Killer x Reader Modern AU One Piece

Chapter 27

Y/N POV

After our cry fest, I actually felt a lot better. I guess I had more pent up stress than I was putting on. Sabo was also feeling a lot better, and I was thankful for that. Marco was still confused and concerned, but didn't push the subject anymore. Sabo stayed to get more work done, but I had places to be so I left on time. But not before I bought him a burger and a coffee, the poor boy really needed it. He looked a little thin, and now I know why. I'm glad he accepted it so easily, I was afraid I'd have to force feed him.

Before I could leave, Sabo pulled me aside and whispered into my ear.

"You were talking about Marco yeah?" He whispered.

Huh?

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Huuuuuhhhhhh??!!

"Wha?! What makes you think that?!" How could he think I was talking about Marco?! Sure he's attractive, but not in that way! Killer was way more gorgeous of a man!

"Hmm? Cause he's been really close with you lately?" Sabo stated matter of factly.

Ehhh? Since when? I don't recall anything like that happening between the two of us. And we have a sibling like relationship. Right?

"Marco doesn't like me. We're friends." I stated calmly.

"Hmm.. I wouldn't be so sure. But if you say so, I'll take your word for it." Sabo says slightly unconvinced. He smiled towards the end however, a bright cheerful one.

It wasn't like that. We were just friends.

Marco was kind enough to walk me out.

Sabo's word struck a cord with me, so I tried seeing if he had some truth to his words.

I noticed our arms would occasionally bump against each other, like when one can't walk in a straight line and ends up ramming the other person into a bush. Not that we were outside. Maybe he just had trouble walking?

Did that always happen?

Then everytime we would turn a corner, he would place his arm around my shoulder and steer me along the path.

I wasn't that bad with directions.

I knew a turn when I saw one.

So why the extra hand motion?

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There's no way he could actually like me right?

Did everyone here feel that way, or was Sabo the only one?

Everyone would always say bye to us as we walked the halls, which was pretty standard. But I noticed they didn't even look at us. Did we walk together so often that people just assumed we were both around? Damn. Maybe it has gotten a little overboard. Well, Marco always walks me out on days he can, and other times Sabo would. Ever since the incident, it was like I couldn't be left alone.

I can take care of myself through! I don't know what to think anymore! My brain feels like it's gonna explode with all the steam emitting out of it.

If he does have feelings for me, I want to let him down gently. But if he doesn't, I don't want to sound arrogant. How can I let someone down without insinuating they like me?

I may need more advice than I know what to do with.

I guess I'll call him up.

"Thank you for walking me out Marco, I can find my way from here." I told him as we reached the doors to the company.