Author's Note: Hmm, so I started watching Peach Girl with my hubby last night … and it gave me another fic idea … It's another high school idea though. So, it will be another AU, but I promise it's sweet! DX It actually gives the feel from One Little Mistake. However, since I'm not starting any new fics any time soon … It put me in the mood to finish the chapter I'd already started for this fic! XD Anyways, I hope you guys enjoy~!

Forbidden Love

Chapter 13: Have A Nice Date, Nami!

"This place is pretty big, Luffy ..."

"Yeah, it is. I used to get lost a lot when I first started." Luffy snickered, looking over at Sanji.

"I would imagine ..." Sanji said looking back at Zoro, who Nami was keeping an eye on to make sure he didn't wander off away from them.

"I got used to it though ..." Luffy chuckled as they walked through the studio, "Well, after this, I have other jobs I need to take care of. There's a lounge you guys can wait in or-"

"Fat chance ..." All three said at the same time.

Laughing nervously, Luffy then motioned for them to follow, "Right … This way then ... I'm gonna introduce you to Ivan-chan and Bon-chan."

"Bon … chan …?" Sanji asked, his brow lifting to the inquiry.

"Heh … Yeah, after they found out I was Japanese, they told me to call them that. They're … funny guys …" Luffy said, chuckling nervously, "Ivan-chan's in charge of wardrobe and makeup here, and Bon-chan's his assistant. They're good guys!" He said with a grin, leading them deeper into the studio. They came up to a door, and Luffy opened it, heading inside, "O-i, Ivan-chan, Bon-ch-an~!" He called, looking around.

Suddenly, a man wearing thick makeup peeked his head out from a row of clothes hanging on a rack, "Oh, Luffy-chan~! You've come to see us, nyow~?" The man said, twirling out from behind the rack to come towards them. The man was actually wearing a pink tutu.

"Yeah, I wanted to introduce you to my family!" Luffy said, smiling at the man.

"Eeh!?" The man said, stopping and gaping at Luffy, "You're family!?" He exclaimed before turning, "Ivan-san~! Come see Luffy-chan's family!"

"Eeh!? Luffy-chan's family! Vhat!?" A voice called from the back somewhere before another man came into view. All eyes, but Luffy and Bon-chan's widened to the strange looking man in fishnets, "Luffy-chan has family!?"

Then Bon-chan turned back to look at Luffy with a deep frown and hands on his hips, "How dare you not tell us you had family, Luffy-chan~!"

"You have family and not say a vord!?" Ivan-chan said, doing the same.

"Ah … Yeah … I'm sorry …" Luffy said, scratching his head as he laughed nervously, his lips twitching a bit.

"And voo is this? Your vife?" Ivan-chan asked, leaning forward a bit to look at Nami closely, seeing as he was much taller.

"Ah-no!" Luffy replied quickly as he held up a hand with a slight flush. However, Nami leaned back a bit, her entire face erupting into one.

"No? Are you sure?" Ivan-chan asked, leaning a little closer, and causing Nami to lean back more.

"Y-Yes, I'm sure …" Luffy asked, frowning a bit.

"Mmm, then a fiancé perhaps, or maybe she's a girlfriend? Such a pretty face." Bon-chan said, leaning towards Nami too.

"No! She's none of those!" Luffy said, a slight edge to his tone before he took a deep breath, "This is Nami … and these are my brothers Sanji and Zoro …" He said, motioning his hand to each, and still, he seemed to fail to mention she was his sister.

"Ooh, his sister then~!" Ivan-chan said, finally leaning back with a smile.

However, Bon-chan tilted his head to the side as he looked them all over, "But you all look nothing alike … Adopted then?"

"Y-Yeah …" Luffy said, frowning softly.

"Ooh~! That's very nice! It's a pleasure to meet all of you then! I am Bon Clay~!" Bon-chan said, holding his arms up as he twirled around.

