Into The Freedom | Doflamingo X Reader

Chapter 12 - Born Stubborn

3rd person's POV

Hours passed by, Y/n's friends are all waiting for news. Doctors said that they couldn't all wait here as to not crowd the hospital. Doffy's the only one staying, waiting for her beside the bed.

She shifted, waking up. Her pulse is steady, and doctors said to call them if she's come to consciousness.

"Doctor!" he called out, letting them check on Y/n. She was asked some questions, then left alone.

"Y/n.." he trailed off, and Y/n give a smile.

"Worried?" she chuckled, her voice hoarse.

"Of course I am, you silly." he grinned and Y/n closed her eyes, smiling.

"You never told me you're famous Kage I asked for a race last time." Doffy chuckled.

"You never asked." a short silence followed before Doffy broke it.

"Why did you push me away?"

"I thought that's obvious. You were going for his illusion. I couldn't see where was him with you suddenly barging. Why did you interrupt?"

"I had mixed emotions and doubts." he shrugged, sitting on the chair he has been sitting the past few hours.

"Mm-hmm." she hummed, deep in thought. Doffy had her located in a private room, which is cost more rather than placed in a public ward. He never mind the cost, but he do value privacy and comfort. The room is large enough, letting breeze flow in freely. Fresh air is Y/n's favourite, hence the theory of why her power is wind instead of inheriting her father's.

"Y/n." she didn't answer, but look at him instead. His face indicating that he is thinking.

"If you know that I am the Joker all along-"

"Pfft, who wouldn't know? You and your flamboyant coat, and that famous glasses. The tint colour is different, though. You seemed to wear the purple shade underground. And the red one anywhere else." Y/n cut him off.

"Fair point. Still, you didn't take me as an enemy? The DQ gang is quite influential down there, you could have asked for help."

She hummed, thinking before breaking out into laughter.

"... I don't need your help. No need to use those strings of yours. I'm fine gliding by my own pace, carried by my own wind."

"Fufufufufu.. You are a tough nut to crack, Y/n. I've never met anyone as stubborn as you. Even a mule would give in." he chuckled.

"Good to know. However, you are not my enemy, Doflamingo. Just a mere rival." she laughed. "There are no reasons I could think of why would we be enemies."

"Good. I'd like to keep it that way."

"What, rivals?"

"Just, not enemies. We'll be allies, soon."

"How so?" retorted Y/n.

"You still need to work out that stubborn part, love. One need to know when to be stubborn, when not to." he chuckled.

"That's why I'm the Jack of all trades." she giggled.

"Master of stubborn." he chuckled.

2nd person's POV

The door busted open, Skye, Hertha and Tashigi came in. You sweatdropped as all of them race to surround you.

"You called them?" you whispered to Doffy. He shrugged, saying they deserve to know their friend's whereabouts.