Sex, Tangerines and Chocolate

AN: Hello my pretties! So I feel I've accomplished quite a bit with this story! I've never really let anyone read my fics before! He he... So I'm just so glad and grateful... That you actually like it! And as I can't stress enough! I love... No dare I say... wuv you guys!

Disclaimer: I also Wuv One Piece! Which I don't own...

Chapter Nine: Compensation Go Fish

Zoro was never a shopper. In fact, he really didn't know what the term meant. He knew women were notorious for it. They had it down to a science. As he passed the market place casually, it occurred to him that he hadn't been forced to attend a 'hunt', as many men who were in a relationship such as him had to. It was one of the things he would have to put up with... Later. He inwardly scowled. He was such a procrastinator. He always put things off, that is, until they conveniently 'popped' up again. That was basically how this whole thing had started. They had both put off 'confessing' about each other until that night. That sacred and holy night, that he thanked the gods for. That reminded him. When was the last time he had prayed? In the last island they had been to? At that festival? She had looked so cute in her kimono... But that was beside the point. He would get around to it... Later.

It was the least she could do wasn't a 'heartbreaker' as most men portrayed her. She just didn't do well with commitment. The feeling of regret was soon replaced with an undeniable surge of arousal. Was it the alcohol? Oh please god say it was the alcohol! It was making her vision blurry, and like any other buzz, her judgment wasn't particularly 'dead on'. She wobbled rather ungracefully off of her stool, trying to walk, ultimately not succeeding. She felt slender, toned arms wrap around her waist, pulling her to rest against an equally welcoming torso. She melted against it. Was that him? Was that Zoro? It felt like him, but different. Her hazy gaze fell over her rescue. Tall, slender, blond hair, wearing an awful lot of black.

"S-Sanji-kun?"

It had to be him! How could she! How could she have thought, be it even for a split second, that Sanji was Zoro? Furthermore, how could she have liked it! The whole thing! The feel of his body! It was... was... Was... !

"Ohhhhhhh!"

What had she done? That noise! It had come from her? It sounded almost pleasurable! Oh no! She knew Sanji could pick up on generally any noise a tone of voice a women made! That noise paired with the growing heat of her body and, and the heavy blush on her face! He would take it the wrong way!

"N-n-nami-swan?"

She felt his body tense immediately, then relax. Maybe, just maybe... If she played her cards right, she could get herself out of this mess!

"Sanji-chan"

Sugary sweet wasn't her usual tone, but this situation called for it. His body once again tensed, his arms still securing him to his chest.

"N-nani?"

What was wrong with him? This was a golden opportunity, wasn't it? For him anyway! Maybe she had taken him for granted. Was he scared? He did tell her he was a virgin didn't he? Maybe she shouldn't do this. Maybe it would only hurt him, more than anything she didn't want to hurt him. She never admitted it but he was her dearest friend, other than Zoro. He had filled the gap were Bellemere used to exist in her life.

"S-Sanji-kun?...I-I'm sorry...I didn't mean anything by that! I-I mean! Uhhhhh...It's just that I wanted to tell you that... that I would never want to hurt you and I love you I mean not LOVE you love you, but as a friend, and that I feel that I can always come to you for support and you'll always listen! Hehe. Ok? Ok!"

She panted heavily. She wasn't used to rambling, and blurting her words out. She just hoped he understood them. A few seconds past and he showed no reaction, he still clung to her like a lost child. Why wasn't he moving? Or saying anything? Had she done something wrong! Did she SAY something wrong!

Her head moved up, brushing the bottom of his whiskered chin, trying to look at his face.

"SANJIIIIIIIIII!"

She was far from happy. He probably hadn't heard a word she had said! His grip had remained the same, but he was unconscious. She figured he had probably passed out during her little 'moaning' session. He really was unbelievable. She managed to escape from his make shift 'headlock' and let his body fall over the bar counter.

"Shiro-san?"

The large bar tenders head popped out from behind the kitchen door.

"Hai?"

"Could you please tell my little lover boy over here to catch up with after he's done sleeping? Oh! And don't tell him what's written on his forehead! K?"

The bartender chuckled as he watched her walk out, returning his gaze to the sleeping man draped over his table, and began to read out loud what was written in bold black ink on his forehead.

"All women beware! Stay away from me! I am a pervert?"

Nami giggled to herself. It would take quite a while before Sanji figured out what was on his forehead. She knew the crew would play along as long as possible. Her train of thought was broken by aloud beeping sound. She looked down at her wrist, and cursed loudly.

"Shit! I'm supposed to be on stage on two hours!"

Well, it wasn't that bad. She still would've liked more time to find a nice outfit, and catch up with Zoro. If she hurried maybe she could do both.

Okay, he admitted it. He was bored. Without her ever thing seemed... well... boring. What was taking her so long! In the time that he had spent waiting for her he had eaten at three restaurants, without paying of course, walked in and out of countless shops, and even gotten into a couple fights, which he won... Of course. If she didn't come in the next fifteen minutes, he was going back to the ship!

Dammit! She had to hurry! He was probably getting tired and restless, and god knows what else! Where had she agreed to meet him? Ah! Yes the market!

Bright, fluorescent lights and colours filled her eyes as people settled into the nightlife of the city. Night was her favorite time of the day. There was so much to do and see! Everything was so elaborate, just like she liked it! A speck of green immediately caught her eye. She had to admit, Zoro was an eyesore. He stood out so blatantly in a crowd, amongst the bland brown, blond and black hairstyles that were so common. Then again, her hair wasn't that common either. There we go! She thought happily. Here we are! An uncommon pair! She liked the sound of it. Very much so. She wondered if he would.

AN: So! This chapter was quiet a bit longer than usual! I didn't know when to stop! Hehe. Anyway... this chapter took me longer, not just because of the content, but because of a debate. At first I started with Nami and Sanji having a very meaningful, sad conversation in which Sanji actually gives up on Nami... but then I thought about it and discovered that that would bring an end to the story! We wouldn't want that would we! A few more things... ano... someone said that they wanted me to make this at least 20 chapters? They obviously DON'T read the author's notes! Not like you guys! You're great! That stupid poopy Yoko's baby girl! Ummm sorry! I didn't mean that! And to Vulpix-san! I didn't comment about your review in the other chapters because I wrote them right after Chapter 6! Nami will be singing 2 songs! I will make the second one "Between the Wind"! Just for you... since you're my best reviewer! I really don't have the time to e-mail anyone about the upcoming chapters! Uh sorry for having a life? Just put me on author or story alert, k?

Editor's notes: I have a life as well, and you're wasting it.