Title: Amazing what you find in bars
Rating: safe
Word Count: 310ish
Pairing: Sanji/Zoro, Zoro/?,
Topic: crossover
written:10-6-2007

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The sake was cold and Zoro allowed himself to relax a little and cast a curious eye at the blond beside him at the bar. The once over was not missed and in return, a cigarette was stubbed out in the ashtray and the man faced the swordsman with a dangerous gaze.

"Problem?"

Zoro shook his head but didn't compromise.

"Not unless you're looking for one."

They both smirked and Zoro moved his hand away from his hilt as he noticed the hostile aura subside.

"Sometimes it just gets to me…this damn long trip and stupid annoyances. A damn monkey that eats too much…"

"…and an idiot ladies man who can't appreciate what's in front of his face?" Zoro finished, casting a zinging look to the corner where Sanji and a tall man with red hair were flirting with women to the point of inducing disgust in the swordsman. He looked back to see the man pouring him another cup, before raising his own in a casual toast.

"To appreciating what's ahead of us… faces or otherwise."

Zoro returned the toast and they enjoyed the drink with sly smiles that suggested some understanding. This did not go unnoticed across the room.

As he finished swallowing his last meat bun, Goku tugged on Gojyos' pant leg but the red head was already looking. Goku decided to point out the obvious to roach boy anyway.

"Sanzo's sure in a good mood…it's almost creepy."

Gojyo pulled out a cig and borrowed a light from his newly deputized blond wingman.

"Well, what do you know? Maybe if he gets some outside the group, he'll be less of an asshole. "

He saw the glint of a certain gun being pulled from the monks robes and quickly thought better of finishing his thoughts on the subject. He didn't hide the smile though-Sanzo had heard the jibe from across the bar...it couldn't be too serious yet.