Chapter 3 Rain, rain, go away

While Sanji made lunch, everybody kept bugging him about the girl. He told them all he knew was she came into his kitchen in the middle of the night to sneak some food. She hadn't eaten since she snuck onto the ship in the first place which meant she had gone five days without food or drink. No, he didn't know why she snuck onto their ship and if they asked him anymore questions they would go without food.

It was a hollow threat since everyone knew he wouldn't let them go hungry, but they still shut-up. Chopper flew around the kitchen making more and more food. He was glad to stretch his legs.

"Chopper-kun? When can we eat?" Chopper spun around and gave Chopper a very beautifully decorated plate of food.

"Right now Chopper-san~ eat up! Food made with love for a beaauuutttiffullll lady!" Chopper thanked him and began to eat happily.

Chopper then gave the boys their respective meals, none as fancy as Chopper's but Chopper's bigger portion than the others. He finished putting together a separate one and then grabbed it to leave the room.

"Ah! Chopper? Where are you going?" Chopper spoke rudely with his mouth full of food as he ate rapidly.

"To see if Chopper-chan is awake. If she is, this is for her and this one is for me." Chopper pointed at the two different plates of food and scowled at Chopper's drooling face. "And no, you can't have any."

"Awww!" Chopper ignored Chopper as his boots lightly thumped across the deck towards Sanji's room.

Sanji was still sleeping when Sanji entered the room. He closed the door behind him quietly and sat down near the bed. He noted the smile on her face as he sat and he wondered what she was dreaming about. Sanji was just about to put the cover on the food so it wouldn't get cold when Sanji's eyes fluttered open.

She sat up slowly and rubbed her eyes rather cutely. She looked around until her eyes landed on Sanji.

"Sanji!" She slowly put her feet around the edge of the bed and tried to stand but fell back on the bed. She crossed her arms and frowned.

"Sanji-chan, you can't get up just yet. You have to be careful or you'll get hurt again!" Sanji looked at her with concerned eyes and she gave a half smile.

"Fine," she paused "I was wondering though, can I have some of that delicious smelling food?" Sanji mentally face-palmed as he grabbed the tray.

"Of course! This one is made with love special for the beautiful Sanji-chan~" Sanji's smile dropped for a second before she grinned.

"Really? Thank you Sanji!" Hearts floated around his head as she ate some but he couldn't help but feel extra happy when she smiled and held her cheek in between every few bites. Sanji looked up at him and grinned after swallowing what was in her mouth.

"Do you like it?" Sanji shook her head.

"Nope~ I love it! Aren't you eating any?" Sanji grinned and sat back down nodding as he grabbed his plate of food.

"Of course! I'm so glad you like it! If you eat lots it will help you regain your strength, and then you can get better soon!" A shine of realization came over her face and she began to eat a bit faster.

Sanji was stunned at how quickly she finished her food and how she was able to do it with manners, unlike a certain captain he knew. She grinned at Sanji.

"Sanji? Can I have some more please?" He jumped up and smiled.

"Haii! Do you want to come with me or stay here?" Sanji grinned.

"I want to go with Sanji!" Sanji helped her out of bed and helped her walk to the kitchen.

Once back inside his kitchen Sanji helped Amelia onto a seat and looked around at the few still eating. Luffy, Ussop and Zoro. Amelia looked up and smiled with a small wave.

"Hello." Luffy grinned with a bit (okay, a lot) of food in his mouth before swallowing and jumping over to sit right in front of her.

"Hey! How are you feeling?" Amelia smiled.

"Much better thank you. Sanji's food helps a lot." Behind the counter Sanji's eyes turned into hearts as he cooked. Luffy laughed.

"Yeah, Sanji's the greatest cook in the world!" Amelia smiled.

"You think so too?" Luffy nodded so hard it looked like his head might come off.

"Yeah! I can't get enough of it!" Amelia's smile broadened as Sanji put a tray in front of her.

She bowed her head quickly before picking up the first thing as Sanji grabbed Luffy away from the table by his ear.

"Sanjiiii! Put me back!"

"No! You're just going to eat Amelia-chan's food! She needs that to get better!" Luffy frowned and tried to move back away from him.

"Stingy! She can't eat all of that!"

"Well that's up to her isn't it?! Right Amelia-ch…" He turned his head to look at her and stopped when he saw her empty plates and sad smile.

"I'm sorry. I didn't know he wanted some." They both looked at her astonished before her eyes watered. "I just wanted to get better!" Sanji shoved Luffy to the side and grabbed her hand.

"No! No you're fine Amelia-chan! He's not really hungry, he'll just eat anything he can get his hands and mouth on I swear it. Tell her Luffy!" Luffy frowned and nodded from the corner of the kitchen. "See?"

Amelia wiped her eyes dry and gave a half-smile. She grabbed Sanji's arm and stood up slowly, barely using him as a support. She stumbled before catching herself and standing on her own. She looked up at him and grinned.

