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Law awoke to bright light filtering through the windows. He didn’t particularly want to be conscious yet, a dull headache ringing through his head from the few drinks he had last night. His bed was just so damn comfortable, Luffy seemed to think so as he snored away in Law’s ear, arms snugly wrapped around his torso, his back against Luffy’s chest. Although Law could have just stayed there forever wrapped up in Luffy’s warmth, he decided it was best to get up and see what the plans were for the day. It was Christmas Eve, after all, and they had houseguests. Law gently slid out from Luffy’s grasp, causing his partner to stir.
“Mmm… Torao… Don’t go,” Luffy grumbled sleepily as his fingers curled around his wrist, not happy with Law’s decision. Law swooped down, pressing a kiss to his forehead. He checked his phone which read 7:30 am. It was early and Luffy had plenty of time to sleep in while Law made sure all was well with the rest of the house.
“Go back to sleep. I’ll be back in a bit, just going to see what’s going on,” he promised, grabbing a stuffed polar bear Bepo had bought him at the zoo after discovering Law’s previously secret obsession with the cute fluffy bears a few years back, slipping it between Luffy’s arms. Luffy muttered something about Law being a better cuddle buddy than a stupid stuffed animal but he accepted it and closed his eyes once again as he pressed the bear to his face. It was always so amusing how he was both so needy yet so easy to please at the same time. Law pulled on comfortable clothes and made his way to the kitchen, Luffy already snoring once again.
He grabbed himself a coffee, the house quiet beside Onigiri’s little nails clicking against the floor as he came to greet Law. He gave the furball a few pets and sweet words before grabbing a coffee and heading out onto the deck. He found Cora exactly where he expected, lounging in one of the chairs with his newspaper and coffee. He was a creature of habit and also liked a good morning coffee, both traits Law had inherited from him.
“Morning,” Law said as he slid into the chair to his left, pleasantly surprised to find the weather was tolerable even with the morning chill.
“Hey there. Sleep well? Ace headed out for a run and Sabo went to the study to peruse our book collection. We planned to come together for breakfast around ten. You lot sure are early birds!” Cora chuckled, having gotten a headstart on Law this morning and made plans with Ace and Sabo. He was a bit surprised Ace wasn’t still snoozing away like Luffy but perhaps he wanted to take advantage of his surroundings and get some exercise in since he wouldn’t have baseball practice for a few weeks.
“Thanks for taking care of things,” Law said appreciatively as he took a sip of his coffee, the bitter liquid warming his bones. A comfortable silence fell between them as it often did, Law could spend hours with Cora like this, just enjoying each other’s presence as they watched the clouds float by and the waves crash upon the rocks.
“Mind if I say something?” Cora asked after a few moments.
“Go ahead,” Law responded a bit curious to see what he had to say but also anticipating it had something to do with Luffy.
“Luffy is a sweet kid with a good head on his shoulders. I can see how much he cares for you. He looks at you like you’re the only person in the world. I don’t think I’ve ever seen you this happy and it warms my heart more than you will ever know. I’m not going to lie though, I didn’t know if you would ever date someone let alone bring them home. With his two lovely brothers nonetheless! You found yourself quite a rowdy bunch,” Law was correct in his assumption. He had been waiting to hear Cora’s opinion on everything but he hadn’t expected it to happen so early in the morning. Maybe Cora thought he wouldn’t get much alone time with Law and wanted to take advantage of it while he had him here.
“Yeah, Luffy is amazing. Ace and Sabo are too when they aren’t driving me nuts. I’m not gonna lie, your lack of confidence kind of hurts. Did you actually think I’d be alone forever? Am I just that unlovable?” Law grumbled, sinking into his chair with his arms crossed. He was pleased to hear that Cora approved of Luffy, not that he expected anything else but it made him feel a bit shitty knowing that Cora had never planned on Law finding someone. Sure, he was twenty-four but he was still too young to give up hope completely.
“Oh come on, you know that’s not what I meant. You’re not unlovable at all, I would know. You just have a hard time letting other people in and it seemed like you were pretty against the idea of relationships. It was more that I wasn’t sure if you would be willing to open your heart too. That’s all. I’m relieved to see that you did, and with someone who is so in tune with your feelings as well,” Cora explained. Law sighed, his initial irritation fading as he realized Cora was right. He was the one who had adamantly denied wanting to be in a relationship, resigning to the idea of being alone forever before he met Luffy. But Luffy had changed his way of thinking and had gotten even someone like Law to begin to open up to him with his overwhelming care and understanding.
“You love him, don’t you?” Cora asked after Law didn’t reply as he considered his words. So he knew. Well, everyone probably knew at this point, Luffy included. Law tried his best to keep himself in check around others but he had slowly resigned to Luffy’s inevitable public displays of affection. Plus, he knew he couldn’t hide the way he looked at Luffy. It was probably glaringly obvious to someone like Cora who knew Law better than anyone.
“Yeah, I do love him. More than anything,” Law replied after a moment, saying it out loud for the first time. It felt nice to finally get it off his chest, to let Cora know that his feelings were real. Law could see the satisfied smile blooming on his lips, pleased with the idea that his gloomy closed-off adopted son had finally decided to love so deeply.
“Have you told him that yet?” Cora questioned, eyes sliding over to Law as he sipped his coffee.
“Not yet. I’m going to though. I can’t keep it to myself anymore,” Law admitted.
