Take You In

Summary: When Sanji's great uncle dies, Sanji is told to empty the house and take what he wants. That's when Sanji finds something not human living inside the mansion.

Pairing: Sanzo UsoppKaya Franky/Brooks Ace/Smoker

This is my first fanfic. Not sure where this story is heading but hope you enjoy

Disclaimer: All one piece characters belong to Oda

Italic: Character Personal thoughts

Bold: Flashbacks

Sanji sighs when he is able to escape Nami's questions. He feels good he was able to lie coolly, without bring up any suspicion. He knows he would have to buy her flowers for his rude behavior, though- that was just unacceptable. Stepping out the elevator, Sanji is glad Luffy is probably home, doing who knows what, not expecting him to be home until later, or maybe in school, Sanji isn't entirely sure. He doesn't spend too much time in his apartment.

"Your house is big, so many doors." Sanji hears the cat, who is peeking from under the yellow blanket comment. His eyes are looking from door to door, clearly impressed by the place.

"Oh, no…" Sanji corrects. "Just one of these is mine, that one." Sanji points at his door. "Room 276."

Opening his apartment door, Sanji throws his keys on the countertop while closing the door with his foot. Sanji's apartment is far from big. It consist of a kitchen, combined with the dining room. From the kitchen there is a clear view of the living room, that contains two loveseat couches, and a decent size TV. To the left there is a hallway that breaks into two doors. His room, and the bathroom. Though small, it is comfortable for the blonde, since he spends most of his day away from home.

Sanji places Zoro on the floor, holding him for a few seconds until he gets his bearing, and notes that the cat only reaches his waist. The young boy looks up at Sanji. "Can I take this off?" Referring to the blanket still covering his head.

"Yeah… you hungry?" The blonde asks, already knowing the answer.

"YES!" Zoro says while pulling the yellow blanket off his head, with a beaming smile showing all his small teeth. He places a hand over his empty stomach when it growls.

Sanji chuckles. "I'll make you some fish. Go ahead and make yourself at home. I'll call you when it's finished." Sanji doesn't wait for a responds as he turns around to start cooking.

The blonde watches from the kitchen as Zoro moves into the living room. The cat literally inspecting and touching everything. Sanji almost laughs at the way the cat moves- Zoro moves on all four. It reminds Sanji of Tarzan, but instead of walking on his knuckles, the cat uses the tip of his fingers and palm. It surprises Sanji how fluent the green marimo moves like that, and each time he stops, he would stand up just like a human. Sanji can't help but be amused by this, he finds it cute.

Sanji takes out his pots and pans, the ones he is going to use. Placing the fish in a bowl, the chef turns towards one of the cabinets to look for the right seasoning. Returning to his fish, he finds it missing. "Didn't I just take out some fish?" The blonde shakes his head. I'm really going crazy, he concludes. Taking out some more fish, Sanji seasons it to perfection. The blonde chef turns his back to the fishes again, to look for some rice to go with the fish. Turning back around, he sees his fish missing again.

Sanji places his fingers on the bridge of his nose, starting to suspect what is going on. Scanning the living room, he doesn't see the cat. "I wonder where he is?" Sanji shrugs. Placing some more fish, Sanji purposely gives his back to the fishes. Counting to the number 'three' Sanji spins around fast, yelling "AH-HA!"

Sanji grins down at the cat who has his hands in the 'cookie jar' but in this, case the fish bowl. Zoro hides the fish behind his back while giving Sanji an innocent smile. He knows he's been caught red handed.

"Zoro? Are you stealing my fishes? Cause something tells me you are hiding behind the counter" Sanji predicts, while tapping his finger on the tiled surface, "Waiting for me to turn my back, for you to then take them..." Sanji grins turns sinister, "Give them back, I have to cook them." Sanji holds out his hand.

Zoro pouts before placing the fishes on Sanji's hands. "But I'm hungry now..." He says, not being able to look up at Sanji. His stomach growls as if to prove a point.

The blonde sighs. "It won't take long, come..." Sanji offers, while going around the counter to the living room, Zoro following him. Sanji turns on the television, turning the channel to Tom and Jerry. "Sit and watch this while I finish. I don't want to hear any complaining or you stealing my food."

Zoro's ears drop."K" Climbing onto the couch, Zoro makes himself comfortable. The blonde turns around to continue his cooking, hopefully without any more interruptions.

Once finished, Sanji places both plates on the table. "Zoro, time to eat." In a flash the cat jumps off the couch, runs to the table, and is sitting on one of the chairs. Sanji sits down on the opposite side of the cat.

Sanji picks up his napkin and places it on his lap and opens the folded napkin that has the kitchenware wrapped inside. Placing each on the side of his plate, the chef picks up the spoon to start eating. Before placing his spoon in his rice Sanji looks at the cat, surprised to see him not eating. Don't tell me he's now afraid to eat... what a pain. He thinks, annoyed.

