Chest Box (Killer x Reader)

Chapter 5: Encounter

You woke up with a full courage to go to the kitchen. You went first to take a bath in Kid's room. He is a morning person when he is not drunk, leaving the room for yourself to use. That is another thing you learned about him during your stay.

You thought it would be good not to act different after yesterday's event, so you went to assist Killer to prepare breakfast.

You both greeted each other. You asked him what to cook so you'll know what to prepare. He instructed you with things around and happily went around the kitchen.

"Feeling much better?" He asked. You are currently peeling potatoes on the same table as you try to assess the atmosphere.

"hmm, yeah. I got a good rest."

"Good."

There is a mutual silence between the two of you but it didn't feel awkward. You're thinking he didn't took Hakuba's words seriously or didn't get his point.

The aroma was filling the kitchen. Everything is prepared and some of the crew took the pot to bring it on the dining table. When you followed Killer to the table of the commanders and captain, you can sense few glances to your direction. You ignored them, trying to act natural.

"Sooooo, my sister is feeling good now?" Kid smirked at you.

"Yeah" You smiled but you knew something is not right with the way he smirks.

"That's good to hear, we heard you were feeling sick yesterday." Heat said, worry can be seen all over his face.

"Moreover, I'm glad you're doing well." Wire

"Thanks guys. It's just a little headache." You assured. Kid shoved a meat in his mouth and paused, remembering something important.

"Oh yeah, I was curious about what Cavendish said yesterday. About rejecting him for another blond." Kid muttered with looking at you.

Your body turned cold immediately as if your soul left you for moment. Out of many topics in the world, this is what Kid had in mind. He'll get you in more trouble.

"Yeah. It was just a joke so he and Hakuba wouldn't expect us to be more than friends." You reasoned out. Trying not to stutter and look nervous.

"Joke? But that Hakuba kept glaring at-"

"Hey Kid, what did mom use to say when we eat? Don't speak when your mouth is full." You eyed at him.

He blink few times at your squinted eye on him. He knew you are about to snap out whenever you squint your eyes on him. He chew and swallowed his food before bursting in to laughter. You sighed and shook your head. He's really putting you in trouble. All you can do is eat.

"Oh by the way, we'll be arriving on an island later on. Heat and Wire, write the things you needed for the crew to purchase while Sis and Killer, you can go shop for our food supplies with Mohawk." He said.

"Huh? I thought you'll accompany me to get new sets of sketch pad and may lady materials?" you frowned at him.

"We'll, you and Killer are the experts in the kitchen so it would be less hassle if he can accompany you too. I'll be looking for materials with Heat and Wire after they write the supplies needed." He explained. You can't tell if he is doing it purposely or not because he also made a point. If you complained again, Killer might think you don't him around. You don't want that.

You sighed and agreed with Kid as you continue to eat your food.

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The city is so big with lots of eye catching items. Before you left the ship, Kid gave you a lot of money to spend for your personal things and gave another bag of money to Killer for the food supplies. He sure wants to make it up to you.

You wonder around in awe. Mohawk is on your left, wondering his eyes too around the city. As for Killer on your other side seems to concentrate more on the kitchen supplies.

Killer saw some spices displayed inside a store. He was about to talk when he noticed you and Mohawk are not beside him. He heard your laughter, and when he glanced across where he stood, he saw you having a good time with Mohawk.

"Hahaha, no way. You can wear bikinis but not that kind. The captain might even scold you hahahah" Mohawk is laughing with you while you showed him a bikini that barely covers a body. You two are on the other side of the stalls in the streets. The two of you didn't notice Killer staring at you goofing around with Mohawk whom you barely knew.

He realized you never acted like that around him, could it be because you never wanted him around you?

"I was kidding, ahahaha I won't even wear that." You shook your head and placed the bikini back. Killer ignored the two of you and went inside the spices shop by himself, thinking you can easily find him since it's where you were supposed to go.

When the two of you glance to where you left Killer, he is nowhere to be found. You and Mohawk wondered searching for your blond friend but failed. After some time of not finding him, Mohawk remembered he was holding a transponder.

He called for the ship to ask if Killer was there but they informed him that he hasn't returned yet. Mohawk turned off the transponder in disappointment.

"I'm dead, he must think I am slacking off. He'll knock me out or worst, captain will kill me." Mohawk brushed is hand through is hair and fixed his glasses.

"No worries, besides. I'm with you, it just happened that we lost sight of Killer. Since we can't find him, let's go buy me some sketch pad. I'm sure we'll bump on him on the way." You assured him. He agreed and you two went on your way deeper to the city to look for your materials without realizing that Killer is just inside the spices shop across.

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"Oi Killer, why are you alone?" Kid frowned at his friend who is currently on his way to the ship with his groceries.

"She's with Mohawk, I lost sight of them when I was buying spices, aren't they here yet? The sun is about to set." Killer said.

"No-" Kid's words were cut off by a loud explosion that echoed around the city. The flame combined with thick smoke rose above the center of the city. Kid's face paled at the sight. Without a word, he jumped off the deck followed by Killer who dropped the bags of food and ran to the center of the city.

Kid's eyes widened in horror to see Mohawk kneeling on the ground with you in his arms. He is shaking you lightly, begging you to wake up. Your blood is already covering half of your face and your hands are bruised with small cuts.

"It's the Kid Pirates, Miss!" a man with a cloak shouted. Kid darted his eyes the guy who spoke and he is holding a bazooka with another man wearing the same cloak.

Kid realized what is happening and attracted nearby metal sending it to them as they run for their lives. The metal scrap ended up killing the guys. Killer scanned the area for the woman whom they referred as 'Miss' but nothing. She has already disappeared from the scene.

She knew she can't fight them this time because of the position she's in.

'Why are they here, tch. She found her brother before I could find her.' The woman hissed to herself. She pulled a transponder under her cloak and called for her comrade.

"Kid pirates are nearby, look for their ship quickly."

"Yes Miss."

She fixed her hood as she disappeared with the crowd, hidden from the Kid Pirates and hidden from the marines.