Wild pt4~ Eustass Kid x Reader

       You chewed on the metal arm utterly bored. "___...." Kid frowns catching you again. "Why do you on everything?" 

       "Keep them sharp..." You answer, tongue feeling over your fangs. 

       "Here ___, I brought you some milk." Killer rumbles giving you a glass with a straw. You sit up, drinking it up swiftly with a happy hum.

       "Killer see if we have any bones for her to chew on she makes me uneasy when she chews on metal- don't chew on the glasses either!" Kid gasps carefully taking the glass out of your mouth. "That's so much worse." 

       "I'll go look, I'm sure there's something." Killer pats your head. Kid coughs again and you both pause. You sniff at him, getting close. 

       "What?" He huffs leaning away. 

       "You're sick. Go die." You frown. He gaps at you for a few moments.

       "It's not die, it's sleep ___!" He says.

       "Right. Go sleep." You nudge him.

       "No I have to-" You huff and pick him up. "Put me down! I'm so much bigger than you!" He objects turning red.

       "You're sick, you either sleep or... Or.... Drown!" You tell him carrying him to his room.

       "That doesnt make any sense!" He says as you put him on the bed, removing his boots. "You can't tell me what to do dammit! I'm the captain!" He scoffs. You frown at him and cup his face.

       "You stop. I want you healthy." You murmur. Kid's lips quiver as he tries to think of a response, blushing lightly from your touch. "I... I.." You frown trying to think of the words to say how you felt, but they didn't come. Finally you just sigh and rub your cheek against his forehead. "Please."

       "... Fine... I'm tired anyway." He grumbles laying back. You smile a bit at that. 

       "I will pick up doctor and he will make you feel all better soon!" You chime and lick his forehead. He blushes more at that trying to hid his face.

       "Okay okay." He mutters, you smile and head back out getting the doctor and sending him to Kid's room.

       "Hey ___, you want to come with us to town when we dock?" Killer asks leaning on the railing. 

       "What's a town?" You ask hopping onto the railing and going over to him. 

       "It's where a lot of people gather to live." He tells you. You frown uneasily at that. 

       "I don't know..." You look down touching your cheek consciously. 

       "Don't worry, no one will mess with you, and besides, we need to get you some things too." Heat rumbles.

       "You do?" You tilt your head.

       "Yeah, you need more clothes, maybe a weapon, something to chew on..." Killer name's off a few.  

     "Okay then, I will go with you." You smile. 

     You felt nervous as the ship docked, getting on all fours and staying near Killer's leg. His fingertips brush between your shoulders helping put you at ease. The crew going out crowd around you as you and Killer head off. You stay close to Killer's leg peering around carefully through your skull mask. The people seemed to cower and avoid the group. A painter catches your eye, painting quietly with a smile. You move ahead peering at his work curiously. You move the mask up and sniff at the paints curiously. 

      "Oh, hello there, would you like me to paint you?" He greets smiling. 

      "Paint?" You echo curiously.

      "You'll see, take a seat there and stay still." He rumbles. You sit down on the stool obediently.

      "Here ___, let me hold your skull." Killer says coming over. You smile and take it off, handing it to him. The painter pauses and smiles.

      "Look this way." The painter requests. You look at him with a curious smile. "Now stay like that." So you did, Killer sent the others shopping while he awaited you. The painter finished within an hour, smiling at his work. "There we go, you can move now."

      "It looks great, Kid will like it, how much?" Killer asks.

      "30 beri." The painter responds as he shows you your portrait.

      "Wow!" You gasp as Killer pays and takes the painting. "How did you do that?"

      "Heh it's an art my dear." He winks. 

      "Come on ___, let's get you some clothes." Killer chuckles. You follow him cheerfully, relaxing a bit more. However, when you and Killer reach the town square, a band of pirates blocks your way. 

       "Well well, if it isn't Killer, where's your captain? I hear he got his ass kicked by-" You start to growl warily, making him stop and sneer at you. "What a cute lass, I think we'll take her with us." 

