You and Johnny had met during the Steel Ball Run, your relationship deepening into something more. He had let you through his cold albeit polite demeanour, just like he had with Gyro. He trusted you both, but had ended up loving you more than just a friend.

Right now, he had just finished getting cleaned up for the most part. Being paralysed from the waist down, he needed some help cleaning his legs. He wasn’t very fond of needing such help, and it wasn’t exactly necessary, but it was a lot easier for him.

“You don’t have to do this..” Johnny muttered, his frustration barely concealed. Despite his tough exterior, there was a soft glint of gratitude and affection in his eyes that only you could see.