CHAPTER 9
RAVEN'S POV:
The day Sanji proclaimed that we were together was well, pretty awkward. We became blue in the face from Starfire's hugs, Sanji was jeered at by Zoro ("Who knew you would actually get a girlfriend?"), and we were both glared at by Robin and Nami. I could tell by the looks on their faces that we had 'stolen' the one they wanted to be theirs.
The fact that Nami liked Sanji surprised me, as I thought she just wanted to use him. In fact, I thought she was lesbian. I mean, she has been traveling the world for a while now and she hasn't met any man that she likes.
I knew Robin liked me though. I've always known. But he never said anything. For someone so brave, he is scared. Scared, possibly, that I would turn him down? That I would frighten those who saw us together? I needed someone who wouldn't be afraid. I needed Sanji.
Hmm? I hear footsteps. I got up from my bed, putting aside the book of Azar, and walked to the door. I open the door to find Sanji frantically pacing the area in front of my room.
"Sanji? What are you doing?" I asked. A nervous smile grew on his face as he grabbed my shoulders and pushed me backwards into my room, pressing me into a wall. "What is the meaning of this?!" I shouted, struggling against his grip. He did not answer with words, but rather with a light kiss. As his lips parted, his hands entangled themselves in mine.
"Raven, I really like you. I don't know why, but ever since I first saw your face those weeks ago-I knew we were meant to be. I've never felt this way before, not even with Nami. I love you." he exclaimed. He kissed me softly on my forehead, right above my gemstone, and let his fingers escape from mine. He walked out of my room, lighting a cigarette on his way out.
I stood in shock, not so much from the kisses but, from his words. His three words.
I - Love - You.
Sanji had just answered some of my questions that I didn't have enough courage to ask.
