Nami's eyes fluttered open when she felt something warm pressed on her shoulder. She looked up just to see Law smiling and sitting on the bed side looking down at her. His hand reached out to her forehead. She smiled back.

"Sleep well?" He asked.

Nami nodded letting his hand brushing the stranded hair on her forehead. Nami sat up and covered her naked body with the blanket when the cold air hit her skin. She brushed her face with both of her hands.

"Are you leaving already?" Nami asked.

Law nodded, "But, I want to give you something first" he took out a black box from the drawer and gave it to Nami. Her eyes watched his every action.

Nami accepted the box and looked up at him with a question look. Law gesturing her to open the box by slightly thrusting his chin. Nami slowly opened the velvet black box. Her eyes caught by a surprise when she saw the diamond stone shimmered multicoloured light as the light hit on the stone.

Law smiled as he saw her expression, "Let me put it on you" he suggested. He took the necklace and wrapped his arms around her neck to put the necklace.

Nami looked down and held her hair to give Law extra spaces to get his job done. Slowly his hand slid to hold the pendant and looked intently at the sparkled stone.

Nami looked at the same pendant and smiled excitedly before jumped and hugged him tightly with her free arm, the other arm still holding on to the blanket wrapped around her body. "I like it, thank you"

They pulled away after a while.

"I'll be leaving! I put your breakfast in the microwave" Law took out a card , "And this is the key card door lock. Maybe you want to walk outside, I can't keep you in this condo, right? I don't want you to die from boredom" he passed the card.

Nami laughed at the final remark.

"There's a park five minutes from here, if you want to take a walk. I'll be back before dinner"

"What do you want for dinner?" Nami looked at him.

He paused for a while and smirked, "I want you"

"Tora!" Nami frowned.

"Seriously, I shall take a day off today" Law sighed. "I want to spend the whole day with you" He stroke her cheek lightly with the backside of his fingers.

Nami took his hand, grabbed the hand neatly and kissed his palm before placing it on her cheek, "We have plenty of time" she smiled and stared at him. Her other hand stroke his cheek.

Law held her gaze and his eyes slid to her lips. Something inside him built up. Slowly he leaned in to close their gap.

Nami's smile faded as she saw him smirked and a lecherous gleam in his eyes. She backed off a bit. Her hand stopped him from advancing.

"Wa….wai… wai… wait" Nami stuttered

Law stopped and looked at her, raising his brows. Nami smirked and tilted her head to the side. Law looked at the digital clock on the table. He let out a breathe and pulled back.

"I'm going to get you tonight" He pinched her nose before standing up and walked towards the door.

Nami jumped off the bed with the blanket still wrapped around her body. She ran to him, "Tora, wait!"

Law stopped and turned to look at her. His brows arched.

Nami placed one of her hand on his shoulder, pulling him to place a kiss on his cheek, "Be careful. I'll be waiting" she pulled away and smiled.

Law nodded, "Don't forget your breakfast" He said before closing the door.

Nami was walking alone at the park in the afternoon. Luckily, the park wasn't far from the condo Law stayed so she just walked. She felt glad that Law was so thoughtful to give her another card lock so that she didn't have to spend her whole day inside the condo alone and doing nothing, she couldn't stand it.

She sat on the stool under the tree watching no one in particular. There weren't many people in the park. Somehow, sitting in the place felt nostalgic. It brought back old memories she used to share with a certain man in this very place. Before her mind fled somewhere faraway, she shook her head trying to erase the incoming memories.

After a while, she walked around the park, watching people around her until she came to a stop at the splash fountain at the center of the park. She watched ad the water danced and jet into the air and splashing back onto the sprayground. She watched intently at the fountain.

"Nami!" a deep voice calling her took her by a surprise. When she turned, her eyes met Zoro's. "Coincidentally meet here" Zoro directed his eyes to the fountain as he positioned himself standing next to Nami.

"What are you doing here?" Zoro asked her.

"Just taking a walk" She answered and turned around to stare at the fountain. Nami didn't say anything. More like, she didn't have anything to say at all. So she stayed silent. She began to squeeze out ideas to excuse herself. As she argued with herself, Zoro spoke.

"This is the first time I saw you come here" Zoro told her.

