Dr. HEART STEALER

#22: Still Learning About Life

Nursing Center

Longue

Luffy and the rest already arrived. "Where is the kitchen?", Luffy looked around and saw elderlies. "Luffy, make sure not to break anyone's bones", Nami was worried that Luffy would make the oldies do crazy things. "Like not letting them use the skateboard?", Luffy turned to Nami. The group saw him teaching an old man how to get his feet on the narrow piece of wood. "Luffy!!!", Ussop and Chopper shouted as he pushed the old man. Ussop and Chopper lied down for the old man to have as a cushion when he slips out. Amazingly, the old man was able to successfully land properly. "Don't worry, I'm a good teacher", Luffy suddenly disappeared. They all panicked and looked for him. 

Trafalgar and Rebecca entered. They knew that the group already arrived judging from the loud and lively sound coming from all over the place. Airi pushed Zoro to enter the door. He's wearing a dog's leash. "This is embarrassing", Zoro said in an annoyed tone. "We can't afford to arrive in Tokyo late. Don't you dare get lost on your own again", Airi sighed. The older women flushed as they saw the scene. "That's bold of you, young lady", they giggled. Airi, being an innocent child, didn't understand why the atmosphere around them suddenly turned awkward. Trafalgar's eye twitched. He removed the leash and looked straight into Zoro's eyes. "Don't you dare move feet away from me", he said. This time, the older men flushed and looked away. 

Rebecca looked at Airi looking at the huge aquarium on the side of the receiving hall. She pushed her gently as they watched the fish. "Oh, Scarlet. You're already here", one of the old women walked slowly towards them. "I am. Are you doing well? Ai-san", she smiled sweetly. "How many times do we have to tell you that it is not Scarlet? It's Rebecca", the nurse gave a weak smile. "It's okay, Acilia. Thank you for always taking care of these grandmas", Rebecca gave a slight bow. "By the way, you brought a lot of young men. Who among them is the lucky one?", Acilia asked. Rebecca flushed and turned to see if Trafalgar heard it. She felt like her soul escaped as soon as she saw Trafalgar behind them with Zoro yawning. 

"Speaking, we want to see you dance again. Kyros is not here but I know you'll dance perfect Scarlet", Ai clapped. She looked at Trafalgar. "You have a good vibe in you young man", Ai tried to reach out to Trafalgar but the man already turned his back. Someone played the turning table. "Oh, this is so old!", Luffy commented. "Let's all dance", Luffy grabbed on Ussop and they started to invite the elderly for a dance. "Melorine! Nami, can you please dance with me?", Sanji had a nosebleed coming out from his nose. "No thanks", Nami and Carrot also joined the fun. 

"I wouldn't mind", Viola looked at Sanji. The blonde twirled towards the woman and offered his hand. Zoro leaned on the couch and saw a wine. He gulped into the bottle. Airi went to scold him about drinking someone else's wine. "Zoro. You need to refrain from drinking too much. Did you know that...", Airi bombarded Zoro with tons of scientific facts about the liver and the effects of excessive alcohol content on one's body. "This is my body. Plus, if you have millions of fighters in your system. I have trillion", Zoro smirked. Airi's eye twitched and she grabbed the bottle away from him. 

Rebecca and Trafalgar were left standing next to each other. "My mother was known to be a good dancer. I never knew how to dance. No one would ask for me but they would always ask me for around to sway and turn with them", Rebecca suddenly opened. "Unlike in my school or at the street, the elderlies here support my grandfather", Rebecca pressed her lips together. She was grateful that somewhere, she is well accepted. 

She was startled to see Trafalgar's hand already offered to her. "I'm not a good one but it's awkward to be standing here. Just for a while", Trafalgar said without looking at her. Rebecca glanced at Trafalgar's face. She smiled realizing something. Trafalgar is a good listener. He doesn't butt in and he doesn't say anything that makes her feel more down than how she is already feeling. She reached out to his hand and Trafalgar faced her. Rebecca flushed as soon as their eyes met. She looked away just felt Trafalgar's hand reaching to her waist. Her heart started to beat very fast. Soon, Trafalgar started to lead her as they join the crowd in the middle of the circle. Rebecca stepped on his foot.