"And I am Emporio Ivankov." Ivan-chan said, giving them a wink, which caused Sanji to shudder a bit.

Turning to Sanji, Bon-chan then smiled, "Aren't you a handsome devil~!" He said, leaning towards Sanji.

"Eee!" Sanji exclaimed, leaning back considerably, "Yeah, um … I'm an engaged man!" He said quickly, and then he grabbed Zoro and pulled him in front of him, "But he's free!"

"What!?" Zoro exclaimed, turning to look at Sanji behind him, "Why you son of a …!"

However, Ivan-chan, Bon-chan and Luffy burst out laughing, causing the three to look a bit confused. Then Luffy raised an arm, "Good one, Bon-chan!"

"Of course~!" Bon-chan said before slapping his hand to Luffy's in a high-five.

"Eh?" They questioned, watching as Luffy also high-fived Ivan-chan.

"Thanks for introducing us to your family, Luffy-chan~! It vas a pleasure!" Ivan-chan said, smiling at him.

"Of course!" Luffy replied grinning before waving them good bye and walking out with his family following.

"What the hell was that?" Sanji asked, frowning at Luffy as they started down the hall.

"Shishishi, it was nothing! They just like to play around!" Luffy said, still smiling widely, "They're good guys! Now I need to finish up my job. Let's go." He said, losing a bit of his smile.

The rest of the day seemed to go by quicker with all three of them there. Almost half the day had gone by. Looking over at the three, sitting and watching Luffy work, Ace just smiled. Then he watched as Sanji and Zoro got up to help Luffy out with something. Clicking his tongue a bit, looking over at Luffy, Ace then went over and sat by Nami, "Hey, how's it goin'?"

Looking over at him, Nami just smiled, "I'm doing okay."

Nodding and looking over at Luffy, Ace then smiled and said, "He seems pretty energized now that you are all here. He's always been so mopey ... and sad. It's good to finally see this side of him ..."

Nami's eyes seemed to become heavy as she looked at Ace, but then she turned to face Luffy, "He still seems a little different from what he used to be ..."

"I would imagine ... with that kind of weight on his shoulders ..."

"Eh?" Nami questioned, looking over at Ace.

"Go on a date with me, Nami."

"Wha-Wh-a ...!?" Nami looked completely appalled that he would ask her that. However, she blinked when he turned and chuckled at her.

"If there's one thing we both know about Luffy ... is that he's very stubborn ... He won't say anything ... unless we make him ..." He said, smiling down at her look of confusion.

"Wha-Wha-What are you talking about?" She asked, but her cheeks were already beginning to redden.

"I know Luffy ... pretty well ... I haven't lived with him for a year, and spent almost every hour of my days and even nights with him for the rest of the three for nothing ..." Ace said, looking back towards Luffy again, "And I saw it almost right away ... how he looks at you ... and how you act with him ... and we also know ... he won't ever say anything ... and he will never say why."

Her brows dipped softly into a sad frown as she watched Ace, and then she looked down, knowing he was right. But then Ace suddenly spoke up again, "It was a good reason ... you know ..."

"Good ... reason?" She asked, looking up at him again.

"Why he left ... I can see how he would have been scared ... Watching him now ... he looks terrified ..." Ace said softly, frowning at Luffy, "That's why ... I know he will never tell you the reason why he left." Then he looked over at her, "Go on a date with me, Nami. We have to make him do it ..."

Her eyes turned concerned looking back at him, "But ... wouldn't he hate you for this ...?"

"Maybe ... but once he realizes what it's about ... it'll be okay. I want to help, Nami, because I care about him. Not just because he's my brother ... but because I love 'im ... Luffy ... right now ... is everything to me. He's all I got ... He's my family and my friend ..." Ace explained, looking down at her as she looked up at him with a soft frown, "It's what you want too, isn't it?" He asked softly, his own softening as well.

