Ever since what happened at the dance club Zoro had distanced himself. He continued to just remain in the gym and it wasn't long before Luffy began to miss his company again. Her moods soon dropped and all knew the cause of this.
"That da-- Zoro!" cursed Sanji looking up at the crow's nest and taking a drag. "Hiding up in that gym of his!"
"Yeah, I don't know why but every time he does that Luffy's never in a good mood," said Usopp who sat near the cook on the deck just playing a game with Chopper.
"Tch, you're right," said Sanji taking out his cigarette. "I just don't get why he's acting like a da-- coward and hiding all the time."
"I have noticed the strange behavior he and Luffy have," said Chopper looking at the blonde cook. "I don't know why they act that way towards each other though."
Sanji just narrowed his eyes at the crow's nest where he knew that crappy swordsman resided. Perhaps he should go have a talk with him about this—or kick some sense into him . . . he liked the second option better.
"Well," sighed Sanji as he placed his hands in his pockets and made his way to the crow's nest. "I'm gonna go have a talk with him."
"What does he mean by that?" asked Chopper looking at the sniper before him.
"It means he's going to kick some sense into him," said Usopp placing a card down, knowing exactly what their blonde cook meant when he said things. "Go fish."
Zoro grunted as he put the last of his weights down. He took a towel and began to wipe all the sweat off his body. Once done he went to a window to look down at everyone on deck. He saw Usopp and Chopper sitting on the lawn playing a card game, he saw Brooke standing next to the mast fiddling with his violin, he saw the girls sitting in chairs just lounging—and he meant all the girls.
His eyes went to Luffy who sat with the girls, but her demeanor was anything but lounging. She was slumping her chair and just looked utterly depressed. He closed his eyes and sighed. He saw Robin and Nami trying to cheer the poor girl up, but nothing was really working.
He shook his head and moved away from the window. If only she knew this is what was best for the two. It was best that they stay away from each other—for now.
As Zoro went to put up his towel he heard kicking on the door and knew immediately who it was. He sighed and rolled his eyes as he heard that voice he hated so much.
"Hey, crappy swordsman!" came Sanji's voice. "Why don't you stop being a vampire and come out of there already!"
Zoro just shook his head and ignored the man. He went on with his business, but the banging never stopped.
"Hey!" said Sanji soon just kicking down the door.
"WHAT THE HE-- SANJI?!?!?!" shouted Zoro turning the blonde who just stood there in the doorway taking a drag.
"We need to talk," he said blowing out the smoke from between his lips.
"No, we don't!" said Zoro taking up a few more weights only to have them be kicked out of his grasp.
"YES! We do!!" said Sanji looking at him with serious sapphire eyes.
"Hhh, will you go away if we do?" asked Zoro with a sigh as he rolled his head.
"Sure," said Sanji with a smile as he placed his hands in his pockets.
"Fine," groaned Zoro going over to a bench and sitting down. "What is it?"
"It's about Luffy," said Sanji walking closer to the First Mate.
"Hhh, what about?" asked Zoro rolling his eyes.
"Why are you avoiding him so suddenly?" he asked with a shrug trying to understand. "You two were doing fine a few weeks ago but then—this. I just don't understand you."
"You're not supposed to," muttered Zoro.
"What's that supposed to mean?" asked Sanji chewing on the butt of his cigarette. "Da-- it Zoro can't you see Luffy's depressed because of YOU?!"
"You can choose to be depressed," said Zoro glancing away.
At that Zoro barely caught sight on the oncoming kick in time to dodge it. Sanji had completely demolished the bench he sat on. Zoro looked at the man like he was insane.
"Are you crazy Sanji?!" gasped Zoro skidding to a halt some yards from the blonde cook. "What the he--?!"
"Don't you ever call a lady a liar," said Sanji turning elegantly to the man.
"What?!" said Zoro feeling frustration creep in.
"You think Luffy's being depressed just because he decides to?" said Sanji walking back up to the man but staying a few feet from him. "Bullshi-!"
At that the blonde went to kick the man, but Zoro quickly grabbed a metal pole and blocked him. Sanji went to kick him with his other leg and managed to strike him in the side tossing him to the side of the gym.
