'I need a cold drink' you internally sighed.

You and kid were sat in the other guest room. He was sat on the bed and you were sat on top of the side table trying to preform minor first aid. Kid's body was littered with cuts and wounds, each one giving you another reason to get a nice drink. Despite all that, Kid made it seem as though he couldn't feel a thing. Of course he flinched everytime you used alcohol to clean the cuts. He sat still watching you very closely, out of the corner of his eyes.

"Is there something on my face Red?"

You didn't look up from what you were doing but you could tell that he was now openly looking at you.

"...No" he stated flatly, but soon a smirk crept onto his face. "I was just enjoying the view from here"

'The view?...' you paused.

It was at that moment you realised that he was basically staring down at your chest. In that moment you went completely red.

'Are all the guys that need first aid professional pervs or am I just unlucky!' You grumbled.

Of course you didn't let it slide, you drenched your cloth in alcohol and applied it to the wound.

Kid hissed a rapid "shit!" before glaring daggers directly towards your soul.

"What? I need to make sure you don't get an infection" you said innocently now dabbing gently at his next injury.

'Really need that cold drink'

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Kid was finished and bandaged up and now back at his friends side. You on the other hand just wanted a cold drink and then a hot shower.

"Why do I always bite off more than I can chew?" You whispered to yourself as you poured a glass of (f/d).

You rummaged through a cupboard and pulled out some painkillers. You Placed two glasses of water on a tray, alongside your own drink and the painkillers.

'I keep lecturing the kids about stranger danger and here I am with two grown men. The only thing I know are their names and how many injuries they've received... geez' you lectured yourself.

You walked out of the kitchen and carried the tray of drinks upstairs to the spare room. After knocking three times, just to be safe, you opened the door to see Killer still asleep, which you expected, and kid looking miserable, which you also expected.

"He's gonna be fine you know. You should worry about yourself" you stated as you placed the tray down on the window ledge.

Kid attempted to stifle a laugh but failed. You did not expect that.

"You shouldn't contradict yourself firecracker! I'm not the one who's inviting pirates into my home and nursing them back to health!" He smirked.

'Great! Even Kid is telling me to stop contradicting myself. So these guys are pirates as well?' Your eyes dilated ever so slightly but as you dwelled in the thought, you kind of saw it coming. 'I guess that explains some things'

Kid watched your reaction to the newfound information. Like everyone else, he'd probably expected you to pale slightly, maybe become more defensive, but you did none of that. Instead you just... acted normal.

"I guess you're right" you giggled quietly as you didn't want to.

Honestly, if you could record Kid's reaction you would've because he looked so shocked at the fact you'd completely glossed over that he's a pirate.

"Anyway there you need to take two of those tablets and drink some water. If Killer wakes up make sure he takes some as well. I'm going to go and freshen up a bit, but feel free to use both of the spare rooms and all the supplies in them." You instructed as you walked out the room with your drink in hand.

"Wait a fucking minute!" Kid growled and you jumped in surprise.

"What's wrong?"

"I just told you that we're pirates and you're still letting us roam freely in your house? What is it? Do you not believe that we're pirates? Are you like all the others... mocking us behind our backs?" Kid made his way over.

Kid had slammed his hand against the wall to prevent you from getting away. His hand was so close to your face that you squeaked when it flew past you.

"Wh-What are you doing? You're going to wake your friend!" You panicked.

Kid watched you completely stunned by your obliviousness to the whole situation. Even now you were more worried about waking his friend than getting harassed. Were you still mocking him even now, or were your actions fully sincere.

'Is this guy really gonna do this right now! I have had enough'

"Look Red! Quite frankly, you have given me no reason to mock or doubt what you're saying. Yes you are annoying but not someone I'd typically leave to die. I acknowledge that both you and your friend are pirates but I'm not gonna base my judgment completely on that alone!" You whisper yelled in an attempt to not wake Killer.

"Do you want to know what my judgement tells me so far?" You sighed.

Kid made no attempt to stop your little rant so you took it as a yes and continued.

"My judgement says that you're a very loyal person and won't put your friends at risk over your own desire."

Kid was once again taken by surprise. How could you gloss over every single flaw he just displayed to you and find the one positive. You continued.

"You carried your dying friend from who knows where to my town and made it very clear you'd do anything to save him. It seems no matter what happens you stay vigilant and diligent as soon as you have the right motivation. Contrary to your appearance, I also think that you're a big softie who struggles to express feelings" you huffed.

"I am far from a softie" Kid grimaced as you shrugged.

"Yeah well, we're all allowed to dream here." You smiled.

"The world isn't fair but it's a lot easier to handle when you have people who care. That's what we've created here... try to understand that everyone here was owned by pirates and so there is a lot of bias towards people who carry that title. Just don't take it out on them" you sighed.

And then you laughed a little "that came out a lot cheesier than it should've."

Kid stayed quiet for a moment, before slowly removing his arm from the wall and freeing you. He seemed to be deep in thought about what you were saying, however he refused to take his eyes off of you.

