Slowly she opened her eyes. She realized she sat on his lap.
"Thank you" Nami thanked him. She got up but she fell back on his lap as his arms suddenly looped around her waist. She froze and squirmed to free herself.
"Let go!" Nami demanded.
"No" Zoro gave him short reply.
"This is office. Let me go" craned her neck to her side so that she could look at him from the corner of her eyes.
Zoro didn't say anything, he leaned his head against her head.
Usopp just stepped out of the lift and heading to their office. Just when he was about to reach the area, his eyes widen at the sight. Cold ran through his body and he hid himself behind the wall.
"Wha… wha… wha… what the hell did I just see?" He screamed to himself. He knew it wasn't the right time to show up so, he leaned against the wall, waiting for the right time to pop out. Being curious, he pricked up his ears.
"Somebody will see..."
"Let them be" He cut her off.
Irritated, Nami tried to pull his hand away with all her might but Zoro didn't budge.
"We shouldn't…"
"No"
His answer frustrated her. Again, she tried to pull his arms from her waist but he tightened his embrace. She tried to get up but their position didn't give her the advantage to do so. He didn't even move. His strong arms held her tightly.
Usopp popping his head a little so he could hear their conversation.
Nami let out another irritation sigh.
"Stay" Zoro commanded, "Just stay like this… Nami"
Even so, Nami still tried to get up.
"I miss you… painfully so"
Taken aback, Usopp jaw-dropped, "Zoro… and Nami? When? Then Tashigi?" He gulped. Lot of questions filling his head.
Nami froze. She fell silence and stopped struggling. After what he had done, how could he easily said he missed her. Didn't he feel guilty at all? If he said that three years ago, she might be happy. But now, hearing him saying he missed her, her heart stung.
Zoro still held Nami and leaning his head against her head. He noticed Nami didn't struggle to free herself or say anything. He felt her body relaxed a little. He missed her a lot so he tightened his arms smelling her hair in the process.
Nami could feel his arms tightening around her waist. She knew, he won't let her go once he said that. He wouldn't care if people saw them in that position. He was just that kind of a guy. She sighed in defeat. She hated the fact that Zoro was holding her in a tight embrace but deep inside, she longed for the touch.
Watching them, Usopp blushed and felt uncomfortable. He wanted to leave them but then he remembered, if he didn't bring down the things Sanji asked, he would have to "eat" Sanji's kick. There, he was standing thinking strategies to show up without being awkward.
Then he saw the trash can. An idea came up. Grinning from ear to ear he put his hand on his mouth to suppress his laughter. He went back to the lift and started to walk steadily. Upon arriving near the trash can, he kicked the trash, rather hard. It fell with a loud bang.
"Ouch! It hurts!" Usopp yelled purposely, "Damn Trash!" He kicked the trash can again.
He walked and yawning loudly just to let them hear he was heading to the office expecting them to get to their feet when they heard the loud sounds and him coming.
"Hyaaa! Sanji could pick his things by himself but… Aaahahhhh" Usopp squeaked as he startled when he saw both were still in the same position.
Zoro turned his head to the back and sent him a menacing glare caused Usopp stopped screaming and closing his mouth with his hands.
"What do you want?" Zoro asked coldly.
"I… I… I just want to take things Sanji asked for…" Usopp trembled. His eyes lurking around except them.
"Go ahead and leave" Zoro scolded.
Usopp quickly headed to Sanji's table and took everything he saw on that table. Then he quickly walked away to the lift.
"Usopp…" Nami called out.
"I don't see a thing! I don't hear a thing!" Usopp ran off.
"Usopp…" Nami screamed. But no reply coming from Usopp.
"And that's left us" Zoro smirked still hugging her but now his hand slid up to grab both edges of her shoulder.
When she didn't respond, he started to rub his nose in her hair inhaling the smell. He nuzzled against her neck.
