AN: I sincerely apologize for the uber long update. I've been trying to write what I can when I can, having a smart phone comes in when scribbling down thoughts. I'll try to do what I can to continue this story and actually complete it. Thanks to anyone who may still be waiting for an update especially to those who dropped a review!

Robin entered the dimly lit cabin, eyes adjusting to the lighting. Quickly noting that Nami wasn't present. Shaking off any immediate thoughts of what she was going to say to explain her nightly absence she strolls over to to the wooden closets the women used.

Stripping off her top Robin opens up a door, free hand undoing her skirt, it pools to the carpeted floor.

'Now what to wear?' Robin slowly looking through her clothing. Finding it quite tempting to wear something very provocative just to draw Sano's eyes.

'Though that bikini certainly did what it was supposed to.'

Robin wondering if maybe she should don the skimpy clothing later on to sun bathe and hopefully catch a short nap. Staying up all night along with the emotional ups and downs was affecting her and sooner or later she was going to crash regardless if she wanted to stay awake.

Picking out one of her favorites, a deep purple corset that showed plenty of cleavage and midriff with a matching skirt. Robin tosses the already worn clothing into an open hamper, then placing her self in front of the dresser mirror.

Lips spreading into a grin as she held up the clothing to her mostly nude body. Oh it seemed so unfair, but deliciously tantalizing. She lowers the clothing, slowly taking in her pantie clad form.

Robin understood that to men she was a knock out and used that to her advantage. She never gave much thought to her body like Nami sometimes worried about gaining weight, but she did take pride in the only she thing had through the years, her body.

She couldn't suppress thinking how Sanosuke's eyes always appreciated her form, drinking in every curve and line as if etching it into his memory each time. Robin could swear she could see his thoughts swirling in his dark eyes. It made her rosy peaks stiffen in excitement and warmth glow in her loins, again another reminder that she needed to change her undergarment.

Making a mental note to do some clothes shopping the next time they hit a town, especially with the effect Sano had on her body she was going to need extra undergarments so she wouldn't have to do laundry more than once a week.

About to relieve herself of the damp fabric nestled between her thighs Robin double takes at the mirror, leaning in to make sure her eyes weren't playing tricks in the dim lighting.

'Oh crap.'

What looked like a small bruise was forming in the hollow of her collar, small red marks very slowly fading along her neck.

'Damn that man!'

There was no way Robin could pull of her typical ensemble of clothing without questions being raised, it also meant that she couldn't wear a bathing suit without attention drawn to her. Sanji's most likely reaction about it caused Robin to cringe at the thought.

Sano had undoubtedly marked her, whether it was on purpose or not she wasn't sure. But his teasing had most definitely left physical evidence.

A small wave of pleasure rippled through Robin as she remembered the sensations that caused the marks. She shakes her head to clear it away, with a small sigh she hangs up the matching pieces she'd pulled out.

Quickly sliding off her panties, ending up in the same location as her previously worn clothes.

Robin fishes out a clean pair of panties and slides them on. Hand reaching out for a pair of short cut faded blue jean shorts buttoning it over the thin garment.

'Hell might as well go all the way.'

Robin enjoyed the fact that her breasts were still as perky as when they first matured, even at the how they seemed to defy gravity. But her back sometimes complained about it. Reaching back into the closet she pulls out a matching bra.

Snapping it in place Robin places her hands on her hips trying to figure out what top to wear, something that could hide the evidence of her late night excursion to the Crow's Nest.

Finally deciding on a dark blue button up with short sleeves and a collar.

Robin slowly runs a brush through her hair, then looking at herself from different angles to make sure the collar of her shirt hide the passionate markings. Satisfied, Robin exits the cabin to make her way to breakfast.

Nami looking out the porthole to the galley, watching Robin scale down the rigging.

She quickly walks over to the intercom console turning it off.

A deep clearing of throat making her turn around, "I hope you know that you had the intercom broadcasting to most of the ship."

