Nami studied Zoro's childish stance as he hid between his shoulders and stuck out his hand so rigidly. Normally she would swipe the gold earrings without a second glance, but again her curiosity sparked as she examined Zoro's sad little attempt to hide his clearly embarrassed but angry expression. Zoro peeked at Nami to try and decipher her uncharacteristic moment of quietness and only saw conviction, what the hell could the woman be convicted about now? She already knew this one embarrassing tidbit of information which he was sure she would use against him in the future! Nami finally spoke and said "you need to swear to never ever ever ever speak of the upcoming 15 minutes again or I will for sure increase your debt 100-FOLD, DO YOU HEAR ME 100-FOLD ZORO" "WHAT THE FUCK WOMAN WHY WOULD YOU WANT ME TO FORGET THE NEXT 15 MINU-" Nami genuinely couldn't deduce what came over her.. maybe it was the full moon, maybe it was the temperate climate, maybe it was the gentle breeze… whose to say… but she cut Zoro off with her lips against his it was gentle but confident, just a simple innocent kiss. Zoro's body was stiff as a board and his eyes looked like they were gonna pop out of his head he didn't kiss her back because he was reveling in the pure shock of it. Nami's eyes quivered and she noticed him not returning her kiss and broke the kiss immediately as she pulled back to sit on her knee's to further berate him about his silence agreement when she was silenced by a look she hadn't seen on Zoro's face before… she expected unrivaled rage that was ignited because of confusion. But he just sat there with two fingers laying idle on his lips and he suddenly settled his pleasantly bewildered gaze on Nami, however, his bewilderment was fleeting and overtaken by his own subtly quizzical expression. Just as Nami went to return to a standing position she felt a warm yet calloused hand encompass her left cheek and the back of her head. She only saw his unwavering and intense stare as she allowed herself to be pulled in firmly for lack of a better reaction. She closed her eyes instinctively as their lips met once more Zoro's lips were soft and tentative as he gently applied pressure to the kiss. Nami's instincts took over once more as she melted into the moment and crawled over to sit in between his criss-crossed legs. The kiss was never broken only stalled for a moment and she moved her legs over his left leg and sat side-ways in his lap. Zoro exhaled loudly at the rising intimacy of their position and pulled her in closer with his free hand around her outwards facing shoulder. Nami noted his careful explorations of her lips and and felt incredibly safe and secure in his arms, he was so strong and solid but he was so warm. No person alive could have possibly predicted the brutish meathead could combine gentle and demanding with his lips. Nami's heart felt like it had been set on fire. Zoro was sure this was how he was supposed to do this! His judgment was clouded and hazy but he concluded no man should let a woman kiss him first! A man would kiss the girl and show her who is boss, how dare this witch belittle his manhood by being so forward! There was no denying this new feeling of his chest being on fire and the second he realized the hot feeling he grew needier with his kisses and amped up the intensity. His kisses grew more powerful and Nami arched into him In perfect rhythm. Zoro had to come up for air. He broke the kiss with a soft breath and hazy eyes Nami opened her mouth to speak and said "Zoro we need to-" he silenced her with a gaze that held an overpowering element she could not speak against. Zoro was waiting to see what she would do next. Nami was transfixed on his kiss-swollen lips whilst unaware of her body leaning in for more. Zoro noted her subtle leaning and closed the gap once more. Nami hummed her approval and wrapped her arms around his neck with one hand buried in his thick, green locks. Nami's readjustment knocked his hand off her face and he repositioned it under her exposed back. He felt the need to pull her as close as possible and feel as much skin as he could. Nami felt needier too as she boldly nipped his bottom softly. Zoro groaned in appreciation for her gesture and pressed down on her lips aggressively and gripped her shoulder with intense pressure and moved his hand on her back to bury it in her hair. Zoro suddenly ended the kiss respectfully with a slow but deliberate movement. Zoro dropped his head into the crook of her neck and exhaled loudly as he admitted "we have to stop" Nami opened her mouth and almost protested but her pride prevented such a shameless request from leaving her mouth. Instead she opted to say "I guess the 15 minutes is up huh?" she felt Zoro smile and chuckle quietly against the skin of her neck and she rubbed his scalp soothingly. Suddenly Zoro admitted, "if we continue things will escalate to a point of no return, Nami" Nami silently agreed but something about his voice that dropped a register and his outspoken honesty made her tingly and smiley. Zoro raised his head slowly and Nami's eyes were locked on his movements. She suddenly snapped out of her dreamy state of mind and realized she was searching for a sound she wasn't hearing… since when has she ever searched for this noise it was absent and she despised it. "Zoro I change my reward I require." Zoro readied himself for a verbal fight and went rigid and suddenly Nami requested "You are never allowed to take your earrings off for any reason ever" Zoro looked at her confused but accepted her request.