"Luffy, if you're mean to her and ignore her she will end up leaving." Robin stated quietly as she walked past Luffy.
Luffy looked at Robin who was walking into the kitchen he knew she was right and Asha would leave if he continues but Luffy didn't know why he was being so mean. He didn't want Asha to leave or to give her a reason to be closer to Zoro. He watched Asha as she looked out at the sea leaning on the ships railings with a smile on her face.
Luffy walked over to Asha placing a hand on her shoulder smiling as she looked up at him "What Luffy?" Asha stated as she pulled her shoulder out of his grip and looked at him.
"Let's go get some food from Sanji." Luffy beamed as he looked at the girl. Asha smiled and nodded her head as she followed Luffy to the kitchen. The two sat in the kitchen talking whilst eating the snacks Sanji had prepared for the two.
The two spoke for a while eating food Sanji had prepared reminiscing about the year they spent together when they were younger. "We've both changed since then Luffy." Asha stated smiling as they both talked about the times they spent with each other.
Luffy was scared of losing Asha after finding her again. He knew he couldn't stop Asha and Zoro from being friends but it hurt him to see his two best friends, his first mate and his first friend being so close. But he didn't know how to go about getting closer to Asha, Zoro is always going to be there and the way things are going Luffy didn't think he had a chance with her with her closeness to Zoro.
"Hey Luffy were coming up to a new island!" Nami stated as she walked into the kitchen
"Let's go!" Luffy smiled as he got up taking Asha's hand in his and leading her out the kitchen. Luffy stood looking out at the island still holding on to Asha's hand. Asha looked up at Luffy smiling she was glad Luffy seemed happier and was no longer being angry at her. "Come on!" Luffy smiled as he jumped over the side of the ship holding Asha close to his side. "Let's explore!" he yelled as he took her hand once more and lead her further on to the island disappearing into the forest.
"Should we go after him?" Usopp asked
"No, let the two of them be alone." Nami smiled as she looked at Robin. Zoro looked on confused and a little annoyed.
"Wow look at that!" Luffy shouted as he pointed to a huge plant.
"That is pretty awesome." Asha smiled as she started to inspect the plant. Luffy smiled as he crouched down beside her watching her smile as she looked closely at the plant in front of her. Luffy couldn't help but stare as she pulled out her note pad from her bag and began drawing the plant. She sat beside him smiling as she sketched the plant in front of her. Luffy shuffled closer to the girl bumping his shoulder lightly with Asha's. Asha looked up from the sketch pad in her hands and smiled at Luffy returning his shoulder bump lightly.
"I'm glad you're on my crew Asha." Luffy stated as he looked at the floor.
As looked up startled smiling at Luffy as he fiddled with his fingers whilst looking at the floor "So am I Luffy!" Asha stated as she leaned closer resting her head on his shoulder "I'm glad were together again." Luffy wrapped his arm around her pulling her closer letting her head rest on his chest Luffy smiled as he stroked her cheek. The two sat for a while not saying much but savouring the time alone.
"I'm sorry." Luffy stated
"About what?" Asha asked as she lifted her head to look at him.
"Being mean and ignoring you. I don't know what came over you but I never wanted to hurt you."
"It's ok Luffy I understand." Asha smiled knowing now that Luffy acted that way out of jealousy Asha felt safe in Luffy's arms and she wanted to remain in them.
"I've missed your smile." Luffy smile as he held her face in his hands before leaning in slowly as he watched Asha's eye lids slowly flutter close, his lips hovered over hers for a few seconds before he pushed his lips softly against hers. Luffy couldn't help but smile into the kiss as he felt her kiss back slowly and softly. Luffy kissed back rougher pulling her by the waist on to his lap his fingers found their way to her under her hat unclipping the hair clips slowly before pulling the hat off and letting her hair fall down to her waist letting his fingers get tangled in the red locks his other arm pulling her body closer to him. Luffy licked her top lip trying to gain entry Asha obliged letting his tongue enter her mouth. Luffy's tongue explored her mouth meeting her tongue in a battle of dominance.
Luffy pulled away slowly smiling at Asha's flushed face and half lidded eyes. Luffy couldn't quite believe that he had kissed her but he knew he wanted to do that more than just once. He couldn't quite describe his feelings for her but he knew he wanted her and he hoped she wanted him. Luffy kissed her lightly on the lips before pulling her closely letting her head fall on to his chest as he wrapped his hand arms around her holding her close.