Hey here's another short story, hope you guys like it takes place right before they reach Water 7.
I do not own One Piece:( Zolu 4ever!
Enjoy!
My World
After the island incident the entire ship knew. Of course this was a surprise to none other than Luffy and Zoro themselves. But soon like all good things the ship got used to their relationship.
After the double scare at Skypia and then at the marine base Luffy had slept next to Zoro nonstop. Not that Zoro minded or anything, he rather keep the raven haired boy close and his arms for the rest of his life if he could. Protecting him from any danger that came their way, Zoro sighed looking up to the sky. He knew the over active boy would never allow him to that though. Ever since that, Zoro always, at least according to him, told Luffy that he loved him no matter what and he would never leave him.
Unknown to Zoro a very stressed out Luffy was confused about those exact words. Not that Luffy didn't like hearing them, but when Zoro said it, it sent butterflies to his stomach. He would get this warm feeling in his chest and he would feel his cheeks get red. But Luffy wanted him to say it more often. The few times he did hear him say this he savored the words. Now Luffy just wanted to know did Zoro actually say it because he meant it…or did he say it just to say it?
Luffy looked up at Zoro he currently sitting in his lap. He hadn't realized he fell asleep taking a nap along with his first mate. He heard him sigh and looked up at him smiling when Zoro looked down. Zoro seemed shocked at first to see the young boy awake but smiled back brining a hand down from the back of his head and pulling the boy closer. He landed a gentle kiss on the top of his head. "Nami-swan!" they could hear Sanji say.
"What?" Nami said in a light voice. Clearly she was in a good mood having saved the gold.
Sanji became serous, "We have to stop and get more supplies."
Nami raised an eyebrow, "Why were almost to the next town."
"We won't even make it to the next island, because someone snuck in last night again and ate all the food," he said giving a cold glare in Luffy's direction. Luffy only reacted by looking away and whistling. "Hey you know I'm talking about you!" Sanji yelled jumping off the rail and down to the main floor Luffy simply ran off Zoro's lap as Sanji began to chase him.
Robin who was reading a book and sitting comfortably in a lawn chair only smiled. "There is an Island just two miles to our south," yelled Usopp from the crow's nest. Usopp peered over the edge along with Chopper, both looking down at the scene below them.
Nami sighed, "Fine change course and head for the direction of the Island."
"Okay Nami-swaaan," Sanji yelled giving up on the chase.
About an hour and a half later they arrived at the island.
Luffy as usual hopped off the ship first looking at the jungle infested island. It was pretty big with a huge mountain dead smack in the center. Luffy smiled up at the mountain, now usually by now he would have gone off by himself leaving Zoro to go and chase after him. But this time was different he looked up at Zoro who was still up on the ship looking at the island. "Na Zoro are you coming?" he asked him.
Zoro looked down and simply jumped down. He and Luffy walked side by side into the unknown area. As soon as Zoro felt they were out of sight he grabbed Luffy's hand and intertwined their fingers. Luffy had a slight blush leaning in closer to him.
Robin looked up from her book seeing this although everyone was tied up doing something else. "Robin are you going to watch the ship?" Nami asked. Robin only nodded her head returning to the book on her lap.
Nami looked around suddenly noticing that Zoro and Luffy weren't around, she sighed. "Now where did those two run off too?" she said.
They walked through the forest Zoro holding Luffy's hand with one hand and his other over his swords. They came to a clearing and there was a clear view of the Mountain. Luffy became excited and tugged on Zoro's shirt. "Zoro we should go there!" he said happily.
Zoro only raised an eyebrow. What would possess Luffy in wanting him to go up there? The answer to that was simple, nothing. Luffy would go simply because he found it cool, simple as that. Zoro sighed giving in to Luffy's demand and they started the hike up to the mountain.
In the meanwhile on the way up there Nami was mapping out the island. Sanji was looking for food. Usopp was getting water along with Chopper, after that they were told to look for food.
They walked up a dirt path that led straight up the Mountain, convenient huh? Even though there was a path Zoro managed to get lost three times each time Luffy pulling him back on track, "Stupid Zoro," is all he would say. Zoro would look back a slight blush on his face.
