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This chapter just didn't want to be written.

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My mind was pretty much frozen. Law was on top of me and his lips pressed against mine. The sub was still jerking, but I couldn't focus on that. All I could focus on was the pair of lips pressed against mine and the body on top of mine. I noted that Law's lips were firm and warm. I felt the slight coarse hairs of Law's goatee press into my chin. Law's scent wafted around me as my heartbeat sped up. It was almost indescribable, but very much Law. I dimly heard someone yelling, but it was ignored as my eyes stared into Law's greys. They were wide with shock and slight disbelief. I knew that I probably had that same look in my eyes too. I felt him move and suddenly his weight was on me anymore. Law's lips left mine moments later and he muttered, "Sorry."

He got off of my bed and I sat up. I opened my mouth to say something when one of the navigator's shouted over the voice pipes, "Sea King attack!"

"Shit!" Law cursed and left my room quickly.

I stared after him before laying back on my bed with a small groan. The navigator shouting about the attack suddenly announced that we were ascending just as the sub tilted upwards. My body was pressed against the wall and I muttered, "Well fuck this is gonna be fun."

Law gripped the stairwell railing and gritted his teeth as he waited for the sub the finish ascending. He was going to have to kill that stupid sea king in the rain since they hadn't passed the storm system yet. Hopefully they would be close to the eye of the storm which would make the whole thing easier even if he would have to fight in the rain. Once the sub righted itself, he finished his walk up to the next floor and walked towards his room. He grabbed Kikoku once he reached his room and immediatly headed towards the main deck. Bepo was already by the door and looked at him with worry, "Captain we're five minutes from reaching the eye of the storm. The rains pretty bad and the waves will make it difficult for you to balance."

"I'll be fine Bepo," He assured the bear as the locks on the door disengaged.

"Okay Captain," The bear frowned, but nodded as he opened the door.

Walking outside, Law felt wetness on his head prompting him to reach up. All he felt was his hair which meant his hat was in Ariun's room. Frowning slightly, he walked fully onto the deck and watched as the sea king rose up. He noted that it looked like a monkey with blood red fur, but ignored that as he created his room, "Room," His room covered the rather large beast as he pulled out Kikoku and slashed at it, "Shambles."

After finishing off the sea king and having a few members of the crew take the meat to the kitchen, he walked downstairs and knocked on Ariun's door, "Come in Law."

He had barely opened the door when his hat came flying towards him. He caught it carefully and glanced at Ariun. She was sitting at her desk and sketching something. Trying to find something to say to her, he opened his mouth only to shake his head, "Don't stay up too late. You're on Breakfast duty again."

He closed the door behind him and headed towards his room.

My mind was still stuck on the impromptu kiss a la sea king hours later. God damn it mind stop bringing it up. It means nothing! I had to admit I kinda liked it. I mean who wouldn't mind being kissed by someone like Law even if it was involuntary. I sighed and turned onto my back. I needed to fall asleep, but why couldn't I stop thinking about it? It was just an accidental kiss; a very nice accidental kiss. I groaned and laid a hand on my face, "Come on Ariun. You need to stop thinking about it."

I sighed deeply as the thought persisted. Perhaps it was because it's been a year since the last time I was in a relationship. Maybe I should use the time we're on the next island to find a companion. Yeah that would be a good idea. Not a guy though since that would just lead to a shit load of trouble. I nodded to myself and closed my eyes. Yup I'll just find a girl on the next island.

Law stared up at his ceiling with a slight frown. He couldn't get his mind off of the sudden kiss. Sure he had kissed Ariun once before, but that was when she had been asleep. It was diffrent this time because she had been awake and aware of the kiss. Not only that, he had been on top of her this time. The feeling of her body against his with her soft breasts pressed against his chest-, "Damn it."

He shifted slightly and tried to ignore how tight his sleep pants were. Fuck why exactly was he thinking like this? Sure she was attractive, but she was a member of his crew. He didn't need to be thinking about things like this. He had to admit that having her under him was nice. Groaning softly, he sat up to run a hand through his messy hair. He really needed to get his mind off of this. Perhaps, he should join Shachi and the others on the next island to find some company for a night. He was a healthy male after all and he needs too.

I yawned as I walked into the kitchen and Atsushi offered me a soft smile, "Good morning Ariun."

"Atsushi," I greeted him before looking around, "Where's Buck?"

"It's his day off," Atsushi gestured to the counter, "I think it would be a nice change to have some seafood for breakfast,"

I offered him a raised eyebrow before shrugging as I walked over to the sink after rolling up my sleeves, "Just tell me what to do."

It wasn't the first time someone had decided to make something odd for breakfast and Atsushi probably wouldn't be the last.

"Seafood for breakfast?" Shachi stared at his plate then at me, "Why?"

"Because Atsushi decided it would be a nice change," I was happily eating my grilled fish rolls, "It isn't that odd. Remember Buck's last creation?"

Shachi shuddered at the reminder of the monstrosity the lead cook had made, "Don't remind me. I still have stomach cramps."

