Doctor Law & Nurse Luffy
To Doctor Trafalgar Law it was a weird village. He was freed from his position as Head Surgeon from Army after his right arm was hit by enemy bullet. This retirement made him settle uneasily in the city for a year. Finally he gave up city life and on advice of his Army friends he moved to this village remote in the hills far away from war and death. But within a week after his arrival he concluded it was a weird village.
Surrounded by hills from east, north and west, the village thrived at the valley. On the south of the village flowed the river. He had come here with a cart full of medical books and a letter of introduction to certain household that employed him. He was to be the medical practitioner of this village and teach the young heiress the medical science once she earns her school leaving certificate. That would take another ten years he learned soon.
The village was a visual delight and Law loved the fresh air which was healing his mind of the constant odour of blood from injured soldiers. He was happy and the governor of the heiress gave him a wooden house that stood at mountain end on south of the village. It was up to him where he dined. If he wanted to dine with the child and governor he was welcomed. But Law declined the offer and chose to fix his own meals. But he realised it was hard to happen next day. People always bought him dinner or asked him to dine at their houses. Law could not refuse.
Four months into his calm life he understood the working of community. None in this village was idle. The old women folk carried the traditional handloom work, while the young girls worked at field or helped run the inns. Though a remote town to Law's surprise Tourist never seemed a rare sight. The men went fishing and older one engaged in miscellaneous work of less labour. Law was impressed by their efficiency and hence it made him call the town weird.
His patients ranged from unborn to people with bucket below feet. The only thing that poked him was the lack of medical facilities and fellow doctors in this village. He was the sole one and he had to perform ear washing to pulling out babies from womb. He did it all himself. Law loved working but the responsibility of entire village was his and his only. It was scary. Today he was dining at the food given by the eighty year old drunk woman who happened to be the Coast Guard at South-eastern end of the river.
The old drunkard lived with her granddaughter and she fainted the night before and the fisherman bought her. After scolding and making pouches of medicine Law received the box of food. Another time when he healed an infliction on the owner of Tangerine Farm, she presented him with basket of tangerine. The green haired blacksmith and dojo instructor gifted him with a long sword after Law stitched up his chest when thieves from other side of mountain tried to loot him. The history teacher from the school has been supplying him books on local herbs and vegetation after Law cured her little son.
Each patient paid to him in their own manner with eleven bronze coins as standard fees. Sometimes Law refused the coins out of moral bindings. Law loved knowing about these people and their lives. But he was becoming incapable of handling the things alone. He had to constantly keep writing letters to his fellow pharmacist friends to keep sending him medicine. He had to run to market now and then to fetch something immediately for some local dieses. Hence he sat with governor Merry of Heiress Kaya to discuss his problems.
"Merry-san, I need your advice on an important matter" Law sat opposite to the gentle man smiling at him. "I am here to help you Law-kun" Merry pushed the cup of tea towards law. "I love my job here and I really look forward to teach Kaya-chan medical science in future too" Law took a sip. "But?" Merry asked with worried eyes. "But, I am incapable alone to look after the clinic and patients. Though the influx of patients in clinic has never been much I think I could use a helping hand" Law spoke. "I see, I can understand. How about if we put up an ad for Nurse and you ask your friend from city to look for one who can come here and devote her life to village" Merry smiled. "Thank you" Law bowed. Next day he put up flyers with help of Merry and sent letters to his friends to send him a nurse.
Two months later the reply to his search came in form of a guy standing at front of his door. "Am I looking at Doctor Trafalgar Law?" the boy had a big smile and shabby dark hair and scar below his left eye. "Yes you are" Law looked at the smaller form. He was carrying a big rucksack and trunk of stainless steel which only belonged to soldiers. The boy was at least a foot shorter to be in army even as a porter.
"How may I help you?" Law opened the door and the boy jumped in. "I am Monkey D Luffy. I saw this at Sanji's shop and I came here. I want to work for you" he showed the flyer asking for Nurse. "I am looking for a nurse and I am not aware of males joining this profession" Law let Luffy walk inside as the said guy flopped on the floor. "Well I am a nurse, a male nurse and Bepo warned me of your conservative approach to our profession" the boy pouted.
"You are sent here by Bepo?" Law sat opposite to Luffy. "Yes" Luffy opened his trunk and pulled out the paper that obviously had Bepo's tiny handwriting. Law always wondered how his huge friend had such minuscule alphabets. "You are a trained nurse. You have served at the war of Impel Down until the end of it. You were freed of duties three months ago at battle of Long Ring. Bepo recommends you and that is what matters the most" Law folded the letter and looked at Luffy.
"That means I have a job?" Luffy looked up. "Yes. But are you prepared to live all your life in this village? Can you live cooped up with me in this house until you get married or something. Though you are a nurse you will be my equal- our motive is to save life" Law asked standing up. "Yes, I have no one I can go back too, I have no home to call mine either and I will not get married either. I cannot love woman. So yes I will stay here all my life" Luffy looked up to Law standing on his feet.
