Some sexy times in this chapter. Enjoy~
They stopped at another island not too long after leaving Water 7, and Luffy and Zoro were going to go into town to mail Luffy's package to Ace's new ship. Sanji was going to branch off and get food, but Luffy stopped him. He was curious and the others surprised. Sanji and Luffy may get along now, but they weren't close. Of course, Luffy wasn't close with the other men on the crew. There was no real reason, but Usopp had never clicked with Luffy like Robin and Chopper had. Nami, too, but mostly Robin and Chopper.
"What do you need?" Sanji questioned.
Let's have a hunting competition. Sanji grinned, and so did Zoro. a good way to compete. Luffy noticed that Zoro and Sanji had still been tense with Franky on the crew, and maybe getting some steam off would help. A good distraction for both, a new one. Not just Luffy and cooking. The three ran to the forested area and separated, going all out to gather the biggest or largest amount of meat they could. They had a huge fridge now, after all.
Luffy only caught two bears. This wasn't meant for her, but her crew mates. To make them happier. Luffy had forgiven Franky, but knew that Sanji and Zoro had not. She didn't want tnestion in the crew because of her again. She wanted everyone to get along. Well, realistically. She could never get Sanji and Zoro to get along. It just wasn't possible.
When she made it back to the ship before they did, she carried the bears on deck and laid them out on the grass. Usopp was on watch, creating some new weapons, and testing them out. Luffy watched in interest before going up and asking if he needed anything.
"You know, some red paint would be helpful," Usopp said. He was wearing those goggles to keep stuff out of his eyes. Luffy nodded and created a bucket of red paint. She made a couple sizes of paint brushes.
Usopp was quiet for a moment. "You know, Luffy, I'm really glad you joined." Luffy was surprised. Usopp never really said stuff like that with her. "Not just because your powers are useful. Zoro, he used to be really silly, you know? Like, joking and laughing. And then, after a while, he just sort of got boring. Like, he wasn't happy anymore. I don't think he even noticed it, but we all did. Since he met you, he's so much happier. And Chopper loves you, too.
"I'm glad you showed up, even if you scared me at first," Usopp finished. Luffy was beaming by the end.
But I made a mess with Sanji for awhile. Usopp nodded. "That is true, but it wasn't your fault. Sanji needed a wake up call that not all women are weak and need to be protected. I think it was good for him to put aside his 'chivalry' for once, and treat a girl like another person." Luffy nodded in agreement. Sanji had learned that Luffy was strong, and didn't need his protection.
I don't think Zoro and Sanji will ever get along.
"I don't either," the teen agreed. "I think they were born hating each other." Luffy laughed. They both heard the arguing, and Luffy ran to the side of the ship to see Zoro and Sanji each had at least six animals they were dragging along. Bickering over the size of them, who had won. Luffy jumped off of the ship and helped carry them on.
Luffy let them bicker and watched them compare how long the crocodiles they caught were. Luffy had lost big time, but she hadn't been trying to win in the first place. Zoro made quick work of cutting them up for the good parts, seeming refreshed after the hunt. The parts they didn't need were tossed into the water, while the rest were put in the freezer.
Since not everything would fit, there would be a big barbeque that night once everyone got back to the ship. Luffy was watching Zoro with a satisfied smirk while he worked on cutting the meat. "What's with that face?" he asked curiously. Luffy shook her head, saying it was nothing.
Nami and Robin came back to the ship with bags of clothes. Luffy had made them some money before they went to the post office. The women noticed Zoro's relaxed demeanor and Sanji's when he went outside to prepare the cooking station, taking out the large grill. "What's with you two?" Nami asked curiously.
"What do you mean?" Zoro asked, chopping up the meat to put on skewers as Luffy did as well. She didn't look up from her work, but was smiling softly.
"Both of you seem more… relaxed. Did something happen?" Robin wondered. Luffy had a satisfied smile.
Sanji's eyes widened. "Luffy had us do a competition to catch the most animals." He looked down at her. Zoro still didn't get it, so Luffy formed her board, changing her arms back to normal.
You were both so tense since Franky joined. I thought competing would help things, she explained. Zoro grinned, and Sanji smiled, before lighting a cigarette and not saying anything before turning back to getting the grill prepared.
Zoro kissed her before going back to cutting. Robin was smiling brightly, and Luffy felt she'd helped things a lot, and hoped it'd last. Everyone hoped so, since they all noticed besides the two themselves. When Franky came aboard, Luffy watched the two tensely, but saw them accept Franky's help for cutting, and she relaxed, sitting at the railing.
Robin approached her. "Thank you, Luffy." Luffy smiled.
I didn't want another tense situation because of me. I want everyone to be happy. Zoro walked over and swung her into his arms to sit on the grass while the meat was cooking. Sanji would go get food tomorrow morning. They had more than enough meat for that night and the next week. But, only meat wasn't a healthy diet.
