A gush of cold air hits Law's face the instant he hurls his body out of the warm hotel lobby and into the sidewalk with ongoing pedestrians. He breathes out heavily as he tries to catch his breath after running down the flight of stairs four stories from his room. With every breath, he lets out a cold steam from his mouth, he shivers lightly when he soon feels just how cold it was and curses to himself for carelessly forgetting his warmer coat up stairs.

It was no use running back up to fetch it. He was already running an hour late for work; he would just have to withstand the cold breeze until he arrived to the hospital.

Standing underneath the canopy, Law waits at the edge of the sidewalk, stretching out his right arm with thump pointing out. Drops of snow occasionally hit his bear arm as he leaves it standing in midair. He calls out for a cab, but with his luck, not a single one makes a stop and after the fourth call, he grows irritated. God, he hated New York.

The icy wind hits his ears with force, making his ears go numb and all the noises around him to grow louder than before. People are passing by with their heavy footsteps and loud obnoxious laughs, cars honking every second on the street for no particular reason, and that god annoying bell casting a 'jingle bell' tune that won't stop ringing. Suddenly, it all becomes harder for Law to considerate as he tries to hear himself call out for a cab.

"Maybe you should try sticking your leg out. That usually works." A random boy shouted out from behind Law. He could hear the boy snicker at his own joke, causing an annoyed vain to pop out from his forehead. And soon enough, the boy began to speak up again. "I'm just kidding with you; however I do suggest you should whistle…if you're trying to get a taxi around here of course."

"Fuck off" Law spat. He was ridiculously late for work already and was in no mood to have this annoying brat mess with him. Ignoring him would be the smartest choice.

Off in the distance he catches a yellow cab approaching. A hint of joy strikes his insides as he takes an eager step forward, now being completely off the sidewalk and on the street with his arm stretches completely out and noticeable. He yells out loud and clear making sure that he was heard, but the cab still drives by him. He watches as someone else steals his ride.

He looks down at his watch, cursing out loud when he reads the time. Law was now an hour and thirty minutes late. Fan Fucking Tasic.

Lifting his head back up, he soon notices the presence of another—shorter body standing next to him. Shifting his gaze to get a better view of the said stranger, he was met with a younger male with shaggy black hair, wearing a red apron with the words 'I am a bellringer' printed and a Santa hat that sat snug on his head. The boy looked like he could pass for eighteen, nineteen possible, but who's to say with this generation now days.

In his hand he carried a golden bell and it then occurred to Law this must have been that annoying bell ringer from earlier that wouldn't stop the jingle bell ringing. Well, thank goodness he stopped, but why was he standing next to him?

"Uh, can I help you with something?" Law asked.

The other male shook his head with a smile, "Just looking is all."

The familiar voice rang in Law's ears and he instantly grew angry with the male standing beside him.

"Oh no you don't! You're the boy from earlier; you think you're so funny with that little joke of yours, don't you?" He takes a step to the left to avoid being near him. "Well tuff shit, go find someone else to annoy."

"I said I was kidding didn't I? Besides I'm just trying to help—oh here comes one! Quick, whistle! Whistle!" pointing out with excitement.

At last another yellow cab made its way in his direction and with his same technique as before, Law sticks his arm out nice and high, yelling out the words 'taxi' as loud as he can. And in the blink of an eye, the yellow cab passes right in front of him.

With his arm stretched out and eyes glued to the taxi that drove past him, it suddenly came to a complete stop as a loud and rather long ring of a whistle was heard right in front of him. Sliding his fingers out of his ears, he moves his attention to the younger teen next to him. He watched as the said teen dug two fingers in his mouth.

The boy then sends Law a bright smile and pats him on the back as he turns around and heads back to ringing his bell by the kettle. He wishes Law a nice day without looking back at him and Law can't help but stare for a while in disbelief. With a taxi finally stopped for him, he quickly gets inside, giving the taxicab his directions as he settles himself in. The cab drives off and he can't help but stare out the window and to the direction of the boy who was now ringing his bell happily while waving to strangers passing by and slipping coins inside his kettle.

