Ink ~ Trafalgar Law x Reader *Oneshot*

      The music buzzes in your ears, and you close your eyes sinking into the rhythm, murmuring lyrics under your breath.
       “Even as the music plays~ Your words always stay~ A sweet voice I haven’t heard singing sweetly in my head~”
       You open your eyes and write down the lyrics on your arm as you continue.
        “If only it wasn’t just words on my skin~ I’d like to hear their rhythm on our lips~ Maybe feel how you kiss~”
      Oh, that made you blush. Was that a good idea?
      “Then again I’ll probably be frozen the day we meet~ What do you think will happen~ When it’s no longer ink~”
       You smile as you finish and pull your sleeve back down and straighten up as the bus nears His stop. You peek over your seat as he comes on with a small amused smile. Damn he was so handsome. He moves past not even glancing at you before taking his seat in the back where the prettier girls swamped him. He was so calm and collected. Then days when he was in his own world he was-
         “You’re all annoying.” He suddenly glares at the girls and they turn away in huff. So cold, but you admired that. Trafalgar Law was extremely popular at school, mainly for his looks and bad boy demeanor. There were occasions when you would catch him smiling thoughtfully it was  often short lived since someone would knock him from his thoughts.
           You look back out the window, about to sink back into your music when you feel a pen writing on your arm. You pull down your other sleeve to find letters being written and smile.
            ‘I like it, new song?’ They question. You smile and take your pen out.
            ‘Yeah, just came to me.’ You respond.
            ‘You’re a genius with words.’
            ‘So are you.’
            ‘Not really, I can never use the right words, and you make them into an art… You’re amazing.’ Aaand you were blushing again. Your soulmate really had a skill for doing that though you’d never admit it. Its odd, but it’s been a few years but you didn’t know his name. Meanwhile all around you everyone was with their soulmate already.
          ‘I won’t tell you. And I don’t want you to tell me.’ He had said. ‘Its too easy to find each other with a name. Let’s be different. Let’s find each other without the handicap.’ And of course you had agreed, that scenario seemed more beautiful to you. Plus the thought of meeting him made you really nervous.
      ‘Cheeseball,’ You tease.
       ‘I don’t know what you mean…’
        ‘Suuure,’
        You reach school and pull your sleeve back down before filing off of the bus. You hurry to go meet your friends. “___! Finally!” Kid greets with a grin. You can’t help but to check his arms as he comes in for a hug. You hug him back and smile.
       “You’re in a good mood.” You comment.
        “We got a gig, and I want to use your new song, because I know you have one.” He smiles, wiggling his eyebrows. You blink at him before looking at Killer promptly.
         “We’re performing at Trafalgars birthday party, it became official yesterday when his dad heard us at the pub… The problem is- as you know, Law and Kid hate each other, but we need the pay so Kid wants you to lead it.” He informs you.
          “Seriously?! That’s awesome Kid!” You bounce grinning at him. He grins more and hugs you with a laugh.
          “Damn right! We’ll up our practice until the party. Got a song or two picked out?” He pulls back.
          “I got one the works… This is exciting.” You chime.

        Even as the music plays~
Your words always stay~
A sweet voice I haven’t heard singing sweetly in my head~
If only it wasn’t just words on my skin~
I’d like to hear their rhythm on your lips~
Maybe feel how you kiss~
Then again I’ll probably be frozen the day we meet~
What do you think will happen~
When it’s no longer ink~
Will we fall deeper than we were before~
Will it feel like heaven~
Will we miss the ink on our skin~
It so exciting~
Its so terrifying~~
To think~
What will happen when it’s no longer ink~

        Kid gives a whistle making you freeze and look over. “That’s the new one? I like it.” He grins coming over. “I wish it were about me though…” He admits sitting beside you and handing you a soda. “But you’re happy even if you haven’t met him so…”
        “I’m sure you’ll get one when the time is right.” You touch his arm. Kid happened to be one of the few that didn’t have a soulmate. You felt sympathy for him, especially since he confessed to being in love with you. He was so mature about you rejecting him. “I hope it’s soon too.” You breathe.
         He meets your gaze and sighs looking down rubbing his cheek. “Can…” He shifts and rubs his temple like he was fighting himself.
         “Kid? You okay?” You touch his back. He looks at you again, seeming torn before leaning over and kissing you swiftly.
        “Sorry… I just wanted to do that before you found him…” He blushes pulling away.
         “Kid…” You murmur.
         “I know… I shouldn’t have done that but it’s been driving me crazy since yesterday… He’s so lucky to be connected to you. I… I envy him so much.” He rubs his neck. “Will we still be friends after you find him?”
           “Of course. But what’s gotten into you all of a sudden? Do you feel like you’re running out of time?” You ask.
            “I know I am.” He responds getting up. “Come on, the others are waiting.” He adds offering you a hand up.
             “Right…”

            You were nervous looking at the back of the stage as Killer sets up his drums. The party was bigger than you expected, though… You really should have expected it. “You look so beautiful.” Kid rumbles, making you look over to find him smiling.
         You giggle sheepishly glancing at the tattoos on your shoulders. Your soulmate had got them a year ago. You had scolded him for not warning you since you had been in the middle of band practice when he got the first one done. You had been very mad at him for it, but swiftly grew to love the tattoos.
            “I feel… Like he’s here…” You comment shifting. “I know he is.”
            “Heh, then we better let him know you’re here too.” Kid chuckles, touching your back before leading the way on stage. You hesitate a moment before grinning to yourself and following. Yeah, you were invisible to people on a regular basis, BUT you have a talent that few have, and when you use it, everyone acknowledges you. And today, you knew your soulmate will see you too.
            You stop in front the microphone and smile. “My name’s ___, and this is my song ‘Ink'.” You announce before starting to play. Kid, Killer, Heat, and Wire join in rocking out your song. Your gaze sweeps over the faces until it lands on the birthday guy. He was grinning up at you looking so damn happy you almost forgot the words. You look away feeling yourself blush, bringing the song to an end. You were about to start the next one but Kid stops you by grabbing the microphone.
        “Get up here already you lucky jerk.” He rumbles confusing you. Law jumps onto stage, coming straight toward you with the same ecstatic expression. You raise an eyebrow and he removes his jacket before closing the distance as you catch sight of a familiar tattoo on his shoulder and kisses you deeply. You blush heavily as realization takes hold. No way. He was your soulmate this whole time!? He pulls back chuckling lightly.
             “Isn’t this better than ruining the surprise?” He whispers. You blink a few times and nod, smiling at him.
             “Happy birthday my love… Now get off stage I’m not done singing to you.” You huff making him laugh.
             “I love you too.”