The crew ate on picnic blankets, just happy to be together, and they toasted to Franky's joining. They had already done that, but this time it was Zoro and Sanji who raised their mugs first. "Did something happen? Don't you guys not like me?" Franky asked, drinking his bottle of cola, not one made by Luffy.
"I've moved on," Sanji said simply. Zoro didn't say anything, just smiled softly at Luffy. He didn't hate Franky anymore. Luffy didn't, and Zoro had let off some steam with the fight and competition with Sanji.
The barbeque was lighthearted, and they all talked about the next island. It only took one day for the log pose to set there. But Luffy wanted to go on the island with Zoro. Sanji also had to buy more food besides the meat. They'd be leaving the day after the next.
After dinner, cleaning everything up, Zoro picked up Luffy under his arm. "We have things to do, see you tomorrow," Zoro said and marched to their bedroom.
"What are they gonna do?" Chopper wondered.
"Play a game, probably,'' Robin said simply. And then added, "Let's not talk about it." No one else said anything, going back to their things. It was nothing new that the two had sex. Sanji had stopped feeling angry about it, even if he still felt a twinge of jealousy. It just wasn't a surprise anymore, and he still honestly felt ashamed for his overreaction.
Zoro tossed Luffy onto the bed, who was giggling. "I hope you're prepared," Zoro said with a shark's grin. Luffy opened her arms up, as if saying, bring it on. Zoro jumped on the bed and ripped her clothes off, and she worked on his too, strong but small hands lifting the haramaki over his head. She paused. Did you lock the door?
"Yeah, but I don't think anyone will be interrupting us," he said, and let Luffy continue undressing him, throwing his shoes at the wall and his pants onto the floor. Soon, Luffy was pinned to the bed, Zoro kissing her into the mattress, groping her as she giggled and panted. He was startled when she pushed him off and to the side so she was on top. He grinned.
"No way," he said and they rolled around the bed, fighting for dominance. It got heated, throwing punches and grunting until Zoro was holding her against his chest and sitting up, her writhing around. She wanted to be on top, but he wasn't gonna let that happen. He bit down on her neck harshly. "Why don't we compromise?" he whispered, biting at the underside of her neck.
She looked at him in curiosity, wondering what the compromise was. He scooched them back against the headboard. "There's no way you're topping. But we can try this," he said, sitting with her straddling his waist.
For now. I'll be on top, just you wait.
He grinned and laughed. "Nah, I don't think so. I didn't even get to play with you, that's not fair." She was surprised when he was suddenly pressing his fingers against her wet core. "Just kidding," and she gasped as he thrust his fingers up into her, wiggling them around. "Let's see how many times I can make you cum just on my fingers," he whispered into her ear, biting and licking at the shell of it.
The fight was out of her as she twitched and leaned her head back with a silent moan, giving Zoro room to bite and lick her neck, leaving hickeys everywhere. He loved seeing her lost like this, and in this position he got to see her in a different way. She was lost in pleasure. Zoro doubted she'd be able to top anyway. She came so easily she'd probably just stay stationary. But, he wouldn't underestimate her. Never again.
She clenched around him seven times before he couldn't wait anymore. He pulled his fingers out slowly, feeling the warm liquid follow them onto his groin. "Ready?" he asked quietly. She swallowed and nodded, and he brought her down gently until he was seated inside, groaning and shuddering from the warm and tight feeling. Luffy kissed him deeply, rarely seeing him lost like this. They didn't "play" with him. Only Luffy. So far.
He kissed her back, wrapping his in an embrace as he slowly lifted and then brought her back down. She gasped and moaned, feeling better with him instead of his fingers. It was bigger and wider. But, like usual, she was too lost in pleasure to really do anything but kiss. She wished she could take control easily, but was too lost in the warmth of him inside her, reaching places that they weren't able to in missionary position.
Zoro groaned when she clenched around him tightly. She'd already orgasmed a lot, but Zoro was different, he could have one and she just kept going on and on. He wanted to wait longer, not wanting to cum yet. He panted as he started thrusting up and not just lifting her. She bit on his own ear, pulling roughly, and clenched around him once more, where he finally came, unable to hold it off anymore. He had amazing will power, but there was no stopping it now.
He thrust shallowly as he came. Luffy moaned quietly when she felt him come. She licked up his sweaty face, as he relaxed, still panting and groaning. "Wish… ah… I could last longer," he complained. "No fair. I get one… go and you… get dozens." She giggled, relaxed against him, wrapping her arms around his neck. He picked her up and they both looked down to see his cum slide out. It made both of their faces turn pink.
You made a mess on our new bed.