— ▽o▽o▽—

Law got up extra early the next day. Casually making his way down the stairs and into the main lobby where he made himself a hot cup of coffee, he heads for the exit to wait outside.

This time he remembered to bring with him his warm black coat, and it was a good thing too because more snow than yesterday was starting to fall down. He slips a hand inside his coat and brings out a stick of cigarette, placing the stick of nicotine on his lips, he lights it up and casually takes a swing and blows out.

He lets the cold air mixed with smoke take effect on his body, and he enjoyed every minute of it. Strangers pass by, one after another, some carrying loads of shopping bags with them, likely for Christmas that was just six days away. He makes a mental note to remember to send out his holiday gifts later today for his family and friends back in California. And with that final thought, he drops his stick bud and crushed it with his heal all while the jingle tune of a bell calls to his attention.

Turning to the sound of the bell, Law finds the same boy from yesterday standing beside a red kettle in almost the same outfit as the day before, minus the jacket and of course with the same gold bell in his hand. The teen wears a big smile on his face as he greets strangers with a Merry Christmas and a ring of his bell. Luffy looks around and in that moment, catches the sight of Law standing right across from him of the hotel entrance.

"Hey, it's you again. Merry Christmas!" Luffy says happily with a ring of the bell.

"It's not Christmas" Law says. Walking over to him and throwing some spare change inside the kettle.

"Hey now, where's your Christmas spirit?" He teases, crossing his arms with an angry smile.

Law stands next to Luffy, sipping on his last remains of coffee as he stares out into the snowy street.

"Oops, I guess I must have forgotten it up stairs" he jokes back, tossing the empty cup in the trash bin beside him and going right back to stand next to the teen. "By the way, I almost forgot to thank you for yesterday. If it wasn't for you, I might have never made it work." He extended his arm out to the teen. "Trafalgar Law."

The teen looks at Law's hand for a quick second then smiles widely back at him, "No problem, Law. You looked like you needed some serious help back there; glad I could be of service. I'm Monkey D. Luffy by the way."

Law chuckles quietly as they release their hands from the shake. Luffy goes back to ringing his bell when he notices more people walking by them. And as Luffy goes on ringing his bell, shouting out 'Merry Christmas' to random people, Law takes notice of the teens attire and wonders what this guy is doing standing out here in the freezing cold in just a t-shirt and some jean.

"Aren't you freezing out here without a jacket?" Law decides to ask.

He takes in what Law just said and soon after completely stops what he's doing and goes into a shiver. He hugs his body tightly as his nose suddenly turns a shade of red; with his teeth chattering so loud that even Law could hear.

"W—was it a—always th—this c—cold out here?" he shivers.

With a small chuckle and shake of the head, Law takes off his black coat and places it over Luffy's shoulders. The teen feels the warmth of the coat on his body and soon turns to Law and notices the absence of his coat. He stares at him with a confused look and brings the coat around and in front of him for him to see directly.

"I can't take this, this is your coat. Here, take it before you get cold and sick."

Law walks at the edge of the sidewalk again, hands his pocket as he looks out for a yellow cab to approach. He is ready this time. He will not fail again, he is sure of it.

"And have you get sick instead? Not going to happen. Put it on and keep yourself warm, you could give it back to me later." He says as he scans the street for a cab. "Besides, I have an extra coat at the hospital, so don't worry about me."

His eyes now lock onto a nearing cab from afar. He takes one step off the curve, waiting for the right moment to stick out his thumb and holler.

"You're a doctor!" Luffy says with awe, buttoning up the buttons of the coat that he now had on and throwing his apron over it. "That's awesome! So, how long have you been a doctor here?"

"Here, as in New York, just barely a month." He practically yells out to Luffy as he simultaneously calls out with his thumb to the cab that was nearing. He totally failed though, again. He turns to face Luffy who was staring back at him with a smile. "But in California, I was a doctor there for two years, before I got transferred here."