Nami gasped and jerked her head in discomfort although the contact sent chills down her spine and made her feel good. She didn't realize that she had been letting out irregular breathy sighs at his ministration. Her hands unconsciously grabbed Zoro's arms for a support.
"Zoro..." She moaned his name.
Zoro tilted his head down a little when he heard her trembled voice. He brushed his lips against her neck sending butterfly into her stomach.
The warm contact he gave her was so relaxing and overwhelming that she felt aroused. Her body reacted to his touch that she move her head aside giving him access to her neck. Her lids felt heavy from the passion. For a moment, she purred in delight enjoying the pleasure.
Zoro groaned when he felt her shuddered under his touch. He loved it. He tightening his grip on her shoulder and kissing her neck to her shoulder, repeating the motion. Her breathe quicken, shaking fingers caressing his arms. She was about to give in when the flash of Law's frustrated expression knocking her sense. Guilty took over.
Suddenly, she got all the strength to fight her desire and free herself from his grasp, "Get your hands off me!" Pushing herself up, she successfully parted from Zoro.
Zoro looked at her in confusion.
Nami furiously looked at him and brought her hand to her neck where she could still feel the lingering warmth of his lip. She stormed off to the emergency exit route instead of the lift. She didn't want to meet anyone as she going down the stairs decided to leave. She didn't care what time it was as long as she could leave the place to go to calm herself. She had enough. She couldn't stand it any longer. Popping out the exit door, she went to where ever her legs brought her.
Instead of heading to her house, she stopped by the bar she always hang out with Kidd and Killer. Entering the bar, she went straight to the counter ordering her drinks.
Nami looked at her drink as she leaned her head against the counter with a sigh. She felt slightly dizzy and cold. But she ignored the feeling. There were too much things troubled her that she didn't even care her physical needs.
"Do you have problem?" Wire, the bartender asked her as he served her the 9th glass of Grenadian Rum.
"Not… really" Nami replied lazily. He asked that many times ago that she lost count. She had spent almost her time in the bar after she left work. She didn't know what time it was thanks to the closed area and didn't bother to check the time either.
"Look what we've got here!" Came a voice next to her.
"A hot babe indeed!" Another voice replied.
She sat lazily just to see a bunch of guys looking at her with lust obviously written on their face. Nami propped her head in her hand as she looked at the guys with uninterested look. Maybe, they are new here. Nami thought to herself. Ignoring them, Nami took her drink.
"I see you've been alone. It's no fun. Want me to join?" He settled next to Nami's right side.
"Are you waiting for someone?" The other guy asked her and sat at the other side of her.
Nami sighed.
"A hard day huh?" A guy to the right asked. Sneaking his hand on her shoulder.
Nami shoved his hand away. She frowned, closing her eyes and tapping her fingers on the counter. These guys are annoying.
"Oi, bitch! We are talking to you nicely and you dare ignoring us?" the guy at her left side lost his temper as he pulled Nami's neckline.
The motion caused her hand to sway and accidentally spilled her drink.
"Mister! I am so sorry but, this is not the place. I'm afraid you might need to leave if you cause any unwanted commotion" Wire interrupted. Although he didn't like to stick his nose into others' business, seeing her being harassed like that in front of his eyes, he had the responsibility to protect her.
The man pushed Nami away roughly. She felt weak and woozy, maybe because she drank a lot moments ago.
"Fine!" He sat and slammed his palm at the counter, "Bartender! Give us your strongest liquor" He ordered looking at Wire.
"Shall we have a drinking contest, babe?" He asked cockily.
Nami raised her brows, finding it quite an interesting challenge. She might also need that joy to forget her trouble for a moment. She smirked and sat at the counter facing the guy.
"If I win, I want you to strip naked here" He gestured with his finger.
She could hear some cheering and whistling around her. Nami leaned forward and gave him a seductive look, "What if I win?"
"You can do whatever you want" The guy answered, "If you are able to out drink us" pointing his thumbs to all his members.
