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𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝟒𝟕

❤︎︎ 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨 ☽☼

Lia quietly walked up the stairs from the girls room, trying not to make noise since Nami and Robin are sleeping. She opened the cover and went to the restroom.

After a couple of minutes of doing the restroom, she opened the door and went to the kitchen to get a snack. Once Lia opened the door, her steps halted as she same Zoro getting a bottle of rum.

Zoro looked over at her. His eyes gave her a warm feeling. Though he had his usual dead pan look on his face. "Need something?" He asked curiously, sipping his rum.

She crossed her arms, as she scoffed and look away. "Not from you."

He shrugged, taking another sip of the rum, his eyes looked at her for a little longer than usual. "Still upset about our break up, huh." He said a little bluntly.

"No, I'm not." Lia told him, rolling her eyes at him. "Besides, didn't you broke up with me because a guy kissed me?"

"That you didn't push away. Even after that happened." He said flatly. Looking like he might get a little serious for a moment. His gaze on her face.

"I didn't push away because he had a devil fruit that freezes people." She glared at Zoro as she approached him. "And for the record, I slapped him afterwards."

"...right." He sighed and sipped the rum a little more, looking away. It was obvious he was still somewhat hurt.

"Besides," Lia began to say, walking closer to him. "I don't know why you're hurt about this, you told me you were only with me because you owed Nami a debt."

That seemed to strike a nerve. The bottle fell from his now shaking grasp as he whirled around to face her. He was visibly upset now. His teeth clenched. Eyes wide and glaring at her. "Is that what you believed this whole time?!" He yelled. Angry, now.

"Well, what else am I supposed to think?" She asked him, her eyes getting watery. "That you actually care for me? Love me?"

"Yes!" He said quickly, causing him to lower his voice. Still upset, and still glaring at her. "I loved you. And I still do." This seemed to have taken her by surprise. His gaze was still harsh, but it softened slightly. Only to have the same look of pain in his eyes.

"I find that hard to believe..." She uttered out, a teardrop falling down her cheek.

He grunted, his eyes looking down. His hands clenching at his sides. His gaze seemed to soften even more. "Lia...I..." He trailed off. Unsure of what to say, or how to say anything now.

After a minute of staying silent, Lia spoke. "In all my past relationships, I've been either replaced or cheated on. Two of my exes preferred my best friends than me, they didn't care or had feelings for me."

His eyebrows raised in surprise. His gaze turning to you. His harsh look disappeared and was replaced by a worried one. She felt his eyes looking into your own and she could tell he could see your hurt in them. "...Lia..." He said quietly. She got the feeling he might want to say something more.

"The guy you saw kissed me is actually one of my exes." She confessed, wiping her tears away. "He cheated on me with my best friend, Naya."

"Well...I'm not like the others. When I say I love you I mean it." He took a few steps closer to her now, his expression becoming a little softer still. "The time we spent together..wasn't pointless." He paused for a moment in thought. "I'm sorry about what happened with your ex." He spoke softly.

"It's fine..." She sniffed, letting out a sigh. "We all have some bad things to at had happened to us, right?"

Zoro looked at her, a faint smile on his face. His gaze softening. His eyes studying her. "Can I try to make it better?" He asked in a low voice.

Lia felt a blush on her cheeks as she looked at him. She could feel your heart racing a little faster. "What do you mean?" Lia asked in a slightly trembling voice.

He moved a little bit closer to her now, his gaze locked on her face. "Can I kiss you?" He whispered. His eyes shifting to hers, looking like he was waiting for her nod of approval.

She couldn't help but feel her cheeks start to burn hotter at this. He was so close. His breath on her skin felt so warm and comforting. Lia nodded slightly, letting him see that she were okay with it."Yes." She mumbled hesitantly.

His eyes shifted from her eyes, looking down to her lips. Slowly, his hand came up to her cheek, caressing it softly. The heat in his breath was intoxicating and Lia could feel her body getting warmer. He pulled her closer to him, his lips meeting hers in a sweet kiss. The heat radiating from his body felt so comforting, and she could feel her heartbeat racing as she held closely in his arms.

Lia felt a rush of adrenaline as he pulled her closer and closer. His lips touching hers felt like a jolt of electricity. She couldn't help but lean into him, wrapping her arms around his neck as she deepened the kiss. It was as if their hearts beat as one. Her whole body felt alive with desire as she let herself sink into his embrace.

His chest rising sharply as he sighed into the kiss. He held her tightly in his arms, a hand rubbing her back. His lips slowly pulling away before leaning in for several more.

He groaned softly as she pulled away. He looked down at her with eyes glazed over with love. His hands moved from their position on her back. To her waist, caressing it. A look of adoration washing over his face as he smiled. "So I take it, you still like me?" He said softly, his tone shifting to a teasing one.

She looked into his eyes and nodded silently. Her cheeks were flushed with heat and she looked away, embarrassed by herself. "Shut up..." she murmured.

He smirked down at her as he moved his hands to her face again, stroking her cheek. His thumb tracing her bottom lip, before he leaned in again and captured her lips. "So that's a yes?" He whispered teasingly, his lips on hers once again.

She sighed and nodded. "Yes..." She mumbled breathlessly.

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