You accept wearing the 'uniform' that Doffy has sent you in your own way. You also meet part of the Donquixote family.
Even if yesterday and this same morning you were super satisfied with the plan you and Rebecca had made up to wear that horrible uniform in a more or less decent way, when finding yourself in front of the gigantic building that turned to be Doflamingo's company you begin to get nervous, almost hysterical.
You gulp, imagining what Doflamingo's reaction was going to be. Now that the pessimism had clearly surpassed the optimism that you had been feeling until now, you have reached the conclusion that in the best case scenario Doflamingo would just get angry at you, because in the worst case scenario Doflamingo wouldn't just get angry at you but he would also call Corazon to tell him your feelings, destroying the friendship that you still shared with your crush and ruining your life and…
…And you shake your head at that moment, forcing yourself to push away those terrifying and depressing thoughts. Damn, if you yourself didn't believe that everything was going to work definitely it wasn't going to work! You had to keep calm, and not to panic no matter what Doflamingo said. That was all. It was not that difficult…
…Damn it, yes, indeed it was, but by that point you didn't have any other option. You had decided to defy Doflamingo and you had to accept the consequences of that decision, so after taking a deep breath you enter the building with all the confidence that you are able to gather (that it wasn't in the least as much as you'd like).
You look around with curiosity, impressed for how big just the entrance is. You count almost ten elevators and estimates that the building must have more than fifty floors. You wonder how many people were working for Doflamingo, because they had to be a bunch.
"Can I help you with something, dear?"
You are startled when hearing a woman calling for you. You focus on the reception table, the place from where the voice has sounded, and see an old woman with bicolor hair, extremely wide smile, adjusted violet dress and way too much make-up.
"Y-Yes", you approach the receptionist, not knowing very well how to introduce yourself, "I…umh…I'm here because Doflamingo…"
"Oh, so you are (y/n). Ahahahaha! The young Master wasn't lying when describing you: young, beautiful and a little anxious"
You insult yourself when feeling your cheeks turn a little red for having been called 'beautiful'. Jeez, you shouldn't feel flattered for being called anything by that bastard!
"Follow me", the woman stands up from the chair and abandons the counter, "the young Master is waiting for you in his office"
You follow the woman inside one of the elevators and your (e/c) eyes open wide when seeing the decoration of its walls.
"What a curious design"
Your innocent comment causes the woman to stare at your with intensity.
"'Curious'?"
When hearing her light offended tone you immediately remember Corazon's talk about Doflamingo family. Oh crap, so this woman was Jora, the one with a…peculiar artistic talent that you definitely didn't have to criticize. Well, you better fix your previous comment right now!
"Y-Yes, I mean, if you look at the stoic style of the entrance this…umh…abstract decoration is quite risqué but it makes a really nice contrast with the rest of the building. And it's really colorful and animated, I totally like it"
For goodness sake, you hadn't the least idea about what you were saying, but apparently your comment has pleased Jora because the woman laughs again while finally pressing one of the top floors.
"I'm happy to see that you have good eye for the art. I really hate people who have not artistic sense"
You suppress a relieved sigh. You better thank Corazon in earnest for his advices when treating with Donquixote family.
"By the way, your outfit right now is really original", Jora comments when you have reached half of the floors, "but I thought that a condition for you to join the company was to wear the uniform that the young Master sent you"
You look at Jora, getting incredibly pale.
"Y-You also know about…"
"About you having to work for the young Master because otherwise he will spread your love for Corazon? Ahahahaha! Of course we know. There are no secrets in the family, and I'm desiring to see the young Master's face when seeing you"
You gulp loudly when hearing the woman giggle with way too much enthusiasm. 'Calm down, you repeat to yourself, everything's going to be okay. Just calm down and everything will be oka…oh damn it, we have arrived already!
With trembling legs you leave the elevator after Jora. The woman leads you for a long corridor full of doors with name plates over them. You read the names as you pass by and you recognize almost all the names of the Donquixote family that Corazon mentioned you the previous day.
