A/N:
Disclaimer: I do not own One Piece.
Yes! I was able to get it ready today! For those who were waiting for it, thank you.
Oh, also, I've been going through my stories since my line-breaks didn't show up. I think it's a little more easier to read now. :)
This chapter is a little longer than the other ones.
Enjoy.
The classroom was loud with all the chattering. The teacher sat at her desk typing while the white board notified them to work on their vocabulary sheets and to read "Farewell to Legs." There were actually some that did work on it, but most of the students had already set their work aside and moved their mouths. While everyone was busy with their own business, a certain blonde sat there doing a staring contest with his paper.
Sanji usually flirted with his female classmates during these individual classwork times, but today he sat there by himself, looking very concerned. He bit his lower lip and shifted his eyes to the clock on the wall; it was almost time for lunch. He then took a peek towards Law; he seemed like he was done and went on to reading his book. Sanji squeezed one of the corners of his lips to the side, considering whether or not to go up to him. Finally, he stood up and went over to Law's desk.
"What do you want?" The tired teen asked without laying his eyes off of the book. "Just to mention it again, I-am-not-going."
"Yeah, I got it..." Sanji murmured in a depressed tone. "I... Are... Are you done with the work on the board?"
"Yeah. What do you want?" Sanji opened his mouth to reply, but Law cut in. "-just say it already. Don't get scared and tell me." Law eyed him straight in the eyes.
"I want to tell you, but... I can't say it here... -first thing at lunch? -before I go meet them?"
"No one's going to hear." Law rolled his eyes getting agitated with his cautious friend.
"I'm concerned that people might. So... can I tell you?"
"If you're willing to tell me. You'll be late to meet them, so tell me after lunch."
"No, it can't wait that long..." Sanji stated. Then, a long bell rang causing Sanji to flinch in surprise. The class shifted back to their desk, grabbed their bags and went on to lunch or next period.
"Now tell me."
"No. Not here. Can we go the 'usual' spot?"
o-o-o-o-o
Just as Law stepped behind the building of Sanji's favorite smoking spot, he turned around to meet him.
"What is it Blondie?"
"I... uh... told you that I fell in love with one of 'them' right?"
"Sure."
"But... I'm not sure if... he likes guys..." Law just stared at him. "I don't know if he's straight or not."
"Why do you need to know that? Are you planning to go out with him? Why?" Sanji sighed and started explaining his experience about love-at-first-sight. "I doubt it works all the time. Look at you with Robcat (Nami). What if your 'true-love', or whatever it is, was him?"
"He's a guy! That can't be!" Sanji backed.
"But you fell in love with him." Law pointed out.
"Never mind that. The thing is: I want to find out if he's interested in guys. Do you have any suggestions to ask him out of that?" Sanji's eyes desperately called out for ideas.
"Get to know him more. Most people don't plainly tell the world they're gay." Law stared down at the ground uninterested with this kind of topic.
"I know that, but I want to know today, or as soon as possible. I also want him to know I'm interested in him. -Let him know I'm gay." This time, Law thought for a moment.
"Do you recall any movements, gestures, habit words, anything that might possibly put him in that category?"
"...Uh... No. I just met him yesterday. Don't know much about him..."
"Well, I can't help you much." Law sat down against the wall and threw his bag next to him. "Why don't you ask him straight-forwardly?"
"If they're gay? No, no, no! I can't do that!" Sanji frantically waved his hands in front of him and blushed. He stood there waiting for Law for any other suggestions, but he just opened his book and read. "...I think I better go."
"Good luck." Law gave a short quick wave without glimpsing at him.
o-o-o-o-o
Sanji found the two just how Zoro had described: a picnic table a little away from the school buildings, under a large lonely tree. The tree's shadow blanketed the table making the table not as visible. The surroundings seemed deserted.
As he approached the table, he noticed that there were three people there. There sat Zoro, and across of him, Kidd, and a pink, long-haired girl. She was happily chatting to Kidd, slapping his back time-to-time.
"Uh...hi." Sanji made out when the girl noticed him.
"Hey! Who's this Kidd?" She shook Kidd's shoulder aggressively to make him face her.
"...Forgot. What's your name again?"
"I'm Sanji Legblacken." He replied with his most handsome voice (mainly towards the girl). He loved when girls blushed when he said it in that fashion. He glanced at Zoro for a moment, but he was busy eating his rice ball.
"I'm Bonnie Jewelry!" She introduced, her mouth turning into a slice of watermelon. To Sanji's disappointment, she did not blush. "Kidd! who can forget a name like that! His name isn't that hard and unique!"
"..." Kidd glared at her. He rested his head on one of his hand and seemed very annoyed. "Aren't you supposed to be in class by now?"
"Aww... Kidd..." Bonnie pouted, "You're gonna miss me if I go."
