A/N: I don't own One piece, but I do own this story. Zoro has a second fight with Mihawk, and doesn't survive. My friend likes LuffyxNami so yes there is some of that in this story. I'm not good at fighting scenes, so I didn't show Zoro and Mihawk fighting...It's only my second story so, yeah. Easy on the comments...

Remembering

Nami ran up to where Zoro lay on the ground. His hair was matted with blood, and body covered in bandages with Chopper's care. Zoro was breathing heavily, with each breath he winced in pain. Nami kneeled next to him, tears streaming down her cheeks.

"Z-z-zoro...don't die...please...!" Nami whispered desperately.

Chopper was struggling not to cry. "NO! I won't let him die, as this ship's doctor!" he sprinted towards his room for more medical supplies, leaving Nami and Zoro alone.

There was silence. Zoro took in one raspy breath and coughed up blood.

Nami's eyes widened with worry. She reached over to help him. But Zoro stopped her by grabbing her wrist gently.

"Don't" he said softly.

"But...you're hurt!" Nami stammered.

"I know..." Zoro closed his eyes.

Nami's eyes widened, thinking the worst. "No...Zoro..!"

Zoro and unexspectedly smiled, it wasn't a sad smile, but a happy one. "Gomen, Nami...I love you."

Nami gasped and woke up, drenched in cold sweat. She rubbed her head and sighed. That event happened a year ago, but that smile never dissapeared from her mind. Nami decided to go up on deck to get some fresh air.

When she came up, Nami was surprised that Luffy was up already. She tried to sneak past him, but by the small twitch if his ears, she could tell that he heard her already.

"...why are you up so early...?" Luffy asked in a distant voice.

"W-well...I was dreaming about...like..what happened...that day..." Nami muttered, looking away. There was a uncomfortable silence.

"...you know...I miss him too..."

Nami turned around to glance at Luffy. He was trying his best to stifle his crying.

"Luffy..." Nami had never seen him in such a state. She hugged Luffy gently. His shoulders tensed for a moment, then he relaxed a little bit.

"T-thanks...Nami..." Luffy was clenching up his fists so tightly that they were bleeding. Tears streamed down his face.

Nami put her forehead against Luffy's.

such a warm, comforting feeling...this feeling was so familiar that she kissed him.

Luffy couldn't understand why she was doing this, but he kissed her back hesitantly. Suddenly Nami pulled away from him, eyes watering.

"I-I'm sorry Luffy..!" she looked away. "i-it just seems so familiar..."

Luffy looked at Nami sympathetically. "Nami...its gonna be okay..."

Nami held on to Luffy tightly. "D-do you think...that he left me because he hated me...?"

Luffy was shocked at her words. "No! He..he really...loved you...he did..." Luffy clutched Nami's hand tightly.

"I promise...that I'll protect you in his place..."

Nami leaned on to his shoulder. "Thank You Luffy..."

Just then, there was a clank of swords, and the familiar jingle of earrings in the wind.

The End

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