After Megumi asked Zoro for a little brother the party continued on with Nami staring at Zoro trying to find out his size, and some others trying to think of something to get him for a present. So the rest of the night Zoro was being stared at, by Sanji too. Megumi was a little hurt that Zoro wouldn't give her a younger brother. Zoro tried to explain to her that a baby doesn't pop out of the ground in a cabbage or peach. It takes time for the baby to grow enough to come out of a mommy. She couldn't except his explanation so he just said no she couldn't have a little brother and that stopped the questions for now. Just remembering it gets him embarrassed, and the snickers he got from Nami, Vivi, Kaya, Usopp, Robin, Franky, Ace and Sabo. He couldn't even face Sanji.
After everyone left Zoro helped put some of Megumi's new presents away. She got some pretty hair accessories from Kiki and Mary, while Ruby and Sapphire gave her a picture frame decorated with fake jewels, at least Zoro thinks they're fake. The picture in the frame is of all three girls. It's the perfect picture for the frame. Nami had gotten her some bracelets and necklaces. Robin got her some books, Franky shared the same present since he didn't know what to get her. Usopp and Kaya got her a nice hat, saying everyone needs a nice hat. Ace and Sabo got her a toy from her favorite show. Chopper got her a notebook she could draw in while Brook got her coloring pencils and a box of sixty-four crayons with the sharpener on the back. They both planned what to get her. Vivi got her beautiful earrings, they kind of matched Zoro's but more girly.
He tucked Megumi into bed and said good night to her as he left her room closing it a little so the light from the living room doesn't shine to brightly inside. Zoro walks into the living room to see it's not as clean as he thought it would be. With dishes everywhere and wrapping paper scattered on the floor. He saw Sanji just standing there in front of one of the pictures of Megumi. "Is something wrong?" Zoro asks as he starts picking up discarded wrapping paper.
"Why?" Sanji says out loud. Zoro stood still, not understanding what he's talking about so he doesn't know what to answer. "Why was Zeff in the video?" Sanji asks. Zoro eyes widen in shock. "Zeff was the caring grand father and who was I in the video? An asshole trying to impress a girl."
"Sanji-" Zoro starts but Sanji doesn't let him continue.
"It's not just that! I missed so much of Megumi starting life. I hate it!" Sanji says still looking down at the frame picture. To busy with his emotions Sanji didn't notice Zoro setting down the wrapping paper he had picked up on the couch and standing next to him. Sanji flinched when he felt Zoro's hand on his back. Nervously he looks to see Zoro looking at him.
"Sorry. I didn't think the video would make you feel... sad, or hurt." Sanji looks away. He didn't think it would affect him as much either. During the party he had somewhat forgotten about it but now that they are alone, all the things he was feeling came rushing back. "But you can't think about that. It happened, it's on tape." Sanji scoffs, like anyone can forget. "Sanji do you want to think about what you missed and miss her still growing?" Zoro says. Sanji looks at Zoro. Still growing. Sanji looks around to see wrapping paper of all colors still on the floor, dishes on the table, and the drawings on the refrigerator. He made a fair point. He's there now.
Sanji hugs Zoro thanking him for making him feel better. Sanji pulls back and pecks Zoro on the cheek. Zoro just looks back at the man shocked with his cheeks blushing. The blush got deeper when he saw Sanji smile at him.
With the small talk they cleaned the apartment a little. Having enough time to cool his head and relax he thought about talking about them but he was enjoying the comforting silence. He didn't want to talk just yet so they just cleaned. Sanji cleaning the dishes and pots and pans that he used for the burgers. Zoro put the ripped wrapping paper in garbage bags and everything else that is trash. With trash bags full Zoro went and threw them away replacing the trash bag in the trash bin too, that was was full too. When Zoro came back he sweep up the hardwood floors.
Sanji turned to look at Zoro as he cleaned the last plate. Zoro is putting away the disks for the video of Megumi. He looks back at the dish he's cleaning. "Hey Zoro, I don't know how you feel about me but what I told you this morning is true. I like you. Have for a while now, I'm just wondering how you feel about me, I know with Megumi and all it's weird to be liking you when we should most likely be focusing on her and not on ou-"
"I like you too." Zoro says. Sanji turns all the around to look at Zoro. Hope in his eyes. "I like you too. You took care of me and Megumi when I got hurt, both times, whole heartedly. I really enjoy being with you."
"Really?" Sanji ask, a smile spreading on his face. Zoro nods. "You're not lying?" Sanji asks. Zoro shakes his head. Sanji lets out a breath, relief spreading throughout his body. "Good, that's good to hear."
Silence falls once again.
"Thanks," Zoro starts as a blush forms on his cheeks. He looks away then back at Sanji. "Thanks for the hamburger. It was really good."
"Better than Zeff?" Sanji asks, setting the dish on the dish rack to dry.
"I don't remember how good Zeffs was but I do remember it being good and satisfying my craving." Zoro answers shoving the box of videos next to the t.v stand. Zoro stands up and gets close to Sanji.
"Would you say my burger is the best?" Sanji asks.
"The best I've had in four or five years." Zoro smiles. "I'm heading to bed." Zoro says waving Sanji off. "Good night." Zoro says with a last grin and wave. Sanji finishes what he's doing and goes to bed himself.
