You smile a bit, watching Kid on his break, new headphones in his ears and a new mp3 in his hand, and you were pretty sure he had a small smile on his lips too. Law nudges you, making you look at him. "What's that about? You crushing on Kid?" He teases lightly.

"Actually, Im just trying to figure out if he's smiling or not." You respond smiling a bit. He glances at Kid.

"That is an odd sight." He comments and you both look over as the bell rings over a customer's head. You straighten in surprise as Zoro and Mihawk look around as they come over to the counter.

"Investigators, welcome." You offer a smile.

"___, you're looking well." Mihawk hums.

"I've been feeling better, what can I get you two?" You inquire.

"A coffee and cake for both of us." Zoro opens his wallet but you touch his hand, making him stop.

"I'll pay, dont worry about it." You hum. He pauses, meeting your gaze. He doesn't move for a moment before looking away and putting his wallet back in his pocket. You smile and Mihawk chuckles lowly as you get them a coffee and cake. "Please enjoy."

They move to a table in the corner and Law huffs, folding his arms. You look at him in confusion. "You done charming our guests?" He smirks.

"What? Charming? I'm just paying them back a little at a time." You huff lightly, moving to pay. He places a hand on yours.

"I'll pay." He says softly, a small blush rushes to your cheeks and you blink at him in surprise. He smirks at your reaction. "Exactly."

"Shut up." You puff your cheeks, pushing him to the side and making him chuckle as you pay. You glance up to catch Kid's gaze. He blinks and quickly looks back out the window. A small smile tugs on your lips at that.

You and Kid close the café that night and you yawn lightly, rubbing your eyes. Kid peers at you, scratching the back of his head. "Hey, thanks for the headphones... You didn't have to get me anything..." He murmurs. You glance at him and smile.

"Well, your old headphones seemed to be on their death bed." You point out, walking with him. He pauses at that.

"You noticed..?" He murmurs.

"Yeah..." You scratch your cheek, kind of feeling like a stalker. "You helped me before with Lolli so I've been trying to figure out a way to thank you."

"Don't worry about it. She deserved it anyway." He shrugs. You smile and lean into him, touching your cheek to his arm. You can feel him tense under your touch. You close your eyes briefly before pulling away and going to the door.

"Still... Thanks, it meant a lot to me." You murmur before heading inside. He stares at the door bringing a hand over his face slightly.

"I have no idea what I'm doing..." He mutters.

"I'm back," You call, entering the house, easing off your shoes and starting for the dining room. You hear a thud against Demon's door as you pass followed by a low and pained groan. You stop, blinking at it carefully. "You okay Demon?" You ask. There's a pause and the door eases open.

"I'm fine..." He grumbles, adjusting his mask. You frown slightly in concern, touching his arm.

"You sure?" You murmur. He straightens at that.

"Y-Yeah, go on." He shoos you away. You blink, grabbing his hand and making him stiffen.

"Come on, lets go eat." You smile, pulling him along to the dining room.

"O-Oi! Let go of me!" He bursts. You just toss him a smile, carrying on to the dining room as Killer finishes setting up.

"Hey ___, made you steak tonight." Killer rumbles.

"Ooo looks good Killer!" You smile letting go of Demon's hand and sitting down.

"How was work?" Shanks asks, peering over his folder at you.

"It was nice, we were visited by some investigators though." You inform him.

"The ones that saved her back in the forest." Law adds. You pause, glancing toward him.

"Were you there that night?" You inquire.

"I got there when they were carrying you to the hospital." He nods.

"Well, it was Demon that saved me that night, he led them to me." You smile a bit, peering toward where Demon sat. "Demon has been my hero a lot, now that I think about it." You tilt your head as you eat. You hear him choke and withhold a chuckle. "Careful Demon."

"Heh, you surprised him." Killer chuckles.

"Sorry Demon." You hum smiling. He finishes eating and gets up, adjusting his mask.

"I'm going out." He breathes before leaving. You frown slightly at that.

"... I guess I said too much." You murmur looking down.

"Don't worry, he's just not used to people... Being so nice to him." Killer assures, "Especially women."

"I see..." You finish eating and stand, "Guess I'll check in now, goodnight everyone." You decide.

"Already?" Law frowns up at you, some blood smudged on his cheek. You grab your napkin before wiping his cheek.

"I'm just tired today I guess." You shrug while he blinks in surprise. "Sleep well." You add, before going to your room to retire.

You were almost asleep when you hear your door open and shut. It was probably Demon, you shift and hum, relaxing. But you don't feel any pressure on the bed. You peek an eye open, seeing glowing red eyes. 'That's not him.' You realize sitting up with a jolt, but you're pushed back down, mouth covered.

"Shh." A voice hisses. Your eyes widen 'Kuro', you realize, freeing your face.

"Demon!" You manage but your mouth is covered again, claws digging in your cheeks, making you cry out against his hand.

"I said shut up." He leans down, breath on your shoulder. He gives a growl and you close your eyes, but then there's a crash, and you feel rubble fall on you. Taking in a breath as soon as the hand his gone, you blink at the familiar kakuhoe arched over you, crushing Kuro against the floor.

"You bastard... We helped you and you put your filthy hands on ___?" Demon moves through the hole in the wall, the usually black eye sockets of the mask, now glowing red and looking damn terrifying. You sit up carefully, and your door bursts open to show Law and the others on alert.

