[Uke]

Next frowned. He really didn't want everyone knowing his secret... he had only told Matt because he loved him. He would likely have to explain it to Near and he would tell Mello... but the others were a different story!

Linda groaned. "Alright, alright... but why is Naveen out here and not with Near at the moment, anyway-!?"

"Because Near's heart just gave out and I don't want to give him another heart attack right away," Naveen explained, logically. "Trust me... I am dying to run in there and hold him, but... he doesn't need that right now. He needs... he needs Mello..."

Linda paused before she suddenly pulled a fist back and punched the dark-haired boy, making him stumble back in surprise.

"Linda-!" Next shouted in alarm.

"That's for sleeping with Mello!" Linda snapped.