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Comfort During A Storm
A storm hit over the Going Merry around midnight just as Nami had predicted. Zoro who was on watch at the time was glad his turn was over for the night. Although by the time he reached the men's cabin he was thoroughly soaked and regretted not bringing his rain coat out with him earlier, like he was advised.
He nudged Usopp awake and relayed to the sleepy marksman his watch was up. Grumbling he got up and moved to go outside, but was stopped by a coat thrown at him. He turned to ask about it, but Zoro cut him off saying he would need it. The long-nosed sniper just shrugged taking his word for it and left through the hatch.
The swordsman in turn stripped out of his wet clothes and threw on a new, dry, pair of pants before dropping heavily on the couch. He grabbed the blanket that hung over the back of the couch and covered himself in it. With that he lay back down and promptly fell asleep.
He estimated it had probably been about two or three hours later when his rest was interrupted. Luffy had been awoken by a rather loud crash of thunder and had fallen out of his hammock. Startled by the loud noise he recalled an incident like this that had occurred years ago, before he ate the gum-gum fruit. (a/n: refer to my other oneshot called The Beat of the Rain for this incident grins)
He didn't fear storms as much anymore but this one bothered him a bit for some reason. He crawled back into his hammock and tried to get comfortable again. Thunder sounded again and Luffy found he couldn't sleep. He dropped out of his hammock and padded across the floor towards the couch.
His swordsman was sleeping soundly on it and Luffy figured he wouldn't mind if there was company. Quietly he lay down next to Zoro and snuggled in close, readjusting the blanket around the both of them. Zoro, whose back was facing the couch backing, snapped awake at the weight and heat next of him. He eyed the mass of raven hair pushed into his chest. He sighed, "Luffy, what's up? I'm tired…"
"I can't sleep because of the storm…not alone…" came his Captains muffled reply.
Zoro fought back a blush as Luffy snuggled into his bare chest.
"Fine, but let me get more comfortable…" he gave in.
Zoro changed position slightly so he fit more comfortably against Luffy. He lay his arm over the younger boy, and unconsciously pulled him closer. Luffy sighed contentedly as he lie against his swordsman's broad chest. He knew Zoro wouldn't push him away, especially if he played his actions right. With this accomplished he was able to sleep and quickly did so. Zoro briefly wondered why Luffy was bothered by storms in the first place, but decided to question the boy about it in the morning. He followed suit, resting his head against Luffy's as he relaxed into the younger boy.
Sometimes being the first mate wasn't so bad...
End…
Okay so I suck at fluff or whatever you want to call it…but I had to try because ZoLu is the best pairing ever in my opinion. My favorite pairing to read…Read and Review please! Thanks.
Love ya,
Blaze