The Unexpected (LawLu)

CHAPTER 4

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Law had heard what Luffy said. 

He couldn't sleep after that. There was no way. He was so lost in thought that he didn't notice that Robin had come over and sat beside him on the ground. Not until she started talking to him.

"You know, our captain really admires you," she spoke up, peeking to see his reaction.

"Yeah, I don't know why. I'm not anything amazing. He's the one who defeated Doflamingo. I didn't do anything to help him. I wasn't able to." Law replied with a solemn expression on his face. He looked... sad.

"You didn't have to do anything. Luffy just loves people. That is, as long as they are nice or give him food," Robin said chuckling. "You were nice to him. He thinks of this alliance as you guys automatically becoming friends. He's very simple minded. He trusts you completely because of that. He has never once doubted you. You're an observant person so I'm sure you've noticed, he likes you Law."

"I noticed. But we will return to being enemies once this alliance is over. So even if I reciprocated his feelings, it wouldn't matter," Law said as he looked away.

"You don't have to return to being enemies. The alliance could continue after this is all over. An alliance based on love and trust." Robin proposed feeling a tad bit hopeful for her captain.

"There is no love. There is only strength. Luffy is strong and I am using that to my advantage. There is nothing else there," Law said with a low voice still looking in the opposite direction.

"Luffy saved you from Doflamingo, multiple times. Plus, if there is 'nothing else there' then why were you willing to die with Luffy? I think you're lying about nothing else being there. To me and to yourself. I think you are refusing to accept your feelings Law," Robin said with a frown. She got up and went back to lay with Franky. Leaving Law alone with his thoughts once more.

'Refusing to accept my feelings? What complete bullshit. There are no feelings. We aren't even friends. Luffy-ya is just someone I'm using for my own benefit.' Law thought to himself. He looked over to where Luffy was asleep on Zoro. He felt a pang of jealousy seeing the teen curled up on the green haired swordsman. He tried to ignore it. 'If anything, Luffy-ya and him should be together, I mean hell, just look at them.'

 Anyone could tell Zoro and Luffy were close. Some people had assumed they were together in the past, though it has never been true. The loyalty Zoro has for Luffy is purely platonic. He just wants to protect his captain. It's his job.

The more Law looked at the 2 men, the more his chest started to hurt. 'What the fuck is this feeling? I'm too young for a heart attack, so what the fuck?' 

He got up and went to the kitchen to get a glass of water, hoping it would help. As he sat at the table to drink it, Zoro walked in rubbing sleep from his eyes. He stopped upon seeing Law and just narrowed his eyes at him. 

"What are you doing up?" Zoro interrogated.

"Water," was all Law replied with.

Zoro just hummed in understanding and continued over to the fridge. He fixed himself a drink, went to the table, and sat across from Law.

"Oi, Trafalgar. You better not hurt or betray Luffy," Zoro said, giving Law a glare that could kill.

"I wasn't exactly planning on it. Where did that even come from?" Law questioned.

"We found out something today from Luffy, and I'm apprehensive about it. I feel like its just gonna end with him hurt, and if that happens, it's gonna be you're fault. I don't take kindly to people hurting my captain. So you better watch yourself Trafalgar," Zoro explained, still glaring.

"If what you found out is regarding Luffy-ya liking me, I already know. I don't plan on reciprocating his feelings. If that hurts him, then you can be there to pick up the pieces. I'm sure you'd love to be the knight in shining armor. Especially since it looks like you have feelings for him." Law retorted.

At that Zoro burst out laughing. "Me? In love with Luffy? No you've got it all twisted. I am in love with someone else. I'm just Luffy's vice-captain and best friend. I'm gonna always be there for him, of course, but he's more like a brother. I take on the role for Sabo when he's not here. For fuck's sake, you thought I was in love with him??" Zoro asked wiping tears from his eyes.

"So... you're not?" Law asked in a small voice.

"No. But it sure seems like you are." Zoro said with a smirk. Getting up, he put his cup in the sink and walked away to go back to bed next to Luffy.

Law just stared after him, then he felt blood suddenly rush to his cheeks. 'Fuck, I think he's right. Maybe I do like Luffy-ya after all.' He put his cup in the sink and went back to his chair. He laid down covering his eyes with his hat. He sighed, then drifted off to sleep.

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That's all for this chapter. Don't you just love a crew that gets involved with their captain's love life? Cause I do lol. Both boys needed a wake-up call so this story can get moving.

See you next chapter lovelies!! <3

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