"Not really. You're failing in that class right? You better go." Kidd convinced. He momentarily looked at her and to his disappointment; she appeared to be extremely happy.
"I'm happy that you care for me Kidd!" She glomped on him and squeezed him tight. Then she pecked a kiss on his lips. "I'll be going!" Bonnie blew a kiss and ran off, taking all the noise with her.
Sanji stood there silently. He wanted to talk to Zoro, but he acted like he wasn't there. Kidd was the one who replaced the silence.
"You can sit down you know."
"Uh. Yeah." Sanji sat on the same bench as Zoro hoping he isn't ignoring him. "Is... Bonnie your girlfriend?"
"I guess. Getting annoyed with her. Planning to break up with her soon."
"oh..." Sanji replied weakly as anger inside of him built up. His feelings automatically took Bonnie's side, wanting to be the one to not upset her. However, this was the perfect chance to find out if Zoro was single or not, so he controlled them down. "-I broke up with my girlfriend a couple months ago..."
"You did? How did you do it?" Kidd asked out of curiosity.
"...I just told her honestly. I heard that texting it or finishing it up by phone was the rudest way, so I did it face-to-face. "
"Alright, I'll do that when the time comes."
"Uh... How about you Zoro?" Sanji directed the question to him.
"Nn? What?" He replied as he came to Earth.
"Do you have a girlfriend?"
"Me? No." He simply said. Sanji's heart beat faster and louder. He swallowed hard.
Zoro's single... Now he just had to ask if he was gay or not. In an isolated place like this, no one else can ever eavesdrop on them. It was only them and him. But, he couldn't bring the courage to ask. He really wanted Law with him. Just by his presence, he believed he can act a little more normal.
Sanji suddenly stood up.
"What happened?" Kidd asked.
"Is it alright for you guys if I bring my friend over here?"
"Huh? Yeah, sure. You don't need to ask." Zoro replied.
"Well..." Sanji's eyes averted to the ground, "He's a little... shy, but I have his lunch with me...so... yeah..."
"What? Why?" Kidd wondered out loud.
"He doesn't like to cook or prepare his own lunch, so I make it for him. I'm a chef-in-training."
"That's cool. You should make more so that we can all try your food." Zoro grinned. Sanji tried to hide his huge smile.
"Well, anyways, he's pretty shy; so I'm not sure if he'll even greet you two..."
"But he'll starve. Just bring him over. We don't' mind." Kidd insisted.
"Okay. Thanks." And Sanji left to get Law.
o-o-o-o-o
"WHAT? Why do I have to go meet them!" Law spat out, dropping his book on his crossed legs.
"I told them about you, and they said they wanted to see you..." Sanji lied. Law crossed his arms and glared at him. "You don't have to push yourself to talk to them; all you have to do is to look down and eat the food I made. Just be there for me. Please, Law?"
"You still haven't asked them if they're gay or not?" Law continued to glare.
"Eh? Uh... yeah, not yet, but I found out that he's single!" Sanji happily informed. Law pinched his eyes and sighed.
"Alright... I'll go..." Sanji's grin stretched ear-to-ear.
"Thanks Law!"
o-o-o-o-o
The two boys sitting at the table looked up when Sanji brought Law with him. Sanji seemed a lot more cheerful than he did a few minutes ago; Law, on the other hand, had his arms crossed and was frowning.
"Law," Sanji announced, "this is Zoro Roronoa," he introduced by putting a hand out to the green head, "and Kidd Eustass" he then swiftly moved his open hand to the red head. "Zoro, Kidd; this is Law." Law quickly glanced at each face: Zoro was smiling lightly; Kidd stared at him with wide eyes. Law gave a quick nod and sat down after Sanji did. He scooted himself closer to the edge. Sanji scooted himself a little more closer to Zoro, but not too much that it was noticeable.
"Ah, almost forgot." Sanji mumbled to himself. He grabbed his bag and pulled out a lunch pail. "Here you go Law." Law received it without a sound. Sanji was about to start a new topic with Zoro and Kidd, when Law suddenly tugged one of his earlobes closest to him. Sanji was about to protest until he felt the dark haired teen's breath on his ear.
"Got an idea." Law whispered. Sanji's eyes widened and he inched closer to him. "After I eat, I'll make a move. Don't you dare say a word, or you'll ruin everything. Got it?" Sanji nodded and Law pushed him away. He wondered if Law was going to speak to them, since he usually never talks to people who he met for the first time. The two who didn't hear the conversation looked very curious, but didn't ask.
The rest of lunch time dawned very slowly. Sanji glanced at Law every minute, wondering why he ate really slow today; it was like watching a sloth open a present, the sender anxiously waiting for his reaction. But during this time, he was happily keeping the conversation up with the two and was very contented.
At last, Law finished his lunch and sat there quietly, staring at the empty lunch box. Sanji noticed it and went closer to him.
