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Valentines Day

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 16:21:54 +0100

Nami grinned as she skipped over to where Robin was sitting. She had been observing the older woman for a while. The archeologist was reading. Once in a while she would sip her coffee or look around.

“Robin?”

Robin looked up from the book and smiled.

“Yes?”
“Do you know what day it is?”

“No. Sorry.”

She turned back to the book. Nami sighed in annoyance.

“It's February 14.”

Robin looked at her, surprised.

“If you already knew then why did you ask?”

Nami rubbed her temples in frustration. How long would she take to get a hint?!

“It's Valentines day.”
“Oh. I never liked Valentines day.”

Once again, she returned her attention to the book. Nami stood there, gawking. After a brief period of silence, Nami decide to retry.

“Well, why?”
“Why? Why what?”

“Why don't you like Valentines day?”
“I never saw the appeal of it. And I never had anyone to spend it with anyway.”
“Well, what if you had someone?”
“I don't know.”
“Maybe if you spent it with someone this year.”

“But there's no one.”

“Maybe there is.”

Nami grinned. Robin looked at her for a moment, apparently thinking.

“There isn't.” she said and returned to the book.

Nami resisted the urge to bang her head against the wall.

“Why, don't you want to try spending it with someone?”

“But...There is no one who likes me like that.”
“MAYBE there is.”

Robin looked at Nami again, who held her breath in anticipation.

“Nami?”

Nami grinned once again.

“Yes?”
“I really want to finish this book today.”

Nami growled.

“Robin, I know you're new to having people who actually care about you...But GODAMMIT, HOW THICK ARE YOU?!”

Robin stared perplexed at her.

“Don't you know what I'm trying to say?”
“...One of the guys likes me?”
Nami sighed.

“Better than nothing. It's not one of the guys.”

“Then wh-”

To Robin's surprise, Nami quickly bent over and kissed her. The navigator grinned widely and quickly left.

Robin stared at the door for a few seconds. A small smile appeared on her lips.

“Maybe I should start celebrating Valentines day more often.”

How Couldn't I Tell You

Tue, 04 Jan 2011 23:52:18 +0100

Nami's POV

"You know, I really loved her." I said, as the bartender poured whiskey into the glass and placed it in front of me.

"That's what a lot of people tell me. But they're usually guys."

I chuckle, glancing at the amber colored liquid. I pick up the glass and drink it in one sitting.

"Another, please."
"I don't get it." he says, as he grabs the bottle again "Like you said, it's been a long time since you last saw her. Why be depressed about it now?"
"You're a smart one Willy." I say as I pick up the glass and drink it again.

"One more. You see, I saw her today. Well, on the newspaper."
He fills the glass once more. And once more I drink.

"Again."
"You certainly handle your liquor well, especially for a girl your size."
"Thanks."
"So, the newspaper! Your girl must really be famous."
"Well, Willy, Don't tell anyone but she's the freaking Princess of Alabasta!"
"Either you're getting drunk or that's one fantastic story."
"Both, actually."
I sip my drink. The whiskey's starting to affect me and I want to leave the bar walking.

"You know 'bout Crocodile right? Well, it wasn't the marines, it was us."
"Well, I've heard stories about a pirate crew being behind that but I never believed it.'Till today, that is."

"That girl. We're so different. But at the same time...Eh, we're pretty alike. There she was, always calm and gentle, always sweet. And there was I, punching my dumb ass crew mates and yelling at everyone. But then things would get complicated and she'd panic and get emotional while I calmed down. And one time, I got sick and she took care of me. Eh, she's good at taking care of people."
I sob slightly as I take another sip. Only the glass was already empty.

"Willy."
"Gotcha."
The bartender fills my cup once more and leans against the wall, watching me.

"Go on."
"M'kay. So there I was... I was so sick I couldn't even move. And Vivi took care of me. She looks very cute when she's worried. Even cuter than usual."
I laugh as I look at the cup I'm holding.

"She never drank. We could be partying for whatever reason and she'd never touch a bottle. We tried to get her to drink but she'd always refuse. Don't be fooled but I don't drink much most of the time. Just when it's a bet against stupid green head or...Now. Parties...We always have lots of parties but when she was with us it was different. During our journey she was the first person I knew that wasn't crazy. Hell, she was more normal than me. And I guess that's what made her special in my eyes."
I gulp down the drink again and give the cup to Willy.
"One more, miss?"
"Yeah."
I stare at the drink he puts down on the counter. My visions starting to get blurry and I don't feel very good. Not that I was feeling good before.

