Stolen Moments

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In the quiet hours of the early morning, before the sun peeked over the horizon and the day's chaos began, the Thousand Sunny was unusually serene. In their shared quarters, Zoro and Robin lay side by side, a rare moment of peace enveloping them.

Zoro stirred as he felt Robin shift beside him. Turning, he found she was already awake, her gaze fixed on the ceiling, lost in thought. The soft glow of the pre-dawn light framed her face, highlighting her features in a way that made his heart skip a beat, as it always did.

Seizing the moment for a rare display of affection, Zoro wrapped an arm around Robin, pulling her closer. Her surprise was evident, but quickly melted away as he kissed her.

For a brief moment, they were lost in each other, the world around them fading away as their kiss deepened, passion igniting between them.

But, as fate would have it, their moment of growing intimacy was cut short. The sound of small footsteps approached their door, and before they could part, Kenji, their youngest, appeared in the doorway. His presence was like a splash of cold water, instantly grounding them back to reality.

"I had a bad dream," Kenji's small voice broke the silence, wide-eyed and seeking comfort.

Though frustrated that their moment was fleeting, Zoro's gaze softened when he looked at Kenji. The transition from husband to father was instantaneous, his concern for Kenji overshadowing the frustration of their interrupted moment.

Robin offered Kenji a reassuring smile, the role of a mother seamlessly overtaking that of a lover. "Come here, sweetheart," she said, extending her arms to their son, ready to comfort him and chase away the remnants of his nightmare.

As Kenji climbed into their bed, snuggling between his parents, Zoro and Robin exchanged a look—an unspoken promise to find another moment for themselves, however fleeting it might be.

Their morning had begun, not with the passion they had hoped for, but with the warmth of their family—a reminder of the love that bound them together, through interruptions, challenges, and the everyday moments that made their life aboard the Thousand Sunny truly special.

After breakfast, the Thousand Sunny was alive with the usual morning bustle. The crew was scattered around the ship, each member starting their day with their usual tasks. Robin stepped out of the kitchen, her mind still on the early morning interruption, when she felt a hand gently grasp hers, pulling her into a secluded corner of the ship.

Before she could protest, Zoro's lips met hers in a kiss that reignited the morning's unfinished passion. She couldn't help but laugh, the sound muffled against his mouth, as she allowed herself to be drawn back into the moment, her arms wrapping around his neck.

Their kiss deepened, the world around them fading away once more. Zoro's hands wandered, tracing her curves, drawing her even closer. It was a rare moment of seclusion aboard the bustling ship, and they were determined to make the most of it.

But just as their passion began to build, a familiar voice pierced the bubble they had created for themselves. "Mom? Are you out here?" Olivia's voice called out.

Zoro's frustration was palpable, his forehead now resting against Robin's as he let out a resigned sigh. "Can't she just... find Nami or something?" He whispered, half-joking, half-pleading with the universe for just a few moments of privacy with his wife.

Robin, however, knew better than to ignore the call of her daughter. With a soft, regretful sigh, she gently disentangled herself from Zoro's embrace. "I can't ignore her, honey. You know " she said, her voice laced with a mix of amusement and a hint of sadness for the moment lost.

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