"Most of that is yours, anyway," Zoro replied. "But I'll clean it up, since you can't move," he added, liking making her so pleasured that she was exhausted. "How many times was it?" She held up ten fingers twice. "New record. I like this position. I get to see all of you."
He laid her down as she watched him take care of her lovingly, tucking her under the covers while he cleaned himself up. He looked back to the bed to see her asleep already. He meant it when he said it wasn't fair. He wanted to last longer and longer. He didn't even care if he orgasmed more than once. The swordsman wanted to know just how many times she could cum on his dick.
He put some boxers on and turned the light off before crawling into bed next to her. Zoro looked at her sleeping face, and wondered what he'd done to deserve meeting her. He'd never done anything good enough that would reward him with this woman. He didn't think about it long before he was asleep.
-x-
No one was surprised when Luffy was carried into the galley the next morning, sleepy but stomach grumbling. Nobody commented on it, and Zoro assumed Franky had been warned. Sanji looked a bit pinched before taking a drag of his cigarette and relaxing. Zoro was watching him out of the corner of his eye, smirking at the jealousy. Sanji may try to hide it, but he was still totally jealous that Zoro found someone before him. Oh well, it was Sanji's own fault women were afraid of him.
Everyone went into town besides Franky and went their own ways. Chopper came with Luffy and Zoro while they sent the package before all three of them started to explore the town. Luffy sat on Chopper's back as they walked around, Zoro carrying the bag with all the money in it. It jangled around since it was quicker to make coins than paper money.
"Chopper, what do your rumble balls taste like?" Luffy wondered. She saw him take some and put them in his pocket in case something happened.
"They taste bad. They're a bunch of different tasting ingredients and don't mix well together," Chopper explained.
"What happens if you eat too many?"
"Well, at my home island, I ate too many but don't remember what happened. Doctrine said I did something bad, almost destroyed a whole village. Then at Enies Lobby I ate too many. I don't remember what happened afterwards, but I was unable to walk."
"I think you turned into a monster," Luffy replied. "I kept hearing roars and stuff, but I got hurt in the head, I might've been imagining it."
Chopper looked upset. "I hope not."
"Well, if you did turn into a monster, you didn't hurt any of us. Franky even said you got one of the CP9 jerks! You should learn to control that, you'd be super strong," Luffy gushed excitedly. Zoro was watching her, wondering what she was saying. Chopper looked like he was a mix of emotions. Horrified at first, but the longer he listened to Luffy, the happier he looked.
"Jerk, saying that doesn't make me happy!" Luffy laughed, Zoro smiling and looking ahead, since his companions didn't seem to be paying attention to where they were going.
The three explored the town, but it seemed to be pretty boring. There wasn't much to do. But, they had to spend the money they had. They went into an antique store, the only place to buy anything that wasn't clothes or food. "Let's find something for everyone," Luffy said, no longer riding on Chopper. She was walking between him and Zoro.
"Okay!" Chopper told Zoro what Luffy said when he asked. Luffy and Chopper explored, finding the ugliest things. For Nami and Robin, the two chose some very ugly bracelets. "This stuff is so crappy." Luffy said. But, they chose it. For Usopp, Chopper chose a broken hammer.
"How is any of this stuff antiques?" Zoro wondered when he picked up a broken half fork. "Well, this can be love cook's present I guess."
Franky got a broken mirror, since he liked admiring himself. Luffy carried it over her head while Chopper carried the smaller things. "Do we get one for each other?" Chopper wondered.
"It wouldn't be a surprise if we did, though," Luffy replied. Chopper agreed. Zoro brought over the bag of money, and could tell the owner of this store was going to make more money off of these three than he had in a year. They ended up spending 60,000 berris, but it didn't matter much. They had a huge bag of the crappy products.
Zoro carried them, since the bag was too big for Luffy to carry in her arms. She and Chopper ran across the street to a store and bought little bows for the gifts. He waited outside, entertained and relaxed while Luffy spent quality time with Chopper. He knew it must be nice to carry conversations with someone else.
"Come on, let's get back while they're gone and wrap them!" Chopper exclaimed.
"Hurry, hurry!" Luffy said, jumping on Chopper's back and grabbing the bag from Zoro's arms. "Forwards we go!" And they ran off, Zoro running after to catch up. Luffy had a trail or red paint so he found his way back easily.
Zoro sighed, but wasn't mad. He followed the paint. Chopper and Luffy would have their fun. Zoro hogged her anyways. Well, she was his and he was hers but it didn't mean he couldn't share. He slung the empty bag over his shoulder, not sure if Luffy wanted to keep it.