At some point, several laughs begin to sound from the door of the end of the corridor, and when seeing the name that is written in golden letters over the frame you begin to sweat. It seemed that you have reached your destination.
"Here we are", Jora announces happily, "oh, it seems that the young Master is in a reunion with the top branch right now"
"W-Well, in that case maybe we shouldn't interrupt him", you say hurriedly, "I can come back later when he finishes"
"Oh, it's alright. He asked me to warn him immediately when you arrived"
You exhale a nervous laugh.
"Great", you mutter to yourself.
Jora knocks at the door three times and the laughs from inside the office quite down a little.
"Yes?"
You shiver when hearing Doflamingo's voice coming from the inside. Sexy voice your ass, his voice was scary as hell!
"Young Master, (y/n) has arrived"
"Oh? has she?", the amusement on his voice was clear as water right now, "and tell me, Jora, is she wearing the uniform that I sent to her?"
Several laughs accompany Doflamingo's last question, making you redden with frustration, but you don't have time to react because Jora immediately answers.
"No, she isn't"
You hear Doflamingo's odious laugh.
"Well, in that case tell her that I won't receive her until she wears it"
Your hands turn into fists, anger boiling inside you when those annoying laughs sound again. That bastard. Very well: if he wanted to play, then you were on.
"Well, dear, you have heard the young Master. If you want to meet him you should get changed befo…wait, what are you doing?!"
Jora's sentence ends with a piercing shout when you rudely snap open the door of the office. The three men who are accompanying Doflamingo stop laughing immediately and look at you with surprise. One of them was Trebol, the man that was accompanying Doflamingo when he visited Corazon's shop for the first time; other of the men was extremely long and thin, with long brown hair and a mouth that occupied almost all his face; and finally, the last man was extremely muscular and had lavender hair and thick lips.
However, you have no time to deduce who those men were because your eyes were only for the blonde bastard who was sitting in his desk with his legs crossed and looking at you with a now lightly surprised expression on his face.
"Y-Young Master, I'm so sorry!", Jora stomps in the room after you and immediately begins to apologize, "I was telling her to go to get changed but then she…"
"I don't need to get changed", you interrupt Jora cuttingly without averting your eyes from Doflamingo, "because I am already wearing the ridiculous outfit that you sent to me"
You approach the center of the room with determined steps and bend down a little to roll up your trousers legs a little.
"These are the fishnets that you sent to me"
You incorporate and signal the buttonless white shirt that you are wearing over a long-sleeve t-shirt of your favorite color.
"This is the shirt that you sent to me"
You remove brusquely the improvised cap that you have been wearing on the head all this time and unfolded it.
"And this is the mini-skirt that you sent to me. As you can see, I'm wearing all the clothes that you sent, which means that I don't need to get changed in any way because I fulfilled your stupid request of wearing that horrible uniform"
You cross your arms when finishing speaking and take a deep breath, preparing yourself for Doflamingo's reaction. Shit, you have got carried away and have been rather rude during your speech, and considering how much Doflamingo cared about being respectful you have made him mad for sure, but you couldn't help it! You were tired of being mocked and you definitely weren't going to allow him to humiliate you.
And about the whole uniform thing, Doflamingo's orders had just been to wear all the clothes of the uniform, and since he had never said anything about 'not wearing other clothes' you were following his indications.
Okay, your way of wearing the mini-skirt thing was a little questionable but you had tried to wear the trousers under it and it had been impossible: the skirt was too tight and after a few useless attempts (that had made Rebecca laugh a lot while you suffered in the process) you decided to give up in wearing it for real; and well, there was also certain piece of clothing that you preferred not to remember where it was but you were still wearing it.
So, in conclusion, Doflamingo couldn't reproach you anything because, technically, you have fulfilled the deal. However, it was true that was just an interpretation that you have made in order to save yourself the embarrassment of walking the street looking like a sexy secretary, so if the man began to argue considering how loquacious the man was you would probably have problems in arguing back and…
"Behehehehe! See?! See?! We have won the bet so Diamante, Pica and Jora, you have to pay Doffy and me now, neee!"
