Zoro got use to his new job and with a get together everyone went to three days before the open house time just went by fast. They ate breakfast together and Sanji left for a few hours of work that he couldn't get out of. He did say he would meet Zoro at the school. Zoro worked really hard trying to find a good balance. He went from working nights to not working at all. He needed to get into the flow again. He dropped Megumi off at school and went back home to clean a little and take a shower. He got the whole day off work so he's in no rush.
After a nice hot shower he gets out and get changed. With a lot of time to spare he makes lunch for both him and Sanji. He then sets off to get to the school after washing the dishes and kitchen. Zoro rounds the corner and sees the flood of parents walking in. He heads to the front gate to join the herd.
"Zoro!" Said person turn to see who's calling and finds them easily. He freezes as they walk up to him.
"Geh," Zoro voices, mouth open. "What are you wearing?" Zoro asks looking Sanji up and down. There the cook is in a navy blue suit with a tie to match. Was he wearing that this morning?
"I wanted to make a good impression to the other parents plus I was preparing meat and fish so the suit I wore this morning smells. What are you wearing?" Sanji asks looking at Zoro. He has his normal jacket on but he's wearing jeans that fold at his ankles. He's also not wearing boot he's actually wearing shoes, Vans to be exact. He didn't look like the Zoro he knows. He doesn't look like mommy Zoro. He doesn't even look like an adult for some reason he looks like a highschooler. Especially with the backpack he's wearing.
"It's a jumpsuit," Zoro says un-zipping his jacket half way to reveal the top half and the gray shirt he's wearing underneath. "I wore it for the rest of my pregnancy. Its really comfortable." Zoro explains. He then notes the bag in Sanji's hand. "Did you bring lunch?" Zoro asks.
"Yes, Zeff made it for us, wait you made some too?" Sanji asks as he watched Zoro's expression.
"Yes. I didnt think Zeff or you would have any spare time to cook."
"Well to late now." Sanji smiles.
"Yeah, let's just go in." Zoro says as he walk in. Sanji obviously had to take control when it came to finding the right class. As they neared her class Zoro once again finds himself being called.
"Zoro!" He turns to find one of the parent from last year coming up to him. Sanji stands behind him closely.
"Mary," Zoro announces with a smile.
"It's been a while. I hear Megumi and Kiki are in the same class. Oh is this your husband?" She says looking at Sanji.
"No." Zoro doesn't even consider it. No fluster and blush. Sanji felt disappointed and slightly sad. He answered that question so fast. "This is Megumi's father." So that's how he's going to be introduced as just Megumi's father. Is that it? It hurt Sanji a little.
"Oh, you did say he doesn't know because he's been busy. Well I'm glad to meet you. I'm Kiki's mom. Megumi is the friend of my daughter."
"I'm Sanji Vinsmoke. It's a pleasure to meet you." Sanji says. Zoro stares at them talking not registering what they're saying. He's thought about what to say for this. He's even mediated to not blush when asked. He didn't want to give Sanji any hints, or anyone else.
When he finally comes to he's at the door of Megumi's class. He walks in and sees her sitting down drawing like some other kids. "Megumi." He calls out. She whips her head around and her face lights up when she sees him. She jumps out of her seat and runs to him.
"You came!" She smiles as she hugs him.
"I said I would."
"Zoro, you're here." Zoro looks up to see a woman coming up to him.
"Ruby. It's been awhile. Is Sapphire in this class too?"
"Yes. It looks like Sapphire, Megumi and Kiki will be together again." She smiles. "Are you ready for the picnic?"
"Oh so it's a picnic again." Zoro says. He should tell Sanji.
"Oh right Megumi is your only child so this is your first time. It's a picnic every year until fifth and sixth grade. They have their lunch in the cafeteria."
"Good to know."
"What is?" Zoro turns to see Sanji standing there.
"Ruby!? Is Sapphire in this class too." They see Mary.
"Yes she is. And who is this?" She asks looking at Sanji.
"Sanji, Megumi's father."
"Nice to meet you."
"The pleasure is all mine." Sanji smiles. He felt sad that that is how Zoro is introducing him. It is true but does that mean that's how Zoro sees him. Will he never become more? More? Does he want more? But more in what way?
Sanji didn't think more on it.
The grown ups turn their heads to the front of the glass where the homeroom teacher is standing while the students go to sit in their seats as the teacher claps her hands to get everyone attentions. "Before heading off to lunch let's have the kids whose parents showed up today introduce them, we'll start in order." The teacher says.
One by one the kids get up and walk to their parents, or in some cases their whole family, and introduce their parents, or their family. Near the end of the list is Megumi. She stands up so proud, with a smile on her face. "My name is Megumi Vinsmoke-Roronoa." She bows, she then stands in between Sanji and Zoro. "This is my mommy," she motions to Zoro.
"Hello I'm Zoro Roronoa." Zoro bows.
"And this is my daddy," she motions at Sanji.
"Hi I'm Sanji Vinsmoke." Sanji waves. Sanji doesn't miss the way some of the other parents, those who didn't know him from last year, started whispering. Sanji felt ostracized. Is this what Zoro went through? But when he looked at Zoro he saw that he didn't care and wasn't paying them any attention.
Sanji smiled a little. Zoro has gotten softer but he's still the same. Not caring what others think about him, not giving others the time of day if they don't deserve it.
