Disclaimer: I do not own ONE PIECE.
W/N: This is my first time publishing a fan fiction. I am so nervous! I hope you like it. I look forward to your reviews, constructive comments and suggestions! ^^ I might not be able to put the rest of the Straw Hats in this story though.
Warning: Vulgar languages, OOC, bad grammar, maybe a little illogical.
[Flashback]
"You okay?"
"Yes.. A-choo!"
The older boy took off his scarf and wrap it around the younger boy's neck.
"T-t-thank you..."
The boys were on a vacation trip with their families in Drum Island. They were separated from the group while they were sightseeing and could not find their way back. The weather suddenly got very bad and they tried to find a shelter. After walking for quite a distance, they found an old house on higher ground. They had to climb up to get there. The older boy climbed up first, followed by the younger one. Suddenly the younger one slipped and lost his balance. The older boy quickly reached the younger boy and shielded the younger boy from the rocks below.
The younger one slowly released himself from the embrace of the older one to find blood in his hand. The older boy's jacket was torn and there was blood on it. The younger boy panicked and cried.
"I'm sorry. Don't die. Don't die!"
"I'll be fine.. don't worry.." The older boy smiled faintly. His lips were turning pale..
"What should I do? What should I do?" The younger one panicked.
"Use something to press on my wound.." He panted heavily.
The younger one did not want to stain the scarf so he took off his vest and started pressing on the wound.
Luckily the rescuer group reached them in time.
"LUFFY, LAW! WHERE ARE YOU?"
The younger one immediately replied.
"WE'RE HERE! HELP! HELP!" As soon as the rescue team reached them, the younger one immediately asked them to save the older boy.
On their way home, the younger one fainted.
It was spring when Luffy got accepted into Grand Line University. He was going to study Sports Science and he had to move to the city from the Windmill Town in the east. He found an apartment and a part-time job near the apartment and he was excited to start his classes. He had always liked sports and he was happy his application was accepted.
He just arrived at his apartment and he just started unpacking. Luckily the owner kept the apartment clean so there were not much works to do. Ace and Sabo left a while ago and they made sure to fill the fridge with Luffy's favorite food.
Luffy took his favorite scarf out of the bag and a smile curved on his face. The scarf was black in color with a yellow smiley face and 6 lines radiating out of it like a sun. "Am I going to find your owner this time?" He stared at the scarf for a little while before he put it on his bed and continued unpacking his stuff.
[Flashback]
The older boy was rushed to the hospital while the younger one was left to his parents as he was not suffering from any serious injury. The younger boy woke up the next day and tried to look for the older boy but was told that the older boy was rushed to the hospital.
The younger boy went to look for the older boy in the hospital but he was informed that the older boy had already been transferred to another hospital 3 hours away from the town. Unfortunately a very strong blizzard occurred before he could leave the town to see the older boy.
The blizzard continued for 3 days. And when Luffy finally got to the hospital, the boy was already out of the hospital.
Since then, Luffy prayed hard that someday he will meet the older boy again.
The nurse at the hospital told him the older boy's name. Trafalgar Law. He wanted to see Law again.
At 25, Trafalgar Law was already the best surgeon at the Grand Line Private Hospital. He was extremely dedicated to his work that he rarely taken day off. The only day he rest was on Sunday and he preferred to just rest instead of cleaning his house and do the laundry so he hired cleaners to clean the house Monday to Saturday. However, his grumpy attitude scared off all the cleaners working with him.
"What did you say?"
"I am sorry Sir but currently we don't have people for hire."
"I don't care. Find someone."
"I am sorry Sir. The soonest is in 6 months."
"THE HECK?"
"I am sorry Sir. I am really sorry!"
Law could hear clearly how the staff clumsily hung up.
Damn.
Law hated it when the apartment got dusty and he certainly did not wish to see spider webs.
"Damn. Now where do I find a cleaner?"
It was another day in April and another day for Luffy in the city. He enjoyed his classes and he made some new friends. The lecturers were also very nice. Everyday after class, he would go to his part-time job at 7E. He had started working for a month and so far he liked it. His working hours was 5 PM to 10 PM, Monday to Saturday and on Sunday he worked 8 AM to 4 PM. The pay was not much but it was enough to support his life in the city. He got a scholarship but he wanted to save as much as possible.
He was putting price tags on the products when his manager came and informed him the supplier will be delivering mineral water and he wanted Luffy to help carry the boxes.
"Okay!" Luffy replied with his bright smile and continued what he was doing.
Law parked his black BMW in front of the 7E. He just got back from meeting at the Government department about some rules and regulations. He got into the 7E to get some canned coffee and onigiri because he was starving and he needed something to eat fast. Just behind his car was a big truck and there were some people carrying boxes into the store.
Luffy was carrying 2 boxes of mineral water when he saw an old woman stepped on a banana and almost fell to her back. He immediately threw aside the boxes and rushed to the old woman. Luckily he managed to save her. He was waving goodbye to the old woman and when he remembered about the boxes he threw aside. He quickly turned and his eyes widened when he saw where the boxes landed.
Law could not believe it. He left his car for 5 minutes and now there are a box of mineral water on his front bumper. The front bumper was dented and his side mirror broke.
"WHAT THE HECK?"
Law looked around and he saw the panicked Luffy.
"DID YOU DO THAT?" Law yelled and glared at Luffy.
"I.. I am sorry... I am really really sorry!" Luffy apologized few times but the doctor refused to let it go. He was extremely mad.