"Let him up, we'll take care of him." Shanks tells Demon.

"I rather crush him myself." The snarl from Demon makes your heart jump uneasily, but you still place a hand on his arm.

"Not here... Please." You whisper when he pauses. He hesitates but retracts his Kakuhoe. Killer and Shanks swiftly rip Kuro out of the room while Law comes over to look you over.

"These arent deep, they wont scar." He comments frowning lightly.

"Alright, don't worry about it." You breathe.

"I'm sorry, we should've been more careful..." He sighs.

"It's not your fault. Besides, I knew Demon would hear me." You smile.

"STOP BEING SO-" You jump at Demon's outburst, looking at him in alarm. He hesitates, shoulders slumping. "Stop being so... Brave..." He murmurs, looking down. Law raises an eyebrow at him, glancing at you before moving out of the room. You don't notice, watching Demon carefully. You frown, easing your hand under his mask so you can cup his cheek.

He freezes at that and you touch your forehead to his. "Heh, you're worrying too much. I'm not afraid of death, just being alone. And I don't feel alone here thanks to you." You breathe softly. "I cant be afraid, you always got my back." You pull back to give a smile. He shifts, watching you before looking at the hole in the wall.

"... Sorry about the mess..." He breathes. You blink at his subject change but smile more nonetheless.

"It's fine, we can share a room... Oh! Your room!" You gasp lighting up and moving to go through the hole. Demon swiftly catches your waist.

"H-Hey what are you doing?" He gasps.

"I wanna see your room." You try to pull away but he pulls you into him.

"It's not clean, you cant." He tells you. You chuckle and looking back at his mask.

"Alright alright." You hum, starting to yawn. He shifts, looking around in thought.

"I guess you can sleep in my bed tonight." He mutters, letting you go. You go through the hole, rolling onto his bed with a hum. It was soft, warm, and smelt like him. You instantly settle in, cuddling his blankets. You peek back at him as he turns off the lights before crawling in next to you. A smile comes to your face and you turn to him moving closer and nuzzling him. He pauses, swallowing before carefully putting an arm around you.

You sing quietly, making a pie for the display, feeling upbeat. You turn after putting it oven and stop, blinking at the large blond man that stood at the counter watching you. "Oh, hello. Were you waiting long? Sorry, it's just me at the moment." You offer a smile, a bit puzzled as to why you hadnt heard the bell.

"Fufu, that's alright, I rather liked listening to you sing." He rumbles, giving a smile, sunglasses glinting. "May I have a coffe?" He slides some money over to you.

"No problem," You give another smile, making his order before cashing him out. "Here you are." He touches your hand as he takes his coffee. You blink up at him and tilt your head when he lingers. "Do you need something else?"

"Hm... I was just thinking, it must be boring being here alone on such a nice day." He tilts his head.

"Well, no, Shanks will be back soon and I'm baking..." You look at the display pointedly.

"Fufu I see." He smiles. "Why not take a break and come sit with me?" He requests.

"Oh sure. I'll just get myself a slice and a cup of coffee." You hum, doing so as he goes to a corner table. You join him, sitting across from him.

"Do you like working here? ___?" He asks. You pause glancing down at your name tag. Oh right, you were wearing it.

"Um... Yes, I love it." You admit, giving a smile.

"How cute, they must be proud to have such a cutie working here." He comments.

"Me? I'm not cute." You say sheepishly, sipping your drink.

"But you are, you look so dainty." He reaches over as you set your cup down, tipping your chin slightly. You pause, feeling unease trail it's claw down your spine. You pull back, hearing a chime and looking over as Law comes in.

"___." He says your name and you can sense the tension in his voice, quickly going over to him.

"Hey, welcome back." You smile, relieved to see him.

"Guess I'll go then, have a good day ___." The man eases out, leaving you and Law alone.

"Are you okay?" Law turns your chin to him.

"Yeah, he was being nice but... He's a ghoul isn't he?" You murmur, offering a smile.

"Yeah. He's pretty damn dangerous too." He nods. You sigh and lean your head on his shoulder.

"Of course, I was just prey." You straighten and go to the pie case.

"It looks good." He comments, moving to your side. "It's pretty slow today, I'll message Kid to walk you home." He offers.

"We live close by though." You point out.

"Yeah true, but I thought you'd like to hang out with him, haven't seen him all day." He smirks, watching you. Your cheeks warm at that.

"W-What are you getting at?" You ask.

"You're really attached to him," He teases.

"I... I..." You weren't sure how to respond, swiftly looking away.

"He'll be here shortly." He says looking around. "Go ahead and clock out."

"Um, alright." You murmur. As you clock out, Kid bursts in looking alarmed. "Are you okay Kid?" You ask in concern. He blinks looking you over and relaxing before glaring at Law.

"Nice of you to hurry over to escort ___." Law smiles lightly. Kid's eyes narrow at him with a scowl but he looks at you, and shifts.

"Come on." He tilts his head and you follow him out.

"What did he tell you?" You ask curiously.

"Don't worry about it." He avoids your gaze, pink dusting his cheeks. You tilt your head, watching his face. "Why are you watching me?" He grumbles, turning redder.

"Lets do something together, it's still early." You touch his arm, leaning into him.

"Um... A-Alright."