Kira: Wow, I have been soooo busy!

Vivi: Something happen?

Kira: Got a job!

Franky: Ha! That's great, Kira-sis!

KiVi: FRANKY~! *glomps*

Franky: Hey girls! Where is Brooke-bro?

Vivi: Bothering Nami.

Kira: We think. Usually he gets kicked back here in a mere second.

Franky: Maybe he got kicked to another area?

Kira: Maybe.

Vivi: Well, let's get this fic moving! *smiles*

Kira: Off we go!

Franky: We hope you Enjoy! SUPA!

Chapter 3:

Finding Love Faster Than Expected

Jab. Jab. Someone was jabbing me and it wasn't even close to waking up.

Jab. Jab. I turned over to my other side and opened my eyes.

"Zoro…" I looked into the sad, brown eyes of my Captain.

I sat up and patted my mattress. He hopped onto the mattress next to me. I touched his shoulder, asking 'what's wrong?' with my touch and eyes. He shifted uncomfortably under my touch. I thought he didn't want me to be touching him so I moved my hand, he soon grabbed it and brought it to his lips. This action shocked me.

"Zoro… I had a funny dream." He told me. I looked at him, wanting to speak. Ask what was it about. I wiggled my fingers in his touch. "It was about you…" He smiled sweetly at me.

I melted in the warmth of the touch and that smile. He looked up at me with lust, surprising me even more. I have never seen his eyes like this. Luffy put my hand down with his and he leaned into me. Head up in front of me, inches away from mine. His breath lingered on my face, lips almost to mine…

"ZOOORRRROOO~~~!" I grabbed my ears from the absurd shouting and looked over. "Food~! Zoro~!" Luffy started to shake me, uncontrollably.

=Stop it!= I forgot I couldn't speak so I instead threw him on the bed and pinned him down. I sternly looked upon him. He was giggling, then it went to puppy eyes.

"Food~, Zoro~!" He whined, and I felt sweat come from my brow. I shook my head, never going to understand, and got up from the bed. I started to walk away and I heard his sandals tap on the ground, coming up next to me. "Have a good sleep, Zoro?" I nodded. "Aww~! I forgot you can't talk!"

My eyebrow twitched. 'Tch, figures he forgot!' I thought to myself as I walked to the kitchen. I walked in and sat down, Luffy following. He sat next to me, patiently. 'That's odd… he's never quiet, especially when the shitty cook is cooking.' The curly-brow noticed as well. He glanced at me as I shrugged and looked to my Captain. He was slouching on the table, seemed tired. The thing was he didn't even have watch last night.

"For they have a showy appearance in light and in dark have a sorrow face. Sleepless nights and tired days, they shall not show." The hint swarmed in my head. The spirits words seemed to start nagging from the thought of Luffy tired during the day, but he isn't usually this tired. Which brings to the hint, "they shall not show". 'It may be possible that he shows it… but I love him? I mean, yes, I admire him, but love? I don't know.'

"Zoro?" I snapped out of my thoughts and realized I was staring right at my Captain. His big brown eyes looked sleepy, but his smile showed he was awake. I was lightly flustered that I was caught staring and turned my head away, with arms crossed. "What's wrong, Zoro~!" Luffy whined as his arms wrapped around my arm. I became more flustered, 'why am I so fucking embarrassed all of a sudden?' I looked at him and those eyes… those fucking eyes were like a dogs eyes. Like a dog wanting a cookie. I put my hand on his head, after knocking the hat off, and ruffled his hair. He giggled and I let a smile play on my lips. His hands grabbed my wrist, stopping the motion. "Glad you're okay, Zoro!" I looked into his eyes as he looked into mine.

"Foods ready my lovelies! And you bastards!" The shitty cooks call brought me back to the real world. Luffy yelled food and was at his seat in a heartbeat. I looked to my food and realized how I wasn't that hungry. I actually wanted to talk to that spirit. Now. To get another clue. I have today and two more days to get this all down and done. I got up from the table and left without any warning.

"Zoro?" Nami asked as I passed her out of the kitchen. I just shrugged and made my way to the railing. I was attacked by a pair of small arms.

