#whipintheheart-chapter13

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Chapter 13 - Jealousy

just a jealous Kid 🥲 and handsome Law is back in town!

Narrator POV

It's been three weeks since the confrontation with Shanks. Victoria Punk's crew was starting to get back into their routine. Kid was still recovering but due to his stubbornness, he insisted on carrying out his duties as captain, which left Eriss and Killer on the verge of nervousness. Eriss and Kid's relationship was quickly discovered because they were both terrible at hiding it, especially being heard by the entire boat. Eriss had returned to being the woman she was a few months ago, letting down the walls she carried. Kid couldn't stop smiling whenever he saw her, but this was fuel for Killer and Heat to start stinging him and ended up in meaningless disputes that had to be stopped by Eriss or Wire.

Kid enters the kitchen and his crew is crestfallen in the corners, including Eriss.

-If I had known that this was going to be your reaction, you might as well have let me die. - He sits next to her but continues to be ignored.

-Idiots, don't ignore me!

-We're bored - says Eriss, leaning on his back.

-We miss women - says Killer

-And robbing - says Heat, letting a small flame come out of his mouth

-I miss breaking everything - says Kid who joins that depressive environment.

-You should cheer us up, not join us Kid - says Killer

-What are the plans Captain? Eriss says he has practically recovered. - asks Wire coming out of the shadows.

-Damn Wire, stop hiding in the shadows. - Kid makes Eriss get off his back and sit against him.

-On the next island we find, we will return to the usual program, robbing, drinking, and having fun. And of course, gather information to defeat Kaido. - Everyone looks at him in amazement.

-Are you sure Kid? Just a few weeks ago you were more there than here. - Says Killer

-It's not because I was defeated once that I'm going to give up on being the Pirate King. There are 3 more yonkos on the list, don't lose hope, and trust me.

-Redhead, I think you should wait a little longer. We are talking about a yonkou! - Says Eriss trying to get away from him.

-Where is your sense of adventure? Stop worrying, I'm fine, and since when did the Victoria Punk crew give up so easily? I am Eutass "Captain" Kid, and I will continue to fight for my dreams!

-ihihih, we missed you Kid! 

-So inspiring coming from such a cruel person - says Eriss, showing her tongue.

-I should send you to sea, now go do something and unblock the store for me!

-Won't you stay with me tigress?

-Didn't you tell me to go for a walk? I'm just following orders Captain - he gives him a light kiss and leaves.

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-Tigress, do you need that many clothes? - Kid complains.

-I didn't volunteer for this. You're a witch Eriss! - Killer also complains and sits on the floor throwing a tantrum.

-Stop complaining. I gave you choices, it was your decision.

-Between being a slave or staying on the ship doing inventory, they are both terrible. - says Kid who joins Killer on the floor.

Eriss stops and walks back to them. She bends over showing her well-defined and prominent cleavage thanks to the bodice and her hair flowing over her shoulders.

-It's your fault, you never let a woman go shopping for so long. Besides, only half of it is clothes, the rest are necessary things because you are constantly getting into trouble.

-If I have to have this vision, I don't mind - says Killer, completely engrossed in Eriss's breasts.

Once Kid realizes, he uses the Punk Gibson causing Killer to fly and crash into a wall.

-KID!

-He deserved it, only I can look at that cleavage of yours that makes me crazy with lust.

-ugh, I only put up with children. - She turns her back and hides her smile.

Kid gets up and grabs her by the waist, stealing a kiss from her.

-I knew you were smiling and you couldn't resist my tough guy image.

-Convinced. Now go help your friend, but without getting into a fight. - she rests her hands on his chest - and since you're so upset you can go back, I just need to go to one more store.

-But he was the one who crossed the line, I don't want to leave you alone.

-Redhead, I know how to protect myself. Come on, your boyfriend is having trouble getting up. - says Eriss laughing.

Kid throws a pat on his face and goes to help Kid, insulting him and punching him for a few minutes.

Eriss POV

It wasn't worth separating them, basically, it was the way they showed the friendship they had. She was finally alone, so she could do the last shopping and eat something sweet as a reward. But with a pastry shop already around the corner, it was impossible to resist. My eyes come across a red velvet cake, one of my favorites and I don't waste time ordering it. That first bite was heaven in the mouth, completely surrendering that sweet flavor that melted away in the mouth. In less than 5 minutes I had already devoured everything.

-I see you made your decision. - I looked in the direction of that voice and Law was coming towards me with his cap pulled down making it impossible to see his face, but I didn't need to guess the cold expression he had.

-Tral - I wanted to hug him, but his cold aura made me unable to react 

- I, so much happened, I tried to write to you but...

-Eriss-ya, it's okay, I'm not upset or hurt. - he approaches and raises his face and can see his serene gaze 

-Now I know what you look like when you're really happy.

I continued to look without knowing what to say, I wasn't expecting to find him so soon. Inside I was still trying to find words to explain everything that had happened and how much he still means to me.

-I saw you with Kid-ya, he seems to treat you well despite being even more deformed. I'm relieved to see you weren't hurt fighting Shanks. 

I can't help but let out a short laugh, even in this situation their rivalry continued.

-Yes I am and I found my place without needing to hide who I am.

-I'm sorry I couldn't be there for you. - I grab one of his hands and with the other, I lift his chin to look me in the eyes.

-I missed you too, Law. 

I pull myself towards him and hug him tightly. He resists the first few seconds but then hugs me back. 

-You will always be special to me. No one can erase what we experienced. Thank you, I can imagine how difficult it must have been for you.

