A/N: sorry it's been so long omg. school has been kicking my ass.

58. I Love You

3 Days Later

It's the afternoon.

They're in a hospital, and Law's in Luffy's room, sitting by his bedside, watching him sleep peacefully without a care in the world. He can't believe it's been three whole days since the incident with the Family.

A lot has happened.

He briefly remembers being knocked out and waking up to a swarm of doctors and nurses over him. He remembers looking over to Luffy on a stretcher, also out cold, with nurses and doctors of his own over him.

Then he was out again, and woke up the next day to acute pain in his side and shoulder. He was groggy as ever living hell, but he was awake enough to hear the screams of friends calling his name. Shachi, Penguin, and Bepo were there as he woke up, crying, thankful that he was alright. He remembers them going on about how if they had been there, they would've kicked the Family's asses. And of course they would. They always had Law's back, ever since the beginning. They said they were also gonna stay during Law's recovery, and although Law resisted it, he didn't have much energy to spare to say no.

Then he asked about Luffy.

Apparently, he hadn't woken up yet.

Law wanted to go to him, but Shachi had calmed him down, told him to eat and drink something. Luffy couldn't be seen right now, anyway. He was in surgery.

Surgery.

It got every nerve of his on edge.

Regardless, Law attempted to calm himself, letting the men around him drone on about how they were alerted of the whole situation (Zoro gave them a text) and how they got there (they drove, taking turns). It's a long winded story, but Law's glad they talk, because it helps him take his mind off of Luffy's state of affairs. Before he knows it, he drifts off asleep to their voices, mind succumbing to rest.

The next morning, the second day, Law is up bright and early. He's much more awake than the previous day.

The nurse came in and gave him the clear to walk about how he wishes. The first few steps out of his bed she has to help him, but then he gets the hang of it again, and is able to move without that terrible pain shooting up his limbs. His side and shoulder from where he got stabbed still ache, but it was okay.

When spotted out of his room, Sabo smiled at him. "Yo, you're finally up."

"I feel like I've been hit by a truck," Law grumbled, rubbing his forehead.

"I don't blame you." Sabo motioned for him to follow, and Law did so. "You've been through hell."

"Where are you taking me?" Law asked, not really paying attention to where he was being led.

"To the others. Everyone has woken up already-"

That got Law's attention. "Even Luffy?"

Sabo frowned slightly over his shoulder. "My brother...is still asleep."

That got Law's heart twisting. "Can I see him?"

"The doctors are still working on him. They say he can't have visitors until tomorrow."

As a doctor himself, Law knew how that went, but damn, it takes every bit of self-restraint not to shake the answer out of Sabo. He wanted to go to Luffy, stay by his side, be the support he so obviously needs. But alas. He was still being cared for.

Goddamn it.

Sabo opened up the door to a new room, small, with a table and chairs situated in the middle. There are no windows, but there are columns that hold up the ceiling. In the room are Kidd, Sanji, Zoro, Cavendish, Barty, and Koala. When Law entered, Sabo shut the door behind him, offering for him to take a seat. No one else sat.

Law stood.

"I'm glad you're finally awake," Sanji said with a relieved smile. "We were worried."

"Thanks," Law murmured, shifting on his feet. "Where...are my friends? And why are you all here?"

"They went back to the hotel to sleep. They were by your side all night, after all." Sabo clapped his back lightly as he moved further into the room.

"And we're here to talk about what happened," Koala answered, but Law made a face.

"I'd much rather just go to where Luffy is," he said.

"Luffy's gettin' taken care of," Kidd gruffed.

Law narrowed his eyes at him. "What the fuck are you still doing here?" He turned to the long haired blonde in the room. "And who the fuck are you?"

"Trafalgar-" Kidd began, but Cavendish cut him off.

"I'm the one who helped save Luffy," Cavendish said curtly, "you should be thankful."

Barty eyed him silently but didn't say a word.

"I see," Law returned, "well in that case, thank you. But I still don't want to talk about this, things are already done."

"Just thought you wanted to know things, that's all," Zoro shrugged.

"Like what?"

"The castle has been destroyed in the fire," Koala informed, "and the Family members that have been defeated have all been taken into custody. The ones who died are getting taken care of as well."

"Thank god," Law huffed, "about time."

"Baby 5 and Buffalo have gone back home," Sabo added on, "they said their role is finished."

