Title: Bet
Theme: #13- Wedding
Claim: SanjixNami
Words: 451
Rating: T
Warnings: Language, SanUso nakamaship, also possibly AU. I can't decide if it is or not, so I'm leaving it up to you to decide.
Disclaimer(s): I don't own One Piece.
"You're shaking like leaves on a tree in a gust of wind; How do you expect to get married like this?"
Usopp let out a nervous chuckle as he fumbled with his tie. "I wasn't this nervous before," he said. "Shit, my hands are still trembling pretty badly."
"Come here, I'll do it," Sanji sighed, pulling Usopp within range by the fabric hanging around his neck. Usopp watched him work on the tie, trying hard to calm his nerves. "Honestly, I can't believe you're getting married before I am," the cook sighed.
"C'mon, you're the one who is stalling with Nami," Usopp stated. "Maybe if she catches Kaya's bouquet tonight, you'll finally pop the question."
"You know damn well that I'm waiting for the right moment," Sanji glared. "You only have one proposal, and it better be done right."
"Hey, don't choke me!" Usopp laughed as Sanji pulled his tie a little too tight. The cook adjusted the tie and helped Usopp finished smoothing out his vest and shirt. Sanji stepped back to marvel his work as Usopp spoke up. "Do you have the ring with you?" he asked.
Sanji took a moment to slump his shoulders and smirk. He gently reached into his pocket and turned around a few things buried inside before producing a small, velvet box. He didn't speak as he held out the object in his hand, prompting Usopp to grab it.
"I remember going with you to buy this," Usopp laughed, opening the box to peek inside. "Still glad we went with the orange and blue colors. Corny, but definitely fits Nami."
"Don't talk to me about corny, Mr. Proposal through a love letter," Sanji laughed.
"It wasn't a love letter! She found the plan!" Usopp blushed. "She enjoyed the fireworks too. That was the real proposal."
"Too bad she had already said yes," Sanji said. Usopp handed the ring back to him and he put the box back in his pocket. "Well, ready?"
"Just a minute," Usopp said, adjusting the jacket he slipped over his shoulders. "Promise me something before we go out there."
"What? C'mon, Kaya's probably waiting for you."
Usopp stretched out a hand as if waiting for a hand shake, a serious smile across his face. "If Nami catches the bouquet, you propose to her. Tonight."
Sanji stared at his hand and laughed. "Sure you don't want the spotlight stolen for a bit?" he asked. Usopp didn't falter as he waited, prompting Sanji to shake his head. "Fine. Tell Kaya to throw it at her," he said. Grabbing Usopp's hand, he squeezed and shook his palm for a brief moment before letting go. They exchanged a smile as they left the room.