Afterward
a One Piece drabble
(x2)
Nothing was going to happen between them.
Not that she wanted it to, of course. She did love him. But, she reasoned to herself, she loved all of her nakama. He wasn't anything different.
Or so she told herself.
But he had a dream to complete. An unknown force of will, driving him forward. And as long as he was reaching for his dream, he could focus on nothing else.
She wouldn't stand in the way.
And after all the heavens acknowledged him as the greatest, when that driving force in his life was accomplished…
She would be there, waiting.
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Maybe he loved her. He didn't really know for sure.
But if he had allowed himself to think about it, he would figure it out.
He would know why he always found himself holding his breath when he saw her. Why his eyes would always seek her out after a battle. She was strong; he knew she could take care of herself. But his eyes always checked, making sure.
But he couldn't love her. Not until he was the greatest.
But after he fulfills his promise; completes his will…he knew she would be there.
He would figure it out then.
Why, as much as I love Nami x Zoro, I don't believe it won't be happening…yet.