Luffy wakes up the next morning in the house that he shared with his older brother Ace. He feels like absolute crap and is maybe considering of calling in sick today from work.

The memories from last night at the science fair keep creeping into his head every second. He couldn't help but to smile after remembering the little bonding he shared that evening with the attractive doctor, Law. And let's not forget that almost kiss he could have stole. However that's exactly why Luffy felt like shit. The guilt of wanting to kiss Law, who was happily married with a kid, was killing him inside.

This wasn't like Luffy at all. He was never the type of person to flirt with a married man, let alone make out with them. What made it worse was that he knew exactly what he was doing; while at the same time selfishly did not care.

After his soothing long shower, he walked down the stairs and into the kitchen to fix himself a big plate of breakfast. Maybe food would help him to relax his mind. He whips up a stack of chocolate chip pancakes with scrambled eggs on the side, four pieced of buttery toasted bread, and a store bought banana muffin, all topped off with delicious fresh orange juice and a glass of cold milk. He takes his seat and begins to devour his big meal, paying no attention to the footsteps making their way into the kitchen.

"Well I hope you made enough for all of us." Ace said as he dragged his tired body towards the fridge "Is something eating you?"

Ace was always one step ahead of Luffy, it was completely impossible to hide anything from that guy.

Luffy took big gulp from his juice "Nothing is eating me up. Why would you think that? Can't a guy just have big meal all to himself for no reason?"

"Easy, easy I was just joking Lu." The sound of simmering bacon could be heard from the stove "By the way, Nami told me you met someone yesterday at the fair? Is that true?

That damn Nami and her big mouth! She's always telling Ace everything. Also he never told her that he met someone, that was all her making assumptions…even though it was an entirely very true one. He figured that he'll just lie and pretend like he has no idea what she was talking about for the sake of not getting his ass chewed by his brother, who would by the way be furious if he found out what he almost did last night. Also, he didn't want Nami blabbing around his secret about having the hots for a parent at work, what if the news got to Law, and then what would happen?

Yes lying was definitely the key to get out of this one "She's crazy, I never met anyone yesterday."

"That so? Then why did you arrive thirty minutes late to meet us?" Ace questioned, setting the bowl with bacon and eggs on the table and taking a seat across from him.

"I was helping a student find her dad because she ran off without him to look for her project." He was telling the truth, just not what happened after. Technically it wasn't a lie, right? "I even told Usopp and Kaya to let you know where I was going."

"True they did say that…Alright I believe you Lu, but if a situation like that does come about where you meet someone, you'll make sure to tell me right? I just hate being the last to know by my little brother."

"What are you talking about Ace; you're always the first to know! You even find out things about ME, before I even do!"Luffy protested

Ace silently chucked "like when I found out you were gay before you ever knew?

"Exactly, you see!"

"Alright, I'll take your word on it… Anyways, you know how Nami gets, she just wants to see you happy, we all do.

"Yeah, I know."

Luffy took his pile of dishes to the sink and started washing them before he headed out to work. Ace followed right behind him, placing his dish inside as well. The younger boy washed while the older one dried. "Oh before I forget, are you busy tonight?"

"I was thinking of going over to Zoro's place after work since Sanji is working late tonight, but I'm not too sure, why?"

"Okay well forget that plan because you two have something else to do now…tonight we have dinner reservations at the Baratie at seven o'clock, so don't be late okay?"

"Isn't that where Sanji works with his pops? Dang how'd you get reservation to a place like that and more importantly why?" both men had dried off their wet hands and began walking to the living room to gather up their belongings for work.

"See why it's good to be friends with the owner and their family? But anyways, I'm still debating whether I should tell you or not, seeing that you don't know how to keep your big mouth shut."

"Wh-!? Oi, Ace that's not fare! Didn't I just say how you're the first one I always tell my stuff too!

"Yes you did, but this is different Lu because it's you and I know very well how loud you could be at times."

"Ace!"

"Okay okay ill think about, how's that?" Ace proposed.

They were both standing at the front door ready to make their leave. Ace was just inches away from reaching the door knob, but was suddenly blocked by his pissed of little brother. Luffy threw his body to the door, barricading Ace from the exit. He wasn't going to make a single move until he got some answers.

"No, you tell me right now or else…or else I'm not going to your fancy dinner!" Luffy really wasn't going to miss the dinner, like hell he was going to miss out on Sanjis cooking! However, he just needed something to threaten Ace with.

