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After having gone to Usopp's hometown and the Baratie, the crew was finally on their way to Kokoyashi village.
They were a day away from reaching it and would stay there for a week before departing.
When they left, Nami would stay behind.
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It was late at night.
Nami lay in bed, unable to fall asleep.
She decided she'd go out to get some fresh air.
She got up and walked to the door.
The moment she opened it she jumped back in surprise.
In front of her was Luffy, who looked slightly nervous and had jumped back in surprise as well.
"L-Luffy?? Wha-"
"Um...Uh..Um..I-I.." Luffy stuttered, "..I.."
He stared at the ground for a moment, moving his eyes in thought.
Nami stepped out and closed the door behind her.
"Luffy?" she asked, confused.
Luffy suddenly stepped forward and pulled her into a hug.
"E-Eh..!" she gasped. "What are you-"
"I love you!" he abruptly exclaimed, sounding nervous and confused at the same time. "And um..You're pretty! A-And..And I like to hold you..er..No, I mean-"
"Luffy, what are you saying all of a sudden??" Nami interjected. "Is something wrong??"
"Eh..! No!" he said, pulling back and holding her shoulders. "I-I mean...!"
She had never seen him act this way before. It wasn't like him at all.
He sounded so desperate and unsure of what he was saying.
"W-What is it, Luffy..??" she asked, staring at him.
Luffy frowned and started to look more nervous.
"D-Do you.." he said looking back and forth between her and the ground.
"W-What?" Nami asked.
"Do you..love me?"
Nami's eyes immediately widened.
She continued to stare at him for a few moments, at a loss for words.
'He's..worried about that??' she thought to herself.
He gulped, and began to look more and more concerned.
"Luffy.." she whispered.
She had no idea what this was all about, but something was obviously really bothering him.
A moment passed.
She stepped forward to the point where their chests were touching, then slid her arms past his sides and around his back.
She tilted her head forward slightly and pushed her cheek against the soft fabric of his vest.
"Luffy.." she said, "..of course I do.."
"You..You do?" he asked, sounding slightly surprised.
Keeping her arms around him, Nami leaned back to look into his eyes. "..Did you think..I didn't..?"
Luffy started to look nervous again.
'What brought this up??' she thought. 'Why would he think I might not..'
A thought suddenly popped into her head.
How long had it been since the last time she hugged him?
Thinking about it, they hadn't really done much of anything with each other for the past few months.
And even though recently Luffy was being really affectionate towards her, she hadn't made any move of her own to respond to him.
"L-Luffy.." she whispered. "..I-I'm sorry.."
Luffy looked startled. "What? Why?"
"I wasn't thinking of it.." she said. "..We hadn't done anything in a while, so it just wasn't on my mind.."
Still holding him, she lowered her head slightly.
"..Nami..?"
"Luffy.." she continued, hugging him tighter, "..the truth is..I love you more than I could love anyone else.."
She raised her head and looked back into his eyes.
They stared at each other for a few moments, then Luffy started to smile.
She smiled as well, then leaned in and kissed him.
He brought his arms up around her back and grinned against her mouth.
They deepened the kiss and moved their hands up and down one another's spines.
Nami felt a sensation she had almost forgotten as warm shivers ran down her body.
It seemed like it had been forever since the last time they did this.
Memories of everything they had done since that day six months ago began flooding into her mind.
There were those late nights out on deck when he'd cradle her in his arms.
Those times when he'd hold her hand as they walked through a town.
And that grin he'd give her when their eyes met by chance.
She remembered how her legs got weak the first few times they kissed.
How he'd kiss her forehead while rubbing her cheek with his thumb.
The tingling sensation she'd get as he ran his fingers through her hair.
She felt so happy when he touched her.
And then she remembered the warmth of his bare body as it bonded with hers.
He was always so gentle with her when they made love.
Nami broke the kiss and dropped her head over his shoulder, panting into his neck.
"Luffy.." she breathed.
Luffy continued to hold her while she caught her breath.
After a few seconds, he brought his hands down to her waist and stepped back.
"Luffy.." she said, looking into his eyes as he smiled at her, "..sleep with me tonight?"