On his walk, following the paint still, he found Sanji rolling a huge cart of food towards the same direction as he was walking towards. Zoro frowned, not wanting to get stuck alone with him. But, Luffy wasn't there to be irritated with them fighting, so maybe he didn't care being stuck with him alone. This way, Luffy couldn't scold him for teasing the cook. He wore a sinister grin, slowing his speed.
"Oh, mosshead. How are you heading back to the ship the right direction?" Sanji asked in actual surprise before seeing the trail of paint. He laughed. "What, is Luffy your mom now, or something?"
"I sure hope not. It would be inappropriate to do what we do if she was my mom," Zoro replied casually. "We're not into that type of weird kink. Though I could see you being. The only woman whose ever wanted to be around you was your mom, after all."
This got Sanji raging. "WHAT DID YOU SAY?" he roared, running forward and kicking at Zoro. he brought up his sword to block it.
"Did something I said make you jealous or something?" he taunted cruelly. It was under the belt, but Luffy wouldn't hear about this. Sanji would be too embarrassed to bring it up and Zoro would conveniently forget.
"I'm not jealous of you, mosshead!"
"Oh, really? Then what's with that look you gave us when we came to breakfast and Luffy was too tired to eat after we made love. But, you wouldn't know what that feels like, princess," Zoro said casually. "So, I can't blame you."
Sanji caught on fire. "I'm gonna kill you someday!"
"Kill me and Luffy kills you," Zoro said with a shrug, grinning wickedly as Sanji picked up the cart again, seething and grinding his teeth, the cigarette ruined.
"YOU CAN'T BE THAT GOOD IN BED!" Sanji roared loudly, startling those around him. They were still in town, not paying attention to the people around them.
Zoro looked at him and said, "I don't know what would be bad about making her come more times than you can count on two hands."
"LIAR!" Sanji shouted. Zoro's face grew cold and hard.
"She's not even human... remember?" he said, voice as cold and hard as ice. It ended the argument as guilt flashed across Sanji's face. Good, he deserved to still feel bad about that. Zoro didn't think about it anymore, since it was from a couple months ago, but when he did think about it, he was endlessly angry.
Sanji slowed so that they wouldn't arrive at the same time. Zoro climbed onto the ship, finding Chopper and Luffy trying to wrap their crappy antiques. Zoro let the bag down and sat against the mast, watching with a straight face.
Help us wrap? Luffy asked with a sigh, writing larger so Zoro could see it. "Nah, I'm good. Keep having fun," Zoro replied. He suddenly felt guilty about what he'd said. He shared things that Luffy probably didn't want anyone to know. Well, Robin and Nami knew about it. Zoro still remembered the horror of them dragging Luffy away to talk about it.
He didn't feel too bad, and went to sleep.
After dinner, Sanji approached Luffy and sat next to her. Zoro was in the bathroom, having left Luffy alone at the mast. "Luffy, I'm really sorry about when I said you weren't human after I found and mosshead… you know."
That was a long time ago. Why are you upset about it now?
"Something brought it to my mind, and I just wanted to make sure you knew I was sorry."
I forgive you.
"Thank you."
When Zoro came back, Luffy didn't bring up what happened. It was private with Sanji. Zoro hated him enough already, he didn't need more ammo to make fun of him or get angry about what happened what felt like forever ago.
Luffy stood up and walked to Chopper. "Wanna give them our crappy presents?"
"Yeah! Zoro, help us with the presents!" Chopper called. "We're too small," he added unnecessarily. Luffy nodded, and jumped onto Zoro's back like a monkey as he went to their room and picked up the bag of antiques that were really just trash they'd all be throwing away eventually.
"Guys! Me and Luffy got some stuff for everyone!" Chopper shouted, Luffy nodding. The others were curious to say the least. When asked about it, Chopper answered, "There was nothing to do in the village but we had to spend the money so we found a trashy antique store and got everyone something."
We know they are all ugly, there's no need to be nice, Luffy wrote with a smile. It was a good thing she said that because everyone found their gifts were wrapped pieces of trash basically. Robin said she liked the jewelry, but no one was convinced. Nami looked at hers with a frown, Franky complained he couldn't even see himself in the mirror, Usopp and Sanji just looked at their broken gifts with a blank face.
"Who wants to burn them?" Zoro asked casually. "That was 60,000 berris wasted." Nami shot up, and demanded how they could spend so much on these things. "Calm down, Luffy easily can make up that money."
Let's burn them! Luffy wrote. So they did. It was honestly a waste of time. It was all in good fun before Luffy started gagging, and ran to the side of the ship to throw up. Zoro was there instantly, holding her hair back as she threw up everything she'd just eaten. Zoro rubbed her back, but shouted when Luffy looked up and then fell to the side like she was dizzy. She fell on her side, looking confused.