He squeezes me tighter, not many more words are needed. Now I understood his words, he always knew that because he was so close to Kid he would end up choosing him, and the life we chose didn't help either, but he still always listened and supported me.

-Eriss-ya I'm proud and happy for you.

We stayed in that hug for a few more moments until I broke it.

-It was good to see you again, now I better go, Bepo must already be looking for me.

-Wait! .... Still friends?

He takes a strand of hair and puts it behind my ear. 

- Our friendship is something that no one will ever steal from me.

Those words warmed my heart, being with him in front of me makes me feel even fuller, my heart beats in a tender way like when I came back and saw Kimi.

-Can I accompany you? I was already finishing up shopping anyway.

-If you want, your company is always welcome. - He smiles slightly and starts walking in front of me.

That cloud between us quickly disappears and the friendship between us speaks louder. We talk all the time, both of us talking about our adventures since the Sabaody archipelago. When we arrived at the beach, Bepo was sleeping against a tree and Law made that expressionless expression when looking at something cute.-Hello Bepo, how long has it been.

-Erisssssss! - he comes running towards me and hugs me and I disappear in that white fur.

-Bepo, be careful, you're going to suffocate her. - says Law, getting irritated.

-ahah, don't worry, because you're so cute it's always worth it. - he lets me go and gives us a little privacy.

-Thank you for your company, it's always good to see you again. - says Law with an expression that emanated such a deep calm in me.

-I just wish we had more time, there's still so much I want to talk to you about. But I believe we will meet again.

-Do you know that you can always call or write to me?! Don't become a strange Eriss-ya.

I smile and he smiles back. I see him walking away and looking back a few times until he disappears from my sight.

I stay there on the beach for a while longer, lost in my thoughts. A lot had changed and I was happy, but there was still a part of me that I couldn't express. I arrive at Victoria Punk, I go to pack the bags that Kid and Killer had left in my room and I lose track of time, it is already past dinner time, but no one has come to call me either.

-Why didn't anyone call me? - I say as soon as I enter the kitchen with them having dinner.

Nobody says anything, Killer discreetly points to Kid who is still in his world.

-Okay, silence game. - I was too tired to try to understand what was happening.

I take the plate that Killer gives me and go to sit next to Kid and at that moment he gets up.

-I have things to do, don't bother me. - he says looking down on me and slamming the door on his way out.

-What animal bit him?

-Who knows! - Killer says, changing the conversation.

Kid POV

Eriss should already be here. I knew I should have stayed with her. Better go look for her.

About to reach the passage that led to the city, I felt her presence, but she wasn't alone. As soon as I see Trafalgar, anger starts to take over me. They were talking, both with smiles, distracted, and didn't even notice my presence. I followed them for a while, but something stopped me from continuing, I was feeling too angry. All he wanted at that moment was to run to Eriss and take her away from that Dalmatian.

I came back in a state of anger and jealousy, as much as it was difficult to admit. Seeing Eriss with him brought up the idea of her going back to bed with him, of choosing someone other than me again, of not being what she needs. We're doing so well, why does that thing always have to show up?!

-Kid, dinner is already here. - Killer enters the room without slamming the door.

-KILLLERRRRR, LEARN TO KNOCK ON DOORS! - I order him with a chair but he avoids it and immediately closes the door.

Another who only knows how to be inconvenient and never learns. I'll just get a bottle of sake and drown my sorrows before confronting Eriss.

After listening to a lecture and fighting with Killer for not giving me a bottle, I end up having dinner. Eriss still didn't show up, but I knew she was already in her room and probably got distracted by the hours. I could have gone to her, but I wasn't the one talking to others, she was the one who had to come to me. She walks into the kitchen as if she hadn't done anything, which makes me even more frustrated. I avoid looking at her, even though it's hard to resist those curves and the long, loose hair that falls across her breasts. When she comes to sit next to me, I take the bottle and leave to hide in the room. Why was she acting like this? I trust her, but not him. Seeing them together brought back memories of when I discovered that I confirmed that she had some kind of relationship with him by the hickeys on her body or when she was kissed by another woman and once again the other knew. It hurts her and she just wanted it to stop.

-Kid, can I come in?

-No, I'm busy!

Eriss ignores it and opens the door.

-Listen, what's wrong with you? You completely ignored me during dinner and now you act with contempt!

-I saw you all smile with Trafalgar.

She closes the door behind her and sits on the desk next to me and I move a little further away with the chair.

-Jealous redhead?

-Have you already exchanged me for him?

-Kid, Law, and I will always be friends. We met by chance, that's all. You don't need to be jealous. - he tries to give me grab me but I hit him on the arm.

-But I do, you're just mine. I don't want you to be with him.

-Now you're already stepping on the Eutass Kid line! If it hadn't been for Law teaching me medicine right now you could be dead. And I still have the freedom to do what I want, I'm yours but you don't rule me!

Maybe I crossed the line a little, I shouldn't have said that without thinking first. She takes a deep breath and drinks from the sake bottle she had placed on the desk.

-Ugh, you don't need to be insecure. I know I gave you reasons for this in the past, but I'm here and with you.

-Sorry, being in a relationship is still new for me.-It's not just for you! But you don't see me acting constantly jealous. Do you still remember the proposal from that night? What will it be like if we don't learn to trust each other?

We remained silent for a few moments. She was right and I wasn't able to look at her, now that she had her I thought things would be simple, but everything that involves this woman has a lot of loose strings attached.

-It's my night on watch, I better go. - she takes the bottle and I grab his arm. 

-You stay, you need to think about what and how you want to be in a relationship with me.

She lets go of my arm, gives me a soft kiss on the lips, and leaves.