Mondays.

Luffy was one of those rare individuals, who actually and here it comes... didn't hate them. Probably because of two reasons: First, every Monday a new episode of his current favorite anime called 'CP9! ' was released and second his boyfriend Law was coming home earlier than usual.

To Luffy, Law was his everything. The now twenty-year-old boy loved his boyfriend with all his might, enjoying every moment he could share with him. Though due to Law's job at the North Blue Hospital, the time they could spend together was getting less and less. So if it meant for Luffy to wait for Law till late at night, in order to at least get one moment with his boyfriend, he would wait.

There is nothing Luffy despises more than being lonely, but the waiting is worth it. At least... that is what he keeps telling himself. While waiting for his boyfriend to return from his work, Luffy often thinks about their past.

They've been together for three years now. It started with Luffy, careless as he is, bumping into the older male and accidentally spilling his coffee all over the other man's shirt. Of course instantly apologizing over and over again afterwards.

However Law was in a really bad mood back then. He just came home from an eight hours surgery and wanted to return to his apartment as soon as possible. He was tired, had too much coffee, felt like shit and wanted nothing more than to lie down onto his bed and die – or how normal people call it: 'sleep'. It's not like he hated his work in the hospital...no it was quite the opposite! He loved being a surgeon, he loved the feeling of cutting through the flesh, be the one in control of the patients life, deciding whether or not this person will get to live or join his dead ancestors in the afterlife... ok this just sounded like he is some kind of maniac or psychopath, but don't worry he's not!...probably.

Anyway the emergency calls just kept coming, because his hospital was short on staff and he didn't get to sleep properly for almost a whole month and to make it all worse he and his latest girlfriend Bonney have just recently broken up.

So to summarize it all: He was a mess and a little fucking brat spilling hot coffee all over him honestly wasn't a big help either. It only worsened his mood even more. To Law it felt like the whole fucking universe wanted to tell him : 'Seriously dude? Why would you even think of me being nice to you? '

So... he snapped, he became furious, he wanted to let all of the frustration out he bottled up over the past few days. It just became too much for him to handle! And this guy in front of him ... this guy who just triggered his burst of anger will have to fucking listen to every complaint he has to offer or he might just end up killing the next person he sees, which would probably end up being the poor boy anyway.

The furious man now readied himself for an outburst of anger, eyes darkening and clearly giving off a strong killing intent, which, now panicking Luffy, obviously noticed. The dark aura which slowly formed itself around the taller man, sent shivers down Luffy's spine.

"L-look I'm re-really sorry!", the younger boy tried to apologize one last time, preparing for the worst to come.

But some little apologize wouldn't be able to calm Law's anger anymore. He already picked out all of the insults he wanted to throw at the idiot who ruined his whole day. Finally looking at the boy in front of him, he opened his mouth, inhaling, ready to yell at the top of his lungs-

...when all of a sudden Law saw it. He saw him. He saw beautiful dark sparkling eyes of the seemingly scared boy, he saw his well toned skin, his cute little mouth and a scar under his eye. He saw his messy black hair, his sandals, his blue shorts and the red hoodie, which all fitted him oh so perfectly and defined his slender, but still masculine body.

All the tension he just felt moments ago left his body, vanishing into thin air. Law remained quiet, slightly taken aback from the sight he just took in and the confusing feelings that began to develop in the area of his stomach. He was at a loss for words, merely staring into the eyes of his now confused opposite.

"Wasn't he going to yell at me?", Luffy thought to himself.

The older male still deep in thought didn't seem to notice the questioning look Luffy gave him.

"Euhm...Like I said before I'm really sorry about your shirt...are you all right?" , the raven haired boy now curious as to why he isn't being screamed at then hesitantly asked.

No response

"Hellooooo? Anyone there?", Luffy waved his right hand in front of the stranger's face.

"Y-yes! I'm fine.", Law finally snapping out of his thoughts then quickly answered.

"That's Good", a bright smile formed itself on Luffy's face, "Btw my name is Luffy. May I ask whose shirt I just ruined? ".

The surgeon grinned to himself and then calmly answered "Name is Law. Seeing as you just spilled hot coffee over me I will skip the ' Nice to meet you' part"

"Shishishi I can kind of understand", Luffy chuckled at the other man's response, while stuffing his hands into his pockets. "I live nearby so if you want, I could -

"Wash it for me?", Law said, completing his sentence.

