Distraction [[Eustass Kid X Reader]]

Don't fall for me

Winter break was fast approaching which meant the bookstore would be busy selling study supplies and workbooks, on top of last minute collegiate themed gifts. Not to mention you had studying to do for exams. It had been two weeks since Killer and Kid's party and Law still hadn't sent you more than the 'break up' text.

Usually Law pulled all nighters with you during exam season. You'd had to find a new partner.

Your smile quickly dropped into a frown as you opened your door to see Kid standing behind Killer.

"Hey cutie." Killer smiled pulling you into a hug.

"H-hey." You blushed.

Kid huffed and looked away.

Things had been rather awkward since the day he tore your purse.

"It smells good in here are you cooking?" Killer asked stepping in.

"Shh." You yanked Kid in behind him, "I have a hotplate Sabo doesn't know about."

Killer chuckled, "So you made dinner?"

"Nothing special just a hot pot. It's the easiest thing to make. Cafeteria food gets old after a while." You pulled some bowls out of the cabinet above the microwave and grabbed some utensils on your way to the coffee table.

"You said you were having trouble with calculus and this guy needs help with English Lit so I brought him along." Killer said dropping his bag in front of the futon.

"You're good with math huh?" You glanced at Kid while setting the table.

"Kinda have to be when you're building stuff." He shrugged.

After eating the three of you dove into books, notes and worksheets intermittently seeking help from each other.

Sometime after midnight Killer fell asleep snoring quietly beside you on the futon.

Kid shifted on the floor leaning back on his palms.

"You don't have anything packed aren't you going home during break?"

You sighed debating on how much personal information you wanted to share.

"I don't really have a place to go back to." You shrugged, "Though I used to go back and switch between Law and Sabo's houses."

A small smile ghosted your lips.

"I didn't realize you were so close with Sabo." He commented.

"He certainty doesn't play favorites, does he?" You chuckled.

"Guess not. So, why aren't you going back this year?" He watched you shift and cover Killer with a blanket.

"Things are weird with Law right now and the Newgate boys can be a little overwhelming. So many prank wars."

"What about your parents?" He leaned forward.

You frowned again, "Dad passed away a few years ago. He'd saved enough for me to go to school at least. But I have to find an apartment in the spring. Can't live in the dorm forever." You stood clearing the small table.

"Sorry." He murmured.

"It's fine. Isn't as hard to talk about as it used to be." You shrugged stepping into the bathroom to wash the dishes.

"Need some help?" He rumbled from the doorway.

You chuckled glancing around at the small room, "I don't think we both fit in here. You can grab a hand towel from the cabinet by the fridge."