You stretch, curling up into warmth with a hum. A chuckle wakes you and you pause, peeking an eye open and freezing. Doflamingo gives you a smile. "Fufufu did you sleep well?" He rumbles. You blush and pull away, getting up.
"Why my bed?" You huff looking at the empty bed next to yours.
"I had a nightmare about vampires and felt safer in your bed." He responds innocently. You look over as his smirk drifts into an innocent pout. Your brow twitches. Liar.
"Right... I'm taking a shower then." You scoff going through your backpack and fishing out some clothes. You feel the bed vibrate slightly as he chuckles at your back.
"Alright. What do you want for breakfast?" He inquires.
"Breakfast burrito." You answer before going to the bathroom door. "Thanks by the way, it's not as scary when I'm traveling with you." You toss him a smile before disappearing inside. He was surprised by the comment and smiles a bit to himself before heading out.
So the guy was a bit odd, he didn't seem like a bad guy. "Sure is better traveling with someone else..." You murmur going into the bathroom and starting to shower. You frown at the wall, mind drifting to him.

*****

"You want to join track team?" Smoker raises an eyebrow at you, smile pulling on his lips.
"Yeah... Looks like you're stuck with me." You smile folding your arms. He chuckles softly, and leans forward.
"That's not the word I would use." He says thoughtfully. "And if that's the case, we're going to have to focus on your hurtling skills."
"And I have zero." You nod slightly nervous.
"You're going to be amazing, I know you will." He smiles softly. You blink and blush before smiling more.
"Okay then, let's get started." So you worked on hurtles for a few weeks with him, winning one of the track meets before you screwed up during one which resulted with...

"Its broken..." He murmurs with a guilty frown. You close your eyes with grit teeth, trying to ignore the agony your leg was in. Smoker peers at your face before gingerly picking you up. "I got you... You're going to be okay..." He whispers to you before telling the assistant couch he was taking you to the hospital.
The doctors put your leg in a cast but told your parents that you would have to stay a few days. It would've been a nightmare, if it hadn't been for Smoker coming to visit during his lunch break and again after school. Of course your friends visited too, but he stayed the longest, and he was the highlight of your day. You were still bummed about not participating in track, he must've noticed because he brought you a special gift.
You frown at the blank paper and sigh pushing it away. "Hey now, what's with that face?" His voice makes you look over. A smile comes to your lips at sight of him. He smiles too, "That's better... I brought you something." He chuckles setting the large box on your lap. You blink curiously and open the top, meeting blue eyes, the kitten gives a squeaky mew and you gush taking him out gingerly.
"You got me a kitten?" You breathe. He chuckles sitting at the edge of the bed.
"Yes, I told your parents I was getting one, and they told me I have to take you to get what he'll need today." He smirks slightly. You blink at him and smile more.
"Really?"
"Yeah, so let's get you out of here." He chuckles.
You were so happy to spend that time with him, it felt unreal as you went through the store with him, the kitten fast asleep in his arm as you both picked out what he would need. After the shopping was done he took you home.
You hesitate as he opens the suv door for you. Just little bit more time with him was all you wanted. He blinks when you sigh quietly. "What's wrong?" He asks. You look at him offering a smile.
"Nothing." You murmur getting out, and kind of staggering, still not used to the cast. He touches your side to balance you. Meeting his amber gaze your heart skips a beat. He was about to tell you to be careful but you kissed him and he froze. "Sorry... Thank you." You gasp when you catch yourself, blushing heavily as you take the kitten and go inside.
******

You feel yourself blush at the memory again and smile softly. He didn't act any different around you after that, in fact he was even nicer. You get out and dressed before heading out to the room. Doflamingo was just putting down the paper bag when you came out. "Hm? That's a nice smile, did you remember something?" He asks.
"Yeah... I hope we find him soon..." You sigh softly as you sit down. He pauses briefly before offering a smile.
"We can leave after I shower, I got some things for our trip." He nods to the duffle bag.
"Awesome. That'll help," You smile. You both finish eating and he goes to take a shower. You look at the sketch of Smoker and smile more, touching his cheek. "I'm going to find you..." You whisper before getting ready to move out. Doflamingo comes out in only a towel making you pause. "I'll be waiting outside." You blush lightly before stepping out of the room. Doflamingo pouts at the door and snaps his fingers.
"Damn... Not even a blush..."

"Alright, where are we going next?" He asks as you walk together beside the road.
"Rain town and then Glass town.... And finally White Town." You show him the map.
"It'll take us two days to reach Rain city." He points out.
"Which is why I'm glad you grabbed a tent." You toss him a smile.
"Only one though, you'll have to cuddle up to me." He smirks and you could feel him wink at you.
"Doffy-"
"I know, but I can't help it. I'm not used to being shrugged off." He chuckles lightly.
"Ah so you're doing it for attention? You are handsome, but you're not my type." You tell him walking ahead. He pauses.
"Even if you say that as nicely as that, it still stings." He frowns following after you.
"Sorry Doffy." You glance back at him.
"He's a fool not to have noticed how much you care about him." He offers a smile as it starts to rain.
".... I don't suppose you bought an umbrella by any chance..?"
".... I did not...."