“Any particular reason why you’ve been holding back if that’s how you feel?” Cora questioned curiously. He knew how to prod just the right amount for Law to answer his questions but not too much that it felt intrusive. He would never outright tell Law what to do though he always gave him his opinion and Law appreciated that about him which is why it had become so easy to confide in him now that he was an adult. His younger self would never have dreamed about this conversation.
“I just have this fear that I’m not good enough for him, that he’s going to get sick of me one day and leave. Like if I tell him how I feel the excitement will wear off and I’ll find out this was all a cruel joke. I don’t know, it’s fucking stupid and I know Luffy’s not like that but I just can’t help how my head works. It makes me hate myself even more because I know I shouldn’t be like this. I’ve been trying so damn hard but I just can’t change the way I think,” Law confessed, allowing the thoughts he had been swirling around in his head to become real as he pressed a frustrated hand against his face. If anyone could reassure him that he was being irrational, it was Cora. He always knew exactly what to say.
“You can’t control how you feel. Don’t hate yourself for that. Now, let’s be realistic here. Has Luffy ever done or said anything to make you think that way? He doesn’t seem like the type to give up on the people and things he loves and it certainly seems like he loves you very much and is already planning for a future with you in it,” Cora made valid points. Luffy wasn’t that kind of person at all. He had never done anything that had hurt Law or made his trust waver. Luffy already talked as if they were going to be together years from now and Law never corrected him. Perhaps Luffy just knew how Law felt and acted accordingly as he always did while he waited for Law to man up and finally say it.
“No. Never. He almost told me he loved me like a week after we started officially dating and I stopped him because I wasn’t ready to face my own feelings back then. He’s been nothing but understanding and supportive even when I’m not the most pleasant person to be around. He says and does everything I need him to without me ever saying a word and he’s never once asked for anything in return. He’s just so good that it doesn’t feel real. Like this is all just a dream and one day I’m going to wake up and be alone all over again,” Law explained, realizing himself as he spoke that Luffy was so damn perfect it almost hurt. That’s what made this so hard, the fear of losing what he had right in front of him. He didn’t know what he would do if it turned out he was right.
“It’s not a dream, Law. You’ve always been like this, expecting that everything will disappear overnight again like it did when you were a child. It won’t. You felt the same about me many years ago but you can’t get rid of me until I’m cold and dead and even after that I will be with you. I’m sure Luffy feels the same as I do. Let yourself go, accept the love you are being offered, and never let it go because life is short. Make sure you do it right, there won’t be a second time,” Cora said earnestly. He was right, Law had been slowly growing toward accepting the exact words he was saying but somehow it felt more real coming out of the mouth of someone else. Law just needed to accept that Luffy had given all of himself to him and was waiting patiently for Law to do the same. His biggest enemies were just the lingering doubts in the back of his head that stopped him.
“But what will I do if everything does get taken away from me again? I don’t think I’ll be able to go on if I have to go through that hell again,” Law asked quietly, his hand shaking as he held his coffee. These were his deepest fears finally coming to the surface. That was what this whole thing was about after all. Law was scared that he would lose everyone he loved all over again like he had when he was a child. That’s why it had been so hard for him to let both Luffy and Cora into his heart. He didn’t want his love to be a curse for them like it had been for his family.
“You’ll either live or die trying. That’s all there is to it. It’s not worth wasting your life thinking about what could happen. Tell the man you love that you love him and want to be with him forever. Deal with whatever happens in the future when it comes. You deserve all the happiness this world has to offer you, Law and it’s right there in front of you. All you have to do is reach out and grasp it,” Cora explained as he lit up a cigarette, taking a long drag. Live or die trying. Was that it? Would Law just have to hope and pray that nothing bad would happen? Was it really that simple?
“You make it sound so easy,” he murmured, watching as the smoke rose into the sky before being carried off by the wind.
“It is easy. Now go enjoy your vacation with your charming boyfriend who you are very much in love with. No need to spend time with a boring old guy like me,” Cora said, smacking his hand down on the arm of his chair, marking this conversation as ended. In typical Cora fashion, he did it way too hard and was shaking his hand in the air with a string of curses. Law didn’t want to leave now, not after Cora had given him the courage he needed. They didn’t get much time together and moments like these were important to him but his words seemed like more of a command than a request. He was so damn selfless, pushing him to go be with Luffy when Law knew how important these small moments with him were.
“I really did miss you. I know it’ll never be enough but thanks for everything,” Law professed. He knew he could never repay Cora for everything he had done but he could at least tell him how much he appreciated it every once in a while.
“Seeing you happy is all the thanks I need. I love you, Law. I’m so proud of the man you’ve become,” Cora said softly, and Law could feel the tears prickling in the corners of his eyes. He needed this conversation more than he realized, Cora had given him the clarity he needed to move forward. He was right, Law couldn’t just sit around and wait for the worst to happen. He needed to tell Luffy he loved him and just take things as they came. As long as Luffy was by his side, they could handle anything. If there ever came a day when Luffy no longer wanted to be with him, well he could just end it all and be done with this life. It was an irrational thought but he was an irrational person at times. He would never admit that idea aloud though, he didn’t want to manifest it nor be perceived as some sort of suicidal idiot. But that was neither here nor now. Today, he would just allow himself to fall as hard as he could for the person who made him happier than he ever imagined he could be.