"I still don't understand how it was able to move," I looked at Law as he sat down, "Hey Law do you know how Buck's last creation was able to move?"

Law looked slightly surprised at hearing me speak to him. I probably wouldn't have spoken to him if I wasn't sure the kiss was a fluke. He seemed to shake it off quickly and shrugged as he reached towards the newspaper, "I wasn't able to examine it before it disappeared, so I'm unsure."

I hummed softly, "Maybe the combination of alcohol, fish guts, fire, and some of the spices managed to create some form of faux life?" I was given wide eyed looks and my cheeks reddened, "What?"

"Ari-chan what the fuck?" I ran a hand through my hair.

Maki sat down next to me and asked, "How are you enjoying the book I load you?"

"It's pretty good," I told him feeling my cheeks cool.

"Great," He grinned, "I was hoping you would enjoy it even if you don't really enjoy science fiction,"

"Ariun-ya," I looked at Law, "Did that book give you that idea?"

I nodded while Maki looked slightly confused, "Yeah. The story's about some guy reanimating things using some science. The stories from the point of view of the guy's daughter and quite interesting."

"You shouldn't take ideas from books," Law deadpanned making me flush with embarrassment.

"I know that!" I ignored the snickers from the rest of the table, "It just seems like the only way Buck could manage to give life to anything,"

I froze as I heard Buck's voice from behind me, "Darlin'?"

I turned towards the man slowly and smiled sheepishly, "Hi Buck-"

"So even Ari-chan agrees that you can't get a girl!" Shachi crowed from the other side of the table.

"No that's not what I sai-" I began only to be cut off.

"Yes it is!" Penguin jumped onto Shachi's bandwagon, "It's been how long since you got a girl?"

My protests fell on unhearing ears and I turned to give Law a pleading look. He just smirked at me in a way that said 'You started it. It's not my problem.'

I glowered at him before returning my attention to my food. I would apologise to Buck later when Shachi and Penguin weren't around.

Law chuckled as he left the galley and headed towards the navigation room. Bepo walked beside him and asked, "How come you didn't help Ari-chan?"

"She can take care of herself," He smirked at Bepo, "She started it by saying that around Shachi and Penguin,"

"True," The bear snickered softly, "Ari-chan really should know to keep comments like that to herself,"

Law knew he would enjoy the next few days. Ariun had dug herself a small grave since Shachi and Penguin would most likely make Buck furious. He looked forward to see what Buck would come up with. The three would most likely find themselves with less than tasteful meals most likely. The man was a good person and someone that most wouldn't assume was a pirate until he was either fighting or being mocked. He wouldn't interfere with the situation as it was always interesting to see what punishments Buck could dish out.

Buck walked into the kitchen as I was doing the dishes and I offered him an apologetic look, "Sorry Buck! I didn't mean for that to happen."

The man looked torn between glowering at me and smiling, "Why did you say that?"

"Because," I tried to find a better reason than I already had, "Law embarrassed me and it came out wrong," I turned back to the dishes, "I meant to say that it was the only way your latest creation could have been alive,"

I heard a sigh, "Darlin' you really shouldn't say things like that around Shachi and Penguin. They often take things too far."

"I've realized," I glowered at the soapy water as I scrubbed another plate, "They really need to learn not to do that shit,"

"Agreed," Buck opened the fridge.

"Whatcha doing in here anyway?" I glanced at the man, "Aren't you supposed to be off today?"

"I am," The man replied, "I just wanted to see if someone took my juice,"

I hummed softly only to hiss as pain emanated from my hand, "Motherfucker!"

I removed my hand from the water as Buck made his way over to me. I grimaced at the blood and Buck cursed softly before grabbing a clean cloth. He wrapped it around my hand and helped me put pressure on the wound, "How'd that happen?"

"I wasn't paying attention," I grimaced softly, "I was paying more attention to what you were doing,"

The man frowned just as another cook, Mike, walked in, "Woah what's going on?"

"I accidently cut my hand on something in the sink," The short green haired man winced.

"I'll wash the dishes and send a message to Captain," Mike offered Buck, "You take her to the infirmary,"

Buck nodded and led me out of the room before I could protest. He spoke as we walked towards the doors to the galley, "Mike's one of those guys that's been around since the beginning, so he's dead set on everything being how the captain want's it."

"How come he isn't head cook?" I asked as we reached the doors and headed towards the infirmary.

"'Cause he didn't want it," Buck shrugged lightly while opening the infirmary door, "He agrees that I'm the better cook and I've been in charge of other cooks before even if it wasn't for very long,"

Buck gestured for me to go over to the sink and I did so as he walked over to one of the glass cupboards. I removed my hand from the towel and winced at the sight of the blood before washing my hands. I bit back a hiss of pain at how the water felt against my injury, but continued washing my hands. I dried them off and walked over to the bed where Buck had stuff set up. I took a seat without any prompting and Buck looked at the damage. He was about to start cleaning the injury when Law walked inside, "What exactly happened?"

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