Original characters (c) Eiichiro Oda. Creative story (c) shipfiend. Cover Art (c) gg-xx on Tumblr.
"Does everyone have their assignments for this new issue?" Robin smiled around the table, and everyone nodded while Luffy played with a pencil on the ridge of his upper lip. "Luffy?"
Everyone directed their eyes to their President, who happened to still act like a child even when he ran such a large company. He dropped the pencil and grinned, "Yeah! So, how are everyone's dreams going?"
The team collectively sighed while Usopp started, "You know, Luffy…this is a business."
Luffy waved him off, "I know, Usopp, but we are first and foremost, a family. Sure, more money means more fancy meats all the time, but I want to make sure you are all happy, too."
Robin laid a gentle hand on Luffy's shoulder, "We would always tell you if something was wrong, Captain."
Franky pushed his sunglasses down and gave a big thumb up, "Owoh! Luffy, you know I like to keep it super."
"We should check in with Nami," Sanji grumbled.
Usopp was the first to address Sanji, "We all know how you feel about that, Sanji."
"Yohoho! I'm sure they are having the time of their life. I would if I was that young and limber and-"
A coffee cup barely missed Brook's head as Usopp calmed Sanji down, "Hey, hey! No need to get so angry."
But Sanji did not relent, "It's been weeks since we've heard from them!"
"Two and a half," Robin corrected.
Usopp nodded, "And we sent them to pretty remote places. I'm sure cell signal is hard to get."
Suddenly all their electronics collectively buzzed and Luffy was the first to cheer as he read his phone. "Yosh! I knew I made the right decision," he turned to Sanji, "I know you care deeply for Nami. I do, too. I also know you care deeply for Zoro…and I do, too. I believe they are going to do great work together, and they will help each other get only better in their trade. We need to trust them to do that."
Robin was the first to nod as the others looked at their boyish leader and his wisdom. Regardless of how Sanji personally felt, he knew Luffy was right. As much as he despised Zoro for having Nami all to himself, he knew this was Nami's dream and he did not want to hinder her. Even if it meant close and personal time with the one man who irritated him the most.
Usopp whistled, "Look at that though. These images are pretty amazing. I mean, I know Zoro is skilled and I've never doubted it, but this doesn't need a single edit. I don't want to. What do you think, Robin?"
Robin looked over her tablet, "Yes. They are beautiful. And what I'm reading of Nami's work is wonderful. She is really capturing the essence of these places and people…it's like I'm there with her. It's captivating."
Brook agreed, "I for one am excited where this takes our magazine and I feel like it will only help each of us get even more popular and touch more people's lives."
Franky cheered while he dabbed his eyes, "It's super beautiful. Like a newborn calf or a heartbreaking tale of romance."
Sanji quickly shot up, "Romance? Who said anything about romance!"
Franky gave him a smug smile, "Well, Little Sis is with Camera-Bro in deserted places, with limited access to things. Like separate rooms or beds. I can tell you that when creature comforters are removed, you really get to know a person."
Robin chuckled slyly, "Yes, Biblical."
Sanji quickly got up, "No, thank you. The meeting is over. I don't want to hear any more."
Luffy grinned, "Sanji, it's fine. So what if they become closer? If they help each other and are happy…we should be happy for them."
Sanji was about to agree when he leaned down and gave Luffy a cold stare, "Oh, I'm fine with it. I'm going to call Violet and tell her all the good news. But, will you be able to tell Law, Luffy?"
Luffy blinked, "Tell Law what?"
"Tell him that you knew that Zoro and Nami would be getting to know each other Biblically."
Luffy cocked his head to the side in confusion, "Why would he care?"
Sanji straightened himself and left the room laughing as Usopp patted Luffy's shoulders, "Oh, dumb, sweet Luffy. Imagine if Ace or Sabo were with something that would hurt them?"
"But they aren't. Koala and Marco are wonderful. Zoro is my friend. So, I really don't see the issue." Usopp simply shook his head and left the room, as Robin began collecting all the papers. "Robin, what do they mean? Is Law going to be upset that Nami is doing well?"
Robin stopped and looked from Franky and Brook who started to vacate the space, leaving her to explain the rage of an overprotective brother to her boss. "Well, Luffy. Law doesn't know Zoro like you do. He only knows Zoro as the man who was kissing his little sister…and as a brother, he cannot help but feel protective of her."
"But Nami will be fine. I don't see what he needs to worry about."
Robin nodded and began to leave, "I know, Luffy. You and I understand…but I suggest maybe giving Law the fair warning that perhaps…he will need to get to know Zoro more intimately."
Luffy looked at her shocked, "You mean Biblically?"
Robin chuckled and left the room, "No, Captain. That's your job."
Luffy sat in the empty conference room unsure why he had to worry about his boyfriend. So, he simply shrugged it off and decided to run after Sanji about lunch.
Ohhhhh, just a fun little break to see how everyone else is reacting to this new pairing. #thefamilysupports #luffyissosilly
So. Sex. Right, guys. HERE WE GO:O
#biblically ya know what I mean ;P
UPDATE: I accidentally posted "The Meeting" before "The Tent" so...APOLOGIES FOR CONFUSING ANYONE. Hindsight, doing two multi-chapter stories in different AUs but with the same characters is super confusing. However, I hope to not mess up again! Sorry!
Also, I guess I should make it all up to you now, huh?
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