"S-see? Sanji's food is a miracle, it's-" A wave hit the boat and she fell over and hit her butt. "Awww!" She laughed a little as Sanji helped her up.

"Close enough. You'll get there." Amelia grinned as he helped her to her feet. She sincerely hoped it wouldn't be long until she felt better.

Amelia was lying in the bed in Chopper's room. She was alone because Nami had called all crew members to the deck due to a storm approaching. Amelia still hadn't officially met Nami, but she already didn't like her. This was only due to how Sanji described her. 'Nami-san is amazing and beautiful and she's the best navigator in the whoollleeee world!' Or something like that.

She heard rain beginning to pour outside and the boat rocked a little. She sat up and hugged her knees. She looked down at herself unhappily. Sanji said he thought she was pretty, but she didn't feel so pretty. She was still wearing her old outfit from over a week ago. She hadn't been able to exercise yet either, so that was depressing in and of itself.

As she thought about exercise she thought about land, and then her heart sunk. Would Sanji want her to leave the ship once they reached another island? She did stow away after all, it's not like she paid for this boat ride. She didn't think Sanji would have her arrested, but did he care enough to let her stay with them? She had never imagined she would want life on the seas, but since Sanji worked on a ship she suddenly did. It almost scared her how easily her life's course changed just by boarding this specific vessel.

A crack of thunder sounded outside and she jumped in fright. What surprised her more however was how high she managed to jump. She was all the way across the room and on top of the counter. She hesitantly got off and tested her legs. She grinned with glee, her energy was returning! She walked slowly back to the bed and sat down on the edge. Amelia swung her legs back and forth over the edge of the bed and wiggled her toes. She was almost completely better!

Another crack of thunder reverberated around the room and she shivered. She hated thunderstorms. Where was Sanji? She tip-toed to the door and looked through the window. She couldn't see much through the torrential rain. She heard the shouts of Nami telling everybody what to do and she felt utterly useless. Amelia didn't know the first thing about ships. She went to the cabinet she had seen Chopper use before, and grabbed two towels. Now when Sanji and Chopper came in, they could dry off.

Speaking of Sanji and Chopper; the door swung open and the two of them walked in, dripping wet. Amelia grinned and handed them both a towel. They each dried off for a few moments before they realized something.

"Hey! You're standing up!" They both spoke at the same time and Amelia grinned.

"I know! Isn't it great! It's all thanks to the amazing doctor and cook that live on this ship I believe." Sanji's eyes turned to hearts and Chopper did his little 'don't think that makes me happy' dance.

Amelia smiled and sat back down on the bed as she watched Chopper do his little wiggly dance. Then her eyes turned to a smiling Sanji who was rubbing the towel through his hair. Curly blonde locks flew in different directions and looked rather silly since they were wet. Amelia smirked and began to laugh to the confusion of Sanji and Chopper.

"What's so funny Amelia?" Amelia shook her head and got up to stand next to Sanji. She put her hand on his head and tried to smooth out his hair.

"Sanji's hair looks silly when it's all wet." Sanji blushed as she ran her fingers through his hair, standing on her toes to get a better reach. She smoothed his hair down and grinned. "All better!"

"I liked his hair better that way!" She laughed again while Chopper grinned at his own little joke. Amelia sat down on the bed while laughing as Sanji chased Chopper around the small office.

Sanji and Chopper circled around the room once more and then Amelia stood on the bed. When Sanji circled near the bed again she jumped onto his back and held on. He stopped running after a few steps once he felt her latch on.

"You don't have to kill him Sanji!" She was still laughing when he looked over his shoulder at her in confusion. "Your hair looks good both ways!" Chopper rolled around on the ground laughing while Amelia slid down off of his back. She gave him a huge hug and smiled. He shook his head.

"Amelia-chan you're too kind." He sat down and began to laugh as well. Amelia leaned over and looked at him with a smile.

"So how's the storm?"

"Hmm? Oh, well it's a big one but Nami-san says if it looks dangerous again she'll tell us what to do." Amelia nodded and sat down in Sanji's lap, leaning against his chest.

"Just don't get hurt while doing it." Sanji stiffened.

"L-Amelia-chan, you're going to get all wet…" Amelia shrugged and sat still.

"I don't care if you don't." Sanji couldn't think up a response, so instead he just sighed and looked at the clock. It was getting late, but you wouldn't have been able to tell outside due to the dark storm clouds everywhere.

"Sanji?" Amelia turned a little to look at his face.

"Hmm? What is it Amelia-chan?"

"Now that I feel better, when the storm goes away can you show me more of the ship?" Sanji smiled.

"I would love to show you the ship Amelia-chan." Amelia gave him a hug and snuggled into his chest a little.

"Thank you Sanji." She tightened the hug a little. "Thank you so much." He brushed a strand of hair behind her ear.

"Anytime Amelia-chan." He hugged her in return as she lay against his chest and stomach.

Amelia soon fell asleep in his embrace and he did too since it was getting late. Chopper put a blanket over the both of them and hoped they wouldn't get sick, sleeping wet like that.

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