"You can eat you know, I said when I finish you can eat." The cat looks at Sanji, like he is the one with green hair or something.

"Food was good!" Is his reply.

The blonde's eyes goes to the cat's plate only to find it empty. "How did... How did you eat that so fast?" Sanji is surprise. Looking at the cat's hands, he notices the mess they are in. "Did you eat my fine cooking with your hands!?" He asks, in disbelief, mouth dropped open.

"Eh? How else was I supposed to eat it?" Zoro asks, tilting his head to the side, his ears following. Sanji's anger subsides a little, seeing how cute Zoro looks when he does that.

"With this!" Sanji shows the spoon, his hand shaking with anger. He just wants to throw the spoon at the cat's head. Who eats MY cooking with their hands? That's just unheard of! It isn't right!

"It was good... thank you." Zoro jumps off his chair with his plate to go clean it. He asks if he has to clean his plate, but Sanji can't answer because of what Zoro said.

Sanji blushes at the comment. "Don't think you're getting off that easy, Marimo."

Zoro doesn't say anything as he goes on his tiptoes to be able to reach the sink so he can wash his plate.

After eating, washing his and re-washing Zoro's plate, Sanji goes to where the cat lays on the couch, now watching Looney Tunes. Lifting Zoro's feet, Sanji sits down on the same couch and rests them on his lap.

"Hey, go take a shower. The water is waiting for you." Sanji commands, after the episode ends.

There is a moment of silence, before Zoro answers. "Nope!" Sanji's blue eyes meet green. Zoro is now glaring at Sanji, his arms crossed over his chest.

"Excuse you? What do you mean "no?" Sanji raises one of his curly eyebrows.

"I mean, no. I'm not taking a nasty shower." Zoro eyes never leaving Sanji's. Sanji could feel the vein on the side of his head pulse, though he doesn't know how a shower could be nasty. "If you are staying here, you are going to take a shower. And that. Is. Final!" He says each word between gritted teeth.

"And. I. Said .NO!" Zoro practically says, mockingly.

Sanji can visibly see the hair on Zoro's head start to raise up. So you're ready to fight me if you have to. Sanji thinks. It is something Sanji has always seen when a cat is ready to fight, or gets scared. "Fine." Sanji sighs, pretending defeat. Sanji leans back onto his couch, eyes returning to the television.

Sanji waits until Zoro's attention goes back to the television, before he grins. When living with Sanji Blackleg, you will take a shower every day, even if it kills you.

Sanji springs into action. He stands up quickly, grabbing Zoro's tail, Sanji steps back while yanking it, effectively throwing the green cat to the wooden floor.

"Wait, what!?" Zoro yelps in confusion, taken by surprise. His eyes narrow on Sanji. "You cheater!" Sanji hears the cat scream angrily, before he pulls Zoro by his long tail towards the bathroom.

The blonde can hear the cat's nails digging into his poor wooden floor, as Zoro looks for a grip, sinking his claws to stop himself from being dragged across the apartment. He's flailing his legs because they don't reach the floor, Sanji having pulled his tail high enough.

Upon entering the bathroom, Sanji grabs the back of Zoro's pants and yanks him off the floor. Balancing the cat, Sanji is about to throw him in the tub, but that's when Zoro clings to Sanji's torso. "I'm not going into that... thing!" Zoro is practically all over Sanji- using both his hands and feet to hold on.

Sani growls under his breath and unweaves Zoro's claws from his suit jacket. Sanji makes sure to keep holding the cat's hands away from his already abused suit. Bringing the cat over the tub, Sanji releases the green feline into the tub with a splash, also wetting himself and the floor. Zoro doesn't waste any time, as he righted himself in the tub. The green feline, still trying to make a run for it, scrabbles to the tub's edge, nails scratching it, trying to get out of the water, but it is useless.

The only result the cat gets is a foot to his face. "You lose shitty kitty, now stay still." Sanji grumbles while taking out his lighter and lighting the cigarette he has placed earlier on his lips while waiting for Zoro to let his guard down.

Zoro pushes Sanji's foot from his face, sitting back into the tub in defeat. "You cheated..." Zoro whines while crossing his arms and with a pout. He's already soaking wet, hair dripping, and ears down, water also dripping from them.

Sanji watches as Zoro's tail wiggles under the water like a snake, as a smile tugs at his lips "There are many things I wouldn't cheat on. But you have to take a shower, and if cheating makes you take it, then I would do it again. Undress yourself, I'll be back to cut that mane you call hair." Sanji leaves Zoro to undress, looking for a pair of scissors.

Sanji returns shortly after, seeing the wet pants Zoro was wearing on the floor. The blonde pulls his pants legs up to be able to sit at the edge of the tub and places both his feet into the slightly cold water.

