Dr. Heart [LawxReader]

Practice

He stopped near a yellow vehicle and got into it, leaving you awkwardly looking at it on the sidewalk. The sight of the yellow car made you chuckle. You expected him to drive some sort of cool car or at least a motorbike, but no, he was driving the most normal and bright car in the world. You opened the door and stepped in. The car was clean, comfy and even had a car air freshener hanging on the rear-view mirror, other than that the car was empty. The only clue telling you that it was definitely his car was the small bottle of hand sanitizer. You were certain that you could find a first aid kit in the glove compartment but you restrained your curiosity.

- Seat belt.

His voice got you out of your thoughts, and you immediately put the seat belt on. He started the engine and drove away. The farther away you drove the more anxious you became. What a stupid idea, you were truly an idiot. Was he going to introduce you to his girlfriend? His wife? After all, you never asked him if was single or married, since it doesn't come naturally in a conversation between a teacher and a student. Well, your relationship was not a normal one, but still. And were you going to say? "Oh hi, I'm ____, Law's student." The word "student" left a bitter taste in your mouth. You could already imagine the look in her eyes. The same look you have when you look at a cute little kid and not a rival. A rival? Why would you be one? What if it was a guy? After all, that was also a possibility. You glanced at him and you blinked a few times, you were losing your mind. You tried to calm down without any success. Your mind was too busy freaking out in harmony with your heartbeat. You tried to focus on the road, so you missed the glint of amusement in his eyes. You recognized the neighborhood, no wonder you met him in that convenience store and why he kept on popping at the bar. He was probably living between yours and Ace's place. Your face suddenly crumpled at the thought of Ace. The car slowed down near an apartment complex that you recognized immediately. It was an inside joke between you and Nami, about who will be the first one to go inside. You called it "The Mansion", even though it was not one, but it was definitely a place for rich people. Your total opposite, you felt even more nervous than before. He stopped the car and got out. You tried to quickly follow him but in your precipitation, you managed to catch your foot in the seat belt and fell head first on the sidewalk. Thankfully, the only thing that was damaged was your pride. He hurried to your side and offered his hand, you took it without a glance at him, feeling to shameful.

- You're ok? He asked. He sounded worried but you could still hear that he was repressing a laugh.
- I'm good, I've never felt better in my life. You said curtly.
- That's good to hear. Come on.

He greeted the concierge with a nod and went straight to the elevator, you were walking behind him, trying to be as small as possible. He pushed the button number fifteen as you both waited silently to reach his floor. You jumped a little when you heard the little "ting" announcing that you had arrived. He smiled wryly at your attitude. He led you to his door.

- Now close your eyes. He said.
- Excuse me? You asked confused.
- It is more fun this way. He simply answered, his eyes telling that he was dead set on it.

You rolled your eyes, the whole situation was already humiliating as it was, no need to add anything. But you obeyed. You heard the lock and the door opened, he put his hand on your back and gently pushed you inside.

- Don't move, he whispered in your ear, which made you shiver. BEPO! He yelled. I'm home.

You smiled faltered. Bepo? That is a man's name, right? Your heart skipped a beat as you began to question the last few weeks you spent together. Were you really over interpreting everything? You thought that he liked you at least a little bit and that maybe you were starting to feel the same, just maybe. But if he was in a relationship, with a man above all, that means that you were totally out of your mind.

- Bepo, say Hi to our guess.

You were about to open your eyes and greet the mysterious man. When something wet touched your mouth. You stepped back surprised and opened your eyes. You ended face to face with a white and fluffy dog, that was happily swigging its tail in his owner's arms.

- Bepo is...a dog? You asked.

You heard him snort as he let go of his dog which immediately jumped on your legs. You stroked his head still not over the emotional roller-coaster.

- What do you think it was? He asked back, smiling slyly.

- I don't know why I expected a human, you're not really the social type, I should've known.

He rolled his eyes and invited you in. You carefully followed him, trying to assimilate the fact you were now alone in your teacher's apartment. His place was as you expected huge but simple, they were only a few items of furniture, a lot of books and zero decorations.

- I have something for you. He said as you sat down on a chair he had shown you. He disappeared into the kitchen and came back, offering you a banana.

- Hmm...Thanks. But I'm not hungry.

- That's good, since you're not going to eat it.

You looked at him quizzically. He sighed and sat next to you.

- You're going to dissect it. Carefully. He put a kit in front of you which contained different scalpels.

- Why? You asked perplexed.

- Because it keeps your mind off useless things. And you looked like you needed it.

- You must be fun at parties, you joked. But...thanks.

He rolled his eyes again, smiling softly.

- Anyway, you need to peel this banana, without touching the fruit or the inner skin. Only the yellow and hard outer skin. Get it?

You nodded and reached for the kit at the same time as him. Your hand ended up on top of his.

- Oh, and trying to seduce the teacher won't help you.

A blush crept on your face. As much as you wanted to remove your hand as fast as possible, you took his hand instead, and slowly pushed it away before grabbing the kit.

- Too bad. You breathed.

You pretended to focus on the banana, while you were mentally cursing yourself. He had this weird effect on you, turning you into someone with far too much confidence. You could feel his gaze on you and you try to forget about the burning sensation slowly starting in your stomach.

The fun and teasing part did not last long. The moment you touched the banana, his personality completely changed.

- No not like that, you killed the patient! He growled. Start over.

- Patient?! It's a freaking banana! You hissed.

- Start O-V-E-R.

You did not know how long it last, him turning into a bossy teacher and you trying not to cry over not managing to peel off a banana. You were sure that you would not be able to eat a banana ever again.

- No, you're doing it wrong...again. He sighed.

- I get it, I suck, I can't do it! So please, just stop criticizing me. You pleaded.

He rubbed the back of his neck, and got up. He positioned himself behind you and put his hands over yours.

- Sorry. Let's try again one last time, ok?

You nodded unable to speak, unconsciously holding your breath, unsettled by his proximity. He guided you and explained to you how it should be done.

- ...and then you put only a small pressure...

The skin easily opened under your lancet without cutting too deep.

- See? Now do it.

He calmly let go of your hands but stayed behind you. You focused all your attention on the banana which was harder than it seemed. His breath kept brushing on your neck, tickling it, and his chest was slightly touching your back. You breathed out slowly and replicated what he just had told you. The scalpel glided easily over the skin without cutting to deep. It took you a minute to notice you had finally succeeded.

- I did it...You slowly stated, before screaming. I did it! It's alive!

You turned on you chair to face Law, who was showing a faint smile, and without thinking you hugged him.