"Zoro~!" I turned to see Luffy hanging on my arm, whimpering. I looked at him then a gave a smile then tried to turn and leave. "Don't leave!" He pleaded with a tighter grip on my arm. I felt my heart tweak and I turned to him. His eyes were even pleading. "Stay for breakfast!" He whispered next, his smile not on his face. I soon gave in and sighed. I smiled lightly and ruffled his hair. He giggled and cheered, "Come on, Zoro!" He tugged on my arm and pulled me into the kitchen.

Breakfast was a fucking blush fest for me, I swear. Every time Luffy did something cute I would blush. And the stupid witch giggled when I did then make a comment about it. The smart-ass woman even giggled at my actions. I was so damn embarrassed that when breakfast was down I left, immediately. I made sure Usopp and Chopper distracted Luffy. I walked up the trail, arms crossed, face stern and my silent, inaudible grumbles that I mouthed out. I was frustrated and my headache would not disappear. I heard the calm shivers of the wind chimes as I walked towards the temple. Petals swarmed around and Kiyohime appeared with the petals falling slowly.

"Welcome back, Zoro-kun!" She said with a small giggle. I scowled at her noise. "I can tell that you are confused and misplaced." I plopped myself down on the ground in front of her and rose an eyebrow. "You got my image dream, yes?" I pondered for a second before I snapped my fingers and my mouth opened.

=You mean…= I began, then got interrupted.

"Yes, that one. Well, the one before your friend actually woke you up from your slumber." My mouth was open again and I calmed down, became relaxed as a slight breeze went by. "Wanna hint?" She then ask and I merely nodded. "Okay!" I kept my eyes on her, ready for the next hint. "They are afraid if you left that they will never see you again. Those troubled dreamless nights are because of this. They will not leave your side and want to be by you, to enjoy every bit of life with you. Oh! How romantic~!" She twirled and I smacked my hand to my temple.

'It makes perfect sense on who she is talking about. Luffy, my Captain… Wait, when did I start saying my Captain. He belongs to everyone not just me. …Shouldn't I say our Captain? Hmmmm, I've always said my Captain. I'm getting off subject!' I grinded my fingers into my head and sighed frustratingly.

"Trouble?" I looked up at her and glared. She backed away, "okay! Sheesh! You didn't have to glare…" I closed my eyes and rubbed my temple even more.

=So… your implying I like my Captain?= She looked at me then giggled.

"That's for you to find out if you love your Captain!" I wanted to growl, but instead I glared. "Sorry~! I am but a spirit and we cannot tell you who you like! That's love's job!" She told me as she seemed to lay on a 'spiritual' chair. She was moaning and groaning. "Oh woo is me, oh woo is me! The wretched man won't leave me alone!" My eyebrow twitched as she was upside down in the chair with her hand on her temple, like she fainted or something. I got up and patted myself down. "Leaving?" I nodded and she smiled. "Come back soon!" She said and I just walked away with a slight wave. She giggled and petals swarmed past and I watched her disappear. "Have fun." I heard her say before dispersing into petals.

I rested my hand on my treasures and walked down the path. I heard rustling in the leaves and I look to see a yellow patch, before it disappeared. I pinched the bridge of my nose, knowing who it was. I walked over and moved the bushes, my Captain was trying to hide. Curled up like a kid and hands covering his eyes. I smirked and, did something I would never do, tackled him.

"H-hey!" He giggled and I held him down. I was on the ground and he was wrapped in my arms. He wiggled in my grasp and turned to lay his stomach on mine, he looked at me. "Zoro~!" He whined, "let go~!" His hat set on his back and I ruffled his hair as I let go; with a smile I might add. He giggled, but did not move, I rose an eyebrow and he laid down on my chest. I still looked at him as I watch him lay on me. "I'm tired~!" He then complained while looking at me with droopy eyes. One of my hands started rubbing his back as the other held onto him. I laid my head down and closed my eyes, might as well rest.

"Zoro…" Or not. I opened my eyes and looked at him. He had curiosity written all over his face. I nudged him saying that I was paying attention. "That person you were talking to… is she Kiyohime?" He asked and I nodded. "What did she mean by the line, 'That's for you to find out if you love your Captain!'?" I blushed and looked away. He sat up, "your not telling me something…" I still didn't look at him. "Zoro, look at me." I didn't and his voice got more demanding and his fingers were digging into my shirt. "As your Captain I demand you to look at me." I slowly turned to look at him to see his face stern, then turn soft. "I know you can't talk so… nod for yes and shake for no." I felt sweat come from brow.

