Disclaimer : I don't own One Piece or any of it's characters.

A / N : I'm going to be away from my computer for a week *cries*. So, I wanted to get this out before I go, but I swear I'll get started on the next chapter as soon as I get back! Might even write up a draft while I'm gone~

The few future pirates, but current straw hats all sat around their shared house with a golden package on the table in front of them. Right after the incident at the cabin the group brought the sleeping cook home to a very pissed off and very tired Zeff, who quickly grabbed the cook from the swordsman's hands, shot him a glare and slammed the door back shut behind him.

Needless to say, Zoro did not want to cross that man. He felt as though he was already on his shit list for bringing home a wasted son, and the look that the elder man shot his way was enough to assume that one out of his very short list of strikes was down.

But that wasn't the teens largest concern at the moment as he leaned against the counter behind him and waited for someone to break the tense silence that had filled the room as soon as they entered the building. Luffy had brought the gift in, knowing that it was wrong for him to do so, but as the cooks friend, he couldn't just let some psycho demolish his car, take a photo of the group, and then leave Sanji something. It could be a foot for all they know.

"OK, so let me get this all straight." Usopp finally spoke up, unable to stay quiet any longer. "First we have a fun night, Sanji gets hammered, we play truth or dare, when we go to call it a night and someone hiding in the woods takes our photo, who also probably was the one to key and destroy Luffy's car, he left a scary ass message, and didn't touch a single thing of Sanji's, but instead, left him a gift. Is that everything? Or did a ghost possess someone too?"

Nami rolled her eyes and smacked the artist on the arm, making him wince and sigh. "Sorry, but come on guys. This is insane, what are we going to do? We have no way of knowing who that guy was!"

"Well he obviously knew where we were going to be. But only we knew about the party, unless someone overheard about it at school." Nami stated, eyes still locked on the box as she spoke.

"Are we not going to comment on the fact that whoever did this is obviously after Sanji?" Zoro ground out, not liking how they were avoiding saying that. Who else could that message of been about?

It wasn't a coincidence that the person who took the photo obviously directed it at the blonde, or that none of his objects were touched or that the words etched on the car were about a male. Sanji obviously had a stalker. Whether or not he was just someone from school, or someone that saw him in the restaurant, the fact remained that he was dangerous. The events of today proved that.

"But why? I mean... Ya, I can see WHY someone would like Sanji, but why go through such lengths?" Usopp asked in confusion. "Why key a car and stalk him? Does he even know?"

"No. I don't think he dose." Luffy responded as he crossed his arms and grabbed the package, gently looking over the box for any tags. "I stopped by his house on Wednesday for food and his step father was the only one home-"

"That old guy that tried to burn Zoro with his eyes?" Usopp asked jokingly as Luffy simply nodded.

"Ya, he let me in and made me some awesome food, but while he was in the kitchen... I saw this exact same wrapping paper in the garbage. Same ribbons too." He said, making Nami cock an eye in confusion.

"Wait, so they do know? Why don't they go to the police?" She asked.

"No. I think.. I think just Zeff knows. I don't think Sanji is aware of any of it. I mean, why else would they move so suddenly and Sanji not get told why? Maybe his dad knew about this guy and moved to get away?" Luffy asked, showing that despite his rather joking and childlike nature, he could be smart when he wanted.

"But why wouldn't Zeff tell him that? If I had a stalker then I would want to know." Nami broke in as she took the gift from Luffy, who started shaking the package out of curiosity.

"Who cares? The old man has reasons for keeping this a secret. And I think we should tell him about what transpired today." The green haired teen said as he uncrossed his arms, and instead let them hand down at his sides. The others all thought on the statement for awhile before Luffy nodded.

"Ya, we should tomorrow. I don't want Sanji to know yet though, just in case Zeff has it handled. So lets skip third period and talk to him." They all nodded in agreement, thankful that the teachers were gone as to not hear their plans on ditching school. "But, we should still open that gift up."

Nami nodded for what felt like the hundredth time that day before carefully beginning to peel away at the perfectly wrapped gift. You could see the tremors in her hands as she opened the package, but no one would point it out nor blame her, they had no idea what was inside after all.

"Huh.." Once the initial paper was gone from the box, they were left with a bright blue, almost identical in color to Sanji's eyes, with golden ribbons of swirls adorning the top. It looked hand crafted, and very pretty. Nami gently ran her hand over the wood, whistling as she realized, yes this was handmade.

"Open it." Luffy instructed before adjusting his hat. This was meant for Sanji, he already knew that the box wouldn't be tampered with or have anything that could damage the cooks precious hands.

Nami then gently removed the lid of the box, ignoring the fact that everyone was wrapped around her in anticipation, practically taking her air as they waited to see what was inside the box.

Once the lid was off the group simply stared down at the contents, all equally confused as they noticed it was full of upside down photos, hiding the pictures, with a simple crisp note on the top that was folded in half.

Usopp grabbed the note and flipped it open, reading it aloud as soon as he did so with no hesitation.

"Hello again my love,

I apologize for all of this. I do now realize that you have not been getting my presents again. Your father, who I will be sure to remove from the picture soon, must of seen the note that you actually received. I am just thankful that you got that watch. It looks lovely on you.

But non the less, I will be getting my presents and love to you. I know what window enters to your room, and I do need to say sorry once again for entering without asking, you just look so adorable when sleeping.-"

"What the fuck?" Zoro asked through grit teeth as he listened to the message. "The creepy fuck snuck into his house?"

"We need to show this to Zeff tomorrow, maybe he'll get better security?" Nami asked softly, stomach turning as Usopp read off the contents of the note. She never would of thought that the cook would of had someone like this after his affection, he didn't deserve the harassment.

"Continue, Usopp." Luffy broke in before everyone could start shouting. He wanted to know how much this person shared with the cook, maybe something would hint at who he was.

