So yeah now that I've got three of these I might as well compile them. It's all kidlaw right now, but I'll update the tags if that changes. I wasn't very serious while writing them, it's just for fun. Enjoy!
I used to be the best baker in the neighborhood but then you showed up at Mrs Appleby's 80th birthday with a stack of brownies which almost gave me an orgasm my honor is at stake and I'm going all out for the next event AU
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Law is the best baker and is all smug and loves getting showered in compliments from all the moms and old ladies on the block whenever he brings dessert to one of the neighborhood parties, but then Kid shows up with these amazing baked goods and everyone starts complimenting HIM instead, and Kid's all nonchalant about it like he just expects accolades like he's some kind of genius! so Law steps up his game and spends way too much time testing recipes but at the next potluck he still falls short, which only fans the flames of his fury.
Cue months of him engaging in silent cookie warfare with Kid, which Kid takes absolutely no notice of whatsoever, like he doesn't even REALIZE that Law's desserts are always 2nd best. Finally Law breaks down and approaches Kid like, "I give up. Please teach me your techniques. Are you free tonight?"
And this whole time Kid has not given a single thought towards the desserts because "holy shit fuck Trafalgar is HOT don't make an ass of yourself don't stare don't say anything stupid do not fuck this up." The only reason Kid even showed up to that first event is because his roommates bullied him into making a good impression so their neighbors wouldn't call the cops on them every week like the last place they lived, and the only reason he keeps going to more events is because he's hoping Law will be there. He brings dessert because it would be weird to show up without bringing anything.
He literally does not pick up on any of Law's snide passive-aggressive "wow another amazing dessert that everyone loves con-fucking-grats" comments because he's just ecstatic Law is talking to him at all, but also he never has any idea what to say so he's just like "yeah, thanks," which drives Law absolutely nuts.
So when Law says "I give up. Please teach me your techniques. Are you free tonight?" Kid has no idea what he means all he hears is "Are you free tonight" and he's like Yes. Yes. Absolutely. I am free. All nights. And Law is like "Alright let's use your kitchen I'll come over at 8."
Law shows up, very proud of himself for being humble enough to admit that he could learn something from Kid (and fully intending to steal his baking secrets and CRUSH HIM), and Kid is at a loss for what to do now that ~Trafalgar~ is standing in his house, so Law just takes charge and says, "Let's go to the kitchen."
And Kid is like, "Oh ok do you want a drink or something? We've got netflix or… um…dvds?"
And Law's like, "What? No, you're going to teach me how you make those fucking desserts!"
"Desserts?"
"Yes, those desserts you always bring! I need to know why they're so good!"
"Uh.. I don't make them… my roommate does. I just bring them."
It finally clicks for Law why Kid didn't seem to give a crap about the competition, or the compliments, and was acting like an aloof asshole. He processes that for a bit (and resolves to meet this mysterious roommate and steal THEIR baking secrets), and then he's like, "So.. then why did you let me come over?"
And Kid goes pink and rubs the back of his head, "Ummm because you're gorgeous and I thought going to all those weird block parties was finally paying off?"
Now that the fog of competition has lifted from Law's eyes, he notices that Kid is actually really good looking and kind of adorable and his ego is totally stroked when he realizes Kid has been showing up to all the neighborhood events just to see him~
Aaaand one thing leads to another and they become boyfriends because there's nothing Law enjoys more than being treated like he's the best thing in the universe.
He also finally meets his true baking nemesis, which turns out to be Heat, who was a professional pâtissier that's worked in top restaurants in Paris and NYC before he wrote a recipe book and retired early. He gives Law a signed copy of his book, and Law bullies him into giving private lessons too.
Kid enjoys this because it means Law is always over at his house and making him try new things and all he has to do to get Law in a good mood is shower him with compliments and say his dessert is better than whatever Heat made.
And so baking princess Law and his #1 fan Kid live happily ever after~~