"Can't you see it takes two to make Luffy depressed?! Why won't you two just confront each other and put this behind you?!" came Sanji trying to kick the man again but being blocked as the man grabbed his foot.
"You don't think I know?!" growled Zoro tossing the man to the other side of the gym. "Your mind is only one-sided Sanji! Always about the woman and never about the man!! Can't you see I'm suffering just as much as him?!?!"
Sanji got up before Zoro was able to bring the pole down on him. Sanji went to kick high, but Zoro dodged. Sanji turned to him and charged saying—
"If you're suffering too then why don't you just settle this?!!"
"It's not that SIMPLE!!" shouted Zoro blocking the jumping kick.
"For you it's not!" spat Sanji bringing his other leg around to try and kick him like before, but Zoro blocked it with his arm. "But to us it IS!!"
The two then pushed off of each other and remained in a staring contest. They both tried to regain control of their breathing while making sure to scan for signs of any movement. It wasn't long before Sanji straightened and situated his tie before turning and saying—
"Make it simple, Zoro."
At that he was gone. Zoro just leaned against the wall sliding down. He banged his head against the wall numerous times as Sanji's words kept repeating inside his mind.
"Da-- cook!" he growled to himself. "Why does he always have to be so right?!"
"Here you go my darlings!" sang Sanji coming up to the girls with a tray of sweets. "I made these especially for you my swans."
"Luffy look," said Robin with a smile as she placed her book down motioning her hand to the tray.
Without even looking though Luffy just reached over and grabbed one. As she ate it her mood still seemed to not change. All there just sighed.
"Well at least he still eats," said Nami with a small smile "Remember before? He wouldn't eat."
"That was a mess," said Sanji with a small chuckle seeing Luffy eat another one.
Robin only sighed as she watched her Captain slowly chew her food and stare off into the distant skies before them. Nami turned to Sanji and noticed something out of place.
"Huh, is that a split lip Sanji?" asked Nami seeing it.
"Huh? Oh why were you staring at my lips miss Nami?!" he gasped as he danced around with a heart in his eye.
"Will you just answer the question!" moaned Nami shaking her head.
"Yes," he said shaking his head.
"Got in a fight with Roronoa?" asked Robin turning her head to him.
"Eh, yes," said Sanji.
"Sanji!" scolded Nami pointing her finger at him. "What have I told you about getting into fights with him?!"
"But Nami dear," he stuttered. "I was just trying to talk to him."
"Define your definition of talk!" pointed Nami narrowing her eyes at the cook.
Sanji only bowed his head in defeat. He had been caught. Picking fights with Zoro was a big 'no, no' in Nami's book and he had forgotten to follow it.
"Sanji," came Luffy's voice getting everyone's attention. "I'm hungry, go make me some dinner."
"But you just ate lunch," said Sanji.
"I'm hungry!" she groaned again not in the mood to argue with him.
"Hhh, alright Luffy," said Sanji walking off.
"Heh, heh, what happened to the wanting to eat less?" asked Nami with a giggle. "I thought you wanted to lose pounds instead of gain them."
"I'm hungry," she muttered as she crossed her arms and slumped even more, if it were possible.
"You know," said Nami with a sigh. "Eating away your frustration isn't going to solve anything. I think you and Zoro need to just confront each other about what ever issue lies between you two."
Luffy said not a word though. She just sat there. Nami sighed and looked at Robin who just nodded and shrugged.
Hhh, I'm sick of this game, Thought Nami glancing up at the crow's nest to see Zoro staring down at them, and then her eyes went to her Captain who sat across from her at the table. I swear I'll set those two up soon where they have nothing else to do BUT confront this issue and reconcile!
That night as everyone slept, well except for Robin who stayed up just reading she noticed their swordsman, who was supposed to be on watch, head towards the girls' room. She followed him quietly and saw him enter it. She wondered what kind of conscience he had that made him go this far as to enter the girls' room.
She stayed in the shadows somewhat wondering why he had yet to catch her. She saw him stand before a slumbering Luffy and reach out, but he pulled his hand back. She could tell he was trying to probably say something her, but didn't know if he should.
Robin smiled at his effort but it wasn't enough apparently. She sighed inwardly and shook her head. It was time for her to make her entrance.
