Here's the next chapter! I should have the next one up in the next week.
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Enjoy!
Zoro POV
"Morning," I whisper to the air, then quickly sit up. Looking around, I realize nobody is here. Right, I live on my own. Rubbing my lowered, shaking head, I slowly get up and get ready to go to school.
The day drags on and then I finally make it to my last class, the only one that seems to really matter much these days.
"Alright class, it's been about two weeks into this project. By now some of you have had at least two conversations with your partner and I encourage you to talk more frequently, there's still plenty of time, but more talking means more points on this assignment," my teacher looks around, eyes stern and focused.
His squinted eyes make mine want to close and they almost do.
Ring. That's my que. Before I know it, I'm up and out of my seat, rushing to the door. I don't have much time. I'm one of the first to leave the building and because I forgot my bus ticket, I quickly walk home. I can't be late, I repeatedly think. We are supposed to talk at 3 pm today.
2:50 pm reads my clock as I rush in the door. Nice timing, I proudly think to myself. I decide not to wait and sign on a little ahead of schedule. Looks like he decided not to wait either.
Me - Hey
All_Blue21 - Hello
Ugh, I'm horrible at starting conversations, I quietly scolded myself.
All_Blue21 - I'm good, you?
Me - I'm good.
I have to be better than this.
Me - So, uh, what are your hobbies
All_Blue21 - Cooking, mostly. I occasionally draw and have Netflix binges. Though yours are probably much more interesting.
Why would he think that, I wonder.
Me - Not really. I like to work out a lot. I work on my sword fighting skills, teach some kids a few things every now and then. I watch Netflix sometimes too.
All_Blue21 - See, that sounds plenty more interesting. You any good with the swords? I know some martial arts, thanks to my old man.
That's pretty interesting, I think as a small smile starts to spread across my face.
Me - That's cool, and if you think so. I use a three sword technique. It still needs work, but I'm pretty good.
All_Blue21 - Sounds impressive, even if it still needs work.
My smile widens a little.
All_Blue21 - Anyways, what are you doing? If that doesn't sound too stalkerish to ask right now.
Stalkerish? If he thinks that sounds stalkerish I'm glad I didn't go ahead and ask first.
Me - Just sitting on my laptop in my apartment. About to make something to eat. What about you?
All_Blue21 - Watching Doctor Who.
Me - Ah, cool. I wish I could keep talking but I'm not a good multitasker. So, before I go though, the teacher said we could earn more points by talking to each other more. So would you like to start talking Monday's, Wednesday's and some Friday's at 3 pm? You know, for the extra points.
Only for the extra points, I tell myself.
All_Blue21 - Haha, one would think someone who uses three swords would be excellent at multitasking. Those days work, though I won't be able to talk long on Friday's.
My smile fades a little, but doesn't disappear. He agreed to three days, so my smile still remains.
Me - Oh… alright, that's fine. That works well. And yes, you would think so haha. Well, talk to you Monday at 3, then?
All_Blue21 - Yup, see you then.
Me - See ya.
I look at the time. Man, it's 6:20! I scurry around the kitchen, grab some ale, make a couple sandwiches and eat quickly before working out for a little bit and heading off to bed.
"So, you seem to talk to that partner of yours a bit? Do you like him? You can admit it, I see that look in your eyes," and with a wink added, Nami has put me and my lunch in a bad mood.
"I'm not talking about it," I look ahead and continue eating the sandwich I packed.
"But Zoro, why not?" Luffy complains as he shoves two chicken legs down his throat.
"Hey, I never said I wanted to talk about this and you aren't going to convince me to now. It's just… a project. Leave it, would you?" I set down my sandwich and look at both Nami and Luffy, as serious as I can be.
"Fine, I didn't really care much anyways. I just figured since he could afford to live on his own too, he might actually have some money. Though, you manage on your own too, so maybe not," and with another wink and a smile she grabs her bag and stands up, moving away from the table. "I have to go, see you boys later," she waves and walks down the hallway.
I take the last bite of my sandwich and start packing up. Luffy sat a quiet as a mouse and then I zipped my bag and he decided to unzip his lips.
"Would it really be that bad if you liked him though? Are you against the idea because he's a guy?" Luffy looks concerned, which is an odd face for him because he's normally giddy.
"Come on, you know that doesn't bother me. Look, I don't really know much about him yet. And it's not like I'm looking for someone right now," I give him a side glare but he doesn't budge.
"Since when does anyone meet someone when they're looking? Oh well, I just thought I would ask. I think my partner is pretty cool. I'll admit that, won't you?" His head turns sideways and that beastly grin crosses his face, causing a small smile to cross mine.
"Yeah, he's pretty cool." And with that I got up and walked away with one thought in my head. Yeah, he's pretty cool.
