Chapter - 28

Finally taking puffing on the harsh cigar Luffy began to cough lightly causing chuckles to break out among the table.

"Oi captain smoking a cigar huh? Now you're a real man."

"Almost." Sabo adds snickering into his hand while trying to grip his cigar.

Law was trying to hold in a laugh while shuffling the cards with his ability. The surgeon had a close knit unit among his crew; a true family. However this was different, he was here with two fellow supernovas, and the number two in the revolutionary army. It was truly an alliance of power. When the four individuals combine their forces together it was an amazing sight to see. There was an incredible respect Law felt for the three other men among the table, his equals. He felt right at home, the only others he'd opened up to like this was his crew. It was relieving to find others he could be content around, real brothers in arms. Satisfied with the shuffle Law began distributing the cards out evenly.

The card game soon got under way with everyone placing their bets puffing away at their cigars while enjoying Law's potent alcohol.

It was a simple card game. Five cards were distributed evenly, one card at a time, face up, and the highest hand takes the pot. There were no drawing cards or any betting.

As the rounds passed Luffy began racking up more beri than he'd thought. Zoro was drawing all no pairs and two pair, he started to think Law rigged the game claiming the dealer was bullshitting him.

There was something about alcohol and tobacco that got Luffy feeling like he couldn't be stopped. This new feeling was relaxing he was wondering if he should do this once more before the day's out.

Law and Sabo were eliminated from the next round and it was down to Zoro and Luffy. The two card hands laid on the table for all to see.

"HA! Four of a Kind! Well I guess that's that captain." Zoro said reaching for the large pile of Beri. The win would do nicely for his sake habits.

"Hold up Zoro.." Sabo stated stopping the pile of money in the center of the table.

"Huh?" Zoro questioned looking over at Luffy's cards.

"It's a miracle..." Law said astonished at the straw hat captain's hand.

The cards read a strait flush, a ten, nine, eight, seven, six of hearts. Luffy was too drunk and light headed to really notice he hit the jackpot.

"I-uh..I Won? I won right? Oi I won! Appreciate the meat money boys. Shishi" Luffy said holding up a peace sign with his signature grin taking all his massive winnings.

Zoro slumped on the table in mourning. He had just lost the jackpot after having it in his grasp. Tears comically flowing from his eyes. "Luffy you better buy more Saki with that, we're almost out."

He was right the Bottles were piled scattered along the table mostly empty. Their cigars nearly finished the smoke still filling the room, it was nearly impossible to see the person parallel to you.

"We should- uh- get more." Sabo said slightly burping.

"Good lets..." Luffy passed out for a couple seconds before reawakening. "Get to the kitchen." The captain hiccuped.

"Agreed." Law said simply glancing at the swordsman who was just groaning face down on the table.

"Less talk, more alcohol!" Zoro demanded slamming his fist on the table heavily inebriated.

"Oh Alright let's-" Luffy was interrupted by a pair of footsteps approaching the door, voices as well. It sounded like Robin and Nami.

"I'll be right out just need to pick something up.." Nami's voice came through the door.

Nami stepped into the room seeing the smoke she immediately coughed trying to get as much as she could out the door. Assuming the worst she began to move inside the room looking for the source of the smoke. The navigator just hoped it wasn't a fire or something as ridiculous as that sounded. It was the library however, this place contained her life's work, she had a right to be concerned.

She soon discovered the source of the smoke multiple voices could be heard.

"Luffy" Nami called quickly reaching the table. She was greeted by the four men drinking from their own bottles puffing away at their cigars. The others it didn't surprise her but here was Luffy just hours out of the med bay and he was living like nothing happened. She was relieved to see him like this but it was soon replaced by anger.

"Oi Nami, nice to.. see ya shishi." The captain said slurring slightly.

"Wow are you seriously this drunk right now?" Nami asked a slight frown appeared.

"N-Noo.. just a little bit." Luffy hiccuped trying to keep his words together.