"Tsk. This is unfair. You never mentioned that the girl had guts"
"That's true! Besides, young Master, you told us that she got nervous too quickly and she hadn't even trembled while talking to you!"
"Diamante and Jora are right! You have purposely omitted information!"
At any other moment you would have probably had difficulties to keep your laughing under control when hearing Pica's incredible loud voice, but at that moment you were just observing in utter confusion how Diamante and Pica begin to search in the pockets of their jackets and Jora inside the pockets of her dress while Trebol extends his hands with his palms facing up, impatiently waiting for his money to come.
"Umh…I…I don't understand what…"
Your babbling attempt of question is cut with Doflamingo's characteristic laugh. You look at the man again and are surprised when seeing a satisfied smile on his face.
"I'm sorry, (y/n), I think that I owe you some kind of explanation", Doflamingo leans his chin over his hands before continuing speaking, "I don't know if you remember what I mentioned about the people under command"
You think for a moment before answering.
"That you liked when answered back even when being afraid?"
Doflamingo's smile widens a little more.
"Precisely. And you have just proved to me that you are definitely able to do that, because not many people would have the nerve to enter my office with the conviction you've showed right now, either they would dare to re-interpret my orders as you've done"
"So this whole uniform thing…", you begin hesitantly, "…was it just some kind of test?"
"Behehehehe!", at that moment Trebol talks, "yes, that's what it was, neee. And Doffy and I knew that you were going to pass it so we bet on your behalf, neee!"
"And we would have done that too if you hadn't cheated!", Pica intervenes suddenly while Diamante and Jora nod, and you find yourself beating your bottom lip not to let out a soft chuckle.
Well, at least even if Doflamingo was a damn blackmailer it seemed that his family wasn't as bad as you have supposed. In fact, they were kind of funny. And you definitely were grateful that the man was just testing you. Yes, you have suffered in the process because of the nervousness but it was a relief to know that your new boss wasn't the kind of bastard that forces women to be dressed pretty for him. That would be absolutely despicable.
"Although, truth to be told", Doflamingo intervenes then, "even if I prefer the decision that you've taken, I can't help to feel curious about how that outfit would have looked on you, young lady"
You find your cheeks heat up in an instant when Doflamingo purposely scans you at that moment, as if he was imagining how you would be dressed like that, and the fact that the man's tone was just lightly joking doesn't help to make you less embarrassed.
"Well, I think that it's time to show (y/n) where she is going to work for now on", you are incredible happy when hearing Jora's proposition, "I was thinking in installing her in Buffalo and Baby 5's office. Do you see it suitable, young master?"
"Yes, I think it is a good idea", Doflamingo turns to look at Diamante, Trebol and Pica, "can you help Jora with the installation?"
Trebol simply laughs while nodding and follows Jora out of the room. Diamante keeps sulking to himself for the lost bet and Pica says a high-pitched goodbye that, this time, you can handle without smiling. You are about to follow the three men but, as you were in part fearing, Doflamingo stops you.
"Wait a moment, (y/n). There are a couple of things that I would like to discuss"
You remain standing in front of Doflamingo, waiting for him to keep talking.
"I'm surprised that you haven't reacted to Pica's voice"
Doflamingo's comment was casual but his tone of voice makes you be careful with your next words.
"Well, he hasn't the voice that you would expect to hear in a man like him", you end saying. You hesitate in how to continue but when remembering what Doflamingo thought about liars you decide to risk yourself with the truth, "I admit that I think that it's kind of funny to hear him speak but I know that he is rather sensitive with the matter so I'll make sure not to point that out"
Doflamingo shows a surprised expression.
"And how do you know that?"
Again, there was no point in lying.