"She doesn't know."
I drink up and slam the poor cup into the counter, sobbing.
"She doesn't?"
"Fill me up. Hey, W-Willy? Did ya read the paper today?"
"Uh, no, but..."
He jumps over the counter after filling the cup and grabs a newspaper on a nearby table. The look on his face tells me he's read the headline.
"Miss...I'm so sorry."
I chuckle and drink another shot.

"Uh, "Princess of Alabasta, Nefertari Vivi, and former leader of the rebellion get married". Pretty, isn't it?"

He jumps over the counter again and grabs the whiskey bottle.

"More?"
"Obviously."
He fills the cup, I drink. Same old story. I don't think I've ever been this drunk, alone. He fills the cup again.
"You never told her?"
"How could I? I was afraid of freaking her out and ending our friendship."
"But...You don't know if she had the same feelings for you."
"Who cares? It's too late now."
I lie my head over my arms on the counter, sobbing hysterically. How was I so stupid?

"Maybe if I had just told her. Maybe if I had given up on my stupid dream, maybe if I didn't feel obligated to follow that stupid moron."
"Don't say that miss."
I glance at the bartender.

"Dreams are important. I'm trying to achieve my dream."
"Oh yeah? What's your dream?"
His face lights up with a smile. I almost feel like smiling myself.

"I've always wanted to run a bar! Right now I'm just the bartender but the owner says he's leaving it to me when he retires!"
"Good for you Willy. But I honestly think I'd be happier with her."
I drink another shot and stare at the floor.

"Hey, miss. Maybe there's still hope."
"Uh?"

I don't even bother looking at him. I'm way more drunk than I should be. Chopper's gonna kill me when I get back to the ship.

"Marriages in royalty are staged a lot of times!"
I look at the boy.

"Staged?"
"Yeah! Usually they get married without any romantic feelings for each other or just fake the wedding and tell the press! Maybe someday, after you accomplish your dreams you can go back and tell her how you feel. And maybe she feels the same you do!"
"You...really th-think so?"
"Yeah!"
I drink another glass of whiskey and smile at Willy.

"Thanks for cheering me up. I'm going back to my ship now. How much?"
"1100 Beri. 100 a cup."
I stare at him.

"I...I don't have..."
"It's on the house."
Well, that caught me by surprise.

"What, but isn't your boss gonna be mad?"
"Don't worry, I'll ask him to take it off my salary. Just go home."
I smile slightly.

"Thanks,Willy."
I get out of the bar and headed for the dock, where the Sunny-Go was docked. After passing a few houses, I throw up in an alley.
"At least it wasn't in your precious bar, Willy."
I lean against the wall of the building and wipe my mouth. A woman giving me dirty looks passes by.

I shout at her.

"Hey, lady!"
She looks around, probably in hopes of finding someone else. She sighs.

"What?"
"Are royalty marriages staged?"
She looks surprised.

"What, like the one between the princess of Alabasta and that guy? Yeah, most of the time."
I laugh as I start walking again, feeling even dizzier than before.

"Thank you!"
The woman seems to not understand what just happened. She turns around and goes away.

I smile all the way to the ship. Maybe someday...

Normal POV

In Alabasta, Igaram was wondering how on earth could the princess be so pissed. Not that in the situation she was in wasn't understandable to be mad, he just couldn't understand how a human being could be that mad!
"Listen, Igaram! Just let me have one bottle of wine and I won't, uh, break your nose!"
"Princess, I don't think you can reach my nose."

"I'll stand on a chair if I have to! Just let me get drunk!"
"I hardly believe you'll need a bottle. Half a glass would work."
She glared at him and sat down on a nearby couch, completely defeated.

"I can't believe I actually did it."
"Princess..."
"I know I was the one to have that stupid idea but..."
"It's a fake wedding. There isn't even a piece of paper affirming it. Not even a fake one."
"Igaram...What if she read the newspaper?"
"Well, she'll probably be happy for you! She doesn't know you..."
Igaram coughed.

"You know."
"Could you leave me alone for a bit?"
The man sighed as he left the room.

Vivi lied on her bed and hugged her pillow.