       Killer shifts, "I'll cut you all up before you can get close enough." The low rumble that left Killer made a chill go down your spine. Your claws come out and you calmly walk up to the leader. "___!?" 

        "Heh, I guess she knows the winning team-" His last word sputtered from his lips as collapses, blood pouring from the gashes in his throat. The crew gap in horror at your calm and cold movements. 

        "Leave or I kill you." You murmur calmly. The pirates blanch and take off at that.

        "___?" Killer says carefully. You look back at him and frown. 

        "I'm sorry I did bad." You murmur dropping your gaze.

        "Actually, that was amazing, I got chills..." Killer assures coming over, "You're really cold when you attack." He comments.

        "I don't feel cold..." You murmur confused. He just chuckles and pats your head leading you inside a clothes shop. You look around in awe. Killer chuckles, nudging you to some clothes.

         You look through them starting to try them on over your outfit. Killer watches you in amusement as you tried on all kinds of outfits. You find some you like, and take them to Killer, the main thing you liked was the zip up hoodie. Killer had pulled up the hood for you to let you know it was there. It made you feel secure oddly enough. 

        Killer bought the clothes and you both head out to the ship. You bounce a bit, spotting Heat and Wire. "Hey, you look like you're having fun." Heat comments patting your head while Wire takes your bags. 

       "Mhm! Look at what the man did!" You chime holding up the painting.

      "That's perfect ___- Hm? Did you get hurt? There's blood on your nails." Heat points out in slight concern.

     "No I..." You look to Killer.

     "She killed some pirate that messed with us. You guys missed it, it was awesome." Killer rumbles. They gap at him before looking at you and smiling.

      "That's great ___! We've been wondering if you can fight." Heat praises.

      "It wasnt much of a fight, more like a direct assassination." Killer chuckles. You shift looking between them.

      "Can we go back now? I want to be near Kid again." You tell them.

      "Of course, you really like him Huh?" Killer comments guiding you toward the docks.

      "What's like?" You inquire.

      "Well... When you like something it makes you smile." He says.

      "Smile..." You echo confused. Heat gives you a smile, pointing at his lips. "Oh! That's a smile?" You light up.

      "Yes it is." Heat nods while you smile.

      "I see... Then must like all of you because I'm always smiling around you!" You chime cheerfully making them all blush.

      "She's so cute..." Heat covers his face. You were going to ask about that word but the ship came into view and you rushed ahead excited to see Kid.

     Once you reach his room you peer in and smile finding him awake. "Kid, look!" You gush quietly going in and showing him the portrait. He blinks and smiles, taking it.

      "Nice, you met a painter Huh?" He hums propping it up on the table. "Did you have fun?" 

     "Mhm! I got new clothes but Wire has the sacks. Are you okay?" You touch your cheek to his and frown finding it too warm.

     "Mm the doctor says it's from my injuries getting infected and I should rest more." He sighs.

     "What's wrong?" You tilt your head a bit.

     "I hate being stuck in this room... It's boring." He grumbles.

     "Is there something I can do? I don't want to leave you alone." You frown a bit. He watches you for a few moments.

      "I guess it won't be too bad if you're here." He smirks. You blink and smile at that. "So what do you call this?" He touches his throat.

      "Kill spot!" You chime. He pauses and swallows.

       "Throat.." He corrects.

       "Throat." You repeat and yawn snuggling up between him and the wall. Kid raises an eyebrow at you.

        "You want to sleep here?" He questions quietly. You nod sleepily.

       "When I was sick I slept a lot and had nightmares of a great monster... I really didn't like being alone while I was sick... So I'll stay here in case you want me." You murmur drifting off. Kid blushes at your words softening up, had it been anyone else he would've scoffed and been offended. But he knew you were genuinely concerned about him feeling alone or even scared. You didn't know the kind of person he was supposed to appear to be. You only saw him as a person that you were attached to, someone you cared about. He smiles a bit, shifting closer to you and swiftly drifting off after you.