“I love you too, Dad,” Law said. He rarely called Cora dad to his face, it just felt strange even if he referred to him as that to others. He stood up from his chair and walked over to Cora, leaning down to hug him. Cora returned it happily and Law could hear his sniffles as he tried to hide the fact that he was crying into Law’s shoulder.
“Go get ‘em tiger,” he encouraged, ruffling Law’s head like he had since childhood. Only now, it didn’t annoy Law, instead gave him the courage he needed to make his dreams a reality.
Law headed back to his bedroom, plucking the polar bear out of Luffy’s arms, deeming it no longer needed now that he was back. He slid into bed behind Luffy, wrapping his arms around him and inhaling his musky scent. Luffy hummed rolling over to face Law, opening his eyes, and greeting Law with the sight of his sleepy face and gentle smile, Law’s favorite sight in the world.
“Hi. You’re back. What’s going on?” Luffy asked as he buried his face in Law’s neck, savoring his closeness. God, he was cute.
“Just had a nice talk with Cora. Ace is running and Sabo is raiding the study. We’re going to have breakfast at ten. How about I take you to a super secret beach and we go for a walk before that? It’s right near here,” Law proposed and Luffy perked hearing the word ‘beach’ just as Law expected. He had been begging to go to the beach since he realized that Dressrosa was a shore town and Law had promised he would take him.
“A secret beach? That sounds fun! Yeah, let’s go now!” Luffy cheered, pausing to give Law a quick kiss before jumping out of bed and heading to the bathroom. Law followed after him as they brushed their teeth together, Luffy making Law promise they would take a bath in the ‘inside hot tub’ also known as his bath later. Law agreed, having seen this coming. Luffy wondered aloud what it would be like to have sex underwater and Law shrugged having never experienced it himself but the glint in Luffy’s eyes told him he would probably find out.
They headed out after getting ready, Law leading Luffy around the back of the house, walking on the cliff’s edge until after a few minutes, they reached a small dirt and stone path that seemingly appeared out of nowhere, winding downwards. From above, it looked like it just led into the sea but during low tide like now, an observant eye could see a stretch of shoreline that ran adjacent to the cliff face. Law pointed out their destination and Luffy easily traversed the steep path, his body not just being for show as he jumped all over and waited for Law who did his best not to slip on the rocks covered in morning dew. It had been years since had come down here and he forgot just how steep it really was.
This beach was a special place for him, one that he had found when he first came to live here with Cora. It was a place where he could be alone, hidden away from Cora, Doflamingo, and the numerous annoying family members they had who always wanted to bother the young Law. He had cried here many times, wondering what his family had done to deserve death and why he was still alive. As he grew older and perhaps more numb to his own feelings, he would often just sit here staring out into the sea contemplating his life and future. He knew immediately upon deciding he would tell Luffy his feelings that this would be the place to do it. Perhaps it was selfish, but he wished to overwrite a place where he had only felt secluded and hopeless with the love and light his partner brought with him everywhere he went. To make it a place for them to look back fondly on whenever they returned to Dressrosa.
Law’s feet hit the sand and he watched Luffy's face lit up with amazement. He couldn't help but express his excitement. "Wow, this is so cool!" he exclaimed, his eyes wide with wonder. "You wouldn't even know there was a beach here. It really is a secret!" He didn't wait for Law's response and quickly kicked off his shoes and socks, rolled up his pants, and ran into the sea, leaving Law in his wake. The water must have been freezing, but Luffy's almost childlike fascination with the hidden beach made him oblivious to the cold. He laughed and twirled around, his face beaming with joy. Seeing Luffy's carefree spirit, Law couldn't help but smile.
Law had never encountered anyone quite like Luffy who possessed a unique ability to find joy in every little thing that came his way. His genuine love for life was contagious and Law found himself appreciating the world around him in ways he never had before. It was like he had spent all those years in greyscale, being jaded and detached and now he was seeing in color for the first time. Luffy had become his favorite person in this world so very quickly and he had fallen in love with all the small things that made him who he was.
He loved the way Luffy's charming smile could light up any room, the sound of his obnoxious laugh never failed to make Law feel warm and fuzzy inside, and he adored the way Luffy looked at him like he was the most beautiful person he had ever laid eyes on. Luffy's constant declarations to everyone around him of how happy Law made him drove Law crazy, but at the same time, they filled him with reassurance and a sense of belonging he had never felt before. He craved his touch, so gentle yet so demanding and rough at times never with the intent to harm, but to bring Law immense pleasure that always left him dumbstruck and gasping for air. Luffy’s presence made him feel safe and grounded, his soft hands and soothing words always bringing Law back down to earth when he was spiraling. Luffy always knew exactly what he needed to hear. There was nothing Law didn’t love about him, he could even find charm in his flaws. He was everything Law never knew he needed and then some. The love of his life.
Luffy yelled for him to come join him and although Law wasn’t particularly in the mood to be cold and wet, he also kicked off his shoes and rolled up his pants, feeling the cold sea breeze on his bare legs. Law couldn't help but admire the beauty of the beach. The crystal-clear water was shimmering under the sun, and the sky was painted in different shades of blue with fluffy clouds rolling by. However, the beauty of mother nature was dwarfed by the radiance of Luffy’s smile as his face lit up realizing that Law was coming to join him. His heart swelled with affection for this man, and he knew he had to tell him how he felt right then and there before he burst.