"So you're from California then? Well that explains a lot." He bluntly says, trying to suppress a chuckle in his last sentence.

"Oh, and what's that suppose to mean?" Law says, walking over and standing in front of Luffy with his arms crossed and one curious raised eyebrow.

"What it means is… it's no wonder why you suck at calling for a taxi." He says without hesitation. "I've lived here all my life and never have I seen someone get turned down by eight different taxis in less than thirty minutes. Face it Law, you seriously suck."

"Well aren't you a ray of sunshine. Guess it's true what they say about you people from New York."

"What, that we're awesome? Tsk, I could have told you that—so tell me, what's it like in California? I take it the people aren't as nice as we are, huh?

"Of course you guys are…" rolling his eyes playfully, "well for one, it's definitely a lot warmer over there then it is here, that's for sure. And the fucken taxis are a lot nicer too, like the people, which I shockingly believe I am starting to miss now." Law says with sarcasm.

"Welcome to the big apple!" Luffy announces, throwing his arms out in a presentational form. A few people stare at Luffy with odd looks, but of course he ignores them like nothing and continues on with his conversation. "So moving on to a much bigger matter… that "technique" of yours with the thumb, it really sucks. Whistling will be your best approach if you ever plan on getting to work on time."

Law stares at him speechless. In offence to be more precise, because to him, he thought his approach was golden.

"My "technique" does not suck, and I'll prove it to you." He walks back to the edge of the sidewalk and to his luck, a cab was just approaching. Luffy follows him from behind, and stands beside him as he watches the doctor try and prove him wrong.

He fails miserable.

After the third try in those short ten minutes, Law comes to a conclusion that, yeah his technique definitely sucks. It didn't help that Luffy was even offering him to borrow his bell to use as a way to holler, he knew that punk was messing with him like the little shit he was. So with the acceptant of his crappy method, he decided that, okay maybe whistling wouldn't be such a bad idea. But in all honestly, how does one even whistle?

On his first try, an excessive spray of spit was all that came out from Law's mouth. The second try wasn't even remotely different. And on the third and final try, Luffy was left rolling around the sidewalk floor, laughing his ass off at the poor doctor's attempt to making a single whistle sound come out from his mouth. Law was now a dark shade of red because of this.

Luffy gets back up from the floor, dusting off Law's coat and wiping off a tear drop from his eye. He hands Law his bell without asking and moves to edge of the sidewalk as he places two fingers in his mouth, and lets out a blow so loud that not one, but two cabs stop entirely.

Law is left standing there wide eyes in mere shock. He can't believe it. Ten tries in those single twenty minutes and he can't even stop a damn cap, yet this fucker over her stopped not one, but two fucken cabs in just five seconds. God, he definitely hated New York!

— ▽o▽o▽—

The next morning was a Saturday. Law was not scheduled to go into work that day, in which he was completely thrilled about because now he had some time to mail out those gifts for his family and friends.

He walked out of the hotel lobby, black coat snug around his body as he checked on Google from his smart phone for the nearest post office and smoke shop as well. With eyes fixed on the screen and cigarette dangling from his mouth, he soon heard yet again, the sound of bells ringing right across from him. And without hesitation and quick reflex, he snapped his attention in the direction of Luffy who was standing on the opposite side, next to the same red kettle as the days before wearing his usual apron as well as Santa hat.

Law walks over to him and greets him a good morning in which Luffy replies back to him. He stands beside him, only a little farther than before, not wanting any of the smoke to catch onto him in case he didn't like the smell. However, Luffy moved a little closer to him this time, quiet for a second until he taps him on the arm to give him back his coat from yesterday.

Law only then smiles back and tells Luffy to keep holding onto it in case it ends up snowing later today. He knew the boy would definitely need one too if that where the case, because the idiot again, forgot to bring a warmer jacket. Seriously, and he says he's lived here all his life? Wouldn't he learn by now?

"Do you have work today?" Luffy asks. He places the coat behind a small bench behind them as he proceeds back to ringing his bell.