"The doctors discovered the drug we were investigating in Luffy," Koala said, and Law turned to her, alarmed.

"Is he alright?" he asked with concern.

"Yes. He's fine; he has resisted the poison somehow." Koala shook her head with a smile. "That boy, he is very lucky."

"So there's no more drugs anymore?" Sanji asked.

"Right," Barty answered for his superiors. "No more."

"Then do you think the club will reopen?" Sanji wondered.

"Wasn't it run by that clown Doflamingo? I doubt it." Kidd folded his arms.

Zoro put a hand on Sanji's shoulder. "There's still the one run by Mihawk if you want to strip again."

Something exciting flashed in Sanji's eyes. "Yes, I want."

"Talk about that later," Law grunted, "right now I want to know if I can see Luffy."

Koala sighed. "The pain medicine he was given makes him really drowsy. He woke up briefly yesterday, but went back to sleep quickly. He hasn't woken up since."

Law balled his hands into fists by his side. "That's not what I asked. I said can I see him?"

"Calm down, Trafalgar." Kidd glared from across the room. "You ain't the only one who wants to see him."

And as much as he wanted to tear into the red nuisance for even being there, he had a point. He's sure everyone in that room was impatient as well, even more so than him since they were actually awake the entire time.

Law soothed his ruffled feathers, deflating slightly. "Whatever."

Zoro stepped forward. "And Law, don't you have something to say to us?"

Law raised a brow. "No?"

"Think hard," Sanji offered.

It's only when he racked his brain does he remember, but not in time.

Zoro frowned deeply in his direction. "You knocked us out and left us in a damn warehouse. What the hell man?"

"Sorry," Law apologized weakly, but Zoro continues.

"You left with the enemy, we had no clue what you were doing or if you had a plan. I mean, next time we see you, you're covered in blood head to toe and look on the verge of death!"

Law lowered his head, something skin to shame taking hold of him, but Sanji came close and held his shoulder.

"You just worried us," he explained, "I figured you had a plan, to probably go on ahead and do some ballsy shit like you did, but tell us something like that instead of taking it into your own hands."

Law nodded silently, lips pursed. "It was something I had to do myself. Sorry."

"It's already done now, asshole," Zoro grumbled.

"I watched the entire thing unfold," Barty spoke up, "it was terrifying. Law...it was like you were a completely different person."

Law groaned and ran a hand over his face. "The worst parts of me come to the surface when I'm with the Family. Parts of me that I wish stayed hidden."

Barty huffed. "Yeah, I can tell."

"So!" Sabo clapped his hands together and smiled, lips tight. "Anyone care to explain to me why the fuck my brother was kidnapped in the first place?"

Law, Zoro, Barty, and Sanji all exchange glances. "Oh god, where to even begin..?"

It takes a combined effort of the four men to tell the story, from Law and Luffy's argument (it takes Koala holding Sabo back from Law on that one) to Luffy's going out to the club with Barty, to Barty passing out and subsequently finding the note leading them to the warehouse. And from there, Sabo knew the rest.

"They used him to get to me," Law grunted, muscles working in his jaw just reliving the memory. "I'll never forgive myself for it."

Sabo's look is positively murderous. "I'm not mad at you, Law. You didn't kidnap my brother- those evil Family members did."

Law's expression fell. "But-"

"I'm not going to hear it." Sabo shook his head. "Sure you're not perfect but you didn't instigate anything. You two just so happened to have a falling out. That's normal in a relationship."

"But I was the reason for our falling out-" Ugly guilt reared its head in Law's gut. He would forever feel this awful feeling within him at the entire situation.

"Law." Sabo came forward and looked up into his eyes, all business. "I trust you with my brother. Don't do anything to sully that trust. Understand?"

Law swallowed thickly. "Yes sir."

Sabo smiled, relieved. "Good."

"Doesn't change the fact that he looked like a serial killer when we first stepped in the damn room." Kidd frowned in Law's direction. "What the fuck is your problem?"

Law doesn't rise to the bait, and instead lowered his head. "That Law...was the Law of sixteen years ago, who knew nothing but hatred and violence."

He turns to the rest of the group. "I lost my temper completely and reverted back to that version of myself…I'm not proud of it and I hate that that happened. It was what the Family wanted and I fell right into their trap. I'm so sorry you all had to see that."