"R-Right... Um, I have noticed too that you have conjured up a new group of friends. And I must say that I don't approve of them, dear. They will just use you like the other ones did. They will hurt you and repeat what the others did on New Years.

I don't need to remind you of what they did, do I? I know that it hurts to think about Sanji, but I just want you to be safe and happy. I am the only one that can give that to you. Which is why I killed all of deserved it, and now they won't hurt you ever again. And I will do the same to these new 'friends', before they even get to the point of damaging you. You don't need to worry-" Usopp paused for a moment. "Um, the writing here gets really scratchy here..."

"Here, I'll read it." Nami took the note, being the better to decipher words after having to proof read Luffy's writing many times and began to read. "They got you drunk. Just like they did. It's only a matter of time before they cant resist themselves and rape you. Just like they did. But don't worry, this time I am here. I can stop them if they do anything.

I will protect you. But until they make a move, I will simply watch how adorable you get when intoxicated. Very cute. So cute. Stunning. Why can't I just touch you. So adorable.

My apologize. I just get so... Anxious when around you. I wish I didn't need to keep my distance, but alas I will need to until I have wiped out those around you. Then I can have you all to myself. It will be amazing, and wonderful and I will treat you like the prince that you are.

And don't fret, because that will be soon. Until then, stay safe and rest easy. I love you, Sanji.

-G"

The others were silent as Nami stopped. All processing the note before Nami slammed her fists on the table, startling the others before she started shouting.

"Sanji was raped?! Why didn't he... Why didn't he tell us? Oh god..." She then gripped onto her hair between her fingers, pulling at the strands as she shook her head.

"Nami." Luffy placed a hand on her shoulder and gave a gentle squeeze. "It's OK. He probably didn't tell us because he's trying to move on, and forget that it ever happened. He's strong."

"Exactly. The cook wouldn't want to be looked down on simply because of that." Zoro broke in as he gently pried the note from her hands and re-folded it. They couldn't damage it, since it was evidence after all.

"What... What are the pictures?" Usopp asked shakily. Now scared of what they could possibly be after hearing what the stalker had writen to the blonde. Luffy took a small inhale before grabbing the box and flipping the first photo.

Only to puke at the picture of 4 mutilated, bloody, and very much dead teenagers who were all missing their eyes and hands. Marker was scrawled on the front of the photo in small scrawl at the bottom, reading off 'They both looked and touched you. But that won't happen every again my love' in shaky lettering.

Sanji groaned softly as he hugged his pillow close to his slim chest and attempted to open his crust filled eyes. It didn't get very far as the morning light struck him and made his already agonizing headache far worse.

He couldn't even recall what had occurred last night, just that he had more fun than he has in awhile. Which would of brought a smile to the teens cheeks, but any movement or thought process hurt his skull, so he simply lay on the bed, waiting for the pain to pass as he listened to the song birds outside, who Sanji typically enjoyed, but now they could of very well been screaming right in his ears.

"Oi. eggplant." Sanji groaned loudly as his door opened and his guardian walked in. Obviously holding some form of food as the smell hit the blonde like a truck, and made him hold a hand over his mouth to prevent vomit from spilling. "Good. You deserve everything you are feeling."

"Mmghh.. Go way..." The younger cook stated after swallowing and bringing the pillow up to his face, hiding his features from the man who had just set down his plate and mug and opened the blinds, letting more than a crack of light seep into the room.

"Idiot. You need to eat or the pain won't get better." Zeff stated harshly, not hiding the fact that he was mad at the other as he sat on the end of his bed. "Why didn't you tell me that you were going to the woods?"

"Huh..?"

"I'm not an idiot, eggplant. I also have a tracker on your phone."

"WHAT?!" Sanji shot up but then went immediately back down, gripping his skull in pain at the sudden movement and shout. "That is illegal..."

"You're my fucking son, idiot. And you were in the middle of the fucking woods until 2 in the morning, drunk off your ass. So why the fuck didn't you tell me?"

"I didn't know... They didn't tell me it was at a cabin till Friday... Fucking geezer..." Sanji groaned as he opened his eyes gently, and attempted to slowly warm up to the idea of moving and eating. "Besides, it was fun..."

"You're an idiot. And the only fucking one who was hammered was you." Zeff growled out as he grabbed the mug of coffee and handed it to the smaller cook, who was now sitting up and rubbing his eyes free of sleep.

"So..? Our teachers were there too... So why are you so mad?" The teen gently grabbed the cup and sipped on the contents, weening his stomach to open up more for food through the beverage.

"Because you are an idiot! What if the same thing happened from New Ye-"

"Shut the fuck up!" Sanji growled with a glare. "You... You have no right to talk about that night. It's over with. I don't... I don't want..."

"...I'm sorry, eggplant." Zeff sighed before crossing his arms above his chest. "But you do realize that I'm just worried, right? I just want you to be safe. And drinking is the worst thing you can do since you don't think properly."

"I know.. I know, I'm sorry." Sanji nodded and clasped the mug between both of his hands, gently rubbing the rim with him thumb as he looked down at the murky coffee. "I shouldn't of done that. But I was nervous, I like these guys... They're nice to me..."

Zeff looked over at the other who was smiling softly and sighed in turn. "I know. They seem like a good group of kids, but you know you don't need to impress them. I talked with that straw hatted bean the other day, he likes you for you. So you don't need to get drunk simply because you don't know what to say to them."

"...Fucking sentimental geezer." Sanji chuckled before taking another sip of his drink. His head was still pounding, but the coffee was helping as he spoke with his father.

"Shut it, skinny."

"Heh..."

"So, you going to sit in bed all day, you lazy shit? Or are we going to test out those new Sashimi knives I bought?"

Tbc.