Ace moved his body closer to Luffy and the door, exhaling loudly to himself. He placed his hand onto Luffys shoulder, jerking his head to side that indicated that they move to the living room so they could sit down and talk.

Luffy took a seat on the couch with Ace sitting on the coffee table in front of him. "Alright I'll tell you" he lightly chuckled "Damn, so stubborn I swear...Well Luffy, since you so must need to know, the reason I'm calling you and Zoro and pretty much everyone close to us out to dinner tonight is because, well. . .I'm going to ask Nami to marry me. Are you happy now?"

There was no reply. Luffy just sat there frozen in place for what seemed like an eternity to Ace. The older brother began waving his hand in front of Luffys face, trying to snap him back to reality. No minute later, Luffy jumped out from his seat in mere excitement.

"Are you serious!? Ace, please don't tell me you're pulling my leg right now. Is this actually true?"

"Yeah, I'm dead serious Lu, never been more serious in my life. So what do you think? Too soon?"

Luffy threw himself to his brother, suffocating him in a tight bear hug. "What do I think? I think it's about fucken time you propose Ace! You've been dating for 5 years, I'm surprised she's waited this long."

"Hah! Very funny" he returned the tight hug "well I'm glad you approve then. Definitely going to need you there as emotional support." They let go, but still continue to look at one another.

"Yosh! You could definitely count on me to be there. Wouldn't miss it for the world!"

Later that evening Law and Daisy come walking into the apartment that they shared. Baby was sitting at the dining room table opening up some mail she received earlier that day. She was looking at a good pile of 7 envelops, six of them being bills while the last one was a letter from Daisy father. Today was her flex day, but with all the bills and especially certain letter from her ex boyfriend, it was becoming just as stressful as it was at work, only this felt like a heavier kind of stress. As soon as she saw Law and Daisy coming in through the door, she lit up like a Christmas tree; it was like all worry just disappeared completely.

Daisy went running to her mom, dropping her backpack right on her tracks, leaving Law to reach down and grab it for her. It was quite a surprise for both Law and Daisy to see Baby home at this time of day sitting so casually at the dinner table. However Daisy didn't seem to mind on bit, as she launched herself into her mother's arms. Even Law was happy to see her home. He greeted Baby with a gentle kiss on the forehead before taking his seat across from her.

"Well this is quite a surprise. No work today?" Law asked

Baby was starting to rock the small girl in her arms, while rubbing on her soothing head massages "I asked for the night off. I've been keeping myself busy at that bar for way to long; I need a night to my family."

"Well good for you. I'm glad you remembered about us"

"Oh shut up Law, besides I promised I would make it up to Daisy today, remember?"

Daisy slid of her mother's lap to stand in front of her. She had a big smile in her face. "Mommy, remember the project I did? Well I got fist place! I got a big shinny blue ribbon, just like Law said! Do you wanna see it!?"

"Of course I want to see it sweetie. How about you go get it for me?"

"Okay~"she went off, running happily to her room.

"What are you doing tonight Law?" Baby asked while leaning her head onto the palm of her hand.

"I was going to watch Frozen with Daisy since she's been begging me to watch it with her since Monday. But seeing that you're here now, I think I'll let you two enjoy the movie while I go do some paper work in my office."

"Or we could all watch Frozen tomorrow, that way we could all go to dinner tonight."

"Dinner?" Law questioned

"That's what I said" Baby stood up from her seat and walked over to one of the kitchen cabinets. She pulled out a paper and placed it onto the table so that Law could get a look at what it read. He eyed the menu with confusion, turning his head from Baby to the menu repeatedly. "I got us reservations at the Baratie for tonight at seven o'clock."

Law continued to eye the neatly folded menu in his hands. "How the hell did you even-No. Where not going to this. I don't care how you managed to get us into a place like this, but its way to expensive, especially for you." He threw the menu back on the table while lifting himself up from his seat and making his way to the living room to relax himself on the couch.

"Relax Law. Look, Gin, one of the bartenders I work with does part time at the Baratie as well. He's good friends with the owner's son, who also works there too and said he could get us in. And don't worry about how expensive it is okay, I've got money saved."

"If this is to make up for missing Daisy's science fair, forget it. Just take her to Chuck E. Cheese, shell definitely love that for sure."

"This is not just for that Law; it's also for you too. For everything that you have done for us. Giving us a place to stay, taking care of Daisy when I'm not around, for being a big brother and….and letting me back into your life… even after all the screwed up things I've done." She began to cover her face with her hands, trying hard not to let out her sobs.