"You're not going to get anywhere just staring at him Mr. Swordsman," came Robin startling the greenhead.
Zoro just stared at her before looking back at Luffy. After that he cast his gaze down and said—
"Do you think I'm being a moron because I'm avoiding him?"
Robin smiled and shook her head.
"It's what you think is best. What ever happened to make you two like this though needs to be confronted."
"So I've been told," said Zoro rolling his eyes.
"He's waiting for you Zoro," said Robin, her eyes falling on the slumbering Captain.
"Yeah . . . I know," said Zoro bowing his head before he decided to leave.
Robin just watched him go and then turned back to Luffy who quietly slept. She then turned her eyes to Nami who was sleeping peacefully as well. She sighed and wondered when this charade would end. This charade of hearts.
The next day all were excited as they came to an island. All except for Luffy though who remained in her downcast mood. Everyone went to explore the island and its town, but Luffy for once—didn't mind staying.
"Aw come on Luffy," said Nami bending down to her. "Someone else can watch the ship."
"I said it's fine," she said with eyes that met no one's.
"Hhh, fine!" groaned Nami tossing her hands in the air. "Have it your way! But don't say I didn't try!"
At that everyone left. Zoro went with the group but stopped for a little while to stare at his Captain who just sat on the deck in a lounge chair with her arms crossed. He saw her eyes soon focus on his before he decided to break the contact and return with the group before he got lost.
Luffy sighed and slumped more in her chair. She brought her attention back to a seagull who stood on the railing—my she was bored.
"Hhh, how come this day seems like it's going to be a long day?" she asked herself.
And so she waited for everyone to return. Once they did though Nami rambled on about a casino that she had found and wanted to take everyone to. She pleaded for Luffy to come, but she ignored her offer—again.
"You—are—acting—so—ridiculous!!" shouted Nami about ready to strangle the girl, but Sanji stopped her from doing so.
"If he doesn't want to go then he doesn't want to go Ms. Nami," said Sanji looking at the angered girl.
"I'm sick and tired of your mood swings Luffy!!" shouted Nami. "Stop acting like—like—like a girl! And start acting like our Captain—Straw Hat Luffy."
"I will when I change back into a boy," she 'hmphed'.
"YOOOU!" growled Nami about ready to attack her, but Usopp and Sanji stopped her.
"Take it easy," said Usopp. "Let's just go and bring him a souvenir. I'm sure he'll like that."
"Yes Nami," said Robin ready to go as well as the rest of the boys stood next to her on the docks. "Let's leave him be for now."
Nami bit her bottom lip and turned leaving with angry stomps. Luffy turned her eyes to see everyone leaving and only sighed. My she was no fun when she was in this mood and she knew it.
"Persistent aren't they?" came the voice of someone she thought had gone with them.
"Zoro?" she said turning in her seat to stare at him who just smirked in the direction everyone was headed. "I thought you left with them."
"Neh, no fun without the Captain," said Zoro with a shrug as he leaned on the table.
Luffy couldn't help but smile at that. That smile made Zoro smile softer as he said—
"You know you look better when you're smiling—you'll wrinkle when you frown, so smile more—Luffy."
Luffy bowed her head and felt that fire rise in her face. She tilted her hat down hoping he wouldn't catch her like this. It was just—embarrassing was all. She remained like that until she heard a sigh from the other party.
"Look—Luffy," started Zoro as he stood up straight and looked down at her where she lounged. "I've been meaning to talk to you."
"About what?" asked Luffy stealing glances at him, afraid to meet his gaze.
"About . . . hhh, about everything," he said with a sigh as he shook his head.
"O-Oh," said Luffy clasping her hands together.
"Yeah," he sighed as he crossed his arms. "Look I'm sorry for avoiding you, but—well it's what was best."
"But Luffy missed Zoro," she said as she bowed her head and just listened.
"I did to," admitted Zoro but soon caught himself and quieted.
Luffy looked up at him with slightly widened eyes. She saw he hadn't meant to say it, but it was true at least.
"I—I mean," he stuttered not knowing what to say. "God you Luffy you drive me crazy! You want to know the truth?!"
At that he looked at her with frustration written all over his face. He was quite determined to tell what was on his mind and Luffy knew this.
