Killer x Reader Modern AU One Piece

Chapter 26

Normal POV

Nevertheless, I had to go to work today.

Killer was very persistent that I stay , saying I should recover and rest as I wasn't looking the best today. And honestly, I was tired and sore from the previous night. But, I didn't feel comfortable taking off any more days, so I begrudgingly left for work.

Killer gave me a sweet kiss goodbye, saying to call him if I was too tired. And that he would be waiting for me to come home.

This went on for a whole week.

The man practically moved into my small apartment. Not that I could complain too much, he cleaned, cooked, and stocked up the fridge. But I was confused.

Didn't he need somewhere to be? Was it okay for him to be at my place for so long? I thought he wanted to keep our relationship a secret? Was he hiding from something... or someone?

I hoped he wasn't in any dire situation.

I really really liked him. A lot. He was my cute little cinnamon bear. Who became a little clingy overnight.

His constant touching and groping increased dramatically. It was like he couldn't keep his hands off me. Like I was the oxygen he needed to breathe.

His behavior was odd, and I couldn't figure out what had caused it. I was all for welcoming it of course, because I still really liked him, if it were genuine. But he didn't seem like himself. It was like he was straining himself. Like he was grasping at what little he had. Like a child stretching his candy to make it last longer. Maybe I wasn't giving him enough.

**sigh**

Thinking really hurt my brain.

"You've been sighing a lot lately. Is something on you mind?" A gentle voice pulled me from my thoughts.

A voice I knew all too well.

"Hey Sabo." I was drained. I've been tired lately. I made sure to get plenty of rest last night, but it seems it was for naught.

"Hey, Y/n. Are you feeling okay?" Sabo rubbed by head as I laid sprawled over my work desk. I hummed in contempt, his rubbing had soothed my headache.

"I'm fine.." I was unsure if I should confide in him on this particular matter. Though, he's in a relationship with Koala, although quite rocky right now. Maybe he would have some advice.

"You don't seem fine. What's up? I'm free right now so I can lend you an ear." Sabo stated in a friendly manner. He was too kind for his own good.

I glanced over at him as he held such a dorky grin. I guess I could try, all but vaguely.

"Umm. Well." As soon as I started to speak he gave me his full attention. Damn. Why was I feeling shy now??

"Well... there's this guy.." I started, my head racked around trying to find the right words while also keeping Killer a secret. I still wanted to respect his wishes of keeping the relationship between just us for now.

"Oh? Who?!" He was very interested in this conversation all of a sudden. Like 10 times more interested than he already was.

"Well." My cheeks heated up exponentially. " I can't say his name.. but.. he's... blond?" Damn! Why can't I speak normally!? Just thinking about Killer makes my heart flutter.

"Oh really?!" Sabo smiled mischievously at me.

He can't already know who I'm referring to, why is he giving me that face?!

"With... blue eyes.." wow Y/n! So very specific! That could be literally anybody! I curse myself for not being able to describe him more intimately.

"Uh huh!" Sabo smirked, inching closer, waiting for more details.