"I just miss you so much, Nami...I just wish you knew how much I love you..."

The Little Things collection PART ONE

Wed, 29 Dec 2010 16:51:13 +0100

Hey, these are very short fics so I'll post them together. They're posted under NonRomantic but the pairings are in front of the title. Just my usual pairings.

Sun NamiXRobin

It was a warm day. The Straw Hats were at a small island. The Log Pose would take a day or so to set. The boys were playing soccer on the beach. Robin was trying to read a book. She was sitting against an old tree, a big oak. The shade was refreshing and soothing. Once in a while, she would get distracted by the game and watch them for a while.

She barely heard the far away cry she knew belonged to the blond cook. The woman glanced at the beach, just in time to see Sanji doing a backflip after scoring a goal. She laughed a little and returned to to the book. But something caught her attention. The shadow of the tree had moved quite a bit since the two of them sat them. She glanced at the navigator next to her, who had fallen asleep. The sun was hitting her. She was sweating and blushing, obviously disturbed by the heat. The girl muttered something and moved her head slightly. Robin looked up at the sun. Smilling, she placed her cowboy hat on Nami's head and returned to her book

Guard SanjiXNami

"I'm bored."

Nami turned over.

"This is boring."
"You know, people eat there."
The redhead glanced at the cook, who was smilling fondly at her. At the moment, the two of them were in the galley. Nami was lying on her belly, on the table. She stuck her tongue out at him.

"So?"
They were guarding the ship. The rest of the crew were out shopping. Nami sighed. She hated her turn to guard. She hated her turn to guard with the cook even more. She glanced at him. For once, he wasn't wearing a suit. Instead, a blue sweatshirt and jeans covered his thing body.

"You look good like that."
He blushed slightly.

"Thanks."
Nami closed her eyes. She heard the cook sitting on her right, and some shuffling. After a bit,she opened her eyes and looked at him. Shockingly, he had two cigarettes up his nose.

After regaining from the shock, Nami started laughing.

"What are you doing?"

"Well...I'm bored too.

Paint NamiXVivi

"Well, I'm not letting a princess sleep on the floor."

"Uhm, then..."

"You can sleep in my bed."
"And you!"
"It's a big bed, princess."

"I-I could just stay in the guys' room, I don't mi-"

"You're staying with me."

After the Straw Hats left Arabasta, the princess had a sudden case of insomnia. The king had every doctor in the country come and see her, but they couldn't find anything wrong with her. So he talked to her. She said she wanted to paint her room another color. The king was confused, but in desperation he agreed. The Royal Guard frantically searched for the exact color she wanted. Each sample they bought back to the palace, the princess refused. In the end, it took three whole days to find the exact color. On that night, after the room was painted, the princess slept.

All Vivi needed was the right tone of orange.

Thunder RobinXNami

Shivering, the redhead ducked under the covers. Outside, it was raining heavily, a violent thunderstorm. Peaking over the covers, Nami whispered to the dark.

"Robin, are you awake?"
"Yes, is something wrong?"
"N-no, of course not. I was-"
Suddenly, a roar was heard and the navigator covered herself with the the woolen blanket.

"Nami, are you afraid of thunderstorms?"
"No!...Well, a little. Yes."

"...Do you want to sleep with me?"
"No, I don't need to-"

Thunder roared again. The navigator got up and skipped over to the archaeologists bed. Robin opened the covers. Nami lied down and snuggled closer to the older woman, who covered her with the heavy blankets.

"Thank you."
"It's okay. This is what nakama are for right? Protecting each other."

Birthday No Pairing

The chef slowly stirred the soup. He glanced at the door as he heard the familiar click it made when opened. He saw the swordsman walking in and returned his glance to the food. The green haired man walked over to him and peeked over his shoulder. It was late at night. The cook was sure it was past midnight. He pondered: Wasn't it a special day or something?

Sudenly, the swordsman placed a poorly wrapped package on the counter and Sanji remembered.

Zoro sighed as he left.

"Happy birthday dude."

Chocolate

Wed, 29 Dec 2010 16:41:36 +0100

"Hey, is that chocolate?"

"Mhm, very expensive and high quality chocolate."

Nami smirked slightly.

"Ooh, gimme a piece."

Robin put down her book and slowly started unwrapping the bar.

"I don't think so."