"You should go and change firecracker, you reek" he sighed.

You flushed "that's what I've been trying to do!" You stormed off completely embarrassed.

Kid cracked a smirk as he watched you have a mini tantrum. It was cute.

"You look like a little school girl captain..." Killer smirked from behind the masked. "She hit the nail right on the head huh?"

"Killer I will end you and feel nothing"

"Don't be like that you big softie" Killer chuckled as Kid scowled his face turning slightly red.

"Just take your damn tablets already!" Kid stormed off leaving Killer to have laugh the last laugh.

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After a lovely hot shower you were finally able to unwind and remove the strong stench of sweat and blood. You weren't going anywhere so you dressed into your (f/c) oversized hoodie; wearing it like a dress that came to just above your knee. Your hair was down and you decided to wear a blue and white flower crown. Your bracelet hung loosely on your right hand.

You unlocked your bedroom door (because, grown men that you've never met before are in your house) and walked out. You knocked on Killer's bedroom door.

"It's your house (y/n) you don't exactly have to knock" you heard a weak reply.

You pushed the door open and saw Killer sat up in his bed. He was reading a book on the town history. It seemed that he'd gotten dressed into some cleaner clothes as well.

"I do have to knock Killer. What happens if you're not decent, you at least deserve some personal space" you giggled.

"If I'm not decent then you get a good show for free, although I'm pretty sure you already got a good show when you were operating on my arm" mischief laced his voice.

"Y-You were just shirtless so I could access wounds easier, a-and I wasn't even focusing on that! I was trying to fix your arm! Stop making it sound like I had ulterior motives!" You flushed.

Killer chuckled. Even behind the mask you could feel his eyes on you.

'Glad to see he's healthy enough to tease me' you sarcastically stated.

"Anyway I came in here to ask if you're hungry?" You huffed.

Killer raised his hand as if he was about to answer but you also held up your hand to stop him.

"I should rephrase that. Killer you are going to eat something but do you have any preference for what you want to eat?..." you smiled.

"You're really gonna force feed me?" He sounded surprised

"It'll help you get better and that's my top priority!" You smiled.

"I'd actually love to see you try..." Killer dared, you could here the mischief in his voice, and you couldn't help but flush slightly.

'Seriously! Is it a requirement to have good game to be a pirate or am I just unfortunate? He's making me blush and I can't even see his face!' You mentally whined.

"Just answer the question Killer..." you groaned whilst he chuckled.

'This is gonna be my whole evening huh?'

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You finally got an answer after what felt like hours of dodging questions and enduring torment.

"All that for him to tell me as long as it has peperoncino in it" You sighed to yourself.

Of course, you complied and made a fettuccine pasta using the pepper flakes in a tomato sauce, and chicken. You shared two plates and brought the dishes into Killers room first. Even though you couldn't see his expression his body language displayed surprise all over his face. You'd actually gone through with making something to his liking just so he'd eat.

"....Thank you (y/n)" his voice was quiet but sincere.

"... You're welcome" you smiled at him, as you placed the dish in front of him.

"...also... has anyone ever told you how sexy you look in that hoodie, though I'd much prefer you in my-" he started.

"Goodbye Killer..." you sighed as you walked out the room all red and completely worn out from his antics.

You could just about hear Killers chuckle as you shut the door behind you. You walked across the landing and knocked on Kid's door

"Hey Kid, I've made some food, you should eat" You called as you held the food in your hand.

The door unlocked and you took it as a sign for you to enter. You twisted the handle and walked in. Kid was sat on his bed with a towel on his head. It looked as though he was in deep thought on something, as he had his hands clasped under his chin. He was borrowing some grey baggy sweatpants but his chest was completely exposed. He was dripping water and smelt a bit like... flowers?

'Someone had a nice shower' you smiled 'I guess he just wanted to clear his head?'

"Just put it on the side..." he ordered.

You did as he said, your bracelet jangling from the movement. You were about to walk away you heard a quiet whisper. Almost instantly you were dragged by your wrist into his hands. You yelped in surprise as Kid snatched your wrist with ease.

"What are yo-!" You cried, only to be spun around and held in a defensive hold. You were on one knee on the floor, left hand behind your back and your right hand raised to Kid's face.

"I couldn't pin it before but now I've found it" he grimaced as he inspected your hand, the grip on your wrist increased.

"O-Ow! Kid stop!" You whimpered.

'What the hell is his problem? It's almost as if being nice is illegal!'

His eyes were steely and his lips formed a deep frown. Water was still dripping from the tips of his fiery red hair, and hit your back sending shivers up your spine. For a moment you both looked made eye contact and you saw, what almost seemed like betrayal, cross his face. But his features hardened once again as he looked back to your wrist.

"K-Kid let go!" You started squirming in his grasp but stopped and gasped, when he increased his grip.

"I might... once you tell me why you're wearing this bastard on your wrist" he growled.

'Wait.... what?'

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