Luffy walked up the two had let go of each other's hand walking in silence. Luffy wondered glancing over at Zoro every so often, does he really love me? He tried to shrug off the feeling, of course he knew Zoro would never be so romantic as to give him flowers and chocolates and such things. But still Luffy just wanted to know that this wasn't just a crush. Because to him Zoro was the only person in the world he would want to spend the rest of his life with. But did Zoro feel the same way?
Zoro looked over at Luffy who was playing with his thumb. He seemed nervous, why? He kept his look on his captain; they were almost to the top when suddenly his train of thought was caught off guard. A white furry thing was blocking their path and they ran right into it. Luffy and Zoro exchanged glances before looking at the white furry object in their way. Luffy poked it and it moved slightly. They exchanged glances again. "What is it?" Luffy asked him.
I don't know," Zoro replied looking up and seeing the white fur continues but then saw something sticking out on the top. They looked like…ears? They were long white furry ears. Zoro scratched his head. Suddenly it began to move and both lost their balance for a moment before regaining it. Zoro drew his swords and Luffy got in a fighting stance.
The giant furry white thing turned around and it revealed its face. It was a giant, white, furry, bunny. Luffy's jaw dropped, "Look Zoro it bigger than the one's at Drum Kingdom," he exclaimed clearly excited. The white bunny had red eyes and its pink nose sniffed the air for a moment. Then it let out a roar looking down at the two men. The saliva coming out of its mouth was spraying all over Luffy and Zoro.
"Say it don't spray it," commented Zoro after the bunny stopped roaring. The bunny got up on its hind legs and went down again its feet aimed at both of them. Luffy and Zoro both jumped out of the way.
` Luffy let out a growl, the stupid bunny was messing with their walk. They were almost to the top to. He looked at the bunny that only looked at him with one eye. Luffy smiled letting the straw hat cover his eyes. He grabbed his arm stretching it backward, "Gomu Gomu…Pistol," he said. The bunny took a hit straight in the face.
The giant bunny, or rat thing, as Zoro called it, was heading straight toward him. It was going to fall and crush Zoro. He took out his sword and quickly sliced through the bunny. He jumped up in the air landing on top the dead rat thing. "Nice one Zoro," he heard Luffy say as he stretched his arm then pulled himself up. He looked at him and smiled.
"The top is right over there," Zoro said pointing to the top of the mountain.
"Yosh!" Luffy said dragging Zoro behind him grabbing his hand. They made it to the top to see a breath taking view. At the top they could see the ocean sparkling underneath the soft rays of the sun. The waves gently hitting the coast line and at the bottom they saw the Going Merry in all its glory. They both stood side by side for a moment each consumed by the beautiful view in front of them. "Na Zoro can I ask you something?" Luffy asked. Zoro looked at him and nodded. "D-Do you…do you love me?" he said not looking at him, but their fingers intertwined.
"What kind of question is that?" Zoro asked raising an eyebrow. Luffy raised his head looking at him.
"Do you love me?" he repeated.
Zoro only looked confused at him, "Of course I do," he said to him.
Luffy let go his hand and took a few steps back. "Then say it." His arms were crossed over his chest and looked expectantly to Zoro who didn't move. "Say it…so the whole world can hear," he said to him.
Zoro didn't say anything but looked at Luffy, his face was serious, but his eyes were anxious and full of worry. He simply walked up to Luffy and whispered into his ear, "I love you," he said.
Luffy took a step back looking confused at the swordsmen. "Why…" he began but couldn't finish.
Zoro took this opportunity as Luffy was walking back to wrap an arm around his waist and pull him closer putting a finger underneath his chin making him look up at him. "Because you are my world," he said to him. He leaned down kissing him softly on the lips. Luffy only wrapped his arms around his neck and kissed back. They separated, "Does that answer your question. Luffy only smiled his wide smile, all his doubts and fears melting away with the simple words and touch that he was given.
Hope you all enjoyed as much as I did. Please review if you liked it or didn't either way I'll be happy:D