"What, why the hell not?"

Robin quirked an eyebrow and glanced at the redhead.

"You never offer me anything."

"Sure I do. I offered you a book the other day."

"I don't recall that."

"Well, it's true."

"And where is that book?"

"It's…There."

"Right. There."

"In the shelves, on our room."

"Sure."

The girl sighed in exasperation.

"Okay, I never offer you anything! Except my UNDYING LOVE AND ADMIRATION!"

Robin stared at her for a second before snapping off a piece of the chocolate and eating it.

"You don't even like sweets!" yelled Nami.

"Usually, but this is very exquisite chocolate."

Nami bit her lip nervously.

"Please?" she asked, doing her best puppy eyes.

Robin ate another piece.

"You're making a fool of yourself."

"And you're mean!"

The archaeologist sighed and broke off another piece. She waved it a bit in front of Nami before eating it. Nami could see there was only a piece left.

"I swear I will taste that chocolate Nico Robin!"

Robin smiled her usual smile before slipping the last piece between her lips. Unexpectedly, Nami kissed her. The navigator lingered for a bit after stealing the piece. She took a step back smiling evily and wiped her lips with the back of her hand, a peculiar naughty glitter in her eyes.

"Told you so! Thanks!"

She ran before before Robin could say anything.

"You mischievous, bratty thief!" yelled out Robin. Once she was sure Nami wouldn't be able to see her, she smiled and returned to her book.

How the Straw Hats Ended Up Naked

Wed, 29 Dec 2010 16:41:50 +0100

It was a jolly good day on the Thousand Sunny. Sun shined, seagulls flied above in the light blue sky, powdered by specks of tiny clouds, as the glorious golden gleams of sunlight bathed the ship. All seemed well.

That is, until our favorite, redheaded, short tempered, greedy navigator realized it was all too perfect.

"Robin," she muttered, a tint of nervousness in her voice "don't you think the boys are a bit too silent?"

After a period of awkward silence, worse than it was before, Nami raised an eyebrow and glared at the archaeologist.

"Robin!" she yelled, trying to hide a passionate fury. Robin looked up from her book, a blank expression on her face.

"Mhm?"

"Isn't everything too quiet?"

The archaeologist's expression remained exactly the same.

"Sorry, I don't know. I haven't been paying attention, this book is quite enthralling."
"I noticed." groaned Nami, who got up from the deck chair, and walked across the deck, unfortunately tripping on a discarded deck of cards, after which, she fell flat on the quite solid deck.

"Decked by a deck, all fault of those stupid idiots." she immediately thought, as she got up, spitting grass. She proceeded to walk into the boys room. Big mistake. Faced with all seven boys of the crew stark naked, who didn't seem even a bit surprised or worried with her presence, the only words she managed to say were:
"What the fuck."

The monotone pronunciation didn't quite transmit the feelings that erupted within her. Feelings of anger, despair and incredibility, which were probably wouldn't be the feelings of a regular 18-year old confronted with four hot boys, a cyborg, a skeleton and a reindeer, stripped of all their clothing. Unfortunately for Nami, she was definitely not regular, but these sort of occurrences certainly where far too regular on that ship, with that crew.

"Oi, Nami! Join our naked party!" screamed the always too excited captain. The blond cook dumbly nodded, obviously daydreaming. Brook proceed to flip and tried to cover himself even though he had nothing to cover. Skull joke.

"Yeah, it's not like we haven't seen you naked once before. Or twice." said Usopp, fondly recalling Alabasta and Thriller Bark. Zoro behaved like Zoro, that is, he did absolutely nothing because he was sleeping. Franky grinned slightly.

"Join, join!" screamed Chopper, more excited about the possibility of Nami joining one of their games, than excited about...Uuuhhh...Well, he has no interest in the naked human female form, as he is a reindeer. Nami groaned uncomfortably.

"Don't be stupid."
"What's the problem?" asked Luffy "We're family, right?"

She pondered on that for a few seconds.

"I guess but-"

"STRIP HER!"

Soon, after a vicious attack, Nami was left stark naked.

"You're paying for this!" she yelled, beginning to make mental calculations on the price. Secretly, she was a bit happy, as she would profit. And it's not like she has any modesty anyway.