"The heck, how did you know? Can you read minds?!", the shocked younger boy asked, eyes sparkling with excitement.

Now Law was the one to chuckle, "Seriously, how simple-minded can one be ?".

The older male sighed, "Yes I can read minds and well..frankly speaking I do begin to feel quite uncomfortable in this shirt so I think I'm going to take you up on your offer."

"Perfect! Let's go!", the cheerful boy exclaimed, suddenly taking the right hand of the older man,leading the way, while dragging Law with him. " Wait! Luffy we really don't have to hold hands while going to your place!", the surgeon complained. Although Law would never admit it, he was certainly blushing a bit at the sudden contact of their hands. He wouldn't have expected Luffy's hands to be so...warm and welcoming. The raven haired boy could only grin at that, sensing that Law was just too embarrassed to admit, that he actually didn't mind holding hands. So instead of letting go of the other, the boy with the straw hat lightly squeezed the hand with the word 'Death' tattooed on it, while giving the other a warming smile. Law didn't know why he wasn't getting angry at Luffy for ignoring him...he just simply couldn't bring himself to let go of that hand after seeing his soft smile.

They started getting along really well, so Law continued visiting Luffy at his apartment. At some point they almost spend everyday together and then they eventually started dating. They had so many precious moments together, so many feelings they shared, so many memories they dearly cherished.

Their first kiss was on Law's birthday, when Luffy confessed to him after accidentally tripping over his own feet, desperately clinging to Law, causing them both to fall down, ending up with Luffy's face landing in Law's crotch. Classy right? The first time Law saw Luffy's crying face, instead of the always cheerful grin, was when his older brother Ace died. The car would have hit the youngest of the three brothers, if it wasn't for Ace pushing the boy away but getting hit instead. He and Sabo both promised on his funeral to continue protecting Luffy in his place. The first time Luffy had to nurse Law back to health, was on a day after Thanksgiving. The reason for the surgeon's sickness? Bread. Seems like his lover unknowingly ate it the day before. Luffy still doesn't get why his boyfriend hates bread so much.

All in all they had a really loving relationship, though most of their friends didn't know about it.

Luffy treasures all of those memories deep down in the depth of his heart. He loves remembering the time, when they still ate meals together or when they cuddled on the couch in front of the TV. When affection was the only thing Luffy could see,while watching those beautiful gray colored eyes stare at him.

The raven haired boy was sitting in front of his laptop, checking out his e-mails in order to relieve his boredom, while waiting for his lover to return home from work. During the time they were together, Luffy began to notice that Law was really desperate to keep their relationship a secret from everyone else. No kissing in public, no flirting in front of their friends and of course not a single word to his parents about being an item. Honestly he was getting sick of it. Getting sick of hiding, of pretending.

Luffy always went along with the selfish request of his boyfriend, too afraid of losing him if he didn't. Well actually that's not quite true. He tried talking to Law a few times but to no avail. Either the surgeon simply brushed it off or it broke out into a huge fight.

"Maybe someday he will change his mind...", Luffy quietly murmured to himself.

The boy's trail of thoughts were interrupted by the sound of a door opening in the hallway. Luffy quickly rushed over to their apartment door.

"Welcome home Torao!", he greeted cheerfully.

"*Sigh*...we've been together for such a long time and you're still not able to pronounce it the right way?", Law complained a smirk forming on his face.

"Shishishi...guess it became a habit", Luffy chuckled, while walking over to his lover.

"Here let me help you with your coat", the younger boy smiled reaching out his hands to the said black coat of the older male. While helping him out of his coat the raven haired boy suddenly noticed something on the taller man's neck.

A hickey.

Almost instantly Luffy's body froze up. All of his movements suddenly halted, his face facing down, causing his hair to cast a shadow over his eyes. His heart began to clench. Not again.

"S-so you were with Bonney again huh?" , Luffy asked in a quiet and trembling voice.

Law barely managed to hear Luffys question so he turned around only to look down on Luffy who is on the verge of crying his heart out. Immediately comprehending what is on Luffys mind right now he covered the hickey with his hand while looking away with a slightly guilty face.
Law tried explaining it in a calm voice: "Look Luffy we have already talked about this I have t- "

"You have to pretend going out with her. I KNOW! OK?! I FUCKING KNOW BUT-", the raven haired boys screaming was turning into an almost inaudible whisper again "...but isn't this going a bit too far?".

