Zoro X Reader - Cold

Shivering, you reached a frozen hand out and grabbed the rung at shoulder height of the ladder on the Going Merry’s main mast. Looking up, you gulped at how high up the crows nest was. Clenching your muscles to stop shivering, you placed your foot on the bottom rung and began to awkwardly climb up, keeping an eye on the two mugs of steaming coffee in your right hand. You sighed when you finally arrived at the top, placing the mugs as far away from the opening as possible and throwing your right leg over the edge to pull nyourself up onto the ledge with your foot and left arm. Once you were straddling it, you threw your left leg over and landed on the nests floor. Glancing up at the green haired man, you saw he had just raised an eyebrow at your, rather ungraceful, stunt.

“Here, I bro-brought hot coffee t-to warm you up,” you stated, thrusting his mug in his direction. “But I m-may have s-spilled half of it just get-getting up here.”

“Thanks,” Zoro said, taking the coffee. You sat down next to him, and pulled your legs into you, trying to conserve as much body heat as possible. It was silent for the most part, the only sounds were slurping, and your teeth chattering.

“You’re from a warm climate aren’t you?” Zoro asked, breaking the silence.

“Y-Yeah. I’m u-used to the warmth, not th-the cold,” you stuttered out, shaking badly. “My w-wardrobe consists of clothes f-for warm days, right now I’m w-wearing my thic-thickest coat.”

“Why didn’t you bring a blanket up here?” The swordsman asked.

“I couldn’t carry that and t-the mugs whilst climbing the l-ladder,” you explained, wrapping your arms around you. Noticing how blue your lips were, Zoro placed his arm over your shoulder and pulled you closer to him. You gazed up at him in surprise.

“We wouldn’t want the Greatest Assassin dying from the cold, now do we?” Zoro said, looking down at you. You smiled up at him and snuggled deeper into his warmth.

A few minutes of silence passed, both of you looking at the horizon for land or enemy ships. For the first time since the snow storm blew in, you almost felt warm. Wiggling your fingers, you could just about feel them. Zoro could see how blue your lips and ears had become. The tip of your nose was also turning an alarming colour. Using his mouth, he took his right glove off and placed it on your cheeks.

“You’re freezing! Why did you come up here in the first place?” Zoro asked, beginning to get worried at how cold you were. He knew that if he didn’t get you warm soon, you would get frostbite, and could die.

“I-I just w-wanted to g-give you the h-hot coffee to w-warm you up,” you told the swordsman, exploding into a shivering fit.

“Take your coat off,” Zoro ordered, sitting up straight.

“What! Why? That’ll just make me colder!” You argued. Zoro glared at you.

“Just do what I say!” He growled. Grumbling under your breath, you shrugged off your coat, shivering violently when the wind blasted you with its icy coldness. Glaring at Zoro, you saw him unzipping his coat. Hooking his left arm around your waist, he pulled you on top of him so your front pressed up against his. Zipping up his coat, he slumped back onto the crow nest, you tucked into his coat.

“W-What?” You stuttered, your cheeks on fire. You could feel Zoro’s hard chest through your thin top. You hands, which had been laying palm down, could faintly feel the shape of his abs.

“It was the easiest way to get you warmed up, by sharing body heat,” Zoro explained, turning his head to the side. You blushed, but couldn’t help the sigh of contentment.

“Thank you, Zoro!” You told him. You heard him hum a reply. Zoro’s warmth was all around you, and you could feel your body slowly defrosting. Your legs, which were in between his, were getting very warm, with his coat on top and below them, and his legs warming up the sides. You sighed in relief, closing your eyes. It felt nice not to have to keep your muscles tensed to stop the shivering.

Zoro could feel your body beginning to relax. Looking down, he saw your eyes closed. In his mind, he was kicking himself. Why? Why did he do this? He could feel your whole body pressed against his. Biting his lip, he thought of old hairy people, trying to stop the boner that was beginning to form. Stroking your (h/c) hair, he smiled to himself, enjoying the way your body fit perfectly with his.

Half an hour later, you woke up. Yawning, you breathed in the steel scent that was Zoro. Looking up, your (e/c) eyes met Zoro’s silver ones.

“Hey,” you greeted him softly, still half asleep. Zoro grunted, looking out to sea. You snuggled deeper, loving the feeling of his chest. Zoro’s arms encircled you, making you even warmer. Your ear was pressed against his heart, and you could feel it beating, pumping blood around his body.

“Hey, (Name)?” Zoro said, catching your attention. Looking up at him, you noticed his eyes had turned a darker colour.

“Y-Yeah?” You asked, unable to take your eyes off his. He leaned down slowly, giving you plenty of time to draw away. Instead, you moved closer to him, closing your eyes. Your lips touched his, and you felt your heart miss a beat. One of his hands came up to cup your head, keeping you in position. He traced your lips with his tongue, and you open your mouth, allowing him entrance. His tongue danced with yours, swirling around and mapping your mouth out. Pulling away, a strand of saliva connected both of your lips together. Your cheeks turned a rosy colour. Swooping down, Zoro stole another kiss from you.

“Be mine?” He asked, nibbling your bottom lip. Pulling away, you placed a finger to your lips.

“I don’t know,” you teased, your eyes shining with mischief, Zoro not liking your answer.

“Fine then, two can play this game. Next time you’re freezing to death, go to him, I’m not letting you into my warm coat,” he replied you, leaning down to unzip it.

“That’s fine, I’ll just go to Sanji, I’m sure he knows several ways to warm me up!” You baited Zoro. Feeling him tense underneath you, you grinned.

“You will do no such thing!” He snarled, smashing his lips onto yours. This time, his tongue forced its way into your mouth, fighting yours. He gained dominance quickly and began to explore your mouth. Pulling back, he trailed kisses down your neck. When he got to your pulse, he bit down hard, causing you to cry out in shock. Licking the area, he gave it a kiss, pulling back to smirk at you.

“There, now no one will touch you,” he stated proudly. You could tell from the determination in his eyes, he wouldn’t let you leave till you were his.

“Alright, fine I’ll answer your question. Yes, I will be yours!” You told him. He smiled at you, a proper one this time, and you smiled back, resting your forehead on his.