Past Summer

Chapter 12 – Law's Mistake

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The heat of the city hit the school, and more importantly, the school roof. Lunch was nearly finished and Kid was still trying to call his friends. He was sat next to Shachi talking and the ginger was reassuring the red haired man. Law stood on the other side of the roof with Penguin. He looked over the bannister and saw Wire and Heat looking around for someone. Penguin frowned at Law. "You really like that idiot don't you?" Assumed Penguin as he took in a deep breath to relax. It was amazing the effects a brute like Kid could have over Law. The lovesickness was extracting off the dark-haired man and Penguin swore he was going to be sick.

"I do." Law smiled to his friend.

Kid stood up and wondered over to Law and Penguin. The dark haired male turned to look at his boyfriend, "Hey Kid your friends have just walked in." He pointed down to the pair. Heat looked up to the roof top and saw Kid looking down at him. He waved him down. Kid kissed Law on the lips before walking away to the stairs.

Shachi continued to sit on the floor – looking up at the clouds, "He's okay when you get past the scary look." He looked to the side and saw Kid's phone. "He left his phone."

Penguin let the frown sit on his lips for a second. The painful fact that Killer was nowhere to be seen was all he was bothered about, "Law aren't you worried about Killer."

"I don't care about Killer-"

"Maybe you should." Law was caught off guard by Penguin's anger. For a second Law didn't understand if Penguin was angry at his dismissive attitude or Killer. He was just about to question the man before the man continued, "How do you think he's going to feel after being lied to for months by his best friend. And that his best friend is fucking his enemy?"

Law lip-twitched, "What are you implying?"

"Sometimes Law you are so insensitive to anyone else's feelings than your own. I'm happy you found Kid and that you both love each so much that your friend and his friend mean total shit to you. What the fuck happened on your birthday? One minute we are enjoying ourselves next you went missing and didn't them us. You two went away and didn't you even bother gave us a text. I love you Law, but please do me a favour go tell Killer. You don't care about Killer and he doesn't care about you. But there is one thing you two have in common and that's Kid. If Kid means that much to you, do the decent thing and tell Killer to his face." Law stumbled for words. For a smart man, he never realised how dangerous and stupid he was being. Penguin was right and it took guts for his friend to tell him the truth. Yes, he was ashamed and felt humiliated being spoken down to like a child. However, he needed to hear it. He needed to know what damage he's been creating. And being selfish to those to care about him the most. It hurt to hear the truth. He wanted to cry, something he had not done since his parents died. He held back the sob and tightly closed his eyes to stop the tears.

"I'm sorry." Law whimpered and the tears ran down his face, "I'm sorry-"

"No no no Law." Shachi stood and went to his friend's side, "Don't cry Law, we aren't angry. We could never be angry with you. You are our friend, we care for you." Shachi wrapped his arms around Law and held him tight, "Penguin just being a blunt dickhead like normal. He's only trying to help in his twist bird like ways. Look. I know why you didn't want to tell people. Trust me if I was in your situation I would do the same." Shachi pulled back and Law wiped his eyes with his sleeve. "Now chin up. You should be happy. Not every day you come out saying you're dating the oh so feared Eustass Kid."

"Haha, thanks, Sha." Law smiled and peeked over the man's shoulder at Penguin. The bird named man smiled and playfully rolled his eyes.

Law straightened himself out and coughed. "I'm going to go met Killer. I want to tell him the truth."

"That's a death trap!"

"You were right Peg. I'm the reason why there is a drift between the two. I have made him feel like shit for years and now I've stolen his best friend from him. Sha, can I have Kid's phone?" The ginger cautiously passed the phone to Law. Typing in the password, Law called Killer. This time, the blondes phone was on.

He took a heavy breath in before speaking, "Killer. I'll meet you out the back of the school. Please come alone." The phone went dead. He turned to his worried friends with a smile, "Promise me you won't tell Kid. I need to speak to Killer alone and I don't want Kid to be involved. I don't want to ruin their friendship."

Shachi nodded, "I promise."

"Peg?"

Penguin stood for a moment thinking. He knew Killer wouldn't want to talk. Law knew this. It was stupid. "I know you can defend yourself but do you really think Killer is going to hold back."

Law turned on his heel, he glanced back at Penguin who was shaking his head. He gulped nervously and went to met the blonde.

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Before meeting Wire and Heat, he searched the dining hall, toilets and even the smoking area for his blonde friend. When he couldn't him, he went off to the garden. Storming down the hallway, he searched his pockets for his phone. Then remembered he'd left it on the rooftop. A group of people walked past him gossiping about something but Kid took no notice. It felt weird being back in the school after being away. It was like when you woke up and shaved then walked outside and the cold air hit your face. Weird. Pushing passed more people, he realised that the over students were running past him. Someone shouted, 'Fight!' Kid rolled his eyes. He remembered the last time there was a fight in the school and he and Killer went around making bets on who would win. Kid always won. A student pushed passed him and Kid grabbed the boy by his collar, "Do you fucking mind!"