Nami looked at them one by one and finally her eyes landed on him, "Isn't that obviously… unfair?"
"Are you afraid?" He stroke her chin, "If you can win against us, we all yours"
Nami smirked, "Then, you and you members, strip naked instead"
"Heh! You have gut. Are you saying we… against you! Ha ha ha" He laughed alongside his members.
"It's okay Absa! Humiliate her so that she won't forget you" They laughed rather hard.
Wire face palmed. Those annoying bunch didn't know who they messed up with. He looked at Nami's calm demeanor.
"Nami, are you sure? But you..." Wire asked her.
Nami put her palm on his arm to assure him that she'd be okay.
Wire noticed Nami's trembled hand but paid no mind knowing she would just ignore it.
Nami nodded signaling him that she'd ready.
And so they started the contest.
More or less 40 minutes later, Nami slammed her glass on the counter. Panting hard and smiling at her last opponent who seemed to not be able to open his eyes any longer.
"You still wanna go?" Nami asked her pass out opponent as she grabbed another drink indicating she could still take another shot but didn't intend to drink it.
Wire came to her and took the glass. "That's enough Nami. You drank a lot. I don't think they can go any longer"
"Don't worry Wire, I still can take it" Nami suck her lower lip tasting the remaining liquor.
"Kidd will kill me, you know that!" Wire took her arm as he led her to sit on the sofa, "Wait here. I'll make a mint tea"
Wire headed to the counter, "I'll be damned! I'll be damned! I'll be damned!" He murmured alone nervously as he preparing the mint tea. He then made his way to where Nami sat.
"Drink this. It can settle your stomach" Wire offered.
"Chill Wire… I am fine" She took the cup, but she could feel her body trembled, "And are you sure it's okay for you to leave your post?" She massaged her temple when she felt her head hurt.
"That can wait! You look dishevel" Wire commented as he looked at her.
They could hear a loud cheering near the counter. Maybe they started to undress the black out bunch she just beat.
Wire felt her hand hot as they accidentally touched, he put his hand on her forehead, "Nami, you're burning hot"
Nami put her own hand on her forehead, "Am I? Didn't realize that" feeling her own temp, "Maybe because I drink too much". Watching Wire looking at her with concern, she reassured him, "I'm okay"
Relief could be seen on his face then, he left her.
Nami leaned against the sofa to settle herself. Her stomach began to feel discomfort but thanks to Wire fast action, she at least could endure her upset stomach. She felt her heart beat fast, her body trembled and her breathing irregular but she ignored everything. She thought of resting for a while by closing her eyes.
A small shake on her shoulder woke her up from her slumber.
"How long have you been here?" Killer asked.
She stretched to relax her sore muscle, "What time is it?" Nami asked.
"It's chicken time" Killer sang imitated one of the scene from the movie "Best Player".
Nami laughed weakly, remembering the scene too.
"You don't look well. Are you alright?"
Nami nodded leaning her head on her palm.
"Did I miss a great show today?" Kidd tilted his head to the direction of the counter.
She turned half of her body to the direction. She no longer saw the group of the men. All left were clothes and jeans scattered on the floor.
"Where are they?" Nami asked no one in particular. Normally, she didn't really take the bet seriously. She didn't even care to strip those idiots naked. But those who watched their competition might do the deed. She smiled at the thought. It was always like that.
"Are you waiting for us?"
Nami turned to face Killer and shook her head. "Not really!" she sipped her drink. "Oh! It's cold" She distorted her face tasting the bitterness of the tea.
"Why are you here anyway?"
"Why? Is it wrong?" Nami looked at him.
"It's rare for you to be here during weekdays" Killer replied as a matter of fact.
Nami paused a little, "Ah, yes! I left work early… not feeling well!" Nami said.
"Just now you said you are okay" Killer confused.
"Nevermind!" Nami sighed "Kidd?"
"Pounding some random chick in the alley" Killer replied.
Nami huffed and rolled her eyes.