Law caught Luffy by surprise for once, his eyes widening as Law scooped him up into a deep kiss, spinning him in a circle. He laughed as he clung to Law, legs wrapped around his waist and arms around his neck as he looked down at him with eyes glittering with joy, the sun illuminating his hair, providing a halo effect that just confirmed how much of an angel he was. His angel. Law kissed him again, more passionately than before as his hands threaded through Luffy’s soft hair, hoping he could feel all the love inside of him in that moment. His pants had fallen down, soaked by the soft rolling waves and his feet were freezing but Law couldn’t give a damn right now. All that mattered was Luffy, the person who had brought light into the darkness of his life. He pulled away and took and prepared himself for the moment he had been waiting for. He was excited, no longer afraid anymore as his heart thrummed in his chest.
“Du bist die Liebe meines Lebens,” Law whispered cupping Luffy’s cheek. He decided on a whim that he wanted to give Luffy one more unexpected surprise–A profession of love in his mother tongue, one that meant more to him than just a simple ‘I love you’. Maybe it was a bit of a cop-out, a test to make sure he could really say it but Law didn’t care. Luffy cocked his head, totally unaware that Law could even speak another language let alone having any idea what he had said.
“Huh? What’s that mean?” he questioned. It clearly caught him off guard and got his attention, just like Law intended studying Law with clear confusion. Law took a deep breath. He could do this. It was the perfect time, Luffy in his arms as they stood in the sea on this little beach that belonged to them.
"It means ‘you are the love of my life’," he began, his voice low and trembling. "I love you, Monkey D. Luffy. You've changed me in ways I could never have imagined. Before I met you, I felt like I was trapped in never-ending darkness and destined to be alone forever. Then you showed up in that library, this strange guy telling me I'm pretty, and suddenly there was this light that I couldn't get rid of no matter how hard I tried."
He paused for a moment, taking a deep breath before continuing. "You make me so damn happy that it hurts, and every day I spend with you makes me love you even more. You drive me crazy in the best and worst ways. I'll never be worthy of you, but if you'll have me, I'll stay with you forever,"
As he spoke, Law watched with a satisfied smirk as Luffy's face went from confusion to stunned realization. His eyes widened, his lips parted in awe as he stared at Law, seemingly at a loss for words for once. For a moment, the world fell away, leaving only the two of them, caught up in the intensity of this moment.
“Do you mean it? You really love me?” Luffy asked softly and tentatively as if he couldn't believe what he was hearing. His tone was filled with a mix of excitement and disbelief. Law, on the other hand, couldn't help but chuckle at Luffy's reaction. It was so like him to ask a question instead of replying to something so serious.
“Of course, I mean it, you big dummy. I really do love you. I’m sorry it took me so long to tell you, I just had to work through some things in my head,” Law apologized. To his surprise, Luffy's face crumpled, and tears began to pour down his cheeks. Law prayed they were tears of joy. He was about to ask if everything was okay when Luffy spoke up. Luffy pressed his forehead to Law's, and his hand gripped the back of Law's shirt as if he never wanted to let go.
“I love you too, Law. Since the moment I saw you sleeping in that window, I knew I wanted to be with you. It’s been so hard not being able to tell you every moment of every day but I wanted to give you the time you needed. I’m so happy,” Luffy blubbered and Law just smiled as he wiped Luffy’s eyes. Luffy clung to him as Law walked back to the shore, plopping down onto the sand. Law stroked Luffy’s hair as he sat in his lap, waiting patiently as Luffy got all of his emotions out. He hadn’t seen Luffy cry since that very first time he almost told Law he loved him but this time he knew the tears were out of happiness so he allowed them to flow. Luffy used his shirt as a handkerchief and Law didn’t yell at him, too satisfied to be angry right now. He kissed away Luffy’s tears as he gazed down at his adorable puffy red face. Luffy gazed up at him with a strange mix of irritation and adoration as he pulled himself together and began to speak. Wait, what was he mad about?
“Don’t ever say you’re not worthy of me again. You’re the most worthy person I’ve ever met. You make me feel things I never had before. I thought love was just something in fairytales that I’d never get to experience but when we kissed that first time at your house, I realized it was love and that I wanted to be with you forever. I know it sounds crazy but it’s true. The more I got to know you, the more I knew it was true. You try so hard to hide it but you’re one of the kindest people I’ve ever met. I know you think you’re not enough but you’re wrong. You make me so happy without even trying and I just want to spend every second of every day with you. Don’t ever leave me, okay? Let’s be together forever and have a good life full of lots of laughter and happiness together,” Luffy proclaimed, a few sniffles still lingering.
As Law gazed into Luffy's eyes, he felt his heart skip a beat. Luffy's words had struck a chord deep within him, leaving him stunned and elated all at once. For the first time in his life, he felt truly loved and appreciated for who he was. Luffy had revealed his true feelings for him, no longer having to hold back in fear they would scare Law, assuring him that he was enough and that he wanted to be with him forever. The emotions that washed over Law were overwhelming, as he realized that everything he had ever wanted was right here in his arms giving him his everything. It was a moment of pure bliss, and Law knew that it wasn’t a dream. Tomorrow he would wake up with Luffy by his side, in a world where he didn’t need to worry about Luffy not knowing his true feelings. He expected Luffy would never let him forget he was loved, even in situations that were probably going to leave Law feeling so embarrassed.
