One Piece: It's always been you

Chapter 21 Card 2 actually bites people

"Kachin! Open the gate!"

She knocked on the door countless times, but no one answered. Yu lost her patience and yelled at the top of her lungs.

"..."

Katakuri listened quietly to Yu's movements outside from inside, waiting to see how Yu would react.

Katakuri actually felt that his series of reactions today were very strange. Ever since he suddenly left the table in the afternoon, it was as if there was a thorn in his heart, gradually getting stuck there. It didn't hurt, but it was enough to make him itch.

"?" Yu heard a sigh from behind the door and threw herself against it. "Kaji, I know you're in there! Let me in!"

Still no response. This time, Yu was completely furious. First, they left her alone at the tea party, and then they wouldn't let her in.

That's outrageous! That's absolutely outrageous!

He gripped the doorknob, intending to force his way in. He had gathered his strength; all that remained was to deliver the final, powerful slam.

"Card..."???!!!

The question stuck in Yu's throat as he stared wide-eyed at Katakuri, who sat helplessly to the side.

So the door wasn't locked, and she stood there like an idiot, knocking on it for ages, not even knowing to turn the handle and open it herself. Yu just wanted to dig a hole and bury herself. It was so embarrassing.

"...You didn't lock the door..." Yu was embarrassed and stood at the door, feeling a little lost.

Katakuri didn't say anything, just stared at Yuu who was standing there dumbfounded. A moment of silence fell over the room.

"Why did you leave by yourself this afternoon! Leaving me there all alone!" Yu thought for a moment, then realized that it was Katakuri who had abandoned her first, so she couldn't feel so aggrieved.

"..."

"Don't stay silent! And can't you just open the door for me? You've made me stay outside for so long. This behavior of yours is very bad!" The more she spoke, the more confident she became. With that confidence, Yu naturally walked up to Katakuri, put her hands on her hips, and glared at him.

Little did he know that this would lead him into Katakuri's trap.

Katakuri pulled Yu into his arms, pulled off his scarf, and sealed Yu's lips with his. He had wanted this for a long time, ever since he was about to return to Whole Cake Island, and now, watching Yu and Perospero chattering away at the tea party, the thought had grown stronger and stronger.

Now that she had finally tasted that softness, Yu did not resist, but remained motionless. Her face, which had been somewhat angry, was now filled with astonishment.

Sometimes, no reaction is more maddening than a reaction. Katakuri didn't know what Yu was thinking, but she seemed indifferent.

The thorn in my heart seems to have sunk even deeper...

He kissed her lightly, gently tracing her lips. But it wasn't enough. Katakuri wanted to explore more deeply.

The sudden, deep penetration caught me off guard like a storm. The rich, smooth saliva lingered on my tongue, leaving my mind blank. I simply closed my eyes obediently, as if everything was perfectly natural.

Suddenly, the unclosed door slammed shut with a bang, and all the lights in the room went out for some unknown reason. Darkness enveloped the two of them. Yu was already frightened by Katakuri's kiss, and now he was like a frightened bird.

She leaped up, wrapping her legs around Katakuri's waist and her arms around his neck. Not forgetting to shield Katakuri's face from view, as if afraid someone might be outside.

Katakuri was momentarily moved by the fact that even in his tension, the person on top of him was still thinking of him. However, in the darkness, there was no need for that.

Unable to see the other person's face clearly, Katakuri didn't hold back any longer. Supporting Yu's body with one hand and pressing the back of Yu's head with the other, he continued the kiss.

When the kiss ended, Yu leaned weakly on Katakuri's shoulder, panting heavily. She forgot to think, and didn't want to think; she just instinctively wanted to hold him tighter, tighter still.

"Ugh...it hurts..."

Katakuri buried his head in Yu's neck and bit him, causing Yu to cry out in pain.

"...From now on, interact with as few people as possible besides me." Pa You didn't understand, so he added, "Not even my brothers."

Katakuri regretted his words as soon as they were spoken. He found it inexplicable; as a member of the Kingdom of One Piece, she naturally had to interact with other ministers. But if he didn't speak up, he felt uneasy.

"Oh..." Yu said weakly, her voice soft, which made Katakuri's heart flutter with joy.

"Who brought you back just now?" Although Yu had agreed to his unreasonable request, Katakuri was still worried.

"It's... Brulee..." Yu was exasperated; he hadn't reacted at all after the kiss. "Kari... I want to rest..."

"Ah."

Hearing that it was Brulee who brought her back, Katakuri felt completely relieved. He didn't ask any more questions, carried the limp person upstairs, and took her back to her bedroom.

"...My room is right across the street, call me if you need anything..." Katakuri said this with a hint of hesitation.

"it is good..."

He placed her on the bed, covered her with the blanket, and turned to leave. Then, remembering something, he wanted to give her some more instructions. He heard the even breathing of the person behind him.

Katakuri went out, came back in with a first-aid kit, and took out disinfectant. He carefully wiped it on his neck and shoulders, realizing he had bitten himself rather roughly. He felt a mix of heartache and self-mockery.

Because of the person in front of him, even he himself realized that he had changed.

He gently placed a kiss on her forehead, without lingering.

Goodnight... Kakashi's Yuu...