"She is the one to put you under a curse?" Nod. "She gives you hints?" Nod. "Will you be silent forever?" Shake. "…I went to go see Robin." He admitted out of no where, I rose an eyebrow. "She told me that you have to kiss and…" He blushed a bright red hue and looked away. "M-make love to them…" I blushed as well. He turned to look at me. "Do you like Robin?" He asked. Shake. "Nami?" Shake. "Sanji?" Shake-shake-shake. He giggled and continued, "Usopp?" Shake. "Franky?" Shake. "Chopper?" I rose my eyebrow. "Right… Hmmm…" He pondered and I sighed irritably. "Me?" I froze and didn't move. "Zoro? Is it me?" I stared at the sky, until his face came into view. His hands were on each side of my head as he stared down at me. "Zoro…" He looked upon me, curios and… is that hope? "Answer me, please." My eyes were half lidded as I gazed at him. I closed my eyes and smiled. A sweet breeze went by and I was thumped on. Luffy was laying down again, his head next to mine. His head tilted onto mine.

"You do… love me." His voice sounded happy and I was sure he was when he moved and was above me again. My eyes were open and staring at him as he smiled big. I chuckled silently and he giggled. "Ne, Zoro…" I looked at him and he was a dark crimson. "Do we have to…" I blushed and stiffly nodded. "Okay… I guess can for Zoro's sake." I was surprised by his answer and I was more surprised when I felt his velvet soft lips on mine. I kissed back and flipped us. "Hey! No fai-mmph!" I captured his lips again and I looked at him, he was blushing and pouting. What a great combination to see on his face.

His arms wrapped around my neck as I held his hips down and passionately kissed him. His eyes had fluttered shut and his hands tangled in my hair and shirt. I held him and massaged the area that was held, which made him squirm under it. My tongue slipped past his lips as he allowed access and my tongue explored the territory it has been seeking. Luffy's tongue fought against my tongue for dominance. I won, of course, and continued to explore every nook and cranny in his mouth. Soon air was becoming a necessity and we both released to take gulps of air in. I looked upon my new found love as he giggled like crazy.

"I kissed Zoro~!" He commented and giggled more. I couldn't help, but silently chuckle. He tugged on my shirt, I looked at him with an eyebrow crazy. "Lunch?" He asked and sweat fell from my brow. I smiled and he cheered with glee. I got up and he got up and latched to my arm like the little monkey he is. "Food~ Here. We. Come!" He shouted as he dragged me along.

=Oi!= A vein pulsed and I eventually just let him drag me by the hand. I kept a tight grasp on his hand as we went to Sunny to eat curly-brows lunch.

Love creeps in all corners and holes. It comes out and bites ya when you least expected or as they say Cupid brings his bow and arrow around to shot people in the ass so they could fall in love. Weird how it sounds, some people believes its true, like my idiot boyfriend who is clobbering down lunch. His plate and everyone else's plate. The shitty cook yelled at Luffy and was about to hit him, but I put a sword to the spot he was about to hit him at and glared. With the damn bastards quick reflexes he realized my sword was there and backed off. I tapped Luffy's shoulder with my blade turned side ways. He looked to me with mouth full of food.

"What, Zoro?" He asked and I pointed at his mouth and food, then made an X with my hands. He swallowed the food down and gave a pout. "Nya~! But Zoro~!" He whined and I shook my head. He slumped down on the table and pouted. Everyone looked at me amazed on how I stopped Luffy without even getting up to stop him from moving. I shrugged, sheathed my sword, and leaned back. I already ate and wanted to nap so I got up from my chair and headed to the door. I heard tapping sandals behind me as I left the kitchen. I headed towards the grassy plain. The tapping feet were following behind still as I made my way to the one tree we had on the deck. I went to it and took my swords out and set them against the stairwell wall. I sat down and laid against the tree. I opened my eyes and a certain monkey was hiding. I smiled and closed my eyes. I heard his feet tap on the grass as it came closer and closer, so close that they stopped and I felt his presence. I suddenly grabbed him and pulled him in my lap.

"H-hey!" He shouted and giggled as I snuggled him close. I held him as his messy mop called hair was under my chin tickling my neck a little. "Nap time?" He asked and I nodded. He giggled and said, "okay!" Then we both took a nap under the tree,

Together.