~Mello's POV~

I woke up at an early time in the morning to see {Y/N} still fast asleep beside me. I sighed and slowly got off the bed, being careful not to make any noise.

{Y/N} stirred slightly but didn't wake up, causing me to sigh in relief and smile at her adorable sleeping face. Her {H/C} hair was frizzy and all over the place and she was snoring pretty loud, but it was so cute to me. I picked up my phone, which was charging, and took a picture before setting it down and walking into the bathroom. Even in there I could hear her snoring...

Jesus, woman. How does such a loud noise come out of something that small?!

I chuckled and stripped of all my clothing before getting into the shower and turning on the water. "Today's gonna be a long day." I muttered as the water came out of the shower head.

~{Y/N}'s POV~

I woke up kinda late, and noticed that Mello wasn't sleeping beside me. However, I heard faint noises coming from downstairs. I sat up and felt pain shoot through my hips.

Mello.... You asshole, you're too fucking rough.

Fighting through the pain, I got up off the bed and groaned. "Shouldn't have provoked him last night..."

The door to the bedroom creaked open to reveal a smirking Matt. "You alright there??"

"My hips hurt." I whined, and he walked in and sat down beside me.

"What, was Mel too hard on you last night?" He asked with mocking innocence, and I hit him with a pillow.

"You're such an asshole, you know that?"

"You love me. But it seems that you love Mello, too."

Catching the emphasis on the 'love', I glared at Matt. "When the hell did you get so dirty minded?"

"When you started making dirty jokes." He replied.

I rolled my eyes and got up, checking for any hickeys in the mirrors. "Today's the big day, huh?"

"Yeah..." He said, "Well, don't get all soft on me, alright?"

"Easier said than done. I don't want you to get hurt. And knowing how much danger is involved with the kidnapping and using you to confuse the cops... I'm scared for you."

"I'll be fine. Besides, I'm more scared for Mello than myself. But you don't have to worry. He's gonna do this."

"Matt..." I said, going up to him and taking his hand. "Please be careful later. I love you. You're practically my brother. And hell, if something happened to you, I'd go insane. So please, please please, be careful."

He looked at me with weary eyes and I could tell that he wanted to cry. He wanted to stay. But where Mello went, Matt followed. It had been that way since we were kids. "I'll be okay, {Y/N}. I told you, if I have to die for you guys, so be it."

"I don't want you to die for us. Mail, I've said before that I can't live without Mel, but you should know that I can't live without you, either!"

"You're gonna have to if I fuck up the mission. Listen. You know I love you. I've always loved you. Hell, before I met Mina, you were my everything. I used to argue with Mello all the time 'cause I wanted to be with you. I wanted to be the one to make you happy, to make you feel loved, to marry you, all of that. And I don't think I'll ever stop feeling that way. But Mina... Mina's someone that I feel that way about, too. And when I see you and Mel together, I know how... Right you guys are."

"M-Mail..." I muttered, and didn't even notice that I had started to cry. Matt did, though, and he wiped the tears away and smiled.

"I really love you. And I know you love Mel. I just... Don't want you to forget me when I'm done, I guess."

"Mail Jeevas, you're not gonna be forgotten. I love you, too. Go and ask Mello, if he shares my heart with you. He'll tell you yes. And even though I don't love you like a lover, I damn sure love you like a brother. I'd never forget you. I can't live without you."

He smiled and kissed my forehead, pulling me onto his lap. If this was anyone else, I would've punched them or something. However, it was Matt. The one person besides Mello that had my utmost respect and trust.

"I'm so sorry, Matty, this is all my fault. If I hadn't dragged you with me when I went to find Mello, you'd be safe at Wammy's House."

"I wouldn't have let you go alone. Right now, it's double or nothing against Kira. And even if this is our last time together, I'm happy that I had the privilege to know and love you, {Y/N}."

I started to cry even harder, and at that point, Mello walked in and saw me clinging onto Matt. He came up to us and put his hands on our heads. "Stop being so emotional, you two. We haven't even started the mission yet. We have two hours to get ready."

