Within Touch Yet Out Of Bounds

Chapter 25 - Twenty Five Words

Arriving at the beach, they all were dressed in casual clothes with their swimming shorts beneath. They had to park the car a bit away from the beach as they wanted to at least have something to put back on afterwards. Kid got out the car first and stretched his arms. After they'd picked Law up, this took ages because the man was choosing from his many swimming trunks. In the end he ended up bringing two pairs. The ones he was currently wearing were the tightest and sexist ones. The other pair were simple beach shorts. Sadly, Kid hadn't seen either of them on and had to go by Law's word. Killer joined Kid outside the car, even though he was the one driving and he needed to be sober he decided one or two drinks couldn't hurt. Soon Alex then Law jumped out, Law still complaining about his trunks crushing his balls.

Alex laughed and wrapped an arm around Law's neck playfully, "Change into your other ones when we reach the changing rooms."

"I am. I haven't worn these since I was 15, it seems I've grown."

Kid raised a cheeky brow, "Maybe you just got a fat ass?"

Law hissed jokingly, "My ass is beautiful."

"Hm, I know." Kid chuckled when Alex pulled a face and let go of Law, shuffling next to Killer.

The four men traveled towards the part of the beach where the loud music was coming from. With every step they saw more and more of the colourful lights and the people dancing away on the sand to the beat. In time they were at the small stairs which lead them down. Killer went first, then Alex, then Kid and finally Law. Now they could see their fellow students dancing to the music, rubbing against their partners. Some involved in heavy tongue war. All in all, having a good time. Most had cups of alcohol in their hands. Their shoes met the pavement which run along the outskirts of the beach and lead to small row of changing rooms. Kid grinned crookedly. Alex clapped, he was over-excited and was drinking in the buzz. Killer had already found a girl and was eyeing her up. She was returning his hints with a wink.

The strong smell of sea water, booze, sweat, overdosed perfume and cologne was a pain. Suddenly Kid grasped Law's hand in his own. Law flinched but held back with a smile. Kid had such a warm touch. Law felt like melting away.

"You've arrived!" A familiar voice sung happily and Ace stood before them in black beach shorts and a massive grin. He had a cup full of beer and seemed a bit tipsy. "It's my brothers birthday and Usopp told me that you were invited Alex~ So i waited with some nice ladies until you arrived." Ace hugged Alex tightly, "The changing rooms are over there, try and find one that doesn't have people fucking in it. The party has just started so there should just be a couple. Alex do you want me to help you get unchanged?"

"No thanks Ace, I can get unchanged myself." Alex laughed and winked, "But wait for me on the dance floor with a drink."

"Sure! If i don't drink it first" Ace chimed happily.

Alex rolled his eyes teasingly. Kid began to walk to the changing rooms with Law. Killer had gone over to the chick he was looking at and begun to flirt with her. Alex quickly caught up with his brother and Law.

When reaching the four small changing rooms with wooden doors and a locker to put your stuff in. Alex opened the first one which was red and found a couple kissing in it, "Opps sorry, carry on." Each room apparently was a different colour. They didn't seem to notice him. Next was a blue one, when opening it, he saw a guy getting changed. Alex looked impressed before Kid closed the door. The other two were empty and Alex claimed the green one which was the one at the end so Law and Kid went in the yellow one.

It was slightly awkward. It was just big enough to hold one person so they were crushed together. But Law didn't mind because he was crushed onto Kid's chest. The small light was pretty dim and they could only just see one another's silhouette. There was a peg and a small bench to put your stuff on or sit on. Kid fell down on it and blinked, "Maybe we should get changed in different rooms?"

"How? The other two are occupied." Law stated with a smirk, "Anyway Kid, we've both seen each other naked so there's no need to be shy."

Kid blushed, "I wasn't, but now I kinda am." Law giggled innocently and pecked Kid's cheek. "Okay, you get changed first then you can go out and wait for me as I get changed."

Law nodded, sounded reasonable. However, Law wanted to change his trunks because they were hurting him. "Erm Eustass...I need to change my trunks..."