“I won’t leave you, I promise. You’re stuck with me forever whether you like it or not. All I need is you,” Law responded before being suddenly pushed down into the sand, Luffy pressing himself against him as he kissed him, deep and hungry as if he was sealing their promise with this kiss. Law kissed him back eagerly, tasting the saltiness of the lingering tears in his mouth as he dragged his teeth across Luffy’s bottom lip. His hands glided down Luffy’s perfect form, resting on his hips as he rocked against him, making sure Luffy knew just how much he was wanted right now. Luffy broke their kiss first, resting his hand on Law’s face as he hovered above him.
“Let’s go home. The beach is fun but I want to show you just how much I really love you. The right way,” Luffy demanded, his voice gravely as Law could feel his growing hardness. He felt the same way, needing to feel every inch of Luffy right this moment. Law had half a mind to just say fuck it and do it right here and now but he wasn’t stupid, having unprepared sex on the cold beach just wouldn’t cut it right now. He wanted to take Luffy into his bed and give him the full experience of what it meant to truly be his just as much as Luffy did.
“Me too. Let’s go home,” He agreed helping Luffy up and brushing off the sand from their clothes. They picked up the shoes that they had carelessly tossed aside earlier and made their way back towards the cliff walking hand in hand. Suddenly, Luffy caught sight of a strikingly beautiful conch shell on the beach, ripping his hand out of Law’s to go collect it. The shell was as big as Law's palm and its intricate patterns and colors must have gotten Luffy’s attention. He picked it up and examined it closely, declaring that he would keep it to remember this forever Law liked that idea, a physical reminder of a moment he would certainly never forget.
Law couldn’t help the stupid grin that was etched on his face, the relief of finally telling Luffy how he felt and hearing his feelings in return felt like a weight lifted off his shoulders. Cora was right, it really was that simple. Luffy always said things with him would be easy, and they were. It was as if he never considered any other options besides Law. From the very start, he wanted to be with someone who was as temperamental and bitter as Law. He would never really understand why, but Law would never question it. He knew that Luffy was being completely honest, he never lied especially about his feelings for Law. He really did want to spend the rest of his life with him. What had he done in this life to get so lucky? Was this his gift for all of the suffering he had endured? If that was the case, maybe it was all worth it.
“So what language were you speaking earlier? You never told me you knew any other ones,” Luffy asked. Right, Law had gotten caught up in the moment he hadn’t explained the foreign words he had said.
“It’s German. The language of my homeland. It’s been years since I spoke it but I wanted to tell you I loved you in the deepest way I could and it just felt right saying it in the first language I ever learned. Plus, I thought it would surprise you,” Law confessed. He hadn’t planned it, it was kind of just a whim and he didn’t regret how it ended up happening at all.
“It was a surprise but an awesome one! You’ll have to teach me to say some stuff one day so we can talk without anyone knowing what we’re saying. Like a secret code! Then I can say all the dirty things I want without you getting embarrassed,” Luffy chuckled, and Law felt a warmth inside of him knowing that Luffy cared about him enough to want to learn his language so they could speak it together. Possibly for some nefarious purposes but honestly if it made it so he didn’t want to crawl in a hole when Luffy said some ridiculous things in public, he was in support. Even if it never happened, the thought that made him happy.
“Sure, if you want me to. I don’t remember a lot though. I’ve never had anyone to speak it with since my family died and I left Flevance,” Law replied honestly. He really didn’t remember much. It was just a testament to the time that had passed. After a few years, he transitioned from thinking in German to English and after that, the language began to fade away into the recesses of his memory. No one spoke German that he knew and in some ways he was grateful. Hearing the language just hurt Law too much back then. It was different now though, Law felt a sense of pride knowing he could share his past with Luffy like this even if Luffy himself wasn’t aware.
“Do you ever miss your family or your old home?” Luffy questioned and Law was caught off guard. Sometimes he wondered if Luffy was a mind reader. Law tried not to dwell on his deceased family now, having spent most of his life dealing with the grief of losing them and not being able to do anything about it. It wasn’t that he didn’t care in his older age, he just had come to terms with the fact that nothing would change reality.
“Sometimes. It took me years to stop spending all of my time wishing I could go back and be with them. Hell, there were times when I thought it might be better if I just died and joined them. I wish that they were still alive and in my life but nowadays I don’t want to go back because if I did, that would mean I wouldn’t be where I am now. I never believed in things like fate or destiny but if I didn’t lose them I would never have met Cora or you and I wouldn’t be standing here right now thinking about how I want to spend the rest of my life with you,” Law said after taking a moment to carefully consider his words. He did miss his family. He always would, but he put those demons to rest and there was no use dwelling on the past anymore when he had a future with Luffy in front of him. He knew if his parents were here, they would be happy for him and want him to move on. He too was glad he chose not to die back then.
“That must have been hard. If Ace and Sabo died I think I’d want to do anything I could to be with them again. I’m glad you decided to live so we were able to meet. I don’t know about destiny or any of that stuff but I think it was meant to be. You know, I’m kind of surprised. You never really talk about your feelings or your past this much. Did something change?” Luffy asked. Law was secretly glad that Luffy agreed with his thoughts of potentially dying if he were in his shoes He had always felt foolish for thinking that maybe he would be better off. He pondered Luffy’s question. Did something change? Yeah, he supposed it had. A lot had changed actually.
