Rivalry

Part 2: Arguing

Kid POV

Well fuck me now. I'm stuck with an idiot on a island in the middle of nowhere with both of my arms wounded. I have no idea how long it will take to recover, and theres no way I'll ask him about it.

I continue cursing while washing the blood off my wounds. Now what? I can't build myself a shelter and I wouldn't be able to live in the same hut as this guy. As soon as my arms recover, I'll build a raft and find my crew.

My heart hurts just thinking about them, I don't have any memory of what happened to them right before I got hit by Kuma. I hope they're not dead... I quickly chase away those thoughts and forget the knot in my stomach.

Eustass-ya, you'll stay with me until your wounds are healed. I don't want you to get eaten by a wild animal, it will probably disturbs my sleep.

Staying with him? I see no other solution but no way.

What are you even talking about? I'm able to take care of myself, you moron. Leave me alone, I say while standing up.

Good luck with eating roots and berries then. It's gonna be hard for you to hunt.

He's seriously getting on my nerves.

Why do you care? I'm not a baby, you know? Now shut the fuck up and do your own things.

He laughs and walk away.

Big talk for someone who can't even lift a rock.

God he's annoying. Why did it have to be him? If he continues that way I'll end up killing him before his next joke.
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Law POV
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Well then, he'll probably end up in a boa's stomach tonight. As I walk near the river looking for fire wood, I notice kid desperately trying to build a shelter. Well, shelter is a very big word.

Just give up and come stay inside my hut already, dumbass. We'll have more chances of surviving anyways. Plus, you'll recover faster.

I watch him hesitate for a moment, then finally drop the branches he held in his hands.

Fine, but I take the bed and you better not snore.

I nod and tells him to follow me. Sharing my hut with him is probably better than letting him die anyways.

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Time skips to evening
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For diner I managed to catch a few more fishes and collected berries in some bushes near. Fancy dishes for when you're alone on an island far from civilization.

Kid, come here, I'll serve you some food.

The red haired man enters the hut and stares intensely to the food Im currently cooking above the tiny fire pit. He must be hungry.

While Kid is being distracted, I take the opportunity to look at him. During our previous encounters, I never really took the time to remember what he exactly looks like.

His ruby hair are a mess, but aren't unpleasant to my eyes. It's strange to see him without his goggles. Due to them missing, small strands of hair are brushing against his forehead. This afternoon was very hot, that's probably why he's not wearing his shirt. I stare at his muscles, realizing they're actually quite impressing. His biceps, chest and abs are giving him a nice figure and-

Are you gonna give me something to eat or are you gonna keep staring at me like I was a naked woman? He said with a harsh tone.

I quickly look away and puts his food into a big tree leaf. What was I doing? That was extremely stupid of me. Also thinking about him that way? What is wrong with me? I grab my serve of food and exits the hut without saying a word.

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Kid POV
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That was probably the most awkward moment I've ever went through.

Knowing a little bit about Law, he would never let himself be that distracted. Anyways, the only thing that's concerning me right now is how will I find my crew..

I almost gag as I bite into the fish. I had already guessed Law wasn't a good cook, but poison would be considered a compliment if I were to criticize his dish. Well this is probably ten times better than what I could be able to cook, so I assume and eat the whole thing.

Darkness starts spreading through the jungle and I decide it's time to sleep. As I enter the shelter, I see Law already preparing his improvised bed on the floor.

I don't know why I even accepted to let you sleep in the bed.

Be grateful we haven't been eaten by a dragon sized alligator yet.

I lay down and close my eyes, waiting to fall asleep.