Biting her lip softly, she just stared up at him, not sure how to answer that. Looking over at them, Luffy stiffened a bit when he noticed Ace and Nami just staring at one another. His brows began to slowly dip, and he was about to go over to them, but someone called him, and he had no choice but to turn back to them.

After awhile, Nami sighed and looked down, closing her eyes, "I love him ... so much ... I always have. Luffy ... is very special to me ... very important ... It took ... him leaving to realize ... just how lost I am without him ... I used to ... always think ... that one day I would have to get married and leave him ... Each time ... thinking about it ... it would hurt my heart, and I could never understand why. But after he left ... I knew ... I could never be without him ... ever ... So ... yes ... it's what I want ... even ... if he ... if he feels ... it's wrong ... I just don't care ..." She explained so softly, tears coming to her eyes.

Smiling down at her softly, which Luffy didn't fail to miss and was frowning deeply now, Ace then lowered his head to look at her, "Then? Will you go on the date with me?"

Looking up at him and watching him for awhile, Nami then smiled softly and nodded, "All right, I'll do it. Thank you so much ..."

He kept his warm and soft smile before sitting up, "You got it. Think you can handle him after though? He's going to be pretty pissed."

"I think I can handle it. I hope he," she took a deep breath, "I hope this works."

"Me too." He said, leaning back and looking over at Luffy, who was frowning at him, but then he quickly turned away. Smirking slowly, he said, "I don't think we have to worry though."

Nami turned to look at Luffy, but he had already looked away, "Mm ..."

"I wanna know all about him growing up. You'll tell me, right?" Ace asked, chuckling softly.

She also chuckled softly and nodded, "Of course! And I want you to tell me all about this past four years."

He turned and nodded to her, "Yup! I have lots to tell."

"Good!" She said, smiling brightly now.

Turning to look at them again, smiling so brightly at one another, Luffy felt a pang in his chest and swallowed hard. "Mm, now we just gotta tell the brothers ..." Ace said, looking over and seeing Luffy just turning away again.

"Let me handle those two." Nami said, nodding to her brothers.

"All right." Ace replied before getting up, "Well, it's back to work. Explain to them first ... and then mention to Luffy about our date."

"All right." She said with a nod before taking a deep and nervous breath. Then Ace walked off back to work.

When Nami was able to finally get her brothers alone, she explained to them what was going on. She felt a bit awkward, but neither seemed surprised in the least. As a matter of fact, Sanji just sighed and nodded, "Aa, I was wondering when one of you would finally come forward."

Blushing hard, Nami just blinked up at him, "Wha-What?"

"Mm ... I told Luffy it wasn't just gonna go away ... but he's always so clueless ..." Zoro said, scratching the back of his head, "I was hoping he would admit the truth by forcing him to explain himself ..."

"Y-You guys ... kn-knew already ...?" Nami asked, blushing even darker.

"Of course we did ... Nami-san ... We've all always cared for one another, but the two of you have always been on a different level ... I also remember what that Furu asshole said to you that day ..." Sanji said, closing his eyes and letting his head fall to the side.

Sighing and drooping, Nami let her hair fall over her face to hide it's redness, "Oh ..."

"Don't even worry about it, Nami ..." Zoro said, resting his hand on her shoulder, "And if Ace wants to help ... then so do we."

"Aa, we'll do what we can." Sanji said with a nod.

"A-All right ..." She said, finally looking up to them, "I-It's ... kinda awkward though ... isn't it? I mean ... we've all ... been together so long ... and ..."

"Like I said ... don't worry about it, Nami." Zoro said, giving her shoulder a squeeze.

"He's right, Nami-san. Like I said, we've always known the love you both shared was different." Sanji replied, smiling softly to her.

Looking over at Sanji, she smiled softly before reaching out to bring both into a hug, "I love you all so much ..."

"Aa, we love you too, Nami-san ..." Sanji said, and Zoro grunted his agreement.

"Mm ... you guys ready ... to go home ...?"

"Ah?" Both Zoro and Sanji questioned before looking over at a frowning Luffy, both of their brows quirking instantly as they gave each other a glance.