"Fuck I forgot-" Kid's blush grew more redder, "-Just do it here...I'll wait outside if you want me to-"

"Actually...I was wondering if you'd help me take them off." Law asked nervously, "They're quite tight. Very Tight."

Gulping loudly, Kid nodded, "I'll help you. I am your boyfriend afterall."

"Thanks." Dipping a hand down, Law undid his jeans and discarded them on the floor. He took off his shoes afterwards and left them on the floor as well. Next was his jumper and shirt. He quickly got to work taking them off.

Kid felt like he was at a strip club. He had to say it. Law was striping before him and he was half-expecting Law to sit on his lap and hump him. Dang, he had one dirty mind. "L-law." He coughed to rid those thoughts, "They are really tight on you."

"I know, they hurt and they've left a red mark." He pointed to the big red mark around his hips. "Please help take them off." Law begged. He was secretly enjoying this. Kid looked so nervous it was actually turning him on.

Kid nodded hastily and undid the small little white ribbon at the top of the trunks. Just as he was about to pull them down, Law took Kid's hands and stopped them. "Law?"

"You should take them off from the back, it'd be easier." Law whispered and he turned so his chest met the side of the changing room. He pressed his bottom out a bit so Kid could see his perfect bottom, "Now you can remove them."

Kid gulped again and his hands shook as he took the rim of the trunks and slowly took them down. More and more skin showed. Something stirred in Kid's stomach and it didn't help when Law moaned. When the trunks well to the floor. Kid took a breath of relief. "They're off, Law."

"Shit."

Kid looked to Law confused, "Something happened, have you hurt yourself?"

"What? No, no. Just thinking." Law said a bit disappointed that his plan didn't work. He took out his other beach shorts from his bag and put them on. They were simple black and white beach shorts that came just above his knee. "Okay switch positions."

Kid stood up and instantly his body was pressed against Law's. With struggle, Law finally got sat on the bench and he begun to pick up his clothes on the floor and put them in his bag. Kid changed out of his clothes and held them. They walked out the changing room's and were met by Alex who was already putting his clothes in one of the small lockers. "What took you so long?" He said as he closed the locker and took out the key which had a band around it. So you could put it on your wrist or foot. Alex resorted to put in his beach shorts.

"Changing out my trunks." Law stuttered as he passed and shoved his bag in a locker. He closed it and took the key with the band on it out and put it around his foot.

Kid followed and put his clothes in and put the key it around his wrist.

"Wait...Law was naked and you did nothing?" Alex asked confused and he saw Law face turn to a small scowl of annoyance. "Fuck sake Kid."

"What?" Kid growled. Jesus, he hated Alex sometimes.

"Nothing. Nothing." Alex muttered, "Let's just enjoy the party. Come on." He walked out. Law looked to Kid for a moment before raising out his hand. Kid took it and they both exited together.

The meeting was but a blur. He just couldn't focus because his ex-lover just sat a couple seats away from him. Crocodile looked fine. Doflamingo was jealous that the man was taking their break-up so easily meanwhile he just wanted to break down and drown in a pit of his own pity. Sitting with his arm resting on the desk and his hand cupping his chin, Doflamingo drowned out the meeting. Crocodile spoke about stats and the rest of the people gathered around the table nodded. Doflamingo was too busy looking over the body that used to be his. That he used to be able to touch. To hug. Agh, he wanted this meeting to hurry. He couldn't sit here anymore as his ex-lover sat in reach.

"Doflamingo."

Why hadn't Crocodile spoken to him yet? Why had the man avoided him? Didn't he see how much pain he was putting Doflamingo though. Ten years of being together gone up in smoke. They had two children together for fuck sake. Doflamingo clenched his jaw. The selfish bastard. Did he only see his own selfish needs?

"Doflamingo!"

What was he kidding, this was his fault. They barely ever saw each other. Crocodile came home from work tired and tended to fall asleep in the guests room. Doflamingo also did the "same. They never had time together because of their busy schedules and the children were such a handful. Justice always wanted something and Law was always testing his patience. When ever they had time together it was normally fighting...when was the last time they had sex? Well over a month ago. Their relationship was a mess. No wonder it fell apart.

