Nami sat through Anthropology in a slump on her desk. It was amazing how one event could effect the outcome of her day. She thought about going to Law's office after class but decided against it. Nami had to play more hard-to-get. If she and Law were ever alone together again, its because of a coincidence or because Law wanted it that way. "Nami?" Robin called. Nami's head shot up from the desk, "Yes professor?" She asked. Nami looked around the class, everyone else was gone. When did that happen? She hadn't even noticed class ended. Robin smiled, "Follow me to my office, won't you?" She asked. Nami nodded. She went to grab her purse but Robin took it for her. "Its okay, I've got this. You had a hard day today."
Robin sat Nami's purse on top of her rolling suitcase and held the door to her classroom open for Nami. "I see you've changed your outfit today Nami. Sometimes heels and some lipstick is all it takes to make a woman feel like a million dollars." Robin was so friendly and caring, Nami hated it, she rolled her eyes. Just you wait Robin, she thought, turn your back for one minute and Law will be taken right out from under you! "I hope we can be friends Nami," Robin said opened the door to her office, "I want to be someone you can come to. I'm in my office almost everyday after class on Tuesdays and Thursdays."
Nami walked into Robin's office, unlike Law's office, Robin's was full of decorations. There were animal skulls, dead preserved bugs and plants, and shelves and shelves of old books. Nami took a seat in front of Robin's desk. She noticed a picture of Robin and Law on her desk. Robin caught her glaring at it, "You know, he's really not a bad guy once you get to know him. He can just be very blunt," Robin chuckled, she grabbed the picture and stuffed it into her desk drawer so it wouldn't further upset Nami. Nami wanted to laugh out loud, Robin was completely clueless.
"So, are you ready for Tuesdays test? If you need more time I'm happy to give it to you. You can take it Thursday if you would like." Robin was very accommodating, Nami thought, maybe she should just flat-out tell her to leave Law. She giggled. "Something's funny?" Robin smiled. "Yeah, I've just been ready to take your test since the first day of school," Nami lied. "Oh is that so? Well it so happens that I have a copy with me right now. If you'd prefer to take it now?" Robin said sarcastically. Damn, she was funny too? This sucked, Nami thought. Damn her and her witty humor!
Robin sat down across from Nami. "Your friends seemed nice." Robin was referring to Ace and Zoro. Nami frowned, "Yeah, sorry about that." Robin shook her head and smiled, "No, really, I thought they were charming." Nami moaned, great, date one of them instead! Actually, that wouldn't be so bad. Nami had an idea, "Ace and Zoro are really nice guys and their bodies are to die for! Next time ask to feel their abs. Oh did I mention they are both currently single?"
Robin smirked, "I know what you're trying to do." Nami blushed, "You do?" Robin nodded her head, "And I thank you for your concern but I really am happy with Law. He's not all bad, you just caught him on an off day. Besides I'm 30, you don't think that's a bit too old?" Nami shook her head, "Nope, not at all! In that case, date Ace, he's the older of the two. He's a lot more mature then Zoro anyway." Robin laughed, "You're too much Nami! But I'm glad you're feeling better. You had me worried earlier today." Nami got up, "Nope, I'm fine! Just felt over loaded with work and school but I sorted things out. Thanks for your help Doctor Robin. I think I should go now." Robin got out of her seat as well, "Please just call me Robin. Thank you for agreeing to come Nami. Let's hang out again sometime."
Nami left the room. She headed back to the dorms and changed for work. Nojiko had been bugging her that she hadn't been working enough at the store. She was just about to start her mile and a half walk to work when a car pulled up beside her and starting revving. It was a black V8 mustang with an old school flame job. Nami ran up to the passenger door, the window rolled down.
"Need a lift?" Ace asked. Nami nodded, "Nice car Ace! It suits you." She jumped in. "Thanks! Darn you changed out of your sexy school girl clothes." Ace laughed. "I wasn't going for sexy school girl, more like teacher's assistant." Ace rolled his eyes, "Still going on about that teacher thing huh? Vivi told me what happened." Nami gasped, "She what?!" Ace sighed, "Relax, I think she's just worried about you." Nami groaned, "No! I think she's just looking for an excuse to talk to you." Ace grabbed Nami's hand and kissed it, "We all care about you and want what's best for you, that's all."
"By the way, thanks for ditching me for my Anthro professor today," Nami sighed. "That was your professor?!" Ace felt awful now. "I'm so sorry Nami, I didn't know. I'll make it up to you. I promise!" Ace let Nami out in front of the store. "Talk more at the party ok?" He yelled out the window. "Sure," Nami sighed. She shuffled into the store. Why did Vivi have to tell him everything?! Honestly can't that girl think of anything else to say? Like maybe, Hi Ace how's the weather? But no, that would be too normal for Nami's life.
Nami was greeted inside the shop by, "Nami where the hell have you been?!" Nojiko said with her hands on her hips. Nami shook her head, she didn't want to deal with this today. She got right to work making smoothies. "You're staying here until well after close tonight," Nojiko informed her, "This place needs a good cleaning." Nami mumbled, "Yes evil step sister." Nojiko slapped the back of Nami's head, "I heard that!" "Ouch!" Nami yelled.
It was almost 11 by the time Nami finished all the chores Nojiko had on the list. She was exhausted. She walked back to the dorms alone, Nojiko had left an hour ago. By the time she got back she was too tired to yell at Vivi for gossiping about her love life to Ace. Vivi was asleep anyway. Nami pulled her clothes off and climbed in bed.