"Sorry Eustass." The boy cried and Kid lets go. As the boy ran off he heard him say to his friends 'Do you believe about him and Law?' Kid blinked and glared at the boy running. Did he hear right? Shachi had been telling the truth. Shaking his head, he went to open the door until Wire burst through it. "WHERE THE FUCK IS KILLER?" Wire asked annoyed. He took a breath of air before grabbing Kid's shoulders and shaking the man, "Where the hell is Killer?"

"I don't know, I've been looking for him." Kid snarled and pushed his friend off him. "What are the heck's going on here?"

"You don't know?" Heat eyes widened.

"Know what?"

"Fucking hell Kid! You and Law are the talk of the school. And Killer is going off it!" Wire yelled, his face turning red as he paced back down the corridor with Heat and Kid. "Please tell me Law's still on the roof?"

"Yeah? What's going on? Who the hell is fighting?" Kid asked Wire who just shrugged his shoulders. In a hurry all three of the men rushed to the top of the roof. When the door smashed open they met Shachi and Penguin. "Where's Law?"

Shachi fumbled to make an excuse until Penguin cut in, "He and Killer are at the back of the school fighting. If you come here you can see them." Penguin said bored as he pointed over to the men. All they could see was the group of people but no Killer or Law. "No point trying to stop it Eustass. Law wants to talk to Killer alone."

"That ain't talking!" Kid went to walk out the door before Hear stopped him in his tracks, "Heat?"

"Please, Kid. Think about what you are going to. Killer's your friend. He's hurting." Heat defended the blonde. Kid was taken back by the comment. "You and Law are very destructive people. Your happiness was going to come at a price."

"What I'm going to do?" Kid clenched his fist, "I will not let Law and Killer fight. You can stand up here and watch but I need to sort this out once and for all." Heat stood out the way and let Kid leave. He looked up to Wire who was rolling his eyes.

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A kick went flying to the right side of Law's head – just a few inches missing his ear. Killer had purposely missed proving a point. Not amused at the sudden audience, Law eyes slowly moved to the foot as Killer stayed still with a dark scowl. Killer's fists were clenched so tight that he was drawing blood with his own nails. "You couldn't help yourself. You have to dig your nails into everything that isn't yours." Killer spat out in venom. He was blinded by rage at Law. The man had stolen his best friend from under his nose. Returning his foot to the ground, Killer collided his fist into Law's stomach. A gawk exited Law mouth as the pain erupted within him. He bent over holding his stomach tightly in pain.

The black haired boy hissed as he stood back up straight. His normal bored expression returned to his face, "Okay Killer, you've hit me. Can we go talk somewhere more private." He stared at the crowd of students. Most cheering and placing bets on who to win. The blonde laughed dryly and pushed Law's body back, making him tumble over. The wannabe doctor didn't know what hit him as Killer placed his full weight on his hand.

"Fuck no. This is happening here. I want the whole school to hear you admit to your dirty secret." Killer continued to laugh at his rival. Law fingers wrapped around Killer's shoes and with all his strength he pushed the man off his hand. "Killer grabbed Law by his shirt and dragged the man to his feet. Law sighed at ran his good hand through his hair. "Do you want, to tell the truth, or you going to keep pretending nothing's going on?" Killer landed a punch to Law's chin, luckily Law moved just in time to avoid a full power. Instead, he only got Killer's knuckles.

"Come on, Killer, don't make a scene out of this." Law held his jaw, now tasting his own blood in his mouth.

Killer frowned darkened – his brow knitting together tightly, "He lied to me! He was supposed to be my fucking friend and he lied to me. I thought he had a girlfriend. I was actually happy for the bastard. But now, he made a fool out of me. He didn't have a girlfriend. Did he?" Killer sneered in disgust as he grabbed Law's arm and twisted it back. "ANSWER ME!"

"AH-NO" Law tightly closed his eyes and clenched his teeth to bare the pain, "He never had a girlfriend." Gulping harshly, Killer let go of Law who fell to the ground in pain. The cold truth sunk in and there were gasps and whispers from those around them. Law held his arm and shook his head, "Is this what you want Killer? No Kid did not have a girlfriend. He doesn't even like girls. He has a boyfriend and it's me."

The student's voices got louder as the rumours were confirmed. Rolling his shoulders, Killer growled, "Horrid." Killer went to hit Law ones more but the wannabe doctor moved and avoided the hit. He stood quickly and jumped behind Killer. "Stop moving and face me like a man, you the disgusting excuse for a human."

Killer launched forward to dropped the raven-haired boy to the floor. He grabbed Law's arm once more and bent it back until he heard a pop. Law screamed in pain yet gained enough courage to speak, "Hit me. Punch me. Hurt me. But it won't stop the truth. Kid and I are together. He loves me." A fist flew into Law's cheek. He spat out blood and tried to break free from the man. "You can't be this angry over your friend being happy." Another punch to his face. Then another. Hot blood coursed through his veins and fuelled his strength. His knuckles burnt from impact and Law's blood trickled over them. It wasn't until he was getting dragged off by teachers that Law wasn't moving. Killer shrugged in their grip but was dragged away from Law. He saw a flash of red as his friend raced past him to Law's side.

It wasn't until then that he'd realise the mistake he had made.