Within Touch Yet Out Of Touch
Chapter Twenty One - Twenty One and Free
Law slouched exhausted on one of the tables of a small café located in the corner - hidden yet seen. In one hand he was a cheap cup of coffee. He took a appreciative sip as his tired eyes dragged themselves over the small café that Kid and Alex had dragged him to. Bringing along Ace and Nami with them. It had been a long day, although it had barely even begun. So much drama was happening and he had no control over it. These small moments let him relax back and think. To reflect over things. Alex had a idea which Law somehow already knew. It was strange to say he could read the younger man's mind. Not like Kid's. Kid was a puzzlement to Law. He could even say that Kid was a 'mindfuck'. Anyway, getting to the point. Alex had suggested that Law needed to 'end' it. Meaning he should 'end' it with Kid. But...Alex meant in a different way.
So, there was only one more way. To fool Doflamingo. A hard trick Law knew. The man knew everything. Law had to pretend not to be with Kid. Because the his father already knew about them. Alex had purposely invited Ace and Nami. Those two worked for Doflamingo, although Ace had already said the truth, it would be suspicious not to bring him.
Kid and Alex were involved in small talk. They'd just finished their shift at twelve and now were enjoying a dinner. Both had a plate full of delicious looking burgers and chips and seemed to be enjoying it as they shoved their faces while talking. Nami and Ace were talking while they both drank a cup of coffee.
The seating arrangement was purposely set up by Alex. The ginger was planning something and it kind of scared Law at how tactical the man was. Maybe he just liked the excitement of this whole thing or he truely cared about hid big brothers relationship with Law. The older man guessed it was the later. Alex and Kid had a bond that Law was jealous of. Him and Justice never acted like this together.
Speaking of Justice, she was part of the plan as well. Everyone was involved. His thoughts were broken when a ring rung out in the room from his phone. He took the phone out and saw he'd got a message.
Law, I'm so sorry. Please, please come home.
-Justice
Sighing, Law questioned if he should text back. Maybe she was just playing with him. He just hoped Doflamingo hadn't done something to her. He knew last time was an accident and that Doflamingo would never hurt his precious little girl but...he couldn't trust the man. But she was an important part of the plan, a very important part of the plan, but he didn't quite know how to reply to the text. He left the text message on the screen and left the item on the table as he glanced to Alex then back at the mobile he had placed on the table, Alex gave a slight nod in understanding. Law nudged Kid in the side and dragged the man up and from the table heading toward the toilets of the cafe. As he left he heard Alex speaking 'Probably went to the loo,' at least the man knew how to keep peoples cover. He was worried about this plan, pulling it off would be difficult. And knowing Kid he wouldn't understand hints because sometimes the man couldn't think very far into things. But all he could do was try.
Law pushed the men's room door open with a force he didn't realize he had then swiftly turned to face Kid and sighed. Kid looked at the smaller man questioningly before he piped up.
"What did Alex mean earlier when he said 'this has to end'?" Kid questioned, but was quickly glomped into a bone crushing hug. He frowned in confusion but hugged back.
"I just hope your a good actor when i finally tell you what he meant. But when you realize please try your best to play along."
"Law-i don't understand-i-" Kid was utterly confused.
"Kid, please trust me, i can't explain it, but when the time is right you'll understand. Please, promise me you will play along."
"I trust you. I promise." Kid didn't know what was going to happen but he had a feeling it was something that was key and he couldn't mess it up. Now he was exceedingly nervous. Law smiled and caught a small kiss of his lover. Moving, Law exit the bathroom with a pretend frown. He sat down with a fake defeated sign. Kid return as well confused but copied his lover and sighed. Alex passed back Law's phone with a text saying.
Hey Justice, I'm coming home in a bit to get my stuff and I'm staying with Crocodile.
- Law
Law looked suspicious at the message Alex written but nodded. Maybe staying with his father was better than being with Doflamingo. At least he'd feel safe. Justice was a grown girl now and she was more than capable of looking after herself. Pressing send, Law smiled to Alex before the man rolled his eyes to Kid then back to Law. hinting to get this show over with.
Nami was talking to Kid about something and strangely, Law knew exactly what to say. To say, Law felt he was a good enough actor to pull this off. "How do you know her?" He said with a growl as he glared at Nami with hate. What had happened earlier had annoyed him. She was all over him and Kid did fuck all about it. Law did feel a little jealous. "You looked a little bit friendly in the gym."