"Am I?" Nami responded. She wondered what he meant about that when she used to come here, with him, long time ago.

"After three years..." Zoro stopped but didn't continue.

Nami's heart beat fast. Both of them fell silence. It felt awkward talking to him alone. She got the feeling she knew where the conversation led to if she didn't change the subject. She wanted, if she could, stay away from talking about things that happened between them long time ago.

"So, how was my work?" Nami changed the subject.

Zoro turned his eyes to look at her who still looking at the fountain, "This is not a place where you talk about your office works"

"Sorry…" regretting her stupid action. She lost her words. His presence overwhelmed her. Although she had been refusing to admit it, she knew very well that his every presence made her weak.

"I… I think I should go" Nami excused herself. Before she could go, a hand grabbed her arm stopping her from advancing.

"Nami!"

Nami complied but didn't turn to face him.

"I want you back!" Zoro admitted, not letting her go.

Nami felt electric current jolted her body when he spoke that. It might sound pleasant, somehow it upset her. Roughly she jerked her arms away and turned to him.

"Want me back?" She scoffed and narrowed her eyes "Do you even realize what you said just now?"

"You hear me, Nami!" Zoro met her gaze "I am alert enough to tell you this"

Nami frowned and almost snapped. She took a deep breathe before continue.

"I don't know what are you talking about. Enough with the chit chat, I'm leaving" thrusting her chin before she walked off not even turning her head.

"You know me very well Nami. I won't back out until I get what I want" Zoro shouted.

Annoyed, Nami stopped and turned to face him, "Oh! I'm terribly sorry! I don't remember what type of person you are… I don't remember anything about you. I don't even remember who you are" It hurt her to say that but, thanks to him, she was able let it out. She felt her heart heavy for every word she uttered.

"I'll make you remember someday" Zoro raised his voice and advancing forward approaching her.

Nami stopped realizing her mistakes. She knew very well the man before her. She knew how forceful he can be if somebody challenged him. And whatever she blurted out a moment ago was sure a challenge to him and ticked the guy off.

"I don't care if you forget everything about me. But I'll make sure you remember them again like you did" Zoro shot her a threatening glare.

"Cut it off, Zoro! You were the one who let me go… let me suff…er…ed..." Nami stuttered and unable to continue. She felt the need for a fresh air. Turning her head to the side, steadied herself.

"So you do remember..." Zoro raised his brows. Zoro raised his hand to touch her. But she roughly pushed his hand away and back off before turning her whole body running away from him.

She felt empty as she ran. Tears began to forming at the corner of her eyes but she quickly wiped them away before they fell.

/"Your hand… it's warm" Zoro held her hand as they were walking around the fountain.

Nami watched and giggled as he kissed the back of her hand and her fingers before he laced their fingers together. His lips felt so warm.

"I won't let go of this hand" Zoro said as he squeezed her hand.

Zoro stopped as Nami stopped walking. He turned to look at her.

"What if… um…" Nami hesitantly continued and looking at him.

"What?" Zoro asked still holding her hand.

"Who knows maybe someday you find another woman" Nami blurted out boldly, "And your heart change… and you love her more than you do me… and you finally let go of this hand" bringing their intertwined to the view "Then, that time, the words are no longer have its meaning" Though she felt slightly hurt at her own assumption.

"What are you mumbling stupid!" Zoro replied abruptly and lightly dabbed her forehead.

Nami brushed her forehead with her other arm and pouted.

Zoro saw her pouting lips and quickly stole her lips.

Caught by surprise she stood rooted but letting him kiss her. She felt fireworks sparked inside of her. The colour light around them looked even more pretty and the sound of the splashing water were pleasant.

"There! Don't ever think of any stupid idea" he pulled away and stroke her nose. "And remember…" slowly he brought his occupied hand and pressed her chest with the back of her hand, "This is where I belong".

Nami looked at him with a teary eyes.

Zoro frown, "Alright! Alright! Wipe your tears. You look stupid with that"/

Nami winced feeling her heart quenching. She put a palm on her chest when her hand pressed something hard. She clutched on it, realization struck her as she smiled knowingly and walked off.