“Yeah, something changed. I was planning on telling you how I feel for a while now but I was just scared that if I did you would decide you didn’t want me anymore and it would all be over. I know you would never do that but I couldn’t handle the idea of losing you. But this morning Cora told me that life is short and we only get one chance to do it right. So I decided from now on that I would just give you all of me. I’m not going to be afraid anymore,” Law declared as they began their ascent up the cliff path, Luffy reaching out his hand to pull Law along with him. Law gratefully accepted it, Luffy’s assistance making the ascent much easier,
“I’ll have to thank the old guy for finally helping you understand that there was never anything to be afraid of with me. I told you Law, you’re the only person I’ve ever wanted like this. Nothing could make me not love you. It makes me really happy that you’re ready to share all of your feelings with me. I’ll listen to all of them, even the crazy ones. I’m not sure if I can give you anymore though, you already have all of me,” Luffy declared. He wasn’t sure if he would be able to share all of his fucked up thoughts but he would do his best to give Luffy everything he deserved from now on.
“Good. Just keep reminding me of that because sometimes I get stuck in my head and forget. Also, Cora will cry if he hears you call him an old guy. He’s not even forty,” Law pointed out, shifting to a less serious subject.
“Yeah but he is wise and he’s way older than us so he’s an old guy,” Luffy said plainly and Law just shook his head in amusement. He advised Luffy that he had to be the one to deal with a crying Cora if he called him old and Luffy just laughed as if he was looking forward to it.
They made it back to the house a few minutes later, Luffy silently dragging Law to his room with the same look of longing he had been giving him since they got up off the sand. Thankfully they didn’t run in to anyone who could prove to distract them. He kicked the door behind them and before Law could even take a breath, Luffy was on him pushing him down onto the bed as he ripped off Law’s coat and pulled his sweatshirt over his head, lips clashing hungrily as Law wasted no time ridding Luffy of his unnecessary garments. He needed to feel his bare skin, to confirm the love that he had expressed in words with their bodies.
“Ummm you can say no but… Can I be on top today?” Law requested nervously for the first time since that night he met Luffy’s friends and choked him. He had a feeling he would say yes but there was a chance Luffy was in the mood to dominate him like he usually did. He had expressed that he loved it when Law took charge and although he absolutely loved fucking Luffy stupid, he had been a bit scared of getting carried away with how deeply he desired him, perhaps a little scarred from last time. He threw that out the window now, this primal desire to wrap Luffy around him and have him crying under him while he professed his love for him aloud over and over made his cock pulse with anticipation. He needed to make it all real, to feel himself deep inside of Luffy. He just hoped he felt the same.
“Yes, god yes. Fuck me, Torao. Show me how much you really love me,” Luffy purred excitedly as he sucked on Law’s ear, tongue swirling around his hooped earrings before pulling on them lightly with his teeth. That was the permission Law needed before he was flipping Luffy over, ridding him of his pants and underwear tossing them carelessly to the side. He wasn’t in the mood for foreplay today, ready to just be inside of Luffy as soon as possible. He slid off the bed, quickly searching through his bag to find the lube he had been smart enough to bring with him.
“Wow, you want me real bad don’t you?” Luffy asked with an amused look as he watched Law with his legs spread and his hard cock showing Law that he wanted him just as bad. Law almost drooled at the sight of his boyfriend ready and waiting for him in his bed.
“Sorry, I need to fuck you. Now,” Law murmured, a bit embarrassed to admit how needy he truly was as he returned to Luffy, pulling off his half-wet pants and underwear and climbing atop him, squeezing the cold lube onto his hand as Luffy watched him with hungry eyes, fingers softly tracing over chest tattoo.
“Don’t be sorry. It’s so hot seeing how desperate you are to be inside of me. I like it when you get like this,” Luffy said as his hands trailed down, dancing across his skin causing Law to shiver as his breaths grew labored. Luffy stopped his teasing right before he reached his length. Law’s throbbed painfully as he sunk two wet fingers slowly into Luffy, unable to wait any longer. As a little bit of an apology for his lack of foreplay, Law slid down taking Luffy’s cock in his mouth as he began to press into him. Luffy groaned and the unexpected dual stimulation, fingers sliding down to grip his hair as Law expertly sucked him off, his flicking his tounge and using just the amount of pressure he knew Luffy liked. It was so very easy for Law to have him quivering under him as he bucked into his mouth eagerly after a minute or two. He scissored him open as he curled his fingers just right, Luffy's legs slung over Law’s shoulders as he moaned, biting down on his knuckles.
“Law… Please. Need you,” Luffy whined. He had gotten a bit sidetracked, fascinated with seeing just how far he could push him without making him come. Once he was satisfied and Luffy was thoroughly annoyed that he hadn’t gotten what he wanted yet, Law settled between his hips teasing Luffy’s entrance with the tip of his cock but not fully pushing in. He appreciated Luffy’s cute frustrated face as he tried to push his hips down, Law’s hands firmly in place stopping him from getting what he wanted. Luffy always messed with him like this and it frustrated Law to no end when he was on the other side but he was starting to see why Luffy enjoyed it so much. The sight of Luffy spread out in front of him begging for him, his straining cock and pretty hole eager and waiting was just so fucking sexy.
“Stop teasing, just fuck me already. I thought you wanted me now,” Luffy pouted. Law would of course do as his sweet lover asked but he had something he needed even more first.