Luffy nodded. "Okay."
Nami took one of his hands in hers, opened the door behind her, and led him through her room to her bed.
Letting go of his hand, she lifted up the covers, crawled in, then held them open for him.
He got in beside her and she snuggled up against his chest.
Luffy slid his arms around her and pulled her in closer to him.
He brought a hand up to her head and sifted her hair through his fingers; he always used to do that when they slept together.
He kissed her forehead and she smiled as she began to drift off to sleep.
She had really forgotten how good this felt.
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The next day
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The Strawhats all gathered at the front of the ship as they docked at Kokoyashi village.
Like at every other place they had visited, a large crowd had formed at the dock.
"It's Nami!"
"Na-chan's back!"
"She's finally come back!"
Nojiko and Genzo were at the front of the crowd.
Genzo was crying.
"Nami!!" he wailed, running towards her with Nojiko as she stepped off the ship.
"Gen-san! Nojiko!" Nami shouted cheerfully, laughing as they flung their arms around her.
"Nami! It's been so long!" exclaimed Nojiko. "We were so worried about you!"
"What took you so long!?" cried Genzo.
"Na-chan! We missed you!" shouted a woman from the town.
"How have you been!? Are you hurt!?" yelled someone else.
"Everyone! It's so good to see you again!" Nami exclaimed.
The crew walked up behind her.
"So this is Nami's village..!" said Chopper, excited as he looked around at all the cheering towns people.
"Everyone seems really friendly." said Franky.
"Hehehe!" Luffy laughed.
After a few minutes of banter between Nami and the villagers, the crew headed into the town.
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That night
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The Strawhats sat around a dining table in Nojiko's house along with her and Genzo.
They had finished dinner and were now sharing their experiences.
"You've really done so much.." said Nojiko, grinning at Nami as she rested her chin on her palms. "You even completed your map of the world..!"
"You've been so reckless!" shouted Genzo. "Think about how worried you made us when we saw your wanted poster!"
"Sorry.." Nami said, lightly smiling. "..But I really had alot of fun. Going on adventures with everyone, seeing so many incredible places.."
Genzo growled and stared at Nami for a moment. Then he sighed.
"I'm just glad you're safe." he said.
He looked at the crew. "..Thank you for taking care of her."
Luffy grinned widely.
"..It's more like she took care of us." said Usopp.
"We couldn't sail without her!" exclaimed Franky.
"That's right!" agreed Chopper.
Nami smiled.
"So.." said Nojiko, looking at Nami, "..are you going to keep sailing?"
The crew all turned to Nami.
Nami frowned and glanced at Nojiko, then Genzo.
"..I.." she began.
She looked at the crew.
Robin, Franky, and Usopp were grinning at her.
Chopper was rubbing his hooves together nervously.
Zoro watched her with an intent expression.
Sanji was smiling at her encouragingly.
And Luffy was looking at her with the widest she had seen on him in some time.
"..I am..!" she exclaimed. "..I am going to keep sailing..!"
Genzo and Nojiko were silent for a short time.
Then Genzo sighed and they both smiled.
"..I guess we can't stop you." said Genzo.
"It seems you're adventure isn't over yet." laughed Nojiko.
"Yeah." said Nami, grinning.
Genzo sighed again. "So I guess you'll be leaving then.."
"It's too bad you have to go so soon." said Nojiko.
"Actually.." Nami began, "..I'd like to stay here for the next half year."
Genzo and Nojiko's faces immediately lit up.
"Really!?" exclaimed Genzo. "Yes! That's exactly what you should do! You should take time to rest and seriously consider your future plans!"
He nodded excitedly.
"You shouldn't be so hasty in your decisions after all!" he continued, advisingly. "You need to reconsider whether you want to remain a pirate! It will be much better for you if you stay here! You should stay here for the rest of your life!"
"Nami, that's great!" Nojiko exclaimed, thrilled. "Everyone in the town will be so happy!"
Nami took a deep breath.
"Actually, to tell the truth.." she said, "..this wasn't my original plan. I had been only planning to stay for a few days..but.."
"What is it, Nami?" asked Genzo, concerned.
