I do not own One Piece.
Chopper has finally decided that my wounds were healed enough to leave the infirmary, I don't even have a limp, which we were both really worried about. I am pretty sure he forced everyone to keep quiet about what happened, since not a single person has asked about Sanji, or about everything that happened. Which is just as well. I still haven't figured out what I am going to tell them. I let out a sigh as I stretch, before opening the door and walking out onto the deck, enjoying the feel of the sun on my skin.
Making my way to the rail, I lean against it, staring out at the sea, just enjoying the short amount of peace I have at the moment, knowing that it won't last very long, especially when Luffy finds out that I am out of bed. Right on cue, I hear an excited shout behind, I brace myself against the railing as Luffy hurls towards me, wrapping himself around my back.
"You're up!" he shouts happily, squeezing me tightly.
"I won't be much longer if you don't let me breath, Luffy." I gasp out, trying to pry his arms from around my neck. He laughs loudly before jumping off of me. I turn around, smiling brightly, happy to be able to interact with the other crew members without being confined to a bed.
"Sorry, sorry," he replies with a laugh, still grinning, "How are you feeling, Usopp?" he asks seriously a few seconds later.
"I'm fine Luffy. It takes more than that to bring the Great Captain Usopp down," I boast, puffing my chest out slightly, causing Luffy to laugh loudly nodding his head energetically. He grabs my hand, dragging me over to where the rest of the crew is playing some card. Sitting down between him and Chopper, I join in the game. We spend the rest of the day sitting around talking, joking, drinking and play cards.
A few days later, they decide it is finally time to ask me about Sanji. I had spent a lot of time thinking about what I should tell them, and I had decided on the truth. So, sitting in the galley, I told them everything. After my story was finished, I look up at the shocked faces of everyone around me.
"How much of that story is true? There is no way that Sanji would betray us like that." Nami asked, glaring slightly at me as some of the other crew members shot quick glances at me. I look down, feeling hurt that one of my best friends would accuse me of lying about something so important.
"I..I know I exaggerate a lot of things, but I would never do it with something as important as this. I wouldn't lie about something like this." I defend, unable to keep the hurt out of my voice.
"There is always the possibility that they were aware that Long-nose was still conscious and were just tricking him…but there is also the possibility that Cook has actually betrayed us," Robin says softly, calmly sipping her tea.
"No, Sanji wouldn't do that…and Usopp wouldn't lie about it. We'll find Sanji and bring him back," Luffy states, before standing up, putting his hat on and walking out onto the deck. Everyone laughs slightly, nods their head and follows him out.
I make my way below deck to work on some ammo, most of mine went missing when I was taken, thankfully they had found my bag and Kabuto, though the bag was completely empty. I hadn't gotten around to working on them for the last few days, not wanting to be away from the crew, or inside, for very long, but right now I didn't really want to be around anyone. I know that I lie a lot, but I never thought that it would actually make the rest of the crew not trust me. Sighing loudly, I begin working on making my boshi, trying not to feel too hurt.