Law could see Baby from across the room trying her hardest to not break down in front of him, but it was no use because Law could hear perfectly well the whimpering in her throat. He's never been good at comforting people, even at the hospital when he had to deal with patient's families after an unsuccessful operation. However this was different, instead of feeling awkward he felt guilty, if anything.

He walked over to his sister, closing her in a tight, comforting embrace. "Listen to me; you are not a screw up okay? We have all made mistakes, I sure as hell have. I'm sorry that I ever took you out of my life, that was my biggest screw up, but I'm trying my best to not make that mistake again. I can't lose my little sister again or my niece…Look if you really want us to go to dinner at the Baratie, then its okay with me. Just let me help pay, okay?"

They both stood there hugging each other. Baby buried her face in-between Laws chest, while he placed his chin just over her hair, rubbing her back soothingly. They suddenly felt a thump at their legs and looked down to see what it was.

"I want a hug too!" Daisy whined, while holding in her hands the blue ribbon she promised to show her mother.

Law reached down to pick up Daisy. She placed her hands behind her uncle's neck then lowering her head to rest on his shoulder, as Baby came from behind her to tighten the group hug.

"So spoiled" Law murmured to both of them

Like always on a Friday evening, dinner at the Baratie was crazy packed. Waiters and servers were all running around like mad dogs, trying their hardest to cater to everyone's needs.

Luffy and his large groups where already seated to their circular table, each enjoying their delightful dinner filled with many laughs. The proposal had already been made and as expected Nami accepted the shiny diamond ring that now rested so perfectly on her ring finger. All of the girls from the group were seated around Nami, admiring the ring and discussing future wedding plans, while the boys toasted to one another, congratulating Ace on his proposal that was long passes the expiration date.

Franky and Usopp were discussing with Ace about suitable wedding location that they found to be interesting when they had gotten married with their wives, Robin and Kaya. The idea of throwing a wedding on a ship did not sound like a bad idea at all; in fact Ace loved the idea very much and was sure Nami would too.

"What about you Zoro? Any advice for the soon-to-be married man?" Usopp asked

Zoro quickly took a chug of his sake before speaking "Marriage is a 3-ring circus, engagement ring, wedding ring, and suffering"

All the guys around the table began to laugh, even Chopped, who had no idea what was going on. However, the laughter came to a complete stop when a certain blond cook stood behind Zoro, crossing his arms and tapping his foot to get his idiot husbands attention.

"Suffering huh marimo? We'll see whose suffering when they get my foot shoved up their fucken face!" Sanji threatened.

The guys began to laugh again at the bickering married couple. Luffy, who sat beside Zoro was enjoying the front row entertainment he got, he was enjoying the moment with all his friends and family and was glad to see everyone happy and having a good time. He definitely needed this. A time to get away from all the stress he's been having all day. A time to forget about Law.

Luffy felt something pulling at the sleeve of his jacket, when he looked to see what it was, he was met with a familiar boy wearing an oversized fuzzy blue hat.

"Yo Chopper, ready for dessert?"

"Yes! But first can you go with me to the bathroom? I don't want to bother mom or dad from their conversation."

"Sure thing buddy. C'mon"

Luffy waited outside the door of the restroom for Chopper. He was looking at the painting around the restaurant, admiring how the art decorated the place. While scanning the painting he noticed a familiar face sitting not to fare from where he stood. His heart began to beat rapidly inside his chest; it felt like I was going to explode. Of all the places, all the restaurants, all the days and times, he had to be here eating dinner with his family. Law had to be here!

Both Luffy and Chopper made it back to their seats. Everyone was now sitting in their rightful places from when they first arrived. Luffy took his seat in between Nami and Zoro, staring down at his molted lave cake that Sanji knew he loved very much. Nami picked up on Luffys odd behavior right away, she glanced at him to get a good look at the boy, but was more surprised to see that he wasn't even touching his dessert.

"Is something wrong with your cake?" Nami asked

"Huh-yeah, no it's fine" He took a large chunk of cake at began eating it. "Mmmm, see. Hey by the way when are we leaving?"

"Luffy we just got our dessert; some of us don't have five stomachs like you. I'd say another half hour maybe. Here want a piece of my cake?"

Across the other side of the room from where Luffy and his group sat, a check was being delivered to Law and Baby.

"Wow this was very delicious, don't you agree Law? I'm glad I chose this place"

"Here let me see that bill."

"Hey now, at least let me look at how much it's going to be, before I decide to let you go half with me."

"No. I made it clear that we would go half. Now let me see that bill." Law said aggressively.