"DOFLAMINGO!"

The blonde eyes snapped up at a man who had been shouting his name. He was a famous business man of a car company, he had awful scowl on his old face. "What?" Doflamingo grunted annoyed.

"Have you got any issues you need to be addressed?" The man mumbled slightly afraid with the intense look the blonde was giving him.

"If I did I would of already said them, wouldn't I?" Doflamingo said slightly twisted.

The man gulped and nodded, "With that, I end this meeting."

Everyone in the room stood and gathered their papers to exit. Doflamingo stayed still as he watched Crocodile slim fingers neatly pat some papers together and put them in a wallet. The man had such steady hands. He couldn't but look at the empty finger without a ring. Doflamingo huffed out annoyed and stood. He hadn't really bought anything. He'd came totally unprepared. Not like his ex-lover. They were so different. He couldn't let Crocodile leave without them talking. They needed to talk like adults. Sort things out and move on. Together.

Crocodile walked to the door and opened it slightly. But it was shut close by Doflamingo's hand. He pressed his chest into Crocodile's back and his head fell on Crocodile's tense shoulder. "Crocodile."

The older man gulped and his hand fell off the door handle in defeat. "Doflamingo please don't do this."

"Just talk to me...I miss you. I miss you so much. I can't stop thinking about you. Everyday seems pointless without you." Doflamingo spoke, his voice broken. "I promise to change just please talk to me."

Crocodile knew he shouldn't. He should just leave. If he stayed they'd just get back together and forever relive the cycle. The cycle of pain. Of Hurt. Of anger. He couldn't do that to the kids...moreover to himself. It was selfish but he was doing both of them a favor. "Let go..."

"No!" Doflamingo begged. But with all his tries of holding Crocodile back, his arms soon weakened. Crocodile opened the door and rushed out. Disappearing from his sight. Leaving Doflamingo alone in the room. He clenched his fist and felt a part of him being crumbled into pieces.

Crocodile stood still breathing in heavily. His body hurt. He just couldn't do it again. To go back to his old life. Covering his eyes his with hand, he tried to get his act back together.

Meanwhile, a certain purple haired girl was sat on the beach in her black bikini looking up at the sunset. Next to her was her new fiance, Basil Hawkins. Although he wasn't in beach shorts or trunks like everyone else. He did wear a simple white shirt and black slacks. Underneath his bottom, the thing him and Justice were sat on, was his expensive black long coat. The girl had her head on his lap as she held her beer cup in her hand, "I wonder when Law will arrive."

"He already has." Hawkins pointed out bored as he looked at the beer cup. He hadn't drank any of it because it looked awful. "With the redhead and ginger your father spoke about." Hawkins generally didn't want to be here. He didn't want any part in what was going on, it all seemed so stupid to him.

Justice tensed but sighed, "So he didn't break-up with Kid."

"Seems so. He was holding the redheads hand." Hawkins again pointed out rather bored of talking about it. It hadn't been his choice to go here. Justice had just called him up at work and said 'I'll look so cute in this new bikini'. He'd thought she was suggesting other things than this when he arrived back at his apartment. He sighed. How tiresome.

Justice closed her eyes and grumbled out frustrated, "How annoying for me. Now I have to tell father."

"You don't have to." She could always just leave them in peace?

She laughed, "Well Law lied to me so it's only fair."

"Do whatever you please Justice." Hawkins muttered. Sometimes the women confused him.

She grinned happily and drank some of her drink, "I will, now." She stood up. "I need to find Alex and get this thing over with. Then we can go back to yours apartment and you can finally get what you wanted in the first place." Giggling, she went off to find the man. But she felt a huge wave of guilt wash over her body. Nevertheless, she ignored it. The beer seemed to get rid of the feeling anyway.

Hawkins frowned and finally took a sip of the horrid drink. "Disgusting." He poured the liquid into the sand.

Kid passed over a drink to his sulking boyfriend, "What's the matter Law, you've had that face since we left the changing room?"