Chopper reacted immediately, grabbing the burning objects and throwing them over the side of the ship. Everyone was startled before Chopper shouted for Zoro to take Luffy to the infirmary. He picked up the teen and hurried her after Chopper. She was shocked, not really able to process anything that happened since it was happening so quickly. Zoro's eyes were wide and panicked.
Luffy didn't know what was wrong, and so didn't know if she should be trying to heal something or not. Chopper examined her, opening her mouth, widening her eyes, tilting her head up. All she focused on was Zoro's fearful face.
"Is there something wrong with me?" Luffy asked Chopper.
"I think burning the trash released something in the air that irritated your system. As far as I can tell, there's nothing physically wrong with you. Are you still feeling dizzy and nauseous?" Luffy shook her head.
Chopper looked uneasy, thinking a mile a minute. He noticed Zoro shaking and looking scared, so he told him and Luffy to calm down. "Luffy is not dying, she just had a reaction to the burning trash. It could have been bacteria that upset her system. Whatever happened, it's good she threw up. And she can also heal herself. It's not life threatening," he said to both of them. Luffy still looked nervous and Zoro was taking deep breaths to calm himself.
I feel fine, she wrote for Zoro.
"You don't hurt anymore?" Zoro asked. Luffy didn't hurt in the first place, she just threw up. She told him that, not wanting him to worry. The others were outside the door, before Robin slowly opened the door so she was peeking inside.
"Is everything alright? We got rid of the burning garbage. Franky blew away whatever was left. Is Luffy alright?" Robin asked, sounding incredibly calm, while also concerned. I feel fine. I wish everyone would stop fussing.
"We're worried. You threw up all of the sudden after you breathed in burning trash," Zoro said a little sharply, but Luffy knew it was fear and worry, and didn't take it as Zoro being snappy. But she honestly felt fine.
But I feel okay, she insisted. Zoro frowned. "Are you sure?" he asked. Luffy gave him a comforting smile and nodded. I feel fine. I don't hurt or feel sick anymore. Zoro swallowed and looked to Chopper, who was quiet. He was warring with his thoughts, and Robin grew nervous.
"Zoro, I don't want you to panic, alright?" Chopper asked slowly. Zoro's eyes widened but he nodded stiffly. "I think Luffy is sensitive to chemicals that humans are alright with. Burning trash or waste produces chemicals in the air. It made her dizzy, which made her vomit. I'll keep her in here for awhile, but I think she will be fine. There's no reason to panic."
Luffy was worried herself, but gave a reassuring smile to Zoro. I feel okay. I was just dizzy and threw up. I don't hurt anywhere, or feel sick anymore. Thank you for holding my hair back.
He walked forward and hugged her to his chest, her still sitting on the bed. He ran his fingers through her hair. You don't think I'm strong enough to endure a headache?
"No, it's not that. We just don't know what caused it. I'm sorry I freaked out," Zoro said, sounding ashamed a bit. He should have stayed calm, but she just fell over after vomiting, it scared him, not that he'd ever voice the words to anyone other than her in private. I'm okay. I won't lie. If I feel sick, I'll say something.
"Chopper, is she alright?" the captain asked. Chopper was still thinking, but nodded.
"I believe she is alright. But, it just is a reminder that we know little about Luffy's species and what kind of illnesses she will suffer from that we may not. Like the chloroform incident. Though, there is nothing we can do about what happened tonight. I'll keep her in here just for safety. Tell everyone not to worry," the doctor explained.
Luffy didn't like the reminder, but knew it was a problem. What if she caught some illness that humans didn't and no one knew what to do to help her? She wasn't going to like what came of this talk. Zoro was going to fuss over her and worry, something she hated. Hated people fussing over her for no reason.
Well, there was a reason, but still. She didn't want anyone to think she was weak or fragile. She was strong! I'm fine. I promise, if I ever suddenly feel sick, I'll tell whoever is nearest, okay? No one needs to fuss over me.
"It's not fussing, Luffy. Fussing is when there is no problem. We are worried because there is one. It's natural that family worries about each other," Robin said a bit sternly. Luffy wrote an apology. "We don't doubt your strength. Don't ever worry about that," the captain said. Luffy nodded.
Robin turned and opened the door to let everyone know that Luffy was fine now. Sanji worried that his food made her sick, but Chopper shot that down.
"Chopper-"
"Yes, you can stay in here, too, Zoro," the reindeer said before Zoro could even talk. "Though, you could last one night without Luffy. She's not terminally ill." Zoro knew Chopper was right. He didn't think it was a problem, but was he clingy? Maybe Luffy was clingy. They were fine before, but now neither of them could leave each other alone for more than a few hours. Was that normal? Neither of them had been in a relationship before.
"Chopper, can we talk to Robin alone?" Zoro asked suddenly, surprising those inside. Chopper looked startled, but nodded. He didn't seem insulted that he was being kicked out of his own infirmary. Robin looked surprised, too.
