CHAPTER 10
It had been a long and celebratory evening. It took her weeks to finally decide, but Nami finally accepted the Captain's offer to join the crew as a full-fledged pirate. The entire crew had gotten together to welcome their new and official navigator.
Nami had never thought she would find herself on a pirate ship as an official crew member but here she was. She had taken all of the drinks she was offered this night, trying to keep up with a crew that was much more experienced than she was when it came to drinking.
Nami's head was spinning, everything seemed funnier, and her face felt like it was on fire. It was a great feeling and she wanted to keep it that way all night.
Someone re-filled Zoro's empty mug before passing it back to the Captain. He looked over at Nami with a wide smirk as he nudged her with his elbow. "Doing alright there, Highness?" he teased as he brought the drink to his mouth, noting her reddened face.
Nami had been grinning from ear to ear, as she tried to stay upright in her seat. She turned to the Captain, falling into his arm and laughing. "I've never felt... BETTER!" She tried to accept another drink but spilt it in the process, only chuckling louder.
Zoro held her up as best he could. She had only had.. maybe 5 drinks? Was she already done? Zoro chuckled to himself as he chugged his beer before grabbing hers that had spilt over. "Lightweight.." he teased.
"L-light?" Nami asked, shaking her head. "Of course I don't weigh a lot! I'm a girl." It seemed completely logical to her. "A-Ah! But that's mine!" She insisted, as he reached to pick up the beer she had spilled. "Look what you did..." She frowned at him before beginning to laugh again.
Zoro shook his head as he finished chugging her beer and slamming it down. He stumbled out of his seat before reaching over and scooping the girl up. "Come on Little Miss Pirate.." he smirked as he tried gaining his balance back before swinging her over his shoulder. "Time for bed.."
"I-I'm a PIRATE!" She shouted loudly at the crew who erupted in a loud fit of laughter and cheers. She yelled happily as he swung her over his shoulder. "Where are we going, Cappppptian?~ I was having fun!" Nami pouted as she hung over his shoulder.
"It's time for bed.." he repeated, staggering a bit as he walked out of the hall.
"Bed? But!" Nami kicked lightly. "But I'm a pirate now! I... " Nami gave up flailing. "Captain, you are so warmmmm..." Nami snuggled against him
Zoro was feeling the alcohol as well, which was why he snuggled up to her when she nuzzled against him. "Your bed will be warmer.." he purred.
"Mmmm... I like Captain's bed... And Captain..." She laid her warm cheek against him. "I want to sleep with you..."
"Don't worry I don't plan on sleeping on the cot tonight.." he smirked shaking his head and in turn nuzzling up against her again. "I figure we can forget the rules for one night.."
"R-rules... Captain!" Nami's tone was harsh. "I'm a pirate so I don't need rules anymore..."
Zoro pouted up at her as he kicked his door in. "A Pirate has a code to live by, Highness.." he explained as he walked in and shut the door behind him. "It's what makes us better than the noblemen who rule this world.." he tossed her on the bed playfully before crawling over her body. "A pirate lives and dies by his code, y'know.." he purred as he hovered over her. Her face seemed to turn a brighter shade of red as he crawled over her. Nami's eyes focused on his lips as he spoke, the way they moved... She wanted to remember how they felt. It had been so long since she first tasted them.
"We not only kill for each other, but we would be willing to die for each other.." he took her hand in his and brought it to his lips to kiss it. "Now that you are a member of my crew.. I would give my life for yours in a heartbeat.."
Nami's mouth opened, sighing as she felt him kiss her hand. "f-f-f-f-or...me?" Her eyes were wide, staring at his lips. She took a large gulp, suddenly feeling like the room had just caught on fire.
"For you.." he repeated, smiling down on her as he let her hand go, before sitting up. "It's what Pirates do.. In fact, we may have more rules than Nobles.." Nami was no longer listening to his words. But her eyes were mesmerized by him. The way he moved and spoke and... She sat up with him, moving closer until she was directly in front of him.
With a final small sigh, she leaned in for a kiss.
Zoro noticed her move forward and sat up completely, almost falling over in an attempt to get off the bed. He caught himself as he took a few steps back before turning on heel. "I.. Gotta.. T-The lanterns" he chuckled nervously, walking over to his desk.