"I'm just thinking about something." Law grunted and sipped his drink quickly. "You not serious about us are you?"

Kid was caught off guard at that. He glared at Law thinking it was so sort of joke, "Are you joking? Of course I'm serious?"

Law frowned, "Really? I showed you my naked ass in the changing room and you took no notice!" The older man barked, no one took notice as they were too busy having a good time. Kid clenched his jaw and grabbed Law arm, Law's drink falling the floor, and dragged him somewhere a bit quieter. Behind the changing room building. No one was there. He pinned Law on the wall.

"You have no fucking idea how I feel about you." Kid snarled, "If I wasn't serious I wouldn't have done all those things with you."

Law huffed and crossed his arms, "Why don't you have sex with me then? I know this morning you didn't want it, you were only doing it because I wanted it."

He needed to admit the truth now. Kid thought maybe Law would never ask him and maybe in time they'd finally do it and everything will be fine. Kid knew that was a slim chance. "I'll tell you the truth."

Law's eyes widened as he looked at Kid expecting the worse.

"I'm scared of losing you." Kid closed his eyes, "Go ahead laugh."

Law hand stoked the side of Kid's face, "Why would I laugh at something like that? Why are you scared?"

"If I mess up...you'll dump me and find someone better-"

"I WOULD NEVER DUMP YOU BECAUSE OF THAT!" Law yelled, "I really like you WAY too much to ever let you go."

Kid smiled softly, "Really?"

"Yeah, now come here and kiss me." Law pouted his lips. Kid laughed and connected lips lips with his boyfriend.

How many people? Why were there so many people? Alex had never seen so many people in one spot. He felt like his breath was being sucked out his lungs before it even reached his lungs. God, he needed a fag. A cigar, or a joint. ANYTHING. Okay not a joint, he wasn't a druggie. He was just having a moment of madness. Finally, Alex was near the crowd of people before he felt someone grab his hand and pull him free. Damn it Ace, I don't even have a drink yet.

The ginger was free. But when he was about to thank his savior. He saw the golden eye, the other being hidden under her side-fringe. Justice was grinning like a cat, "Hey Alex."

"Justice." To say he wasn't prepared for this encounter was an understatement. He was almost dumfounded at her sudden presence, maybe she was herself again?

Justice pouted, "Come' on that's not a way to greet me. It's hello Justice, how you been. Learn some manner Alex honey. Anyway, that's not important; I wanna talk to you in private. I've been thinking about us."

"Us?" Alex said hopeful. Maybe she had come to her senses! If she was seriously considering having a relationship with him instead of just sex then that was great! It would be like the first times they met, relaxed and just plain awesome!

Justice nodded, "Let's go over there." She pointed to a empty piece of beach.

Alex nodded and followed her. He glanced down her body. He curvy body was such a delight to look at. He'd always preferred curvy women to skinny ones. The black bikini looked so good on her. When they reached the part, Justice smiled sheepishly and blushed lightly. She looked so innocent, "Do you like me Alex?"

The ginger smiled sweetly, "Yeah, I do. Very much so, It's nice to see you again, the real you." Alex couldn't help himself, he was smiling like an idiot.

The girl felt her lip twitch as her stomach felt a hug of warmth. She bit her lip and nearly cried at hearing that. So he did like her. And she liked him so much as well. Why did she have to do this? Why Papa, it's not fair! Justice eyebrows narrowed and she kept on the mask she had created. Her eyes grew deadly, "Well I don't like you." It broke her heart to say those words, she had to physically stop her voice from cracking as a sob threatened to escape.

Alex eyes shot open, "What?" How could she say that, after all this time. How? Why was she hurting him like this?

"I don't like you Alex. I lied okay. I wanted to get you alone to tell you the truth. I don't like you in any way. Actually I hate your stupid face. All I wanted was sex and you didn't give it to me so I moved on. How could you think that someone like me would ever have feelings for someone like you." She sneered and laughed coldly. Alex looked to the ground, his eyes filled with hurt. His heart twisted in pain. His whole body hurt. He couldn't think of a comeback. "I'd say there is more fish in the sea but no one's desperate enough to want to be with you."

