The Three Love Style 3
Chapter 3 : The Forest
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As they stepped into the forest, they were surrounded by the luscious green. Their shoes slightly sunk into the damp earthy soil, adorned with twisted roots that were scattered everywhere. It was a little dark, though streams of light escaped through pockets between the leaves. The trees soared majestically from the roots to the sky, as if it was endless. Their branches sprouted many sorts of fruits and flowers in all shapes and sizes.
The breath-taking sight created a magical atmosphere.
"This scent", Zoro thought as he smelled the scent of the flowers nearby, "reminds me of Robin."
He heard the steps trailed behind him.
"Isn't this place beautiful?" Robin gasped in amazement of the scenery.
"Yeah" mumbled Zoro. "She's so cute when she makes that expression!" he thought, his cheeks became a little rosy.
Suddenly, something tender and warm wrapped around his cold fingers, then clasped it tightly. He turned his head back and realised that it was Robin's hand.
His heart is starting to beat faster again, and his face is turning hot!
"It's not like that" Robin said as she diverted her eyes, "Nami said that you get lost easily, so hold my hand so you don't stray off". Zoro also noticed that she was blushing madly, and she still didn't look at him in the eye.
He hated to be treated as a kid, but he still didn't want to let go of her hand.
"Fine" Zoro answered, he tried not to sound too happy.
As he walked with Robin hand in hand, his heart couldn't calm down, but he was at ease. Zoro felt Robin's satin soft skin, her long and elegant fingers, but last of all her warmth had spread onto his.
They were the same temperature now.
Zoro turned to Robin, and he gave her his rare smile which pulled her heart-strings, and she returned her's.
He then remembered the irritating book he read. He pulled out the small book out of his pocket and stealthily skimmed through it, while his hand was still gripping with Robin's.
He read, "In order to get your girl you need to follow these steps which are simple and easy!
Step 1
Say some lines that'll impress her. For instance, something clever, cool or cute. It depends on what type of guy you are. If you fail this step, your girl would think of you as an idiot.
If you're a cool guy, or if you think you are, here are some examples to make your girl think your are rad.
- "Your-"
"What?", Zoro thought, frowning "there's link spilled all over the examples... shit."
"Wait!" his eyes followed down the page, "there's examples for the 'cute' type of guy.
Okay, this is only left on my plate so I'll give it a shot."
Determined, Zoro stopped and cleared his throat.
"What is it Zoro-kun?" Robin asked.
Zoro immediately blushed at the way she addressed him.
He blurted out "I l-like you", he said while his blush seems like it's burning off his face. He continued, "as much a I like my r-riceballs", he started to trip over his words.
Perplexed by the sudden strange compliment, Robin didn't know how to respond. She doesn't have any idea Zoro was talking about, but she knew that he did say something nice.
Zoro waited intently for Robin's reaction. Would this help him to make Robin his?
"..."
After two seconds of thinking, Robin beamed, "Thank you Zoro-kun, that was very kind of you".
She noticed this is not the usual Zoro. He's looking away, but his redness of his face was still evident. He turned to Robin, an shyly wedged a smile, then quickly turned back.
Throughout the stroll, their hands were still linked together, and they had little conversations. Zoro told Robin about his goal to be the strongest swordsman in the world, by his promise to his rival in his childhood. Robin had conversed about her findings of the Poneglyph, which Zoro found little interest in.
In every stride, they learnt a little bit more about each other. They were also more and more comfortable. Zoro and Robin were so absorbed in their conversation that they have forgotten the reason they were there; to collect food supplies.
"Nice! Zoro!" Nami whispered to herself, as she eyed the couple in a distance away with her binoculars.
"Now for the main event!" she thought wickedly. She pulled out her Clima-Tact and she made a series of Heat Balls and Cool Balls to create rain clouds, which accumulated along the sky.
Meanwhile, Zoro and Robin were so comfortable that they were able to look into each other's eyes, to their relief.
Suddenly, a large root which Robin stepped over had broken which made her lost her balance.
In reflex, Zoro pulled her close to his body to avoid any danger. But it was too late, Robin had sprained her ankle.
"Ouch" flinched Robin, her ankle was swelling.
Then she felt a pair of strong hands which shovelled her up onto his chest.
Zoro turned a slight shade of pink as he thought, "She's so light!".
Robin blushed furiously, "Too close" she thought, "But so sturdy."
Then out of the blue, rain droplets started to fall, and it quickly became heavy.
"Out of all times!", Zoro said annoyed.
"Let's find some shelter" Robin said.
Zoro agreed with her.
As he ran while Robin in his arms in bridal style, Robin unconsciously dug her nose into Zoro's shirt. She never thought being in Zoro's arms were so snug and comfortable. Spraining her ankle didn't seem that bad after all.
"LUFFY!" called Sanji, "Where the hell did you go?"
"Oh Sanji!" said Chopper, carrying the supplies on his back "You lost Luffy?".