"Cannot love woman? Oh.. I get it" Law's hand ruffled Luffy's hair out of impulse and indicated the boy to follow Law to the empty room. "This is your room, feel free to storm it, just don't break it and I can cook us humble meals is it fine with you?" Law asked. "Relax Mr. Law, we will alternate cooking days" Luffy grinned and other domestic duties" Luffy winked.
Another three months later Law realised the true meaning of domestic duties. His dinner invitation around the village decreased and all the time he was called Luffy was his partner. Whole Village knew Luffy and patients with minor ailments would choose to bother the nurse over doctor. Luffy had indeed become his equal. In constant exchange of letters with Bepo Law learned about Luffy. He was twenty four year old guy, he lost both his elder brother in war of Impel Down while Law was treating his patients in War of Skypeia. Law was orphan to begin with and he felt protective for Luffy after learning about his state.
The day after Luffy happened to his clinic, his life did become much smoother. Luffy was a fast learner though clumsy at times but always willing to learn. The bedsheets from clinic were cleaned and replaced every day. The letters to medicine suppliers sent in advance. Providing genuine check up to patients and treating minor sickness Luffy deed it perfectly. Luffy grew as a partner in true sense was all Bepo had written and Law was indebted to Bepo.
Law stood at the window and from there he could see Luffy bathing in the natural pond made from the river inside in their estate. Luffy loved bathing in the water and everyday he would collect fishes and herbs for them to eat. Before Law realised Luffy had taken the task to cook every day. The boy was always busy. Law saw the boy walk out of the water stark naked. An X shaped scar decorated his chest and he learned from Bepo, that it happened on battle field.
Another month later Law was hearing the working of lungs of old man Tonjit who was a carpenter and the man came complaining about chest pain. Law had a feeling it was initial stage of Asthma for constantly working with saw dust. As Tonjit spoke Law's eyes drifted to Luffy who was now cajoling a new born in his arms and helping the new mother with paperwork. Luffy was in his attire of white half sleeve shirt and three quarter white trousers and nurse's cap on his hair. For last few months Law would keep glancing at Luffy now and then.
"The boy is cute" Tonjit smiled at Law. "Yes he is" Law nodded. "You think he will go on one date with my grandson?" the old man asked coughing. "You know Luffy is gay?" Law asked surprised. "Whole village knows. We are not conservative buffoons you know. Love is love. Few of our man have asked the kid out be he turned them down" Tonjit informed. Law never heard about it and he was pissed. Luffy spoke, he spoke a lot. Whole dinner table was filled with talks, but never heard of other man making a move on him. "I was hoping for one date with my grandson though" Tonjit laughed enough to begin coughing. "I will ask him. Ask your grandchild to be at Sanji's for dinner I will send Luffy. The boy deserves a break" Law smiled.
In the afternoon when Luffy and Law sat for lunch Law couldn't help but check out Luffy. The guy was cute and looked lot younger for his age. "Luffy, I was thinking you could take the evening off" Law munched his rice ball. "Huh why?" Luffy asked. "You work too hard and as your friend I think you should take it easy" Law mumbled.
"What are you planning?" Luffy looked up confused. "A dinner date with Tonjit-san's grandson" Law smiled and Luffy frowned. "It doesn't matter to you does it?" Luffy snapped. "What did I do wrong?" Law asked surprised at Luffy's irritation. "Who told you I want to date? Did I say you anything?" Luffy stood up emptying all food in his mouth at one go. "I wanted to see you happy. I care about you know right?" Law confessed. "I am happy you idiot Traffy! He cares for me and he can't see the obvious" Luffy left Law and slammed the door to his room. Law sat in his position knowing not what to do.
Luffy came out of the room moments later, wearing red vest, ripped off trousers and strawhat. "I am leaving you alone for the day! I will come back idiot. See I am taking a day off" Luffy walked out in anger. Before Law could say something the boy had vanished downhill. And Law felt a lump rise in his throat. He felt bad. His whole afternoon was like the aftertaste left behind by a bitter tonic to cure chest pain.
As Law rinsed his hands after washing the dishes the door bell rang. There was a letter from Bepo. The sun was already at horizon and Law sat on the veranda to read his friends thoughts.
"It's been almost a year you left me in this horrible city. I congratulate you on your new life" Law read out the words with a smile. "But you are an idiot!" Law frowned. Yes formalities between them had gone for long. "How long will it take you to realise you love Luffy? The letters for last four months have been about Luffy. Luffy has sent me three letters in last four months and with his words I understand that he loves you already. Look I know you have never loved man before and it may sound strange coming for me. But show him affection" yes it is weird coming from Bepo Law thought. "You told me, you think Luffy is your equal in work and how perfectly you fitted in the management of household and clinic. So go on fit your love in your schedule to you" Law reread the letter thrice.
