It had been only a couple of days that the straw-hat crew had set sail after Enies Lobby.
The crew went back to water 7 were they found out that there ship Merry had been fixed almost as good as new.
In addition both Paulie and Franky had joined the crew and said there good-byes to their hometown.
Nobody was more happy perhaps than Luffy, for he had two members added AND he finally had his precious musician in his crew.
Despite the fact there were more people on Merry it was just as cheerful as ever...every now and then when the crew had finished their jobs Franky would usually sing his silly songs and everybody would be entertained.
Paulie in the other hand made a small bench for himself and made the crew's first gambling place.
He loved playing against Luffy the most, because he had just as bad luck than he did.
He didn't dare play against Nami though... that women was miraculously good at gambling and knew her odds in her games.
The only person who didn't enjoy themselves as much was Robin.
Despite of what had happened in Enies Lobby she still felt bad and usually spent her time alone in the far side of the deck on her favorite fordable chair.
Every now and then she would look at one of her crew members and smile or laugh softly when they did something funny or stupid, but really she just spent her time looking at the expanded blue sea.
" Robin swan your snack is ready," said Sanji with love in his eyes as he walked towards were she was.
She looked up and smiled, " Ah thank you Mr. Cook."
She happily accepted the small plate of delicate food and thanked Sanji again.
He walked wobbly back to the kitchen, " I can die happy now".
Robin smiled as Sanji left, but when he closed the door of the kitchen her smile vanished.
She felt a bit alone at times like these... when everybody was busy.
Nami was busy in her small room working on her map.
Luffy and Ussop would be near the cannon shooting at things from afar ( Their relationship of friends had come back).
Chopper would be in his room making rumble balls or other things.
Sanji would be cooking... Franky and Paulie would work on the ship ( They had decided to give the ship a coat of shimmer to avoid the wood's color or for it to rot).
And Zoro ... where was Zoro?
Robin gave an interested look around for the green headed swordsmen.
For some bizarre reason he seemed be avoiding her.
Despite his hard work on trying to help her back in Enies Lobby he put his distance from her.
Yesterday Robin couldn't find a place to enjoy her book due to the crew's noise level, so she decided to go near the gallows were it was quiet.
Zoro was sleeping there, and when he heard her footsteps he opened his eyes and got up and leaved.
She looked not very far her eyes slowly went to her right and there was Zoro doing his one finger sit ups.
She sighed and left her glance at him and reached for her book.
She flipped trough the pages and started to read out loud softly.
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" Its no good," she said closing her book.
She didn't feel like reading she just wanted time for herself, she placed her hands over her face calmly.
" Whats no good ?" said a strong firm voice next to her.
She slowly turned her head to see Zoro sitting down the opposite side of her.
She forced a smile, " Its nothing Mr. Swordsman I said its no good, because I'm tired of reading.
"Then you should get another hobby," said Zoro reaching for his kitanas he had left near the wall.
" Like what," said Robin surprisingly.
Zoro looked at her in shock... she had actually asked for help from someone.
Zoro looked lost, " Um.. well... I dunno something you like...".
" I know that much," she said amusingly.
" Well do something like read... or ... I dunno," said Zoro shrugging.
" What do you do as a hobby," she asked although she knew pretty much what.
Zoro looked thoughtful for a second ( Only a second) then looked at her, " I train myself... eat... sleep... train some more...sleep.. polish my swods... eat... sleep".
" Sounds like fun," she said glumly.
Zoro raised his one of his eyebrow, " are you... did you just... get an attitude with me"?
She realized her mistake, " I'm sorry Mr. Swordsman... that was not right what I said...".
" Its okay," he said placing his kitanas aside.
She shock her head slightly, " No its not okay you were just trying to help and I go and say something bad like that,".
" Oi... Robin..," said Zoro getting up.
She looked up at him.
" Stop apologizing... its fine everybody has there moments now and then," he said placing his kitanas on his waist.
Robin couldn't help but look at him now, " Moments... what is that suppose to mean"?
Zoro looked at her calmly, " It means that everybody has a certain moment in their live that gets very hard... and it usually takes it time".
" So then have you had your moment yet Mr. Swordsman"? Asked Robin curiously.
He nodded in response, " I did... but it wasn't lately... it was in my childhood."
She looked at the small scent of hurt in his eyes as he spoke.
" I'm sorry...". Said Robin.
" That! That right there," said Zoro impatiently.
She looked up at him in confusion.
" That is exactly what I'm talking to you about... stop apologizing for things" said Zoro.
"Im sorry". Said Robin, closing her eyes.
" I said stop it," said Zoro.
" I'm sorry," she said again then looked shock at what she just said.
" Errr...,"
" I'm s-
Zoro placed his hand on her mouth.
" The next words out of your mouth better not be I'm sorry," said Zoro trying to be calm.
She looked shock at her current situation.
She started to have a weir feeling in her stomach.
Zoro relieved his hand and looked at her, " Well... is there something you want to say"?
" No," responded Robin a bit scared.
Zoro frowned at her response... it was the right response, but the way she said it made him feel bad.
He started to wonder if he placed his hand too hard... he didn't mean too, but maybe he did over did it.
" Robin," said Zoro with a mild concern.
" Did... I... hurt you or something," said Zoro a bit awkward.
She shock her head and forced a smile, " No Mr. Swordsman I'm fine".
She got up and left towards her room, but Zoro held her shoulder back.
" Oi if I hurt you just tell me, " said Zoro softly.
She stayed silent until Zoro turned himself to face her.
" Well," said Zoro waiting for her response.
" Mr. Swordsman...can I ask for a small favor," she asked looking down making her long black hair create a shadow over her face.
" Hmm ?" mumbled Zoro a bit confused.
In a fast motion she placed herself on Zoro... LITERALY.
She placed her head on his shoulder crying.
" Please...hold me".
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