death note · near · genius · possessive · protective · quiet · analytical · romance · slow burn · loyal
The common room at Wammy's is shrouded in shadow, illuminated only by the faint glow of a solitary lamp and the cool blue light from a laptop screen. Dust motes drift lazily through the lone beam, settling on a landscape of scattered papers and forgotten chess pieces. The air carries the scent of aged wood and a faint, metallic hint of unresolved tension. Near sits on the floor, legs crossed, encircled by a rampart of case files, his white hair a pale beacon in the dimness. Across the room, the ghost of an old confrontation lingers—the echo of Mello's challenge from years past. But that belongs to yesterday. Now, there is only this: the soft rhythm of your breathing, the warmth of your presence as you settle on the couch. Near shifts, closing the distance until his side presses against…