Hello again for yet another 'Reviewer's Reply'! Today Vivi is taking the night off, but to fill in is Usopp! Who just happens to be in the neighborhood and broke my vase. (creepy smile at the other)
Usopp: Eep! I said I was sorry.
(glares) Sorry isn't going to cut it! Just be glad that I don't have a license to kill like Zoro.
Usopp: Why me?
Reviews, Usopp.
Usopp: Oh! Right! (picks up a review) This is from Kyo-kun.
I'm glad you liked that part and you're welcome on the small advertisement, even though you didn't ask for one. (smiles)
Usopp: (picks up a disc) Uh… kamiam714?
(looks scared) (listens to the disc) … I feel strangely honored.
Usopp: Ohh… kay… (picks up a review) From setr.
There will be mentions of it but you won't be able to see them for the next few chapters, sorry.
Usopp: (picks up a review) Loreto W.
I seriously love this person. I'm so glad you liked it. Well… That's all the time we have left. Remember, if your review doesn't get up here, it will in the next chapter.
Usopp: So… Can I go?
No. You stay for the ending as well.
Usopp: Why?
(glares) Because I said so.
Usopp: Death Star: Ketchup Blood. (tries to look like he's been hit and dying)
And don't ruin my carpet!
Chapter 49: Sanji's Advice
The sounds of doors from a taxi bus was heard driving onto the gravel as it left the gates, leaving the group in front of a three story mansion. Zoro's mouth hung open in a shocked way.
"Has anyone not taught you to keep your mouth closed?" Nami said.
"How the hell do you expect me to react!?" Zoro said as he pointed to the white, Victorian style mansion. "You said it was a beach house, not a fucking mansion!"
"Let's go!" Ben said. "Claim a room you want while it's still available!" With that said, Luffy, Usopp and Chopper ran up the marble steps and into dark oak doors.
"Wait a damn minute!" Nami shouted before running. "You're not getting the room with the ocean view!"
"Wait for me Nami-swan!" Sanji called as he carried his and Nami's bags in.
Everyone got settled in before getting some extra sleep.
Once everyone was rested, all of them went to the beach. It was a great day out and everyone had more than one way to spend the day. Ben, Shanks and Ace were joking with one another. All the women were either under a huge beach umbrella or were getting some sun. While everyone else was playing volleyball. Once that became dull, and the water was flat today, so they decided to play catch until Sanji had to make lunch.
When it started to be late in the afternoon, everyone went back into the house to relax. Zoro and Luffy were napping on the couch in the living room. Shanks and Makino in the master bedroom. Ben took out his old gun collection to some cleaning. Usopp, Kaya and Chopper were watching a movie. Nami was in her room of choice reading a magazine. Robin was in the study reading an old history book. Franky was in the garage, fixing up the cars in there. Brook was playing the piano. Vivi and Kohzu were out in the outside patio that would lead to a path towards the beach. Sanji was in the kitchen preparing for dinner that would be made later that day, and saw the two on the couch.
"How the hell do you do it?" He whispered to himself as he glared at the green-haired man.
After Dinner
"Oi! Marimo!" Sanji called out. "You're helping me with the dishes!"
"Since when, Crap-Cook!"
"Since now! Hurry your lazy ass up and get the dishes, Algae head!"
Zoro growled under his breath as he gathered the dishes and brought them to the kitchen.
As Sanji started to scrub the first plate, he asked. "How the hell do you do it." He handed the plate to the other, who looked completely lost.
"Do what?" He asked as he started to dry.
"Being able to get the attention from someone you love for a long period of time."
"Love? What the hell? Just what are you implying."
"You know what I'm talking about damn it! I've been giving someone I dearly love all the attention in the world for years. But you!" He glared at the other. "You just got it without even trying! How the hell is that possible with an ugly brute like you!"
"What the hell are you talking about!?"
"I'm talking about how you could get that special someone in the palm of your hand, while I still have to work blood and tears to get to that hand!"
"What?"
"Don't play dumb with me! You're looks are enough to make anyone think you're a Neanderfal! You love Luffy like I love Nami!"
"Whoa! Whoa! Luffy? He and I are just friends, you stupid ass!" Zoro shouted as he felt his face burn with anger.
"Oh don't give me that crap! I can see right through you!"
"Like hell you can! If you can see right through me, then why are you shouting crap instead of just pretending that I don't fucking exist! Besides you don't know what the fuck you're talking about!"
"OI!!" Ben shouted as he came in. "What the hell is going on in here!?"
"Nothing." Zoro said, seeing the other was hesitating. "Just had a disagreement that went off hand. Sorry."
Ben looked at the two, hard, before sighing heavily. "If I hear anything from either of you or if I hear anything break, both of you are sleeping outside!" With that, he left the two alone.
They were silent for a few minutes before Zoro spoke. "Like I said, Luffy and I are just friends. But if you're having problems trying to get Nami to notice you more you have to do something different."
"I don't need your shitty advice, especially since you don't realize you lucky you are."
"Lucky? Jeez! I can't believe I'm actually listening to you!" He looked at the other. "Look! If you want Nami so badly, why don't you do something different, like the way you act for one thing."
"Now I can't believe what I'm hearing!" Sanji said as he held out a plate.
"Well you're the one who wanted to pop the question all night, right?!" Zoro snapped and managed to grab the plate that was held out before it hit the floor.
Sanji froze and dropped the plate. When he saw the other come back up, he started to speak. "How the he-"
"You kept you hand in the right pocket all throughout dinner and you looked like some scared kid when you look at Nami." Zoro said when he saw the dumbfounded look. "What? Swordsmen have to be aware on a lot of things, even the smallest of details."
"Heh. That's funny to hear, since you're not aware of what's going on with you."
"That's your way of seeing things, and I have my way."
"Well shit…"
Zoro looked at Sanji from the corner of his eye and sighed. "Damn it…"
"What?"
"If you're serious about asking her, you could do at least this…"
"Whoa! Hold up! I'm not getting any romantic advice from you!"
"No shit, Detective Crap! I was about to say you should talk to Shanks and Kohzu!"
"Huh?" Sanji said, looking confused.
"Shanks has been married for however long and Kohzu is going to be married…" He waited for the other to get the hint, but unfortunately didn't. "Ask how they went about proposing and get an idea of your own!"
Sanji understood and dropped another plate, which was saved by Zoro.
"Dumbass…" He murmured to himself as he dried the plate.
"The world has ended…" Sanji said as he looked at the soapy water..
"Get over it, Princess. You have bigger issues then just getting advice from me."
"OUT OF MY KITCHEN!!" Sanji yelled as he kicked Zoro out of the door.
"Why that fancy ass prick!" He murmured as he stood up and dusted himself off.
"Zoro!"
He turned to see Luffy, who was at the other side of the dinning table.
"Got kicked out?"
"Quite literally."
Luffy laughed. "Well! Usopp, Chopper and I were going to play a board game, wanna play?"
"Why not…" Zoro said as he followed Luffy, which he felt tempted to hold onto the other, but shook it off. 'Damn Crap Cook! He's putting some stupid shit in my head. The bastard…' He thought, but the feeling remained.
How was that folks?
Usopp: (sigh) R&R please and you'll see Cupid and Vivi in the next chapter.
… (sighs and smiles) See ya later!
