Unexpected, but not at all unpleasant. It was so strange but so understandable that it led here.

Sharing the peace of the library, sunbathing together, becoming close friends.

Seeing each other every night before bed, so many changes of clothes and after so many showers. None of it seemed abnormal. They shared a room and harbored no shame around the other.

Nights after nightmare's spent in each other's arms and beds. An innocent flirt as a joke. An honest compliment. Nothing that any girl would be ashamed to say she'd done before.

But it started with a drunken kiss on a dare, luckily unseen by any of the boys. A night spent together without a nightmare, just desiring someone close. An embarrassing position to wake up in. A smile with just the right amount of blushing before changing for the day ahead. A gaze that maybe lingered a bit longer than expected.

Turning around one day and noticing her gaze lingering back. Thoughts that neither shared but both were thinking.

One brave step. An embrace from behind while the other woman was in the middle of changing for bed. A look of confusion on both faces. One brave step. The surprised woman turned to face her roommate and put her arms on the other's shoulders. One brave step. A kiss. Neither really knowing why, only knowing it was enjoyable.

Waking up in what were before embarrassing positions, but now feels enjoyable. No feelings, but it certainly was fun.

It became more frequent, things went further. Allowing exploration which was new to both of them. The only ones in the room, they had no fear of discovery. No fear of each other's reactions after those first brave steps.

Stolen glances out on deck, a new enjoyment of bikini weather, spending nights on watch together. Nothing complicated. Just a lot of fun, no drama, no risk, and no boys allowed.

Well, maybe someday.


Up entirely to the reader who was on which side. And if you'd like, there was once another young lady who shared that room with Nami who could have just as easily been the other subject.