"Yeah" answered Sanji, now irritated "it's started to rain already, let's go back to Merry. We'll find Luffy afterwards."
"Okay then Sanji" Chopper replied, a little worried about Luffy. They both headed back to Merry.
Soaked and chilled to the bone, Zoro and Robin arrived at a shack. It was obviously abandoned due to its old and rusty exterior.
"Sorry for intruding" Zoro said as they entered in. The hallway was wooden and had clusters of dust and spiderwebs everywhere.
They found a bedroom, which was the first door of the hallway. It was plain and old, but cleaner. It had pure white sheets on a large bed, though springs were torn out of them irregularly. On the side of the room were lay curtains of the same colour.
"Robin" said Zoro broke the silence "You need to change clothes, you'll catch a cold if you still wet."
"Yeah, I know" replied Robin.
Then she said shyly "Can you turn your back please? I'm going to use the curtains for my dress."
"S-sure!" Zoro abruptly blushed as he turned back.
His ears picked up sounds of falling clothes, unzipping and unbuttoning. He told himself not to turn his back, though the Sanji-pervert he knew would seize his opportunity if he were in his place.
"Maybe a peek wouldn't hurt..." thought Zoro.
"Done!" said Robin, as she fastened the dove-white curtain, which was her dress.
Zoro sighed in disappointment.
He looked back and was dazed of how cute she looked. She looked like a Greek goddess dressed in her finest robes.
She threw the remaining curtain to Zoro, "Now's your turn! Sorry, its a little wet, I've wiped myself with it."
Zoro became a deep shade of red, and fumbled the curtain. But he didn't have any choice, did he?
Zoro told her to turned her back, while Zoro quickly stripped, and wore the curtain, but struggled to tighten the knot on his shoulder. Then he saw two aiding hands which helped him to tie the knot.
"Whoa, so close", Zoro reddened as her face was so close to his.
"Ha, all d-achoo!" Robin sneezed.
"Damn" said Zoro "I was too late".
He felt her forehead, it was burning. He discovered that she had a fever. She suddenly fell unconscious and she lost her balance, but was safely caught by his hands, pulling her close.
Zoro doesn't really know how to treat the fever, but he knew that he should make her warm first.
He saw the bed, it was no good, but the blankets looked warm enough! He firstly rested her on a wall, then stripped the blanket off, and wrapped her in it.
"Now she's warm, but her head is still hot" Zoro thought "I need to cool it down".
He found a bucket, collected some rainwater and soaked some curtain with it, and placed it on Robin's forehead. But it wouldn't stay on while she was sitting up.
Slightly nervous, but he thought he was okay because she was sleeping. He leaned against the wall, and he straightly spread out his legs, then closed them together. Zoro rested Robin's head on his lap. Afterwards he finally placed the cool piece of curtain on her forehead, and it stayed on. He decided to wait for the pouring to stop, and later find Chopper to treat her.
Zoro sat peacefully, he never felt so happy and blissful. Robin's head, gave his lap warmth too, which somehow had spread to his whole body, even though the air was freezing.
Zoro looked down to Robin's pretty face.
"Wow! She's even more beautiful up close!" Zoro blushed, his heart started to race again. She had naturally long fluttery lashes, a perfectly shaped jawline, her lips were irresistible to kiss, and her raven black hair was incredibly silky and soft to touch. Also her cheeks are burnt pink because of her fever.
Zoro, unable to control himself to such a beauty in her vulnerable state, tried to fall asleep instead. Which he did in a matter of seconds.
While he was asleep, Robin woke up.
She found herself wrapped up in a thick blanket, all warm and toasty. She felt a little better, and touched the wet cloth on her forehead. Still lying down, she noticed something cushiony and warm under her head. She looked up, and she was surprised that Zoro was right above her, sleeping soundly.
Robin rose, and sat close to Zoro to inspect his sleeping face. "His face is so cute when he sleeps!" Robin giggled.
"Thanks, Zoro" Robin whispered as she ruffled his green hair. His hair is so soft like moss, though she expected to be hard and prickly. She kept playing with his hair, twirling it in her long fingers, which made him look like a mess. Then they trailed Zoro's angled jawline, it was hard but smooth.
Robin unconsciously sat on his lap, but this still didn't wake him up. Robin was unable to control herself from touching this handsome face, cupped his cheeks, and felt his soft lips with her slim thumb. She started to playfully pinch his cheeks, and ears and move them about like a kid.
She cheekily chuckled, then she eyed his plump lips. She couldn't restrain herself, so she leant over.
Her lips to Zoro's are only a centimetre apart...
Zoro opened his eyes.
"..."
He saw Robin's eyes gazing so close to his... Well too close.
Zoro blushed, but quickly remembered somewhere he read in the book, it said "Kiss her. Right on the lips".
For this very moment to happen, he leaned closer to Robin.
