"Ow, that's my foot, Usopp.", whispered Nami harshly.
"Sorry. Maybe I'd be able to see better if you took some of the bags for me."
"You'd make a poor, weak woman carry all that stuff instead of being a gentleman and not complaining about a such a simple task?", asked the navigator in her best faux-shocked voice.
If it's so simple why can't you do it? "It's not like I'm super-human like Luffy, Zoro, and San-"
"Shush, they're stopping.", whispered Nami, shoving the sniper back farther into the alley they had made their spy point since the supposed couple had went in a weapons shop and subsequently come out with a bag of what she could only guess were the sword supplies Zoro had requested allowance for, claiming he needed them to keep his swords in good condition so he could protect her.
"Come on Nami.", whined the sniper. "We've been following them for over an hour and all they've done is go into a book store, do some window shopping, buy some tea from a street vendor, and go into that sword shop. Just admit you're wrong and that what we saw earlier was a fluke.
Maybe he's right. Maybe Zoro did get lost or Robin might of just wanted to tease him by holding his hand to see how he reacted, that definitely sounds like her. "Fine, let's just go.", agreed the cartographer, standing up from her crouching position and turning to stretch her aching limbs only to have Usopp pull her back into the shadows of their hideout.
"Or maybe I'm way off, and you really are a genius.", said Usopp. "Look."
Nami's eyes followed the sharpshooter's finger to land on her crew mates across the street once again, although they were in a very different position than when she had watched then only moments before. Zoro's hands were no longer loaded down with the day's purchases, and were instead pressing into the archaeologist arched back as his mouth moved against her own.
"Oh, man.", breathed Nami, sinking back into her crouch. The pair stayed absolutely still, afraid the smallest of sounds or movements would tip off their canoodling nakama to their presence.
"I wouldn't believe this was happening if I wasn't watching it.", whispered Usopp. He was awed at the revelation of his friends' secret relationship, even more so by the fact that no one even knew about it, not even Nami who was Robin's closest friend and confidant by all means, nor himself the 'Great Detective Usopp'. Their crew was together constantly, day and night, how could the two have found the time to get so comfortable with each other they couldn't contain themselves long enough to keep from groping each other in public? How long has this been going on? Wait, what will it mean for the crew? Does Luffy know, no he wouldn't be able to keep a secret? And when did Robin start liking Zoro, and when did Zoro start liking girls, period? Oh no, this isn't some 'friends with benefits' kind of thing. That would totally throw off of the whole dynamic of the crew if Zoro and Robin are...are...having...sex. Usopp blushed at the thought. Pictures of the muscular swordsman pushing the archaeologist onto her back in the Crow's Nest, their skin glowing as the moonlight bathed their nude bodies in it's dim shine, the two completely drunk on the other's taste as hands roamed over unexplored bodies in the safety of nighttime.
"Wait, where are they going?", said Nami, interrupting the sniper's unintended fantasy. "There's nothing down that way, it's just an abandoned side street.", complained Nami, referencing the map she had purchased earlier in the day.
Man, I need to stop hanging around Sanji and Brook, those perverts are rubbing off on me. Was I actually thinking about Zoro and Robin hav-...no, no, that's ridiculous. He was probably just getting a crumb off her lip with his mouth. Okay, even I don't believe that one, but there has to be a logical explanation.
"What the heck are they doing? I can't see anything.", whined Nami, stretching her neck to try and glimpse into the alley across the street. "We need to get closer."
"No, we saw them kiss, that's good enough.", said Usopp, eager to be done with they're supposed spying. At this point he felt more like a pervert peeping on a couples' romantic escapades than a curious friend trying to get dirt on a certain swordsman. "We can talk to them about it later, and find out what's going on."
"No way. They would both just deny it if we bring it up back on the ship, I want to catch them in the act, right here, right now.", admitted Nami, a devious look in her eye. I'm totally gonna own that muscle-head when he finds out I know he's been messing around with Robin. Hehe, maybe I'll raise his interest to 900%!
"Uh Nami, you okay?", asked Usopp, the evil grin spreading across the redhead's face scaring him as well the Beri signs that had replaced her eyes. Zoro is so screwed.