She took her phone out, she had a text from Law: 'You need a car, or at least a rape whistle. It isn't safe to walk around alone at night.' Nami shook her head, now he cared? She replied: 'You're stalking me? I'm fine. I figured you would come and save me before anything bad happens.' She hoped he could sense the sarcasm. Law replied: 'Yeah, I'm getting you a rape whistle.' Nami smiled and texted back: 'Damn it! You're not getting me a car?' Law replied: 'Haha very funny.' Nami fell asleep with her phone in her hand.
She woke up early the next morning. She didn't have class on Fridays but she did have work. She took a quick shower and pinned her hair up. She picked her phone up and texted Nojiko: 'What time are we closing the shop today? Don't forget the party tonight!' Nojiko texted back: 'Actually Nami, I'm not feeling well. I haven't even opened the shop yet.' Nami frowned: 'Do you need to go to the doctor's?' Nojiko replied: 'Maybe, if I'm not feeling better tomorrow. Can you open and close the shop today? You'll still have time for the party, you can close early.' Nami texted back: 'Yeah, of course. Feel better!'
Nami was in for a long hard day of work. Nojiko was always the more responsible one, Nami just worked for her. She ran to work so she could open the shop on time. It would be close, but she'd still make it. She took the shop key out of her purse and opened up the door.
She grabbed some fresh fruit from the back and heard someone calling for her from the register. "Coming!" She yelled as she ran to the front with a crate of fruit. It was Robin. "Hello Nami!" She beamed. Nami smiled, "Hi Robin, what are you doing here?" Robin laughed, "I'm a customer! Law brought me a smoothie from here once, I can't get enough of it. Then when he told me you worked here I had to come."
Nami mentally kicked Law's ass for telling Robin where she worked. "Can I get you a tangerine smooth?" Nami asked. Robin nodded, "Yes, please!" Nami started making Bellemere's famous smoothie. "How did your job shadowing go? I forgot to ask you yesterday." Robin said. "It went fine but hospitals just aren't for me. I don't want to work in a building." Nami replied. "I felt the same way when I started college. That's why I would outside in the field as well as teaching." Robin told her. Nami handed Robin her smoothie and Robin gave Nami ten dollars, "I don't need any change, thanks Nami."
Robin sat down at a table, enjoying her smoothie. "So, you and Law both work two jobs. That must be hard." Nami said. "Sometimes, but it makes the times we do see each other more special. We spend almost every night together." Robin smiled. Nami clenched her teeth. The thought of Law pleasing Robin made her feel sick. If Robin only knew about Nami's passionate moments with Law. But no, Nami couldn't do that. The couple had to break up all on their own. Law would hate Nami if she did that to him.
Nami took the order of another customer. Robin waved goodbye to Nami, "It was nice seeing you!" Nami waved back. For a Friday, work was surprisingly slow. Nami closed the shop at six, she and Vivi were going to the party together. Vivi knocked on the shop window and waved. Nami ran outside. "Vivi! What are you doing here! Wow, you look amazing," Nami smiled. Vivi had on a sleek red dress. "I thought I'd pick you up," Vivi laughed. Vivi got into her car, a white convertible Lexus and buckled her seatbelt. Nami got into the passenger side.
"Thanks for picking me up Vivi," Nami said. "No problem!" Vivi pulled out of the smoothie shop and drove back to the dorms. "So when are you getting a car Nami?" Vivi teased. "When I can afford one, so never! I wouldn't just be paying for the car. I'd have to pay for gas, insurance, and a new parking pass each semester. That's way too much money." Nami sighed. Vivi sympathized, "It's alright, you always have a ride from me!"
Vivi helped Nami get ready for the party. Nami picked a short black skirt and a white crop top. She let her hair down and fingered through her curls until they laid nicely on her shoulders. "Okay! I'm ready!" Nami said grabbing Vivi's hand. She couldn't wait to get to the party. She had a lot of stress to party off. "So who all is going to be there?" Vivi asked when they got into her car. Nami went off of a mental check list in her head, "Zoro, Luffy and Sanji for sure." Nami said. "And Ace!" Vivi added. "Actually he texted that he couldn't come." Nami said sadly. "What?!" Vivi cried. Nami started laughing, "I'm just kidding!" Vivi didn't think it was funny.
There were a ton of cars parked so Nami and Vivi had to walk a block to get to the party. Both Ace and Zoro greeted them at the front door. "Ladies! We were waiting for you!" Ace smiled and Vivi blushed. "You two clean up really nicely," Nami said eyeing their attire. Button ups and slacks. "Thanks Nami, you look lovely as always," Ace winked, "you too Vivi." Vivi smiled uneasily, she didn't like being an afterthought.
Nami and Vivi wandered over to the drinks. She asked Zoro to make them something that wasn't too strong. Then they wandered around the party sipping on their drinks talking with friends. "Hey Nami?" Ace asked. "Yes?" She answered. "Can I talk with you alone for a minute?" Ace's face looked solemn. She hoped it wasn't anything too serious. "Sure," Nami reply. She left Vivi alone with Sanji. Nami downed her drink and then grabbed another before following Ace through the party and into an empty bedroom.
Nami took a sip from her new drink, this one had a lot more alcohol in it then the last. She felt her cheeks flush. "What is it that you want to talk about?" Nami asked. Ace blushed, "It's that, there's someone I like, that I've liked for a while now." Nami smiled, "Oh really?" It was Vivi, Nami thought, finally! "Yes," Ace continued, "but I'm kind of inexperienced in bed." Nami laughed, "You're joking!" Ace's face was bright red. He wasn't kidding. "You want me to tell you what to do with a girl in bed?" Nami smirked.
Ace took Nami's drink from her and placed it on the bedside table. "Actually," he said, wrapping his arms around her waist, "I was hoping you'd show me." Ace pressed his lips against Nami's and kissed her lovingly just as Vivi walked into the bedroom.