I sniffed and wrapped my arms around Mello. He looked down at me with a smile, but for the first time in a very long time, I didn't feel like he was happy.

"Matt, go get your gear. Can you please give me a few minutes alone with {Y/N}?"

Matt gave a nod and walked out of the room. Mello sat me down beside him and wiped my eyes, gently caressing my face. "{Y/N}... I hate seeing you so upset..." He whispered, almost under his breath, and I sighed.

"I can't help it... I'm scared." I muttered, and he planted a kiss on my forehead, just millimetres away from where Matt had just kissed.

"Everything's gonna be okay." He coaxed. "I'm gonna be okay, Matt's gonna be okay... We're gonna be fine. You're gonna be the safest out of all of us, too. I have people posted around the house. You're gonna be okay."

"It's not me I'm worried about!! I'm worried about you, about Matt!! I don't want you to get hurt, much less die!! Don't you understand?? I love you. I love Matt. And if anything ever happened to either of you... I'd die! I'll die without you! You die, I die. Doesn't that mean anything to you?"

I felt Mello tense, and I knew I was beginning to cross the line, but how else could I get across to him?!

"Of course that means something to me! Do you think I would be this cautious, this... Protective... If it didn't?! Why do you think that I'm the only one that has any contact with Takada?! I'm trying to protect you!! Matt, too! Do you really think that I don't care about this... About what we have?!"

"Well, no, but-!"

"So don't say shit like that!! Fucking hell, {Y/N}! Do you think that this isn't hard for me? That I'm not scared? If we weren't doing this to avenge L, I would've said 'fuck it' and 'let's go home'. Hell, I almost said it last night! But it's too late! We have to do this!"

I felt anger rush through me, and I threw a punch at Mello's chest. "I don't want us to do this!!" I yelled, making impact. Without realizing it, I repeated the hits again and again. "We're gonna die, Mello! We're gonna die! And what'll we have after that?! Absolutely fucking nothing!"

I sobbed into his chest, and he rubbed my back to comfort me. "We'll have each other, {Y/N}. And Matt."

Those words... They were all that it took to convince me. There was no turning back. When I calmed down, I looked at Mello in complete seriousness. "I'm prepared to give my life for yours, you got that? If I sense anything suspicious, I'm coming after you."

He nodded and started to walk out of the room. I grabbed his hand and pulled him back. "Mello..." I said, "I love you."

His eyes widened a bit and he kissed me. Not anything dirty, just a kiss. "I love you, too, {Y/N}." He said as we parted, and he left the room.

Okay, {Y/N}, get in gear. Let's get dressed and get this fucking show on the road!

Soon enough, I had showered and changed into my black tights and tight fitted black shirt. I started to go downstairs, only to see Matt and Mello talking to each other. I stopped and let them have their moment.

"...got this, Mihael. I know, it's gonna be hard, but you can do this."

"What if I fuck this whole thing up? If I fuck up, I'd screwed both you and {Y/N} royally up the ass."

I heard a soft chuckled come from Matt before he sighed. "You won't screw up. I'm gonna cheer the both of you on, no matter what happens. Got it?"

"Yeah, Mail, I got it."

That's when I finally got the heart to go down the stairs to see Matt and Mello getting their guns and everything ready. I cleared my throat and both men looked at me.

"Listen up, boys. We've got a dangerous mission on our hands. We may face death. But you know what? I'm prepared to look death in the fucking eyes and scream 'I'm ready' at the top of my lungs. Because no two people in this world are more important to me more than the two of you."

Matt set down his gun and ran to me, clinging to me like I did to him earlier that day. Mello, however, simply smiled. And that was all I needed. A smile from him. Just so I could feel a bit at ease with everything.

Maybe we won't die, after all.

Once all the gear was ready, everyone got ready to leave. Matt, who was to be driving a red car, not his own, but a rental, grabbed his goggles and ran up to me to grab his communication earpiece. "Listen, {Y/N}," he said as he began putting it on. "I love you, okay? Please stay safe."

I laughed and playfully punched him. "I should be the one to say that. I love you, too. Try not to die, okay?"