"Not gonna lie, you scared the shit out of me, Law," Koala admitted.

"Yeah," Barty agreed, "I almost didn't recognize you."

Law pursed his lips but didn't say anything.

"I knew you were shady, but holy shit man you should've seen yourself," Zoro joined in.

Sanji nodded. "Yeah you just kept shooting and shooting and—"

"Guys, guys!" Sabo said a bit exasperatedly. "See it from Law's point of view." He turned to him. "You were pushed into a corner, Law. It was kill or be killed, from what I saw."

Law melted a little at that. The last time he got comforted about his past mistakes was with Corazon, and the thought of his late father figure gets his heart aching.

Sabo flashed him a smile. "You may be a murderer, but you saved my brother. I don't know what more to ask for." He chuckled a bit. "Funny juxtaposition, considering your career."

"You should be called a surgeon...of death," Barty pipes up and Law rolls his eyes at the familiar nickname.

"Not funny."

To that, Kidd snickered. A smile spread on Cavendish's face as well.

"Well then." Koala walked over to Sabo and tugged on his arm. "We've gotta go. Orders from above."

Sabo gave her this pleading look, and Law can tell Koala's resolve wavered at the expression. "Can we wait at least until Luffy is awake?"

"True, it would be cruel to rip them apart now," Sanji said.

Koala sighed, giving in easily. "Fine, I'll give them some excuse."

"Thanks, you're the best!" Sabo wrapped his arms around her, and Koala all but flamed in his embrace.

"O-Okay!" she sputtered, hands pushing him off. She walked towards the front door and gave everyone a wave of the hand. "Give Luffy my regards when he wakes up!"

And then she's gone.

"I'm headed back to the waiting room then," Zoro announced, following her. "We had our little chat- it's time to go back to waiting on Luffy."

That was a good idea.

The rest follow out after Zoro, Law included, headed back to his own room to rest and wait for Luffy . Hopefully he would soon. He can't wait to see his smiling face again; it's been far too long.

It's only a matter of time.

Present

It's the third day.

Law was finally able to go to Luffy's room, and he's been by his bedside ever since. People have come in and out to visit, but only Law has stayed the entire time.

Law reaches over and caresses Luffy's face softly, lips tugged downward. He was covered in bandages from head to toe, once a cute innocent face now marred with strips of white and dried blood. Luffy has been through so much, and although Sabo said it wasn't his fault, Law can't help but shoulder some of the blame.

He couldn't forgive himself.

Just because Luffy entered his life, so much shit has gone down.

He's a moment away from drowning in guilt when the door opens. Law jerks his hand back and settles back in his seat, only to do a double take at who it is that enters.

It's Kidd.

"What're you still doing here?" Law seethes, hand curled protectively around Luffy's still one.

"Don't get your panties in a twist," Kidd grits, plopping down on a chair near the door, far away from Luffy, "I don't plan on staying long."

The two share a stretch of uncomfortable silence before Kidd sighs from deep in his chest. "I hope you're not planning to leave him."

"What?"

"You heard me."

He juts a chin to the sleeping form of Luffy. "I know your type, probably blaming yourself. You're not wrong in a way, but Luffy needs you now more than ever."

Law just stares at him. Kidd rolls his eyes. "Look, I know how Luffy can get," he says, voice gruff. "He's a fucked up kid in his own right. If he doesn't have someone to hold onto after something traumatic happens…"

Kidd narrows his eyes as though recalling memories. "He'll break."

"I'm not leaving Luffy alone if that's what you're worried about." Law looks down at Luffy sleeping away peacefully, not a care in the world. They had a lot of talking to do when he woke up, and Law would be right by his side through it all.

He was never leaving Luffy alone again.

Kidd nods once, twice. "Good."

"So now that you know your ex is in good hands," Law starts, eyes cold, "are you finally going to leave us to our happy ending?"

Kidd's nostrils flare but he doesn't rise to the taunt. "Yes, actually. I've done my part. I'm leaving for real this time."

Law raises a brow, but Kid ignores the look, placing a hand over the bicep of his lost arm. "I was gonna leave town after the whole Doflamingo thing, but then Barty came to me when I was in the hospital, recovering. Said Luffy was in trouble. And I couldn't just leave him to you, since you probably were the cause of said trouble."

Law scowls at him, unable to say anything. He was right, after all.