“Tell me you love me. Then I’ll fuck you nice and good until you’re filled up with my cum,” Law whispered as he dipped down to nibble on the tips of Luffy’s sensitive ears just like he had done to him before. Luffy’s irritation flashed with the realization of what Law was luring him into and why he was teasing him like this. He bit his lip and his blush deepened, not used to Law talking dirty like this. He did it on purpose, knowing Luffy was definitely in the mood to be put in his place. Law hadn’t expected he would give up the control over Law that he enjoyed so much but it pleased him that Luffy liked him like this too. He had been so afraid before for nothing, a common trend it seemed.
“I love you, Law. So much. Please, fill me up,” Luffy pleaded. Satisfied with that answer, Law sunk himself into Luffy until he was buried inside the warmth that was his lover. He didn’t bother to wait for Luffy to adjust, knowing he liked it a bit rough from the get-go, rocking his hips as he pumped into him. He winced and squirmed at the initial discomfort just for a second before sighing heavily and allowing himself to relax and give in to Law.
“Tell me again. Don’t stop,” Law commanded as he pulled Luffy up into his lap so they were face to face and he could watch Luffy fall apart as he thrusted up into him. Luffy groaned, eyes fluttering shut as he ground down on him with each thrust and Law watched his beautiful face crinkle in pleasure as he bounced on his cock.
“I love you. I love your body, your cock, and the way you get all possessive and mean when you fuck me. It’s so hot. You’re so fucking sexy,” Luffy professed between pants and the words were music to Law’s ears, the satisfaction of knowing his lover was satisfied with him and his body making him even hornier than before.
“Keep going. I’ll fuck you until you can’t say it anymore,” Law purred, slipping his arms under Luffy’s knees to give himself more leverage to fuck him even harder and deeper. Luffy’s mouth hung open as he moaned each time Law struck him deep in this new position.
“I love… that you tried to hide your feelings even though I saw… right through you… this whole time. Stupid,” Luffy somehow managed to insult him between his choked groans, Law’s pace turning brutal even by Luffy’s standards as he gave him all he had. Law felt himself beginning to come undone as Luffy did his best to simply say ‘I love you’ over and over as Law broke him down, Luffy’s nails sliding down his back, shredding the skin as Law’s rough hands dug into his hips. His own hands dug into Luffy’s meaty thighs, hard enough to leave marks. He hoped they did so Luffy wouldn’t forget just who he belonged to.
“Lawww,” Luffy drawled his name, and Law could feel him getting close as he twitched around him. He pushed Luffy down onto his back, legs draping over his shoulder. He leaned down to kiss and suck on the tender flesh between his neck and shoulder, all while his hand snaked up to stroke Luffy’s cock while he thrust into him hard and deep. It was quite a task to keep up so much simultaneous movement but he was rewarded with Luffy crying out, his tears of pleasure sliding down his cheek and dropping onto Law’s head.
“That’s it, baby, say my name. You’re mine, don’t forget it,” Law growled possessively, feeling the heat build inside of him, desperate to release himself and claim Luffy as his own once and for all as he painted his insides with his cum just like he promised.
“Yes… Law, I‘m yours… Love you,” Luffy managed to choke out one last time through his gasps and cries as Law pushed them both over the edge. Luffy clenched around him as he spilled himself onto his chest and the tight sensation around Law’s cock was enough to have him cumming deep and hard inside of him only a second later. He rode out his orgasm, feeling the hot wetness around him, Luffy was reduced to nothing but a whining and twitching mess underneath him, exactly what he wanted. Law pulled back to marvel at the sight, Luffy’s cum dripping off his chin, his face red and streaked with tears as he gasped for air. Law lapped the cum off his face, savoring the bitter saltiness.
“I love you so fucking much. I’m so happy right now I can’t even explain it,” Law whispered, finally pulling out, cum leaking onto the sheets. Luffy smiled softly, his eyes half shut as he basked in his post-orgasm bliss, Law pressing kisses over his spent body. He loved the rare moments when Luffy got like this, all quiet and cute and Law was pleased to find that getting fucked good got him here. He had so much stamina when he was the one fucking Law but when they reversed the roles, it appeared Luffy reached his limit pretty quickly. It was perfectly fine, rewarding Law with this mellow fucked-out Luffy who allowed him to do whatever he pleased with him as he just silently savored it.
“I’ll run the bath for us. Be right back,” Law made good on his promise of a bath from earlier, leaving Luffy with a kiss as he hummed in agreement. He allowed the water to heat up and fill the tub before he went to peel Luffy from his spot on the bed, blissed out and half-asleep as Law lifted him into his arms. Luffy mumbled incoherently, clinging to him while Law turned off the faucet and settled in, hissing softly as the steaming water hit his back, Luffy’s nails clearly having done a number on him. He reclined in the large tub, Luffy pressed against his chest as he traced circles over his back.
He began working, washing Luffy’s hair and cleaning his body with wandering but gentle hands, Luffy’s eyes half closed as he let Law pamper him. Law felt his body begin to betray him as he hardened once again under the pressure of Luffy's plump ass on top of his cock, his legs around his waist in the perfect position for Law to just slip inside and continue what they were doing in his bed. Shit, he was fucking horny today.