Law lets out smoke from his mouth and blows in the opposite direction. "Nope. Requested the weekends off when they asked me to move out here. What about you?" he makes a nod with his head and cigarette towards Luffy, "I'm curious, but shouldn't you be in school?"

Luffy chuckles, "I'm on winter break. This is just some volunteering that I'm trying to complete for my community serve hours in college. Plus, I love doing this. I get to ring this awesome looking bell and sing Christmas songs all day to random strangers!"

"I'm sure you find that very fascinating. Are they letting you keep the bell at least?"

"Sure hope so." looking down at the golden bell in his two hands. He moves his attention back up to Law soon after. "Where were you headed to?"

Law suddenly remembered the errands he had originally set off to do. Quite honestly though, he really didn't feel all that up to doing them now. The short time spend here with Luffy was a lot more relaxing than getting his ass lost in this big city, and no thank you, he really was not up for that anytime soon.

Deciding that the gifts could simply wait till tomorrow and cigarettes not being all that important, Law chose to change his schedule, just for today and enjoy his Saturday with the teen.

"Nowhere. I was just stepping out for a smoke until I saw you and decided to come over and bug you. That is, if you don't mind?"

"Not at all!" he says with joy "here you could wear my Santa hat and we could sing Christmas carols together whenever people pass by."

Not going to happen.

"Or, I could ring the bell and you could sing the Christmas songs for all the people. You know, that way we won't be off key."

"Law, you're a genius! I knew I like you for a reason! Okay, let do it!"

— ▽o▽o▽—

Law steps out ready start off his Sunday morning with another odd, yet enjoyable conversation with Luffy. It's funny because it's only been three days since he's met the boy and yet every moment spent with him has been the absolute best while living here.

It may sound corny when thinking about it, but as corny at it may be, it was still the honest truth.

To say that he may be feeling something for the boy was an understatement, because he knew he was starting to feel maybe something if not possibly more. But he wasn't going to let his mind get more twisted than it already was with those kinds of thoughts. Goodness, he just met the guy really. At least take him out for some coffee before sticking your nose into something you don't know.

He's about to proceed over to Luffy's usual location, hands in his pocket to not look as excited as he truly felt inside. However, he stops in an instant. When he sees a different darker teen with long curly black hair and a long nose standing by Luffy's kettle, wearing the same apron as his and ringing the same golden bell. He was definitely confused, that was certain. And just who the fuck was this kid ringing Luffy's bell?

Law walked over to the long nosed stranger, dropping some change inside the kettle and remaining to stand directly in front of him. Usopp grew nervous towards the random man's presence. With a shaky voice he manages to wish him a 'Merry Christmas and thank you for your generosity'.

Law however, cuts straight to the chase. "Where's Luffy?"

Usopp stares at him confused for a while, but just a few seconds later chooses to tell him. Seeing that he knew his name in all, then he must be some kinda friend to Luffy's, right?

"It's his day off today. Our staff leader made him stay at home and rest since he's been out here all week. Uh, are you a friend of his?"

— ▽o▽o▽—

Sure enough on Monday morning, Luffy was standing outside by the kettle, wearing his charming smile like always. Law was delighted and quickly made his way over to the boy. He dropped some change, as always, while he stands next to Luffy with his cup of coffee in his hand.

"How are you liking New York?" Luffy begins to ask.

Law makes an annoyed face and looks straight towards Luffy with a 'are you seriously asking me that' kinda look. Nevertheless, he still chooses to answer.

"It's going to take a whole lot more than just a month to get used to." He starts off, taking a sip from his warm dark coffee. "The taxis suck, the weather is annoying as hell, and all I do is get lost everywhere I go… Not going to lie, California looks a lot more promising right now, but I guess with time ill eventually get used to all this."

Luffy starts off chuckling, "You sound like a familiar friend of mine when you said you're always getting lost…I don't know, maybe you just need someone awesome like me to show you around and prove you wrong. I definitely know a lot of cool places that could definitely take your breath away."