"Yes, Ma'am." He said as he ran towards the front door. "Bye, {Y/N}! Mello!"

I sighed as I watched him leave and felt my eyes sting. No. You can't cry. Not yet.

But of course, Mello came to get his earpiece, too. "{Y/N}." He muttered. "I'm so sorry. I shouldn't be saying this as I'm about to leave, but I'm sorry. If I hadn't left that day at Wammy's House, maybe this wouldn't be happening."

I scoffed and handed him one of the earpieces. "Here. And no, this is fate. Destiny. Don't apologize. We've had a good life so far. And who knows, maybe this isn't the end. The only thing I know for sure is that I love you, Mello."

"I love you, too, {Y/N}. So much." I heard his voice crack and I could tell that Mello was holding back the urge to cry. Once he had the earpiece on, he kissed me and then started to walk away. "I'll see you on the other side. Wherever it takes us, I'll be waiting. I love you."

"Mello! I love you!" I exclaimed, and the front door shut closed. I felt my heart smash into pieces.

He's gone.

He left me.

He might not come back.

No, {Y/N}, you can't be negative. Think of the positives.

I sighed and put on the headphones that were connected to the monitors. "Testing... Matt, can you hear me?"

"Yeah, {Y/N}. Can you hear my sexy voice?" He responded.

"I can hear a voice, but it's not sexy, honey. Mello, can you hear me?"

"Yeah, loud and clear."

"Good. Okay, bitches, let's get this fucking thing started."

"Yes, Ma'am!" They both exclaimed, and I could hear revving coming from outside.

Okay, guys, please be safe.

"Oh, {Y/N}, I forgot to tell you," Mello said, "I might have to abandon the bike. You good with that?"

Aw, the motorcycle? C'mon, God, you can't even let me keep that?!

"Yeah, it's fine. Aw, dammit, I'll miss riding that thing."

Matt snickered and quickly mumbled, "If Mel dies, there's something else you'll miss riding, too."

"Oh, fuck off, Matty. You're such a douche." Mello fired back, and I sighed.

"Just shut up and get going before I come out there and beat the hell outta both of you."

"Okay. I'm leaving first. Love ya, {Y/N}." Matt said, and I nodded.

"Love you too, Mail Jeevas. Be careful out there, alright?"

He didn't respond, but I heard him pull out of the driveway and then Mello's bike rev again.

"I'm leaving too, {Y/N}. I love you. I'll see you soon."

"Love you, Mihael. Please, please be careful."

"I will be. Mello out." He said before I heard him pull out too.

On the screen, I could see exactly where they were, but my gut was screaming not to let them go.

Ugh, what kind of wife let's their husband do something like this?!

I'm awful.

Sorry, Mello. I failed you.

I started to cry, forgetting all about the three way connection between the boys and I.

"Mel, she's crying, you know." Matt whispered.

"I know that. Let her have her moment." Mello replied.

"Shut up!!" I exclaimed. "I'm not c-crying!!"

"Yes, you are. What is it?" Matt demanded.

I sighed in defeat, knowing that they would persist. "I'm sorry. If I had just been more stubborn, you wouldn't be out there risking your lives while I'm in here with a fucking pair of headphones and a set of monitors. What kind of wife... What kind of person allows their brother and husband to do something like this?!"

"A person that believes in their husband and brother." Matt said, and I stopped crying.

"Listen, {Y/N}, there's nothing you could've done. I would've done this regardless of who was with me. And with Matty, I'm confident that we'll pull the kidnapping off."

I wanted to argue back, but I knew I would've regretted it, so I didn't. "Okay. Guys, be careful. Love you both."

"We love you too." They both cheered in unison, and I smiled to myself.

Only my idiot family...

I watched as Matt and Mello made their way to the NHN building and get into position. As a few black cars pulled in, I heard Matt start to load a gun.

"Okay, {Y/N}. They're gonna chase me down after I fire, so look out for my car."

"Roger that, Matty. I got it. I've got all monitors on."

"I'm going in." He simply said as I saw his car burst into the parking lot and shoot a smoke pellet at the carpeted entrance. I held my breath as I saw the smoke cloud the entire vicinity of the carpet.

