Finally got this chapter out. I was really disappointed with amount of reviews I got. Is it that bad?

Let's hope you will like this chapter better...

The tension started between them after Thriller Bark. Other members of the Straw Hat Pirates didn't notice at first, the change was slight; the increase in arguments, the small bite in their words and the cold silences, however as time passed, even the ever oblivious Luffy could feel there was something wrong with Nami and Zoro. They couldn't pinpoint when it exactly started and had no clue in why it started but hoping it was just their sensitivity over the situation after experiencing the major trauma of zombies and stolen shadows. Yet what was bound to happen was bound to happen.

It was a few nights ago. The days have been easy and clear, and Nami was sure there would be an island close by. The wind taking the Thousand Sunny at a steady pace and according to the ship's Navigator, it would continue like at the same pace for the next few days.

Yet, whatever excitement and anticipation came from hearing the news of next new island changed during one of Zoro's night shift. The fight erupted between the two most stubborn crewmates of the Straw Hat pirates. The crew secretly listened to the muffled loud words in their rooms and was hoping it would be one of those old banters and would soon die down in the next few minutes. However, there was a crash, the sound of glass breaking and then silence. The Straw Hat pirates scrambled down from their beds, afraid either Nami or Zoro had done something stupid. The deck was still empty and dark, only the kitchen was dimly lit. Recognizing the ruckus came from his territory; Sanji opened the door and reveal two dark figures.

The two of them just stared at each other, a broken bottle of sake lied between them, its content spilled and the strong smell hung in the air. Nami's clenched fists hung by her side trembling in anger. Her hazel eyes red with fury, confusion and something else.

Zoro was the first one who broke the silence. The muscle on his back under his white shirt was still tensed and the bandages pulled across his chest stretched as he lifted his arm. He scratched his back of his head and let out a wary sigh.

"You can add it to my debt."

He then turned around, grabbed the three katana left on the table, and maneuvered his way through his crewmates crowding around the doorway.

It wasn't until the sound of Zoro's footsteps finally reached away from the area, that Nami relaxed the posture. All the sudden she looked too tired and small in the area. Knowing that her crewmates are all concerned about her, she tried to summon a small smile but struggled to hold it. Looking loss at what to do, her eyes fell on the broken glass on the wooden floor. Slowly she crouched down and picked up the glasses piece by piece. Sanji went immediately to her side, softly saying that a lady doesn't need to tidy up the mess and should leave it for him to clean, however Nami did not respond to his gentle words and continued to pick up the glasses.

No soon later, a sharp glass pricked one of her fingers, drawing blood. Sanji, forgetting his etiquette all of a sudden, let out a low curse. He reached for his handkerchief buried in his pocket but before he could pull it out, Nami suddenly stood up and pushed through the small crowd blocking the door, even passing Chopper on her way through. She left without a work.

His brows furrowing, Sanji directed his gaze at the other members of the ship, and saw their faces were also etched with worry. Finally they all looked at their Captain. The member who knew Nami and Zoro the longest. However, their loud and goofy Captain was serious this time, his mouth straight and his eyes hard. Luffy reached out for the straw hat hanging down his back and lifted the hat to his head of black hair.

"Let them work it out between themselves."

But it never got better, instead it seemed that after so many of the crewmembers witnessed the fight that happened in the kitchen, Nami and Zoro decided to not bother to hide their aggression in each other's presence. The arguments became ever more severe,words full of vehemence and happening all over the places. Yet there were also times where they ignore each other, their silences taking up hours. The only moment where they bothered to act civil to each other was during eating time, but that was probably due to their respect for their Captain, not wanting to ruin Luffy's favorite times of the day. Other than that, the tension never stopped.

Chopper never really spends time with Zoro or Nami anymore, already traumatized by the violence and harshness of their banter. One day, the small doctor could not help but finally got the courage to ask Luffy the question that has been lurking in everybody's mind.

"Is one of them going to leave us?"

"I'm sure Swordsman-san didn't mean to hurt you."

Nami moved her gaze from her the map she was currently working on and was faced with the scene of Robin leaning her lanky body on the door. Her posture relaxed and poised but her gaze sharp and full with unhidden concern.

Nami took off her glasses, though her clothing was still dirty and disheveled, her face was was clean from the blood and dirt from the battle on the previous island. She leaned back against the chair, her tangerine hair falling back. Her eyes moved to the ceiling and spoke softly, "I… I don't know that anymore."

Robin closed her eyes and sighed. She brushed the inexistent dust on her navy jacket and lifted herself from the door, "When are you ever going to actually talk to him."

"We do talk—"

"No, that's biting at each other's throat. I mean, when are you and Swordman-san going to actually talk about the problem that you two have going on?"

"It's… complicated", Nami looked down and watched her fingers trace the outline of her skirt, "We need time."

Robin walked towards Nami's desk, her heels clicking softly against the floor. She rested her hand on one of Nami's shoulder, "You both can't keep hiding. One of you two must take the first step. Knowing how stubborn Swordsman-san can be, I think it would be best if you were the first one."

Nami nodded her head and leaned the side of her head against her palm, "We'll talk."

Though Robin couldn't know when she would do it, but she trusted Nami to do the right thing. The Straw Hat pirates were desperately worried and cannot help but be alarmed at the chances of losing a nakama. They came too far to lose any members.

Nami slipped on her glasses again and picked up the compass she left on her table. Continuing on the map she was working on, she stayed silent until Robin softly closed the door behind her. The flame of the lamp resting on the corner of the map flickered.

"We'll talk."

I still think its a bit rushed but I just really want Zoro and Nami to interact with each other. I also want to write more about the other members of the crew. The add different chemistry and elements to the story.

Reviews motivate me.