"So I came to help rescue him." Kidd looks at Luffy with a mix of emotions. "I still care for him, you know. I don't know if what I feel is as strong as it was before, but all I know is that I still wish the best for him. I know how he gets when he needs someone."

Kidd looks directly at Law. "He needs you. No matter how unworthy or shitty you think you are, I see how that boy looks at you. Like you're the fucking sun of his world. I couldn't be that for him but you? You got it. I want Luffy to just be happy, and you're a vital part of that."

"I don't need you to tell me that, I know." Despite what he says, Law thinks Kidd has changed a lot since he first met him. Matured. It didn't mean he hated him any less for what he did to Luffy, but they can at least hold something akin to a conversation without ripping each other's throats out. Well. Sort of.

"I need to get away from all this shit but you? You need to face it like a man. Everything. You gotta at least promise me that."

Law scoffs. "I don't need to promise you anything Kidd, I know what I have to do."

"I hope so." Kidd stands up from his chair and turns to leave.

"You're not waiting until he wakes up?"

Kidd huffs through his nose. "Like you'd appreciate me hanging around longer than I have to."

"True," Law murmurs. Kidd gives him a salute then walks off, opening the door, looking at Luffy one more time, then going through it, closing it firmly behind him. And that was the end of that.

Law sighs and returns to Luffy's still form, Kidd's words reverberating in his head.

He needs you. No matter how unworthy or shitty you think you are.

"Mind your damn business," Law grumbles, leaning forward and kissing Luffy's forehead. He would do Luffy right this time. He just needed to wake up first.

An Hour Later

5:30 PM

"We didn't see you in your room, so a nurse directed us here," Shachi says as he enters Luffy's room loudly. Law glares at him as his other friends enter behind him, grinning.

"Law! How've you been? You can walk now? That's awesome!" Bepo exclaims, and Law finds himself softening.

"I'm glad you're alright, Law," Penguin says, truly thankful, and Law smiles despite everything. At the end of the day, they were his friends, and always would have his back.

"Thanks, I'm good," he answers honestly. But he turns to Luffy and frowns. "But he still hasn't woken up."

"Oh man." Penguin sits down next to Law, watching Luffy sleep. "He's been out for days now."

"Yeah," Law sighs, "I'm worried."

"Don't be," Shachi reassures, "I'm sure he'll be fine."

"I hope so," Law responds, ringing his hands.

8 PM

This time, it's Barty and Sabo that waltz in.

"How is he, doc?" Barty asks, grinning.

Law shakes his head. "No luck."

Sabo pushes back some of the hair from Luffy's forehead, looking down sadly. "I hope he wakes up soon..."

"Me too," Law agrees, heart clenching up. "I miss him."

"I bet you do." Barty nods sagely. "It's been so long."

Sabo sighs and removes his hand. "All we can do is wait."

Law agrees with a drawn out hum, relaxing back into his seat. Sabo and Barty keep him company for a few more minutes before they leave Law alone with Luffy. Law watches the door for a long time after they leave. It's quiet. Too quiet. He wishes he could hear Luffy's laugh again, to fill up the empty space both in the room and in his heart.

11:30 PM

The next pair to come in are Zoro and Sanji.

Zoro takes a look at Luffy through his one good eye and sighs. "Not today, huh?"

Law shakes his head, yawning. "Doesn't look like it."

"Man," Sanji grumbles, "I knew he slept like a log but this is ridiculous."

Law nods dejectedly, a slight headache coming on from dealing with people and the lack of Luffy all day. "Exactly."

"Anyway," the blonde continues, "everyone is headed to the hotel for the night. What are you going to do?"

"I'm staying here."

"Why even ask?" Zoro chuckles humorlessly.

Law gives him a tight smile. "I don't want Luffy to wake up alone."

"Understandable," Sanji says, looking over Luffy. "I'm sure he'd appreciate it, too."

"For sure. Have a good night guys," Law bids with another soft yawn.

Zoro and Sanji wave him goodbye, leaving him alone yet again. He reaches out to Luffy's chest just to feel something, his heartbeat, to steady himself. Upon feeling the steady thrum against his palm, he calms down, sleepy lids drooping. He can't help but sidle in next to Luffy on the bed, lithe body stretched out beside Luffy's, and for some reason, just begins speaking.