"You have to pay for this!"
"Okay. How much does it cost?"
"I don't know. Give me your number. I'll tell you later."
Luffy gave Law his phone number and Law tried calling to confirm. Law was satisfied when he heard Luffy's phone ringing.
"What's your name?"
"Monkey D. Luffy."
"Don't you dare run away."
Law did not want to drive without a side mirror so he called someone to pick up the car. Then, he got on a taxi and Luffy just watched as he left.
"5,000 Bell."
"Wh- WHAT?" Luffy's eyes widened. Luffy was still a student. He did not have that much money. Even with his scholarship, he only had 500 bell for monthly allowance. He could borrow from his brothers Ace and Sabo but he figured he should settle it by himself. He tried to reason with the doctor. "I am sorry. I am still a student. I cannot afford 5,000 Bell.."
"Then?"
"Can I pay you monthly? Maybe 200 Bell per month.."
"ARE YOU KIDDING ME?"
"I am sorry but that's the best I can do.."
"Let's go to the police."
"No, no. I am sorry! I am really sorry! Please don't take me to the police! I will do everything you want, please!" Luffy pleaded.
"N-"
Law paused. He suddenly remembered that he couldn't get a cleaner for his house for another 6 months.
"Can you clean?"
"Eh?"
Law unlocked the door to his apartment. His apartment was in fifth floor of the huge building. Most of the people who lived there were professionals with high-paying job.
Luffy had to let go of his part-time job at 7E and work as a cleaner at Law's apartment. Luffy's job was to clean, do the laundry and restock the coffee, tea, fruits, and mineral water. He also had to run whatever errand Law asked him to do. Law rarely cooked so he did not have to shop for ingredients. Law made him sign a contract with a lot of conditions and luckily they agreed that if Luffy work for him for 6 months he did not need to pay the 5,000 Bell. In fact, Law would still be paying him 1,500 Bell per month which was actually higher than his salary at 7E. Too bad after 6 months he will need to get another part-time job.
As soon as Luffy entered the apartment, his eyes widened.
"The heck? This place is so big and he lives alone?"
There were 2 rooms, 1 bathroom, 1 toilet, a master bedroom with a bathroom and a wardrobe, a kitchen, a living room, laundry room, and a balcony. The apartment was very minimal. There was a flat screen TV, a coffee table, a small book shelf, and two leather couches in the living room while in the kitchen, there was a built in oven, fridge, a juicer, a stove, and a microwave. There was also a counter with granite surface and with 3 stools.
"You remember everything in the contract right? Your day off is on Sunday. I will give you the spare key today and you will start tomorrow. Understand?"
"Yes, sir."
"If you steal anything, I will make your life a living hell."
"I wouldn't do that sir!"
"Okay. Break anything, I will extend your contract."
"Y..Yes sir!"
Gulp.
It had been a week since Luffy started working at Law's apartment. He rarely saw Law as the older man worked 8 AM until 11 PM while Luffy's working hour was 5 pm to 10 pm. Working as a cleaner was pretty exhausting since the apartment was quite big but the pay was worth it. He was also grateful that Law had not complained anything yet.
Luffy learned that his new employer's name was Trafalgar Law. He was shocked when he found out but he did not ask Law about the incident in Drum Island. Law was not very friendly and he was very grumpy. So, Luffy decided to wait for the right time.
Luffy would usually start with laundry first and then while the clothes were in the washing machine Luffy would clean the house.
One day, he went to Law's room first as usual to collect Law's clothes. Surprisingly, Law was home and Luffy entered Law's room while he was changing. Luffy could see Law's body tattoo as well as a scar on his waist.
"What are you doing?" Law glared at Luffy and Luffy immediately exited the room.
"I am sorry. I did not know you're at home. Isn't it Saturday?"
"I took a day off . I'll be out soon. Clean the house."
"Mr. Trafalgar.."
"What?"
"That scar.. On your waist.. "
"Huh?"
"How did you get it?"
"None of your business."
And Law left.
"He has a scar on his waist, and he has the same name.. Could it really be?" Luffy was talking to himself while cleaning the house.
"But.. The one I met was really kind... This must be a coincidence." Luffy decided to just ignore it and proceeded to clean the house.
Luffy had already finished his work for the day and was preparing to go home when the door was suddenly opened. He was shocked to see a guy with flaming red hair with Law.
"Hey, you're his cleaner right? Can you put him to bed? He is really drunk."
"Yes. Thank you for bringing him home."
"No problem."
The guy with the red hair left and Luffy had to take Law to his room. Luckily Law was not so heavy. Law reeked of alcohol and puke. He must have thrown up before.
"He is so thin. Doesn't he eat?" Luffy thought to himself. He carefully put Law on his bed and took off his shoes and socks. Then, he proceeded to the kitchen to get some warm water.
Luffy took off Law's shirt and started wiping his face and body. Law's body was really well-toned and the tattoos were certainly cool. Then he looked at the scar on Law's waist carefully. It was a long, thin scar. It looked like something had cut his waist part before. Then, he put a clean shirt on Law. He only changed the shirt since he did not dare taking off Law's pants. He contemplated staying the night as Law looked like he was really in a bad condition. Suddenly, Law grabbed hold of his arm very firmly.
"Smo.. Don't leave me.."
Luffy tried to pull his arm away but Law's grip was too strong and it was starting to hurt. Law kept calling a name and Luffy could not bear to leave Law in that condition so he just sat next to Law's bed and eventually he fell asleep.