A/N - Seems I had an issue and it posted the wrong chapter :/

Over the next few days you settled into life at Grand Line Highschool, you still felt awkward when in a large group but Vivi was always willing to wander off with you during lunch if it got too much for you. You spoke to Camie every night, things had settled down at your old school, luckily, she did have other friends and not just you so you are happy she isn't alone and is doing good. You had introduced her to Vivi via messenger app and the two of them hit it off instantly, teaming up against you and teasing you constantly for your awkwardness. You still gave your uncle the cold shoulder but you were starting to think that you should forgive him now. It was Friday morning as you rushed to get ready, having overslept, you were hopping down the stairs while trying to jimmy your foot into your shoe and tame your (h/l) (h/c) hair into something that could at least pass off as decent. A set of keys is dangled in front of your face once you have landed at the bottom, you pause, balancing on one foot and look at your uncle who jingles the keys, "So since Shakky and I are going to be more busy with work now you've settled, I was thinking you could drive yourself to school, I already ran it by your mother, you have your license and it's a waste if you're not going to use it," he smiles at you, you had gotten your license as soon as you could, not that you needed to drive back in Sabaody, the way to travel around back home was rather unique to the region.

"Whose car am I driving?" you ask slowly, hoping it isn't your aunts, because you would be scared you would damage the small convertible,

"Your own. It's nothing special, but it will get you from a to b and it's been checked and serviced,"

"You got me a car?" your eyes widen as he nods, squealing you throw yourself at him hugging him, "Thank you, thank you, thank you!" you then swipe the keys out of his hand and rush to the door,

"Does this mean I'm forgiven?" he calls after you,

"My forgiveness can't be bought Uncle!" you shout back, "But since I love you," you grin as he laughs and you jump into the little (f/c) car, you do a few checks and take a deep breath before starting it up and pulling out. Five minutes into your drive to school you spot a familiar trio of brothers. The two elder ones dragging the youngest along with them, you pull up beside them and honk your horn. They look up startled as you wind the window down chuckling, "you guys want a lift? If I'm running late, you three definitely are,"

"SHOTGUN!" Luffy shouts with a sudden burst of energy and leaves his brothers scowling,

"Oh, now you have the energy!" Ace scoffs,

"I didn't know you could drive (Y/N)," Sabo notes as Luffy jumps into the front passenger seat,

"Yeah, I learnt as soon as I could, but never had a car until now, my Uncle gave me the keys this morning," you smile at the older two as they slip into the back,

"Does that mean we can ride with you every day!" Luffy bounces excitedly,

"Luffy that's rude," Sabo admonishes,

"Oh, I don't mind, I'd feel more secure if others were in the car with me, as long as you're willing to take the risk with my driving," you chuckle,

"Are you sure?" Sabo insists,

"Yes, I'm sure," you look at Luffy, "put your seat belt on Luffy,"

"But..." Sabo begins,

"She said it's fine, chill out," Ace snickers. They start bickering but you just chuckle and drive off to school.

You drop down into your seat beside Vivi with a grin, "Someone's happy, ooh, let me guess," she turns to face you fully, "you saw Ace this morning," she wiggles her eyebrows,

"That is not why I'm in a good mood, but, not untrue, I saw all three brothers," you give her a playful shove, she's been teasing you about having a crush on the raven haired boy, it's completely untrue, "my uncle got me a car,"

"Really?" she grins, "does that mean we can go for long drives on the weekend," she mimes driving making you giggle,

"Sure, if you pay for gas," you snicker at her pout, "I offered to give the boys a lift to school in the mornings,"

"Ooh, did you now," she smirks, you roll your eyes,

"We live next door to one another, I might as well since I'm passing them every day,"

"I'm sure that's the only reason," she teases causing you to sigh,

"Seriously, between you and Camie, I'm gonna end up with a complex,"

"Not my fault you've got a thing for the boy next door," she sticks her tongue out. The pair of you eventually move the conversation on to what your plans are for the weekend, Vivi was going out of town to see family whereas you currently only had plans to practice your guitar since it's been sat untouched all week.

The day was going pretty quickly and before you knew it, it was lunch time. You and Vivi had quickly made the decision to just head straight to the cafeteria and meet there, avoiding Sanji so you could buy your own lunch. His gesture was sweet but it made you both feel guilty, of course Nami just let him buy her lunch every day. You frown as you walk towards the table with your tray of lunch shortly followed by Ace, Vivi is throwing you a look that screams 'help me!' "Is she okay?" Ace leans close and mutters in your ear, you glance to the side at him reminding yourself to breathe,

"I don't know but I bet I'm about to find out," you shrug and he gives you a smile and chuckle. You both make it to the table and Vivi grabs your arm, before you can ask what's wrong Nami leans around her,

"(Y/N) are you going to the homecoming dance?" she looks at you expectantly, you glance at Vivi before looking back to the red-head and answer simply,

"No," she actually looks offended by the idea of you saying no,

"Why not!" she half leans over Vivi now, "It's homecoming!"