"The truth is I can't get 'what happened' out of my mind!" he confessed to her. "The truth is I can't stop thinking of you Luffy . . . the truth is . . . I liked it, and you."
At that he bowed his head as if in shame. Luffy noticed this and wished to come by his side, but remained still in her seat.
"Luffy the truth—the reason why I can't be near you is because I want you . . . I want you so bad! I drive myself crazy just thinking of you!" he said looking at her, Luffy seeing clearly the mental struggle with his inner self to let this all out. "I don't want to be around you because of that—I can't give in to my body's desires I just can't—you're—you're off limits and I know, so THERE I said it. That shi--y cook can't hang anything over me anymore!"
At that he turned and left. Luffy wanted to call him back, but nothing would come out of her mouth. She then decided if she couldn't speak then she'd at least act. She got up out of her seat and ran to him.
Luffy eventually caught up to him in the hall and grabbed his wrist making sure to get his attention. He turned and looked at her with wide eyes. Luffy glanced down and felt her cheeks burn with that fire again, but she needed to say things as well and da-- it she was going to say it!
"I," she started. "I do to!"
Zoro gasped at this thinking he was actually the only one with all these crazy thoughts. He stood there and watched as she tried to regain control over her senses to finish speaking her mind.
"At first I didn't know what to do—when I found myself thinking of 'what happened' and—well—liking it. God Zoro I liked it so much I wanted it again! But the thing is . . . I didn't just want 'it' again . . . I wanted you. I was scared to confront you though not knowing what you thought about all 'this' but now I do and I'm not scared anymore."
"Of what?" asked Zoro.
"Being the only one," she said with a smile as she looked up at him. "And another thing—"
"What?" asked Zoro, but Luffy motioned for him to lean in closer so she could whisper to him.
"I'm not off limits to you," she whispered to him before giving his ear a quick touch with her tongue before he pulled back and shivered.
"Luffy!" he said keeping his voice low for no reason—for they were the only ones on the ship. "We can't do this!"
"Why not?" asked Luffy her eyes almost pouting at him.
"Because," he said turning from her. "If we do then—da-- it we'll just want to do it again and again!!"
"So," she said wrapped her arms around him and hugging him from the back. "Then let's do it again and again."
Da-- it Luffy! Groaned Zoro inwardly wondering if she knew what her, seemingly, innocent words were doing to him. Do you know what you do to me just by saying such things?!
"Zoro," Luffy whispered to him like in some sort of dream.
"What?" asked Zoro leaning his head upwards knowing the consequences of such actions could lead to disaster.
"Come to bed with me," she muttered as she tightened her grip on him. "And make love to me."
It was then Luffy felt Zoro's hand rest on hers that rested on his abdomen. It stayed there for a moment making Luffy wonder what was going to happen next. She just pretty much said, straightforwardly, what was on her mind and now it was up to Zoro to respond.
She lightly gasped feeling Zoro take her arms off of him and turn to her. She looked up at him with wanting eyes—and he looked down at her with wanting eyes. Zoro leaned his head down to her and before he touched his lips with hers said—
"Okay."
At that he kissed her for the first time in weeks. Luffy nearly fell to the floor thinking this was nothing but a dream, but Zoro catching her made her know this was as real as real could get. Luffy grasped onto his shirt and just held onto him for dear life as she kissed the target of her desires.
Somehow, still unknown to both, they had made it back to the room Luffy shared with Robin and Nami. Luffy guided Zoro over to her bed and fell back with a wistful sigh. None of this broke the rhythm of their kisses though, their mouths never detached from the other.
Luffy sighed into the kiss as she felt Zoro's calloused hands come to each sides of her face and bring her closer. Luffy brought her own hands to his neck and began to caress every curve of it starting from his collarbone up towards his adam's apple. She felt him swallowing the saliva he so tenderly took from inside her mouth and just smiled once his lips left her lips to travel downward.
Luffy leaned her head back making sure he got all the access to her neck he needed. She couldn't help the fact that she was loving this. Though she was still a boy at heart she couldn't help but let her womanly instincts kick in and rule that heart—for him. She wrapped her arms around his head wanting him close as he licked down her collarbone and lower.
