A/N: Yo! More Study Buddies right at ya! I feel like this title is not really relevant anymore but eh. This chapter Law will consider the possibilities of what his feelings are, and Luffy has a little urge to cuddle. Even he doesn't know why.

Maybe hanging out with Robin & Franky wasn't as bad. They had a calm demeanor, well in this case Franky most of the time. Until...

"So how are you doing with Luffy? I know he can be a handful." Robin laid her book on the table looking over to Franky carefully turning the ship's coarse. It had been only a few days since they had left the last island, and they have not spotted one yet. About a week to be exact and Law was absolutely frustrated.

"There isn't anything to report other than unnecessary shoutings and random attacks from behind." He sighed. It was true, though Robin was talking about the learning, Law turned it into behavior. It's not like Robin didn't want to hear anything about behavior no, this is what she expected.

"And the learning? Luffy does tend to attack from behind just as if he's never seen the person in years." Robin crossed her legs and pointed all of her attention to Law.

"He's doing fine, he isn't as stupid as I took him to be."

"He has taken a liking to you. He likes almost everyone but you in particular must fill a hole he has empty." Law raised an eyebrow. Robin looked to Franky, then to Law. "I probably shouldn't tell you but he lost his brother at Marine ford. He was still the same when he recovered from the shock, though I think he needs a new person to look up to."

"I'm not going to be his parent or brother."

"That isn't what I meant." She hissed. "I mean he needs someone to be close to. Perhaps he'll tell you about Ace when he thinks its the right time." Now, Law was wondering why Franky has spoken up at all about...What looks to be a sore subject on this ship. Who was Ace? He certainly heard the name 'Fire Fist Ace' and what happened there. Well, not all the details. Law wonders what is exactly is the relationship he has with Luffy. Robin was definitely urging him to get closer. Luffy isn't obsessive or anything, but he does spend a little more time with Law than the other pirates. The way Luffy's personality is towards him? Or atleast how Law reads it? It's warm...And loving...He glared at his 2 hands for a second. Warm...And what word did he use? Loving. Luffy does cling to him, explain his feelings from time to time. Same way Law does. Law felt heat rising up to his face.

"If you'll excuse me..." He stood up, Robin eyeing him suspiciously. "I need to use the restroom." 'No you don't.' The back of his mind told him. He hurried into the restroom to look himself right in the mirror. His face was hot to the touch with a light blush on his cheeks.

"All right Law..." He whispered. "What do you think?" He closed his eyes. What does he think about Luffy? He's strong...Law gives him some respect, the respect in fights but Luffy is shaky on manners. He's warm to the touch...There was that horrid word again. Warm... He is fun to be around definitely, Law loosens up more and more every second around him. His fists tightened at his sides. He splashed cold water on his face, he watched as it trickled slowly, Law stared gloomily in his reflection. Not only did Luffy take a liking to Law, but Law has taken a liking to Luffy.

-/-

"Hey Zoro?" Zoro gave a short 'Yo' to the captain. "Have you seen Traffy?" He frowned. "We're suppose to be reading the next book in the series of Adventure on high seas but I can't find him."

"Is he in the bathroom?" Zoro looked from his one eye at Luffy.

"Oh yeah, I forgot to check there. I'll talk to you later it's just that I remembered now." Luffy trudged over to to the bathroom door and gave a sharp knock. "Yo, is that you in there Traffy? We gotta go read the 3rd book now." Luffy waited for his response. It came, but his voice was low.

"Oh yeah, sorry, I forgot." He opened the door to see Luffy staring right up at him. Oh god, that face he has. The face he'd been using towards Law ever since he took step on this accursed ship. The smile that didn't go ear to ear like his usual ones, no, the small smile with a tint of red on the cheeks. Law felt his face heat up and pushed Luffy to the side. He took the lead, Luffy close behind, and a curious look on Zoro.

-/-

"Okay, what color was the cover of the book?" Law asked, it took a lot of will to recover from that confrontation with himself. Law likes Luffy. But does Luffy like him?

"Now that I think about it I don't think we have it." Luffy grinned taking a book from behind him. "But there is this book I wanna read. It's called 'The Silver Lion.'" Law sighed over dramatically, shutting his eyes for a moment, not even trying to look towards his direction. He's still a bit jumpy around him.

"I swear Luffy if its a picture book.."

"It's not! See?" He pushed the book up, fingers flipping through the pages showing off the small lettering and large amount of pages. "We always finish the books so early, I'm starting to dislike the pattern." Oh look, Luffy's actually learning something from reading. Oh joy. Law would be if wasn't for being on the damn Strawhats ship. "Come on, lets go sit on the beanbag!" He literally pushed Law into the beanbag. Being the startled guy Law was, he was about to use his Devil Fruit Powers until he looked up to see a pouting Luffy. Law never has really seen the beanbag before until now? Why was that? "I asked Franky to make one. He's still making the other one. For you and me! But I wanna use it now."

"W-wa-" Luffy jumped right into Law's lap, holding the book in one hand. Law was completely stunned. 'Why must god hate me so? Not to mention when I finally realize why I was like this...My body just...' He blushed lightly, but he did notice Luffy did also. It was extremely awkward how he felt the back of Luffy press against his own stomach...How he used his legs for armrests, and even once he felt Luffy's hand fall into his own. Law kept his hand there, but Luffy retracted after the first 3 seconds. Law...Law finally made a decision: Get Luffy before time runs out. The thing was, he was unsure of when he will land. He grabbed Luffy's hand back, and intertwined his fingers with his. They kept reading, with Luffy on his lap, holding a book in one hand, and Law reading about how the villagers where scared of doing something new, because the Silver Lion may become very mad about it.

A/N: I was actually gonna write something about a little something going on down in Law's crotch area but sounded a bit sexual. Haha, coming from the one who said they weren't going to write any lemons. HAHA, WHAT A JOKE! Nah, I already said I don't like sexual freak Law. More like confused boys cuddling and smooching on a little ship. :* Confused bigger boy trying to take charge but failing when his partner holds hands with him in public. Aw yes, the fluff. There isn't a lot of fluff yet but whatevs. We'll see where this goes. Next chapter will be called smooch. (Kiss on cheek.) No make-outs yet, sorry. I bet you know who'll give a little smooch on the cheek. *wink wonk*