"What's going on?" muttered a curious Robin, walking into the scene of the crime. Noticing the state of her companions, she quietly began to walk back. Nami grinned evilly. She was shameless...But Robin was not. She began to walk towards the archaeologist, grinning maliciously.

"Come on Robin, join the party."
"...No..."
"Don't be shy." murmured the navigator, getting dangerously close. As the older woman turned around to run, the navigator basically glomped her, and began to undress her.

"C'mon, we're family!"

"Nami!"

"Well, first time I've seen Nami acting like this." blankly said Usopp.

"For me it's not." grumbled Franky, remembering the "event" at Enies Lobby with Kalifa.

And so, this finishes the tale of how the Straw Hats ended up naked. Even though it hardly explained anything.

Books

Wed, 29 Dec 2010 16:14:40 +0100

Nami was taking a nap on a deck chair as the Thousand Sunny sailed peacefully. The weather was great, and the route was clear. Nothing to worry about. Well, at least that's what our dear navigator thought.

"Nami?"

"Mhm?"
"Who do you like on the ship?"
The girl sat up suddenly, taking off her glasses and glared at the archaeologist.

"That's none of your business!"
"Oh, so you do like someone."cooed Robin, smiling warmly.

"No!"

"But if you really didn't like anybody, you would've just said so. I read it on a psychology book. The state of panic you demonstrated means you're hiding something. It's a common slip."

Nami rubbed her temples, trying to calm the headache that was beginning to torment her.

"I finally got the idiots off my back, and now you're annoying me. Why are you doing this?"

"Like I said, I read a psychology book and wanted to try out the things I learned."
"We don't need a ship shrink."

"You don't really need an archaeologist either."

"Look, Robin, I'm going to tan. Don't disturb me."
"But now I'm curious."
Nami groaned and lied down.

"Go away."
"Fine."

After a bit of silence, the archaeologist-psychologist returned with a familiar book. Nami facepalmed and slowly got up.

"What are you doing with the ship's log book "

"Evidence. You wrote a lot about Zoro in Alabasta and Skypiea."

"Yes, I did. I spent a lot of time with Zoro in Alabasta and Skypiea."

"You write a lot about Luffy in all the books."

"In case you forgot, Luffy's the captain. Which of the books is that one you're holding?"
"The one you started right after I joined."
Nami blushed suddenly.
"Oh, err..."
"And yes, I did read those 20 pages you spent badmouthing me in the previous one."
"Well, to be fair, you used to be a villain."
"I didn't expect you to be nice. I also didn't expect that very colorful vocabulary you used."
"Sorry."
"Well," Robin sighed as she contemplated the book "I guess I won't find anything on the log."

"I'm glad you figured that out." said Nami, who started to walk away.

"Where are you going "

"That's none of your business. How's that for a common slip."
"It means you're getting annoyed, right."
"Goodbye Robin."
"Bye."

Robin sighed and returned to the library, to store the log book. She placed it with the others, making sure they were in order, and searched for the psychology book she read earlier. She found it and took it out.

"Here's your orange juice, Nami-san! Now, if you may excuse me, I have to go feed the idiots." said Sanji, as he placed he bright colored drink in front of the navigator. He picked up a tray full of diverse food and left frowning slightly. Nami sighed and sipped her drink.

"You spend a lot of time with Sanji, when we're on the ship."
"OH, for the love of..."

Robin smiled her usual calm smile as she sat next to Nami.
"How did you come in without me noticing?"
"I can be sneaky too."
Nami sighed and stirred her drink with the straw.
"You were saying?"
"You spend a lot of time with Sanji."
Nami looked away.

"I spend more time with you."
"That doesn't matter. Out of the guys, Sanji is the one you spend more time with."
"That's because hes not a idi- Okaaay, he's not as much of an idiot like the others. Think about it. Luffy, Usopp ad Chopper are practically children, Zoro's always sleeping and I have absolutely nothing to talk about with Franky and Brook."

"Good point. Honestly, I think Sanji would be the best person on this ship for you"

Nami glared at her.
"Shut up."
"Only if you tell me who you like."
"I like Brook."
"Really?"

Nami stared at Robin in silence.

"Oh." said the raven haired woman afer a few seconds " You were joking."
The navigator got up and headed for the door.

"Goodbye, Robin."
"Bye."
-

Nami stared at the ocean in stiff silence as the sun began to disappear into the luminous horizon. Robin walked over to hr, holding the dreaded book.

