A:N/ Hi! This is my first ever OP fanfic, so I'm really curious to how I did. (It's also the first yaoi fanfic I've ever written.) I have to give some other fanfic author(s) some credit here (don't remember who) because their awesome fic inspired me to write this. So thanks!

Title/prompt: Unexpected Outcome

Rating: T (minor coarse language, yaoi/shounen-ai)

Pairings: Zoro/Luffy

Summary: One night on watch, Zoro discovers that maybe Nami wasn't as horrible as he thought she was.

Disclaimer: I do not own One Piece.

Zoro yawned, leaning against the main mast of the Going Merry. It was a nice night, perfect for watch; fairly warm, calm waters, twinkling stars - but Zoro wasn't satisfied. Right now, the only darkness he wanted to see was behind his eyelids. Nami, that witch… he thought. What have I done to deserve this? It isn't my night; it's hers. That means that damn love-cook should be the one out here, not me.

A small voice told him it was probably retribution for leaving her to carry her own shopping bags, but he quickly shushed it. She's not a child. She can carry her own damn bags. Zoro scowled. His internal rant was doing nothing for his mood, which meant that this precious alone time was wasted. If only it hadn't been given with malicious intent, he probably would've enjoyed the quiet time.

Zoro's eye twitched. Did he almost just….pout? Like a petulant child? He was Zoro, the demon pirate hunter. He showed no emotion, except the occasional annoyance and battle lust. He wasn't his captain, who wore his heart on his sleeve. He set his jaw in irritation.

His mind drifted unwillingly to his rubber comrade. As much as he tried to deny it, he knew his feelings for his captain - for Luffy - were quickly growing to be more than required (or allowed) for a normal captain-swordsman relationship. They already are past that point, the voice said. He pretended not to hear.

The idea of Luffy being the lover of anyone just seemed preposterous. Luffy was more innocent than a child - even just thinking of the boy in a romantic way would make anyone feel vile. Not that he was thinking of Luffy that way. Because he wasn't. Just because he was more aware of the boy lately, that didn't mean anything. So what if he noticed the way Luffy's eyes grew big - like a puppy's - when he wanted something, or the way he sashayed when he walked…Oh God. This was not good.

Zoro tensed when he heard a rustling noise, resting his hand softly on one of his swords. He closed his eyes, trying to pinpoint the source of the noise. Was that…? Zoro quickly got up. He sighed as his suspicions were confirmed.

"Luffy…" Zoro felt a headache coming on. Nami would be pissed if he didn't do something. "Stop eating all of our provisions," he said in a tired voice. Luffy froze, his hand still in the fridge.

"Mphm," Luffy mumbled, acting a bit ashamed. Zoro shot him a look as saw his captain's hand reach back toward the fridge. The swordsman was almost reminded of a squirrel when he saw the way Luffy's cheeks were puffed out. Luffy paused, swallowing the massive amount of food he had stuffed in his mouth, and Zoro quickly banished that thought. "Zoro."

"Luffy, why the hell are you in the kitchen at this time of night?" Zoro asked, though he knew the answer. Luffy grinned.

"Midnight snack," he said cheekily. Zoro noticed how empty the fridge was. Maybe they really did need to buy a lock for the thing.

"Luffy, you need to stop doing things like that," he admonished. Luffy pouted. He looks so cute. Zoro thought. I did not just think that.

"But Zoooorrrrrrrrooooo," Luffy whined. "I was huunnngggrrrry!" Zoro resisted the urge to whack his captain on the head. And himself, for thinking the look was anything but dangerous.

"Luffy. Get out of the kitchen." Zoro looked around and internally shrugged. Let the love-cook clean this mess up. He smirked evilly. Luffy's face was scrunched up in thought.

"Well, I guess if Zoro says so," he smiled. Zoro swore he had a heart palpitation. Huh? His captain was never this obedient.

"Luffy, did you eat something strange?" He would kill the love-cook if something happened to Luffy. Luffy cocked his head in confusion.

"Na, Zoro, what are you talking about?" Zoro tried in vain to filter his thoughts. If only Luffy didn't look so damn naive… Zoro tipped his head back slightly to stop the oncoming nosebleed.

"You never listen when it comes to food," Zoro finally choked out. Realization dawned in Luffy's coal black eyes.

"But Zoro's the one asking. And I like Zoro. That's what Nami said anyway," Luffy grinned. "Nami said my heart beats faster because I think Zoro is special. And if I think Zoro is that special, I should listen to him, right?" Zoro was struck by the twisted logic. It sort of made sense…if you were Luffy.

"Er…" Zoro stammered, trying to stop the oncoming blush. "Then, Luffy, get back to bed." Luffy grinned again, hopping up.

"Okay," he chirped. "See you in the morning, Zoro! Have fun on your watch!" Zoro nodded.

"See you in the morning," he grumbled back. Maybe Nami wasn't that bad after all. He thought grudgingly. But she's still a witch. Well, at least it was a start.

A:N/ I hope you enjoyed :) Please review and tell me how I did! Criticism will be taken into account for my next fic and flames will be ignored. (Though you can flame if you want to.)