Luffy watched Zoro cursiously, wondering what was wrong, and why Chopper was being asked to leave. "What is it?" Robin asked curiously. Zoro looked awkward, but he was the one to bring it up. He couldn't just not say anything after asking for a moment alone with Robin and Luffy.
"Are me and Luffy different?" Robin asked for clarification, and Luffy looked confused. What was he talking about? "Well, we just are never separate. We always want to be together. Is that not normal? Do most couples act like this?"
Robin didn't laugh, even though Luffy could see she seemed entertained. She just smiled before answering. "I don't know what makes you think I'm a love expert. I've been on the run for 20 years. But, I've been on ships that had couples on them. You and Luffy are not weird or different. Just very in love and new to the feeling. As long as it doesn't bother either of you, or make you feel like you are unable to be around other people, then I don't think it's a problem," the captain explained with a smile.
Zoro's face was bright red, thinking he'd asked a stupid question. Luffy made it worse by writing that Zoro is cute. He sputtered and glared at her, who just grinned and laughed.
"I'll leave you two alone. Goodnight," she said and left. Zoro felt a bit humiliated, but he was new to this! He didn't know what to expect. Would this feeling run out? He hoped not, but he just didn't know what would happen going forward. Luffy stood up on the bed, movement almost silent and opened her arms.
Zoro walked forward and hugged her. "I'm sorry if I'm clingy. I still don't know much stuff about l-love, y'know?" he said, sounding thoroughly embarrassed. He heard Luffy writing on her board and pulled away to see it say I'm happy. Are you happy?
Zoro nodded. Then that's all that matters, right? Besides, I'm the one who literally clings to you. If you ever want some alone time or anything, it's not like I will be offended. If you ever want to nap alone or something, just tell me.
"Alright. Now I just feel stupid. Don't say I'm cute again," he threatened. Luffy grinned. "Well, looks like we'll be sleeping in here tonight. With Chopper on watch." Despite them napping together every day in front of the whole crew, Zoro didn't know how he felt about having Chopper in the same room while they slept through the night. Napping and sleeping during the night were different things.
Since when did he get embarrassed or flustered about anything other than Luffy being silly? It was irritating. He didn't realize he was glaring until Luffy put her small hand on his cheek. Are you alright?
"I'm fine," Zoro assured her. "Just thinking about stupid stuff." Luffy didn't push it, and Zoro was thankful, not wanting to embarrass himself further than he already had.
Sleeping with Chopper in the room was only Luffy and Zoro sleeping on the bed while Chopper slept on the little cot. It wasn't awkward at all, and Luffy wore a nightgown, of course. She was fine through the night, and woke up before both of them. She shook Zoro awake, knowing it was morning. I'm fine, see?
"I know, I fussed over nothing. You're strong, I don't doubt that," Zoro said warmly. Zoro's voice woke Chopper up, and he gave Luffy a quick check up. Everything was fine, she didn't have any long term damage, all they knew from this was not to burn trash around Luffy. And that she had different reactions to things, but that was useless with not knowing what she reacted to. There was nothing they could do, and Luffy would not wear a gasmask constantly, whether that be her pirate name or not.
Nobody talked about the night before, which Luffy was thankful for. She was a bit embarrassed about the whole thing. Sure, she hadn't exactly done it on purpose, but still. She still threw up in front of everyone. Sanji cooked her extra breakfast since she'd lost dinner last night. Zoro didn't act overly concerned, which made Luffy happy. She hoped everyone would forget about the incident.
Luffy noticed that Zoro was trying to keep some distance during the day. She frowned at it, but didn't take it personally. She knew Zoro loved her, didn't doubt that one bit. But, it was true that neither of them really knew what they were doing. Just going based on their feelings. They had moved pretty quickly, living in the same bedroom and making love only a couple months after meeting. But, that was just them. They were both happy, that was all that mattered.
Franky distracted her while Zoro weightlifted in the gym/crows nest. She wanted to watch him lift weights, but she also wanted to give him space when he wanted it. Franky, what happened to make you look like this? Luffy asked curiously when Franky struck his SUPER! pose while talking to Usopp. Franky grinned and then told her about his encounter with the sea train, and how he built his body up by himself.
So you're a surgeon, too?
"No, I'm just good at technical things," Franky replied. Luffy turned her head. But you were working on your human body. Isn't that considered medical? Or are you just lucky?
"Probably lucky," Usopp commented, sitting down and paying attention to the conversation as well.
"It's because I'm SUPER!" Franky shouted. Luffy didn't understand how he built up his body like that on his own, but didn't think she'd get any truly satisfying answers anyway. She noticed that near the end of their conversation, the crowsnest door opened. She didn't turn her head too much, but glanced at Zoro coming down the ladder, looking distracted. He went inside without looking in Luffy's direction.