"Well, we'll just have to see about that now would we?" Law answers with a challenging look.

A cab was approaching near them and Law steps forwards with his fingers in his mouth and ready. He blows with everything he's got, but not even a sound comes out. Well it was a lot better than spit, that's for sure.

Luffy whistles from where he was standing and even then he manages to pull a cab out for Law. And Law doesn't even feel mocked when he does it too, because he knows damn well that he sucks. And hey, if Luffy can manage to stop a cab or two for him without being late for work, than whom was he to be complaining. God, he'd definitely be running late for work every day if it wasn't for Luffy.

Sometime that evening, when Law was heading back to his hotel after getting out early from work, he spotted Luffy still standing at the edge of the hotel entrance, ringing his bell happily. He wonders what he is doing being out here this late in the cold.

When he approaches the said teen, Luffy takes notice of the doctor and brings upon a huge smile on his face. He embraces Law with a warm hug, one that Law was defiantly not prepared for. And when Luffy realizes what he had just done, he quickly lets go and coughs awkwardly to change the subject and not think about what just happened. However, it was Law who beat him to the punch.

"What are you still doing out here?"

"I'm just waiting for Zoro to bring the van so I could leave. He's the one the drives the salvation van and collects all the kettles from our listed locations. Mine is usually the last stop though." Luffy answers. He takes off the kettle filled with money from the red pole like thing and holds it in his arms as they both wait.

"I see…are you going to be here tomorrow morning?"

"Of course. Why wouldn't I be?" Luffy replies almost too happy.

"Just wondering is all."

And their conversation falls silent after that. Law keeps his hands locking inside his pockets as he looks out into the busy street filled with white snow. Luffy's begins to dangle the kettle lightly from side to side; tip toeing up and down playfully as he also keeps his eyes on the street.

Law thinks about the hug and what that was suddenly all about. Not that he minded it though. God, he definitely did not mind it at all. He only wished that he was able to hug back in response, thought unfortunate for him; Luffy had managed to lock over his arms during that moment. Maybe he could give him a quick hug back before he left today? Would that be too strange—

"What are you doing tomorrow morning at 5am?"

Law looks down at the boy with a questionable look because damn was that not the most randomest question. Obviously he'd be sleeping at that time, what idiot isn't asleep at that time?

"Uh, sleeping. Why do you ask?" Law replies.

Luffy finally turns to look at Law straight in the face. He looked so cute the way he was right now with his red nose and rosy cheeks, it was almost impossible not to hug him.

"Tomorrow we're stuffing Christmas baskets at 5am for the families in need. It's held at the community center every year on Christmas Eve; lots of people go and help out. I was wondering if maybe you'd like to join me on the stuffing."

Law stands quiet for a moment. Does he really want to stuff baskets with toys and food at 5am in a location he doesn't even know about? Well he guesses he could always Google it when he gets up stairs, but to wake up that early. God what a nightmare. However, this does give him extra time to spend with Luffy, and who knows, with this ball of energy, maybe stuffing baskets at 5 am wouldn't be so bad.

"Sure, I'll see if I could make it."

— ▽o▽o▽—

The Following morning around 4:45, Luffy along with three other of his closest friends as well as kettle volunteers, where at the local community center with many other groups of people who also sacrificed their extra hours of sleep in being here.

The stocking was just about to commence. Everyone was already at their stations, each standing in front of empty boxes and others by toys and food. They waited patiently as the head coordinator of the event finished thanking everyone for arriving early this morning and how important their role is to the many families in need for this event. It was the same speech Luffy heard every year, and it wasn't that he didn't care, of course he cared, however it was the fact that it was always the exact same damn speech all the time.

As the speech lagged, Luffy would often look around the room, keeping a sharp eye at the two large open doors in case Law might walk through. It was almost going to be 5 and there was still not sign of the doctor. He didn't know what he was so eager about, it wasn't like Law had promised he would show up, and even if he did, what reason was there to be excited about it?