"Corazon told me about your family the other day", you confess, beginning to enumerate with your fingers, "he told me that Pica doesn't like when people laughs at his voice, that Jora doesn't like when people criticize her art, that Diamante doesn't take compliments well but that it's necessary to compliment him until he eventually accepts it, that it's better not to tell Lao G that he is too old because otherwise he will begin to make martial arts that will strain his back, that Baby 5 is a little disaster with her romantic life and that you better not say that you need her…", you think to yourself for a moment, "…and I think that those were the most important facts that I had to know"
When finishing speaking you realize that Doflamingo is looking at you rather impressed before chuckling.
"Well, Corazon surely is a good informer. And didn't he tell anything about me?"
You hesitate again but at the end you talk.
"Yes, that you are really persuasive and that sometimes you use not-too-good methods to get what you want, but I already knew that"
This time Doflamingo bursts out laughing when hearing your resigned tone.
"My little brother surely knows me well", Doflamingo stands up at that moment from his chair and circles his desk to be leaning against it, "very well, (y/n), I'm glad to see that you know a lot about the family, but there is a really important thing that Corazon didn't mention and that you must know"
Doflamingo's tone becomes this time so serious that you gulp.
"And that thing is that I won't forgive anyone who tries to make the family any harm. Also, as long as you work here, I consider you part of the family as well, which means that everyone will trust you and that you will be able to trust in everyone, and in case someone dares to betray any of us…", Doflamingo's smile turns cruel, "…that someone will have to respond to me, and that's something that I wouldn't recommend anyone. Have I made myself clear?"
You gulp in an attempt to wet your dried throat and nod. Shit, definitely Doflamingo was the scariest man that you have met in all your life.
"Good. Now that everything is clarified…", the seriousness in Doflamingo's tone was replace by teasing, "…there is something else I'm curious about"
Somehow, you know that you weren't going to like that 'something' Doflamingo has mentioned.
"Before you have claimed that you were wearing all the clothes that I sent you"
Your cheeks redden in an instant when hearing Doflamingo's words. Oh, shit.
"But if my memory doesn't fail me…", Doflamingo continues crossing his arms, "I recall certain piece clothing that you haven't proved to be wearing right now"
You feel your heart pounding fast inside his chest. Definitely you have been too naïve thinking that Doflamingo was going to forget about that.
"So since the deal, as you have said before, was to wear all the clothes and you have shown them to me as a prove…", Doflamingo's devilish smile grows more, "…shouldn't you show that to me as well, (y/n)?"
You let out a sigh. Certainly, you would prefer not having to show the black velvet panties to him because Doflamingo was going to laugh at you for sure, but if there wasn't any other option…
At that moment, Doflamingo surprises you by chuckling.
"I was just teasing you, you don't need to show anything to me. As I've said, you are part of the family now and I'll believe your word"
You blink confused when hearing Doflamingo, but almost immediately you understand it. It seemed that Doflamingo really thought that you were wearing the panties at that moment. Now it's your turn to suppress a smirk. Well, it was time to pay him back a little for all the teasing you had suffered until now.
"Actually…", when hearing you speak Doflamingo, who has been about to sit again in his desk, stops in his tracks and looks at you again, "…I don't mind to show them to you"
Oh… god…You weren't prepared for how good it was going to feel to see Doflamingo's smile freeze for the first time since you met him. And yes, his expression had barely changed but you could see how awkward the man was feeling right now.
"No, it won't be necessary", Doflamingo recovers from his stupor and adopts again his usual joking tone, "besides, I don't want you to accuse me from sexual harassment"
"Oh, it won't be", you say with a reassuring tone, "after all…", you make sure to casually settle your hands over your trousers and suppress another smirk when Doflamingo tenses again, "…I'm voluntarily deciding to show them to you, so it won't be any problem"
This time, you swear that Doflamingo has suppressed a gulp when you make the gesture of beginning to lower your trousers. He opens his mouth to speak, surely to tell you to stop, and that's when you suddenly remove the bracelet that Corazon gave to you as a present from your right wrist.
