Chapter 9
Fall Break Out Party Part 3
Luffy, Chopper, Vivi, Nojiko, and Nami danced together near the fire. Zoro leaned against a nearby tree, Sanji flirted with a group of women, and Usopp and Kaya were dancing together.
Suddenly, Luffy froze and stared at something behind the other four he was with. They all slowly looked behind them and saw Hancock walking towards them. "Oh great here comes the princess," Nojiko complained.
Hancock walked past the four, and went straight to Luffy and said, "There you are! I was looking all over for you." She smiled and leaned towards him, and he leaned away. She continued while grabbing his arm, "C'mon Luffy, let's go dance."
Nami watched them and become upset again, but this time something came over her and she told Hancock, "Luffy can't dance with you!"
Hancock turned and looked at Nami. It seemed like it was the first time she was aware that there were others present rather than just Luffy. She let go of Luffy and took a step toward Nami and asked, "I'm sorry but who do you think you are? And why are you telling me what I can and can't do?"
Luffy looked pleadingly at Nami, and the others looked at her to see how she would respond. "Um…Well because…" Nami spoke nervously. She looked around for an idea and when her eyes landed on Luffy she blurted out, "Because he's my date."
This caught everyone off guard, and Hancock skeptically looked Nami up and down. Then she asked, "Wait a second, weren't you with Bellamy?" Nami gulped, and looked around for help from someone.
Nojiko jumped in, "She was, but he left. So, Luffy thought he would be nice and offered to be Nami's date for the rest of the night. Right Luffy?" Hancock glanced at Luffy and he nodded his head hesitantly.
Hancock narrowed her eyes and looked back and forth between the two sisters. She turned to Luffy and pushed, "Is all of this true?"
"Um…" Luffy glanced at the girls and they slightly nodded their heads. He smirked and answered, "Sorry to say it is, Hancock." Luffy walked forward and put his arm around Nami, and continued, "So I can't dance with you. It wouldn't be fair to Nami, since she is my date and all."
Hancock glared at Nami and said sternly, "Fine, whatever but remember this girl, I will take down anyone who tries to steal Luffy from me." She turned around and walked away from the group after that.
Once she was gone they all sighed in relief and began to laugh. Luffy said, "Thanks Nami. Thanks Nojiko. You guys really saved me just now." He continued to laugh, his arm still around Nami.
Nojiko said, "It's the least we could do considering you saved Nami from Bellamy."
However, Nami joked, "Hey Luffy, I guess this means we're even now." She smiled while still laughing, and Luffy looked down at her and smirked.
Suddenly a slow song came on, and Luffy said, "Not quite yet." Nami looked at him, and he smiled before continuing, "For us to be truly even, you've got to dance with me." He finally let go of her and offered a hand.
Nami looked around and saw the other three walking away, and Nojiko turning her head slightly grinning. Nami slightly blushed and nodded while taking his hand. He pulled her close, and they wrapped their arms around each other and began to dance.
Nojiko, Chopper, and Vivi walked over to Zoro, and turned around to watch the two dance. Nojiko smirked and said, "I'm surprised he actually had enough sense to ask her." Vivi nodded in agreement and Chopper giggled.
Zoro smirked and said, "Yeah, who knew he could actually be that smooth. Perhaps he's not as brainless as we thought." They all smiled at the thought.
"Or," Chopper began, "maybe he's acting on some sort of instinct. You know like a wild animal." They all looked at him, and then back to Luffy. They sweat dropped and thought, that actually makes more sense.
Suddenly, Nami and Luffy stopped dancing and looked to the sky as they heard the whistling of a firework. Then, a burst of color filled the sky above, and everybody looked up to see. Everyone watched the firework show, and Nami and Luffy let go of each other and watched the show side by side.
However, after a minute, Nami felt Luffy grab her hand. She glanced at him and he smiled at her. Nami smiled back and began to blush a little, and the two turned back to the show. Sanji watched the fireworks with a couple of women, Kaya rested her head on Usopp's shoulder as they watched the fireworks, Zoro, Chopper, Vivi, and Nojiko watched from under the tree, and Nami and Luffy held hands as they watched. When the finally came, Nami glanced at the Straw Hat and thought, Tonight ended up a lot better than I thought it would, she smiled, thanks to him I have had one of the best nights of my life. She turned back and watched the last firework fill the sky.
So, this chapter was a little short, but had a good ending if I do say so myself. Anyway, now it's time for the chapter I have been waiting for. Even though the main focus is LuNa I have to admit I've been dying to bring in my OC, and now she will finally make an appearance in the next chapter. But, until then I hope you have enjoyed the chapters so far, and I will try and be speedy with the next one.