However truth be told that since the moment he laid eyes on the doctor that cold Thursday morning, something inside him couldn't get enough of him. It was like a magnetic pull dragging him towards Law. He admitted that without a doubt the doctor was definitely fucken hot as hell, but it still didn't explain as to why he invited him here to a charity event at 5am.

Or maybe it did.

Maybe the reason he invited him, was because he wanted to have more time in getting to know him. Maybe Luffy saw something more than just good looks with doctor, but something potentially more permanent. It had been a while since his last relationship after all, and he definitely felt ready to start a new one again. Only problem were whether or not Law was his lucky card…or like many of the other sad good looking men that didn't role his way.

The speech was over with and everyone was off, scattered around the large hall filling up their baskets. Luffy filled his basket with beans and rice, Nami would throw in a toy or two occasionally to help speed up his process. It was usually a two person job or more and Nami and Zoro had asked him to join in with them since the start, however before arriving, Luffy had already told them that he was going to stuff with a friend of his that he invited. He figures once this box was complete he'd just help join Zoro and Nami like they originally offered.

However, already on the last item and just before turning it in, a familiar voice calls out to him from behind.

"I'm not late am I?"

Luffy puts on a big smile and thankfully one Law can't see. His heart begins to pound so fast inside him. Law is actually here.

Luffy then turns around smoothly with the filled box in his arms. "Nope. You're just in time actually. Follow me; I'll show you what were supposed to do."

Zoro and Nami couldn't help but stare frequently towards the two dark haired men. They wondered just who might be this Law guy that Luffy was currently laughing and smiling so much with. What was his relationship with their friend? Not that they didn't trust the guy or anything, it was just an interesting sight to see as the two men smiled as if they knew each other for years. It was rather cute.

Christmas carols fled through the room, brushing Christmas joy to everyone inside. The packing was almost at its final peak, with rows and rows of ready to send boxes already hauled in the trucks for Christmas Eve.

Law and Luffy keep at their stations, one putting in the toys and meat as the other gently insert the vegetables, flour, and potatoes. Law scratched an itch from his cheek and in the same moment he catches Luffy looking up at him with a laughing smile.

"You got a little smudge on your face." sneakily pinching his fingers onto some flour, "Here let me help get that off."

Law caught on to Luffy's devious little act. The moment he noticed to boy smiling too happily and brushing his finger on other parts of his face that he didn't even scratch.

"There, good as new." Luffy proclaims while brushes his hands together in an obvious form as the white powder sweeps off his hands.

"Oh you're hilarious, but wait what's—"quickly grapping some flour and dashing it onto Luffy's face entirely. "Oh, it looks like you also have some smug on your face."

Luffy is in shock for a few seconds but then tries to wipe the flour off with his sleeves. The stain only smears around his face more and Law can't stop laughing at his wonderful creation. Karma was definitely a bitch.

"Hahaha, very funny—" splat! The war was fucken on! Luffy reached over with a handful of power and painted it all over Law's face. He was now wearing the same look as Luffy's, if not more.

Head to toe they were covered in flour and if it thankfully wasn't for Nami, the entire place would have been as well. With a good beat to the head, the two males headed to the bathroom to wash off what was left of the war. Removing the flour was a total bitch, but it was definitely worth it. Luffy had done this every Christmas for the last four years, but damn did this one sure take the cake.

They arrived back to the hotel with their faces spot clean from all the flour. Maybe for Law, a few stains are left hiding behind the ear, but that's for him to figure out on his own. It was honesty the best time he's had since being here; waking up at 5am was definitely worth it. Luffy arranged his things on the small bench and made his was next to the familiar kettle. With his Santa hat in place, law suddenly remembered that tomorrow was in fact Christmas Eve. He hoped his gifts arrived safely to his friends and family.

"Are you working tomorrow on Christmas eve?" Luffy asks.

