Sunny set sail few days ago but for Nami time seemed to pass so slowly.
Here she was, Sitting at her little tangerine garden, trying to relax and forget every thing that has happened during last two months
Except... She couldn't.
She was remembering over and over these peculiar two months.
Everything began when Straw hat crew split in two, because of the Captains orders.
Nami, Sanji, Brook, And Chopper along with Momo got to sail to find island Zou while others fought with notorious Donquixote family on Dreserossa.
Crew that got to sail on Sunny, encountered Pirates from one of the four emperors Big Mom, like always Sanji protected Nami and the others, thanks to him they were able to get away, before heading to Zou, straw-hats stopped at the shore of a small town.
Sun was finally setting, Nami changed her clothes and went out on the deck.
Momo and Chopper where still freaked out from recent events with Doffy and Big mom's crew, So they were keeping their eyes looking for another enemy to appear, While Brook acting positive as usual, was playing relaxing Soft melody.
"Where's Sanji kun ?"
Nami looked around.
"He is preparing dinner Nami san" Brook cut off his music
"Ah.. thanks"
Nami headed back inside the Sunny and went down the stairs, She felt delicious aroma coming up from the kitchen
"Sanji kun ?" She looked around.
"My Dear Nami swan, Dinner is almost ready"
Sanji came out from the refrigerator carrying out basket full of fruits and berries.
"I wanted to ask you to look after Momo and Sunny, I'm heading out to find some info about Zou"
"Then i'm coming with you" he put down the basket on the counter.
"No no.. I'm worried about the ship, what if someone attacks us again? I need you to stay here and protect it".
"Nami san the ship is hidden well, besides Chopper and Brooke can take care of Momo"
He lit up his cigarette and exhaled the smoke few seconds later, while looking in Nami's eyes.
"But.. Well. fine" Nami rolled her eyes.
"We should go now."
They went out on the deck, The sun was setting down, leaving soft pink and purple colors in the sky, Nami grabbed her clima-tact.
"Brook, Chopper.. Me and Nami san are going out to find some information about Zou, Take care of Momo and The ship"
"Of Course, Sanji san" Said Brook.
While Chopper widened his eyes, "what if something happens ?"
"We'll be back in no time " Nami smiled to reassure him.
"Besides, dinner and the dessert are waiting on the table" Said Sanji and jumped off from the ship.
They walked around for few hours, but couldn't find any kind of information about this mysterious island.
Nami felt safe next to Sanji and wasn't even annoyed when he gave her thousands of complements, after all this fighting and running, it felt good to just walk around.
"So.. Nami swan" Sanji looked down on her face
"Since we are .. Well.. You know, just the two of us, walking in the town .. Can i call this a date maybe ?"
"What?" Nami raised her eyebrow
"Of course Not! We are together to get some intel, that's all"
"Ahhh Nami swan why don't you give me a chance" Sanji sighted and put his hands in pockets.
He was so funny that Nami couldn't stop but giggle.
"Well.. come to think of it, You do deserve a date"
"WHAT? REALLY?" Sanji almost fell down.
"Easy there Sanji kun" Nami laughed.
"You protected crew when that psycho Doflamingo went after us and thanks to you we've counter attacked Big Mom, So.. Yeah you deserve a date"
"Nami Swaaan" Sanji whirled on his toes.
"You can invite me to have dinner"
Nami pointed her index finger
"Just dinner Sanji kun"
"Well in that case" Sanji smoked his cigarette.
"How about we go back on Sunny, and i myself will prepare our dinner"
"That sounds even better" Nami giggled, and they went ahead to get back.
Momo and Chopper were asleep, Nami went inside.
"Brook, you can go and rest, i'll look after the Ship" Said Sanji and rolled up sleeves of his shirt.
"Are you sure Sanji san? You must be tired"
"Yeah it's okay, though.. I'll prepare dinner for Nami, then i can look after the Ship"
"All Right, i'll accompany your preparation with my music than."
Sanji went inside the kitchen.
