Original characters © Eiichiro Oda. Creative story © shipfiend. Cover art © gg-xx.

Law watched Luffy sing a little song as he ate his pastry. He was resting against his chair, his arm hung over it. The chair tilted away, something Law did when he was frustrated and anxious. He simply could not stay still, and his fingertips rapped against the wooden table. Luffy, however, seemed unaware of his boyfriend's dark demeanor. Much to Law's chagrin, Luffy expected Law to be in a foul mood, which he often corrected with a kiss or kind words until it turned to something a bit more provocative. Still, Luffy followed his stomach first and then his heart, and right now, Luffy's focus was on his meal.

It was twice as big as his face, and the huge rolled strawberry shortcake was filled with sweet cream and gooey red jelly. Luffy was about to take a big bite, but Law's temple pulsed. His fist banged the table and he flung his arm out.

Splat went the delicious baked good into another customer's face, who watched the two as the sugar and soft bread fell off his nose and dripped out of his hair. Unfortunately, he could not get two words in as Law quickly took the silence of the café to yell in a hoarse whisper, "How dare you let Nami go off with that man!"

Luffy looked at the mess with a whimper but redirected his gaze to his flaming, almost literally, boyfriend. "Law, you did not need to hurt the food."

Law jumped and practically flipped the table with fury. "No, I can't hurt you so I am resigned to throw your stupid bread around."

Luffy shrugged his shoulders and called for the waitress, "Another, please!" he said with a smile, then looked at the man still covered in food, "Oh, and please put his bill on mine. Sorry about that!"

The man muttered about disrespect until Law drew Luffy's attention back to him with a somber exit. Luffy thanked the waitress for the food to go, apologized again to the man, and followed Law out.

When Luffy exited he found Law pacing by a bench and walked over with a spring in his step. "Do you want to tell me what that was all about?"

Law shook his head and balled his hands into fists, "They are definitely sleeping together. Ugh, can you imagine? He didn't even have his own room! Luffy!" He addressed the man with a frown, "Why don't they have separate rooms?"

Luffy sighed and sat on the bench, ready to eat his goodies, but stopped himself in fear that Law would knock it down again. "Okay, listen. I run this company-"

"Loosely," Law said with snark.

"But I am not their babysitter or their parent. They can make their own decisions, and you've seen the work they have produced together. It is amazing. Law, admit it…Nami is really working hard and I don't think you are being fair right now."

Law hated when his usually very silly and comical lover turned into a rationale and strong-minded leader. It was his favorite thing about Luffy, his initiative, and self-confidence, but this was not the time to use it. Law just wanted Nami to be separated from the man who was clearly…

Law blanched at the thought of what they could have been doing. Nojiko would not tell him anything, but Law was no fool. They did not have separate rooms, which meant they shared one. They shared space and things. Maybe even a bed…a bathroom? Law wondered if Nami still acted as cheekily as she always did. That was Nami's nature, and if Zoro was some weak-willed man, she would have her way with him easily. However, Law found Zoro to be headstrong, stubborn and dominating. All these things would be fine if he did not believe Zoro would use that against his sister, who would inevitably make an unwise decision. The elevator incident was months ago, but if only a few minutes could turn into such perversion, Law could not fathom what months could do to them.

"Traffie?" Luffy said with a mouth full of pastry.

Law looked out from the brim of his hat that covered up his weary eyes. Luffy looked at him with such a sweet smile, and Law reached out to wipe some cream off the edge of his mouth. Luffy grinned and leaned forward to place a kiss on Law's lips.

Law returned it with a chaste embrace and as they pulled apart, Law licked his lips and groaned, "I hate bread."

Luffy happily munched away, "But you love me, right?" Law blushed under his hat and nodded quickly and Luffy laughed, "Okay, listen. The holidays are coming up. I'll call them back. You can look at your sister yourself and see how she's doing. But I think you might be pleasantly surprised."

Law grunted, "I would see her myself if you would tell me exactly where she is. I'd go to her then."

Luffy shook his head, "No way. You'd only distract her."

Law muttered under his breath, "I think she's more distracted by the one you sent her off with."

But Luffy continued, "Besides, I like you by my side. We're partners, right?"

Law looked over at the man who gazed at him with such intensity. Another habit Luffy had was making heavy promises and deep commitments with a look of sheer desire. Luffy lived as he loved, and when he wanted something, he looked at it like it was the only thing in front of him. Very often, Law was the focus of that attention, and Law was not used to such passion in a man so kind and simple.

Law cleared his throat, "If you think you're just going to have your way with me, it's no use. I need to get back to the hospital soon…"

Luffy licked his lips, signifying he finished his large and unevenly portioned meal of sugar and fat. "Hmm, I do like a challenge."

And with that Luffy grabbed Law's hand and pulled him into the car. Law would try to stop him, but they both knew Law did not have it in him to deny Luffy whatever Luffy wanted. That was Law's habit of falling completely in love with the man and wanting to see him happy even if it meant he would be late for work. However, Luffy knew full well that with Law's status, there was no punishment for their delay. Nevertheless, Luffy liked to make Law feel like it was their first time all over again.

Based on this cute image I found of Trafalgar smacking cake out of Luffy's hand and it hits Kidd right in the face. Haha. I would have made it Kidd here, but I have plans for Kidd…don't worry. Lol - anyways, I cannot for the life of me find the original work and who to credit it to as I cannot read Japanese, but if anyone knows…let me know cause I would love to thank them for the inspiration! I found the image here: .st/a/122244190/p but I think it was on Pinterest?

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P.S. Shoutout to MsApollina for the fun review! I love jokes and comments - so that kinda made my day and urged me to get on this story again:)