Dr. HEART STEALER

#20: The First and the Last

Saturday Dawn

Van

"Thanks for inviting us, Rebecca", Luffy said while stealing chips from Ussop. "It's also my way of saying thanks", Rebecca said while turning her head. She's seated on the passenger seat. "Also, Trafalgar-sensei. Thank you for driving us", Rebecca gave a sweet smile. Rebecca decided to keep the secret about the engagement.

Nami saw something dangling from her neck. "Rebecca, is that-", Nami gasped. Rebecca leaned back but Nami held onto her necklace. "This ring is the latest release. Wow, it's really aesthetic. It cost so much. I wish I could also buy one", Nami whined. Rebecca looked at Trafalgar who was just looking at the road.

You don't have to wear it on your fingers yet. You might be crept with being engaged with someone like me. It's just a piece of metal mixed with gems.

"But then, why is Tra-guy with us?", Luffy tilted his head. There was an awkward silence. "Luffy. Trafalgar-sensei takes his shift in the hospital and at school. He's probably taking this as his break so don't bother him too much", Airi took the guess that the two are hiding their relationship. Nami and Carrot stared at her suspiciously as Airi pets the cat which was initially there before everyone got in the van.

She's too preoccupied with the cat that she just ignored the two. "Fishy", Carrot commented.

Gas Station

Convenience Store

Rebecca is trying to reach a drink from the fridge. Someone went behind her. "Which flavor?", Trafalgar asked. Rebecca felt her cheeks warming up. "Strawberry", Rebecca answered. He took it and dropped it on her head. She, fortunately, caught it before it fell to the ground.

"Do you want to drink something as well?", Rebecca asked. "Anything is fine. Just don't give me something sweet", Trafalgar walked towards the counter. "I should be the one apologizing", Rebecca held grabbed his shirt. "Sorry. Because of me, you have to put up with all of these", Rebecca bit her lip. Trafalgar sighed. "Who said I am just putting up with all of these", Trafalgar walked and Rebecca lets go of his shirt.

Van

Zoro and Airi were the only ones left. "The last time, you didn't join us on the beach", Zoro remembered. "Right. There were things I needed to attend to", Airi fed the cat with some treats. "Then, you might be free this weekend that you decided to tag along", Zoro yawned. "I just want to...", Airi caught herself and closed her mouth.

If she said she just wanted to play in the sea, it's her first time, Zoro might laugh. "It's none of your business", she leaned on the chair and dozed off.

"Do you know? The ocean is very vast. With no walls, it just felt like this world doesn't actually have restrictions".

Rebecca's Hometown

"It's the sea!!!", Luffy shouted.

Airi blinked a few times. "We're here", Ussop stretched and hit Sanji's face. "Moss head. What's your problem!", Sanji roared. "What?", Zoro yawned.

They all went out and stood at the view deck. "Look at that! It's such a wonderful view", Nami pointed at Nami. "I wonder if there are so many fish we can cook", Luffy drooled. "My Aunt cooks deliciously", Rebecca smiled.

Chopper looked at Airi who just went out of the van and saw how she looked captivated by the sight of the ocean. "It's...spectacular", she said in a soft voice. "Ah, Airi. Water is coming out of your eyes. Did you drink too much water?", Luffy also saw her. Airi touched her cheeks and it felt wet. Sanji turned into stone. "Even with your tear-stained face, you still look as pretty as ever", Sanji tried to reach out to her.