Midnight. It was Usopp's turn to remain in the crow's nest tonight. He looked out through one of the many windows. Well, that went horribly wrong. Can't believe I left him like that. Simply after Sanji turned on the water and began washing the dishes again, Usopp fled just like that. There wasn't anywhere specific to run, or walk in his case. The men's quarters was a good hiding spot till everyone gone to bed. Just before that, Usopp made sure to leave out of the place and take Zoro's spot in the crow's nest, volunteering for the spot that night. There was a slight breeze outside, though of course, Usopp wouldn't be able to feel it where he was. The ship had been passing by some small islands with a few trees on them. There were well over a couple hundred tiny islands scattered throughout the waters.
It was very calming to witness, at the same time for Usopp, it seemed a bit risky. The Sunny could easily ram into any of these small islands, and from what Robin told them, some sink into the ocean or rise out of nowhere. The Grand Line was such a strange place that islands could sink or rise as they please, almost as if they were alive. Yawning, Usopp laid back on the seats lined around the walls. He closed his eyes, about ready to fall asleep. He looked up at the low ceiling, his mind blank.
"I screwed up. But whatever, he got his answer."
Yeah, the wrong answer.
"What do you expect me to do? I can't just yell out loud how I feel!"
You can let him know that it wasn't a 'no'. You're just messing up even more. Making him wait longer. Do you really want that?
"No. I don't want to make him wait anymore." He took a moment to pause. "But he's not now. He thinks I still don't like him. So… he got an answer."
Hasn't stopped him before, right? That was true. First time, Sanji vowed to wait for him.
"But why would he keep on waiting? I mean he assumed the wrong answer… so he thinks I mean no this time."
It was a wild guess. You stalled so he got pissed and assumed you were just bullshitting.
"A-Ah… Something I was trying not to do."
Yeah, Mr. I'm-so-funny. Try to be more serious next time.
"I was trying to be serious! I just got overly nervous. Jeez, gimme a break here!"
You had two whole years to think this over. Two Years. Two. Years.
"That doesn't make it any easier! Reciting to a tree doesn't help either! It's not the real thing."
Hmm, there's a good point.
"Tomorrow, I'll just apologize and leave it at that." He huffed, satisfied with his decision.
And not give him the truth? Sounds cowardly.
"Shut up, Sogeking."