#21: Hold My Hand

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"Zoro is not here!", Nami had veins popping out. "That's for the best. Let's just leave him here", Sanji gave a thumbs up. "What should we do?", Chopper looked at Luffy worriedly.

"We'll be splitting as of this time. Trafalgar-San and I will be doing some shopping. We might find him along the way", Rebecca nervously said. "Eih?! I wanted to tag along with Tra-guy. He'll be paying for my food", Luffy whined.

"Why would you go together? Sanji could do it if you want", Nami volunteered the man busy impressing Viola. "Ah", Rebecca panicked looking for an answer. "Well be going. The three of us. If any of you does the shopping, you'll just end up buying random items", Airi went down the stairs.

"Thank you", Rebecca held on to Airi's hand. "Don't get me wrong", Airi sighed and entered the car prepared by the chauffeur. 

Carrot and Nami looked at each other. "Jealousy?", Nami nodded in agreement with her statement. "I can't believe Isobe-san would have a thing for Trafalgar-sensei", Carrot tilted her head. "What are you guys talking about?", Ussop joined their conversation. The two ladies shared their suspicion with Trafalgar and Nami. "EIH!", Ussop shouted which caught the attention of the rest. "Keep quiet. We're not yet sure", Nami slapped the back of his head. 

"Tch, because of that moss head, I won't be able to enjoy my harem", Sanji gritted his teeth. 

Car

Trafalgar drove while the two ladies sat on the back. "I miss the hills", Rebecca looked outside and saw the hill covered in green grass. "You are fortunate to live in such a fresh air countryside like this", Trafalgar commented. "Uhm, thanks to that, I am very strong. I rarely get sick", Rebecca said proudly. "That's great then", Trafalgar nodded. Airi looked outside the window and saw the blooming sunflowers. 

"Are you guys going to hide it for forever? It's not like you can always find something to cover up your relationship", Airi said in irritation. "Sorry Airi, I hope we can keep up with this until this year. Sensei will be leaving the school after he takes the exam. I just don't want to cause an uproar. It'll also be inconvenient for him", Rebecca said in a soft voice. Airi looked at Trafalgar's reaction but he was just calm. 

How can he be not tripping hearing those words?!

"Whatever", Airi gave up and closed her eyes. 

Prefecture Prison

Rebecca walked next to Trafalgar. The polices' eyes are on her and some of them also whispered to each other. "Is it okay to leave Airi in the car?", Rebecca asked. "She's the one who fell asleep", Trafalgar shot a glare at the polices and they started to act busy. 

"Are you alright, sensei?", Rebecca sheepishly asked. "Yeah. Thanks to this diversion, I was spared from dealing with idiots", Trafalgar sighed. Rebecca slightly chuckled imagining how stressed Trafalgar would be if he's stuck with Luffy. "I will apologize in advance if my grandfather would say something against you. Just like any other grandfathers, he's just too caring",  Rebecca saw the meeting area for the prisoners.

Room

Rebecca hugged tightly on Riku. They both tried to have their fills from all the months they haven't seen each other. The warden just stood next to the door.

Riku finally noticed the man standing behind Rebecca. "And who might be this young man?", Riku asked and gently pushed Rebecca on the side. "He's...", Rebecca hesitated to introduce Trafalgar. "I am Trafalgar Law. Rebecca's fiance", Trafalgar said with a straight face. The warden suddenly coughed.  

Pedo spotted.

"And why did you suddenly ask for my granddaughter's hand?", Riku furrowed his brow.

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