"Did you and Zoro get in a fight or something?" Usopp asked in concern. Luffy shook her head. I guess he just wants some alone time. I don't think we're in a fight or anything.
"Well, you two do spend every second together," Franky responded. "Maybe it's natural to make some space. But, you two are far from a normal couple. What normal couple enjoys injuring each other?"
It's the thrill of the fight. No one stays hurt in the end, anyways.
"Definitely not a normal couple," Usopp said with a laugh. Luffy shrugged, agreeing. Most people couldn't heal injuries, so that was true they weren't normal in that sense. Robin and Nami were both at the helm, talking about something that Luffy couldn't hear. She honestly preferred the boys' company more than them. It took a long time to warm up to Usopp, but after what he said that day, they got a bit closer.
Franky was also interesting to her, and Chopper was more like her best friend than crewmate. Well, both. The girls were just into more girly things, while Luffy enjoyed fighting and getting dirty. She really liked Robin but mostly because she was so kind to Luffy. She didn't mind if Robin sometimes acted like a mother. It was nice, it didn't bother the nymph.
Luffy looked up when Zoro walked over, hands in his pockets. "Can I talk to you?" he asked Luffy. She nodded and stood up, following him into the crowsnest. She knew he wasn't planning on playing when he didn't lock the latch. She sat down opposite him, but then he patted to his lap. Luffy felt like a cat but went and sat in his lap.
Everything okay? she wrote. She was sitting back to chest, so he just had to look down to see what she'd written.
"Yeah. I just wanted to see if I could go a long time with not being with you when I could," Zoro replied. Luffy thought it was a strange test, but her feelings weren't hurt. "It was hard. I was bored without you in here, and I kept wanting to go and get you."
Is that a good outcome for your experiment?
"I think I already knew what the outcome would be anyways. I've never been an overly social person. I spent most of my childhood alone and up to joining the crew I was alone. And after joining, I love this crew, but I still felt kinda lonely." His face was pink, but she couldn't see it. She caressed his thumb while he talked, assuming he was embarrassed.
"After you joined, I think I latched onto you and I can't let go. At least not yet," he said.
Good. I'm okay with being with others for a while, but I still want you there with me. Or at least in sight. Napping on deck somewhere. I latched onto you, too. Even though I've always had a lot of family, they thought I was weird. I had Ace to be with me and now you. At home, people thought what I did was wrong. I liked doing it, so I didn't stop. But, I'm so happy I met you.
Zoro leaned down and kissed her head. She looked up at him and he kissed her forehead. She shimmied on his lap and leaned backwards, but he hissed. At first, she thought she'd hurt him somehow before feeling what it was. She looked at him in amusement.
"My mind sorta wandered a bit when you weren't here," he said as an excuse. Luffy got off his lap, and reached out her hand to gently touch the bulge. He hissed again, before she had a smirk and unzipped his pants in one fluid motion, grabbing him almost too quickly for him to process. "Ugh, you don't have to-" she frowned and stroked up his shaft, stopping his words. Her eyes said I want to and you can't stop me.
While she touched him, his neck muscles were clenched and his eyes closed, imagining it wasn't her hand and instead her soft, warm and wet walls clenching around him. Slick and sliding, tightening around him like a vice. Not wanting him to pull out but welcoming him back inside when he thrust in.
The feeling of her juices leaking out and down his shaft, pooling on the bed beneath them, leaving a wet spot that smelled of both of their cum. He wanted her to leave it, but she always cleaned it up afterwards.
Her hands got faster, still soft, though. He moaned, eyes still closed. Imagining feeling himself cumming inside of her. The intimate feeling it brought, that she was okay with him doing that. And then looking down to see when he'd shot inside her coming back out, showing what he'd done to her, done with her. Seeing her sweaty and flushed, lost in the pleasure, even afterwards, when she was zinging and twitching.
Crawling into bed next to her afterwards, her small and soft body against his hard one. Tired and relaxed to the point she probably wouldn't wake up even if there was a sea quake.
He didn't notice he'd orgasmed, so lost in his fantasy, until he opened his eyes and saw she had his cum on her hands, looking at it curiously.
He blushed at the sight, and zipped up his pants. When her tongue flicked out and licked it, he felt himself harden again, something that hadn't happened so soon after releasing. Her face turned sour, unable to hide the distaste. He laughed in amusement. "Doesn't… taste good?" She shook her head. "Too bad, you taste delicious." She erased the white liquid on her fingers and looked down.
Round two? she wrote slyly.
"You sure you want everyone to know what we did in here? You'll fall asleep afterwards," he pointed out. She frowned, wishing she could stay awake afterwards. It was a dead give away. She may not be loud, but it was obvious what they'd done when she was so exhausted. "We could test out the bathtub," he offered. She nodded.