Tears formed in the corners of his eyes. Alex felt like his stomach had suddenly grew heavier and his heart was torn. He was so confused. So upset. He just felt so empty. So lifeless. Lately, he'd acted like the feelings he had for Justice weren't there but now...he wanted to cry. He just wanted to dig himself a hole and die. "Why are you doing this?" His voice weak and hoarse, "Why are you hurting me."

Justice eyes looked to the floor as well, she just wanted to hug Alex and tell him she was lying. To tell him she did like him. Because she really did, so so much. But her father said to hurt him so he stayed away from her and she had to follow his word or-or-or, "I'm a heartless bitch. You don't deserve anyone, and nor do I." She went to walk away but Alex grabbed her arm.

"Well I think you're perfect. I could never have met such an amazing and creative girl." He said, "I might have fallen for you, Justice. But this isn't the Justice I knew, where is she?"

Justice eyes opened in utter shock. She just pulled her arm away and sighed, "Maybe that's the problem with you. You don't love me. You just like the idea of being in love."

"But Justice...If we just tried-"

"ALEX! Don't you understand? Is your brain too small to understand, to realize. I don't want to be with you. I don't love you. I will never love you. NO ONE WILL EVER LOVE YOU. You pathetic man! You're just s-scum. I-I got to go."

"Justice…" Alex trailed off watching as she ran from him. He may love the idea of being in love, but at that moment he felt his heart shatter into tiny pieces. Of course he wasn't good enough. He was never good enough…

Justice scurried away to her fiancé, "Hawkins we need to go, please, now." She cried out.

The blonde stood, "You're crying."

"I fucking know that, just take me to your apartment now! please."

Standing, Hawkins picked up his jacket and put it on his shaking and crying fiancée, "You shouldn't have agreed to it if it was going to upset you."

"I didn't expect him to look so sad." Justice admitted as she cowered into Hawkins side. Sad, that was an understatement, he looked devastated. He looked crushed, he couldn't honestly believe all those awful things she said?

Law smiled cheerfully as he kissed Kid one more time before they, him and Kid, begun to walk back to the party holding hands, "I'll go get you another drink." Kid said as he kissed Law's cheek and let go of his boyfriend hand.

"Okay, I'll go find Alex." Law smiled and they both walked away from each other. Law scanned over the beach, seeing people skinny dipping, Killer being one. He was a strange fellow. He thought he saw Justice with someone but when he looked again she wasn't there. Anyway, he saw the ginger slouched on the floor smoking with half a bottle of vodka which seemed to have a small amount of coke poured into it. He walked over and instantly he could see something was wrong. Alex looked distressed. "Is something wrong Alex?"

"No." He grunted out a breath of smoke, "Everything is fucking amazing."

Law frowned, "I only asked." He crossed his arms.

"Sorry Law. Just… people." He flicked away the stub of his fag and stood.

Law raised a brow, "Oh...do you wanna go somewhere quieter to talk or something?"

Alex glanced to a small wooden beach hut. He pointed and Law led the way. Alex stumbled slightly although he hadn't drunk that much. He left his eyes fall down Law's half-naked body and he grinned. What attractive man Law was. If only he was single. Alex blinked rapidly. What was he thinking? Law was his twin's boyfriend! Was he insane? What was this drinking doing to him.

Law sat down on the small bench in the hut and relaxed. Kid would join them in a while. He had the feeling the redhead would try and stop Killer from sleeping with all the girls here. Alex sat down and offered Law the bottle, "Wanna drink?"

Heck, he was at a party. He took the bottle and gulped down the strong liquid. He coughed slightly when realizing that there was more vodka than coke. Alex chuckled softly and rubbed Law's back, "Sorry should of said."

Law nodded. "Yeah. Never mind. Tell me what's wrong with you?"

"Your sister is here." Alex growled and took a drink of the bottle, "And she just stated how I have no chance in hell."