"Luffy..you should-..you just have to understand if we don't do this kind of thing she would get suspicious"

The same words, the same excuse. This was unbearable, unfair, cruel no matter how you put it. Luffy feels a big black hole forming inside of his heart replacing any kind of happy or joyful emotions he just had seconds ago with disappointment, jealousy and most of all sadness. He is no longer able to keep the tears from pouring down his face. He feels so pathetic.

Noticing teardrops falling from Luffy's eyes, Law immediately walked up to Luffy so that he can assure him that it's nothing serious. Taking his sobbing boyfriend into his arms he carefully rubbed his back, the boys face pressing against his chest, the tears staining his gray shirt. It's not like he particularly likes seeing the raven haired boy in a state of despair. It's just..the thought of being seen with him together in a romantic relationship is far more scarier. He is certain that people would judge him, if he were to expose his relationship with Luffy. He doesn't like being judged. No one does.

"...no", Luffy tightly clutched the taller male's shirt,"NO!"

The usually cheerful boy pushes Law away from him. Law stumbled backward towards the couch but quickly regained his balance. "Luffy what are you-"

"No! This time, this one fucking time you are going to listen to me Law!", Law tried asking his boyfriend for the reason of his sudden action but was cut off by a now very agitated sounding Luffy.

"Law..I love you, I really really really do but I just can't keep going on like this! Why does it always have to be me desperately waiting for you to come home?! Why is it always me accepting everything you ask of me? Why must it be me wondering every night if you're spending the night with another women?! Why is it that you simply can't accept the fact of being seen with me.."

Covering his wet eyes with the palm of his hands he slowly sunk down to the floor, his legs feeling too weak to hold his body up any longer.

Law was lost for words. He has seen Luffy cry because of this before, but he has never seen him having a total emotional breakdown.

"Luffy...you know how my parents would think about us"

One of the younger boy's arm dropped down down, revealing half of his face. "Heh. Of course you would mention your parents..", the boy then bitterly murmured more to himself than to the surgeon. Regaing his composure he then stands up and walked over to the coat stand.

"What are you doing?", Law then asked with a concerned voice

"You know, I've noticed that it might be useless talking to you while you're in this state you are right now. You always seem to hide as best as you can, seeking any kind of excuse you can come up with so that you can justify your cowardly way of maintaining your comfy zone. Law I DO get that you are scared of change but I am here here to support you in any way I can but-...but it seems like I don't mean as much to you as you do to me.."

Huh. Him? A coward? The older male could only huff at that."Are you kidding me? Look Luffy I'm sorry about the difficulties I've put you through but you can't just go off spouting some bullshit about me being a coward okay? The one reason why I don't want people to know about our relationship may be because we are both guys but the other reason is you still acting like a GODAMN CHILD and being a fucking embarrassment to me!"

"...an embarrassment?", Luffy asked devastated.

The surgeon knew he has gone too far with his wording by the disheartening look on his boyfriend.

He couldn't believe it. Is that how Toraro-, no Trafalgar thought of him? An embarrassment?
A long suffocating silence filled the room until Luffy couldn't take the pressuring atmosphere any longer. After grabbing his red jacket as fast as he could he stormed towards the door with a lowered head. Law quickly followed after him and grabbed the younger boy's wrist He can't let him leave like that. Not after what just has happened. The surgeon looked down at Luffy:

"Don't go",Law said, not even daring to utter any other word.

But Luffy wasn't able to even look his lover in the eyes. He knew he might change his mind as soon as he would see those clear gray eyes painted with regret. But he has to leave. If he doesn't leave now he would feel like abandoning his last bit of pride. So Luffy shook Law's hand off his wrist, slipping away from his tight grasp, simply opening the door and leaving without saying another word nor looking back.

The only thing he could hear while going down the staircase was the closing door of an apartment and his own steps.

Thanks for reading the first chapter of my fanfiction, I apologize for the grammar because yes indeed, english is not my native language.
Please tell me what you thought about it and I hope you'll enjoy the rest of the fanfiction as well (´° 3°`)/

May the yaoi god bless all of you~

*Edit*

Only corrected a few words and indentions