They fell silence as they enjoyed the music for a while.
"Killer…" Nami spoke after some time.
"Hmm…." He looked up waiting for her.
Nami bit her lower lips and blinked, massaging her aching nape as she looked at the table.
Watching her, Killer encouraged her to speak "It's about your guy?"
He saw Nami changing expression. He guessed that she might have some trouble that she needed some comfort or someone to hear her. Then he thought, if Kidd were there, what would he do. Killer got up and sat close to her to console her.
"Let it all out. You'll feel better" Killer squeezed her shoulder.
Nami could taste a little bit of Spirytus when she slid her tongue against her palate.
"What is bothering you actually?"
Nami just sighed.
"If keeping it to yourself burdens you, drinking much won't make it any lighter"
"I can't even tell this to Law, how do you expect me to tell you?" Nami whimpered.
"Then, do you think you can tell Kidd?"
Nami shook her head. Although she couldn't tell what was the relation with Kidd.
"I'm sure… if you can tell me, then you'll have no problem to tell Law later" Killer assured her.
Nami looked at him, a ray of hope bloomed inside her. She got the feeling that, for this time, she could share things with Killer. Just this once, she let herself opened up a bit.
"Last night, Tora was so upset. Just this morning, we didn't talk. He didn't call or reply my text until now" Nami began to tell him.
"Why?"
Nami blushed, "I… I rejected him on bed"
"That's harsh Nami" Killer raised his brows.
"I unconsciously pushed him away"
"There must be a reason behind it"
Nami stayed silence, she rubbed her palm with her thumb.
"I just didn't expect him to be that mad"
"Of course he is… he is frustrated, you know. You just let him down. Why are you being so selfish anyway?"
"I am not! That time, someone else just appeared nowhere" half mumbling as she said the last part.
"How can you think of another guy when you are in bed with another guy. Girl… you are pretty twisted" Killer complaint.
As always, Killer was quick at picking up things. Unlike a certain man who just being a jerk and quick at throwing tantrum.
"Are you saying this is my fault?" Nami frowned.
"Well? Obviously" Killer shrugged. "I don't really like to stick my nose into your business. But I want to ask you, and be honest, have you get over him?"
That question made Nami startled. She didn't answer. Her mind wandered off to their moment in the office.
Killer grabbed both of her shoulder and forcing her to look at him, "Nami… look at me! Look at me!" when Nami looked at him, he spoke, "Have you ever told Law about Zoro?"
Nami shook her head.
"Then, this should be the time you tell him before things get ugly"
Sometimes, she amazed at how Killer was able to read her mind without having her to tell much. She realized that Killer was quite perceptive and a reliable friend too.
"Remember girl! You are no longer with Zoro. You are now with Law… I'm sure, if you tell him, he'll understand" .
Nami nodded agree, "I don't remember telling Zoro about my past relationship though" she reasoning herself.
"Not that you had many. It was only Kidd. Nami! you forgot the fact that, those idiots knew each other. Zoro snatched you away right under Kidd's nose" Killer chuckled. "This time it's different, your Tora-guy, doesn't even know them, he doesn't even know about your past with Kidd nor Zoro or hell does he know them"
Killer hit the bull's eye again. The fact that Kidd and Zoro knew each other made things simple, she didn't have to explain everything. Ah, well, Zoro never cared though. But this time, she was with someone who didn't know about Zoro nor knowing her past with Zoro.
"I'm not sure about Kidd though" Killer continued.
"He knew" Nami replied.
Killer looked at her, confusing, "He knew?"
"About Kidd, I did tell him. But I never tell him about Zoro"
"Why? You can tell him about Kidd but not Zoro. Aren't they just the same story"
"I just couldn't bring myself to tell him about Zoro. I don't know why. Every time I confront him about Zoro, I lost my words. I'm scared"
"There!" Killer snapped his fingers. "You still can't get over him, Zoro I mean. You still can't talk about Zoro. Obviously, you are avoiding your past with Zoro"
Nami felt hurt. Those were harsh reality but, she knew he was right.