Law entered the house. Placing his briefcase on the couch, he went straight to the kitchen and saw Nami preparing dinner. He smiled and walked into her direction. Nami was cutting carrot on the board when he snaked his hand around her waist, hugging her from behind.

"What are you making tonight?" Law asked.

"Umm… Let's see the final product then" Nami laughed.

"You didn't plan?"

"More like, I have no idea. So I just cook whatever I find in the fridge" She put the carrot pieces aside and sliced the ginger. "Pass me that konyaku" Nami ordered him.

Without words, he took the konyaku. Nami put all the ingredients included the carrot and konyaku into the readily boiling tonjiru and turned down the heat.

"Hmm… nice smell" Law commented.

"Your house is cold. So I think, eating something warm will be good" Nami said to him. Law took a spoon and headed to the stove.

"Really? You rarely complaint" Law spoke spontaneously as he scooped and tasted the soup.

Nami stunned a little at his comment but quickly turned her head to the sink.

"Hmm… it's delicious" Law scooped the soup again. "Baby, open up… aaaaaah" Law gestured her to open her mouth. Nami did as told and Law fed her a spoon full.

"Hmmm… Shall we eat now?" Nami asked suggestively.

"Let's eat then. I haven't eat your home made cook for quite a long time" He took the bowls and soup spoons helping her to prepare the dinner.

Nami turned off the heat, put the oven gloves and picked up the bowl, headed to the table. Putting the large bowl on the table, Nami pulled off her apron and hung it on the pegboard. Law settle on his chair while Nami scooped the soup filling the bowl and handed it to Law. Nami sat on her chair and they began to eat.

"Tora… Tomorrow I'll go back to my house"

Law looked up at her, "Why? Too cold here?"

Nami shook her head, "No… I need to stay in my house too. Nojiko isn't here" She settled herself on the chair.

"Then, I pick you every morning"

"Don't trouble yourself, you have your own work to do. I can just take the bus"

"Poor my girl! She has to take bus everyday" Law reached out his hand and patted her head.

"Tora…" Nami whined and shook his hand away.

"Can you stay over every weekend?" Law asked her.

Nami slowly nodded, "I have no problem with that too. But, you have to pick me up from work every Friday" she smiled, "And I'll go back to my house every Monday, after work"

"While your sister isn't here, I'll stay in your house" Law suggested.

"But… I'm not sure if you…" Nami stared at him and hesitantly continued.

"What?" Law raised his brows.

"Nothing" Nami got up and cleaned up the table. Law helped her bringing the dishes to the sink.

"I don't mind Nami-ya" Law spoke hinting that he understood what she intended to say previously. "Home is where we stay but with you is where I belong" he added.

Normal girl might be moved by those words but not Nami. Hearing him said the same thing Zoro was once told her, she felt disturbed. She turned her back to Law and staring down at the sink. Her jaw tightened and she clutched her hand.

Noticing her change, Law puzzled, "What is it Nami-ya?"

"Nothing!" she gave him a short reply.

He studied her form. He could see her tense shoulder rose up and down with every breathe she took. Slowly he placed his hand on her shoulder and brushed his thumb on her shoulder blade. He felt her relaxed a little. Although he wanted to ask, he restrained himself from opening his mouth.

Nami leaned her head on his shoulder, "I'm sorry Tora! Something happened today"

Law didn't say anything, waiting for her to continue but it seemed like, she didn't want to tell him more than that.

After a long time, Law kissed her forehead, inhaling the smell, "You smell nice"

Nami eyed him suspiciously, "Didn't I smell like tonjiru?" she sniffed her own skin.

Law looked at her "No. You always smell nice. I love that" he picked her up.

Nami startled, but grabbing his shoulder for a support, "What is it Tora?" frowning as Law carrying her to the bedroom.

"Didn't I tell you I'm gonna get you tonight?"

"You planned that from the beginning, didn't you?" Nami raised her brows.

Law looked at her as a reply. He put her on the bed, hovering and nuzzling her all over the face.

"You smell nice" He mumbled under his breathe then resting his nose in the crook of her neck, inhaling her sweet scent.

Nami smiled but didn't say anything. She closed her eyes enjoying the warmth.

"Don't you think it's cold tonight?" Law looked her in the eyes. His thumb brushing her eyebrows.