He began to start to kiss again. Slow and tender kisses as he took his hands and began to unbutton her vest. Luffy closed her eyes and let her senses focus solely on the feel. Once she felt him fiddle with the last button she then felt the fabric of her vest begin to slide off her skin.
Luffy sat up a little to help the fabric slide down her shoulders. After that was done she felt Zoro wrap his arms around her and rest his head in her breasts. She looked down at him and only caressed his head seeing he was nervous about this.
She wrapped her arms around him letting him know it was okay to do whatever he wished to her that night. Even she was a little nervous—it was the first time they were making love without having their minds clouded by a lust-inducing incense. Once she was done petting him she pushed away slightly to reach behind her back and snap off her bra. Once done she took one of his hands and let it explore and remember the feeling of her body as she placed it on her shoulder letting him slide the strap down and off her.
She saw Zoro staring at her breasts. She wondered what he thought of them. Of course they were nowhere near as large as Nami's or Robin's but they weren't too small either. Luffy let out a wistful sigh as she felt one of his hands come up to one and begin to caress it.
Luffy then noticed something completely wrong.—she was topless, but he wasn't! Luffy reached out and tugged on his shirt, this quickly caught his attention so he leaned back and took it off. Luffy nearly drooled seeing that ripped tanned body before her. Being a girl made you appreciate a man's body so much more and my god he was gorgeous with or without that scar!
Zoro quickly returned to her and leaned over her making her slide back on her back. She grasped his biceps and looked up at him who only stared down at her. There were no words between the other because they were speaking through nothing but motions and gestures—and feelings.
Luffy cupped his face and leaned up to kiss him. He kissed her back just as full as she kissed him. During that kiss Luffy felt his hands fumbling with her buckle and zipper. She decided to let him do all that by himself. Once he took hold of the zipper and began to slowly pull Luffy let out a gasp of anticipation.
She leaned her head back and let go on him as he wandered down her. She felt her jean capris being pulled off her and soon she felt his mouth on her thigh just sucking at her tender skin. Luffy was so glad there was no unbearable heat between them—she was able to take in so much more now that things were cooler and slower.
She felt his hands wrap around her left thigh as his mouth traveled north. She let him do as he pleased to her. She felt his mouth nibble the fabric of her panties before he took hold of it between his teeth and pulled. She felt the fabric be pulled off her legs and so waited for her lover to return, but he never did.
She leaned up and looked down to see Zoro staring at her, leaning up on his knees. She saw his hand slowly coming to his belt buckle and flicking it open. Luffy swallowed and just stared at that devious hand as it slowly pulled off the belt. She glanced up to see Zoro smirking at her and it was then she knew he was making her wait on purpose!
Though her wait paid off as he undid his pants and took them off. Once done he forgot about the boxers and came to her. He leaned over her and came in just close enough so she could feel what she did to him. He let out a groan as her hand brushed against it, but soon her hands came to the waistband.
She looked at him and slipped her thumbs in them as she slowly began to pull on them. Once he was free of them Luffy spread her legs and welcomed her First Mate. Zoro settled into his Captain and just looked at her. He was trying to control his breathing as best he could and he could tell—so was she.
Zoro leaned down on his elbows and just kissed her sweetly. He was going slow because he wanted to remember everything about her, he wanted to make up for lost time—all those times he should have loved her but didn't. He then pulled Luffy close and rolled over onto his side. There he caressed her side and kissed her hands.
Each finger he kissed, each knuckle he kissed, and each wrist he kissed. He looked at Luffy who looked at him with the softest loving eyes he's ever seen. Zoro leaned up and kissed her shoulder. He continued to kiss down until he reached her hipbone—he kissed it thrice.
Once there he hugged her pelvis close. He remained there for a little until he felt Luffy's long tender fingers running through his hair and just massaging his scalp. Zoro then gently pushed Luffy back onto her back before he climbed over her again and nestled comfortably between her legs.
He leaned over her and looked at her for a moment while he positioned himself at her entrance. He looked at her asking with his eyes. She looked at him and answered with her eyes. Luffy smiled with a nod as she closed her eyes and waited.