"Did Zoro give you that much impact that you couldn't even handle? That you ran away?"
Nami didn't answer.
"Do you think that hooking up with Law makes you forget about Zoro?"
Nami didn't respond.
"In the end, you still think about Zoro"
Nami looked at him, confused.
"Nami, you don't need someone to tell you about this. You are mature enough to think about this. Running away won't solve your problem. Once you find the answer, then it's your choice, to tell Law or not" He continued, "Although it's not me to say this kind of thing, but if your Tora does love you, he wouldn't mind" Killer stood up and stretching. He thought of leaving Nami to sort her feelings alone. He had given her enough. Everything was up to her. Killer patted her lightly on her shoulder before he left.
Nami left speechless. She thought about everything Killer just told her.
As Killer reached the exit door, he saw Kidd coming.
"Eh, leaving already?" Kidd raised his brows.
"Hmmph. You took so long for a quickie. Nami is over there"
"She's here?"
Killer nodded and left.
Kidd turned his body to watch Killer who already exited the bar before turning his head to search for Nami. Her orange locks could be spotted at the center of the bar.
When he reached for her, she looked up at him with a smug look.
Nami raised her brows as a sign of greeting.
"What are you doing here?"
"I'm tired" was her reply. Her body felt so tired and aching more. She laid on the sofa.
"Oi, Nami! This isn't the place for you to sleep" Kidd shook her, "Wake up. Go home"
"I'm really tired" Nami replied weakly. Her face reddening.
Then Wire came, "I think, you better ride her home. She's just unwell" Wire put his hand on her forehead.
"Huh?" Kidd startled. Kidd touched her cheek and felt her skin burning.
"She came around two in the afternoon. I thought she was waiting for you"
"And that gentleman Killer left her alone here" Kidd replied sarcastically.
Kidd felt something wrong. She rarely came to bar alone unless she was in deep trouble or when she couldn't handle things.
"Did she drink much?"
Wire nodded, "Grenadian rum, Spirytus…"
"The hell is she doing?" Kidd spoke to no one.
"Oi, Nami! Wake up!" He shook her shoulder again and lightly patted her cheek.
"Maybe the effect just kick in" Wire explained.
"Tsk… Troublesome chick!" Kidd carried her slacken body on his back with the help of Wire.
Kidd put Nami on the bed and pulled the blanket over her body. He went to the bathroom, filled the empty basin, took a small towel and sat at the edge of the bed, next to her. He damped the towel in the water and dabbed it over her face, wiping her sweat in the process. He placed his hand on her forehead and her neck checking the temperature.
When he reached to her neck, he saw a not so visible red spot gracing on her neck. What the hell am I doing? Kidd asked stopped and placed the damp towel on her forehead.
He reached out for her phone on the table. Exiting her room, he searched for the name of the responsible man. Once he found it, he hit the call button waiting for the other end to pick up.
"WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING OVER THERE WHEN YOUR WOMAN IS FUCKING SICK?" Kidd shouted as he heard the person at the other end picked up his call.
Law got up from his lying position upon hearing a yell at him. He recognized the voice. Before he could reply, the other end hung up. Law pinched the bridge of his nose. He looked at the time, 11.06 pm. "Nami-ya?" The name echoed inside his head. Quickly he got up, picked his key and exited his house.
Kidd was sitting in the living room, clutching his knuckle. He didn't know, but something really bothering him that he wanted to punch something or someone to release his anger. He wanted to stay by her side but knowing Law would come, he stayed at his current spot.
Kidd made his way to the door as he heard the sound of a car engine. He assumed Law had arrived. Opening the door, he saw Law getting off his car and ran towards the house.
"Nami-ya?" Law stormed into the house ignoring Kidd.
"In her room" Kidd closed the door and headed to the living room.