"Here they are", you say a little too theatrically, swinging your wrist to show your improvised panties-bracelet, "I know that it's not the usual way to wear them, but I'm wearing them nevertheless so still fulfilled the deal, right?"
Doflamingo stares at you in silence for some seconds, his mouth a little opened in what you correctly guess is disbelief. For once, it seemed that he was a little at a loss of words so you dare to show an obvious fake innocent smile before talking again.
"Oh, so you were thinking that I was wearing them from real… I'm sorry, I think that I have not expressed myself well enough"
The truth is that until five minutes ago you were feeling embarrassed for wearing them hidden under the bracalet, but after seeing how uncomfortable you have made Doflamingo feel you weren't feeling that way anymore.
There are more seconds of certainly tense silence, and then Doflamingo begins to laugh loudly.
"Well, well, correct me if I'm mistaken but could it be…", Doflamingo begins to approach you, stopping once he has clearly invaded your personal space to lean over you until your faces are way closer than proper etiquette would recommend, "… that you were mocking me right now, young lady?"
Obviously, Doflamingo's imposing presence so close to you makes you get a little nervous, but since this time you don't detect any actual threaten in his words, and in fact the man was smiling rather appreciatively at you, you keep your now satisfied smile in place.
"Of course not. I wouldn't dare. Boss"
Your words clearly contrast with your defiant expression, and hearing that mocking word coming from your mouth only causes Doflamingo to smile at you even more.
"My dear (y/n)…", Doflamingo approaches his face to yours until your breathings are almost mixing, making you suffer a shiver and your heart beat faster, "you're playing with fire right now. And, surprising as may be, I don't dislike it at all"
You bite your bottom lip not to sigh when Doflamingo licks slowly his bottom lip after purring those last words, and against your will your eyes deviates momentarily to the man's mouth, which inexplicably looks rather tempting to you at that moment…
"Young Master, everything is ready for (y/n)…"
When suddenly hearing Jora you immediately separate from Doflamingo, angry to yourself for your own thoughts.
Shit, what the hell was wrong with you?! That was the man who was threatening you to tell Corazon about your feelings for him, who has forcing you to work for him, so you should hate him, damn it, not be playing with him!
"Oh?", obviously, your sudden retreat has just resulted incredible suspicious to Jora, who now is looking at you both with her eyebrows raised, "Have I interrupted something?"
"O-Of course not!", you snap without thinking before turning to look at Doflamingo, who was looking way too much satisfied right now, "i-if we haven't anything more to discuss I would like to begin to work right now. After all I'm just going to be here until 7 p.m."
When Doflamingo doesn't say anything for a couple of seconds you seriously fear a (this time deserved) teasing comment from him regarding your behavior, but at the end the man seems to have mercy on you and simply nods.
"You are right, you better make the most of your time here. Jora, please, accompany (y/n) to her workplace"
Jora makes a little inclination and you abandon the office hurriedly after her, not daring to look back at Doflamingo even if you clearly feel the way he was staring at your back.
"How strange", Jora comments suddenly while you come back to the elevator, "I thought that you were in love with the young Master's brother"
"What's that supposed to mean? Of course I am!", you say immediately.
"Well, then maybe it was my imagination", Jora says while entering the elevator, "but you both seemed to be flirting when I have entered"
"WHAT?!", you literally shout, "we weren't flirting, we were just talking, that's all!"
Jora exhales a loud 'Ahahahaha!' before offering you a frustratingly knowing smile.
"If you say so…"
Jora doesn't stop laughing during the whole elevator ride, and you decide that from now on you better avoid Doflamingo as much as possible to prevent completely unjustifiable misunderstandings about your feelings.
Weeeell, I'm smelling unconscious attraction :D
Spoiler of the next chapter!: Law visits the shop, Corazon tries to confess his feelings again, and you go to one of Bartolomeo's concert where you meet more members of the Donquixote family :)