We had been sailing to the Grand Line for the last few days. Unfortunately like the day we set sail, it was raining hard. I may have water type powers but that doesn't change the fact that rain is gloomy. On the bright side the other crewmembers had definitely warmed up to me, even Nami. Once we had a nice dinner our first night together, we were able to bond for a while and they were no longer wary of my presence.

"How come you didn't have a crew?" Luffy asked

"Yeah," Nami interjected, "From what we heard you are quite feared and respected by even some of the most powerful pirates. It's hard to believe that you weren't recruited before."

"I was. I just didn't like the other crews like I like you guys. I just felt more like a guest then a part of the group." I usually stayed with a crew 1 month tops before I moved on. The only person I spent the most time with was Doflamingo. I lived on his luxurious island Dressrosa for 6 months. It was an interesting stay. Calling that man a weirdo would be an understatement. One time he stormed my room in a pink Speedo and forced me into my bathing suit just so we could go swimming. He even hit on me on a few occasions, which was really weird because at the age of 39 he was 19 years older than me. Doflamingo man was a cradle robber for sure. Sometimes I question why I stayed those 6 months.

Sanji set plate in front of me. It was that weird fish he bought, grilled and sautéed with herbs and spices I don't think I'd ever tried. He even had some fruits thrown in the mix. Everyone else in the crew seemed to be equally awed with his creation "Well you are much more than a guest to me my sweet Clementine!"

I was absolutely amazed. The food tasted just like it looked, delectable. "This is absolutely amazing. Where have you been all my life?" I exclaimed savoring the taste of fish scallions, lemon juice, and what I guessed was kale. "Your talents as a chef are wasted on me. I'm not worth."

"Oh my sweet Clem, you speak so sweetly but it is I who is not worthy." Sanji nearly sang to me he was so happy

Zoro scoffed at the cook. "Your not even worth the air you breathe."

"What was that moss head?"

"You heard me Prince of Dumbass Kingdom."

I couldn't help but laugh at the two. They fought like these two kids from my town. They were brothers; fought like cats and dogs every day but when push came to shove they always managed to cooperate.

Nami took on the role of peacemaker and punched each man in the head before changing the subject. Not the most peaceful peacemaker but we all have our own methods. Our new topic of conversation was my Devil Fruit powers.

"I ate the Splash-Splash Fruit years ago. I can manipulate water and unlike most people I can't sink. When I go into the water, I become a mermaid."

Luffy had been so impressed with that news that he wanted me to do it right then in there.

"Maybe when the storm clears."

Zoro and I were getting especially close. We would talk about our travels and our past battles. He even offered to help improve my fighting skills. We already had an agreement that once the weather cleared up we would spar. We were chilling out alone in the men's room on one of their couches. Initially Usopp was down here telling us some fun tales but decided to head upstairs to the kitchen.

"Alone at last." Zoro said quoting my cheesy line. He rose from his spot on the hammock and approached the couch I sat on. Lifting my leg off the seat he sat down and put my feet in his lap. So far whenever I was alone Zoro him I always found myself at a loss for words. I know I flirted with him before but that was with a crowd of people around but right now there was no one in the room but us. No one to act as a buffer if things got awkward. His hands gently caressed my calves. It's funny because while I was having a mental breakdown he acted as if this was all second nature to him.

"I was thinking," Zoro said, "when we reach the next island, how about we go somewhere to eat?"

It took me a minute to process that he was asking me out on a date. At least that's how I interpret it. It's not often that a handsome man ask me out on a date I'm rusty when it comes to picking up on signals.

"Sure." I said trying my hardest to play it cool but my inner self was having a parade right now.

"This time I promise I'll have the money to pay so you don't have to worry about running away this time."

"Unless Luffy comes." I teased

"Of course." Zoro murmured, his hands now messaging my feet. Such an intimate gesture and such a confident man. He really knows how to mess with a person. He knows just what to do to make me anxious.

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