Zoro turned to look at the clock. He should get ready, Sanji said he's going to be here soon. Sanji had planned on taking him out on a date. They've had many at home dates so it's a change of pace to go out today. Sanji had also said to wear something on the fancy side. It was almost the time Sanji said he'll be here.

Zoro took Megumi and they both got washed. Zoro helped Megumi get ready for bed. He just got her in her pajamas and made sure that her hair is dry. It was still to early for her to go to bed but Zoro wanted her ready before he leaves. When he's done Megumi puts on a Mr. Mask movie while Zoro got ready for his date.

He went with a suit that Vivi had given him recently. It was an all black suit with a black dress shirt and red tie. Its was close to his figure but it wasn't tight. He styled his hair but not with the same care he would if he were to style Megumi's hair. He set his winter coat, gloves and scarf out by the door.

Now all set he sat next to Megumi waiting for both the babysitter for the night and Sanji.

Sanji rushed. Taking care of the last customers took a little longer than he thought it would. So he rushed to the Baratie to take a quick shower and get dressed for his date with Zoro. After he finished that he rushed, but is careful, as he drove to the jewelry store.

Then it took awhile for him to find a parking spot for at least five minutes, he's just picking something up.

When he did find a parking spot he rushed inside for his item. The lady that handled it was careful with it as she handed it over. Sanji was careful to. She opened the small black box to find a golden ring with a small amethyst stone in the middle. He had talked to the designers about this ring for weeks after his date with Megumi. He wanted the ring to be perfect for Zoro, even if Zoro doesn't accept it now it'll be here when he is ready. He smiled and nodded, giving praises to the designer and thanking the worker for their help. He slipped it into his pocket and left to pick up Zoro.

He drove nervously thinking about it. Megumi is fine with them getting married but how is Zoro? He's already decided that even if Zoro doesn't say yes he'll wait until Zoro is ready if he's not ready now. But he is ready for this.

Sanji parked his car, left it on and went into the elevator to go pick up Zoro. He looked at his watch and frowned. He's not majorly late but he is late. He didn't like that but it happens. Hopefully Zoro isn't upset with him. Some things he has no control over.

He sprinted to their door. He didn't want to be sweating before their date. He's got it all planned out. He knocks on the door like a gentleman. He hears the door open and smiles as he sees Zoro standing there all dressed up. Sanji smiled meekly at Zoro with how good he looks. He's now more nervous than before. "Ready?" He asks.

"Kaya's not here yet." Zoro says frowning. Sanji does too.

"Did something happen? Or is she just late?" Sanji asks.

"Don't know. Hopefully she's okay." Zoro says. Sanji nods, traffic was very bad. Luckily their reservation is much later.

"Zoro! Sanji!" They turn to see Kaya running over.

"Are you okay?" Zoro asks.

"Yes I'm fine." She gives him a smile. "Usopp was working very hard the last three days that he passed out. I was taking care of him made sure there was something to eat when he wakes up. Also the traffic was horrible." She says taking a chance to take deep breaths now that she's here.

"As long as you're both fine." Zoro says stepping to the side to let her in. As Kaya took her shoes off Zoro put his dress shoes on.

"Is Megumi asleep?" She asks. Zoro shakes his head.

"She's watching a movie. She's already showered and dressed in her pajamas. After the movie is over put her to bed." Zoro orders. Kaya nods.

"Shall we go?" Sanji asks. Zoro nods.

"See you soon." Zoro waves bye to Kaya as she closes the door. Locking it after.

Sanji and Zoro walk down to the car. Now that they were alone Sanji couldn't think about anything but the proposal. It was all that's on his mind and he couldn't calm down his heart now.

"So where are we going?" Zoro asks as Sanji pulled out of the garage.

"To a restaurant my friend owns. Its called From Now To Tomorrow." Sanji says.

"That's the one you took Megumi to isn't it?" Zoro asks.

"Yes. I didn't know he owned it. Wait you've meet him before. I don't know if you remember him though. His name is Gin."

"When did I meet him?" Zoro asks.

"Back in middle school." Zoro shakes his head. He doesn't remember. "Well it has been a long time. When I was there with Megumi he showed himself and joined us for while." Sanji says.

"Are you going to take her out again? She wants to. She asked me if you had a secret plan too." Zoro smiles at Sanji remembering Megumi trying to covertly talk to him about it.

"Yeah. Maybe we'll do something different. Maybe I'll take her to ice skate." Sanji suggests with a smile.

"Well if you do that bring the camera with you." Zoro tells him.

"I'll remember that." Sanji smiles.

He felt less nervous now. Things are good. Let him enjoy the date before asking questions and talking. Have fun before it gets serious.

Zoro walked next to Sanji, arms linked together. Zoro looked at the line as they walked past them.

"There's a long line." Zoro points out.

"Its a line for walk ins." Sanji tells Zoro. He nods at the blonde. For a second he thought that they were cutting in line.

Sanji does a lot of the talking. Zoro was busy looking around the place. It's always interesting going into different restaurants, so use to going to the Baratie and All Blue, seeing the interior of both restaurants. It's like seeing someone else's dream come true.

They are lead to the second floor, a two person table near the window. It was so beautifully decorated, with a white lilies in the vase, surrounded by mint leaves. Sanji knew the seat as the one he sat at with Megumi. It was the same one but decorated more than with Megumi. Sanji helped Zoro sit down in the seat, then sat down himself. They were both given a menu.

When the waiter left Sanji decided to start as they were both looking through the menu, since they were both somewhat distracted. "Zoro, I know you said you don't mind getting married to me but how far in the future do you see that happening?" Sanji asks taking a quick peek at Zoro before looking back down at the menu, not wanting to get caught by Zoro. Not that it mattered if he was.

Zoro shrugs. "I don't really know. I'm fine with when ever as long as you're ready for it. It's a big step. For both of us."

"Are you not ready? Like you said it's a big step for us."

"Well," Zoro voices as he sets the menu down to give Sanji a serious gaze. "After you talked to me about I've asked people from work, granny Cindy, even Robin and Franky about their views on marriage."

"What did they say?" Sanji sets down his menu to look at the marimo.

"It's about us. Are we ready? What they had all told me is both more and the same. That we are both individuals that love and have promised to be together, but sometimes we are one. It's all about being 100 to 100. We help each other, but sometimes only when the other person wants too. Also about loving who the other person is, not about changing them through marriage. I didn't know that was something people thought." Zoro says. Sanji taught about what Zoro had said. So he's had help in his thinking. He couldn't help but think about his own parents.

His mother seemed to have fallen in love with his father for who he is. Not once did he get the hint that his mother was trying to change his father. They were happy for a time. They were different but the same. "So what's your thought, after the advice?"

"Yes."