Memories- Part Twelve
L's past.

It was almost the end of the year at Wammy’s, and it was quiet, even though it was a weekend. Almost everyone was in their room studying for the end of year tests. The tests were to determine which classes they would take next year; also everyone would be ranked by their scores. L sat on his bed reading a textbook and writing down some notes. It was L’s second to last year at Wammy’s, next year he would be in the last year and then the year after he would have to leave and get a job.

After the weekend the tests began, everyone wanted to do their best. L sat in his seat and was given a maths test paper.
“Okay you may now begin.” Said the teacher who was stood at the front of the room. Immediately everyone in the room began writing answers on their sheet. They had 45 minutes to complete it; L finished it in no time so he sat quietly and doodled on the back of his paper. But meanwhile Mello was sat looking out of the classroom window as he had finished his science paper, then soon Matt did too. They weren’t waiting too long before the test was over. Everybody went through the whole day doing tests, Yeah it sounds quite boring; everyone was relieved for the last bell to ring. They didn’t have to do any more of those stupid tests (well until next year) but they did have to wait for their results.

“I think I did quite well in the tests.” Said Mello quite confidently.
“I reckon I did okay. I suppose.” Said Matt not too sure.
“We’ll soon find out how well we did in a few days.” L said.
“Yeah I can’t wait to find out my score.”
“Yup, yay.” Matt wasn’t listening to the whole conversation because he was more into his game that he just got out of his pocket.
“We’ll find out what classes we’re in, and we’ll find out who’s in them too.”
“Awesome.”
“Yeah great.”

A couple days later everyone was called to the assembly hall in classes. Soon Matt and Mello’s class was called, they seemed excited to find out how well they did. Then an hour later L’s class went in.
“Okay, is everyone here? Yes, okay then lets begin.” Said Mr Wammy. He read out all of the scores in alphabetical order, and soon L’s name was read out.
“L Lawliet A+.” L was extremely happy with his score; he got one of the highest scores in his class, considering the tests were quite difficult. Afterwards they went back to the classroom and the teacher read out names in order of how well they did on the tests.
“The person with the highest score and is number one is L.” L was even happier that he came first. Straight afterwards they could all go outside and share their scores with other people from different years. L saw Matt walking towards him with Mello trailing behind him, he appeared to be sulking.
“Hey L.”
“Hello Matt. Hi Mello.”
“Hi…”
“Is he okay?” Asked L.
“Oh he’s just sulking because he came second.”
“Really? Well who came first?”
“Near did.” Mello kicked a stone across the floor with his head down mumbling to himself. Mello was angry, he wanted to come first and didn’t want to be beaten by a so called ‘genius child’ which has skipped a few years, Mello hated being second.

It was Saturday morning, practically everyone was inside of the hall getting breakfast and having a chat with their friends. As always L was sat with Mello and Matt. Near came and he sat next to Mello.
“Hi Near.” L smiled and waved
“Hello L.” Near replied. Mello tried to pretend Near wasn’t there and continued having his toast. Mello was actually jealous of Nears score, he felt as if he hated him. Near turned towards Mello.
“Hello Mello.” He said. Mello turned to face him, and got his hand on Near’s head and forced it into the cereal bowl which was on the table, then stormed off feeling slightly better. Near lifted his head for the bowl, he had the cereal stuck to his face and in his hair. Matt giggled at the sight, as did most people.

Mello walked outside on the warm morning, with a slight smirk on his face. He was still disappointed, but now not as much with the thought in his head of Near having his face plunging into a bowl of cereal, made him laugh a little.

The rest of that days lessons were just boring. Everyone was watching the clock tick, waiting for the bell to sound. The day actually passed quite quickly, it was night too soon. The day was normal and not much happened but it was just a typical day. Noting much happened at all…