Warning for the foul language.

She was about to step into the hallway when she bumped into Kidd and Killer.

"Morning Nami!" Killer greeted.

"Morning" she replied as she stepped aside so that Kidd could make his way. Killer walked next to Kidd, and she tailed them behind.

Her eyes fell on the sight in front of her. She noticed Kidd had a broad shoulder and it looked strong. Her eyes could trace the muscle beneath his school uniform that she couldn't stop staring and travelled her eyes up to his thick neck. Suddenly she thought he was the most beautiful creature she couldn't stop looking at. She felt her heart doing a pitter-patter behind her ribs and it gave her a funny feeling.

Her strange thought was cut off when her face hit something hard. She looked up and saw Kidd glanced at her with an annoyed look.

"Are you sleepwalking?" he hissed as he stepped into the class. Killer patted her shoulder as he dragged her along to the class. It was strange for him to ask instead of blowing his steam like he always did.

It didn't took her long to realize she was actually falling head over heels for Kidd. It came naturally she had no control over. Her heart racing whenever Kidd was near. Damn him! He didn't do anything yet but her body responded to him every second. She could appear normal at school but when she was in her hostel room alone, she couldn't keep Kidd away from her thought. She had hoped they met differently. Not in away they were now. He never talked to her nicely or maybe he had, but on few occasions she could count.

He was cold and distant. But she didn't care. She didn't mind keeping the feeling for herself as of now. She believed he didn't like even a bit of her. It was an unpleasant feeling knowing that the one you had crush on, hated you, even telling you straight ahead. But it was far better than being neglected.

As days passed, her admiration towards him grew it hurt. Eustass Kidd, that man had turned her world upside down without him realizing. He was near yet he was so far. For months she had suffered with her own feeling, believing that he wouldn't feel the same for her. She just couldn't bring herself to say anything, fear he would reject and laugh at her.

She knew, she wasn't the type of girl Kidd wanted to settle with and he didn't seem to be the type of guy to settle down. He switched girls often and she never seen the same girl in his arm. Well, she had to admit Killer was right, Kidd was indeed a gorgeous man. No woman could resist him, including her. Thinking about being him with him was a lot easier than trying to act upon those feelings.

"So, will you come?" Killer asked while chewing on his food.

He asked her early that morning but she hadn't given her answer yet.

Not that she didn't want to, she did want. But going to the bar meant she had to see Kidd doing his stuff with other girl. She saw it many times. She couldn't stand it… yeah she knew, jealousy was an ugly bitch... She just couldn't bring herself to watch Kidd kissing and feeling up other girl in front of her.

She sighed and looked at Killer. "I just don't know what I can do there" she replied hoping Killer would give up.

"Ah! Nami, you always give me excuses" Killer groaned. "It's no fun without you there"

"Eh? But I think you are just fine without me being there" Nami denied though she felt a bit happy her presence meant something to Killer.

"Yeah she's right! You shouldn't bring along this angel there" Kidd interrupted.

Nami looked at him, saw him laid on the shady floor with his eyes closing. He continued "Would you want those dirty studs lay their eyes on your pure and sweet little girl there"

Hearing him to label her as sweet and pure melted her heart. Keep it together, stupid! "So, you mean to say the bar isn't a place for someone like me?"

"No no no! Not like that Nami" Wire denied. "Anyone can go to the bar"

Kidd opened his eyes and sat up. He looked at her, "If you don't mind being a laughing stock"

"Hey, what do you mean by that?" Nami frowned completely turned her body to him.

Kidd scanned her before he gave out low chuckles.

"With you there Kidd, no one dare" Wire said.

"When someone offers you drink, you should give it a go" Kidd replied as he stretched causing his uniform tightening over his chest.

Her heart danced when she saw his muscles beneath his uniform. It was a delicious sight and sending a vibration through her entire body. So attractive.

"So Nami, will you, this time?" Killer asked.

"Just go! He's begging you already" Kidd said lazily.

Nami sighed and finally nodded. She wasn't the type to go hang out with friend but maybe for once in a while, she gave herself that chance. The bell rang indicating lunch time was over. The four stood and left their resting spot.

"Anyway Nami. I haven't seen Keimi for a while now"

Nami frowned. "I'm surprise you still don't realize she transferred a month ago" she stated.

"She did?" There was no surprise in his tone. "Ah, well! Whatever"

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Later that afternoon…

"Whose bike?" Nami asked as she touched the handlebar.