"We've been through so much, Luffy," he begins, voice soft. "Remember when our only issue was whether or not your performance at the Going Merry was going to go well? And if you'd get enough tips for the night to cover Ace's hospital bills? And when you tried to make coffee at Amazon Lily but you'd always mess up? And when you were freaking out over assignment deadlines for college? Remember that?"

Luffy of course doesn't respond, but Law continues anyway. "I miss those days. They weren't perfect by any means, but they're better than what we have now. Now it's just...so painful."

He rubs the back of his neck. "And I'm sure I didn't make it any easier for you. I'm sorry. I should've told you about my past and my baggage before everything went up in flames. I tried my best to fix it by myself, but it only ended up with you hurt. I've failed."

It's almost midnight, and Law was just spouting nonsense at this point, but he couldn't stop. He couldn't help but begin to delve into the details of his past, rambling to Luffy about how he was raised by both Doflamingo and Corzaon, and what that entailed. About how he was forced to do terrible things growing up, and how he's repented for it. About the things he's done to Coby. About the many things that he shouldn't have kept to himself.

He rambles on and on, eyes closed as he speaks, at peace. It feels good getting it off his chest, putting it out in the open. He should've had this conversation with Luffy long, long ago, but he was just scared. Scared of what Luffy would think of him after. Now that he knows Luffy would still love him, the words come easier, faster, with more meaning behind them.

Once he's done, he reaches down and plants a soft kiss on Luffy's forehead. "I love you so much, Luffy. Please wake up."

He's about to finally drift off to sleep when a calloused hand wipes away the tears from his eyes. Law widens his eyes in shock to see Luffy looking up at him with a weak smile, eyes barely open, but awake.

"I love you too," he whispers.

Law almost sits up in bed, too startled to make coherent words, but Luffy just laughs, tugging him back down. "Just sleep with me, please. I want to be with you."

Law complies without another word, easily laying back down with his love, unable to refuse him. Luffy slides his hands around Law's waist, pulling him close, burying his head in his chest. Law's still in such shock; he can't believe Luffy finally, finally woke up. Luffy looks up at him, eyes wrinkling from how big his smile was.

"Aw, why are you still crying?" he whispers.

Law didn't even notice. He hastily wipes at his tears, and Luffy chuckles at him. "I can't believe the same Law that can fight like a monster is crying because someone woke up."

"Not just anyone," Law murmurs, planting kisses all across Luffy's hairline, "it's because it's you."

Luffy blushes at that, and god, it's so cute. Oh how Law has missed that blush of his.

"Did you mean it?" Luffy asks suddenly, and Law makes a questioning noise.

"Mean what?"

"The story you said earlier. Was it true?"

"Oh, you heard that?" Now it was Law's turn to blush. "I, um. Yes. It's all true."

Luffy nods slowly, understanding. "I wish you told me earlier."

"I wish I did too," Law sighs, rubbing up and down Luffy's back. "I'm sorry."

"It's okay, we're both here now."

Law yawns, struggling to stay awake. "I'm sleepy."

Luffy smiles into his chest. "I know. Let's sleep."

"But you've been sleeping for ages."

"It's okay. I can sleep better now that you're with me."

Law hums as his lids lower, breathing slowing and getting deeper, and before he knows it, he's out like a light. Luffy holds him tight, not going anywhere, nuzzling into his heat and sighing contently.

"Night, Law."

Outside the door, Barty stares through the small crack between door and wall. "Should I go in there?"

He's hit over the head by Sabo, who glares at him. "Make a move for the door and I'm sliding your ass."

Zoro and Sanji nod in agreement, gazes serious, but amused.

Unlike the last spell of sleep, this time, Luffy wakes up only after five hours of sleep. And he's starving. Law is still asleep next to him, so he tries to be quiet. He reaches over and presses the button for the nurse, hoping to get breakfast. It's no more than a few minutes later that a pretty young woman walks in, closing the door behind her softly upon looking at Law sleeping.

"What can I do for you?" she asks.

"Can I have some breakfast?" Luffy wonders, and the woman flashes him pearly whites.

"Of course! I'll be right back." She leaves with a flourish of clothing.

Luffy turns back to Law, sleeping peacefully. He looks so carefree while sleeping, like he wouldn't hurt a fly. Luffy smiles, planting a soft kiss on his forehead. Law murmurs something and cuddles closer to Luffy in response, and Luffy's heart absolutely swells from how cute it is.

