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"You needed me sir?" You ask Doflamingo. He grins, "Not really, please, take a seat," He chuckles, gesturing to an empty seat next to Corasan. Feeling a bit confused, you go and sit next to Corasan who was fidgeting slightly. You give him a glance, "You okay?" You ask. He nods stiffly. You raise an eyebrow as Doflamingo chuckles. "How are you doing today ___?" He asks, bringing your gaze back to your captain. You cross your legs, "I'm uh... Doing good.... What's this about?" You ask warily. He just chuckles while Corasan gets to his feet. "Wha-" You break off as Corasan turns to walk away but somehow slips and falls back into you making you fall off your chair.
"Ouch... Are you okay Corasan?" You ask looking down at him while he turns his head to look back at you. With a slight blush, he sits up and helps you to your feet. 'Sorry,' He writes. You shrug, "It's fine, I'm kinda used to it now," You tell him with a slight smile. "Fufufu, isn't that cute?" Doflamingo comments. Corasan stiffens a bit, glancing over at his brother who was grinning mischievously. You follow his gaze, utterly confused. "Um-" You break off as the denden mushi in your pocket goes off.
"Yeah?" You huff, answering it. "___, We just spotted that Gerald guy you were looking for," Tyson, one of your informants tells you. "Where?" You ask, glancing at Doflamingo who had straightened up. "Edge town, looks like he's here to meet someone," He informs you. You look at Doflamingo, waiting for his order. He thinks briefly, "Gladius, meet up with ___'s informant and take care of Gerald," He says to the man in steampunk attire. Gladius nods and you hand him the vivre card that linked you to Tyson.
He leaves and you turn back to Doflamingo. "I, could've handled that you know," You tell him. He nods, "I'm aware, but it would be nice to have you stick around for a few days," He says. "Alright, well, if there's nothing else you need me to do, I have training with Law," You tell him, heading out.
"Corazon, why don't you go watch? Since you can't stop looking at her," Doflamingo chuckles, catching his brother staring after you. Corasan swiftly looks away, mentally kicking himself for letting Doflamingo see. His brother chuckles, "There's no point in trying to hide it, she is cute," He says. Corasan glances at him warily before heading out as well.
"Whoa!" You breath, flipping back as the blade knicks your chin. You wipe at the blood, smiling at Law. "Alright, lets stop here for today, I rather not severely scar my face fighting with you," You chuckle, straightening up. He smiles at your appraisal and you sit back on the ground. "You improved a lot while I was gone," You comment. "I have to learn fast," He says. You fall silent, catching his meaning. "You know what Law? One of these days I'm going to take you to a festival," You decide.
His face lights up at that, but he swiftly hides his enthusiasm. "But for now, how about some icecream?" You add. He smiles, "Alright!" He says as you get up. You scoop him up, letting him sit on your shoulder. "So, how was your mission? Did you get into a fight with Corazon?" He asks. "It went fine, and I didn't fight with Corasan- I get along with him unlike a certain someone I know," You reply, poking his cheek. He smirks, "Must have been boring being stuck with a mute," He comments. "I didn't think so," You reply.
As you spoke, a familiar shape trips into view. "Speaking of him... You okay Corasan?" You ask, crouching beside him as he sits up. He glances over at you and Law who still sat on your shoulder, openly glaring at Corasan. He nods, you offer a hand and helping him up. He motions to your chin. "Oh, Law's gotten good with a blade, even managed to cut me," You tell him. He nods with a slight frown, before reaching over and wiping away the beading blood. You pause, "Do you want to come along?" You ask. He shifts and nods.
With a smile, you lead the way, buying some icecream for them before sitting down on a pier. You move Law to your lap, letting your feet dangle over the water. You sat in silence for a bit, before asking a question that nagged at you. "Are you scared you won't find a cure Law?" You ask. He shifts, "No," He answers. You rest your chin on the boys head with a frown. It troubled you, hearing a kid say that he wasnt scared of dying. "It scares me," You admit, surprising him. "Why?" He asks, turning to you.
"Because I like ya kid! You're gonna be so cute when you grow up~" You chuckle, hugging him. You smile as he tries to pull away. "I'm not cute!" He protests. You let him pull back, but the moment you move your arms away, he falls back into the water. "Oops," You mutter, sharing a glance with Corasan. Law's head breaks water and he curses aloud. "You okay Law?" You chuckle, reaching out to help him up. He takes your hand and latches onto the pier, yanking you into the water. You swiftly break out of the cold water. "Oh!.... I am so gonna get you for that!" You gasp.
Law laughs and takes off down the pier. "Better run!" You chatter after him. Corasan offers a hand and you gladly take it. He pulls you out of the water and you stand up, shaking slightly. He pulls you into his arms, trying to warm you. "Thanks Cora, I think I'll head for the inn," You murmur. He turns with you, walking you toward the inn. He walked close, keeping you warm. You lean into him, giving him a grateful smile. He smiles back, as you reach the inn. You pause at the door.
"Do you... Want to come in for a bit?" You ask carefully. He blinks in surprise before nodding. You smile and lead him to your room, walking in you grab some clothes. "I'll be right back out," You tell as he looks around the room curiously. You go into the bathroom drying yourself off and swiftly change before walking back out. He was looking was looking at a picture of you and Mitch, pulling on eachothers cheeks angrily. "That was from Fin town," You tell him, coming over. He sets the picture down.
'Good friends?' He writes. You nod, "I knew him before I was a bounty hunter and before I joined the crew," You say, rubbing your neck. You turn away, opening the box you had put on the table. You take out a black lighter with a stitched up heart painted on it. You turn back to him, "Here, I forgot to give this to you yesterday," You tell him, holding it up. He takes it and looks at it with a slight smile. He opens it up and ignites it. "I saw it and thought of you... So I kinda couldn't help myself," You admit sheepishly. A grin breaks across his face and he suddenly hugs you. You pause and hug him back. "I'm... Glad you like it," You murmur.
He pulls back, still smiling. He kisses the back of your hand which makes you blush. "Hehe, you're so sweet, there's no need to thank me," You tell him. He touches your cheek, smile not leaving. Your blush deepens and you swiftly lower your head, hiding your face with a slight smile. He scribbles in his notepad, bringing your attention back to him. 'Goodnight ___, I'm going back to the ship,' He writes. "Eh?... You... You can stay the night if you like," You tell him, not wanting him to live so soon. He blinks in surprise before giving a soft smile and a slight nod. You relax with a smile.
"Alright then," You say cheerfully, crawling into bed with slight yawn. He comes over and lays down beside you after shrugging off his coat. You scoot closer to him. He looks over at you with a slight smile. "What? You're warm," You scoff with a slight blush. He turns to you, scooting closer until you were nearly touching. Your blush deepens and you poke his nose. He makes a face that makes you giggle. "Really Cora, you're so cute," You whisper. He shakes his head and points at you. "Wha? I'm not cute," You mutter.
He gives you a look that said, 'Yes. You are.' You look away, "Why are you so sweet to me?" You ask. He tilts his head, touching your chin to bring your gaze back to him. He pulls the lighter out of his coat which was draped on the corner post. He holds it up to you pointedly. 'Because your sweet to me,' was basically his response. "I can't help it..." You murmur with a soft smile. He puts the lighter back and you shift, starting to fall asleep. "Goodnight Corasan," You yawn, giving him a swift kiss on the cheek. You close your eyes and feel him kiss your forehead in response before his forehead presses against yours. 'I love you,' You think.
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