Grabbing a fist full of green hair Sanji starts snipping- the blonde making sure not to cut the poor cat's ear off. Sanji is surprised at how silky the cat's hair/fur is. Sanji isn't sure exactly which it is. The hair would sometimes slip from the blonde's grasp. Zoro in his part stayed still, occasionally popping bubbles and splashing water with his tail.

Cutting it close to military style, Sanji is pleased with the look. 1) He wouldn't have to cut it as often. 2) It made the cat look more civilized and tamed and 3) Zoro looked like a real Marimo.

Grabbing the shampoo, Sanji starts scrubbing the cat's head to Zoro's displeasure. "Stay still Marimo! You'll get water in your ears." After fighting and trashing Sanji is satisfied that the cat smells more like his human half than his feline half.

In the process of washing Zoro, Sanji figured out that Zoro is really sensitive behind the ears. Each time Zoro would start thrashing to get out, all Sanji had to do was scratch right behind the ears and Zoro would go numb under his touch. That's the only way Sanji was able to finish the cat's cleaning.

"So bright guy, what am I going to wear?" Zoro huffs, looking at Sanji, still mad because he had to take a bath. His pants are wet, and Sanji's clothes clearly will not fit him. Zoro is visibly shaking, his arms wrapped around himself, waiting for Sanji to do something. He didn't want to stay cold and wet.

Sanji grits his teeth. I didn't think of that... Throwing a towel on Zoro's head, Sanji heads out, calling behind him. "I'll be right back!"

Sanji decides that maybe he could borrow some clothes for now, and then go shopping. He heads to Kaya's apartment, Usopp's girlfriend, since it is close. Knocking and waiting a few seconds, the beautiful woman opens the door. "Ah, Sanji!"

"Hi, my lovely… how are you today?"

"I'm fine. It's rare to see you home at this time. Has something happened?" Kaya questions worriedly, one hand on the door and the other by her side.

"Yes, actually." He starts. "You see, my 12 year old niece came over to visit today. And I have no clothes for her. I wanted to know if you had any clothes to spare?" Sanji asks while blushing. He isn't used to asking females for anything. It is a man's job to give, not the other way around. But he has to get some clothes for Zoro. Not only that, but he's lying to her. Zoro is not his 12 year old niece, but an annoying stubborn cat. Kaya is too pretty to be lied to, Sanji thinks bitterly.

Kaya is a blonde girl, with beautiful black eyes, who makes a living by sewing many girl dresses. She is a very nice, soft spoken and pretty girl. Many people always ask how Usopp nailed a girl like her, him being one of those people. But true love comes in unexpected packages. He just wishes he can find his true love.

"Yes, actually. I made a few extra dresses that I'm not entirely pleased with. I can give them to you if you want them." Kaya suggest, already entering her house again to look for said dresses.

"Thank you." Sanji says from the doorway. Dresses, oh Zoro's going to LOVE this. Sanji chuckles to himself. But he guesses beggar's can't be choosers.

Kaya returns shortly after, with three different dresses. One is blue, the other yellow, and the last orange. Each with a corresponding hat. "Here you go."

"Oh, no Kaya, I only need one." The blonde didn't want to abuse from the poor girl. Taking the orange dress and its corresponding hat, Sanji smiles at her politely. "She will only be staying for a short while."

"But she can keep these too." Kaya reasons.

The blonde starts sweating. Should I just tell her the truth? Zoro, you are sooo going to pay for giving me stress. Sanji thinks, Zoro already becoming a hassle.

He ran away from precious Nami, in which he has to now do something to apologize, and now poor Kaya. He was taking something from her. He's never taken anything from a lady.

"Please Kaya, I can't take all of them. I feel bad already just taking one. If I take another I might die from a heart attack because of guilt" Sanji over dramatizes by placing the back of his hand on his forehead. "Please don't make me live with the guilt."

"I'm so sorry, Sanji-kun. I didn't mean for you to feel that way…" Concern in her voice. "I will keep theses dresses. I'm so sorry." Kaya says, bowing to Sanji.

"No need to apologize... thank you so very much my angel." Sanji is about to leave when he hears Kaya speak to him again.

"I would like to meet your niece." Kaya says, smiling at Sanji.

"My niece?" Sanji questions in confusion, wanting to return to his apartment.

Kaya looks at Sanji, a little puzzled. "Isn't that dress for your niece?"

"AH, my NIECE! Yes, you may… I mean..." Great what do I say now? Sanji didn't want Kaya to meet Zoro. "I mean... she would love to meet you." Sanji runs back to his apartment, not being able to say no to her. Kaya watches as the blonde flees. Not entirely sure what happened to her neighbor, she turns around and heads back inside.

Entering the bathroom, Sanji is met by a shivering Zoro. "Sorry I took so long, but look what I've got~!." Sanji sings with an evil gleam in his eyes.