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He had been waiting for Law to show up. He would never admit it, but he had really been waiting. And then, when the other male didn't show up after the third lesson, Kid had started thinking about ditching. School was never any fun at all, but without the raven haired man it was just beyond unbearable.

So when at lunch time the bell rang and he was allowed to leave the classroom for a while, he packed his bag and walked off. He was in no way or form interested in the afternoon lessons, so he could as well ditch them.

Teachers as well as his parents had long given up on him. His father had announced that if he didn't pass the finals he would be kicked out of the apartement they rented for him. And Kid just couldn't bring himself to care about it. He was quite a bright guy; he just normally didn't show it. Playing dumb had always been easier – and saver than to let people see his capabilities. If the others were underestimating him, it was ridiculously simple to fool them.

Somehow the redhead knew that Law wasn't that easy to trick. The other man was pretty clever himself and judged by the way he acted, he knew exactly with whom he was dealing. Without noticing, Kid had reached the school. Standing at the foot of the stairs he stared at the point where he had met Law one week ago.

Briefly he wondered if the other would ditch classes again today, then he heard Law calling his name. Turning his head he saw the dark haired male walk through the gate. He had a broad grin on his face and Kid immediately wondered if this was a good sign or not. Then Law stopped dead in his tracks, his smile vanished and was replaced by a confused and shocked expression.

Kid raised a hairless eyebrow and waited. The other male picked up walking again, a deep blush covering his cheeks. The questioning look on the redhead's face was ignored as Law stormed past him into the building. What the Fuck!

Shaking his head in confusion Kid followed his class mate into the building and to the first lesson. Oh yes, he had successfully made it to the first lesson for the fourth time in a row. This was some kind of a miracle.

Thinking about Law's behaviour he frowned. His mood had darkened out of nothing and for no apparent reason. If the guy didn't get back to normal now there was no need for him to be in time for school anymore. Kid froze. Had he really been showing up in time to see Law?

His heart clenched in fear. He didn't want this. There was a good reason why he didn't let anyone close; especially no one as hot as Law. He wouldn't let this happen. The other was smart enough to notice, Kid was sure of that. And if he did…

"Heaven help me." Sighing he tried to steady his fast heartbeat. Taking one last calming breath he entered the classroom. Despite the red that still lingered on his face, Law looked him straight in the eye. There was an empty space right beside the dark haired male.

For a moment Kid considered to join the other, then he thought better of it and dropped into the first empty chair he passed. With Law behind him, he couldn't see the slightly disappointed look on the dark haired male's face. And he didn't see the disappointment change into anger only seconds later.

Focusing on the lessons was a pain and the redhead was glad when the bell announced the lunch break. He felt like ditching the afternoon again but thought better of it. Finals were getting closer and though he was quite bright, actually hearing the shit he would be questioned on was necessary from time to time.

Kid watched Law rush out of the classroom, his face a mask of anger and frustration. Sighing to himself he packed his stuff and walked into the direction of the Mensa. The redhead grabbed a coke in the cafeteria and went outside. The cold winter air greeted him and within no time he was shivering. Sitting on the cold stone steps he waited.

First he wasn't sure what exactly he was waiting for, then realization hit home. Trafalgar Law, of course. The other male smoked, so he would come out here sooner or later; hopefully sooner though, as Kid was really freezing by now. He couldn't even explain why, but in the past week he had gotten used to Law's presence. He needed the other around.

The thought scared him to death but it couldn't be helped. He was in too deep already. And then the door opened. Law stepped beside him, lighting his cigarette and staring up into the clouded sky. "What was wrong with you today?" It took him some courage to actually ask the question. Law just shrugged. He held out the cigarette to him and the redhead picked it without hesitation.

They stayed outside until the bell rang; a comfortable silence between them. They still didn't speak with each other, not really. But apparently they understood nevertheless. And as they walked to the classroom, Kid was sure he would take the seat next to Law.

Taking a deep breath he sighed. Law looked at him with a raised eyebrow but he just shook his head. He would fight this feeling as long as he could. That having Law around every day was not helping couldn't be changed. He needed the other too much as to shove him away.

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