"Kidd" Killer replied shortly and passed her the helmet.

She raised her brows. She didn't know he was into a motorcycle. She could imagine Kidd looked darkly sexy riding up on that bike. She smiled to herself as she climbed on the bike.

"Are we going straight to bar or my house?"

"Your choice" Killer said as he trotted the handle. Nami gave a thought and told him to go straight to the bar.

When they arrived, she glanced at where Kidd was sitting. He was surrounded with few girls who she knew for sure were after his attention. But Kidd seemed to focus solely on the busty brunette who sidled up to Kidd. Her heart clenched tightly.

She took her seat across Killer. Few seconds later, one of the girls turned her attention to Killer. Completely ignoring her presence there. Not that she mind, that was what she saw whenever she hung out with them. Now she wondered what was her reason to be there.

Nami noticed the brunette hand travelled across Kidd's chest down and disappeared beneath the table. She winced at the sight, got up from her seat and went straight to the counter.

"Hi schoolmate" Wire greeted.

"Hi too" Nami greeted with a little laugh, found it funny when he called her schoolmate. she sat on the chair.

"Giving up?" Wire asked as he pointed to Killer and Kidd.

Nami looked into the direction. "Well, they are busy so..."

"That was regular whenever Kidd came. You have to get used to that kind of environment"

Nami sighed a little. "Can I get lemony iced here?"

"Sure. I make one for you."

"You're not working here?"

"Nope! But I plan to once school is over"

Wire put her drink on the table and the both exchanging talk.

Nami saw Kidd walked to the counter with the brunette still clinging to him.

She pretended to pay no mind to Kidd but she could see he took out his wallet and pulled out several notes and handed it to Wire. He then left the bar with the brunette. What he would do could be left to the imagination.

She left with Killer. After dropping her home, Killer went home.

"What are you guys doing this spring vacation?" Nami nudged Killer as she took a seat next to him.

"Visiting my grandma. She keeps nagging at me to pay her a visit" Killer explained. "Oi, Kidd! Are you sure you don't want to come with me?" Killer turned to Kidd.

"Tsk… you deal with your own granny" Kidd replied lazily, finishing his drinks.

"I'll be at the bar… if you need my company" Wire interrupted.

Kidd grinned wickedly. "I would rather keep what's between those legs as a company" He smiled at the girl who waved at him.

Wire and Killer chuckled while Nami swallowed bitterly. Like a fool she blurted out, "That sounds disgusting!". Oh my God. She mentally slapped herself and looked up.

Wire, Killer and Kidd respectively looked at her. No sound coming from their mouth and second later, they laugh it out loud.

"You know, sex feels good" Kidd said in amusement as he propped his head on his hand.

"Stop that!" Nami snapped. "If you want to talk about dirty things, do so when I'm not around"

"I'm not talking dirty but if you think that's dirty..." Kidd shrugged it off. "Then, you have a dirty mind"

Nami clenched her fist tightly, her nose flared and she shot him annoyed glance.

"Okay! Just kidding" Kidd brought his hands in the air. He hissed and got up making his way to his target.

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"Cheers!" Killer exclaimed. "Although it's a bit late to celebrate our last term of this year"

They all downed their drinks to celebrate the end of their first grade.

And as usual, there would always be one random girl that cling to Kidd like a magnet. But what could she do. She'd gotten used to that kind of sight. For almost a year she had known him, she couldn't count how many girls he went out and slept with.

Unable to stand the sight, she went to the next table where Wire was. At least, Wire was a good company, more reserved and gentle. She had no problem talking with him. After all, Wire was quite knowledgeable.

Sounds of glass breaking and people cheering had Nami and Wire turned their attention to the direction just to see people huddling in a circle. "Fuck that Kidd!" Nami heard Wire cursed. "I don't need this kind of shit". She felt a nudged on her shoulder as he walked past her. She followed him.

Nami slid among the crowded until he saw Killer who was holding Kidd back. Then she turned her attention to the guy who pushed himself up. She'd never seen him before. Maybe he was new around here that he didn't know who he messed with. Those people around the bar knew exactly not to screw with Kidd.

She saw the girl hoisting the other guy. "Must be her boyfriend" she thought. So Kidd was messing with his girlfriend. She knew Kidd didn't give a damn about the girl he played around with. That girl was starting first, and Kidd was just playing his part.