Zoro nodded and so inhaled as he began to push himself inside. He let out a groan feeling the wet, hot tightness surround his manhood. It was like she was still a virgin! He figured it must have been because they hadn't been together for so long.
Zoro looked to see Luffy burying her head in the mattress. He couldn't tell if she was in pain or not. So what if she was rubber, he just wanted to make her feel pleasure and love, nothing to do with pain though.
Still though Zoro pressed on until he was fully sheathed inside her. There he remained no matter what his body told him about pounding into her. He stayed still just in case she was in pain.
After about a minute he felt her hands slide up his buff arms and broad back. He looked to see she had opened her eyes and was smiling warmly at him. Zoro took this as a sign to move and so he did. He slowly pulled out and thrust back in.
He came down upon her and kissed the side of her mouth. She opened her mouth and licked the spot where he had kissed her only teasing him to enter. He did so as his tongue pushed past her lips to meet her sweet delicate tongue and perhaps taste that honey beneath it.
The rhythm of their bodies was slow but it gave them both so much pleasure they were overloading. Zoro's lips left Luffy's and just began to kiss her jaw line. Luffy sighed out again as she felt those soft kisses on her skin.
She let out a slight moan as she felt him thrust back in hitting something inside her that made her insides churn in pleasure. She couldn't believe how gentle he was being with her after so many months of kept up need. She hadn't realized how much of a gentle lover Zoro could be.
"Ah," Luffy moaned out again letting her head fall back on the mattress as she felt a tear roll down her cheek.
She couldn't help but smile at this pleasure she had so blindly missed. Oh why did it have to be four months before they were reunited again? Why did it take so long?
Luffy let out another moan as she felt Zoro come and lick her tears away. His tongue soon licked her lips asking for entrance until she parted them and accepted his hot muscle. Zoro kissed her deep this time and Luffy could practically hear her teeth clash with his.
Her hands began to squeeze his skin as she felt something building up inside her. Her legs tightened around his waist as he began to pick up his pace feeling his completion as well.
"Zoro," she cried opening her watery eyes to look up at her gentle and loving lover.
She moaned again as he looked at her still keeping his rhythm. It was then she leaned up and attacked his lips, smashing their faces together while they both climaxed together. They both cried out in the others mouth before collapsing on one another.
Luffy moaned at the feeling of his hot seed flowing inside her. She wanted to be filled with nothing but him. She knew he found completion as well when her walls tightened around him consuming his very being.
"Luffy," gasped Zoro touching the side of her face as they laid on their sides and faced one another.
Luffy just took his hand and kissed his palm. She began to give his hand the same kind of treatment he gave hers earlier. Once she was done she held it close to her heart so it could feel the heavy beats from the aftermath of their lovemaking.
Zoro just closed his eyes and sighed out in content as he leaned in and placed his forehead on hers. There they laid not knowing what else to do but be with the other.
"Luffy," came Nami's voice through Luffy's darkness. "Luffy wake up."
"Nah?" groaned Luffy opening her eyes to find the redhead leaning over her with a silly smile.
"It's about time you wake up," said Nami with a smile. "Here, here's you lunch."
"Lunch?" asked Luffy sitting up to see the tray placed in front of her.
"Uh, yeah, it's noon now dummy," said Nami with a smile. "Come on, eat up—that is—unless you're in a 'mood'."
"Nope," said Luffy with her Luffy grin. "I'm feeling much better now."
"Good," said Nami with a nod as she turned and headed out, but stopped having to ask a question. "Did you and Zoro finally take my advice and confront each other?"
"Yeah," said Luffy with a smile as she looked down to find herself in pajamas, seemingly someone had dressed her. "Something like that."
Hot Shot's girl; SQUEEE!! They're back together now ^-^ oh the naughtiness to come hee hee lol. Yeah, when I was writing this I was listening to Tearin' Up My Heart, and Drive Myself Crazy by Nsync . . . I know right, but it fit Zoro so I just listened to them XP Well I hope you enjoyed waiting for this to happen hee hee. Until next chp bye ;D
P.S. I drew some pics based after this story on Deviantart. I'm Hot-Shots-Babe on there if you wish to see them. They're pretty much how I pictured Luffy as a girl :) Just letting you guys know if you want something to think on ;D