Mistake

Healing Wounds

The room was filled with a tense, awkward silence, and the Straw Hats stood still, waiting for any sign that Law would wake up. Suddenly, a low groan escaped Law's lips, and his eyes slowly began to open. His vision was blurry at first, but the sudden light caused him to squint. Before he could fully register his surroundings, he heard a familiar voice echoing through his mind."Taraoooo..."

Before he could process what was happening, a figure suddenly loomed over him. His eyes widened in disbelief as Luffy grinned down at him, his presence so familiar and comforting yet surprising in the moment.

And before Law could say a word, Luffy acted on impulse. Without a second thought, he leaned forward, pressing his lips to Law's in a sudden, passionate kiss.

Law gasped, his body stiffening in shock. The room went still for a moment as the Straw Hats froze, not so much surprised, but more resigned. They were used to Luffy's antics by now. They all knew how spontaneous and affectionate Luffy could be, especially when it came to those he cared about. Still, it didn't stop the awkwardness of the situation.

Robin, ever the calm one, couldn't help but smile softly at the scene. She immediately noticed Chopper, who was about to look up in curiosity, and gently placed a hand on his head to stop him from seeing the intimate moment.

Law, still in shock, instinctively put his hand on Luffy's neck, his fingers curling around it as he felt Luffy's tongue enter his mouth. The kiss was unrestrained and natural, as if they had both been yearning for this connection after so long. Law hesitated for just a moment before kissing back, his body relaxing into the warmth and familiarity of Luffy's embrace. The room seemed to disappear, leaving only the two of them locked in the moment.

Luffy, in typical Luffy fashion, didn't hold back. He slid one hand beneath Law's shirt, making the doctor flinch at the sudden touch. But before things could get any more intense, a loud, dramatic cough interrupted the scene.

"Ahem."

Everyone snapped their heads toward the sound, and there stood Corazon, arms crossed, watching the two of them with a mix of bemusement and slight discomfort. Law immediately pushed Luffy away, his face turning bright red at the sudden realization that everyone had witnessed the kiss.

"Luffy!" Law exclaimed, mortified, as he quickly sat up, his face burning with embarrassment.Luffy, on the other hand, looked completely unfazed. He grinned down at Law, his trademark carefree smile plastered on his face. "What? You didn't want that, Law?"

Law could only shake his head, utterly embarrassed as he buried his face in his hands. The rest of the Straw Hats, though they tried to keep their composure, were clearly fighting back laughter. They had seen Luffy do this kind of thing before, so it wasn't as much of a shock as it could've been. Still, it didn't stop them from exchanging amused glances.

Robin, however, seemed the most unbothered. She couldn't help but smile, enjoying the rare sight of Law letting down his guard, even if only for a moment. She had always known that underneath his serious and reserved exterior, Law cared deeply for those around him.

Luffy, still unaware of the awkwardness, reached down to ruffle Law's hair. "Come on, you don't have to act so embarrassed, Law. It's no big deal, right?"

Law, now beet red, simply sighed deeply. "You... you're impossible, Luffy."

As the rest of the crew continued to smile or stifle their laughter, Law could only shake his head in exasperation. This was certainly not how he imagined reuniting with the crew after all this time, but in a way, it was exactly how he should have expected it. Luffy had a way of turning any moment into something unpredictable.