Law sighed, "Alex." He consoled and wrapped his arms around Alex neck. Okay, he felt a bit drunk but Alex looked upset and he wanted to make the man feel better. Alex hugged back and nuzzled his face into Law's neck. The older man breathed in and smelt the familiar smell of spice. It was same cologne Kid wore. "You smell like Kid."

Alex hands moved over the soft skin of Law's back and he hummed, "Yeah I ran out of mine so I borrowed his."

"Hmmm." Law loved the smell of Kid's cologne just as much as Kid loved the smell of his. He closed his eyes. It felt like it was Kid hugging him and touching body. The alcohol started to take effect as he moaned when Alex's hands lowered. "Kid~"

Alex knew Law had moaned out his brother's name but he choose to ignore it. "Law?"

The older man slowly moved backwards with his eyes narrowed, "Kiss me Kid." He mumbled and did just that and laid his lips upon Alex's.

The ginger knew this was wrong but he felt like utter shit and the kindness Law had shown him made him feel happy. He kissed back making the over man moan. Law hastily slide his tongue in and coaxed Alex's one. Alex cupped Law's perky ass checks and felt Law smile in the kiss.

When moving slightly back, Law eyes connected with Alex's green ones and he frowned, "You're not Kid."

"No he's not." Grunted an angry voice. Kid stood frowning darkly holding the two squished cups of drink in his hand. The beer dripping down his hand. He dropped the broken plastic cups on the floor and stormed away. Law eyes widened shocked as he looked to Alex to Kid.

"No, no, Kid. I thought he was you." Law jumped up and chased after Kid. Because he was faster, he caught Kid arm and the man stopped, "Kid please listen."

"You slut!" Kid growled, "You're just a slut!"

Law eyes widened and he looked shocked, "No Kid I thought Alex was you. I had a drink and he smelt like you and felt like you and-"

"LIAR!" The redhead bellowed and pushed Law away from him, "I don't want to see you or him ever! LEAVE ME ALONE." Kid ran off and out of Law's sight.

Alex caught up and touched Law's shoulder, "Law-"

"Don't touch me!" He screamed, "You! You did this. Kid hates me." Law walked to the changing room, "Just please leave me alone."

Alex held his head. He'd fucked things up with Justice. With Law, and with Kid. He was just a fuck up! Maybe he should just run away? Maybe he should just die? Jump of the pier? Hang himself? Yea. No, he wasn't over reacting okay! He'd ruined everyone's life and nobody needed him anyway! He may as well get rid of the problem that was himself. To much pressure! To many mistakes, why couldn't he get anything right!

Alex felt his breath starting to shorten and speed up until he was knelt on the floor shaking. He couldn't breathe!

"Alex!" What was that? He knew that voice. Footsteps. no everything was going blurry. Shit, vision was whiting out.

"ALEX!" Oh it was Usopp he'd know that crazy awesome afro anywhere, why is he running at me? oh yea, im about to pass out, idiot.

"Alex, shit man can you hear me? try and calm down, breathe! Just breathe!" Usopp was frantic, he had never seen his friend like this before, shaking and gasping for breath. Fitting, omg he was having an attack of some kind. "I'm here okay? I'm here, Jesus what the hell did someone poison you with peanuts or something? That's if-if your even allergic to peanuts right? Aghh! Someone help! ACE! GET HELP!" Usopp was rushing around in front of Alex's shaking form from what he could tell through his blurred and blotted vision. Ah fuck, air! get into my lungs! He managed to pull in a long drag of air before his throat closed up again, and he fell on his side onto the cold road.

A/n - Did say things were going to get 'steamy' just not between Kid and Law however with Alex and Law. A drunk kiss with the wrong twin. Here's a couple of questions to think about. No need to answer them but you can if you want. Be quiet interesting to see the responses XD

Will Kid and Law be able to sort things out?

Will Kid ever get the confidence to shove it in?

When will Alex ever win over Justice?

Will Crocodile ever take Doflamingo back?

Does Doflamingo even trust his own daughter?

Who is Killer's girlfriend?

And finally, what the hell is Doflamingo planning?