Nami blushes at Franky looking back with a grin.

"So that's what brought you here." Nami looking over at Sanji cooking breakfast, he simply grunts in reply.

"What about anyone else?"

The cook shrugs, "Chopper and Usopp were bawling most of the time before I left."

Nami softly swears, it was an extra complication. Usopp's lips were as loose as Luffy's jaw when it came to cramming food, and Chopper was a pretty emotional person.

The door swings open revealing said persons, presenting a humorous picture. Chopper leaning on the taller man while Usopp attempted the same but almost seemed to be permanently bent at the waist.

Puffy eyes giving the buddies away, "So you two were listening all night?"

Both flashing the navigator an embarrassed look.

She sighs, "Fine, just don't say anything about it." Giving her glare that made Chopper's legs quiver, "Understand?"

Audible gulps agreeing followed by the two finding an empty spot at the table.

A minute later and in strolled Robin, Nami could feel a relaxed air that surrounded the woman, she grinned that last night had been a breakthrough.

"Good Morning." Robin waves, noting the puffy eyes that most of the crew seemed to sport.

"Rough night?" She tilts her head.

"Something like that." Nami nods her head finding a seat at the table with Robin dropping down next to her.

"Food!" The scream increasing as the door burst open, Luffy leaping through.

On his heels followed Sano, "Morning." All eyes focusing on him, a chorus of greetings responding back.

"Geez, you guys look like how I feel." He easily noticed the red-rimmed eyes most of the Straw-Hats exhibited. Sano felt good, better than he had in a long time, but the emotional rush he had earlier made him weary.

Chopper began to sniffle, "Got a cold Doc?" , instead of a verbal response the little reindeer had covered the distance in a single bound and latched onto the man's leg. Sano could feel water running down his leg.

"Hey hey, what's with the waterworks?"

"He's just extremely happy that you don't seem to be in a funk anymore." Nami smiles waving a hand.

"Ah, yeah, sorry about that guys...Just been a lot on my mind." Flashing a crooked grin, eyes swiveling around the room and focusing on Robin for a bit longer. She tilted her head a slight degree, a giving back a smile.

Nami holds up a hand to her mouth trying to stifle a giggle when she noticed the unspoken connection between the man and woman.

Sano pats the reindeer's head, "It's okay." Then picks him up to deposit Chopper in the chair he had leapt from. Sano claiming an empty spot next to him.

"You know...I had a strange dream last night." Luffy scratches his cheek, eyes staring at the table as if it would provide an answer.

Everyone seemed to tense up at the same moment, Sano running a hand through his hair.

'There's no way he could possibly know anything that happened last night. Could he?'

"Ah meat!"

A collective sigh of relief seemed to fill the room as Luffy practically dove into a plate Sanji had placed on the table. Sano pushed away the thought, right now he wanted a warm meal and get some sleep.

Sanji served him last, an eyebrow rising at the food in front of him.

'Okay...did I piss him off or something?' Sano had received a portion that would leave even one of the women hungry as if he were a dog being fed scraps.

Catching the frowns Nami and Robin fixed on their faces Sano looks at them both and shakes his head, Nami closing her mouth and goes after her food before Luffy could steal something away.

Sano began to wrack his brain for any possibility that could cause the cook to obviously give him the cold shoulder. Course the number one reason would be the kiss Robin initiated, but Sano was pretty sure he'd have gotten an ear full of venom first instead of a mumbled greeting.

He was at a loss, deciding to just fill himself with what was presented. Even if it wasn't a full meal, it still tasted a helluva lot better than the food he'd been eating for a number of years.

Sano standing up, "Thanks for the food." Frowning at the low hostile growl from Sanji.

'Seriously what the fuck?'

He washes his used dishes quickly, "I'm gonna hit the sack." A yawn accenting his statement.

Sano path finds to the library, barely taking a moment to kick off his shoes before collapsing on the couch that ran around most of the perimeter of the room.