"It's also not until next month Nami," you point out and try to begin eating your lunch, her hand reaches out and stops you, Vivi is literally leaning back as far as she can now,

"But it's homecoming," she insists,

"Nami, don't pressure the poor girls," Robin chuckles from across the table beside Ace who's in front of you, "maybe they don't want to attend because they have no one to go with," she shrugs, you blink at the dark haired beauty before feeling Nami's hand grip your wrist, the red-head looking between you and Vivi,

"Is that the reason?" with a sigh you look at her,

"Definitely not. I just don't like those kinds of things, I don't do well in crowds," you huff a little embarrassed and gently tug your hand free of her devils grip, "and before you pester her, Vivi is the same," you stare at her pointedly before turning to your food, all's quiet for a moment as you begin to eat, Sabo and Koala join the table shortly followed by Luffy and the others,

"So, what if someone asked you to go with them?" Nami asks, with a sigh of exasperation you turn back to her and raise a brow, "what? Someone might ask you, (Y/N) you're good looking, and you're fun to be around,"

"I am...?" you give her a disbelieving look and she puffs out her cheeks,

"Yes, Luffy!" The boy looks to her, "Tell (Y/N) they're pretty and fun to be around," Luffy opens his mouth to do just that but you raise a hand to make him pause,

"Nami, you can't just tell someone to say that, especially Luffy, he's too kind," you tell her,

"She has a point there Nami," Koala pitches in, you feel like screaming thank you, until she throws you a teasing smile, "You should ask the rest of the boys," Sabo beside her slowly looks at her in disbelief, as if this wasn't his best friend right now, Ace has frozen mid bite of his food and the rest of the table goes very quiet as Nami grins wide,

"How right you are Koala," she says slowly, she's the devil, the devil incarnate. You're about ready to bolt, "so, boys," she looks around the table, "anyone care to give your opinion, not you Sanji, we all know what you will say," this causes the silence to break a little as chuckles rise from Luffy, Robin and Franky, but Nami is still waiting, smiling like a cat and tapping her nails on the table,

"Oh, would you look at that, I forgot I was supposed to clean my locker," Usopp bolts, smart, you would do the same if it wasn't for her gaze being fixed on you. Then, like a life line being thrown to you, someone calls your name. You look around and see Shachi waving you over, and you bolt, leaving the table and rushing to his side,

"You okay...?" he asks glancing at your table as you reach him, you glance back finding everyone watching you, you send a silent apology to Vivi before turning back to the boy, noticing his two friends with him, one you know by the name of Law, the boy who helped open your locker on the first day,

"Yup, you just saved me from possibly a world of embarrassment," you smile awkwardly and say a rather quiet squeaked out hello to the other two. Law just nods and looks away giving of a cold air, the other smiles wide at you, you blink at him for a moment, his hat near enough covers his eyes to the point the shadow caused by it hides them completely. What a strange trio,

"Then I'm glad to be of service," Shachi grins, you turn back to him with a thankful smile, "I actually wanted to ask you something,"

"Oh?" You raise a brow, the recent conversation of homecoming flooding your mind, you shake the thoughts away, "Shoot,"

"How good are you with dogs?" he asks, you pause, not having expected that,

"Well, I guess I'm okay with them. I've never had one myself but I've looked after a few," you shrug, "I used to do dog walking during the summer back home,"

"See, I knew you'd be the one to ask," he grins and looks to Law, you follow his gaze to the tall tanned boy who's now frowning at Shachi, "The three of us are going checking out a university this weekend,"

"Already?" you frown,

"Yeah, we're all planning to go into the medical field, and Law likes to have everything planned out years ahead,"

"Shachi-ya..." Law grumbles, you blink, wow his voice is deep, his steel grey eyes flick to meet yours and you feel yourself being sized up,

"What Law is doing here is silently trying to transmit to you the request for you to look after his dog," Shachi whispers not so quietly cause you to giggle as Law looks at his friend disapprovingly,

"How long for?" you ask causing those cold eyes to return to you, for a moment you don't think he will say anything but he finally responds,

"From six am Saturday morning to six pm that evening, I can't ask you to have him overnight,"

"But it would work better for you if I did?" you guess, he frowns a little,

"Well yes. But that would be putting you out..." you hold up a finger to pause him and pull your phone out, the other two look towards Law and smirk a little, he scowls. You tap away a message to your uncle, he responds pretty quickly, looking back up to the three,

"I can take him overnight," you inform, Law stares at you for a few moments,

"You're sure?" you nod,

"Course, I'll need your address so I can pick him up," you tell him, he takes your phone right out of your grasp and inputs something before handing it back to you,

"I've added my contact, I'll send you the address," he nods, "how much,"

"Huh?" you tilt your head confused,

"For dog sitting," he sighs,

"Oh, no, it's fine, let's just say you owe me a favour," you smile, he seems to think about this for a moment before nodding,

"Awe, Law's not even your friend and he's got your number," Shachi pouts and gives you what you can only describe as puppy dog eyes, "we're friends and I don't,"

"Could you act any more desperate Shachi," the one with the hidden eyes laughs,

"You want my number?" you ask Shachi surprised,

"Yes," he grins and his phone is in his hand in record time making you laugh and shrug,

"Alright then," you quickly exchange numbers before their friend also requests it just as the bell goes, "you'll have to get it off one of those two," you find yourself smiling, you give a wave and hurry off to your locker finding that whole interaction really strange.