It all made sense why Luffy got angry at idea of going on date. If Luffy indeed loved him, Law hurt him bad. He cared for Luffy, Law felt protective towards him when someone patted Luffy's shoulder when they went out drinking. He loved watching Luffy bath in the pond. He loved Luffy's cooking, he loved Luffy's constant banter and chattering. Doctor Trafalgar Law realised he was a big idiot. He crunched the paper in disappointment and he stood up. He had to look for Luffy and apologise. Right now!
As he buttoned up his shirt a gathering stood at his door. The pink haired village girl who was with child was at Law's doorstep in arms of old man. She looked in extreme pain. "Law-san, Rebecca is having her labour pains" another woman rubbing the fainting girl's palm spoke. "But she is only six month pregnant" Law flung open the door and guided her to bed. "Yes we know but today she was sitting at the parlour and helping us just weave the basket. We did not allow her to engage in heavy work either, we have forbidden her to do any labour since we learned about the pregnancy" another old man spoke.
"It must be the heat. Please put her to bed" Law took her wrist in his fingers. "Her pulse is falling... Luffyyyy" Law yelled. "What do we do now?" another old man asked. "You can't do anything Lufffyyyy" Law yelled. "Shit Luffy is out" Law hissed as he quickly made Rebecca drink a green liquid. "Rebecca-san please be brave I will save you both" Law wiped the sweat from the girl's forehead. "Where is Luffy?" the women asked in unison. "He went to get some fresh air. I gave him a day off. Without Luffy it will be hard" Law frowned. "LAW" Luffy stood at the door huffing and puffing and panting.
"Luffy... help me" Law's eyes tearing and his smile large. "Aye Doctor. What do I do?" Luffy grinned back. "Boil water, bring my instruments, provide me herbs and help me operate partner" Law sighed. "Everyone leave Rebecca to us and please be seated inside the drawing room" Luffy spoke as he rushed to the other side of clinic.
Six hour later all the villagers who accompanied Rebecca were praying to gods and now the father of the child was here standing in tension. "Cavendish sit down" one of the old man spoke. "How can I sit when my Rebecca is trying to give birth to our child. Every day she wrote to me about her fears for my life. I come back from war and she is fighting a war here" Cavendish lamented. The door opened and Luffy walked out with a bundle of joy covered in white clothe protected in his arms.
"Rebecca-chan gave birth to a daughter" Luffy grinned. "How's Rebecca?" Cavendish rushed towards Luffy. "Exhausted and put to sleep by Law" Luffy presented the baby to old women who all began cajoling her. "When can we see Rebecca?" Cavendish asked now tying his blonde hair in relief. " In half an hour, but you can't wake her up her okay" Luffy informed.
When Law finally cleaned himself he found Luffy sitting at the veranda. All the villagers and a new eccentric father of new born were inside the clinic with Rebecca. "May I sit?" Law asked Luffy. "No" Luffy shook his head. "Thank you" Law sat beside Luffy without leaving a single centimeter between them. "I said no" Luffy pouted.
"Look I am sorry, about the date thing" Law took Luffy's palms in his. "It's okay. I..I overreacted" Luffy smiled. "No its not okay. You love me don't you?" Law asked. Luffy looked at Law with fear and tears threatening to drop. "You can't suppress your feelings for me Luffy! I am an idiot! I am oblivious to my surrounding other than medical science I don't understand anything. I am thirty years old and I lack in many basic things about life! Of all relationships. I don't understand friendship, I don't understand gossiping, I don't understand just wayfaring. But partnership I do understand that. I have never loved a man before, no honestly I have never loved before!. But after Bepo's letter today I realised I love you. Please forgive me and let me love you. I may not know how to love so show me how to love you" Law looked a Luffy without blinking once. Confidence and determination glowing.
"You love me?" Luffy gasped. "Yes" Law nodded. "You know I am not a woman" Luffy blinked. "I love you. The man!" Law cupped Luffy's face to break the idea of personal space. "Kiss me" Luffy trembled.
Law gently pulled Luffy's face towards his and placed his lips on Luffy's. Luffy moved his lips in fears, hesitant, cautious and doubtful Luffy kissed Law back. Luffy's hands wrapped Law's torso and Law brushed Luffy's lips with his tongue and Luffy opened his mouth. Slowly they explored each other's mouth. Luffy finally began to relax and his arms warmed Law. Law messaged Luffy's nape and lazily played with Luffy's lips. "Woooooo hoooooo finalllly" few of the old men and women who came with Rebecca clapped watching them with awe filled eyes.
Luffy pushed Law away with a blush. "You all knew?" Law asked. "Whole village knows Luffy loves you" one of the man laughed. "And only I did not know. I am truly an idiot" Law slammed his palms on his face. "But you love me now. So you are my idiot" Luffy smiled. "I don't think now, but the moment you stepped in my lonely life, I was yours" Law pulled Luffy to a hug.
THE END
Disclaimer- I don't Own ONE PIECE
The whole story actually the whole Series is dedicated to Lionel Orlando and his boyfriend. These will be a series of one-shots of different length and rating. I kept the first story decent one. Its not typical Idiot Nurse Luffy and Irritated Doctor Law. I tried to keep things bit different. Guys hope you liked the first story!
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