Okay, Mello, your time to shine, baby!

As Matt sped away from the scene with black cars on his tail, Mello pulled up at the entrance and stopped.

"Don't do it." Mello yelled to the bodyguards and Takada. "Take a look around. It's not safe for her here, not even inside. It's best if you get her away from here right now. Miss Takada, get on."

I squinted to see that Halle was the bodyguard with Takada.

Wait, so that means... Near's investigating her.

"Now!" Mello yelled, and on the monitors, you could clearly see that Halle was convincing Takada to go with Mello. She walked over and swung her leg over the motorcycle. I felt a pang of jealous hit me, but I ignored it, because I knew it was part of the plan.

"Okay, Mel, you're doing great. Hit the highway or a major road and you'll get away easily." I muttered, and Matt scoffed.

"I'd love some approval, too, you know!" He complained, and I giggled.

"You're doing great! Uh," I glanced at the monitors that were on him and smiled. "You've got this. Just keep following your gut. You've driven with guys on your tail."

"Roger that, Miss Keehl." He said, almost sarcastically, and I rolled my eyes. I glanced at the cameras that were posted on the route he was taking, and saw cars going back and forth.

What the fuck...?

Wait... That's where Matt's headed. Shit, at this rate, they'll-!

"Matt! Listen up, there are a bunch of cars up ahead. Be careful and don't fuck around and do something stupid. I've got my eyes on the route."

The black cars formed a circle at the upcoming intersection, and Matt made a small sound that indicated that he realized what was going on.

I could hear the screeching from his car as he slammed on the brake pad.

Fuck, they have Matt.

"{Y/N}. They've got me surrounded. Sorry. I fucked up."

"No, Mail Jeevas, you're fine! They probably won't do anything to you besides arrest you... Right?"

I didn't receive a response.

~Matt's POV~

As I heard {Y/N} tell me about the cars ahead, I looked closer to see that they had made a circle in the upcoming intersection. I felt my heart sink, and knowing I had no other choice, I slammed my foot on the brakes and pulled up dead centre of the circle.

Fuck, they've got me completely surrounded.

"{Y/N}, they've got me surrounded. Sorry. I fucked up."

They're gonna take me to prison. Hopefully, they won't kill me... Right?

"No, Mail Jeevas, you're fine! They probably won't do anything to you besides arrest you... Right?" {Y/N} said, and I didn't respond.

So those cars got ahead of me, huh? How many damn bodyguards does one woman need, anyway?

Sighing, I got out of my car with my hands in the air. The first thing I noticed was that every single guy was holding a gun.

That's it, Mail Jeevas, game over.

But hey, you fell in love with two smoking hot chicks. No regrets.

Yeah, I don't regret a single thing.

~{Y/N}'s POV~

I watched as Matt stepped out of the car with both hands in the air. And maybe I should've seen what was about to happen, but all I could do was sit and watch.

Dammit, Matt, what're you doing?!

"Hey, come on, gimme a break!" He yelled to the men in suits. "Since when were the Japanese allowed to carry around such big guns? You got me, I'm part of this whole kidnapping incident. That means you'll have a lot of questions to ask. You won't shoot-!"

No, Matty, no!!

The next few seconds happened in what seemed to be slow motion. One by one, all the men fired bullets, and I saw Matt's body get rigged full of them.

I saw them squeeze the triggers.

Matt...?

One fired.

Matt?

Two.

Matt.

Half of them.

Matt!

All of them.

MATT!!

My whole body froze as I saw Matt's body fall to the floor. Tears filled my eyes, and I made no attempt to stop them.

MATT, PLEASE, NO!

"OH, GOD, MATTY, NO!! DAMMIT MAIL JEEVAS, SAY SOMETHING!!"I screamed, and I heard a faint chuckle.

"Sorry, {Y/N}, I ran outta lives. It's game over."

No, God, please, not Matt. Take me, not Matt. PLEASE.

Please, God, take me instead. Please. Not Matty. Please. Not Mail. He's got so much to live for. Please God. Don't let him die.

...of all people, please, not Matt.