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Disclaimer: I do not own One Piece.
A/N: AU, unintentional OOC-ness, and pardon grammar errors.
Flash back chapter!
First time Zoro saw Law, he never trusted him. It wasn't blatant, but rather came in the form of instinct, like how predators perceive threats from other predators. First time he saw Law, he knew.
"His name is Trafalgar Law." Robin said.
They were at the mall, one of the rare times that Robin was able to hang out with them after she graduated and went to high school "He just moved here." She added.
They sat at the food court, Luffy devouring whatever food his friends had brought him, while Chopper sat besides Robin eating cotton candy. Sanji and Brook were in line for some bubble tea, while Franky and Usopp were back in line for pizza since Luffy, the human stomach, decided to eat theirs.
Nami had whistled when she saw him "He looks so mysterious!" A couple of girls were already following Law, who seemed to just ignore them as he walked with his friends.
Zoro snorted "He looks creepy."
Robin smiled "He's actually pretty nice. He's a swordsman too, Kenshi-san."
With this, Zoro looked at his friend, slightly puffing out his chest "I bet I can easily beat him."
Robin smiled and ruffled his hair "I'm pretty sure you would be able to, Kenshi-san."
The following day, after school, Zoro had walked home alone. Robin had a different schedule, and had more club activities ever since she started high school. Zoro missed walking home with her, terribly so, but it would only be two years and they would be back on the same pace.
Before she moves ahead again, he thought bitterly.
He was turning the corner to their dojo when a moped whizzed by and parked in front of the house with the pink roof. The female passenger got off, took of the helmet, and waved to Zoro.
"Kenshi-san!" She called out to him.
Zoro scowled.
The driver took off his helmet, and it was Law, much to Zoro's annoyance. Instead of acknowledging their presence, he went straight inside their dojo, refusing to turn around to her. He wanted to tell her, desperately wanted to, but instead he left them. Seems like she found someone else to take her home.
Zoro avoided her for some time after, which was easy with their mismatched schedule. He was distraught about this, but unlike Nami, he contained it with a calm facade. But Friday came, and Friday meant that they would eat at Baratrie.
"Hey Nami" Chopper said, pulling on the girl's sleeve "Do you think Robin's coming?"
"Yeah, Nico Robin has missed the last two" Franky said, holding up two fingers.
"Well, she has been busy." Nami said, then looked at Zoro "Have you talked to her lately?"
"No." The scowl on his face meant that he didn't want to answer any more of their questions. They all sat there in silence, except for Luffy who was quickly devouring the appetizers Sanji had brought, when the door swung open.
"Robin!" Cried Sanji, who, even if he was in the kitchen, bounded happily to her. She smiled and waved sheepishly at them, before taking a seat between Zoro and Nami.
"Sorry I'm late" She said, her face flushed. Zoro decided it was a good time to start talking to Brook, effectively ignoring her.
At the middle of dinner, Zoro felt someone touch his elbow.
"Kenshi-san" She said softly "Can we walk home together?"
And so after dinner, they did. The moon was high, and the stars were plentiful, and they walked the familiar streets.
"Are you mad at me?" Robin finally said. She was looking down at her feet, her lips in a small frown.
"No."
"Then why have you been avoiding me?"
"I haven't, you've been busy."
"You don't answer my text messages, and you didn't even speak to me at dinner."
"I did."
"Grunting in response to questions doesn't count."
"What do you want me to say, woman?" His voice had a hint of desperation now, maybe anger, but not annoyance, using a harsher tone than he had intended.
She was silent, and she stopped walking, her small frame quivering.
"Hey" he said softly "Hey."
He held her close, she was still taller than him, but his chest was wider. "I'm not mad at you" he said "I'm sorry."
And he truly was.
Almost done, only a few chapters left, plus the alternate ending one! Originally I wanted to post this as a one shot, but then realized the bulk would be hard to digest so I decided to divide them. Thank you so much and I hope you enjoy!