Wow. New chapter.

By the way, most vehicles in here will probably have a name. Thought it'd be fun to take the ships from One Piece and transform them into cars or bikes. It's also helpful to differentiate vehicles.

Also, One Piece isn't mine. Just so you know.

Enjoy~

CHAPTER 14: Dressing up for the party

"Do I have to?" Luffy whined.

"You need better clothes for tonight."

She pouted. She didn't understand why Nami was making such a fuss about her outfit. She liked that cardigan. Law had accompanied her back to Nami's right after the visit and told her to come to his house if she wanted to ride the Polar Tang to Alabasta with him. He'd said it was alright if not, and that she could text him if anything happened. He was such a nice person, even if he didn't look like it, so kind and understanding, knowing what she'd needed when visiting Ace. Luffy didn't understand why her friends didn't like him. Well, they had left him alone, so that was probably progress.

"Come on, Luffy. And no complaining."

"But I don't want to go shopping! And you'll make me pay for anything we buy afterwards!"

Nami smiled softly. "I'm doing this for you. You won't be charged. Now, come on. Don't you want to impress Trafalgar?" Luffy blushed. Of course she did! Although, she didn't know why she did. It was nice of Nami to not think of Law as an enemy to destroy, though, like Sanji seemed to. "Let's find you something nice for the pool party and the sleepover with Vivi. I think I know just the right place to get you beach clothes."

"I'm supposed to meet Torao soon." Luffy said as they walked out. Nami loved shopping. There was no way she could get back, changed and arrive at Law's in at least three hours. She wanted to go to Alabasta with him.

"I'm supposed to meet Sanji soon too. Come on, it'll be quick." She strode away. Luffy made a skeptical noise and followed. Sanji had suggested Nami come with him in the Nasugasira, the car Zeff gave him for his twentieth birthday, and she had accepted. Luffy didn't know why these two didn't live together like Zoro and Robin did.

To her surprise, Nami kept to her word and didn't stop anywhere while they walked down the road to a Criminal shop. "Are you sure? Criminal is expensive." Luffy frowned.

"Nah. We'll get a discount, you're a special customer after all. Don't worry."

Criminal was a very important and very expensive brand that sold basically any kind of clothing, hats, flannel, leather shoes, everything. The boss, Pappagg, was their friend. Luffy had saved when his companions Camie and Hatchan got in a complicated situation; Camie was kidnapped and Hacchi nearly killed. To thank her for this, Luffy was allowed a 20% discount on anything she bought at any Criminal store. Nami didn't have one, though, which often created trouble when she negotiated the price too much.

They entered the shop and went straight to the counter, where Camie was seated. She looked up and greeted them happily.

"Luffy-chin! Nami-chin! It's good to see you again! What do you need?"

"Clothes for the pool party tonight." Their friend's smile widened.

"For Luffy-chin? I think I know exactly what to get her!" She gestured them to follow her as she walked down the aisles. "She's going to look so pretty in it! I'm sure her new boyfriend will love it very much!" Luffy blushed.

"He's not my boyfriend." Camie giggled and didn't add anything. She told them to wait for her and disappeared.

"Luffy, just accept that you're in love with Law."

"H-Huh?" She avoided her friend's gaze and started sweating. "I-I don't know what you're talking about."

"Oh, for God's sake, Luffy—"

"There!" Camie returned with a bundle of clothes in her arms. "It's very simple but good to wear outside and inside. The swimsuit is included, so you don't have to change. Want to try it on?" Luffy nodded hesitatingly and took the clothes.

When she came out of the changing rooms, a passing man turned to stare. The outfit really was simple. She was wearing a white long-sleeved shirt, attached in a small knot on the waist. The top was slightly open showing a red and black Criminal bikini top. She had a red, slightly frilly cover up beach skirt, the black swimsuit slightly visible under it.

"Wow, you look stunning, Luffy!" Nami gushed. She herself was wearing a red backless dress over her own swimsuit, and her hair was done up neatly into a fancy bun. "I bet you Trafalgar's first words when he sees you in this are 'You look beautiful, Mugiwara-ya.'" She made a ridiculous impression of his soft deep voice. Luffy glared at her friend.

"Well, she's quite right, Luffy-chin." Camie commented. "Do you want to change out of it or is it all right?"

"I'll change at Torao's." Camie nodded and went to get a bag while Luffy entered the changing rooms again. Nami took out her phone and called Sanji.

"Come on, don't be difficult! You need something decent!"

"Are you saying I'm not decent?"

Ikkaku crossed her arms over her chest. "I mean, something appropriate for a pool party in Alabasta. You can't wear a hoodie there."

"Shut up. I like this hoodie."

"Dammit, Captain. Can't you do it for Straw Hat? Just get a shirt, something simple! I won't let you go until you change out of your hoodie."

"What, you won't let me go? Why would I need your permission?"

Shachi patted Law's shoulder. "Listen to what she says, Doc. Ikkaku can be scary when she wants to." He made a little incredulous noise. "It's true, she just never got impatient with you so you never saw her get mad."

