Hiding was all you could do in this situation. Sneak behind barrels, slip into closets, stay in your room. It was the only real solution to staying away from Killer. Killer and his giant, firm hands that liked to pinch lightly at your skin when you weren't looking, to poke and prod at your cheeks (both sets) when you were unaware of him, and grope whatever part of you he could when you didn't even give him the slightest bit of your attention.

You quickly learned from those encounters NOT to let him near you anymore, lest you were invited into some complicated situation where he molested you then leave you in a mess without a word or clue as to why he had done it in the first place.

You had been quite successful in your mission to ninja, but you avoiding the infuriating first mate only spurred him on to actively look for you as well. What sucked was that he did it so easily too. You could be hiding in the most obscure places on the ship and as soon as he wanted to locate you, he could within minutes. It was almost as if he had a sixth sense as to where you were at all times.

The only place he couldn't penetrate was your room. As soon as it was in sight and you knew Killer was on your trail, you would hurry inside and lock the door.

It was perfect.

Unfortunately, it was also hard to do anything you normally loved to do from inside your room. Things like chores, running around on the ship's top masts during a sunny day, or even see your Captain. But that last one seemed to only satisfy Killer the most. It was like he wanted you to suffer while he kept the Captain all to himself!!

It wasn't fair and you weren't going to let it pass!

But every time you tried to see Kid you found yourself running the opposite way because right by his side was that perverted, cocky, perfect, hunky, jerk! Over all, it was like he had planned all this and it only served to anger you more. It only hurt Kid when Killer kept him all to himself! Their Captain had a short enough fuse as is and if he was kept from talking to different people then he'd never learn to get better at communication!!

But Killer probably never thought about this horrible consequence like you have. Killer was probably so selfish of his desire for Kid to only being with him that he didn't take the time to see what Kid would want!!! You weren't the smartest person and you admit that, but you'd be damned if you let this horrible man stunt your Captain's growth!

Taking this revelation into account, you busted open the door to your room with your fists balled and fire in your eyes. You strode out with purpose, conviction, a personal goal to save your Captain from the masked villain....only to turn right back around in a scramble before shutting your door and clicking the lock in place.

Killer had been right outside.

Waiting for you.

You quickly crouched by the door and hugged your knees close as you rocked on the balls of your feet, face pale in shock.

"Psychic...that man is psychic," You hissed, hands feeling clammy and stomach twisting in strange knots. 

"Kid wants everyone on deck," Killer's deep voice rumbled on the other side of your door. When you replied with a squeak, you heard the first mate start to walk away; heavy footfalls on the ships wood fading away while you tried to compose yourself. 

At least he hadn't decided to escort you up top.

...And how dare he be on a first name basis with your beloved Captain!!

~~~

"Oi," Kid called out with a scowl, arms crossed as he looked over the crew while a few others quickly tied ropes to the town docks and went about making sure you all couldn't float away. "We're only here for a few hours so get what you need and get out. If you fuck around and don't make it back I expect you to find another crew."

The pirates grinned, used to their Captain's snark comments about leaving people behind if they were late. He would, of course, stay true to his word. But then turn the ship back around when he realized that person did some job or other that he didn't want to do himself. It had turned into a right of passage to leave a new crew mate behind then come back for them, the action made the new pirate sweat and work harder to mind Kid's orders while also providing entertainment for the crew.

"You have three hours," Kid snarled out, making sure everyone heard him. "Now get out of my face!"

The group quickly dispersed, clamoring off board to do whatever they had planned for the short stop at the island. You yourself had already planned to go get some personal shopping done when Kid called out to you.

"_______!"

You turned to the man with curious eyes, feeling your heart palpate when you realized your amazing, wonderful, brilliant Captain knew your name!! 

He gestured you to come to him with a hooked finger, deep frown on his face as you drew nearer. "You're coming with me, I need your help with a few things."

You could have fainted. Right there, no joke. 

The Supernova, Captain Eustass Kid needed your help. YOURS!! "Y-Yes Captain!"

You followed him off the ship with a giant grin, feeling like you were the luckiest, lowly pirate subordinate in the world. You didn't even notice the shiver of fear crawl down your spine as Killer on the upper deck stared down at the two of you as you headed into town.

~~~

You laid a hand on your cheek and sighed happily, walking down the hall towards your room while carrying a few bags of clothes you had bought. You hadn't realized you were swaying a bit as you walked, like some happy drunkard who was on their way to the next bar. The whole day had just been perfect.

At first, your Captain had been a bit awkward as he grunted out things you two were going to do, almost as if he were thinking about something else but didn't know how to put it into words. It wasn't until you two were leaving a hardware store did he finally blurt out his real reason for asking you to come with him.