"Unfortunately. They have me scheduled for the entire day because we're going to be short on staff. I guess it's lucky for them that I don't have anyone to celebrate with since everyone I know is on the opposite side of the country." Law answers. He pulls a cigarette from his coat pocket and places on his lips unlit as he stares off to the street. The snow was staring to fall a little harder today. "How about you? What are you doing tomorrow?"

Luffy rings his bell to signify.

"But once I'm done, I'm heading to my brothers house to celebrate with the family. The next day I have to go back to the community center and turn in my apron and bell." He says as he stares down at the bell with a sad look.

Law was lying on his rug by his rather small Christmas tree inside his hotel room; the spiked hot coco he had made earlier sat right next to him as he listened to golden oldies on his record player. His mind kept drifting back to Luffy. Technically tomorrow would be the last time he'd ever get to see that ball of energy again, unless he decided to wait till next December, but like hell he would wait that long.

It was when he was washing up from a long day at work and found those remaining stains of flour made by earlier events that he knew he was hopelessly mad for the boy. He had to do something. He had to prevent time from never seeing him again. Sure they could just exchange numbers and everything would be fine and dandy…but not to him. That wouldn't do, he needed more than texting and calling, he wanted a lot more than that, and he needed to do it soon.

But then there was the thought of him being turned down because of course with his luck, he didn't swing that way. Damn would that fucken suck.

Well, what did he have to lose? If by fate Luffy felt the same, then he'd definitely feel like the happiest mother fucker in New York. However, if he didn't, well not like he'd ever see him again anyways. There only one way to find out.

— ▽o▽o▽—

Christmas Eve morning, with a nervous feeling inside him, Law makes his way down the steps and towards Luffy hopefully not for the last time. Luffy notices Law in an instant, remembering his morning schedule by heart. He smiled so brightly to the doctor and holds back an urge to attack him with a hug again as he makes his way next to him.

"Good morning. Merry Christmas Eve, Law." He says with so much joy.

"Merry Christmas Eve to you as well, Luffy. Nice sweater by the way." He replies, pointing at his red sweater that had a picture of a deer wearing a funky blue hat and blue nose with snowflakes as boarders all around.

"Huh. Oh thanks! It's my ugly Christmas sweater that I'm going to wear for my brother's ugly Christmas party tonight." Lightly pulling at the bottom edges to show a better imagine. "Do you like it?"

"It's very unique, I'll say that."

The conversation dropped as both gave each other one last long and final stare. Taking in what could possibly be the last reaming memory of the other.

Law looked down at his watch at noticed the time. He was going to be late again if he didn't start leaving now. He pulled some change from his pocket, hoping that Luffy didn't notice the folded white paper being dropped as well. Hopefully he would notice it after, when he was long gone at the hospital. He figured this would be the safest approach for him. After a long night of contemplating the best approach of telling Luffy how he felt—he knew he wouldn't be able to take a possible rejection in person. This was the only way.

Walking to edge of the sidewalk, cold air blowing out from his mouth as he slipped off his gloves, he realized something. This could possibly be the final time Luffy would help hail him a cab. Sliding his gloves back on, he turns over to Luffy who remained staring at him with a questionable look. He nods him over and Luffy follows.

"Care to do me the honors one last time?" Law asks, taking a step back in a respectful manner as he made room for Luffy to step forward.

He smiles widely as his body pushes forward uncontrollably and locks them into a hug. This time around, Law manages to wrap his arms around Luffy, squeezing a little tighter as he drops his head over his and takes in his loving scent. It felt like it lasted hours, just the two standing their locked in each other's embrace. Not a sound could be heard, but two perfect heartbeats.

They finally let go. Luffy steps at the edge of the path, inserting two fingers in his mouth and blowing nice and loud. God, it was amazing how he could create such a loud sound with just two fingers. The cab pulls into the empty space and Luffy pulls the door open for Law.

"Your carriage awaits, my good man." Bowing before him in a joking way.

Law chuckles as he walks past him. Turning around one last time, he ruffles his hair while sliding the same hand just below his jaw and leans forward. "Thank you, Luffy."

The door shuts and the cab drives off with Law looking forward, hoping that Luffy reads the note.

