Locked Captivation, a One Piece fan fiction by Cifayn

Author's Note: This is the second, revised chapter of "EXCEPTIONS" now called "LOCKED CAPTIVATION." Just to let you know, please reread the first chapter since I have rewrote the whole story. I think I'll set a updating routine from a week to a month since I have a couple chapters written out already.

If I ever separate the days into parts, the parts will be called what the time of the day is. Each chapter length will vary.

Enjoy! :)

Day Three - Sunrise

Nami swayed through the park road, feeling the sun and wind against her skin. A walk she desperately need. Sanji constantly hovered over her the whole night, checking if she was all right. It was uncomfortable, no space—no air. She escaped from his sight the moment he turned his back.

She continued to stroll down the path, admiring the vibrant flowers across her way.

Nami paused. "Luffy?" Surprise!

"Ah, Nami! Hi." He gave a cheery grin, waving at her. Coincidence much? He didn't seem to be the morning type.

Luffy was sitting on the fluffy grass, legs crossed and leaning back with a straw hat placed neatly on his head. His gaze flickered from the sky to her.

"What are you doin-?"
A couple of birds flew around her, distracting Nami. She twisted around and. . . Crap. Her heel suddenly caught in between a concrete crack and snapped off. She cussed. Just her luck. The little birds adorably chirped, mocking her embarrassment.

She sighed and picked up the broken piece. Nami awkwardly walked towards Luffy, straying from the path. She slipped off her heels and threw them to the side. They were useless now.

She sat next to him, wrapping her arms around her knees. Nami enjoyed the moment of silence; she savored the calm scene around. The morning sun was starting to wake from its slumber.

"I want to eat those birds." What? It was his hunger talking.

Sensing her hesitation and confusion, he quickly added, "because they laughed at you!" He puzzled for a moment before grinning once again, no doubt proud of his excuse for his random statement.

She laughed at his cuteness, feeling less stressful by the minute. He was like a child!

He playfully frowned, "Nami. . ." He crossed his arms and stuck his tongue out, "You're laughing at me now!"

"No—I'm not!" she tried to defend herself.

"Nami! Balloons!" out of the sudden, he jumped up excitedly, changing the topic around. He scrambled up to chase after them, leaving Nami only to follow.

"Nami~" he whined, hurrying her over.

She slowly got up, smiling—knowing he was going to wait for her.

"Nami, faster! The balloons are flying away." and they were, further floating in the air.

She walked even slower. She wanted to take her sweet time... because she liked the way her name rolled off his tongue.

In the midst of her thoughts, Luffy's hand reached out and dragged her along as he pulled her to run. "Nami, you're too slow! You're worse than a turtle."

Nami flushed in surprise, feeling the grass prickling her bare feet.
Her expensive shoes! Since when did she forget anything that had a price tag on them… then she quickly dismissed the thought.

She didn't care and she threw her head back, laughing as they pursued the balloons...