The nurse returns with the food and sets it before Luffy quietly. "TV on or off?"

"On," Luffy decides, "I'll just keep the volume really low."

The nurse nods and flickers on the TV in the upper corner, setting the channel to some anime about pirates. She puts the remote down on the bed. "Anything else I can do for you?"

"No, thank you!"

She smiles then turns to leave again. "Alright, let me know if you need anything else!"

"Oh, wait!"

The woman stops in the door. "Yes?"

"My friends...are they okay?" Luffy frets.

"Oh the rowdy bunch that was here earlier?" she nods. "They all left, but yes, they're alright."

"Thank god," Luffy sighs, sagging against the cushions.

The woman chuckles, then leaves him to his own devices. Luffy returns to watching TV, happy. He was alive. Law was alive. His friends were alive. He couldn't ask for more. He shoves the stale eggs into his mouth, ignoring the slight pain that zips through his body, focusing on the show and eating. He finishes the meal in about five minutes, the food not being nearly enough, but the show is interesting enough to keep his attention off his stomach. He stays like this for another hour, waiting for Law to wake up.

It's the buttcrack of dawn when Law blinks his eyes open.

"Morning sleepyhead," Luffy jokes, poking his nose.

Law yawns and sits up in bed, stretching his arms high above him. "How long have you been up?"

"For about an hour. You really didn't sleep that long."

Law shrugs, rubbing the sleep from his eyes. "My insomnia gets the best of me sometimes."

"Do you want breakfast?" Luffy hands him a plate of eggs, pancakes, some fruits, and bacon. "I got the nurse to bring me another plate for when you woke up."

"Thanks, I appreciate it." Law takes the food gingerly and digs in, too hungry to think of anything else.

They're quiet as they eat, the soft sounds of the TV the only thing filling their silence. It's only after Law is halfway done with his food that he pauses, looking Luffy over carefully.

"How are you?"

"I'm alright," Luffy responds, holding out his arm and clapping his bicep. "A little sore, but otherwise okay!"

"It's a miracle you didn't come out worse, especially after surgery." Law leans forward and rubs a thumb under his left eye. "...You have stitches here now."

"Yeah, it was just a scratch." Luffy touches the thin skin there and smiles lopsidedly. "It's all healed up though, don't worry!"

Law looks down, and almost chokes on a breath. A big fleshy pink 'x' marred the skin on Luffy's chest, big and prominent against his front. It's long since scabbed over and healed, but he bets it still hurts a lot. "And your chest..."

"They uh. Used this branding iron thing on me…" Luffy trails off.

Law lets sorrow overcome him. "No need to explain. I'm so sorry, Luffy."

"No." Luffy intertwines their fingers. "It's not your fault, Law. I'm with you, that's all I care about."

Law's heart absolutely soars. He needs to start to forgive himself. "Me too, love. Me too."

Luffy moves to hug him gently, pulling Law down into a searing kiss. It's been ages since they've last kissed like this, easy and without rush, just reveling in the feel of the other person. Law sighs against Luffy's lips, licking playfully into his mouth. God, how he missed this. Just him and Luffy, Luffy and him. And his lips. So soft, so supple, so kissable. Law tilts his head to taste more, lips twitching when Luffy moans against his mouth.

Law backs away first, pulling his bottom lip into his mouth to taste the vestiges of Luffy. "I missed that," he says, eyes sparkling.

"Me too," Luffy pants, red up to his ears. "A lot."

Law's eye catches his stitches and chest again, and he frowns. "Are you sure you're okay though? With your wounds?"

"I could ask you the same thing," Luffy returns.

Law reaches over to his left shoulder. "It's just my stab wound and some burns from the fire. Nothing too big."

"Oh damn I forgot about that," Luffy murmurs worriedly, "are you alright?"

"It was shallower than expected, so yes, I'm fine." Law gives Luffy a grin. "Still kind of hurts though."

"Then shouldn't you be resting in bed?" Luffy asks, concerned.

Law relaxes back on the cot, snuggling up to Luffy. "What do you mean? I am resting in bed."

Luffy rolls his eyes good naturedly and accepts the cuddles. "Smooth."

Law laughs genuinely for the first time in a long time. Luffy does that to him, and always would.

He loved him.

And he was never letting go.

A/N: thanks for reading!

P.S. their fluff is so cute to write.