— ▽o▽o▽—

On Wednesday Christmas day, Law sat inside his favorite coffee shop that he stumbled upon the first day arriving to New York. Truthfully he got lost along the way of finding his hotel and when he was dead out of luck, this was the only comforting place he managed to find. Since then he came here ever since.

He sipped on some warm coffee as he waited for the possible arrival of Luffy. He made sure to leave his number too, just in case for whatever reason, but after sitting here for ten minutes now with no sign of the teen or phone call, he grew nervous as hell. The thought him not showing up stung inside him like a stack of needles, however if that were the case, he'd understand completely and carry on with his daily life. He wasn't going to let a rejection carry him down.

Twenty minutes have now passed and Law was now getting up from his seat and picking up his coat from behind the chair. Placing a cigarette stick between his lips, he opened his wallet to leave three dollars as a tip, and turns to leave. At that same moment, when the jingle sound of the door draws to his ears, he's suddenly felt short of breath as he catches sight of the one persona he had been waiting for all morning.

Luffy stood by the door with drops of snow sprinkled on his coat. The first thing he sees is Law, standing up from his chair with coat in his hand, looking about ready to leave. Luffy walks over to him. Peeling off his coat and standing in front of him, he hands him the coat as Law suddenly remembers that this was his.

"Thank you for letting me borrow it. I completely forgot to give it back to you yesterday." And Law is sure that this was the only reason he had showed up because when he took back the coat, Luffy had made his way back to the door. He wanted to say something, anything, but he couldn't. And just when he was about to turn for the other exit to make his leave, the jingle sound caught his ears again.

Standing at the door was in fact, Luffy yet again. He brought with him a bike from outside and wheeled it behind the counter. When he was done, he made his way over to where Law was standing, smiling warmly up at him.

"I'm not late am I?"

"No, you're just in time."

Hours have pasted and the two still remaining sitting at the table. They talk and laugh—Luffy doing most of the talking as they drink their coffee. Sanji, who Law discovered was a friend of Luffy's as well as owned the place, informed them about his closing for the day. Luffy wheeled his bike as both neared the exit of the shop.

"I had a lot of fun hanging out with you." Luffy says.

"Yeah same here."

With the door partly open, Luffy felt a cold drop land on his face. He looks up to see what is was, and when he does, he can't stop laughing. Law wonders what could be so funny, so when he moves his attention upwards, he too finds himself in sudden laughter. Oh the irony.

"Do uh; do you think we should do it?" Law asks

"Well it is tradition after all."

"Very true. Then it's best to keep them going and not break it." Law says as he takes a step closer.

"I totally agree." Luffy replies as he slowly wraps his arms over Law's shoulders and gently pulls him down.

Warm lips could be felt against Law's. He leaves his lips hovering there for quick seconds when he decides to just fuck it all and take control. He dives in a little deeper this time, gently grabbing hold to both sides of Luffy's face. To his surprise, Luffy replies back with same force.

They kissed like two lovers reunited after many years. What felt like eternity was only a few seconds, but damn did they enjoy those seconds. Both completely forgetting the whole purpose as to why they wore even kissing, whatever that reason was though, it sure as hell didn't matter anymore. This was far better.

Finally breaking free for air, Law presses his forehead onto Luffy's, looking directly into his perfect chestnut covered eyes. Luffy does the same as he slides their fingers together and locking them tight.

"Merry Christmas, Law."

"Merry Christmas, Luffy."

It's quiet for a while as they enjoy them moment with the light breeze brushing against the chimes, creating a soothing jingly tune. There was no better sound in the world. They knew at that moment there worlds were about to change entirely, and it was definitely for that better without a doubt.

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AN: First off let me just say Merry Christmas to each and every one of you! I know I'm three days late, but hey, it still counts (:

So anyway, I hope you all enjoyed this Christmas lawlu fic I made, it was definitely fun writing. Please make sure to leave a review of any kind, I would surly appreciate it!

Again, Merry Christmas lovies! 3