"I was reading the book and-"

Nami ripped the book out of Robins and threw it overboard. She returned her gaze to the skyline, leaning against the rail.

"You know, books cost money."
Nami remained silent.

"Of course you do."
Once again, the navigator was quiet.

"Nami?"
"Go away."

"But I read that-" Nami grabbed the older woman shoulders, piercingly glaring at her.

"You-FINE, you wanna know who I like?"

Violently pulling Robin down to be in reach, Nami kissed her. They broke apart after a few seconds, each staring dumbstruck at the other. Suddenly, Nami slapped Robin and ran off.
"The book said nothing about this..." muttered Robin, as she rubbed her sore cheek, a small smile appearing on her lips.

Hesitation

Wed, 29 Dec 2010 16:10:27 +0100

Nami paced around in the library, trying very hard to not completely freak out. Sanji and Zoro watched her quietly. Zoro was the first to speak ever since they arrived.

"Dude, you're so dead."

Nami glared at him.

"Shut up, I am not dead!"
"You're right." he said, grinning scornfully " Your precious friendship is."

She glared at him again.

"Zoro, remind me why I am your friend."
"Beats me."
Sanji glanced nervously at the two of them, adjusting his reading glasses.

"Please, guys, play nice. If you fight in the library again, we're getting expelled."

"Shitty cook wannabe."

"What did you call me, moss head?"

"If it wasn't for you smoking in here, we wouldn't be in probation in the first place!"

Nami roared with fury as she stomped to where they were.

"I don't remember you trying to stop him, MOSS HEAD."

"Very nice, very nice. You're ganging up on me."

"Aargh, this doesn't matter! Vivi will be here any moment!"

"Correction." muttered Sanji sheepishly "She's already here."

Nami gawked at the glass doors. She could see Vivi heading towards them, although she was still a bit far away.

"Well, at least I'm not alone. Right guys?" she asked, grinning at Zoro and Sanji.

"I...Have football practice." said Zoro, getting up.

"And I'm going to have a Geometry test tomorrow. Need to study. Sorry."

They smiled awkwardly when they passed by Vivi, as they left. The blue haired girl quickly reached Nami.

"Hi." nervously muttered the redhead.

"You left this note in my locker." blankly said Vivi as she handed Nami the note. She didn't try to grab it.

"Yes, I did."
Vivi waved the note in front of her.

"Is this true?"

Nami contemplated the possibility of lying. But she couldn't.

"Yes."

Vivi sighed impatiently.

"Then say it."
"What?"

"Say it out loud."
"But-"
"I want to hear you say it."

Nami dry swallowed, blushing heavily.

"I-I-I lo-I-I l-l-l-lo-lo,hum,I lov-,err,I like-No, uh, I l-l-"

"Nami!"
"I LOVE YOU!"

Vivi smiled slightly and looked down, as she started to blush. She quickly leaned forward and kissed Nami. Both took a step back, both blushing bright red.

"I...I love you too."

Jaws

Wed, 29 Dec 2010 15:44:29 +0100

Nami leaned against the boat and glared at the cook across from her.

"What are you mad at me for?"

"This is all your fault."
"What,no it's not"
"What's up with the attitude?"
"I'm not just your love sick puppy,I can actually calm myself in a crisis."
"Hmm...Maybe it's split personality."
Sanji rolled his eyes.

"Yeah,exactly,it's split personality."
"You're acting very out of character."
"You can't expect me to behave like a moron every second of day."
"Yeah,but usually around me...Now that I think of it, we never just hang out."
"You call this hanging out?"
"That's not what I meant."
The Mini-Merry rocked violently,throwing the redhead navigator into the cook's arms.
"Are you okay?"

"Ugh,I'm fine."
"Okay, get off,please."

"Geez,have a little heart in this crisis."

"Nami, your knee in on my crotch and it hurts."

"Ooooh."
She moved back to where she was before.

"Sorry about that."
They stared in silence at each other.

"Sanji, can I ask you something?"
"Sure."
She shifted nervously and looked away.

"Do you like me?"
"You're my nakama."
"I meant...Like-like."

He raised a curly eyebrow. Nami caught a quick flash of the blush that spread across the cook's face when she asked, but now that rosy-tint was completely gone.

"...Are we teenagers again?"