"Perfect, now let's go bust them." Nami stood from her previous hiding spot and started weaving her way across the street towards the alley she had seen the guilty couple duck into. "Ah hah!", yelled the navigator, rounding the corner into the dark backstreet, her finger pointing accusingly at the currently engaged couple. Nami smirked at the shocked pair as they quickly tried to separate from each other and appear casual after her declaration, but it was too late. She had seen the historian pressed against the brick building's side, her hands running over Zoro's exposed torso, caressing his sculpted abs as her tongue explored his mouth. She had watched Zoro fight for dominance in the kiss as his hands groped and pinched Robin's backside, both completely focused on their current activities.
"Nami-san.", said Robin, her voice unusually airy and her cheeks a pale shade of pink. Most likely due to the heated kissing she had just witnessed, thought Nami.
"Yes, Onee-chan.", said the navigator sweetly.
"Stupid witch, what do you want?", cut in Zoro angrily. He had finally gotten to spend an entire day with his girlfriend, free of the crew, and now that greedy navigator had to come and ruin his and Robin's make-out session. It was bad enough having to sneak around from most of the crew just to get a kiss goodnight and some quick making out, or spend the night talking in the Crow's Nest only to have to sneak into their respective bedrooms before their bunk mates noticed their absence. He just wanted to give Robin the nice, normal date she deserved without either of them having to worry about being caught, and here Nami had to come and mess everything up.
"Now, now Zoro, is that really how you should talk to someone who knows your secret?", asked Nami innocently, her smirk ever present.
"Nami-san, we can explain.", started Robin anxiously, as Usopp came panting around the corner, the packages tumbling out of his grasp as he collapsed on the ground.
"Usopp's here?", asked Zoro.
"Yeah, he had to tote around my purchases since you were too busy 'buying sword cleaner'. I guess this is what you were talking about."
"Hi...guys...this was...Nami's idea.", panted the sharpshooter. "I told her...to leave...you alone...on your...date.", choked out Usopp, his body finally losing consciousness after being physically exerted all day.
"Nam-", tried Robin again.
"Yeah, this is exactly what I was talking about. I wanted to spend the day with my girlfriend, instead of wasting it following you around and being your stupid pack mule.", said Zoro, all previous apprehension gone from his voice.
"Wait, you're just admitting it?", said Nami shocked.
"Zoro-kun, are you sure about this?", asked Robin, turning to face the swordsman. They had agreed to let their relationship bloom a little, make sure that this was what they both wanted before they revealed anything to the crew, but now...She was sure of her feelings for the young man standing beside, she loved him, of that she was certain, but did he actually feel the same? Could he see them walking by each other's side for the rest of their lives, holding each other close every night, being together...forever? She wasn't sure she was ready to hear if he didn't, she was enjoying their time together, no matter how scarce. Never had someone cared for her in the way she thought Zoro did, wanting to waste hours just hearing the sound of her voice, sleeping with their head in her lap just so they could feel close to her, holding her as she shook when the demons of her past robbed her of sleep. Never had anyone wanted her so much, wanted just her."
"Yeah, big deal. So Robin and I are together, I couldn't care less that you know, so don't think you can manipulate either of us because you found out.", said the swordsman confidently, moving to wrap his arm around the historian's waist. "I love Robin, so go ahead and go tell the others, you'll actually be making my life easier since we won't have to sneak around.", finished Zoro sternly. He looked around the see the shocked faces surrounding him, even Usopp had suddenly awakened at his loud declaration. "What?"
"Wow, I didn't know, I mean I never thought Zoro would be that serious about a relationship.", breathed Nami.
"Good for you guys.", added Usopp encouragingly. Happy relationship was much better than cheap sexual favors like he had feared.
Zoro ignored the other two, his eye firmly fixed on the raven-haired woman he was holding. "Robin, you okay?", asked the moss head nervously. Not many things rattled Robin, seeing her stock-still and slack-jawed was making worry. Had he screwed up and assumed too much? Did she want to try and cover up their involvement instead of coming clean? The last few months they had been getting closer and closer, but was she embarrassed by him, was he just a passing whim to her? Had he jumped the gun confessing his feelings like that? He meant every word he said, he truly love her, of that he was positive, but was she ready to hear that? Had he scared her off by moving to fast, did she not feel the same?