She couldn't help but admit he was kinda of cute drunk off his ass. She wouldn't mind frenching him if it had only been just the two of them in the room.

"How's it going navigator?" Law said with indifference.

" Good to see you again miss Nami." Said Sabo burping while tilting his hat towards the orange haired woman.

"Oi witch, beat it."

Nami's fist clenched at her sides shaking profusely.

"Luffy..." She said softly.

"Hm.. what's up Nami?" Luffy asked a drunken smile on his face.

"What are you doing...SMOKING IN THE LIBRARY!" Her voice rang out as her fist came crashing down on his head causing him to fall onto the ground in a daze.

"I-I'm really sorry." Luffy said struggling to one knee.

" Open the windows at least you guys jeez." The navigator said unlatching all the windows allowing the smoke to clear out in a matter of seconds.

It was a relief to the four men as they could finally see the entirety of the room once again. The large tobacco cloud had them feeling like they were in the clouds. Mixed with the potent alcohol it was a mix for a great time.

"Why would you do something reckless like that?" Nami said putting her hands on her hips. Luffy was barley hearing her, he just wanted to grab her by the waist like he always did and pull her into his lap which he yet too.

"I-uh..didn't mean to..it, we were gambling and drinking so it just happened.." Luffy said hiccuping again which did not go unnoticed by the navigator.

"This isn't a gambling den Luffy, you want to hang out and drink with your friends, fine. Do it outside next time okay?" She scolded causing the other three men to snicker behind their hands.

"I.. won't, Nami I promise.. you can count on me y'know." The captain slurred swaying a bit in his seat.

"You know your going to have to make up for this right?" Nami says sternly causing Luffy to gape.

"W-what uh.. do you have, in mind?" Nami noticing the large nap sack of beri just smiled before answering.

"I bet I can think of something..." Nami whispered a bit seductively reaching across Luffy to grab the money. Her breasts rubbing against against his chest while her arm traveled down his lower abdomen to grab the money. He was heavily intoxicated but he noticed how close the two were. How she was driving him crazy by doing this. The moment lasted a few seconds, but to both it seemed to last minutes. He could hear her breathe hitch and could feel the goosebumps on her skin as she was touching him. It indicated she was just as curious just as if not more curious than him.

Having the money she pulled back whispering in her captain's ear. "All's forgiven." Nami said and with that she blew him a kiss over shoulder, then grabbing what she originally came for. Nami headed for the door swaying her hips as she walked, just the way he loved. Before the doors closed Luffy could see the all to familiar devious smile of Robin.

After the ladies left Luffy turned back to his friends who were staring at him mouths agape not saying a single word. Not even Zoro had made a usual savage smart ass remark had nada.

The three men slowly rested on their hands leaned closer to the rubber man.

"What the hell are you guys looking at me like that for?" Luffy asks taking a swig of the bottle finishing it.

"Tch, you guys need to just fuck already." Zoro noticed the look the others were giving him. "That's right I said it! Luffy you two obviously have it bad for each other, so just do it already."

Sabo coughs loudly taking another sip of his drink. "I hate to admit it but your first mate might be right on this one." Sabo slurred. "It worked for me and Koala, I suggest you do it as soon as possible."

"Luffy-ya, don't listen to these drunken idiots. Just go with flow, and it eventually works out in the end." Law says finishing his drink.

Luffy thought it over again in his head. Maybe he would consider it but would she even want do that with him. Shaking his head he's reached for Zoro's sake bottle, the swordsman nearly hacked his captain's hand off.

"Don't worry Luffy this is all you have to..."

Sabo continued to speak causing the men to stir slightly before they screamed "What?!" Horrified by the advice but slowly accepting it as Luffy began to nod approvingly.

The men only spoke about it a minute longer. Their conversations mainly consisted of Shit talking, talking about shit they might do, and a small amount was dedicated to talking about their significant others. When they did manage to speak on their loved ones it was usually a profound truth; a realization.

A loud horn blaring In the distance broke the huddle up. Were they under attack again? Only one way to find out. The four men wasted no time running outside.