"Aa, we're ready." Sanji finally replied before heading out of the lounge they were in, Zoro and Nami right behind him. Luffy stepped aside with his eyes lowered, but he watched them pass without looking at their faces.

"What the fuck was that ...?" Zoro whispered to Sanji.

"I dunno ... but I think it's worse than I thought ... He's pretty pissed already. I kinda noticed Ace and Nami talking earlier ... Now it seems we're the enemy too somehow ..." Sanji whispered back with a deep frown.

"Now it's awkward ... S'he gonna frown at any male who gets too close to her now ...?" Zoro grumbled, staring ahead, "I really hope this works ... or I might have to kick his ass ..."

Sanji chuckled queitly before nodding his agreement. Nami frowned at both, not being able to hear what they were saying, but she could imagine. She had also noticed Luffy's frown. Sighing, she just lowered her head and followed them out. Luffy frowned after all three, watching as the two in front whispered amongst themselves.

Once they were in the car, Luffy took the wheel, and there seemed to be an awkward silence. Zoro took the passenger while Nami and Sanji sat in the back, but Luffy constantly looked at Sanji through the rearview, and he was about ready to rip into his brother's possessive stupidity before Nami spoke up. However, her voice sounded rather rigid and almost angry, "Today was rather eventful ..."

"A-Aa ... it was ... nice ... and calming ..." Sanji said, frowning at Nami, who only frowned back. She needed to calm her temper, and he was dropping subtle hints. He also needed to calm down though.

Taking a deep breath, Nami finally looked away from him and out of the window, "Yeah ... it was a nice place ..."

"I liked the movie sets ..." Zoro said, much more calmly than the other two, just adding to the conversation.

"So, that's what you do every day, huh Luffy?" Sanji asked, removing a cigarette to smoke.

"Aa ..." Luffy replied simply as he drove them all home.

"So ... what would you like for dinner tonight ...?" Sanji asked, giving Nami a chance to mention the date.

"You know me ... whatever is fine ..." Luffy replied as he began to slow down to stop at a light.

"I won't need dinner ... I have a date ..."

Luffy suddenly slammed on the brakes in his shock, "What?!"

The others gasped, grabbing a hold of something in the car to keep them from jerking forward, "Son of a bitch ...!" Zoro quietly exclaimed, looking over as the car behind them passed them with his hand stuck on the horn.

Biting her lip, Nami just shrugged, "Ace asked me ... and I accepted."

Luffy gaped at her for a moment, but then he grinned what seemed to be a grin of relief, "Oh, okay ..." However, he still seemed rigid as he began to move the car again once the light had changed to green.

'That's it ... Just ...'Oh ...okay?' She was beginning to become very annoyed with him now. Both Zoro and Sanji kept their eyes on Luffy with a soft frown. He didn't look like he was going to say a damned thing. The rest of the ride home had been in complete silence, no one knowing what to say, and Luffy just having nothing to say. His mind was in a jumble of different thoughts and worries. Why did it have to be Ace? He knew that Ace had seemed to like Nami since showing him her picture from the paper a few months back. But why did it have to be him? His heart and mind were in inner turmoil, his heart panging painfully and his chest tight.

However, he needed to just act natural, like as if it didn't matter. He'd really screwed up when he'd stepped on his breaks, and he hoped they didn't think anything of it. And now he couldn't bring himself to talk, and they weren't talking either. Nami just watched him the entire time before sighing and looking out of the window, watching as his townhouse came into view. As soon as he drove into the garage, Nami got out of the car and went upstairs. Her brothers frowned up at her before following her in.

Once she was inside, she went straight up the second flight of stairs to her room to get ready for the night's events. She had to go through with this. She knew that Ace was right. This was the only way they were going to get Luffy to admit. Even if she were to ask him outright, she knew he would probably lie about it, because he felt it was for her sake.

