Phew, chapter 18. This is kinda short for certain purposes, so read and find out why! There's a disclaimer needed, but if I told you now it'd ruin the chapter. So, i'll do it at the end Author Notes. (:3) Enjoy, and please review!

" "- Dialogue

' '- Thoughts

Italics are not flashbacks in this chapter

Chapter 18

Luffy and Terin walked together to the center of the grounds, which was actually by the edge of a lake. There was a stage set up where festive music was playing as the people walked by or stopped to listen. Terin huggled her stuffed toy and glanced over at Luffy, smiling. He returned the smile when he noticed the other two groups walk into the crowds as well.

"Hey, the other's are here! Let's go see them!" he said. Terin felt a little discouraged, but decided to just go along. Nami stopped in her tracks and waved at the approaching Luffy and Terin. But Zoro and Robin caught up with the group first.

"Yo!" greeted Luffy when they finally made it. Sanji noticed the stuffed animal Terin was holding, and smiled. He was glad Terin was having such a good time, but just couldn't help himself to have some fun. He pulled away from the group with Nami and whispered in her ear something.

"Oh" she said, a mischeivous look on her face. He raised an eye brow, and she nodded. He went off into the crowds as Nami whispered the idea to Zoro and Robin, who also agreed.

"Luffy, Terin," Robin said to get their attention. "How about we go on a boat ride?" she suggested. They glanced at each other, and happily agreed. She and Zoro shared a quick glance and went off with them to the boats. As soon as the two were in the boat, a big crowd came by and seperated the two pairs.

"Robin!" called Terin as she tried to see. The crowd completely blocked their view. As she tried again, the people maning the boats lightly pushed the bost out into the water. Luffy looked nervously over the edge of the boat, but just continued to row. "Hm… oh well. I guess they'll just go later."

Luffy wasn't paying attention to the fact Robin and Zoro couldn't join them. He couldn't take his eyes away from her; the moonlight gave her white hair a beautiful glow. Her dark eyes shined in the rays of the moon. Terin turned her head and suddenly lost all other cares. The two seemed to be locked in each other's gaze when soft music began to play.

There you see her
Sitting there across the way
She don't got a lot to say
But there's something about her
And you don't know why
But you're dying to try
You wanna kiss the girl

Sanji's voice resonated across the water while Zoro drummed along. Robin played a violin as accompaniment as well while Nami joined in on the words with Sanji. Even the others on the stage with instrument played along.

Yes, you want her
Look at her, you know you do
It's possible she wants you, too
There is one way to ask her
It don't take a word
Not a single word
Go on and kiss the girl

Terin shyly turned away, watching the moon reflecting in the water. Luffy had a strange sensation in him that he never felt before. He shook his head and rowed the paddles one last time with all his strength to have the boat just glide along the water.

Sing with me now
Sha-la-la-la-la-la
My, oh, my
Look at the boy too shy
He ain't gonna kiss the girl
Sha-la-la-la-la-la
Ain't that sad
Ain't it shame, too bad
You gonna miss the girl

There was a long instrumental part as they glided across the water. Luffy sat back in his seat, trying to not look at Terin. They were headed towards a pair of hanging willow tree branches. Some how, though, the branches parted and they entered a small lagoon.

Now's your moment
Floating in a blue lagoon
Boy, you better do it soon
No time will be better
She don't say a word
And she won't say a word
Until you kiss the girl

Sha-la-la-la-la-la
Don't be scared
You got the mood prepared
Go on and kiss the girl
Sha-la-la-la-la-la
Don't stop now
Don't try to hide it how
You wanna kiss the girl

They looked at each other now, their eyes interlocking.

'Why do I have this urge to… be closer to him? My heart's beating faster and I can't think clearly. What's happening? I've never felt this way before…' She leaned forward just a bit, but not enough for Luffy to notice.


Sha-la-la-la-la-la
Float along
Listen to the song
The song say kiss the girl
Sha-la-la-la-la-la
Music play
Do what the music say
You wanna kiss the girl

'What's wrong with me? Why does my heart ache now? Whenever I look at her I… want to be with her. What's this feeling? Is it…' He sat up and also began leaning forward towards her. They watched each other the whole time, slowly closing their eyes.

You've got to kiss the girl
Why don't you kiss the girl
You gotta kiss the girl
Go on and kiss the girl

They were a hands width away when their thoughts slowed and echoed in their minds.

'Is this…'

'…what I think…'

'…it is?'

They closed their eyes and their lips came together into a passionate kiss. Luffy slowly lifted his hands to cup her face and bring her closer. Terin placed down the reindeer and ran her hand through his black hair, stopping at the back of his head and interlocking with the fingers of her other hand.

'Is this… love?'

Though it is a bit random, I loved writing this chapter. SANJI SINGS! It made me so happy. But, please review it. I would really appreciate it. Oh yea, disclaimer.

"Kiss the Girl" belongs to The Little Mermaid, Walt Disney.