"That's the first time you said it.", breathed Robin, finally gaining control of her uncooperative body. "Did you...did you me-"
"Of course I meant it.", interrupted Zoro. "I love you, Robin and I'll tell you it as many times as it takes for you to believe me. I don't care if the crew kn-"
"I love you too.", interrupted Robin, her face lighting up. "I love you, Zoro."
Zoro smiled back at her, both completely giddy about the other's confession. They were both in love with each other, and now they had confirmed their feelings to the other, pushing aside all past doubt and worries with three little words. Three words that were the best description of all the crazy, unfamiliar emotions swirling within them as they leaned in, their lips barely touching as they held on to the other. This was new to both of them, neither could be called an expert in caring, romantic relationships, but they both wanted to try, because regardless of what happened they loved each other. Everything else would just have to fall into place.
"Aw.", cooed the sniper and navigator, both tearing up at the heartfelt scene between their normally serious and deadly nakama.
"This is so cute.", cried Nami.
"Tch, can't you see were in the middle of something, witch.", huffed Zoro, reluctantly pulling back from Robin's sweet kiss.
"Don't be a jerk! I'm happy for you guys, and don't worry Zoro, I won't tell the others when we get back, or raise your interest rate. This can stay between the four of us.", said Nami, proud that she was such an amazing and generous friend.
"It's actually five, Luffy already knows.", said Robin.
"Wait, why does he know?", asked Nami and Usopp harshly.
"I'm the first mate, I can't keep things from my captain, especially if something that if it went wrong it could affect the whole crew, and Robin didn't feel right about keeping something from Luffy after all he's done for us. I'm mean we might not have even meant if it wasn't for that idiot.", laughed Zoro.
"I like to think we would of found each other anyway, but Luffy certainly sped up the process." agreed the archaeologist.
"And I think it's about time we let everyone else no about us. If that's alright with you, Robin."
"My thoughts exactly."
"So then it's settled, Nami and Usopp are going to leave, and we can finish what they had to come and interrupt before continuing our date.", said Zoro, pulling Robin against his chest.
"Gah, you can at least wait for us to leave! Come on Usopp, get the bags.", called Nami as she walked back towards the street. "Don't stay out too late, and have fun, kids."
"Tch, stupid girl.", huffed Zoro.
"Wait, Nami! I don't think my body can handle lugging all this stuff back to the Sunny.", exclaimed the sniper as he crawled over to her. "I think I have like three broken bones and nine torn muscles."
"Leave them here and I'll carry them back, just go already.", sighed Zoro, already tired of the pair's antics.
"Thanks Zoro, you're a life saver.", yelled Usopp, springing up and running to the cartographer's side.
"Oh and Nami."
"Yeah."
"Wait for us to get back, before you tell the others, I want to see the look on Love Cook's face when he finds out."
"Yeah, whatever.", agreed Nami, turning the corner as Usopp trailed after her.
The couple watched until their friends were out of sight before turning to address each other.
"You're okay with all of this right? I know I kinda just said a bunch of stuff without asking if you were okay with telling them. You can tell me if you're mad or if yo-", stuttered Zoro before Robin's soft lips cut off his speech. She held their position for several seconds before pulling back, her hands coming to cup the swordsman's cheeks as his slid over her back, holding her close.
"I meant what I said earlier, so I have no qualms about our friends knowing about us, in fact I'm rather excited about the prospect of not having to sneak kisses in storage rooms or wait for Nami to fall asleep just to come up and keep watch with you."
"Good, because so am I. I love you, Robin.",whispered the swordsman, burying his face in her hair and breathing in her intoxicating scent as his lips pressed light kisses against her neck. "I really, really love you."
"And I love you, Zoro-kun.", whispered the historian, her hands stroking his scalp though his short green hair. The pair stood there content at the day's revelations. Who would of thought Nami would be the one to bring them closer together? They would have to remember to thank her later for the interruption that sparked their confession, but for now it was just them, and they were fine with that.