As both siblings bickered with the bill, Daisy sat on her seat coloring a pictured from the activity books the Baratie provided for the younger ones. They paid no attention to the waiter making his way closer to their table.

"My I offer a lovely flower such as yourself some delicious red wine?"

Baby blushed at the blond waiters compliment. "You-you need me to try the red wine for you."

"No he doesn't need you to do anything! Yo, curly brow, here is the check. That's all well need from you service."

"And just who do you think you are calling curly!-oh hey I know this little one" Sanji completely forgot about the argument and squatted to get himself at eye level with Daisy "Your Choppers friend...uhhh...Daisy, am I right?"

Daisy looked to see who was calling her name and suddenly grew a big smile on her face. "Sanji!" she tightly hugged the blond.

"I knew I recognized a beautiful princess."

"And who are you?" Baby questioned

"My apologies my lady, you see I know your precious daughter here because she's good friends with my friends son, Chopper. I occasionally go pick him up early from after school for swimming class and stay a little to watch them play and do art work...Oh and that reminds me, Daisy, Chopper is actually here with some of my friends , along with Mrs. Kaya, Mr. Usopp, Ms. Nami, and Mr. L. If you want to say hello?

Suddenly Law felt his face beginning to sweat. He could hear his heart beating loudly inside his chest; it was all he was able to hear right about now. What the hell was Luffy doing here? He couldn't understand how and why this was happening. What were the fucken odds! But what made his anxiousness worse were the words he heard next from his little niece.

"Yes, I would love to Sanji!"

Everyone was practically done with their desserts and where now enjoying themselves with some celebratory alcohol. Ace was just about wasted from all the drinks the guys forced him to drink. He was about ready to knock out then and there at the table, which wouldn't be the first time it happens. Zoro was just about done as well, but thankfully he didn't have to worry about a ride home since he was hitching a ride with his husband-who in fact was making his way over to them right now.

Zoro greeted Sanji with a big sloppy kiss in front of everyone and in return got sent flying hard to the floor by one of Sanjis kicks.

"tch-idiot marimo" he mumbles quietly to himself while still sporting the red blush spread across his face. "Oi, everyone I found someone some of you would be happy to see" he moves to the side to show off Daisy, who was standing right behind him with Baby and Law.

"Daisy!" Chopper cheered and ran over to hug her

"Well isn't this quite a lovely surprise." Kaya said

"I'll say. Nice to see you Daisy. What brings you here?" Usopp asked

"Mommy brought us out tonight to celebrate my first place ribbon from the science fair yesterday!"

Law was trying his best to hide behind Baby, but it was impossible since he was way taller than her. He didn't catch Luffy yet, so he thought he possible must have missed him. God he hoped so.

"That's wonderful Daisy. Congratulations." It was then that Nami swung her arm around Luffys shoulder, who had his face hiding behind the menu. "Luffy, aren't you going to congratulate your student?"

Slowly he put the menu down, exposing his face and making direct eye contact with none other than Law, who was now staring directly at him as well. His heart began to pound loud deep inside his chest, he secretly wondered if everyone else could hear it. The eye contact never left, they continued staring, and Luffy kept noticing how close Law was next to his beautiful wife. He could feel his heart slowly aching and like that, he broke the contact finally and looked away, congratulating Daisy without even looking at her.

Once Luffy broke the stare, Law took notice of his surroundings. He saw Nami sitting very close to Luffy, and staring at him with a concern look on her face. But as he continued to stare at them, he suddenly caught the site of a glistening round diamond ring that lay perfectly snug around Nami's ring finger. Law began to bite aggressively at the inside of his lip, tasting the blood he managed to puncture through. Suddenly he wasn't feeling good, it was like he was going to throw up right then and there, he had to get out of here, and fast.

"Well it was very nice to meet you all, and unfortunate we have to be heading home now. Daisy say goodbye and let's go." Law addressed

"Oh-okay, bye everybody, it was nice seeing you all. I'll see some of you at school Monday. Good night"

Right after they pass the group, Law thinks about stealing on last look at Luffy. He looks back around to get a view of his back but instead is greeting with perfect brown eyes staring back at him. Law gives him a hesitant half smile before turning back around again and walking forward the exit.

Nami took notice to that last stare down the two just shared and looked back to Luffy to see his reaction. However she was met by his hood that was now covering his face as he lowered his head to the table to rest. It was then that Nami put all the pieces together and figured out what just happened. It was Law the whole time. He was the guy that Luffy couldn't stop smiling about.

Thank you for reading (: