Kidd woke up with a split headache. He grunted and massaged his temple. He looked around then he realized he was in his own room. Ignoring the throbbing inside his head, he got up, pulled up his shirt, took off his belt and dashed to the bathroom to freshen up.
As he exited his bedroom, he glanced to his side just to see both of his friends still sleeping in the living room. Nami lay on the couch with her face facing Killer. And Killer who slept with one of his feet placed on top of Nami's covered feet.
Kidd shook his head at the view. His foot sure knows where to crawl even in his deep slumber, this pervert. He smirked at the thought. Walking towards Killer, he kicked Killer's leg and lightly patted Nami's cheek to wake them up.
Killer startled as he felt something kicked his foot and sat immediately while Nami stirred a little and slowly opening her eyes just to meet Kidd's eyes. She sat and stretching.
"Oh… Kidd… you're early" Killer talked between yawn.
"Early your ass! It's eleven" Kidd replied. "Get up"
"What?" Killer shocked and scrambled to the bathroom.
"How are you feeling?" Nami asked combing her hair with her fingers before pulling her hair into a bun.
"Just fine" Kidd took a sit next to Nami "I'll ask Killer to give you a ride home first"
Nami nodded, "I put your keys on that table" she pointed towards the small table next to the door. She began to rise up and working on tidying up the living room.
Kidd's eyes followed her movement and he remembered something he meant to ask her, "Nami, are you okay with your job?"
Nami stopped and turned facing Kidd. Staring at him for a second then she let out a sigh.
He could hear her sigh "Why didn't you tell me earlier?" his eyes searching for her eyes.
Nami could only stare at him back without saying anything. She tried to find answers but her brain seemed to not work at the moment.
A click on a door made them startled. Both of them looked at the direction.
Killer with just a towel wrapped around his waist popped out of the bathroom. As he turned his body, he suddenly stopped on his track sensing a tension.
"Er… did I interrupt you guys?" Killer asked looking at the both who were staring at him.
"Not really" Kidd replied shaking his head.
Feeling relief, he made his way to Kidd's bedroom.
"You're not going to bath?" Kidd asked.
"Are you nut? Of course I want to"
"Hmph! Whatever"
The three of them made their way to the parking lot where the men parked their bikes.
"Killer, you give Nami a ride home. I'll be going first" Kidd threw a helmet to Killer.
"Got it!" Killer caught the helmet Kidd and passed it to Nami. Nami slid the helmet on and climbed behind Killer.
"Oi, Killer! Make sure she arrives home safely or your little guy over there won't be able to screw another chick" Kidd warned Killer pointing to his lower abdomen, "See you there" laughing before he sped out.
"Fuck you, Kidd" Killer cursed.
Nami burst to laugh, "You guys are horrible"
After starting his engine, he sped out leaving the street empty.
"Thanks Killer" Nami slid off the helmet and passed it to Killer. "Bye" they went separate ways.
Once inside her house, she closed the door, locked it and placed her keys on the table next to the door. She decided to change her clothes. As she was about to make her way to her bedroom, a knock on her door made her stop. She frowned. Hn? Did Killer forget something? She walked towards the door. As she opened the door she gasped and her eyes widened at the same time.
Acted on instinct, Nami quickly closed the door but a hand pushed it back open. Nami snarled "What… What are you doing here?"
"I came to talk" Zoro growled.
Rolling her eyes, Nami spat "There's nothing to talk about" she tried to push him out the door but he easily held the door.
"There is" Zoro growled angrily. He grabbed her wrist and set her aside as he barged in to her house unceremoniously and shut the door.
Nami stared at him. Annoyed. She jerked her hand and folded her arm, "Say it and get lost" she stated coldly without looking at him.
"Is he your lover?"
"What?" Nami sputtered and turned to Zoro.
"Are you deaf?"
"What the hell is wrong with you?" Nami unfold her arms glaring at him. Her hand reaching the door knob, twisting and opening the door for him
"Get out", she shouted.
Zoro grabbed her arm and slamming his hand on the door shutting it close. The loud bang made Nami jumped a little. Nami looked at his annoying expression. She frowned as she shook off his hand.
"You and Kidd" Zoro growled "You didn't answer that… "
"Answer? The hell are you talking about?" Nami paused for a while, suddenly something clicked her mind. So he was really waiting for the answer. Nami let out a soft laugh
"And you came here… just for that?" this time looking directly into his eyes.
"You don't answer my question" He held her gaze.
Silence fell between them as they were staring at each others' eyes. She felt that his gaze was so intense that she finally looking away unable to hold his gaze any longer.
"You were with him last night?" Zoro asked noticing the shirt she wore. He knew it very well that the shirt belonged to that man.
Nami rolled her eyes.
"Nami!" Zoro raised his voice.
"Even if we are, it's none of your concern anymore" Nami glared at him furiously.
"It is!" Zoro barked as he blown into anger and grabbed her shoulder pushing her into the wall roughly.
Nami startled. She looked up and saw Zoro's furious expression.
"What are you getting so upset for?" Nami scolded. Her eyes practically steaming with fury at his sudden outburst action.
"We just met few minutes ago and you already ruined my mood." Nami jerked away and rubbing her shoulder.
Zoro appalled regretting his rough action. He was about to touch her but she knocked his hand away.
"I thought you said you don't want to…" paused, she bit her lower lips not wanting to continue and remember everything he said long time ago. Her eyes flickered towards the floor. Hand still rubbing her shoulder.
After a long silence, she let a small sigh. "Really… come here for such a stupid question… "
"Just answer it!" Zoro demanded.
"What for? I don't want" she protested. "Don't you have something better to do?" She shot him a glare and scolded him.
Could no longer hold his anger, he decided to do something about her obnoxious attitude "Yes I do!"
Before she could respond, suddenly she felt his mouth closed over her. His body stepping forward making her stumble back and her back touched the wall. She tried to twist away but his hands held her head either side in a vice grip. Her hands tried to pull the hands holding her head but they were too strong that she could not even pull them away. He deepened the kiss and capturing her mouth completely, more violent than necessary.
Her lungs craved for oxygen making her opening her mouth to catch a breath, taking the opportunity, he slid his tongue and swept around her mouth aggressively. Being in the current position, she had no strength to push him or to fight back. Realizing her resistance was futile, she could only held his wrists as she stared into the distance and let him took control.
He tilted his head, angled so that their mouths fit together. She felt tingles ran down her spine at the contact. Slowly she closed her eyes as her mind abandoned her entirely and his lips took over. After a while, Zoro retreated, biting her lower lip lightly before pulling away.
He smirked as he let her go and watched her expression. She panted heavily. Her cheek blushed and her eyes still heavy from the passion he sparked inside her mere moment ago. He seemed to be amused at her befuddlement. His hand fell on her shoulder shaking her lightly to bring her back to the earth.
"Wha… what was that… for?" She flustered trying to register everything.
"Just give you something you could not forget" A satisfied smile plastered on his face before he went out leaving who was Nami standing trying to process everything that had just happened.
She bit her lower lip clearing her still confused mind. When she already settled down. She sat on the chair near the window and staring into the sky. Her cheek rested upon her palm. Her mind replaying the incident occurred just now and the kiss… Unconsciously, she brought her fingers and brushing her lips. She sighed. "Stupid" Suddenly feeling upset but she didn't know why.
Being in the same workplace wasn't a favour for Nami as she had to see Zoro everyday, every minute, every second. Luckily she was able to contain herself with her works keeping her from involving to much to her surroundings. At least she could focus on completing her tasks.
"Nami-san, you have been working hard lately, take some break" Vivi came to her.
"I almost finish Vivi-chan" She smiled looking at her.
"You don't talk much too" Tashigi interrupted.
"Am I?" smiling, still focusing on her desktop. "But, don't worry Tashigi-chan, after I completed all of this, we can hang out like we used to" turning her head to look at Tashigi.
"You said that four days ago Nami-san" Tashigi reminded her.
"Oh! Really? Ha ha… I forgot somehow" Nami laughed although that wasn't a joke.
"Smoker-san is coming" Vivi told the two.
All three of them looked at Smoker who walked in to their office. At the same time, Zoro exited his room and made his way to the pantry.
"Zoro-san! Make one for me" Tashigi ordering Zoro. Zoro nodded to Tashigi.
"Listen up! Regarding the event two weeks from now…" Smoker started his speech.
"Are we going to organize food? We can ask Usopp's friend to prepare that" Luffy cut him off.
Smoker shot a glare to Luffy but the latter didn't seem to understand the non-verbal cue.
"Luffy! Can you wait till Smoker-san finished?" Usopp begged him.
"And… Old man, this time, which departments will assist us?" Sanji interrupted.
Zoro exited the pantry and made his way to Tashigi's table, placed the cup on her table and took a sit next to her while listening to the conversation.
"Roronoa… did we keep the previous props from the last year anniversary?" Smoker turned his attention to Zoro.
"I think, I kept that in my store house. Maybe they are still there" Zoro explained.
"That means, we are in charge of props again?" Luffy whine, "Aahhh… that's boring"
"Don't worry, we have that Franky's team and Robin's team to aid us"
"Haa… Robin-chan! Haven't met her for so long" Sanji spoke with his dreamy expression.
"Are we having that in the lobby, Smoker-san?" Tashigi asked.
"It looks like it but, we still discuss that. Several suggestions to have that in the hall, but since this is a company's anniversary, and they plan to invite our clients and make it public, so there is a high possibility, the event will be held in the lobby"
"That sure is a grand event. I can't wait… ho ho ho" Brook spoke calmly.
"Further info, tell you later. Off to your work, people" Smoker clapped his hands to dismiss the discussion.
Then Nami returned her attention to the screen. She heard Zoro called out for her.
"What is it?" She replied with a bored tone. Although she was so annoyed, she tried her best to control not to let her anger burst. Yeah, she still damn upset about the last incident. Slowly she turned her head and looked at him with an irritated expression. Her head leaned on her palm.
Zoro smirked. He wondered if she was still mad at him because of what had happened the last weekend. "Shouldn't you show me your progress?"
"After lunch" was her reply before turning her attention to the screen.
Zoro smirked, rose up from the seat and went into his office. Both Vivi and Tashigi looked at each other witnessing the odd scene. Then they shrugged it away.
Although she looked at her screen, her mind screamed cursed words at Zoro for his casual behavior. That bastard! Acting like nothing had happened.
Nami knocked on Zoro's door. Hearing him called out, she opened the door and entered the room.
"These are all the plans, maps and the report. Anything else?" putting all the materials on his table.
"Sit down"
Reluctantly, she pulled the chair and sat. Her eyes looking at the materials on the table waiting for Zoro to look at them.
Instead of checking the materials, Zoro was staring at her.
"You are avoiding me" Zoro spoke. His eyes still on her.
She kept her eyes on the table. Not wanting to make eye contact.
"If you are talking about personal problems, I am afraid, this isn't the right time. Excuse me" Nami rose up. Before she could walk away, he grabbed her wrist. She stopped.
"Then, when is it?" Zoro glare at her.
"What? Let me go" Nami pulled her hand.
"No" Zoro insisted.
She jerked her hand away but he tightened his grip. Nami jerked her hand away several times but Zoro didn't intend to let her go.
"Zoro, this is not the time… please?" still trying to free her hand. But Zoro didn't respond, instead, he stared at her and pulled her hand making her stumble forward a little.
"Zoro!" she raised her voice a little.
A knock on the door made Nami's heart beat fast. She could feel the cold ran through her whole body. Steadying herself, she used her other hand to force open Zoro's grip. The door slowly opened. With all her strength, she tugged her hand and shot him her deadly glare.
"Eh? Did I interrupt?" Tashigi's head popped out of the door.
Nami glanced him before turning her body to Tashigi. "No… Not really. After all, I'm done" she then made her way to open the door and let Tashigi in before she exited the room. She let out a sigh of relief once the door shut.
Nami, Vivi, Sanji, Luffy, Brook and Usopp made their way out of the building into the parking lot.
"Yeah! Finally… this week is over!" Luffy stretching his arms.
"Oi, Luffy… let's go to the game arcade" Usopp suggested.
"Okay! Let's go" Luffy replied excitedly.
"Na, Sanji… We'll be back before dinner" Usopp told Sanji before he and Luffy dashed into one of the building.
"Usopp-san! Luffy-san! I'm joining too" Brook yelled and ran towards the two.
"Tsk, those three..." Sanji muttered. Vivi laughed at the side.
"Nami-san, I can drive you home if you want" Sanji offered.
"It's okay Sanji. I'm planning to go shopping this afternoon" Nami declined.
"Where, Nami-san?" Tashigi suddenly interrupted.
"When did you guys arrive?" Vivi asked.
"Few minutes ago" Tashigi answered. Zoro was walking next to her.
"Just planning to buy something for dinner" Nami explained ignoring Zoro.
"We can go together Nami-san" Sanji offered.
"That's fine Sanji-kun. After all, I don't want to burden you" Nami smiled.
"Nami-san, next week we…" A motor revving sound caught their attention. When they looked to the side, they spot Kidd who was standing at the side.
"Eh? Kidd?" Nami shocked. "Wait a second Tashigi-chan" Nami excused herself and ran towards Kidd.
"Okay" Tashigi replied.
Zoro watched as Nami made her way to Kidd before glaring at Kidd. Kidd on the other hand, returned the glare.
"Kidd? What are you doing here?" Nami asked once she came near Kidd.
"Killer. Bar. Since I happened to pass by, thought of giving you a ride too" Kidd implied.
"I see. Aww… You're so sweet" Nami pinched his cheek.
Pushing her hand away, he passed her the helmet. But his eyes still shooting at Zoro. Nami didn't have to guess who his eyes directed to. Before anything went out of control, she decided to leave with Kidd and discuss with Tashigi later.
"Wait a moment, Kidd. I need to tell them I have to leave now. Can you wait?" Nami asked.
Kidd just nodded. She took several steps towards Tashigi and the others. At the same time, she saw Tashigi and the others made their way to her direction.
"Sorry. Tashigi-chan, can we discuss next week?" Nami asked her still holding the helmet.
"I think so. It looks like, he is in a hurry" Tashigi stated, lifted her head a little pointing at Kidd.
When Nami turned around, she saw Kidd was walking towards her direction with his deadly annoyed expression. Her gut told her something was wrong.
"What are you looking at?" suddenly Zoro yelled at Kidd.
Sanji, Vivi and Tashigi were shocked at the sudden outburst, and then they looked at Zoro. They would not surprise if Kidd started the argument, but coming one from Zoro, was a rare occasion. They looked at each other respectively.
"The hell is wrong with you? Are you picking a fight, bastard?" Kidd yelled at Zoro.
"Didn't you the one who start it" Zoro shouted. He started to move forward.
"Oi! Oi! Stop that, both of you" Sanji interrupted. He stepped in between Zoro and Kidd.
"Oh, not now". Hurriedly, she ran to Kidd. Her hand pushed him backwards before he took another step. "Kidd, don't" she begged.
"Zoro-san?" Tashigi held him back.
"Kidd, please! Not now" Nami spoke half whispered. Still pushing him to avoid him from getting near to Zoro. She could predict something bad would happen if those two were inch closer.
Ignoring Tashigi, Zoro started to move forward, but Sanji crossed his path, grabbing his shoulder.
Kidd tried to walk past her as he saw Zoro came forward, but Nami struggling to push him backwards.
"They… they don't know anything about my past" Nami begged him. Grabbing his arms, "So, please don't make things complicated" Nami shook her head and looked at him with her pleading eyes.
"Idiot, to lose your temper over some stranger, this isn't like you at all"
"Move" Zoro ordered.
"No! There are ladies here, don't scare them with your ugly mug" Sanji mocked him.
Zoro sent him an annoying glare but a clutch on his arm made his attention shifted to the side. Tashigi was clutching his arm tightly and looked at him. He then looked at Kidd who was standing near his bike and Nami who was still holding him on.
Kidd looked down at her. After a lapse of time, he sighed and patting her head, he got on his bike, had on his helmet and gesturing Nami to climb on. He took a glance at Zoro who stood at the opposite direction.
Zoro felt something heavy hit him inside seeing Kidd and Nami but he kept that at the back of his mind when Kidd glanced him.
Nami formed a relief smiled, "Wait here" she ordered him.
"Hurry… I don't want to waste another second here" Kidd retorted. Nodded, Nami walked to where Tashigi and the others.
"I'm sorry guys... I should know this will happen but I didn't expect it to happen that fast"
"Don't sweat it. That was this idiot fault" Sanji said pointing at Zoro.
"Why are you apologizing? He should be the one who apologize" Zoro scolded her.
"It should be you" Sanji scolded him back.
"It's okay, Zoro-san, Sanji-san" Tashigi calmed both men "Don't worry Nami-san, it's not anyone fault" she smiled at her.
"We shall make our move. See you next week Nami-san" Vivi bid her goodbye. "Let's go, Sanji-san" Vivi pulled Sanji and left. Tashigi and Zoro followed after.
Nami nodded couldn't say anything instead she hugged the helmet "Sorry for the inconvenient" she yelled and turning her direction to Kidd.
"Kidd, can you stop at the nearest groceries? I want to buy some stuff for dinner" As she climbed on the bike.
"You're such a pain" Before he sped off.
"Nami, somebody is in your house. Is Jojikon home?" Kidd asked once they arrived.
" Who the hell is Jojikon? It's Nojiko" Nami sighed and took off her helmet.
"Who cares about the name" Kidd spat back as he stood and got off the bike.
"Oi, woman! Your…" When he glanced up, he saw Nami already made her way to the house leaving him with her groceries, which meant...
"Shit that bitch..." He cursed while gathering her grocery bags in his hands and followed soon.
En?… the door is unlocked?… did Nojiko forget to lock the door? Nami twisted the knob and slowly peeking to look inside her house.
Her eyes widened at the sight of a man standing facing his back to her in the living room looking at the photos on the bookshelf.
She gasped and put her hand on her mouth. After observing him for quite some time, her heat beat in a fast rhythm, her body seemed to run a cold sensation. Slowly she uttered "To…ra"
He then turned to face Nami who was slowly walking towards him. He smirked and lifted his head slightly. He also walked towards Nami.
Both of them stopped when they were a feet closed. Both of them looked at each other.
Law opened his arms and smiled, "Why? Not happy to see me?"
Nami was speechless. She didn't expect him to come… "three months aren't that long" she remembered he said that.
She counted… 1… 2… 3… yeah, it has been three months. A smile formed on her lips.
"Tora…" she ran and threw her body at him, hugging him tightly.
Law threw back a little at the momentum and hugged her back.
"That was a slow reaction Nami-ya" Law smirked.
"I just shocked. I thought I'm dreaming" Nami looked up.
Law gave a small chuckle "No! You aren't" he pinched her nose.
Nami buried her face on his chest and breathing in his smell. After a while, she pulled away from him but hands still wrapping around his waist.
"When did you arrive?
"About a week ago"
"You didn't call…" Nami pouted.
"Just want to give you a surprise" He brushed her stranded hair.
"But at least, inform me earlier…"
"If I tell you, then it wouldn't be a surprise anymore"
Nami hugged him again, "How did you know this is my house"
"I tried the key on every house" Law replied blatantly.
Nami pulled away, raised her brows, "Really?"
"No"
Nami hit him on the chest and laughed.
Law slid one of his hands to her neck and slowly pulled her into a hug. The other looping around her waist. He put his chin on her head. They stayed like that enjoying the meeting. Having to be apart with her was a torture to him but he would never give her the satisfaction of that thought.
"Nami-ya" He lifted her chin and brushed her chin with his thumb. He looked deep into her eyes. "Haven't seen you for a long time".
Nami smiled, "I miss you".
Slowly he slid and placed his hand behind her head pulling her head closer. He closed his eyes, rested his forehead against hers and touching their nose together for a brief moment before slowly leaned towards her. He tilted his head, sliding his lips over hers in a sensual caress.
"Oi! Nami… hurry up…"
Before she could deepened the kiss, they both pulled away due to the shock and turning to their side just to see Kidd who stood looking at the two, still holding the shopping bags.
Kidd pulled a face at the sight in front of him. He growled in annoyance "Can't you do the lovey-dovey thing somewhere in a closed room? It's a fucking eyesore"
TBC
Thanks for reading and reviews. And here's the new chapter… kind of long… anyway… do enjoy.
KakashiXSakura16 : Wow… what a reaction! The meeting between Law and Zoro was the first idea came to my mind before I decide to write this fiction. Fortunately, the scene fits the story plot. But, took it long enough to appear.
Mushroom Pizza : Glad you like it. And I didn't realize this story turned into J-Dorama. Anyway, my earlier concept of Nami, I was planning on turning her into a bitch (well, I like her bitchy), but, it turned out to be the other way around.
Shinigamihime & Shinigami : Sorry for the wait. Here's the new chapter.
Next chapter also will be out late… school things.