Instinct Part 2 ( Trafalgar Law x Reader )

Casting Shadows

"Is this Chili's? I'm picking up a To-Go order for the crew." Zoro wandered around the room, seemingly trying to find the counter to pick up his food.

You stood there baffled. You definitely were NOT drunk, nor were you dreaming. You were just getting a sense of how directionally challenged Zoro truly is. It took everything in you not to laugh.

"They sent you to pick it up?" You snickered, wondering why they sent the man without any sort of internal compass.

Zoro huffed at that, straightening himself up. "Sanji bet I couldn't do this on my own. I bet he feels pretty stupid right now. If only he could see me."

... He was still convinced that he made it to Chili's.

"(f/n)! There you are!"

From the stairs came Amanda trailing behind a disgruntled Law who seemed to have failed at keeping her away. Attached to her was Kid, remnants of Amanda's lipstick smeared on his face.

Law returned to your side, offering a now much-needed drink. You accepted with a smile and practically chugged it to drown out the details Amanda was getting into about Kid.

Before Law could do the same, Zoro snatched the other drink from his hand and finished it in a smug gulp.

"Thanks, dude. Really needed that," the mosshead sighed, wiping his lips clean with the back of his hand.

You kept back a giggle as you could tell Law was ready to throw a punch, but he also seemed just as confused as you were as to why...and how Zoro got here.

"Oh great, another Straw Hat," Kid uttered with a soft smirk. You weren't sure if his sarcasm was in content to see Zoro or the opposite.

"Good to see you too, Eyesore," Zoro quipped back with a similar grin.

Immediately the two entered a bantering war, reminding you of how Zoro is with Sanji, but not nearly as violent...yet.

Amanda only laughed at the two, finding Kid's reddening face "adorable as heck".

Meanwhile you felt Law tug on your arm, hoping to sneak past the others and retreat downstairs.

But your free wrist was caught, by Amanda, making you turn back and you just knew Law was glaring her down with those intimidating eyes of his.

"Ah-Ah!" She hummed, challenging Law's stare with her own. "Let me have some (f/n) time while we're here!"

You knew it took 99.99% of Law's strength not to just flip her off and steal you for himself. He despised sharing you. Wouldn't trade time with you for anything. But he silently released your wrist, mostly to get her to stop tugging, sighing in calm exasperation.

"Thanks, Law!" Amanda chimed, "now you can mingle with the boys!"

Oh great, you heard him say, though he just groaned and forced himself to go 'mingle'. Pitting those three alone was probably not the best idea... but before you could say anything, Amanda whisked you away downstairs.

The couches in the VIP area were way comfier than the ones upstairs, but you could only prefer the one closer to Law. You felt silly wanting his attention so badly, craving it even, and Amanda distracting you only made those urges worse.

"(f/n)...." Amanda began, resting a hand on your thigh as if she were to drop a giant drama bomb in your lap. Was something serious? Did Kid do something? Who were you gonna fight??

Her eyes bore into yours, then, she smiled. "I wanted to tell you this at the restaurant, but I am SO glad you found someone and you're happy. I know I can be a bit of a butt sometimes, but seeing you glow like this makes it all worth it!"

You blinked.

Out of all the dumb decisions Amanda has made and forced you into, at least she's just been wanting you to be happy. That doesn't make up for a majority of it.....but oh well, can't win them all.

"Thanks, Amanda," you replied hugging her. "I've had my doubts about Kid, but if you're happy with him..."

"Oh yes!" She interjected, getting all giddy. "And I can tell he's having a great time here!"

"What did you say, punk??" Kid's voice echoed from upstairs.

A clamor of furniture rang overhead, and you assumed one of the other boys spurred Kid enough for a fight. Hopefully Zoro.

The two of you laughed. "Well that didn't last long," Amanda quipped, helping you up so you could collect your men.

Then Amanda's face flickered from laughter to panic, to feigned joy.

She clutched her bag and then your arm, her voice hushed and trembling. "(f/n)! He's here..."

"What? Who?" You fought the urge to search too hard, but when your eyes fell on the staircase, they met the ones behind those ugly sunglasses.

"Doflamingo!"