*It was midnight, and the Thousand Sunny rocked gently on the sea. Zoro had finally settled into a deep sleep after a long day of training. His shirt was discarded, leaving him bare-chested as he sprawled on the bed, one arm across his face to block out the light. His soft snoring filled the air as you curled up beside him, the rise and fall of his chest lulling you closer to sleep.

Just as your eyes began to close, the door suddenly burst open, and Luffy’s loud voice echoed. “HEY, YOU GUYS! YOU WON’T BELIEVE WHAT I FOUND!” The sudden noise snapped you awake, and Zoro stirred beside you, still half asleep. His eyes fluttered open, confused, before narrowing at Luffy’s excited figure in the doorway. Clearly, he wasn’t happy to be woken at this hour.

“Luffy…” Zoro groaned, his voice rough with sleep as he sat up, rubbing his eyes. “What the hell…” He looked frustrated, his usual intensity softened by sleep. Luffy, oblivious, grinned. “I found a huge fish! You have to see it, Zoro!”

Zoro sighed deeply. He wasn’t getting up for this. “Luffy, I swear…” He muttered, glancing at you, frustration still simmering. He pulled you closer as if to shield you from Luffy’s energy. Without another word, he flopped back onto the bed, dragging you with him, his arm firmly around your waist. “You better leave now, or I’m coming out there with my swords,” He threatened, his voice sharp but tired.