Nami took another deep breath.
"The reason I want to stay.." she began, bracing herself,
"..is because I'm pregnant."
Genzo fell back in his chair, landing with a loud 'thump!' on the floor.
Nojiko's head slipped out of her hand and her chin nearly hit the table before she caught herself and leapt to her feet, knocking her chair over.
Genzo rapidly stood up and yelled, "WHAAAAAT!?"
"Nami!" exclaimed Nojiko, eyes wide, "You're-"
"PREGNANT!!" shouted Genzo.
Nami smiled nervously.
"NAMI!!" yelled Genzo, running to Nami's side and putting his hands on her shoulders. "How did this happen!? Who did this to you!?"
"N-No, Gen-san you don't under-"
"Tell me who did this to you!!" Genzo demanded. "I don't care where they are!! I'll hunt them down and kill them!!"
"I-It's not like that!" Nami exclaimed frantically. "I-"
Genzo suddenly pulled Nami into a hug. "Oh, Nami! You poor thing..! For such a thing to happen...!!"
He snapped his head around to glare at Luffy.
"How dare you allow such a thing to happen to her!!" he shouted. "I knew it was too dangerous for Nami to become a pirate! I trusted you to protect her! I'll never forgive you for thi-"
"STOP AND LISTEN!!" Nami shouted, pushing Genzo back and standing up. "You're getting the wrong idea! The father is LUFFY!"
Genzo immediately fell silent and stepped back.
"YOU!?" exclaimed Nojiko pointing at Luffy.
Luffy gulped and nodded.
Genzo glanced at Luffy, then Nami. Then back at Luffy.
His face suddenly creased in anger, and he jumped at Luffy, grabbing him by the collar.
"IT WAS YOU!!" he roared into Luffy's face.
"Y-Yeah.." Luffy replied.
"YOU..!!" Genzo bellowed, "HOW DARE YOU!! First you make my little Nami become a pirate and then you take advantage of her!!"
"I-I didn't do anything like that!" Luffy protested.
"Gen-san, that's not it!" exclaimed Nami. "I..I love him!"
Genzo fell silent and stared at Luffy for a time.
No one made a sound as he did.
"..You better take responsibility for this!" he finally exclaimed. "If you cause Nami any suffering, I'll never forgive you!"
Luffy paused for a moment then nodded.
There was another period of silence.
Genzo let go of Luffy's shoulders, turned around, and faced Nami.
"Is this...What you want?" he asked her.
"..Yes." Nami replied, nodding firmly.
After another moment, Genzo sighed.
"If you're happy about this.." he said, straightening out his cap, "..Then that's all that matters."
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Five days later
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It was the night before the crew's departure.
Nami sat next to Luffy on her bed.
"We're going to be spending a while apart.." she said.
"But you're coming back afterwards, so it doesn't matter." Luffy replied, grinning.
Nami looked down at her knees. "..Yeah. That's true."
A few seconds passed.
Nami put her hand on Luffy's.
"Since we're going to be apart for a while.." she whispered.
Luffy turned to look at her.
They gazed into each other's eyes for a moment, then they leaned in and kissed.
Nami fell back onto the bed, pulling Luffy down on top of her.
They continued to kiss until Nami broke it by gently pushing up on Luffy's shoulders.
She grinned and began unbuttoning his vest.
When they had both undressed, Nami pulled the covers over them.
That night, as they made love, Nami felt happier than she could ever remember being.
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The Strawhats sailed across East Blue for the next six months.
They revisited some islands, and journeyed to new ones.
The six months passed by fast, and before he knew it, Luffy was holding Nami's hand as she gave birth in Kokoyashi's medical house.
She had a baby boy.
The crew stayed on the island for another month as Nami got her strength back and got used to nursing.
Luffy was so excited to have a kid, he wanted to play with him every day.
He wound up getting bonked over the head by Nami on numerous occasions when he tried to make the baby laugh by stretching and contorting his face into all sorts of abnormal expressions while Nami was trying to nurse him.
And finally, the crew sailed back off to sea, this time with an extra member, where they would go on many more adventures for years to come.