"You're done? How was it?" Law turned to face him and smiled. Law's eyes reminded him not to say a word. Law leaned closer to him and pressed his lips lightly against Sanji's. Sanji's eyes popped out and he turned to stone. The other two froze briefly.
"It was delicious. Thanks." Law said as their lips parted. "I really love your foo-"
"WHAT!" Sanji exclaimed. Law twitched and gave him a warning look.
"What? We always do this wheneve-"
"Law! Wasn't that your first kiss?" Law dropped his shoulders and gave him the angriest, and the most irritated look; Sanji had completely destroyed his plan.
His plan was this: they were to act like it was a norm to kiss each other and question the two watchers depending on the reaction he sees. Law figured that Sanji would break the promise and had thought up a few back up plans while he ate, but he didn't expect Sanji to state that it was his 'first kiss' at all.
"Sanji, I-" Law started, anger boiling up in him.
"How can you treat your first one like that!" Sanji cut in. "How could you treat it so lightly!" He couldn't believe what Law had done. He had hoped many times in the past that Law would someday fall in love and understand the meaning of these interactions and do them himself; he didn't give any thought of him using it in a way like this.
"It's just a 'touch' of two lips! What's the big deal?"
"Unlike 'holding hands', 'a touch of two lips' has a specific name for it! It's very special during relationships Law! Why did you do it to a friend like me!"
"Because you wouldn't simply tell them-" he jabbed his finger toward Zoro and Kidd who seemed very surprised to be pointed at, "-that you're gay!"
Sanji paled and was petrified by those blunt words. When he found his voice and opened his mouth, Law slammed a hand on it. Law glared straight in his eyes, notifying him to shut up and let him work this out. Sanji barely gave a nod in response. Law moved Sanji's head aside, still pinning his mouth, as he looked at the two boys.
"You see, Sanji wants to become your friend, but is afraid that you guys might not like gay, or his case, 'bi' people and wanted to know if you two are okay with it." Law asked in his calm tone.
"I'm fine with it." Zoro said.
"Uh. Yeah. I'm okay with it." Kidd mumbled.
"How much are you two 'okay' with it? Can you barely stand talking to them, or are you gay yourself?" Law shot the question to them immediately after they replied. There was a silent moment in the picnic table as the two tried to find their tongue. They were both startled with the question. Sanji squeezed his eyes shut, hoping for a positive reply.
"I was never interested with females." Zoro replied with a normal face. "They're annoying." Law raised one of his brows and Sanji felt happy tears welling up in his eyes. He was very relieved.
"What about you?" Law shifted his eyes toward Kidd. Sanji hadn't mentioned to Law which one of them he liked. Sanji didn't care for his answer.
He must be straight since he looked disgusted when I said 'I like you guys' Sanji remembered.
"...I take both." Kidd finally made out. It surprised the blonde.
"There. That's settled. See? You should have just asked." Law gave him a matter-of-a-fact expression and took his hand off of his face. Then the school bell rang notifying the students that lunch A had ended. "Let's go Sanji. You're not ditching anatomy again right?" He pulled Sanji away from the two. Sanji waved to them 'bye' and shouted to meet them again tomorrow, while he was being dragged.
"...Thanks Law." Sanji murmured loud enough to be heard only by Law. "By the way, why did you eat so slowly?"
"Thought it was best to ask them near the end of lunch. You know, when the worst-case-scenario happens, we can just leave for class."
"..." Sanji seemed satisfied with that answer. Then it reminded him of the kiss Law gave him. "...I'm still mad about the kiss."
"I helped you out. Forgive and forget."
"It was also my first kiss from a guy. I don't think I can easily forget that." Sanji wished Zoro to be his first.
"It's your fault for putting me into this." Law pointed out. He saw Sanji pout and quickly got what Sanji was thinking. "You deserve it. Too bad your 'first' from a guy wasn't whichever one it was."
Law stopped dragging him and walked ahead. Sanji soon caught up to his pace.
"Uh... Thanks for telling them I'm interested in one of them."
"What?" Law stopped abruptly, "I did not say that. I told them you are interested in guys, but I did not specify that it was one of them."
"Really? Well you could've made my life easier by saying 'I'm interested in them'!"
"That's not my job to say it. You try to get whoever it is by yourself. I helped you out up to here. Now, you're all on your own." And Law swiftly entered the classroom before Sanji could say a word.
o-o-o-o-o
"Hey," Zoro spoke up as they watched Law drag Sanji away. "When did you become okay with 'both'?"
"Huh?"
"I told you about me. Why didn't you say about it?"
"Oh... That... Well, I don't know. I just suddenly realized I go both ways." Zoro eyed him with suspicion. Then an idea hit him.
"Oh. I got it." Zoro smiled. Without saying anything further, Kidd blushed red like his hair.
"Don't even mention it."
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