W/N: Of course I will continue this story! xo
Drip, drip, drip. Law watches the coffee drips into the clear pot. The fragrant aroma of the city's special blend fills the entire space, awakening all his senses.
Coffee in the morning is always a good start.
He glances at the wall clock nervously. It is about time.
The door to one of the rooms opens, and Luffy walks out with his bed head and glasses. Law's perfect sight immediately spots the trace of drool next to Luffy's lips - proof of sloppy cleaning. He stands in front of the door for a moment, reaching under his shirt to do some scratching.
Law smiles a little seeing Luffy's morning ritual. Some things just never change.
The younger male then makes his way to the bathroom, swaying a little as he walks, totally unaware that Law is looking at him.
Luffy just spent one whole day cooped up in his working room doing touch ups on his photos so it is natural that he is experiencing muscle pain from those long hours of sitting. Law remembers well how tiring it was for Luffy every time, and Law would always nag at him for his bad working practise.
He is still going to do it later though. He is a doctor after all.
And he still.. cares.
It is not long before the bathroom door opens, and Luffy walks out all freshened up.
Now, all he needs is...
"Coffee?" Law says, instead of the usual 'Good morning' the moment Luffy comes close. The younger male nods with his face lightened up. He then takes his place next to Law, thanking him as he adds in some milk and sugar into his cup of coffee.
Law learned recently that Luffy started liking coffee a few months into his new job, maybe it is all from the nights he spent working extra hours, or maybe just because the city has wonderful coffees.
So good Law actually bought some to take home with him.
The following minutes are spent in silence, with both of them focusing on their first meals of the day.
It has been a week since they got reunited, and it is obvious just how hard they try to make each other feel comfortable. The invisible, thick wall will not crumble down just in few days.
Maybe never will.
Too many things happened in the past. Things Law wants to fix so badly.
Suddenly, he feels a nudge to his arm, and sees Luffy grinning at him, asking if he is interested in visiting a popular tourist attraction spot a few hours away from the city.
His plan of showing Law around the city few days earlier did not work because of the heavy snow. It is perfect that he just happens to have a work scheduled in the area so he can take Law along with him.
Law does not answer right away.
Honestly, he thinks it is weird, the way they are progressing. The way they manage to just coexist in the same space after all that happened. And now, going on a vacation together? He cannot help but think they are missing something.
They never talked about what happened. Not once.
He knows Luffy is super kind but how can he just put up with it?
Is this even healthy?
Law swallows hard.
He knows he needs to initiate it somehow, but part of him wants the peaceful air to remain. One thing for sure, he cannot just put it out bluntly like how he would usually do.
He needs to handle it with care.
A few taps on his shoulder and he automatically turns back to face Luffy.
The younger male is looking at him with a confused look.
To say, or not to say?
He takes a deep breath, holding it in for a bit, trying to think of a good way to start.
"Is it okay?" he asks.
"Why not?" Luffy replies, still appear to be confused.
"Well, I really don't want to be a nuisance."
"Oh, it's totally fine," Luffy smiles, but it does not stay on his face long. "Or, you're not okay going with me?"
Then, his expression changes into a look of realization.
"Sorry, that was dumb. I was being insensitive. It wouldn't be nice if he finds out."
"Who?" Law asks, now his turn to be confused.
"Your, uh... You know, that grey haired guy."
For some reason, that one word starting with 'b' is really hard to say.
Grey... haired guy? Smoker? He means Smoker?
"No, no. It's not like that," Law shakes his head. "We broke up."
Luffy ends up just staring at Law.
"Oh, I'm... sorry." he says, after a while.
"It's fine, " Law gives Luffy an awkward smile. "So yeah, it is okay. I'll go with you. Yeah, I'll go with you. That is, if you don't mind."
Oh no. Why did he say that? Law immediately regrets his hasty decision.
How did it come to this?
"Not at all," Luffy replies, not a hint of doubt.
Then, it is silent. Both of them go back to their meals, just quietly finishing whatever that is left. Luffy finishes his breakfast really fast and is the first to leave the table.
"You know what, I'm gonna go. Gotta. Finish. My. Work." he says awkwardly, after he is done washing his utensils. "We.. we'll talk about it later."
Law watches as Luffy walks back to his working room, not once turning his back on Law.
And, the moment the door closes, Law lightly hit his face with his palm, asking himself, "What was that?"
In the working room, Luffy frantically looks for his phone, immediately typing a message as soon as he finds it.
"Why didn't you tell me they broke up?!"
Then, he sees the time stamp changes to 'online', then to 'typing...'
"You didn't ask."
Come on, Robin!
Luffy covers his face with both hands.
All this while, he managed to hold everything in, managed to act normal (well at least he thinks so) because he just simply assumed Law and that other guy are still together.
What is he going to do with all these feelings now?
Now this is bad, is it not?