Meanwhile Nami took shower and when she was about to put her usual clothes on
She thought "ah.. Its a date after all.. Have it your way cook"
She opened her wardrobe and took new little black dress. After she put it on, Nami looked in the mirror, Her hair was still damp making it look wavier than usual, and the dress clung on to her body, showing her cleavage.
"Hmm.. Is it to much maybe ?"
Nami looked at herself, and she liked what she saw.
There was two gentle knocks on her door, when she opened in front of her was Sanji, who as usual was dressed classically in black shirt and tie.
"Oh" She put her index finger on Sanji's tie "Our dress code seems to be black today huh?"
"Yes, It seems so " Sanji answered calmly in a confident manner.
"Every color goes well with your beauty Nami dear"
Then he gave her his arm
"Shall we ?"
Nami put her arm around his And they went out on a deck.
"Tonight, the weather is warm and delightful, So, i thought we could have dinner next to your Tangerine trees" Sanji lead Nami upstairs on the deck.
"As expected from you, that's a good idea Sanji Kun" Nami smiled.
When they reached tangerine garden, Nami saw round table full with different trays of food, a bottle of wine and candles.
"Ah Sanji kun you took this so seriously" She giggled.
Sanji cleared his throat
"Well, you finaly gave me a chance to have a date with you so.."
"Seriously, you really outdid yourself Sanji kun!" Said Nami, after trying one of the dishes that Sanji prepared.
He smiled and refilled Nami's wine glass.
Unlike other times, Tonight, Sanji seemed to be serious, confident and gallant all at the same time.
Of course he told her a lot of compliments but she enjoyed it, it felt different to have dinner with Sanji like this, alone.
She enjoyed company of her crew mates but there was always something about Sanji.
The way he would protect her, how passionate he was about preparing delicious food and protecting his nakama.
After second glass of wine, Nami carefully looked at Sanji, studying his features, somehow his light blue eyes looked hypnotizing.
He was handsome, Nami couldn't deny that.
After third Glass of wine, while Sanji discussed trafalgar Law and Luffy's alliance.
Nami was looking on his hand movements, When talking about something Sanji loved to use his hand gestures along. He had big hands and beautifully structured long fingers, for a moment Nami gave in and imagined how good would it feel to have these hands all over her.
Then she shook her head, long time has passed since she had that kind of closure with someone. Besides, ever since she left her village and joined Strawhats she gave herself no-relationship-with-nakama kind of principal, That she was following till this evening...
"Is Something wrong Nami san ? " Sanji looked concerned.
"Am i boring you with my blabbering?"
"No.. No.. I was just thinking"
"About ?"
"It's stupid, but i really want to ask you.."
"Go ahead"
"You are a gentleman no doubt about it, but.. Your actions are same with basically every woman you meet"
Nami sipped her wine from her fourth glass.
"Why is that so ?"
"Well" Sanji crossed his arms,
"I appreciate beauty, and i have respect for every woman that i meet, i think that even the most fragile woman can be stronger than a man, even thought i feel good when i have a chance to take care and protect them"
"I see.." Nami stood up from the chair and walked down to the first floor deck
"Coming ?" She turned her head back.
"Yes, Nami dear"
Sanji fixed his tie and went downstairs.
They were standing at the deck watching waves, ocean seemed to be calm.
"Nami san" Sanji cleared his throat
Nami looked up to him, she kind of was feeling stupid for asking Sanji about his actions with woman.
"You.. You are dear to me.. Nami san"
"Hah" he laughed
"You were the main reason for me to join Strawhats, of course i came to acknowledge and get friends with everyone even that moss head, but.. But you have special place in my heart and in my life Nami san.."
Then Sanji put his hand above hers, Waiting for a response, she didn't remove her hand from his..
This was already something to him.
"If .. If you would just give me a chance Nami.."
She was looking in his eyes, studying his expression and listening carefully.
"What the heck" she shook her head and rose on her tiptoes, without letting go his hand she put her other hand on Sanji's shoulder, took a deep breath and kissed him.