Valentine's Day Special

Eustass Kid x Trafalgar Law

It was night and the sea was unusually calm. Eustass looked at the waxing moon and enjoyed the gentle sway as waves rocked against the ship. It was a little lonely to be spending his time in bed alone. It was even lonelier when he knew that his heart can never be satisfied. Eustass could only yearn and look longingly at the picture of his object of affection.

Trafalgar Law's cocky smile and twinkling eyes on the poster on his wall seemed to beckon him to go over. Eustass sighed. Many times he had imagined himself walking over to that man and embracing him. However no matter what he did, the Trafalgar Law in the picture would never be his. The real Trafalgar Law would be sailing somewhere in the Grand Line with his merry crew and a talking polar bear.

He sighed.

"You have no idea what I would do to see you tonight…" Eustass told the picture on the wall and stroked it affectionately.

All of a sudden the ship shock and Eustass lost his balance. He tumbled off the bed.

Eustass rubbed his sore side and growled. There was commotion on the deck and Eustass was not too pleased. He got up quickly and threw on his heavy fur coat.

Stomping up to the deck, he yelled for an explanation. Killer appeared slightly flustered and his explanation sounded jumbled. That made Eustass's patience snap.

Before he could throw his first mate over the side, a smooth voice shocked him. It was a voice he least expected to hear.

"Careful there Eustass-ya, you don't want to get your blood pressure too high. It might trigger heart problems."

Eustass's neck snapped towards the grinning olive skinned man with the spotted fur hat. He was missing that ridiculously long sword and behind him was an orange jumper wearing polar bear.

Eustass felt his heart leap. He tried to hide it by putting on a scowl. Secretly he was extremely pleased to see the man even though he knew nothing good would come out of their unplanned meeting.

"What are you doing here?" he sneered a little too harshly. He hoped it was convincing enough to show how much he hated the man even if it was just the complete opposite inside.

His heart sped up when Law took a step closer. He wanted to move back but he fought that urge and stood his ground. He gulped and he saw how the doctor's eyes followed the movement of his Adam's apple.

The fur coat suddenly felt insufficient as Law's eyes undressed him. Eustass felt naked and exposed. He was vulnerable like a lamb cornered by a wolf… a very sexy one.

"Well you see Eustass-ya, my submarine was rising to break to the surface when your ship casually sailed into my path causing a collision. Now I am unable to carry on with my journey for a while until repairs are being made. The poor thing is taking in water as we speak and I might need your help. I heard you are a marvelous tinkerer so I was hoping perhaps you might help me out this little predicament. Of course I don't expect you to do it for free. You could ask anything from me after you've helped me out. I am a man of my word so you can be assured I won't run away."

Eustass considered for a while. His right hand man did not trust the doctor much and it was no secret he disliked the man even though he knew it was his captain's eternal object of affection. "Captain…"

Eustass raised a hand to stop Killer from speaking his mind. He knew what the man was thinking. After all, they were close friends. Killer was good at judging people and when he said that Law was a dangerous person he was probably right. Eustass on the other hand trusts blindly. He charges in with all the blood up in his head because he doesn't think. That was Killer's job.

However this time it was different. At least for once he should be able to follow his heart. "You have no idea what you are saying Trafalgar."

Law smirked. He closed the distance between them agonizingly. By the time he stopped, his lips were only inches away from Eustass's own pair. Eustass could not look away. Law had him apprehended in his stare.

"Try me," the words left those lips sinfully. The warm puff of breath landed on Eustass's own lips making him lick them unconsciously. He hungered for the man who was so near yet so far. Law smirked when he saw Eustass reacting to him.

Adding on in a sultry voice, Law threw in a wink as he turned to walk back to his submarine. "I'll be waiting for you."

Eustass was frozen there, left to watch as those hips swayed. He followed moments later like a good dog trailing behind its master. Killer could not believe how his captain was so easily wrapped around the creepy doctor's finger.

Xxx Destiny Aitsuji xxX

It was about five thirty the next morning when Esutass was finally done with patching the yellow submarine up. He was tired and exhausted. Clearly the damage taken had been more serious than what he thought initially. The sly captain never told him about how the engine room was in need of fixing as well. He took it upon himself to inspect every single corner of the pristine submarine and discovered a whole lot of problems that even Law was unaware of. Patching a hole took less than an hour but fixing a submarine that was full of faults dragged the time needed.

Law did not question when Eustass started taking out parts from his engine room. He trusted that man's skills when it came to fixing machines. Law watched as the hours go by with Eustass calling out for a tool to be passed to him ever so frequently.

The oil smeared body glistened with sweat contrasted well against the pale skin. Law had always had a soft spot for the blood thirsty captain since the first time they met at the auction house. He never expected such a refined man to fall for such a brute but that was how love worked.

It wasn't planned at all for the accident to occur nevertheless, Law was secretly happy it did happen. At least he had a chance to see Eustass Kid. He wanted to see Eustass Kid before he headed for the next island because he never knew when he was going to kick the bucket. On the Grand Line, nothing is for certain. Death could be lurking anywhere.

Eustass finally emerged from beneath the cramped space under the equipment he was fixing. It was the last one that required fixing. Eustass's loopy smile made Law's heart skip a beat. The smile that reflected how satisfied he was with his work was something Law rarely got to see. It was usually a customary scowl for a greeting or a blood thirsty grin.

"There, done! All in a day'swork…" Eustass declared as he stretched and yawn.

Law could not help but smile. The way Eustass seemed like an overgrown baby was an endearing thought.

"Thank you, Eutass-ya... You really are a lifesaver. I wouldn't know what to do if it wasn't for you. As promised I will owe you a favor. If it is within my means I will do it to the best of my abilities," Law told Eustass.

He gave Eustass a Vivre Card. Eustass looked puzzled. Law chuckled. "This is so you can contact me when you have thought of what you would like me to do. Unless of course you have in mind already what I can do…"

Eustass blushed slightly and turned away. "Of course not!" He huffed indignantly. Law could not suppress the wide smile. He stood up and slowly made his way to the blushing red head.

Eustass felt a pair of warm and gentle hands cup his cheeks and turned him to face Law.

His eyes widened as he felt a pair of foreign lips against his own rough and chapped ones. "Law..." he managed to breathe out in slight shock.

Law took the opportunity to slip in a tongue when Eustass parted his lips. He closed his eyes to savor the moment. Eustass allowed himself to be swept away by Law and closed his eyes too.

The two men allowed this to prolong for a few minutes before parting for air reluctantly. Faint hues of pink dusted on both their cheeks. Brown eyes met grey eyes as they searched each other's souls.

A cough from the door startled them both and instantly they pushed each other away.

"I came to see if any help was required but I guess you are done here… I'll just help with cleaning up the other rooms then, captain," Killer bowed and left quickly.

Eustass was blushing madly and Trafalgar Law did his best to get his heart back to normal. "Had Killer seen us?" they thought.

Awkwardly, Eustass made an excuse to leave and Law dumbly nodded. Before Eustass disappeared, Law called out, "Remember to collect the rest of your payment some time… that was just the interest…"

Law saw Eustass wave, indicating he heard what Law said. Law smiled. Valentine's Day this year isn't so bad. However he hoped that the next one would be even better.

"I look forward to seeing you again, Eustass-ya…"

Author's Note: I rushed it so forgive me...