Venison
Topic: Food
Rating: PG-13
Pairing: Sanji/Chopper...kinda...I guess...
Word Count: 172
In the beginning, Chopper had always been a little more afraid of the cook than any of his new nakama.
Maybe it was because he had wanted to cook and eat him when they first met.
Or perhaps it was the serious matter-of-fact tone he had used when he said the only reason he wanted Chopper on board was as emergency food supply.
Then, he saw the way Sanji would fight Luffy, sparing no effort to protect their food. And the way he was always bringing the ladies things to eat, lavishing the objects of his affections with what he deemed most precious in the world.
And especially those times when he would rest a hand on top of Chopper's hat as he hid behind the cook, frightened by the loud voice of Nami screaming at their captain.
A light touch that meant to comfort.
A silent offer of protection.
A gesture to show he cared.
And Chopper couldn't help but think, that sometimes, it's not so bad being food after all.