(NanaxLaw) A Hairclip?

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When I opened my eyes, I was back in the small room. I tried to sit up, but a sudden intense pain made me fall back onto the bed. I put my hand on my forehead and let out a sigh. I could feel the hairclip loosely hanging in my hair. Even though I was in pain, all I could think about was Law. I just hoped he was okay.

After some minutes the door opened and Law came in. What a relief! He was okay.

"You're finally awake."

An uncomfortable silence filled the room, as he gave me some painkillers. I was finally able to sit up. It still hurt though.

"Idiot," he finally said. I knew what he meant. This wasn't the first time I nearly died through protecting someone. He put his hand on my head and ruffled my hair.

"You're such an idiot, Nana-ya," he said and pulled my head close to his chest. "I brought you here to protect you... and you nearly kill yourself."

"I'm sorry...." I struggled to hold back my tears, as Law pressed my head against his chest, careful not to hurt me. It was strange: even though he was so strong and muscular his touch felt so delicate. I wrapped my arms around him. My wounds hurt for a moment, but I didn't care. All I wanted was for him to be by my side.

"Law... I'm sorry. I just... wanted to protect you. I never wanted to hurt you." I couldn't hold back my tears anymore and started crying. He softly kissed my forehead and ruffled my hair again. I had never cried in front of the Straw-hats, only once and only Zoro had seen it. But this time I couldn't help but let it all out. Every little bit of sadness I had collected over the course of the last years, all of it came out at once. I didn't know why I felt that it was a good moment to do that, but it just felt right. When I finally stopped crying and let go off him, he gently pushed up my chin so I would look him in the eye. Without saying a word, he pulled me closer. I closed my eyes and felt his soft lips pressing against mine. It felt so good that I forgot about my injuries.