First of all, this will be the last chapter...just kidding :P

But it will be the last for a while since I have a little writers block,

aaaaaaand I want to concentrate on my studies more.

But I do appreciate a little help from you guys.

If any of you have any ideas or wishes for the story then don't hesitate to message me :)

Anyway enjoy this chapter

with a moment you probably have ALL been waiting for :)

I'm right here

Anger boiled inside him as Law punched the wall of the corridor. The pain stung on his knuckles but he ignored it. He knocked his head against the wall as well and stayed there for a moment. Penguin was making a move on Sally, but why should he care? Why was he feeling so helplessly jealous? What was he going to do? Drowned in thought, he walked through the corridor when he saw a small crowd by the kitchen. One man rushed in with a first aid box. Bepo, who could easily see over the heads of the men stood behind everyone when he turned and smiled.

"Captain, you're up." Bepo laughed and walked over to his captain.

"What's going on?" Law asked.

"Sally cut her finger while cutting some carrots." Bepo explained.

Law gently pushed past the others and saw Sally sitting on the floor with a bleeding finger. Shachi was cleaning the cut.

"Hold still." he ordered her.

"It's just a cut." she insisted. "It's not like I am going to die."

"You are still bleeding. Who knows what could happen. Your kid wouldn't appreciate your clumsiness."

Sally smiled at that remark and then saw Law suddenly crouching in front of her. Her cheeks showed a hint of red and she sheepishly looked away as he took her hand and the cloth to clean the cut. The others quietly left the room with big grins on their faces. In silence, Law cleaned her cut and placed a plaster over her finger. Then he leaned back, released her hand and she pressed it against her chest.

"Thanks." she mumbled.

Law gazed at her, not saying a word. Their gazes met from time to time causing Sally to blushed even more.

"What." she asked with an annoyed yet intimidated tone.

Law sighed and stood up, scratching his neck and looking down at her.

"What are you doing? You're suppose to take it easy. And I hear that you do all the cooking and washing. That's not your job."

"I was bored." she pouted.

A frustrated sigh of defeat escaped him. She was just as stubborn as her brother. In silence he offered her his hand.

"You should go back to your room and stay there until you go into labour."

Sally glared at him for those words, got up and slapped him. That impact was like hammer strike in the quiet atmosphere of the room. Law was stunned and looked at her holding his stinging cheek.

"You've got some nerve!" she snapped at him.

"What?!" looked at her confused.

"Am I an animal that has to be locked up?"

"I didn't say I will lock you up!" he defended himself.

"Well, it sure sounded like it." she crossed her arms and frowned.

"It's for your own good. The chances of you getting hurt are too high if you roam around." he glared back at her when his eyes suddenly grew soft and the confidence in them disappeared. "I just want you to be safe."

His eyes burned into hers as he lifted his hand to touch her face. She moved back slightly to avoid his touch.

"Why are you doing this? You said yourself that you don't want me." she glared at him.

"Geez." he groaned and wrapped his arms around her, pressing her slim body against his chest. With all the strength she could muster, she tried to free herself but it was no use.

"Let me go!" she protested.

"Do you think this is fun for me?" he replied.

She stopped with her struggle.

"Huh?"

Law held onto her in his tight embrace, his face buried into her shoulder. She could feel his warm breath against her skin.

"Law?" her voice soft this time.

After a minute he held her at arm's length. He looked at her with a pained face.

"I don't know what to do. I don't want to bring misfortune over you….but. I can't sleep, I have nightmares. Nightmares of your death. You need to stay away from me. Everyone precious to me has died so far and I don't want this to happen to you. You have to leave."

"Then let me go." she told him softly.

Panic spread in his eyes as his hands started to trembled and he bit his lip.

"I-I can't." his voice trembled. "I wish I could but I can't. And I don't know why. I've never felt like this before."

His eyes dropped and he grinded his teeth. He felt so helpless. Soft hands touched his chin and when he looked at their owner, he saw a warmth in them he hadn't seen for many years. Going on her tiptoes, she softly pressed her lips against his. His eyes widened at the touch. Her lips were so soft against his and after a few seconds, she parted in silence.

"That feeling is called love." she whispered.

Law gasped at those words and she gently took his hands into hers.

"I'm right here, Law. Don't hide inside." she told him.

Law looked at her, grinding his teeth.

"I can't. You'll get killed." still sounding uncertain.

"Then protect me." she told him softly.

"I'm too weak." he shook his head in denial.

"Back then, maybe. But not today." she told him.

He looked up with pained eyes.

"You're strong Law." she smiled while gently caressing his hands. "With these hands, you have saved me and my brother. With these strong hands you can surely protect many."

Law eyes widened. Sally smiled at him with that beautiful smile which bewitched him.

"Law." she paused and turned very red."I'm right here."

Law was still frozen from those words and she kissed him again. This time he gave in and also closed his eyes, wrapping his arms around her waist. Her lips were so soft and warm but he started to develop an urge for more. When he gently probed her with his tongue, she parted her lips and her own tongue started to wrestle with his. They breaths became shallow and hot as Law pushed her gently against the wall, exploring her mouth. She tasted so sweet, so intoxicating that he wanted more and even more of her. His hands ran through her soft hair, kissing, licking and sucking on her lips. When they parted due to their lack of breath, Law held onto her and hugged her tightly. Sally smiled and also tightened her grip around him. They stayed like that for a while, enjoy the closeness.

"I will never let go of you." he whispered softly into her ear making her smile with utter happiness.