"...Sanji,we really are teenagers. You only stop being a teenager when you're twenty."
"Well,I don't know about you, but I'm 21"
"You're 19."
"21."
"19. I asked Zeff when I was at the restaurant."

They stared in silence at each other. Again.

"Wait, what?"
"Uh?"
"That's not possible. You left before I officially joined the crew, so you couldn't ask Zeff after. Why would you have any interest before?"
This time,Nami was the one who blushed.

"No reason."
The boat shook violently again.

"Unless...You were interested in me for some reason..."

Both of them blushed violently.

"Of course not, I was just curious..."
"Really?"

He seemed disappointed.

"Well...I kinda like you."
"...I kinda like you too."

"So..."
"Yeah...You want to go have dinner together on the next island we stop at?"
"Like...A date?"
"I guess you can call it that."

"Oh. Okay then."
"Right."
"Thanks."
"For what?"

"For bringing this up. I would've never have the courage to tell you."

"...Oh...You know,if this wasn't a crisis I would've never calm myself enough to actually talk to you. You're too cute."
She looked away.

"Is that why you like me?"

"What?"

"...You only like me for my looks."
"...Not exactly. It was something about the way you look that made me fall for you but..."
"What?"
"There was something in your eyes. I don't know, something different. Then I got to know you better. A lot better. And I fell completely for you. You should thank your sister."

She slowly raised an eyebrow.

"You feel in love with me because I was a sad little girl?"
" What can I say, I like to protect. But seriously, it was that strength of yours."
She looked away.

"I'm not strong. I just-"
"You are strong. Stronger than me, at least. What about you?"

"Uh?"
"Why do you like me?"
"I don't know."
"Sure you do."
"...You have pretty eyes. And then I learned how brave and selfless you were. I mean, you had just met me and still, you went with Luffy and..."

"I know. I'm an idiot."

Both of them smiled.

"You really are."
"Thanks a lot."
They laughed a little and looked at each other in silence. A pleasant silence.

"I never realized how funny you were."

He shrugged.

"I guess I am."
"So...What are we going to do about the giant sea king circling around us?"
"I would kick it. But it would swallow me whole. I'm not sure I can kick when I'm being chewed?"
"And we're just going to wait for the Sunny?"
"I guess so."
"Any ideas on how to pass the time?"

He threw her a suggestive look.

"Sanji!"
"What,what did I say?"

"It's not what you said,it's what you did?"
"I did something?"
"You idiot."

Both of then laughed as the boat started shaking violently again.

Intoxicated

Wed, 29 Dec 2010 12:07:52 +0100

Nami sighed as she swung the empty bottle in her hand. Maybe it was the booze that was altering her perception, but it sure was a lovely night. She shook her head, trying to clear her mind of thoughts. Not any particular type of thoughts. Just thinking in general. She yawned loudly as she made her way to the galley. A snack would be nice. She grinned madly as she walked inside, shutting the door behind.

"HI~I! Anyone the~ere?" she sang cheerfully. Of course, there was nobody there, it was way past midnight. She scratched her head, yawning again. Honestly, she didn't intend to get this drunk. But Luffy started a party, and she drank one...two...ten...five...a gazillion...Ugh, how many bottles of beer did she drink? Humming quietly, she approached the cupboards and opened one, looking inside.

"Nami-san? Do you need something?"

She turned her head around, in intoxicated confusion.

"Sanji?"

"Sorry, I heard noise and thought it was Luffy."
"Ooh." she muttered, getting up. She grabbed the counter, to avoid falling. She grinned again.

"Hey, Sanji, why don't you keep me company?"
"Uh, well- Wait, are you drunk?"
"Just a bit. But I'm okay, I'm okay!"

"Riiight."

He grabbed her wrist slightly and led her to the table.

"Here, sit down."
She did and looked up at him.

"Your eyes are pretty."
"Uh-hm, let me get you a nice, cold glass of water."
He walked over to the sink and grabbed a flower print glass. While he was filling it with water, Nami snickered loudly.

"Why don't you wear jeans more often. You look good in them. I mean, you have a nice ass."
Sanji froze for a second, before looking back in disbelief, blushing deeply. He walked over to her and handed her the glass, looking away. The redhead laughed loudly as she grabbed it.

"You're cute when you blush like that."
He muttered something, still looking away.
"Hm?"
"Nothing...Are you okay?"
"Yes, mom." she said, still laughing.

