A/N: If you wish to read the Reader Insert version of this story it's on my Wattpad (Punklovergirl68), Archive of Our Own (Punklovergirl68), and Deviantart (XemogothgirlX). However, it will not be on my Quotev because the rules of that site say stories containing sexual content are not allowed on there.

Anyway, I do hope you enjoy this story. It was inspired by various fan-fics I've read on here and I really wanted to do a story like this one before. Especially one with suspense.

How did it all start? Well, if I had to guess, I would say that it all started when I had received that very first note…

It was relatively early in the morning when I had arrived at work, feet dragging down the hall between the many cubicles of the office I worked in. Tiredly looking all around me at the very few employees that were already in their seats and typing away at their computers while more were still spilling in through the front door of the first level. Clutched in my hand was a styrofoam cup filled to the brim with freshly brood coffee I had poured for myself from the breakroom. I gave a slight nod of greeting at my fellow coworkers who I stared at with half-lidded eyes. Once I had finally made it to my cubical, I came to a halt at the entrance of my workspace when I had spotted the folded-up piece of paper that gently rested on top of my empty desk.

"What in the world…?" I muttered, voice trailing off near the end as I sat my cup of coffee down along with my purse and workbag that held my laptop and some important paperwork that still needed to be turned in. Sitting down in my office chair, I quickly snatched up the piece of paper, turning it around in my hand as I stared at it. There was no name or address written on it or any real indicator of who had left the piece of paper on my desk at all. Though I was quick to assume that the note had to be for me seeing how it had been placed on my desk and already I was starting to unfold it. Owlishly blinking my eyes as I read over the neatly written sentence.

"Your beauty shines like no other, the way your voice makes my heart beat quickly within my chest and cause my knees to grow weak brings me nothing but joy."

I felt my cheeks immediately flare up in embarrassment as I folded the note back up and pressed it against my chest—similar to how a school girl would upon receiving a love letter. 'Sweet' was the one word that came to mind as I let a wide smile grace my lips. Quickly unfolding the note once again, I started to read and reread the words written out over and over. Once the embarrassment and excitement had calmed down, I realized that I didn't quite recognize the handwriting at all. I've worked in this building for over two years now and had become well acquainted with everyone who worked on my floor handwriting—both the good and the bad.

I soon became lost in thought for a moment, wondering if the letter had come from someone on one of the higher levels of the building or maybe someone from the floors below my own. The way the sentence flowed smoothly and even sounded a little cheesy made me wonder if a certain lovestruck cook had been the one to write it. But, quickly thought that impossible as I remembered that the blond worked at the restaurant across the street. I doubted he would have been able to sneak into the office just to give me a note. Especially when one would take into consideration that the man was a womanizer.

Leaning back into my office chair, I closed my eyes in thought. Luffy? No, the man may have been sweet and strangely enough had nice handwriting, but he was awful when it came to romantic things. I found myself ranking through the many names of my male coworkers, dismissing each and everyone for one reason or another. "You know, if the boss catches you slacking off, he'll throw a fit" a calm and delicate voice piped up from the entrance of my cubical.

"Hm?" I hummed, peeking an eye open to find Robin standing there with a stack of papers bundled up inside a folder in her arms. She was the personal secretary of the boss and was a very good friend of mine. "Is that so? Do you plan on ratting me out?" I asked, stretching my arms upwards and back as I gave the woman a wide smile.

"Maybe" was all she said with a smile of her own before she disappeared down the hall and back towards the elevator that she would be taking up to the top floor where her office was located. With a shake of my head, I pulled open my desk drawer and dropped the note inside before gently closing it, so it wouldn't make too loud of a sound.

"Well, time to get to work" I said, cracking my fingers as I reached down for my work bag and pulled out my laptop.

-Later-

Gently rubbing my eyes, I flickered my gaze away from the document that I had been typing up and towards the small digital clock located at the bottom right corner of my computer screen. Pleased to find that it was already time for my lunch break. "Angel!" I jumped at Nami's sudden loud voice as both she and Vivi stood at the entrance of my cubical. Both held their bags in their hands as one peered in at me with a shy smile and the other had her hands on her hips. "Let's go, you promised you'd have lunch with Vivi and me" the orange haired woman huffed impatiently as she narrowed her eyes at me.

