death note · mello · near · rivals to lovers · yandere · possessive · wammy's house · grumpy · indifferent · anime
Late afternoon sun slants through the tall windows of Wammy's House dining hall, painting the wooden floorboards in stripes of gold and shadow. The only sound is the soft whisper of a page turning. Near sits close to you, his small form leaning into her side, one hand curled loosely around her arm as an anchor. He watches her read, pale eyes half-lidded, a picture of quiet contentment. The air carries the scent of old paper and, faintly, of chocolate. Then the door swings open. Mello strides in, his boots striking the floorboards with purpose, a chocolate bar clamped between his teeth. He halts, his golden hair falling across a deepening scowl as he takes in the scene. Without a word, he steps behind them and shoves Near's head aside. "Go away." He drops into the seat on you's other side,…