The Secret of Me

Honesty Isn't the Only Policy...

I wake up in the same position as I fell asleep in, Kiti snuggled up against me, her head resting on my chest, her arms wrapped around me, my own arms found their way around her as well, holding her gently in place, the blankets wrapped around us, pillows everywhere.
I smile as she purrs in her sleep.
She acts so tough, but really, under all those layers, she's a softy.

The door opens and our newest addition gets a odd look over his face as he taken in the way his Captain and the Captain's first mate were locked in an embrace.
"Am....Am I intruding?" He asks, his face scarlet.
"Not at all." I say simply, Kiti opening one eye, then closing it as she groans, moving to where she was laying on her back sprawled across me.
"I'll be up to make breakfast in a minute..." She said sleepily, tail curling and uncurling as she waves it slowly back and forth.
"I... I already made it. And, I just wanted to say, Captain, you have company.."
Kiti shot up and out of bed, her ears erect, her eyes slightly irritated.
"Ok, tell them I'll be down in a moment." I say calmly, yet my heart pounded.

He nods, closing the door. I then glance at Miki who was sitting arms crossed on my bed, a vexed look on her face.
With a half smile I rub her head, causing her to let out a purr, "Don't worry Kiti, I'll handle it."
She rolls her eyes, "That's what I'm worried about!" Then left my room muttering curses about idiotic humans.
I sigh, and put on a new dress I'd picked out, (with Kiti's permission of course) and wrap two ribbons around each arm. Grabbing my sword I step outside, only to come face to face with the gray eyed man.

"Hello Valdis..." He whispered into my hair as he pulled my into a hug, his mouth moving dangerously close to my ear.
I shove him backwards, wide eyed, "L-law!" I cry, a blush crawling onto my cheeks.
An odd look of hurt flashed across his face before he covered it with his cheeky smirk, "Shy today, aren't we?"

I gulp, stepping back as he advances forward, "You shouldn't be shy with me... I've seen every inch of your naked body."
"L-Law!!" I stutter once more, face turning a deeper hue of red as he grabs my hands pulling me close, the tips of our noses touching.

Then the roar of a wild cat rips out as Kiti goes flying in between us, her claw leaving a thin long cut on my cheek, blood dripping down my face slowly.

"Oh my god, Nyxx!" She cried, drawing out my name as she took my face in her hands, her visible jade eye wide, putting on a huge show.
"Hello, again." Said Law, standing as if nothing had happened, "I'll take care of her. I'm a doctor."
He took my hand, leading me away, looking at me with his smirk, out of the corner of my eye I watched Kiti fume.

He led me to the kitchen of my ship, dipping a wad of cloth into a bottle of liquid, "This will burn...." He said, holding my chin he pressed the dampened cloth against my face, causing pain to indeed burn through the wound.
Next was a creamy ointment from a jar that neither burnt or felt good, followed by a bandage.
"There." He said, pressing down the bandage tape lightly, his face inches from mine, our eyes intertwined as I inwardly shriveled from his look. "Heh," He whispered, pushing a lock of my raven hair from my face as we were lost in one another's gaze, "You've got things hidden from me. I can see it in your eyes..." I find my voice, "Yet, this is coming from someone who refuses to tell me his full name."
I shove him backwards, turning, "Thank you for mending my wound. I must go attend to my crew now." I say, trying to sound like a pirate captain should. "Good day, Law."

I stride from the room, leaving the door open behind me, once I was away from his sight I collapse against a wall, hand on my head, stress and other mixed emotions sifting in my head. My heart pounding in my chest. His touch still lingering on my skin.
A shadow appears in front of me, hands grab my shoulders, and I was pulled into a warm, gentle embrace.
Eyes wide, as I was pressed into the soft fabric of a yellow and black hoodie.
"You've been shattered. . ." Said a voice I was beginning to recognize easily."Perhaps... I could mend
you..."
I slowly close my eyes, wrapping my arms around him, crying into his shirt, pain etching through my body, memories replaying in my head.

He hugged me, "I know Nyx... I understand..." He whispered into my ear, petting my hair, and his tears dripped down my neck.