Knowing his intention, Nami tried to play safe, "So, can we just turn off the aircond?" she cupped his cheek and brushed his cheek with her thumb.

"Well, but, sooner it'll be hot" Law smirked.

"Why are you so impatient tonight?"

"You want it or not?" Law asked her.

Nami let out a small chuckle before pulling him into the kiss. Law responded to the kiss and twitching the fabric exposing her shoulder. He danced his fingers on her skin while his mouth was busy sucking at the junction of her neck where her shoulder met. Nami closed her eyes enjoying the tickling sensation.

"I want you back" Zoro's word echoed in her ears. Nami snapped open her eyes. Suddenly she felt a cold ran through her body. All of sudden, guilty hit her. She pushed Law away rather hard, sat, and panted.

Law startled and frowned, "What now?" rather pissed.

"Tora, today is… today's not a safe day" Nami lied pretending to look at the calendar hanging in the wall.

Law sat straight at the bed side and sighed.

Nami looked down, unable to watch him, "Do you… do you have a condom" she didn't even sound so confidence at her own question.

"You know it pretty well I don't prefer to wear that shit" He looked her from the corner of his eyes.

Nami knew he's mad. But she also had her reason not to continue their intimate contact.

"I'll sleep on the couch" Law got up and headed to the door.

Nami heard a loud click of the door. He sure was so mad. She pulled the fabric back to cover her bare shoulder and ran her fingers at the junction of her neck where she was so sure Law left his mark. Nami got off the bed and went to the bathroom. She looked at the mirror and tilted her head to look at the red mark on neck. Then her eyes fell to the necklace. she ran her fingers along the chain. She clutched the necklace, regretting her own action.

She looked at the mirror. Watching her reflection, she mad at herself. Wanted to cry, but she couldn't. Finally she opened the faucet and splashed her face with the cold water several times. Calming down a bit, she exited the bathroom and headed to the bed. She would deal with Law the next day.

Law stopped at the entrance to drop Nami off. She got off the car without words. Law sped off without saying anything.

Nami watched as the car disappeared into road. They hadn't talked with each other since the morning. He's still mad. Shrugging the thought away, she walked towards the entrance.

She saw many people gathering at the lobby. She headed to the lift and bumped into Luffy and Usopp.

"Morning Nami!" Luffy shouted and waved at her excitedly.

Nami smiled and bowed a little, "Morning guys". They entered the lift altogether. Nami pressed the button to their office floor. They stepped out the lift and headed to their office.

Before she could even sit on her seat, Tashigi grabbed her arm. "Morning Nami-san" Tashigi greeted her with a smile.

"Morning Tashigi-chan. What…"

"Nami-san, let's go"

"Huh? Where?"

"Zoro-san's house. He asked me to pick the curtains" Tashigi answere excitedly.

"Curtains?" Nami wondered.

"Oh, yes. You don't know. Anyway, just follow me, you'll know soon" Tashigi pulled her.

Although Nami was so reluctant, Tashigi begged her to come along. Unable to give any good excuse, she agreed. Even so, she knew it was unnecessary for her to go there.

Tashigi parked her car at the parking lot next to Zoro's car. Both of the girls got off the car and headed to Zoro's apartment.

So, he still stays here. Agreeing or not, this place still brought back memories. She couldn't reject the fact that she was once stayed with him, in the same apartment they were heading to.

Tashigi pressed the switch to ring the bell. Second later, the door opened and Zoro stood in front of the door.

"Zoro-san, I hope you don't mind I bring Nami-san along" Tashigi said to Zoro.

Zoro looked at Tashigi and then looked at Nami.

Nami avoided his glance.

"Zoro-san" Tashigi waved at him to gain his attention.

Zoro raised his brows and gestured them to come in. Both of them entered the house.

Nami could see all the paperworks scattered on the table and the floor. At the corner, she could see few boxes of she assumed curtains.

Nami felt the familiarity in the house. If she watched, the layout was still the same. The furniture were still in the same place. She didn't see any changes in the house at all.

"Nami-san? Why are you standing there. Come on in" Tashigi beckoned, "Zoro-san, I'm using your wash room" Tashigi shouted.

As Nami approached the living room, Zoro caught her from behind.