Nami frowned as he moved away. "Captain..." She crawled towards him and stumbled slightly out of bed as she made her way to him. She wanted more. Besides... didn't he want this as well? She smirked as she drew closer, reaching out to hold him.
Zoro turned out the lamp only to turn and be staring right back at the drunken girl who had snuck up on him. She pressed against him, forcing him to lean back against the desk. "N-Nami.." he mumbled, feeling his face heat up. "But.. You're.. You.."
She wrapped her arms around his shoulders, leaning into him. She still felt so giddy. Nami chuckled as she got closer. "Yes...Captain~?" She could feel his body against hers now as she leaned in once more in an attempt to kiss his lips.
"You're drunk.." he said in a small voice.
She sighed lightly against his lips. "And so...are...you..."
"I-I'm not that drunk.." he leaned back, afraid that this was some kind of trap or trick.. "I.. I don't want to get slapped again.."
Nami pouted back at him. "But.. I really... really want to... Don't you want to kiss me again, Captain?~" She tightened her grip around him.
Zoro swallowed the lump in his throat as she leaned in. "O-Of course I want to but.. but.. I.." he let out a little sigh. "I'd want you to be sober.."
"...I...know what...I'm doing..." She protested weakly. "Please... just a kiss?"
Zoro bit his lip before leaning in and kissing her. He didn't need a lot of convincing. As soon as she felt his lips against hers, she shut her eyes. Nami could feel her entire body heating up from a simple kiss. Her arms tightened around the back of his neck as she stood on her tip-toes to get as close to him as she could
Zoro's hands moved down her back, stopping at her hips as he pulled her closer and deepened the kiss. Nami only encouraged him, moaning softly as she felt him holding her body close. She parted her lips slightly, wanting more.
Zoro slid his tongue inside her mouth, exploring it as he was unable to last time. He wasn't completely drunk.. but the liquor was enough to relax him.. Help him along with believing this wasn't so bad.. He moaned at the way she responded to him.. He'd love to hear her moan again..
Never had she kissed someone this way and never had someone made her feel so alive with a simple action. The room seemed to be spinning, but she couldn't tell if it was the alcohol or the kiss. Zoro forced himself to pull away from her as he looked into her eyes. "G-Good?"
It took her a moment to realize he was gone, her eyes slowly opening to find him looking back at her. She was speechless.
"A-are you ready for bed?" he stuttered. She nodded her head quickly. Zoro bit his lip and glanced at his shoulders.. seeing her arms still around him. "A-Alright.."
Nami realized she was still holding him when he glanced at her arms. She quickly pulled away, still blushing. Upon letting him go, she stumbled backwards.
Reflex kicked in and Zoro lunged forward, grabbing her hand and pulling her into his body before she could fall back.
Before she had even realized what had happened, she was back in his arms. "I...I must have tripped..." She tried to convince him that she was sober.
Zoro shook his head and moved to scoop her up into his arms, before walking to the bed.
She really was beginning to feel like royalty now, being carried like a princess by her prince. She couldn't seem to stop smiling as she looked up at him. Now that she had gotten a taste she wanted more. Her hands wrapped around him again in a swift movement and she leaned her lips in against his neck, kissing it.
He would have dropped her if he wasn't a more coordinated man. "N-Nami.." he gasped as he leaned a knee on the bed. She ignored his voice, only feeling the vibrations in his throat as she continued to place kisses along his neck. Even his skin tasted good. He let out a small little breath as he found himself pinning her underneath him once again. "N-Nami.." he tried again, more of a moan this time..
She only chuckled, enjoying the feeling his deep voice made against her lips. Soon her hands began moving and acting on their own. This time it was her hands that had traveled down to his hips. She placed another series of small kisses on his neck, this time she sucked at his skin.
He shifted his weight onto his knees as he leaned over her body. He could feel her hands move down his body and couldn't help but move his own hands up to tangle in her hair. Her hands rested for a moment as she pulled away from his neck. Zoro leaned forward and kissed her forehead.
It gave Nami a brief moment of catching her breath before her hands began to move again. This time she ran them over his chest touching the contours of his skin. From his chest she wrapped them around his back, slipping into his jacket as she moved.