"Don't forget to close your eyes" her soothing voice whispered as she closed his eyes with her lingering touch.
Zoro obeyed her, closing his eyes expectantly.
Suddenly, the room darkened.
"Zooorrrooo... Rooooobbbiiin", a wailing voice trailed off in an echo.
They turned to the disturbing voice, irritated that they had been interrupted. A figure had stepped out in the darkness, she was wearing a pure white dress which had holes and tears everywhere. Her skin was unusually pale white in appearance, her body was thin, and she walked like a puppet.
But worst of all her face was caked with makeup which made her look even more dreadful.
"What is that thing?" Zoro looked disgusted.
"A ghost maybe?" said Robin "It'll may haunt you for the rest of your life if we stay here".
"What should we do?" asked Zoro as the girl came closer, he backed out of the way.
"Wait!" shouted the ghostly girl, Zoro sprinted away from the creepy thing, and she sped after him.
"Her voice sounded a little familiar" thought Zoro, as he ran about giving Robin a piggy-back. Robin gripped his toned muscular shoulders, tightly so she wouldn't fly off.
The shack wasn't large but Zoro still, of course lost his way.
The strange girl kept popping out of random places scaring their socks off.
Robin was tired of this game and she used her power which grew hands on the mysterious girl, immobilising her.
A light shone from a window which had revealed her face.
"Luffy is that you!" Zoro said in shock, as he recognised the scar under his eye.
"Yeah" replied Luffy "Nami asked me to put a costume for her, and it turned out like this".
Luffy gloomily pulled his skirt "Zoro, I wanted you to change my clothes, because I'm a guy. But you kept running away from me".
"Oh... Luffy" Zoro patted him on the shoulder sympathetically.
"Anyway, weren't you with the Curly-Brow?"
"About that, Nami told me to come to her after the rain starts."
"I see" Robin broke in the conversation "Nami's behind the rain, she made Luffy scare us, and she told me to hold your hand. It all makes sense! How sly".
"Is that how it is?" asked Zoro "Well anyway, let's go back so Robin can get treated."
As they arrived everyone is there. Robin was still a little dizzy, and her ankle throbbed painfully.
Usopp and Chopper laid they're eyes on Luffy in broad daylight, they laughed hysterically, "Hahaha! Luffy what's with that costume?".
Luffy, who was rarely angry, walked to Nami and said "Nami! Change me back! I'm a boy!".
Nami answered, "Oh Luffy, you remembered my reward didn't you?".
She removed the cloth on the large table. It revealed a huge load of meat.
"Meat!" Luffy drooled, and he jumped onto the feast. He had forgotten about his costume already.
"Oi Chopper" Zoro called, Robin was still on his back.
"Yes Zoro? Oh!" Chopper noticed Robin already, "follow me to the infirmary".
When they were there, Zoro gently placed Robin onto the bed.
Chopper examined her. "Good" said Chopper "Her injuries are not severe. She can rest up for a day, and she can be up and running tomorow."
"Thanks Chopper" Zoro smiled.
"Zoro smiling? What's up with him?" thought Chopper.
Then he replied "No problem", returning his adorable smile.
Zoro left the room allowing her to rest, and he found Nami leaning next to the door.
She winked and whispered "So what happened between you two?".
Zoro immediately reddened as he recalled what happened a few moments ago.
"Tell me ALL the details later!" said Nami playfully, she then walked away and commanded Ussop and Luffy sail the ship away from the island.
Suddenly a figure in flames appeared before and exclaimed "YOU SHITTY MARIMO! HOW DARE YOU TO MAKE MY DEAR ROBIN-CHAN SICK!"
Sanji threw an kick from above. But he then stopped as he saw Zoro's clothing, and he bursted out laughing.
"Zoro, I didn't know you're into cosplay!"
"Oi you don't get it Curly-Brow, I didn't make her sick" Zoro said calmly, he looked down, he was still wearing the white curtain from the shack. He needed to change.
"Anyway back to the subject... I'M NOT ALLOWING ROBIN-CHAN TO GET HURT MORE FROM YOU!" Sanji shouted as then swung a wrathful side kick.
Perhaps it was his fault that he wasn't fast enough to keep her from a fever, and to sprain her ankle. But still... Zoro felt a little guilty now.
Zoro yelled, "Even if I make her cry, or in pain... SHE STILL BE MINE!"
Sanji hissed "You bastard."
"Because I'll treasure her". Zoro continued as deflected Sanji's kicks.
"YOU HAVE NO RIGHT!" yelled Sanji, "TO BE EVEN CLOSE TO ROBIN-CHAN!"
"Fine let's settle this" Zoro said as he gave Sanji a determined glare.
Sanji stopped "What?".
Zoro took a deep breath, "... I'll challenge you to a cook-off."
Author's note: Hey guy's how are you guys doing? :)
I hope you enjoyed this chapter, and yes Zoro's and Sanji's cook-off will be in next chapter so yah ;)
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