They both got up, and hurried down the ladder, practically running to the bathhouse, locking the door behind them. Zoro ripped Luffy's clothes off, throwing what was left of them on the tiled floor. He shed his own clothes, and grabbed her roughly, picking her soft body up and holding her to his chest. He was rough before, but was suddenly treating her like she was the most fragile thing on the planet, even though it was the opposite.
The bath was already full, so they stepped in and Luffy relaxed into the water, turning limp when they got deeper. The bath was huge, more like a pool. He gathered her into his arms and walked them to the more shallow area. The bath was a strange feeling when he reached down to slide his fingers into her. The water was washing away her natural lubricant. It made her frown, but soon she lost the look when his finger started moving.
Zoro caressed her back with his other hand, nuzzling his nose against her face, which was pink and scrunched up from the pleasure. He whispered loving words into her ear. It wasn't erotic, but more romantic. He wanted her to feel loved, know how much he adored her. He would never let her feel underappreciated.
She leaned forward and licked his jaw, her way of telling him she was ready since writing in the bath would be useless and she was too relaxed to do so anyway. The water made her weak but more sensitive, if that was even possible. "Can I lay you down?" he asked, wanting to try something. She looked surprised, but trusted him and nodded.
It was in the shallow area, so she wasn't submerged when she laid down on her back in the tub, him sliding inside smoothly, her body prepared enough to easily accept him. He slowly thrust into her, making little waves with each one. With her ears in the water, she couldn't hear anything which made her more focused on the pleasure, not thinking of anything other than what she was feeling.
Zoro was able to last a lot longer since he'd cum only a few minutes ago. He counted with a grin how many times she clenched around him. He wanted to break the record. More than twenty, and all on his dick and not his very talented fingers.
Luffy's hair was all around her face, flowing in the water or plastered to her face. He was surprised when she brought her legs up and wrapped them around him, pulling him closer so he collided into her very deeply, making her groan silently. Waves were made at the movement. He moaned, and thrust deeper, knowing that's what she wanted.
He leaned up and spread her legs wide, as wide as he could and went as deep as possible. He could feel the wall of her uterus, meaning he was completely filling her. It made him grin. If she were a normal sized woman, it probably wouldn't happen, but right now he was very much enjoying her small stature.
Zoro leaned down and started biting at her chest, nipping and leaving hickeys. He still didn't care if she had no breasts. Sure it would be nice to have some more things to grab and fondle, but it wasn't anywhere near a deal breaker to not have boobs. He saw enough for Nami and Robin doing their best to show everyone while just barely remaining clothed.
After Luffy's twenty first orgasm, Zoro let himself go, sighing at the feeling, and she reached up to tangle her fingers into his damp hair. Zoro was a bit disappointed he didn't get to see their cum, but they were in water. It was to be expected.
Zoro rolled over and Luffy laid on his chest in the warm water. "We contaminated the water," Zoro mumbled. Luffy was mostly out of the water, and shivered since she was on his chest, and he maneuvered themselves deeper where she was not in the air but he was also able to breathe still.
He felt a tired laugh come from her, but knew she'd dozed off afterwards. Zoro never wanted to part with her. He felt redundant, but he just wanted her to know how much he loved her. Sure, he said it all the time, he showed it physically a lot, but he felt she didn't know just how much he loved her. He hoped she knew, he didn't know how to express it anymore than he already had.
They stayed in the water for a long time, Zoro eventually grabbing some soap off of the side of the tub and running it smoothly down Luffy's back and shoulders while she stayed asleep. The water continued to be nice and warm, and Zoro assumed it was some feature Franky installed. The ship really was pretty awesome. He forgave the cyborg for what he did to Luffy. Didn't forget it, but had moved on.
Zoro was staring up at the ceiling with a relaxed gaze when Luffy woke up an hour later, and yawned. He looked at her and she gave a sleepy smile. "I like the bed more," he said simply. Luffy nodded in agreement. The water hadn't been as amazing as both of them expected it to be. Zoro sat up, keeping her to his chest and moved them to the more shallow area. Luffy washed her hair, since they were already in the bath, might as well wash up, and Zoro washed his body with the soap he'd used on Luffy.
They finally left the water, shivering before getting into the towels. I like the big bath more than the small one on Merry.
"I agree. Next time we'll just take a regular bath," Zoro said. Luffy nodded, dressing in a yellow dress today. It had been green before the bath, but Zoro had ripped that one apart. She put on matching slippers, and Zoro dressed, both leaving the bath house. This room was theirs now, too. Zoro was serious when he said he wanted to do it in every room on the ship. He'd keep that to himself now. But it would probably linger in the back of his mind.
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