when you remember me { Trafalgar Law x Reader }

IV. first date and the ex

The first night was awkward, you had to admit it. Both of you knew that you wouldn't want to sleep next to someone you just met... Well, kind of. So Law slept on the couch while you kept the bed. You didn't even have to ask him to, he just grabbed his pillow and blankets and placed them over the couch.

Apparently, you found yourself a respectful man, at least. And you just started thinking how different he was from your ex. Law seemed so calm and patient while your ex was a bit of a hot headed guy.

After dinner, your favorite dish from your favorite restaurant (according to Law), you went to bed. It was obviously way more comfortable than the hospital bed, but you couldn't sleep well. It was too much to absorb, it felt like you had a whole new life.

So after tossing and turning for what seemed like an eternity, you went to the kitchen to get some water, only to find your boyfriend/roommate. It was an awkward night for him as well.

- I'm sorry I'm making you go through all this. - you started. - I guess it isn't easy for you either.

- It's being harder for you than it is for me. - he shrugged, getting a cup of coffee. You thought it was a bit late for caffeine, but maybe it was his habit. - You're the one who lost your memories and suddenly is living a life that you had no idea you had.

You nodded, looking down and starting to get lost in your thoughts. His surprisingly warm hand touched your shoulder, making you jump and look at him.

- As I said, don't worry and focus on recovering.

- Yes, of course. - you replied, taking a sip of your water. - Hey... If you're not going to sleep so soon, can we... See what else is inside that box you brought to the hospital? - you smiled softly.

Law tried to hide a smile, but he was very glad to have this moment with you. You followed the doctor back to the once shared bedroom and sat on the bed, waiting for him to get the little box.

You even lost track of time that night, looking at every picture, carefully listening to every story and forcing yourself to remember anything. Law even forgot to sleep, talking about the friends you two had, about the playlists you made and the story about how you got Bepo.

- Hey, Law... - you whispered as you looked at a picture of you two together, getting the man's attention. - How did we meet?

Trafalgar rested his back against the headboard.

Oh well, how could he start?

Your love story started a year after you graduated college. Now that you dedicated enough time to your career and education, and now that you were able to recover from a bad breakup with your ex, you often thought it was a good moment to find someone nice, who wanted to grow with you.

It felt like destiny and fate when your friend, Robin, had the perfect match for you. She had a few college classes with Law in the past, and also had some mutual friends with him. Even though the tattooed doctor had this serious, lonely and mysterious personality, he was single for quite some time now.

The girl somehow knew that you two would get along very well. Call it intuition.

So that's how, a couple of weeks later during a gathering at her place, you spotted Law, sitting in the corner trying to get away from Luffy's shenanigans.

- Hey, you. - you smiled, sitting next to him, ignoring the fact that maybe he wanted to be alone. - Why are you here alone instead of being with the others?

He shrugged.

- They're too loud. - that's all he said, not really keeping the conversation.

However, you didn't give up easily and kept talking to the man until finally finding a subject that you both liked.

That's when you two simply... Clicked, and started talking until your friends interrupted the moment.

You giggled, imagining the scene in your head.

- I can see this happening. - you said. - They really can be too loud. So, we kept talking after that?

- Uhum. - Law hummed. - You asked for my number before we all went home. And ever since then, we never stopped talking.

Neither of you said anything, and all you could hear was the sound of your hands flipping the pictures and Bepo's snoring.

- Hey... - Law broke the silence, awkwardly finding the right words to ask what he wanted to ask ever since you woke up. - Do you... Do you remember your ex, then?

You raised an eyebrow.

- Ah, Kid? - you asked, making him nod. - The last thing I remember is him wanting to talk to me, wanting to get back together. But... I'm glad that I apparently got over him and found a good person, right? - you smiled.

Your answer reassured Law. It's not that he doubted your feelings for him, but things were different now. He was afraid that since you lost your memories, you'd only remember your ex and the good memories with him.

- Are you... Afraid that I have feelings for him? - you whispered. Law's silence was the answer. - Don't worry, Law. I may have lost my memory, and I know that... I don't remember our relationship, but you don't have to worry about Kid. I don't have to recover my memories to know that I don't have feelings for him anymore.

Law nodded, feeling a bit silly to start such a subject.

His thoughts were interrupted by his alarm, telling him that it was time to "wake up" and get ready for work.

- Are you sure you'll be okay while I'm gone? - he asked, making his way to the door.

- Yes. - you smiled. - Thank you for unlocking my phone, by the way. And if I need anything, I'll call you or Robin, don't worry. But honestly, I think I'll sleep most of the day.

The doctor nodded, almost making his way to give you a kiss, but he figured it'd still be a bit awkward for both of you. Instead, he placed a kiss on your forehead before leaving.

You had no memories of him, but by the butterflies you felt on your stomach, it's like your mind knew that Law was the love of your life.