Looking up towards the second flight of stairs, Luffy frowned deeper, hearing as Nami shut her door. Why was she so upset? Was she upset? Or was she just excited about getting ready for her date? Or maybe she was upset that he was doing it again. Would she tell him to stay out of her life again? His heart suddenly panged hard, forcing his sharp intake of breath, and for his hand to fly up to clutch his chest above his heart. Seeing this, Sanji frowned softly, "You okay …?"

Looking up at him quickly, Luffy dropped his hand and grinned, "Ah, yeah! I'm just fine! Today was a great day, huh? It was fun having you guys with me!" He said, beginning to laugh. Both brothers gave the, 'Oh no,' frowns before turning to look at each other, 'Not again …' They both thought, knowing that was exactly what the other was thinking, "I'm looking forward to tomorrow! You know, since you guys will be with me again! Anyways, I'm hungry! Sanji, make some food already!"

"Hai, hai …" Sanji replied with a frown and his eyes closed as he went into the kitchen to prepare dinner.

"Ooo~! Maybe we can make it a guys' night out! Or even just stay in and watch some kung fu movies! I have some good ones Shanks' directed!" Luffy said with a grin and snicker, "What do you guys think!?"

"Uh, yeah … Some kung fu movies sound great, Luffy …" Zoro said, sitting at the counter while looking over at Sanji.

"I'm good with some movies …" Sanji said, trying to smile at his younger brother.

"Great! I got popcorn and beer too! This is gonna be great!" He said, snickering again, "Shishishi!"

Nami stood at the top of the stairs and just listened to them, having heard Luffy from her room and come out to see what was being said. Then she sighed, bringing a fist to her chest, "Stay firm … You can do this … Maybe he's hurting now … and trying to deal with it … but it's for the best …" She whispered to herself before turning to continue getting ready.

Just as Sanji was finishing dinner and serving it up, Ace came through the garage door, "Hey guys."

Luffy suddenly stiffened and sucked in his breath, his head lowered over his plate, but then he suddenly turned and grinned at his brother, "Yo, Ace~!"

Blinking at Luffy, Ace then turned to look at his new found brothers, who were both frowning at Luffy deeply, and then they both looked over at Ace. Giving a sigh and understanding completely, Ace then just smiled quickly, "Is Nami ready to go?" He knew Luffy very well. He had seen this behavior time and time again.

Luffy's eye and brow twitched, but he kept his grin, "Ah, I don't know." He said before looking towards the other stairs, "O-i, Nami! Are you ready yet!?"

Jumping a bit, Nami then turned to frown at her closed door. Sighing deeply and heavily, she then stood up before making her way out and down. Once she was downstairs, she had to plaster a smile on her face, "Yes, I'm ready." She said as she approached Ace, who was smiling at her.

"Good, shall we go then?" He asked, stepping away from the door a bit.

"Yes." She said before turning to the others, "I'll see you guys later."

Luffy waved his entire arm with a grin, "See ya later! Have a nice date, Nami!"

Her heart panged as she turned and walked out, Ace right behind her as he closed the door. Luffy lowered his arm then, just staring at the door blankly before turning to his brothers, grin plastered on his face again, "Let's eat and then start the first movie!"

"This is gonna be great!"

To Be Continued …

Author's Note: Oh … my heart hurts … T_T I want to cry for him … I know he's hurting, but he's trying sooo hard … He doesn't want her to say those words to him again! T_T Luffy! I can see him crying inside … *Sniff* Anyways … what did you guys think? Bahaha! Poor Zoro! XD Sanji was pretty mean using him like that! XD And YAY~! Bon-chan! I love you! XD Bon-chan is awesome~! You know, I just learned today that Ivan was modeled after Tim Curry's character Dr. Frank and Furter … Bahaha! If you haven't see what he looks like, do a search. I've always hated Tim Curry! So, it's no wonder Ivan creeps me out so much! XD Anyways, thanks so much for reading! XD Hope you guys enjoyed~! X)