"Yeah, yeah, don't get your panties in a twist" I rolled my eyes as I pushed away from my desk, quickly saving my work and shutting the computer down. Grabbing my purse as I stood and stretched my limbs out, I joined up with the two women. "So, I guess we're eating at the Baratie again" I said.

"Of course, why wouldn't we? It's just across the street" Nami smiled as she took the lead while the three of us walked down the hall. Heels lightly clicking against the floor as both Vivi and I tried to keep up with her.

"That place is so expensive though, why do you keep eating there? I thought you didn't like spending money" I pointed out, peering into every cubical I passed by. Some were empty and others still had their occupants sitting inside, working away at whatever assignment they had been given.

"I do, but I think you already know the answer as to why I like going there" Nami gave a devilish smile as she looked back at me with a wink. I stared at her for a few minutes in thought before a sudden realization hit me as my lips formed a circular shape. 'Oh, that's right, she goes there for the discount he always gives her' I shook my head as I started to think of a certain blond-haired chef. Sanji was a good man and an excellent cook, but sometimes I wondered why he hadn't been fired yet for all the discounts he gave to every beautiful woman that walked through those restaurant doors. Hell, I've seen him give some of the meals away for free sometimes, paying for them with his own salary.

With a small sigh, I smiled as the three of us reached the elevators. The second we entered one, a small shiver ranked up my spine as I had the sudden feeling that someone was drilling holes into the back of my head. Turning around, I caught the gaze of a pair of steel colored eyes staring me down before the elevator doors fully shut and begun its descent.

-Later-

Yawning, I shut my laptop down once more and started to put everything away as I gathered up my things. I could already hear everyone else around me start to do the same thing as they prepared for the end of the workday and make their way back home to their pets, family, or nothing at all expect an empty home. Standing, I straightened out my dress shirt and flattened out the crinkles in my skirt before looking towards my closed desk drawer. Wondering if I should bring the note along with me, but soon shook my head as I exited out of my cubical and out into the hallway. Ready to go home.

"Angel!" I groaned as someone suddenly slammed into my body, their arms wrapping tightly around me in the process. Stumbling forward, I paled as I felt my heels give out underneath me and painful twist my feet from the sudden action. But, I held strong and kept my balance as not to fall face first onto the floor.

"Hello, Luffy" I grunted out as I stared down at the raven-haired man that was clinging to me. His arms were wrapped tightly around my person while his chin rested against my chest as he held me in place. "Hey guys" I said when I noticed the three other coworkers that stood there, snickering at the scene in front of them. "Now, exactly what is it you wanted, Luffy?" I asked as I directed my attention back towards the man clinging to me.

"We're heading out to get drinks and wanted to know if you'd like to come along" Zoro was the one to answer my question, his smooth voice causing goosebumps to appear on my skin upon hearing it. Keeping my attention directed on Luffy, I watched as he excitedly nodded his head, confirming that what the moss haired man had said was true. Opening my mouth, my eyes quickly flashed with hesitation as I looked between the four men that all stared at me with hopeful stares before finally, I heaved a sigh and shook my head.

"Sorry, I can't tonight, I'm going to be busy."

"Watching random videos online 'til midnight is not busy work" Usopp said, sheepishly smiling as I shot him a glare before slowly smiling myself. Struggling a little, I pried Luffy's arms off me and turned away from the group, raising a hand as a way to silently say bye.

"In my book it does, see you all tomorrow and don't go getting too drunk, you hear?" I called back, chuckling at the chimes of "bye" and "yes ma'am" that reached my ears. Entering one of the elevators, it didn't take me long to reach the bottom floor with a few other coworkers and exit the building. Quickly walking to my car and climbing into the driver's seat, I was excited to get home. Once I was comfortably situated and ready to leave, I watched as Luffy and the others passed by, all of them waving at me as they walked by my car and towards their own. I returned the gesture before finally starting up my vehicle and drove off.

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