looking real good..."

She put a hand onto his shoulders, leaning her body slightly into his. "you look real hot standing behind that grill, by the way," she said softly with a flirtatious edge, a cheeky smile swept over rosebud lips.

end, giving rise to the evening sunset, which reflected itself in orange hues glimmering on the sea before them.

"It's really beautiful here at sunset."

She observed, gaze cast on the sea before it turned back to Ace, with a grin.
"And I see, you've put the meat on the grill already. And it's >

happy to see you.” She embraced him at once.
"The shoreline here is really nice." She stepped back, but remained close to him. Although, the place did not match a beach, the bushes and meadows behind the shoreline held its own appeal; she enjoyed the view regardless. The day was culminating to its>

redhead drove up her car to the destination, parking it nearby the shoreline.

From the distance, she could spot Ace, setting up the barbecue, standing behind the grill. Perfect. Nobody else had arrived yet.

"Ace!" Nami called enthusiastically, beaming as she drew closer to the young man. "I'm so >

cotton, hiding a matching white bikini beneath it. Her hair fell down to her shoulders in loose curls, and to finish her look, she put on decent make-up. She never required a lot make-up, being blessed with porcelain skin, and a beautiful face, in general.

Eventually, it was time to get going. The

would help set up the entire place fit for a beach birthday. Overjoyed, Nami had agreed to Ace's plan. She would meet him at 7PM at the location. The rest of the guests would follow up.

At that time, she was prepping herself for the party. Nami decided to wear a short, white summer dress made of >

be Nami, if she did not seize an opportunity, whenever she was confronted with one. Just like she had done for her birthday, taking the chance to ask Ace to attend her birthday party, and prepare the barbecue. To her delight, Ace offered to arrange the entire venue at the beach, knowing a friend who

yet the same decade produced a fatal stock market crash at the same time, as well as conducting a increasing gap between the rich and the poor. She figured upheaval and turmoil would accompany, nevertheless, she was confident to maneuver the turbulences, and make the best of that era. She would not>

Nami's birthday finally approached. She was hitting a new milestone, entering a new decade, the vibrant or famously known as the 'roaring' twenties'. History reflected on an economic boom, reported technological progress, and initiated a social change regarding traditional values and women's rights,

really like him."

reading her giggling down the hallway as a sign of having a romantic love interest.

"You did? From whom? But anyways...I was going to tell you. There is this guy that I met, and he is really fun, and cute, and polite and good natured...and...oh my god...he is so ridiculously hot. It's crazy. I >

"With the way you're glowing, you have to see him soon. Ask him out, if he hasn't asked you out yet!" The redhead suggested, eager to see Robin engross herself in a romance other than a book.

At once, Nami's eyes flew wide in surprise when the raven haired woman indicated to her potential suitor,>

she could easily imagine herself taking a walk on the (very) wild side with Ace.

In fact, most of the times, the guys hit on her, and she rejected them. Yet, that time, she found herself being the pursuer, and she enjoyed talking to Ace, flirting with him. It seemed as though Ace kindled a fire within her she had not known existed before, and the feeling thrilled Nami. Yes, >

A little teasing smirk framed her features, doe eyes sparked with mirth encountered his. "To receive that answer, I suppose you have to stick around with me for longer to find out whether I do possess any other special talents." Nami was surprised at herself. Usually, she did not flirt so boldly.>

that she had embarrassed herself, she was not ready for the stream of compliments with that he showered her. Was it just her or did it get much hotter on a sudden? Warmth rushed to her cheeks, tinting dusty freckled skin pink.

"Maybe flattery can get you somewhere, Ace." Preferably in my bed. >

"So, you're the barbecue type of guy. I can picture you standing behind an open fire quite well." Or all over me, actually.

"How about you cook for me, and I'll put your meat to test." Okay, Nami... that sounded a little unhinged, even for your standards. "The food, you know."

If she thought >

Ace as she fell into step beside him, strolling across the campus.

She had revealed the information prior, but did not add any further details.

"That's right. I grew up in a village. Cocoyasi Village. It's a village in the Conomi Islands. It's small...but it's home to me. How about you? You mentioned you're not from here as well." Nami returned the query back at >