Law headed to her bedroom and opened the door seeing her sleeping soundly. He then closed the door, turning his attention to Kidd who was standing at the center of the living room.
"You didn't touch her more than you should, Eustass-ya?"
"Shut up, I know my boundary" Kidd replied. "What the hell do you see I am? Instead of asking me, why don't you check up on her" tilted his head.
"I will, later" Law leaned against the door, crossing his arms. Law studied Kidd.
"What's with that look? Oi, are you accusing me of harassing her?" Kidd sent him an irritated look.
"I didn't say anything" Law shrugged "So you have that dirty thought in mind before I came" he smirked.
Kidd growled in annoyance, "Aren't you the dirty one?"
"Hmm?" Law looked at him, expecting an explanation.
"You should put it somewhere hidden"
"It?"
"Your bite, idiot!"
"Oh, so you saw?" Law raised his brows. Somehow feeling proud.
"Did you see my eyes in your asshole? Or your cock?" Kidd replied sardonically.
"Checking on her are you?"
"If you know how to hide the evidence of your night activity, then no one can see them"
"I didn't ask you to look at that"
"Are you that stupid? You ugliest mark is too visible. Everybody can tell with just one look"
"No worry! Next time, I'll make you see more than that" Law taunted him "Or, put them somewhere where you can clearly see" Law smirked.
Kidd looked irritated, "You are abnormal"
"Why do you even care? I don't give one to you. Jealous?"
"You wanna die, punk?" Kidd growled angrily.
"That don't deserve an answer" Law simply replied.
"Hmmph, since you are here. I'm leaving. Watch over her. She mixed and drank strongest liquor a lot too" Kidd began to walk to the door.
"Leave it to me" Law followed suit. "By the way, thanks, Eustass-ya"
"It's disgusting when you say that. I'm off" Kidd glanced him and closed the door.
"How ungrateful huh?" Law smirked as he saw him vanishing from his view.
"Bullshit! Hickey? That's disgusting" Kidd muttered under his breathe as he slid on his bike and sped off.
Law made his way to the living room. All of sudden, Kidd's words caught his attention, "Bite, huh?" Law smirked as he remembered. He went to the bedroom and checked on her. His fingers grazing his passion mark on her neck.
Moments passed. Nami slowly opened her eyes when she felt a weight on her side. Turning her head to the side, she saw a man lying, his back to her. Nami could only form a smile and drifted to sleep again.
TBC
First thing first, thanks for reading, reviewing, following and favouring my story :D
Huuuu… I miss my story so much! Finally, I found a loop hole to update this story. Actually, I finished this week ago, but since my schedule was so full of studies studies studies, I hardly have time to relax and go online. I'm not sure why I have this plot. I never planned for this (except for the first and last part), this idea popped out like a magic when I was doing math (seriously, it's not related at all), but I still want to put it here.
A/N: Absa, yes Absalom!
Secret Otaku19: Who? I also have no idea yet. Hahaha! If she picked Law, what about Zoro and Kidd? If she picked Zoro, then Law and Kidd?, then if it's Kidd, what happened to Zoro and Law? I have been questioning myself…. Just feel pity to the other characters that Nami didn't pick. If she can be split into three, then I can satisfy my LaNa, KidNa and ZoNa. Ahahahaha…. Am so greedy…
Kidd: Nami and Kidd "were" in a romantic relationship. But now they are just a friend. I know I make Kidd some kind of always-be-there-for-you type of friend where in reality, I don't know if he is that kind of a guy. Maybe, he's completely not. But, it's fun to add that kind of character in him. Having her to choose Kidd, I'm not sure yet. Just waiting for the story to finish, which ending it leads to :).
KakashiXSakura16: Then another update for your miniselves.. :3
Novichan83: Because Zoro is greedy. Hahaha… It's hard for me to decide because I am also questioning myself, who will she ended with. ?_?
I know there will still be grammar errors and typo though I checked it before I post this. But I don't care anymore... sumaneina~. Also, thanks for being patient.
