Hi everyone! It's been a while, hasn't it? I've been busy with school and stuff so I didn't have much time to write up a new fanfic. But I'm going to try to write little by little and finally write my second fanfiction, and here it is! This is basically my OCxZoro, and it is taken from her point of view.

It was a muggy, humid day on the seas of the Grand Line. The sun mercilessly beat down on the 10 people on board the Thousand Sunny, making the day feel slow and endless.

It was around noon, and everyone was doing their own thing. Luffy, Usopp and Chopper could be heard playing about on deck with so much energy. Nami quietly sat in the girls' quarters, making maps and keeping track of the weather. Sanji was in the kitchen preparing lunch, Franky was with Robin, and was trying to impress her with one of his latest inventions, Brook was somewhere practicing music, Zoro was taking his pre-lunch nap against the railing, and I was just quietly sitting on a fold up lawn chair with an umbrella as my only source of shade.

'It sure is muggy today..." I thought, closing my eyes and trying to relax. I had my black, slightly curly butt-length hair tied up in a high bun, to keep my hair from sticking to my light brown skin. My dark brown eyes were protected by my neon yellow sunglasses, matching my bikini.

'This heat is making it so hard to relax, even with the quietness on the ship...'

"Mari-CHWAAAN?! I MADE A NICE, REFRESHING SMOOTHIE FOR YOU!~" Sanji cooed as he twirled over to my relaxation spot, ruining the little peaceful moment I had.

I felt annoyed at first, but then I realized it was just Sanji, and I let your guard down.

"Arigatou, Sanji-kun! This is absolutely delicious!" I said with a warm smile, sipping the pink smoothie he made.

"You're welcome, Mari-chan! I will do anything in the name of love! After all, I was born for the ladies!" Sanji said, going back into the kitchen.

'Poor guy...' I thought as he happily pranced off.

I had to admit, I did feel sorry for him. Nami, Robin and I all used him in one way or another. From what I saw, nobody from the three females had feelings for him in THAT way.

"OI! EVERYONE! THERE'S AN AMUSEMENT PARK ISLAND AHEAD! LETS GO!" Luffy called out from the crow's nest, getting everyone's attention.

"YEAH!" Everyone cheered, and got down on deck to find out their partners.

"Okay! We will be staying in the hotel resort for two nights and three days! I will give you all a 50,000 berri allowance per partner. Your partner will also be in the hotel with you as well, so you don't end up getting LOST!" Nami announced, emphasizing that last part by looking at the sleeping Zoro.

'I wonder if Zoro and I will be partners...' You thought, eagerly crossing your fingers.

"Here are your partners! Luffy will be partners with Usopp, Sanji with Chopper, Franky and Brook, Robin and I and Mari and Zoro! Go and pack your bags guys!" Nami winked at you when she mentioned Zoro and you in the same sentence.

"Z-Z-Zoro...and I.. Are p-P..PARTNERS?!" My face turned red like a tomato as I took the information in.

It was no secret. Everyone on board knew I was head over heels in love with him-except for Luffy, cause he's Luffy. No need to explain that.

Hearing his name called, Zoro opened one of his eyes for a second, glancing around. After locking eyes with me for a second, he gave me a wink and went back to sleep. I looked down at your feet, trying to hide your blush.

"Ok! Everyone start packing, and I'll give the more responsible partner your allowance before we go!" Nami yelled, sending us to our rooms to pack.

Once in my room, I was having a difficult time selecting clothes I could wear that were cute and could get Zoro's attention. In the end, I chose to pack a dress, a top and miniskirt, and picked out my outfit for today. My outfit was a pair of light wash ripped shorts, black sneakers and a mint green crop top, and I left my hair in a high sockbun for the day.

'Is this cute enough for him?...' I thought, as I shyly modelled in the mirror.

"Oi, hurry up and get out already, Nami doesn't trust me with the money!" A deep voice bellowed from behind my back, immediately forcing me to turn around to find Zoro staring at me through the open door.

"Ah!... Uhm... I'm coming!" I stuttered. "…Wait a second... WHO INVITED YOU IN HERE?!"

"I invited myself because you were taking too long! Now lets go, Princess!" Zoro said.

"Shut up and don't call me that, bush-brain!" I said, crossing my arms and storming out the now open door.

"Bush-brain? Hmm... Never heard that one in a while..." Zoro quietly muttered to himself as he followed behind me .

Nami handed me our allowance, and 2 maps, and brought me closer to her so she could whisper something in my ear.

"You'd better tell me how this goes! Remember, I did you a favour and make you and him partners, so just tell me everything that went on!" Nami whispered with a wink, pushing me and Zoro off Sunny and onto the path that leads to the entrance.

End of Chapter 1