"This isn't funny."
"For me it is."
"You're drunk."
"So?"
"I...Ugh."
"C'mon, lighten up."

"Tell me one good thing about this situation?"
"Well, you're taking care of a hot woman who already loves you."

Her smile started to fade. She stared at the dumbstruck cook.

"Did I say that out loud?"
He nodded slightly. Suddenly, the night didn't seems so nice anymore. She sobered up almost immediately and ran to the girls quarters and slid into her bed, fast and stealthy so Robin wouldn't wake up.

She buried her head on the pillow. Her evening plans did not include a confession, but she couldn't go back now.

"Well, maybe it's easier this way." she thought, as she turned around and stared at the ceiling "Like ripping off a bandage..."

Nami sighed loudly. Tomorrow wouldn't be very pleasant.

Hot Blooded

Wed, 29 Dec 2010 12:02:14 +0100

The bright red light shined through the window. Sanji mumbled incoherently and rolled, getting the covers all entangled on him. As the loud rap music began to play he got up and opened the before mentioned window.

"Turn that shit down,you fucker! And turn off the fucking light!"

The green haired guy that lived in front of him also opened his window, scowling.

"Shut up! I can do whatever I want!"

"Fuck you!"
"No, fuck you!"

"I have to go to work early in the morning, you bastard!"
"Well, suck it up like a man!"

"I'll kick your ass!"
"Oh yeah, why don't you try?"
"Fine, I'm going there right now!"
"Not if I get there first!"
Both men closed the window and turned around. Sanji quickly put on some old jeans he found on the floor and ran downstairs, without even a shirt or socks on.

He opened the front door and walked out. His neighbor was standing in front of his own house.

They lived on a dead end street, and the only other house around was right at the end of the roads, with their houses being on the sides, perfectly parallel. Both walked onto the road, staring at each other as if they were starring in an old samurai movie. Sanji starting grinding his teeth. This was the last time Zoro messed with him.

10 minutes before

Zoro yawned loudly as he dropped the dumbbell on the couch and turned on the red spotlight. For some reason, he liked how the room looked covered in red light, even if it killed his eyes. He sat on his favorite chair and turned on the stereo and the TV, while reaching for a bowl of tasty chips.

"Turn that shit down, you fucker! And turn off the fucking light!" he heard, as he prepared to stuff a handful of chips in his mouth.

He quickly got up. Scowling, he opened the window, glaring at his blond neighbor.

"Shut up! I can do whatever I want!"

"Fuck you!"
"No, fuck you!"

"I have to go to work early in the morning, you bastard!"
"Well, suck it up like a man!"

"I'll kick your ass!"
"Oh yeah, why don't you try?"
"Fine, I'm going there right now!"
"Not if I get there first!" he yelled at the blond. In a flash, he walked downstairs, grabbing his kendo swords. He wasn't wearing anything, besides his boxers. He quickly opened the door, just in time to see his neighbor walking outside.

The road was dirty and old. The grass on both their lawns was terrible, completely yellow and dry. Since both of them worked all day, they rarely had time to take care of their houses. The street itself was badly taken care off, with the exception of the house at the end of the street. Both walked onto the road, staring at each other as if they were starring in an old samurai movie. Zoro grunted. This was the last time Sanji messed with him.

3 minutes before

Nami suppressed a scream. Quickly getting dressed, she jumped out of bed. She walked downstairs and went into the kitchen, grabbing an old broom. The redhead quickly walked out the main door, grabbing onto the broom as if it was the only thing keeping her alive. She slammed the door, alarming the guys.

"Uh, Nami?"
"Oh, Nami, did we wake you up?"

The small angry glint on her eyes immediately answered.

"Shut. The fuck. UP. And not just shut up and go home, only to do the same thing tomorrow. Shut up and let me sleep, forever! Get it?"
Zoro scoffed.

"And who's gonna stop us from fighting? You?"

5 minutes later

Nami smiled madly as she walked inside. She dropped the remains of the broom on the floor and walked upstairs. She began to take her clothes off as she walked to her bedroom, still smiling.

She flung her bra over to the dresser and dropped on her bed, not even bothering to cover her almost naked body up as she began to fall asleep. Her insane smile turned to one of contentment.

She made sure neither of the guys would ever bother her again.