"Vivi, what were you doing up there?" asked Koza . He met Vivi halfway between the crow's nest and the girls' room , he had an unpleasant feeling about why she was up there.
"Umm… I was just thanking Zoro for saving me today." Replied Vivi in an obviously nervous tone.
"You two were alone up there?" asked the jealous Koza narrowing his eyes.
"N..No ! I gram is there now with him." Answered Vivi quickly , her face blushing heavily.
"But he wan't there when you went up there to thank Zoro?" asked Koza firmly.
"Umm… he.. he was there woth us , and still up there." Replied Vivi shakingly.
Koza looked at her trying to figure out wheather she was telling trying the truth, but she avoided any eye contact between them.
"Giid night Koza." Said Vivi and walked away hurriedly to the girls' room.
"Better go check on Igram." Spoke Koza quietly to himself as his eyes followed the running princess.
Koza climbed the crow's nest and was about to enter when he heard Igram's voice.
" …ehm ehm….ma…ma..MAAAAA…you've got some pink glitter on your lips, I suggest you wipe it off." Spoke I gram trying to hold his laughter.
'Pink Glitter!' realization hit Koza ; he remembered Vivi's lips had some gloss with pink glitter on.
'Damn it !' cursed the blonde man under his breath. He opened the door and walked staright towards the other two men.
"Oh Koza ! why aren't you sleeping?" asked Igram.
"Why is everybody up when it is my watch ! If you people can't sleep, please take over my turn and let me go to bed." Said Zoro sarcastically and yawned.
"I… I only came here to thank you for saving the princess today." Replied Koza
"Oh don't worry about it ! Vivi thanked me enough already." Said Zoro licking the pink glitter off his lips suggestively. He knew that Koza couldn't satnd him ; they both were fighting over the princess heart and , obviously , Zoro was winning.
Igram noticed a nerve growing on Koza's forehead, he even fisted his hand and was ready to punch the green haired man.
"Koza that's enough , let's go now." Whispered Igram to Koza. Koza looked at him and nodded.
"We'll be leaving now ! Please go back to continuing your watch." Said Igram pulling the angry Koza out of the nest.
Vivi sneaked back to the girls' room , careful not to wake the sleeping ladies.
"Oh Princess-sama ! where have you been?" asked Robin's wise voice.
"Ummm….I couldn't sleep, so I went to get some fresh air." Replied the blue haired royalty.
"Someone is a bad liar! " said Nami teasingly. " Now, I want to know everything." Said Nami slyly.
"Ok!" sighed Vivi."Iwent to thank Zoro for what he did today at the restaurant, and we talked a little then we kissed." Spoke Vivi in a low shy tone as her face reddened.
"YOU WHAT !" Yelled Nami in disbelief.
"Shshsh Nami , we don't want to wake the others." Whispered Robin.
"Look Nami, this kiss didn't mean anything, I'm not even sure about how I feel. I mean we're friends but this … kiss … it is just so confusing." Replied Vivi and hid her blushed face in her hands.
Nami knew exactly how she feels, she too had some unsettled feelings about the chef ." Vivi , I know exactly how you feel , so let's get some sleep now and we'll talk about it in the morning." Said Nami.
On the next morning, Vivi wokeup first ; she walked slowly out of her bed careful not to disturb her lady friends.
She head to the bathroom and turned the shower on . As the steamy water flew over her , Vivi thought about the kiss she shared last night with the swordsman , and wheather it meant anything for either of them.
After getting out of the shower , Vivi put on a knee-length coral pencil skirt and a sleevless blue shirt with white dots , and a matching blue heals. She finished the look with a coral lipstick and a matching nail polish.
She head to the kitchen and greeted Koza " Good morining ,Koza . " she greeted with a smile.
"Good morning Vivi." Replied Koza raising an eyeborw at her , she looked really good and really happy. He only hoped that the Strawhats' sowrdsman wasn't the reason ; but he , of course , sighed in defeat.
Koza was about to talk to her about what happened last night , but the ship's loud captain interrupted him.
"Vivi ! Good morning ! " yelled Luffy happily.
"Oh Luffy ! Good mornng . " replied Vivi in a welcoming manner.
"Good morning pretty miss , I am Brook I'm afraid we didn't have a chance to be introduced to each other." Spoke the tall skeleton gently.
"Hello Brook , I am Vivi , it is a pleasure meeting you." Replied Vivi stetching her hand for a shake, but he took her hand and pressed it against his teeth in a kissing manner.
"Vivi-sama , may I please see your panties?" asked Brooky politely.
"W…What ! " said Vivi blushing heavily.
"Knock it off Brook ! " spoke Zoro sternly coming down from the crow's nest shirtless with sweat covering his muscled body , and a thin towel around his thick neck. Vivi felt her heart skip a beat.
"It is OK Vivi , he doesn't mean any harresment, this is just his way of welcoming you." Said Zoro as he stood front of Vivi , who was lustfully yet shyly looking at his naked body. He too was staring at her , admiring how exceptionally beautiful she looked this morning.
"Oh it is alright." Replied Vivi quietly , shifting her gaze away from him , allowing her hair to flow over her blushed face. Zoro only smiled at the scence front of him.
" Come on guys , breakfast is ready ." said Sanji , placing the dishes on the table.
After breakfast , the Strawhats and their friends left the ship and head to the palace so Vivi can meet the king.
"Here we are ! Vivi , you go meet the king and we'll wait at the bar, we'll try to get any infromation about the men who tried shooting you yesterday." Said Usopp.
"Fine then, I won't be late. Come on Igram let's go." Said Vivi as she walked into the palace followed by Igram , Chakka , Pell , and as Koza was about to follow her , Zoro stopped him.
" You better keep her safe" said Zoro in a threatening tone.
"That's why am here , pirate." Replied Koza stressing on the last word. Zoro only smirked at him.
AUTHOR'S NOTE: Ok guys here is the 4th chapter , hope you like it . Please read and review.
Sorry for the late updates but am really busy at college and am also working on a new story , hope you are Domino or Killer fans xD ( sounds weird I know :D )
Finally, I know this chapter is a bit boring and long , and I know I pay extra attention to makeup and outfits but … you know … am a fashion freak and I can't help it but I promise the adventure part is starting soon .