Author's Note: You know, it's funny … I always click to read over my story after I post it … and when I did … I thought it was funny and ironic how the ads on the top and bottom were for engagement rings. Gotta love it~! I'm pretty sure it was because it was going off those keywords, but still … it's usually ads for other things … 0.o Anyways, here you guys go~! Chapter 2, but again … it's really short~! X3 Enjoy~!

Engagement

Chapter 2: Announcement

'I knew it was wrong, and I couldn't help but to wonder who it really belonged to as she dragged me to the front deck. If it had been lost, they were about to find it. Would they say anything? Either way, there was no possible way I could ever turn Nami-san down. She had looked genuinely happy. I couldn't hurt her … I couldn't …'

"I wonder what the others will say," said Nami, smiling as they turned the corner. She was glad to see the guys were still in the room, cleaning, and Robin was in her usual seat, bathing in the sun as she read. Instead of going down the stairs and across the deck, Nami walked over towards the kitchen, and then called out to them. "Oi, everyone! Come here for a minute!"

Shifting around uncomfortably, Sanji watched as they all peeked their heads outside to see what was going on, some looking grumpy or uncaring to what Nami needed to say. Okay, to narrow it down, the stupid swordsman and the rubber idiot. Not sure about saying anything yet and wondering why Nami wanted to tell them right away, Sanji turned to Nami and asked quietly as they made their way over, "Ah, Nami-san … are you sure you want to … uh … announce it now?"

"Yeah, sure, why not?" she replied, though her response sounded like it didn't matter either way. She hadn't even bothered to look at him, and she'd even shrugged, which made him frown.

"I thought you wanted us to clean," said Luffy, crossing his arms across his chest and looking annoyed.

Sanji had noticed Luffy'd been in a bad mood lately and had wondered why. However, he wasn't about to let him take it out on Nami. "Oi, shut up, rubber brain, and let Nami-san talk!"

"Thank you, Sanji-kun," beamed Nami, finally turning to smile at him before turning back to the crew.

"Aah, anything for you, my wonderful angel~!"

"All right, so what's this about?" asked Zoro, also crossing his arms across his chest.

"I have an announcement to make!" said Nami, grinning at them, and then she held up her hand. "Sanji-kun has asked me to marry him!"

Quickly looking to the crowd, Sanji watched their faces intently, but almost sucked his teeth out loud, for they all shared the same reaction. All seven jaws had dropped, Robin's more delicately than the others, and their eyes had opened wide with shock. Wait … no … the swordsman had just frowned intently. Was the ring his? What the fuck did he need the ring for? Who was it for? Standing up straighter, he kept his eyes on Zoro as Nami continued talking, "Isn't it great?"

His fists clenched at his sides. 'Found it …'

"Th-That's great, Nami!" exclaimed Chopper, looking a bit unsure, but he was happy if Nami was happy.

"Way to go, Cook Bro and Navigatin' Sis!" exclaimed Franky, doing his perverted pose.

"That's great, you guys!" cheered Usopp.

"Woo! We should celebrate! Sanji, food! Make lots and lots of food!" exclaimed Luffy with a big grin and clapping his hands together excitedly.

"Yohohohoho! Can I see you engagement panties~!?"

"Like hell!"

"Ah, that's very nice, Nami-chan, Sanji," said Robin, chuckling softly.

"Yeah, real great … Are we done here? I'd like to go back to cleaning so I can nap …" muttered Zoro with a yawn as he turned his back on them.

'I couldn't help but wonder why the Marimo had the ring … if it was his. He seemed the one who didn't care the most, nor was he happy. Who had he intended it for? Surely the idiot had no interest in women. At least, he'd never shown it before. Also, why didn't he say anything or ask for it back? But then there's the other question that bothers me … Why did Nami-san say yes?'

To Be Continued …

Author's Note: Hmm, curious … Makes ya think, don't it? 0.o Anyways, thanks for reading. I've got nothing else … Until next time~! :D