Hello once again One Piece nerds! Another story, I know. And while in my last story 'Horror Behind The Cage' I said I would be working on a LOT of much darker stuff over the next ten or so weeks due to exams (it's about 'getting into the mood'), after reading Awareness Bringer's latest story 'Chained, yet Confident' I guess I wanted to try something I have never done before: romance. But I do want to explore various genre styles.
Note: Please read and Review... Reviews mean a lot to me (I mean, I'll still write anyway, but they just help a bit). Overall comments are just fun. I'm semi-tempted to go to different writer's works and just comment random cat facts! Anyway! Have fun! This will probably turn into a two-shot at some point! ONWARD!
To know: Densuke watermelon is a very very expensive watermelon grown in Japan. Dekapon is said to be the best citrus fruit in the world! These are referenced in the story.
"Nami~swaaaan!" Sanji called out, hearts in his eyes as he danced from the galley to the lawn of the Thousand Sunny. A tray sat delicately on the bare tips of his fingers carrying the two densuke watermelon drinks for the two lovely beauties of the Strawhat crew; the men could have those left over lemon and lime mixes from three days ago. Of course, Sanji had an exquisite drink for both of the lovelies – Robin-chan and Nami-san! Admittedly though, as adamant as he may feel towards treating all beautiful women equally... he couldn't help that extra skip of the heart each moment his ocean-blue eyes met the tender cinnamon of the red-haired navigator. His passion for people was truly reflected in his cooking; the extra drops of fresh dekapon to the navigator's drink proved that more than anything and he could already imagine the wonderful-Nami-swan's face of gratitude and undying requited love! His heartbeat thudded in his chest loud enough for him alone to hear! His feet were precise and fluid as he approached the chair seating the subject of his heart's desires.
"I brought you a refreshing drink to relieve the stresses of the burning sun on your delicate skin," he almost sung, removing the cigarette from his mouth as he presented the extra special drink to his dearest.
"Thanks, Sanji-kun," she smiled kindly, gladly accepting the drink.
The rhythmic beating of his heart once again reflected through his eyes as he hovered around Nami-swan's chair. She brought the drink to her tender lips and took a light sip. How lady-like and magnificent! Sanji's eyes shone brightly, waiting with anticipation for the moment Nami-san realised the special extra in the drink. Nami, however, remained utterly silent as Sanji continued to linger and he was beginning to falter. The beautiful redhead's smile broadened ever so slightly after the sip but that was the only noticeable reaction. Sanji's heart fractured slightly. Had it not been good enough? Had she not noticed the difference, perhaps? Surely not... He had been so careful and knew exactly how much of the dekopon juice should make a difference to the receiver's tastes!
"Um... Sanji-kun?" Nami asked awkwardly and the blond believed she was going to express her undeniable love for all his efforts.
It took him an extra second to notice she had been pointing to the second drink on the tray – the drink for Robin-chan. And another second to get over his rapid heartbeat, the blood rushing to his hear, the nosebleed that could have occurred, until he actually realised what she was intending to get across. He gasped.
"ROBIN~CHWAAAAN!" he made his way to the library immediately.
Dinner was done and the Strawhat chef washed the dishes with the idiot Marimo's "help". He could no longer admire the natural extravagance of the two women of the ship and instead had to look at...
Sanji turned to Zoro, who was currently drying, with pure unmasked disdain.
"What are you looking at you damn cook?" the moss-head narrowed his eyes.
Sanji breathed the smoke of his cigarette and exhaled, pausing for effect.
"A horrifying ugly mess," he replied bluntly.
"What was that Curly-brow?!" Zoro mocked.
A tick mark gathered on both rivals' foreheads as they immediately began trading physical attacks all with the verbal.
An irritated navigator trying to plan the route to the next island entered the galley with eyes shadowed. Instantly the room's pressure heightened and the temperature dropped. All went unseen by the two fighters.
"Would you two..." invisible tension thickened. Zoro and Sanji had less than a second to blink, fear, and try to cover their heads in time.
"...Just. QUIT IT!"
Thud
Both chef and swordsman fell to the ground comically as large bumps formed at the top of their skulls.
"Some of us are trying to get stuff done!" She glared daggers, daring either of them to try and speak up. "Geeze... honestly..." he went to leave.
"Damn witch..." Marimo muttered with spite.
That idiot...
Nami's return was quick with both fists raised in threat.
"Gah! I didn't mean-!" Zoro tried to defend himself until quick stomping could be heard and the door was forcefully thrust open.
"Nami!" Luffy yelled out, a panicked expression adorning his face.
Nami-swan's raised fists came a second from Idiot Swordsman's head. Ah, if only she had continued.
"Are you okay? I heard glass and shouting!"
The three blinked dumbly at their captain whose gaze flickered occasionally to the Marimo's right. Sanji looked to meet wherever his Idiot Captain was looking towards only to see that, yes, a bowl had been shattered and was half in small shards on the ground. Very likely due to his and the swordsman's fight...
"Ah, it's nothing Luffy," Nami instantly brightened.
Since when did Luffy care so much about something getting broken and since when did Nami smile with that much energy? Sanji swooned as his heart quickened and blood once again rushed to his face. Oh, how lovely Nami-swan was when her face lit up like that!
"Those two idiots," both rivals flinched at the glare being sent their way, "were fighting again and broke something. Fortunately, I can just add it to Zoro's debt."
"Oi, hey! Why mine?!" Nami's intimidating shiver-triggering gaze sent the swordsman into silence. Surely the woman had Conquerer's Haki.
"Oh, okay!" Luffy cheered, completely ignoring Zoro's earlier cries. "Just glad you're safe," he added, approaching the redhead and gently placing a kiss on the other's lips.
Nami returned the kiss adding a little to the pressure for a short moment and the two parted. Luffy cheered again, running up the steps with the usual excitement. Nami turned, giving them another glare that served as an honest promise of pain should the two start up anything again, then promptly left the room.
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"WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT?!" the two screamed in unison.