Not liking what Law was implying, Kid argued, "She's my client-"
"Do you generally flirt with your clients?" Law snapped.
"Flirt? I wasn't flirting. Why would you even suggest such a stupid thing?"
"Now I'm stupid!" Law jumped up with a sneering face and clenched fists, "Thanks for the shitty complement you cheating scumbag."
Still not noticing the plan, Kid reacted like he normally would and used fire with fire, "Me the cheat? Take a look in the mirror slut!"
There was a dark silence that hung in the air as the whole cafe went quite. Alex nearly dropped his cup at the comment. He hoped Kid didn't mean that.
Law eyebrows drooped as he looked at the floor, "Fine, if you think I'm such a slut then we're over. Fuck you Kid!" Leaving, Law slammed the cafe door closed as Kid watched his lover leave. Alex got quick to his feet and shook his head. Kid only questioned what he meant.
"Well...eventful." Ace said before Alex snapped at him.
"Thanks you two, just ruin a perfectly good relationship." Alex suppressed the smile as he got his brother and walked him out the cafe, "We'll go home, okay?"
Kid was just too shocked at what had happened. He thought him and Law were fine.
As they exited the building, Alex took Kid around a alley where the redhead was suddenly jumped by a pair of warm arms. Kid stood more confused at why Law was now hugging him.
"That was awesome you guys, I think they bought it." Alex rewarded.
Law chuckled and kissed Kid's cheek, "I know right, did you see their faces. Priceless."
"W-w-wait...what's happening?" Kid interrupted as he got away from the embrace, "I thought you just broke up with me?"
Law raised a brow, "No, it was a act Kid to fool Ace and Nami so they'd go back to Doflamingo and say we're over."
"So we're still together?" Kid asked still a bit hurt.
Hugging the man, Law nodded, "Yeah, if you still want me."
Grinning widely, Kid caught Law's lips in a small kiss, "Very much."
"Okay, stop kissing you gays." Alex laughed and the pair broke away smiling, "Law you need to go home sad and shit and get your stuff."
And the plan was in action, Law had called the limo to pick him and got in without the limo driver seeing Kid and Alex who had walked away after go over the plan once more. Well, Law and Alex were coming up with the plan when Kid just stood looking like he was about to kill something. He just didn't like the idea of sneaking around. Getting in the limo, he instructed to go to the mansion and he left.
Alex and Kid left the alley after Law drove away. "What's wrong?"
"I don't like this idea of yours, and don't try and deny it wasn't your idea." Kid paced in the alley frowning at the dark cement of the floor.
"Kid i'm sorry it was the only way to-"
"Alex, this is a really stupid idea. I can't believe you thought of something like this, its mad! Are you crazy this could get us into serious shit. I don't like the idea of having to snoop around." Kid finished face palming as Alex stood with his arms crossed looking at his brother unimpressed with his brow raised, whilst he bit his bottom lip.
"Are you finished?" Alex grunted.
"Wh-yea, what the hell is wrong with you all of a sudden?"
"Nothing, nothing, lets just go and find this damn hotel so we can meet Law there." Alex wasn't expecting Kid to be happy with him but he wasn't expecting to be criticized for trying to help keep Law and him together. Next time he wouldn't bloody bother... Who was he kidding of course he would.
Entering his house, Law wore a straight face. There was fumble and a crash before he was dragged in a bone-crushing hug by his younger sister. She shook her head into his chest as she mumbled unhearable words. Law sighed softly and held her back and whispered, "I'm going to pack." Automatically she let go and nodded.
Doflamingo stood at the door way grinning like a mad man, "So Croccy called and asked you to live with him? Fu Fu..."
"Like hell I'd wanna stay here" Law mumbled and made his way up the stairs being followed by his father. The blonde seemed to be in a awfully happy mood. And dare Law say it frightened him. "Do you have something to say? Or are you trying to stop me because I'm leaving."
"No, no. I don't care if you leave, it's just where you go is what I care about." Doflamingo said in a mocking tone. They reached Law's room where the younger man entered and threw the door closed, only for it to be stopped by the blonde.
Law took a large brown suitcase from under his bed and begun to pack his stuff. Doflamingo closed the door behind him and huffed out annoyed, "Fuck sake, answer me Law!"
"Like you just said you don't care so why would I tell you. And don't bother coming up with a story because we both know that you only want to know because you miss Crocodile." Law sneered and slammed a bunch hoodies into the suitcase. Doflamingo eyebrow's twitched behind his glasses as his grin fell into a dark frown, "And before you ask, he sounds happier now your over."