He felt a bit bad, Luffy seemed spent even though he had only come once. Or maybe he was just content and relaxed. Either way, he pushed any concerns aside when he remembered all the times the insatiable demon fucked him far beyond his breaking point. Luffy was not just a glutton for food but for sex as well and Law knew he would perk back up quickly once he felt his cock inside of him. He was also mildly curious about how it would work since he had never had sex in a body of water before. They used a water-based lubricant so Law could only assume it would be a bit more difficult than usual as it had washed off, but he wanted to try nonetheless if Luffy was willing.
“Lu, I need more of your body. I don’t have to come again if you’re tired but just need to feel you. Are you up for it?” Law at least gave Luffy the courtesy of asking which he usually didn’t give Law, instead just putting it in. He was met with a muttered ‘okay’ and that was all the consent Law needed as he parted Luffy’s cheeks and settled him down on his cock. Law’s assumption was right was right, there was a bit more resistance than normal and it felt a bit strange but he pushed through it.
Luffy nodded against his chest. He was always very vocal about whether he liked or disliked something so he must be fine. Things began to normalize once Law was fully inside though it felt a bit odd as Law slowly and gently rolled his hips into Luffy. He was lazy with his movements, simply just wanting to be buried inside Luffy as he explored his body again with his mouth and large tattooed hands. Luffy hummed appreciatively, head lullinh back as Law sucked on his nipple, swirling his tongue around the stiff peak as Luffy began to ride him, thighs clenching him like a vice. Unsurprisingly, he returned to his usual pleasure-seeking self just like Law expected. They kept this up for a bit, hands exploring bodies and tongues exploring mouths.
The steady pace slowly started to drive Law insane. He had previously said he didn’t need to come but he now realized he was foolish for thinking that he could fuck Luffy and not come. His cock pulsing with need and the bath wasn’t cutting it. He had a much better idea anyway. Law stood up, still sheathed inside of Luffy and though it surprised him, he just went with it clinging to Law as he carefully made his way across the bathroom. Law revealed his true intentions as he flipped Luffy over and bent him over the bathroom counter. He had this idea as he sat in the bath that it would be hot to watch himself fuck Luffy in the mirror.
“Sorry, I lied earlier. Just let me come one more time. You’re too irresistible,” Law leaned over and whispered in Luffy’s ear, dropping the towel and lining himself up with Luffy’s hole before he even received his response, already knowing the answer.
“Fine. Only cause you always let me,” Luffy grumbled but Law saw in his sparkling eyes as he tried to hold back the smirk that formed on his lips that he was wholly pleased that Law was being so unusually pushy today.
“Make sure you watch me as I fuck you. Don't look away," Law kneaded Luffy’s ass as he sunk back into him with a low growl, using Luffy as he pleased, his heat sucking him deeper and deeper into ecstasy with each slap of his wet hips against his skin. He could tell Luffy was eating it up each and every thrust. the way he trembled and clung to the marble counter, doing his best to appreciate the view of Law fucking him from behind in the mirror. It appeared he now understood Law’s intent with this position. Law yanked his hips up a bit higher, leaning over to bite down hard on Luffy’s shoulder, leaving his mark as he picked up the pace and prepared himself to come once again, eyes locked with Luffy’s as he appreciated the view of his cock sliding in and out of Luffy’s perky ass. Luffy moaned shamelessly, the beautiful sounds echoing through the bathroom. Thank god there was no one on this side of the house right now to hear this.
“You’re so fucking good to me. So perfect,” Law purred before pulling out and stroking himself, coming onto Luffy’s back with a groan. He decided to be merciful and save Luffy another bathing session by pulling out, having already fulfilled his promise to fill him up earlier. Luffy whined, missing the feeling of being stuffed full which Law understood after being in his shoes many times. Law wiped his cum off Luffy’s back with another towel before wrapping Luffy up and kissing him softly on the lips as they both regained their breath.
“I’m tired. Let’s go back to bed,” Luffy complained with a sleepy look as he melted into his chest and Law just ruffled his hair with a ‘tch’. The day hadn’t even started yet and he was already trying to go back to sleep. Despite Luffy’s claims to have unlimited stamina, that obviously only worked when he was the one in charge. The reality was that he was just as much of a pillow princess as Law when he was bottoming, enjoying Law taking care of him for a change. He didn’t mind, he liked being able to spoil Luffy like this and fuck him until he was stupid and tired.
“Sorry sweetheart, we promised we’d be ready for breakfast at ten and that’s in five more minutes Where’d all that energy you had earlier go?” Law teased, having secretly planned the amount of time he would need to bathe them both and satisfy himself without making it too obvious before he brought Luffy into the bathroom.
“You’re so mean. You did this on purpose and now you’re gonna enjoy watching me suffer all day,” Luffy grumbled as Law sat him down on the bed. Damn, he thought he could get away with his plan but Luffy was just too smart. There was a part of Law that thought it would be amusing to watch Luffy struggle for once and had planned to fuck him down to the very last possible minute.
“I would never dream of it. Now come on, let’s get dressed and see what these idiots want to do today,” Law said as he released Luffy, lightly smacking his ass which earned him a glare from his boyfriend that turned into a stupid smile once he saw how Law’s stupid smile and lazy eyes. He couldn’t help himself, the day had barely started and it was already one of the best of his life so far. He had finally gotten to tell Luffy everything he had kept hidden inside of him these past months and was rewarded with the most beautiful words and sight he could imagine. For once, everything had gone absolutely perfect for him. Luffy truly did make everything so easy.