~ Running a little late getting this post over here on ffn. But anyway, here's my first entry for the 10 Days of LawLu. The first day and there have been so many awesome submissions already, I'm glad. I was a little afraid not too many people would be participating. Anyway, this almost ended up really sad and I had to go back like three times and fix it. And the next one is super fluffy. Hope you all enjoy the next 10 days ~
"You have my first Wanted poster." Luffy mused from Law's bed. He had been going through a stack of papers he found in the bottom drawer of Law's bedside table when he came across it. Most were Law's hand written notes and newspaper articles, but the bold numbers at the bottom stuck out as Luffy flipped through the pile.
"Yeah." Law shrugged as he sat down beside Luffy. He looked over the younger captain's shoulder as he rubbed a spot on his jaw.
"Stop it. It's fine." Luffy caught Law's hand in his without turning around. It was almost ritual now how after Law shaved Luffy stopped him from looking for a spot he missed that was never there. He ran the back of his knuckles over the smooth skin. "It's fine" He repeated.
"I know. It just itches a little." Law leaned against Luffy, arm looping around his waist. "Where'd you find this?"
Luffy tapped his foot against the drawer that was still opened. "Why'd you keep it?"
"I wasn't aware I still had this one." He plucked the paper from Luffy's hand. "I keep a few of the ones that intrigue me and-" The sentence muffled was out by Luffy's hand as he took his Wanted poster back.
"Thirty million is nothing in the Grand Line." Luffy place the paper back in the drawer before sliding it shut with his foot. "I know you like to scheme and plan, but why was that one worth keeping if my bounty was so small."
Law sighed at the end of Luffy's clarification, prompting the younger to remove his hand. "Thirty million isn't worth noting in the Grand Line. You're right." He took Luffy's hand back in his and pulled him closer. "But you're from the East Blue. Not only was that the highest bounty at the time, it was also the highest starting bounty the Marines had ever issued for an East Blue pirate." He closed his eyes. "They wouldn't do that for just anybody. And the D in your name stood out to me. I was curious."
There was a small pause after Law explained before Luffy spoke again. "You sure it wasn't because you were taken with me at first sight?"
Law snorted and even Luffy laughed. They fell back on to the bed together, Law's head tucked gently under Luffy's chin and resting against his chest. "I remember thinking they need a new photographer. You look far too happy for a picture that's supposed to strike fear into the average civilian."
"Have you seen Nami's?"
"Only proving my point." Law sighed. Luffy chuckled, his hand squeezing lightly where it was holding Law's shoulder. "Don't suppose you remember your first impression of me?"
"Um, at Sabaody?" Luffy hummed. "I didn't think much because we didn't really talk and everything happened so fast. I have to think back to all of it." Luffy's voice grew oddly quiet. "I first remember you after the war." Law tilted his head slightly so he could look at Luffy. "There was a lot of pain and I was everywhere." Luffy lifted their hands still intertwined. "I remember this. The feeling of these hands as they picked me up and put me back together…"
Law pushed up on to one of his elbows so he could lean over Luffy. He had his eyes closed, and his breathing was slow. "Hey," He tightened his grip in Luffy's hold.
"I'm ok." Luffy mumbled. He peeked up at Law. "I'm grateful we met when we did." The confession slipped out as a whisper. Luffy wasn't trying to hide; it was such a sincere statement. It needed to be said softly, slowly. "I thought about you a lot over those two years, trying to remember everything I could. And then at Punk Hazard, I was so happy I almost wanted to hug you. But there were Marines and stuff, so…"
Law gave a disbelieving huff. "Kinda glad you didn't." He laid down on his side and pulled Luffy to him. "They say first impressions are often wrong."
Luffy rolled his eyes. "Well, they're dumb. We weren't wrong about each other." He kissed Law lightly on the cheek. "Too bad for them, I guess."
A smirk pulled at Law's lips. "Yeah. And lucky us."