"Be quiet." The taller man ordered in a low, whispering voice.
Law hummed and put in his jeans and boxers. With no more room, he got another suitcase from under his bed and begun to fill that with shirts, socks, cologne. Basically anything he could find. Doflamingo watched although he seemed to be in deep thought. Law believed he'd hit a nerve. Noting that he'd indeed filled another suitcase with his clothes, he remembered having a smaller one on top of his wardrobe. Going to the tall wardrobe, he attempted to get it but Doflamingo already had. Flinching at being so close to the other man, Law looked up in shock. Doflamingo passed over the suitcase then reached for his pocket to receive his wallet. "Here's some money-"
"I refuse to take anything I haven't owed you-"
"I know, I know, you've told me. Just take it..." Taking the money from his father, Law noticed that it's was a large amount and gawked. "I don't want you relying on your father for everything..."
Law put the money in his pocket and continued to pack. He placed his laptop, phone charger, toothbrush, shampoo, shaver and books in. Then he looked around the room. There was nothing else he really needed or wanted. "I'm going."
The bird nodded, picked up the larger suitcases and took his leave downstairs. Not even saying good-bye, because Law knew he wouldn't see the man wave him off. Law looked down at the last suitcase for a moment, finally embracing the sad truth before taking it downstairs where he was met by Justice and his other suitcases.
Law placed the smaller suitcase down and pulled her into a hug. The girl hugged back quickly "I'll miss you."
"Hm." Law broke away and took his phone from his pocket. From there he ordered a taxi, knowing having the limo drop him off was risky.
After calling the taxi company, Law took the three suitcases outside with Justice's help. The taxi drove over and stopped before them. Law opened the boot and begun to pile in his suitcases with Justice. The girl stayed silent. When closing the boot, Law turned to her and whispered in her ear, "Don't fall for his tricks."
"I won't." Justice laughed.
Again, they broke away only for Law to hold her chin in his hand, "I mean it, I don't want you to get hurt."
"Make sure Papi's okay..." She changed the subject and Law didn't question her.
Law walked to the passenger seat door with his sister, "Good bye Justice."
"B-bye Law-"
The older man got in and ordered the taxi man to drive to the hotel. He gave her a wave and a smile, which she returned, before catching glimpse of Doflamingo standing at the door. He said something and Justice turned and nodded. The taxi had already begun to drive away but he saw her instantly go in the house. Him following after and closing the door.
Law suspiciously thought of something. But he would wait a little longer until he knew he was right.
"This is gonna turn into a routine, we're down an alley again." Kid grunted not amused by the whole situation. He paced around in the darkness of the alley's thick and black shadows, eye's darting around every so often.
"Shut up complaining already, it's so you and Law can still see each other without shit happening." Alex waved his brothers comment off as he peered around the corner to check the road for Law's taxi.
"Alex, how the hell did this entire plan just pop into your head. Or have you done this kind of thing before? Oh wait never mind, forget i asked."
"Yes it just popped into my head. I'm sometimes clever like that, believe it or not." Alex joked.
"Or your just used to sneaking around." Kid mumbled under his breath, but received a glare and a hiss in response from Alex.
"The taxi's here, asshole, wait until Laws got his stuff out and paid the cabby." Alex held out his arm stopping Kid in his tracks as he's about to walk out onto the street.
"This isn't fucking mission impossible, we aren't under cover." Kid growled.
"Yes we fucking are, the taxi driver could be working for Doflamingo you idiot, you have to expect the unexpected." Alex snapped, rolling his eyes at how stupid Kid was at the moment. Law paid for the taxi and the taxi driver took out the luggage and Law helped him. As the driver got back in and drove away, Alex commented on something which made Kid scowl. "Sometimes I question if you even like Law."
Law took out his phone and called Alex, making Kid to growl back, "And I question why my boyfriend is calling you instead of me."
Alex answered and walked out the alley, "Hey Law." He ended the call and put his phone away.
Law put his phone back in his jeans pocket and grinned, "Hey Alex, where's Kid?"
Kid walked out frowning. Law went to ask what was wrong before he was dragged into a kiss. Catching the older man of guard. Alex raised his eyebrows and sighed, knowing full well what Kid was saying. Back off was practically written all over the mans face. His brother honestly thought that he was out to steal Law from him. Oh bless. He would never dream of it. But if Kid was getting this paranoid over the friendship he had with Law, he was already down shit creek.
A/n - Thanks for reading :)