Wire stalked towards Kidd and stood in front of him. He knew Kidd was ready to throw another punch at the guy but he knew better not to let him do whatever he wanted to.

"Not now Kidd" Wire grumbled as he turned to the other guy. "I think it's better for you to leave. I just don't like dealing with the cops" he stated.

That poor guy wiped his mouth as he spit out the blood. "You don't have to tell me. I'm outta here, chickens!" He yelled.

"Of course! Why does that stupid have to open his mouth" Killer commented as he shook his head. In a blink of an eye, Nami saw the guy stumbled forward and fell face plant onto the floor and Kidd took another step forward following him. Another hysterical cheer from the crowded.

"Asshole who doesn't know his place" Kidd mumbled but Nami still could hear the slur. So he was drunk.

Killer and Wire held Kidd to stop him from marching towards the pitiful guy.

"Oi Kidd. Stop that" Wire tightening his grip on Kidd.

"Get him out of here Nami" Killer asked. "Take him home before thing gets ugly"

Nami nodded nervously. Killer dragged Kidd outside of the crowd and Nami followed suit leaving Wire. She could hear disappointment groan from the crowded when the fight disbanded.

Nami got into the taxi while Killer shoved Kidd inside. He passed her the house keys. The driver drove off after Nami told him the direction. There was only silence between them. She noticed his knuckle bleed and winced at the sight.

Once they arrived at his apartment, Nami helped Kidd climbed out of the car and led Kidd to his house. She set him on the couch. She couldn't leave him just like that with his hand still bleeding. If nothing was done, the wound might get infected."Do you... Do you have aid kit? We need to clean that wound"

Kidd didn't immediately reply her but rather looked at her long enough. She started to get uncomfortable but before she turned to leave, Kidd pointed to the cabinet. Her eyes followed the direction then she quickly went to the cabinet, pulling drawer after drawer until she found the white box.

He knew she wasn't comfortable since there were only two of them. He might be lit, but he still could count fingers. He could see her body tensed and her hand fidgeting. Well, she was a woman, so it was alright if she felt insecure and afraid.

Nami sat at the adjacent couch, pulling his hand so it rested on the armrest. Kidd complied obediently. He noticed her hand shaky when she held his hand. "Typical innocent virgin" he thought. He noted his body reacted to her touch involuntarily as he could feel his pants started to become tight and uncomfortable. He cursed in his mind and shifted in his seat.

She opened the box to grab the med and bandage as she began to clean the wound with the cotton. He watched her, studying her face while she was busy tending to his wound.

"You… don't hate me?" Kidd asked hesitantly watching her tending his hand. For a brief second she looked and smiled at him and returned her attention to his wounds."After what I have done to you?" Not that he had done many, but he realized, he hurt her feelings at times. He didn't know why he asked her that but he knew it was the alcohol.

"I should, you know!" She replied him shortly. "You are rude, scary, a jerk and an asshole...You are the meanest, the worst guy I ever known" she added after a pause. That question made her relaxed for some reason.

Kidd frowned and gritted his teeth at her honest answer. "You...?!"

Before he could snap, she smiled at him and continued, "But, maybe you are not" her soft words had him taken aback. She took out the gauze and began to wrap his knuckle.

Something about her smile softened him. Her face looked so calm. He contemplating what she just told him, not realizing he was staring at her until she patted his bandage. He quickly averted his eyes from her. Nami got up and went to the cabinet.

She bend down a little as she put the aid kit back to the place but then shocked when she felt hands grabbed both of her shoulders, pulling her up and spun her so that she was facing him.

She stared at Kidd who was now towering over her, hands still on her shoulder, gripping them tightly. She waited. There was silence between them until he uttered.

"If..."

Realizing what he was about to say, he swallowed back his words, staring at her blankly, confused by his own action.

After a long awkward pause, he smirked, "You are the stupidest person I ever met. After you are done, just go home" her turned his back towards her.

"Just now..." Nami thought ignoring the insult he just addressed her.

She swore she saw something in him she never seen before. She noted his expression softened as he gave her an apologetic look but then changed for some reason. He turned into his usual cocky demeanor.

"Ah! How about your hand?" Nami asked concern.

Kidd craned his head and raised his bandaged fist "It's fine! I can do that by myself"

Nami stared at him and smiled. "Then, I go home" she stated as she made her way to the door. "Just what he wanted to say?" She questioned herself as the door closed.

TBC