"Are you....feeling okay?" Kid asked with a sneer, not at all used to asking about people's feelings.

You looked up in shock, not expecting the question. "W-What?"

"You've been acting weird," the man snarled, arms crossed as he leaned towards you as if inspecting to make sure you were the real you. "Normally, I have to make sure not to trip over my own feet because you're running around working. But now I hardly see you. So what the fuck is wrong?!"

Staring, you tried to take it in. 

Was Kid actually concerned about you? You?! A no-named pirate who's only good talent was being a loyal worker? 

The whole situation made you extremely happy, smile growing wide as you answered the man. "I'm sorry! I've just felt a little under the weather. I'll be sure to work twice as hard from now on!!"

Kid looked unsure whether he should believe you, but that shit-eating grin seemed to ease him a bit. He grunted and went back to ignoring you, determined to make things go back to normal while you carried both his and your things.

You sighed in bliss once more, making it to your door and standing in silence while you replayed the scene over and over. The very man you had respected for so long had finally noticed your existence and all because you weren't acting normally. 

Killer may have more points then you on getting Kid's attention, but you had surely won this day.

With that thought in mind, you hummed happily to yourself as you walked into your room, unaware that it had been unlocked until you had stepped inside and closed it behind you.

You know those sounds people make when they scream, but in a soft voice so not to alert others? It was the noise you made when you realized that Killer was leaning against the wall right next to the entrance of your room, staring down at you with his arms stiff and crossed over his chest. 

Why was he in your room!? This was against the rules!! He wasn't allowed to come in here!! You should tell. You should totally tell on him right now and get his ass kicked off the ship!! YOU WERE GOING TO TELL ON KILLER AND THEN HE'LL SEE WHO'S LAUGHING!!

Only....there were a few things that kept you from running out and screaming about Killer having snuck into your room.

1. You were an adult.

2. You are a pirate.

3. Snitches get stitches.

Killer was suddenly walking forward, startling you out of your thoughts of what you were going to do and forcing you to start backing up.

"W-What are you doing???"

The masked man didn't respond, just continued forward and making you continue backwards until you found your body falling flat on your bed when your legs hit the mattress. You stared up in shock as Killer took this chance to get on top of you, nudging your legs apart with his knee while he placed his hands on either side of your head.

You waited for it. For whatever he was planning to do to you this time, but he just...stared. At least you think he was staring, but that's what he did. Just look down at you as if in deep thought while you wiggled nervously beneath, body slightly....excited? You weren't sure, all of this was just confusing to you and Killer was just a confusing person and you just wish-

"Ah!" You gasped when his hand suddenly covered your eyes, your own quickly flying up to grasp his arm to try and pull it away but he was unyielding. "W-What are-?!"

You felt warm air on your face, alerting you that he had moved in close. You felt something bristly brush your chin then a nip, it was then you realized he had taken off his mask and was refusing to let you see his face.

"Wait-!" You gulped and tried to move your head to the side, but his hand that was blinding you was also keeping it still as you felt his lips slowly graze over your chin then your jaw. You felt his leg move snuggly to fit between your own to keep them spread while his other hand gripped your hip. His lips trailed upwards along your jawline, placing soft kisses along the way towards your ear where his breathy voice finally spoke.

"Punishment."

Then he was kissing you on the lips, demanding but gentle. He had moved his hand from your hip and to your head, fingers touching your temples in a lazy manner then moving to tangle themselves in your hair, gripping the tendrils possessively. The kiss was short, but it was all that was needed to leave you breathless as your body slowly started to arch into his.

You may be confused, but it was obvious your body wasn't. The sight made Killer smirk, though you couldn't see it. He grinned even more when you finally mewled, unwittingly wanting him to continue.

But he did no such thing, just continued to watch you squirm to his amusement. When it was clear you were getting frustrated, he nestled his face into your neck and started to nip it all over, the tiny pin-pricks of pain making you shudder beneath his large form. Killer finally stopped after a few bites then moved off of you, slipping on his mask before you could even catch your breath and realize you could see again.

You sat up, your hand moved to your neck where it was littered with love bites that would no doubt stay for a few days, perhaps weeks. You looked at the first mate with wide eyes as he finished securing his helmet into place. He looked back at you without a word, but you were sure he was smirking in pride over his work.

"Stay out of trouble," He stated as if you had been caught not mopping up a room, but he was now tussling your hair in an affectionate manner; the action made your cheeks grow flush. Killer chuckled and left the room, looking more satisfied with himself then he had when you had found him in your room.

And though he had left you alone in a mess hundreds of times before, this time felt different. 

This time you wanted him to stay.