"Still familiar, right?"

Nami glanced at him from the corner of her eyes.

"Zoro, don't start, please" Nami begged. She rubbed the back of her hand with her thumb.

Zoro stood studied her form.

"You keep pushing me away without even giving me a chance"

"What chance are you talking about?" Nami glared at him.

A click of the door made them looking away at each other. Tashigi returned to the living room and looked at the pair. She could feel the tense around those two.

"What happened guys?" Tashigi asked hesitantly.

"Nothing" The both answered at the same time.

Tashigi began to feel suspicious but she pushed the thought away. "Zoro, that's all we need to pick?" Tashigi asked Zoro.

Zoro turned his head to the direction and nodded.

Tashigi went to the direction bringing Nami along.

"Let's pick this up Nami-san" Tashigi asked Nami.

Nami obeyed her and picked one of the boxes.

"It's dusty Nami" Zoro shouted.

Before Nami could respond, she sneezed and waved the dust away.

"Told you" Zoro shrugged as he passed her the mask.

Nami shot him a glare before accepting the mask and put it on. She let out a low gruff and headed out of the house.

Tashigi who was watching eyeing Zoro. She then remembered something she wanted to ask him long time ago.

"Zoro-san, what was that?" She watched him who was still smirking.

Zoro turned his eyes to look at her, "Nothing"

She watched as his expression changed, "Never mind about that" Tashigi put the box on the floor and approached Zoro, "Zoro-san, by any chance, do you know Kidd?"

"Why'd you asked?" He frowned.

"You rarely bickering or arguing with people, unless he is someone you know" Tashigi explained as she studied him.

"What's you point, woman?"

Tashigi sighed, "I meant to say, you and Kidd know each other. And both of you were arguing like, you have something... I don't know how to explain" she frown as she was unable to put her feeling into words.

"So, it bothers you?" Zoro gave her a stern look.

Tashigi felt uncomfortable, she kind of got an idea that Zoro didn't like to talk about that topic or rather bring up about Kidd.

"I'm going" Tashigi surrendered. She picked the box and exited the house.

"The person you are calling is temporarily unavailable, please try later"

Nami sighed biting her lower lip. She stared at her phone and let out another heavy breathe.

"Sorry for making you wait Nami-san" Tashigi popped out and unlocked her car. Nami helped her put the boxes into the passenger seat. They headed back to the apartment to take the remaining boxes.

Nami punched several keys on her phone and sent the text to the receiver's number hoping soon he would reply.

After they had finished moving the boxes into Tashigi's car, they left.

Nami stared intently at her phone waiting for incoming call or text.

"Waiting for a call?" Tashigi asked while driving.

"Em" Nami replied as she looked outside the window. Her mind wander off, thinking about Law. She tried to reassure herself that Law might need some time to calm himself.

As Tashigi parked her car at the parking lot, Zoro came later. Tashigi called Luffy, Usopp, Brook and Sanji to go down to help them carried the boxes to the lobby.

"Nami-san, you seem to be out of place today" Sanji spoke.

"I just wandered… we don't have to work?" Nami lied.

"Yeah… we don't. Just focus on decorating the lobby. It's part of our job too" Sanji explained, "Is that what bothering you?" he continued.

Nami nodded and watching around. "This place is rather big. Can we make it?" she asked Sanji just to make her lie sounded true.

Sanji raised his brows but then nodded, "But we have Franky's and Robin's team to help us. Don't worry Nami-san" he assured her.

Zoro was listening to their conversation. As he studied Nami, his eyes caught the red mark on her neck, he was sure it's a bite, or a hickey to be exact. Although it was securely hidden, because of his height and her continuous movement, he was able to catch a glimpse of the love bite. He felt rage burnt slowly within him and stared at her.

They put the boxes on the floor. The boys began to take out the curtains out of the boxes and flapping the curtains.

"What do we do?" Nami asked rubbing her nose as she felt uncomfortable due to her allergic to dust.

"Draping the ceiling" Tashigi replied, covering her nose with her hand while looking up the ceiling to picture how the draping would be installed.

"We can ask Franky-san to build a pillar" Tashigi explained to her.

Nami nodded, "Tashigi-chan, do you have the idea how the draping will be like?"