Law glared at his friends and stalked up to his room. It was about 5pm and he was supposed to get ready for Luffy-ya's Welcome Back party. He had accompanied her to Nami-ya's after the visit, not wanting her to get lost. The satisfying feeling of Luffy-ya's warm body in his arms was still lingering on him. Everyone had still been lounging in his living room when he finally got home and once Ikkaku had understood that Law was planning to go to a pool party in Alabasta with a hoodie, she had started bothering him unceasingly so he'd go shopping for clothes with her. She had given up on it after realizing Law wouldn't come to shop, but still wanted him to find something appropriate to wear.

"And don't forget your shorts," she called after him, earning herself a grunt. Law didn't like wearing swimming shorts outside — they were too revealing, and he only undressed at home — but it was a pool party. Anyway, Luffy-ya would probably remind him before they went, or push him into the pool with his jeans on. Bringing shorts was definitely better.

Law went to his closet. It was very simple, as he didn't possess many outfits, most being t-shirts and hoodies with yellow somewhere on them, although he did have a long coat for winter and a Japanese traditional outfit. Looking through his clothes, he found a simple short-sleeved black shirt. It was open on his chest, leaving the top of his tattoo visible. Law kept his spotted jeans and wore his swimming shorts under. Just in case he did get thrown into the pool. He glanced at his bed, where he had dropped his bag after packing it. They would stay the night at Alabasta, according to Luffy-ya. The birthday present she'd got him was propped against the headboard. Law knew better than to peek in it.

His phone rang with a new message. It was from her. Coming, it said. His hand unconsciously went to his pocket when he thought of Luffy-ya. Before going home, he had spotted something interesting in a small shop, and stopped to buy it. The tiny object now rested in the front pocket of his pants. Law felt it and smiled, not knowing why it made him happy.

"Captain! Are you done?" Ikkaku shouted. He sighed and grabbed Kikoku and his bag. The long nodachi lay comfortably on his shoulder. "I think it's Straw Hat's car!" That made him react. He quickly went down to the living room, where everyone was waiting for him. "Dunno, actually. Looks different from the one Long Nose drived." Ikkaku looked him over and nodded. "Much better."

Shachi sniggered. "I can imagine Straw Hat's first words when she sees you. 'Wow, Torao, you look really good like that.'"

"I have a sword right here, Shachi."

"Sorry." Bepo muttered. Penguin hit his head, telling him he had no reason to apologize.

"He's right, though." Cora-san butted in. He turned to Law's friends. "How much you wanna bet she actually says that?"

All Law could do was sigh as the four idiots he called friends and father started putting bets.

Luffy was nervous as she stepped out of the Nasugasira. It was a feeling new to her. She was usually reckless and impulsive, never stressed out. She could hear Law's friends laughing inside.

"Luffy!" She turned to see Nami sticking her head out of the car's window. "Good luck!" She called with a smile.

"See you later, Luffy-chan!" Sanji waved. She waved back and they drove off. Luffy squared her shoulders and walked to the front door, trying to calm her racing heart. She took a deep breath and knocked.

The loud noises immediately stopped. Her heart beat even more frantically when the door slowly opened and she heard the familiar scolding voice behind it.

"Shut up, Cora-san. You guys are so annoying." He turned his tanned face towards her and his grey eyes lightened up, though he didn't smile. "Hey, Mugiwara-ya." She blushed deeply. He had a half open black shirt with a yellow heart design on the left side and Kikoku propped on his shoulder. He looked so… right like this. As if he were missing something without the sword.

"H-Hey. Y-You look really good like that, Torao." His face flushed bright red and everyone erupted in laughter.

"I told you!" Shachi wheezed out once he had calmed down a tiny bit.

"Shaddup," Law grumbled. Luffy looked curiously at them. The surgeon eyed her bag. "Are you changing? Or are you going like that?"

"Ah! Um, I'll change now. Can I… Can I use your bathroom?" He grunted. "I'll take that as a yes." She quickly walked up to him bedroom. Shachi sniggered once she was gone.

"Using your bathroom now, is she? Are you going to sleep together next?"

"They already did," Corazon stated before Law could reply. He slammed Kikoku on the back of his father's head, making him lose balance and fall to the ground. The room exploded with laughter once again.

"It's none of your business, idiots!"

Luffy rushed down a few minutes later with her bag and Law's present.

"I'm ready," she said breathlessly.

Law stared at her. "You— You look beautiful, Mugiwara-ya." Her cheeks darkened as, for the third time in just about ten minutes, his friends collapsed with laughter. "Shut up! Let's go." He led her outside, where the Polar Tang was waiting. He dropped his bag in the compartment. "It can take from half an hour to an hour."

She nodded and dropped her bags too, closing it afterwards. Law smirked. "Don't fall off," he said as they installed themselves on the bike.

Luffy punched his arm playfully. "As if."

Sorry. Short chapter. I got kinda lazy with it, not that it's a really important chapter anyway. Just for fun, you know?

Also, you may or may not have guessed that already, but there will be strange stuff happening sometime, like magic or something, even though this isn't a fantasy setting. Well, there's already Luffy's special talent, but I still hope you don't mind it. I like mixing in a tiny bit of magic.

Kadek8785: Oh, thanks. It was actually supposed to be "told"

And, yeah, this is a LawLuAce, so a bit of one-sided AceLu… The drama and jealousy should be coming soon. After the party. Look forward to it.

See you next chapter!