Zoro shifted as he needed to for her. Fuck this was a bad idea.. Nami was drunk and she was gonna hit him in the morning if he let her continue. "M-Maybe we should stop.." he whispered into her ear before taking her lobe in his mouth and sucking on it. Her fingers grabbed at his back as she felt his warm breath against her ear and moaned loudly as he began sucking on her ear.
That sound she made drove him over the edge. He released her ear and moved down to her neck, sucking on her soft skin with a groan. She felt her body tensing as she clung to his body. "A-ah! Captain..." she moaned softly, tilting her head back to let him continue. She liked this feeling even more.
He let out a loud moan at the sound of her crying out for him like that. She was starting to arouse him and that was bad. "D-Do you want this?" he asked in a deep, low voice as his kisses moved down her neck to her collarbone.
She whined out, pulling on his body. She wanted more contact. "I-I want more..." She managed to sigh out.
Zoro's breathing hitched. "W-What do you want?" he gasped out as his hands moved up her dress. "T-Tell your Captain what you want.." he stuttered as he moved to kiss her hard.
She felt her heart racing as he spoke again. "I-I want more, Captain... all of you..." She was panting now as she spoke. Her eyes watched as he moved over her, her vision blurry. All she could think about was the pure energy that was coursing through her.
Zoro shifted his weight to his knees again as he moved his hands to cup her face, pulling her into another kiss. "I-If I.. If I'm to have you.. I want less alcohol in your system.." he smirked as he kissed her again.
Nami frowned as he spoke. What was he talking about?! She felt perfectly fine at this moment... Better than ever in fact! She returned his kiss before protesting. "Captain... please?" Her hands tugged at the sides of his jacket.
Zoro moved his hands to her hips before flipping over on the bed so she was on top of him and he was on his back. "I'll go as far as you want.." he leaned forward and kissed her neck, moving his kisses down to her collarbone, then chest. "Just tell me what you want.."
Nami was now looking down at the man who had just turned the tables. She had never been in such a position before and was honestly feeling suddenly intimidated. His lips returned to her skin and she was beginning to feel that sensation returning. She leaned in, her entire body laying on his now. The combination of his breath and the contact of his lips on her neck sent a chill down her spine. She moaned lightly as her eyes shut.
Zoro, feeling very brave with how much she said she wanted him, moved his hands down to grab her ass, pulling her down to his hips as he ground them against her.
Nami's eyes grew wide as their hips pressed together. "C-Captain!" She moaned out for him, feeling her body collapsing against him. Her hands gripped at his shoulders, trying to steady her already shaky body.
Zoro let out a groan as he tightened his grip. God, her calling out for him like that would never get old.. Nami's heart was racing. She wanted this and even more. She shifted against him, trying her best to pull his clothes off. Zoro sat up and traced his hand up her arm. He swallowed and looked up in her eyes. "W-Wait.." he asked softly.
Nami's eyes opened as he spoke. She looked back at him, wanting to continue. She leaned in to kiss him again. Zoro kissed her before pulling back. "L-Lets wait 'til.. Tomorrow night.."
"W-wait?" Nami whined. "But... Captain..." She touched his chest again, leaning against him. "I want this..."
"I-I know.. I do.. I do too.." he cupped her face in his palms and pulled her into another kiss. "I do too.." he repeated in a whisper.
She greedily accepted his kiss, trying to steal a couple more. "Then... what's the problem?"
"I.. I want to be inside you.." he mumbled, indulging her with more kissed. "B-But.. I.. I don't want to be drunk when I.. Do it.."
Nami pouted. "But..." She tried to protest, still feeling dizzy. She leaned against his shoulder, still in his lap. She sighed softly. "Captain..."
Zoro twisted so he was on his side and she was beside him. "It's ok.." he kissed her forehead again, trying to soothe her to sleep. "I'll be here.. When you wake up.." She only frowned more. Her body was ready yet he had denied her again and again. Nami didn't understand. Why was this all so simple to her but not him?
She submitted to defeat, curling up close to him. "Promise?"
"I promise.." he hovered over her, feeling a sudden need to protect her from anything as he rubbed her arms.
"I-I'll never forgive you... if you leave..." She shut her eyes, her mind feeling foggy.
"I'll never leave you.." he whispered, pressing his lips against her temple. "You're mine.. Even if you're taken from me.. I always come back for whats mine.."
"...always..." she whispered back, drifting into sleep.
"Always.." he repeated, closing his eyes as well.