"No" Tashigi turned her head to look at Nami, "But Vivi can help with that"

"Vivi!" Luffy's voice could be heard echoing. Both of the girls looked at Luffy who waved his hand at Vivi.

Vivi ran towards them and brought several sketches of the draping designs.

"Woah! It's beautiful" Nami complimented, "When did you draw this?"

"Last weekend. I was just so excited that I couldn't sleep so I decided to draw this" Vivi smiled "But we need to show this to Franky-san"

All of them nodded. A loud cheer caught their attention. Immediately, they turned their head to the side just to see Luffy, Usopp and Brook flapping the curtains several times. It looked pretty when the curtains waved, but the fact that it scattered the dust wasn't so pleasant. Nami lost her temper as she headed towards the childish guys.

"Could you stop doing that?" Nami hit them each in the head.

"Ow… ow… ow… Nami! That hurts!" Luffy whined. Both Brook and Usopp stood and apologized. Zoro who stood from afar just watched and smirked at the view. He then made his way to the lift.

"Serves you right! You don't even know how dirty the curtains were, yet you are playing with that" Nami raised her hand for a hit again but Vivi calmed her down.

"Calm down, Nami-san!" Vivi patted her back. "We're not starting yet"

"Nami-san! Vivi-chan! Tashigi-chan! Here are the brushes… let's do our job" Sanji came with brushes in his hand and passed each to the girls.

"And Idiots! These are yours" Sanji threw the brushes to Luffy, Usopp and Brook.

They began to brushed the dust away from the curtains. After a while, Nami stretched. She took her phone but disappointed when she saw no text or missed call from him.

"Vivi-chan, Tashigi-chan. I'm going to the office. Gonna drink" Nami excused herself.

"Okay!" The girls replied at the same time.

"Nami-san, can you stick these to the stick board. I want Smoker-san to see this" Vivi gave her the sketches.

"No problem" Nami took the sketches and got up. As she walked, she pulled the mask to enable herself breath the fresh air.

She got out the lift and headed to the office. She noticed lights from Zoro's room. She was sure he was there because she didn't see him in the lobby. Well, why should I care?. After making her drink, she got out of the pantry and headed to the bulletin board looking for some space to stick the sketches Vivi asked her.

Only the top side was left empty. She took the chair and climbed on. She heard a door opened and turned to her side just to see Zoro exited the room. Their eyes met but Nami broke the contact first and focused on her task.

She didn't realize the chair was wobbling, lost her balance, she fell. She thought she fell on the floor instead, she landed on someone else body.

TBC...

And we already know whose body it is! Sorry for the late update, I was supposed to update this on Thursday but blackout hit our area on that day; I suffered the darkness for almost a day. And celebrating Chinese New Year (I'm not Chinese, but my cousin is) yesterday made me forgot to publish this ~,~. So here's the update. I combined two chapters in this chapter to make up for the next chapter that'll be on hiatus.

Novichan83: I still remember you, novi chan. I'm sorry because this story took quite long, and there are still lots of unpublished and unfinished chapters, around 8 chapters excluding this. So, yeah, that's a lot or maybe more or less than that.

Shinigamihime: Or shall I say Secret Otaku19. I love you! Thanks for your support. And I like your stories and love to read them too. But this chapter, our Law-sama has c*ck-block, so I'm not sure if he can heal you, he might not be in the mood :S.

KakashiXSakura16: Thank you for the wait. So, here I am fulfilling your mini selves' request. Hope the mini you will enjoy this :D

Lostcard: Thanks for the review though. Law and Zoro will meet soon; it's either next or chapter 12. Haven't decided yet. But surely they'll meet.

And, just so you know, I began to like AU story because of Fallen Kingdom, yeah your story! And because of the story, I write my own AU story. It's fun. Aha, knowing you will update Fallen Kingdom is good enough to make me feel so damn relief. I'm waiting for your update soon :D.

And, this upcoming test makes me busy the whole next two weeks. So, I'm not sure if I will be able to post a new chapter next week. But, I promise, once I get a loop hole, I'll post the new chapter a.s.a.p. No matter what, I'll finish this story because I have another new story, still in progress. Hahahahaha…

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