Zoro seemingly was going to keep his word. Sanji hadn't seen him since his crappy proposal statement and after they'd told Zeff. The swordsman had stormed off, saying something about needing to get some things settled. Well, it appeared so because just like Sanji stepping down from his swim team captain position, there was a rumor about why the kendo captain would've done the same. It was club captain resignation chaos. It was interestingly petty who all cared about that though.

A lot of the rumors were that Sanji had quit because he'd come down with some illness, then his now revealed by suspicion, boyfriend the kendo captain Zoro had quit his club duties to spend more time with his lover while they still had time. It honestly made the blonde laugh. When had they become some sort of TV drama? Then again… He figured there were some shows he could've been on recently if he had wanted to.

"Zoro! You ARE the father!" Usopp joked, pointing at the swordsman across from the table, reenacting TV trash.

Luffy, who was sitting next to him, having fully indulged in his lunch in the first five minutes flat, let out a low call of 'oohhhhh.'. Sanji took a deep breath, his eyebrow twitching. He honestly hoped that this wouldn't become the normal occurrence at lunch, though they all did seem to be thrilled that Zoro was back and less angry.

When the Marimo had first started to walk over, the crew had begun to tense, unsure of how things would go down. They thought after all that the two of them, Sanji and Zoro, were still fighting. They were surprised though to see the Marimo taking the seat closest to the cook, acting like everything was normal. Even Sanji seemed a little nervous, then confused at how calm he was, especially considering what they had gone through that previous weekend.

But after feeling their weird gazes and glaring them off, then Nami calling him out on finally realizing his mistake, things went back to normal. It was nice. Zoro stared at the end of Usopp's accusing fingertip. He raised an eyebrow and looked over at Sanji.

"I better be the father." He mumbled.

Sanji glowered at him. "Of course you are, you shitty Marimo! You think I've been sleeping around?"

Already they were butting heads again across the table. Nami rolled her eyes before pushing them away from one another.

"Quit it you two! It's bad for the babies!" She nagged, sitting back down in her seat.

Chopper, who was sitting next to her and had dropped his fork at the display, thanked her quietly. He wasn't sure how brave he was just yet about stopping those two from fighting with each other.

Sanji sat back down into his chair with a slight hiss, his hand resting against his stomach. It was getting tighter, the uniform shirt and vest and he could feel it when he moved too much, feel the way it rippled around his growing pouch. It rattled Sanji a bit at how fast things were progressing, but then again he supposed that's how it worked with two. What would he do when his uniform didn't fit? Did they have school maternity wear? He highly doubted it.

Zoro glanced over, putting down his utensil and furrowing his brows. Sanji looked a tad bit distressed, though it seemed he was the only one to notice, the others having gone back to their shenanigans. He leaned over, noticing the cook's hand on his abdomen. Was everything alright?
"You alright?" He said lowly, as to not bring more attention he knew the cook wouldn't enjoy.

Sanji glanced over at Zoro, slightly confused at why the swordsman was worrying at all, he wasn't acting weird was he?. He nodded.

"Yeah… I'm fine." He reassured.

He wasn't about to tell Zoro his clothes were starting not to fit, not after the bastard had seen that first hand at his house and seemingly enjoyed everything about that. Which reminded him, what did Zoro have to run off so quickly to go do that day? If he went to buy him some sort of shitty ring… Nah, though he wouldn't have doubted it with how determined he looked. He decided to change the subject.

"Oi, Marimo, where did you rush off to the other day?" He asked softly in return.

Zoro still stared at him a moment concerned, but trusted the cook enough that if something was really bothering him, he'd confide in him... Hopefully. He scratched the back of his head, glancing off for a second before back to Sanji. He had to ask what he went to do. Well, it wasn't like he wouldn't find out anyway.

"Just... Did some research and stuff is all." He said simply, staring back at his lunch tray and shifting some of it around. Surely that's all he needed to hear to be satisfied. Then again this was the cook.

"Research and stuff?" Sanji was definitely not buying it. "Like what?"
Zoro let out a small growl, glaring back over at the cook. So persistent! Just like always! Why couldn't he just be satisfied with that!

"I… looked at stuff we'll need and… I applied for some jobs alright cook? Damn."

Sanji sat back in his chair a little stunned. It was one thing to hear Zoro's words of dedication, but to see that he was actually going through with it... It made his cheeks warm and he hated it. He swallowed a little nervously at that. He himself only had only a few more weeks, tops that he'd be able to work at the restaurant, which now that Zeff knew about him consisted of very little work hours. Because of that he wasn't going to have nearly enough money to take care of twins… Then thankfully, there was Zoro.

He was definitely stepping up to the father role of providing. He only had anxieties about it. They were still teenagers after all and in high school, the jobs available to them weren't necessarily the best. He hated it but because ultimately they would be on their own, since Sanji wouldn't take advantage of Zeff's kindness for long, a lot of the support would have to be coming from Zoro for a while.

"Did you get any?" Was his next question.

Zoro sighed. Usually it would've have been a different response from the cook, like why the hell are you getting so many jobs and spend more time with me. But it was okay. They were growing up and they were still together, supporting one another. Starting a family. He nodded.

"Yeah a few. Start them this week."

Nami and Chopper were watching them from across the table. It was kind of cute, watching the two expecting parents talking quietly, their bodies turned slightly inward toward each other. Nami sighed, resting her chin in her hand and enjoying the endearing view.

"It's so good to see them getting along again. Ne, Chopper?" She glanced over at the doctor. "How did you guys get Zoro to come around?"

Chopper nodded his head but then froze at the second part of her statement. He laughed nervously, in one of those ways that meant he knew more than he was willing to say.

"W-well, y-you know, we just showed him an ultrasound and then he knew!" He attempted to explain.

Nami wasn't buying it though, Chopper was extremely easy to read through. They both weren't expecting the head forcing its way between them, a massive toothy grin on its face.

"Sanji had another ultrasound!? I want to see!" Luffy was nearly across the table to grab at Sanji's bag.

Sanji, who had been distracted until Luffy's loud announcement, what an idiot, grabbed his backpack out of the way fast.

"Luffy! The hell are you doing you moron?! Get off the table!" Sanji snapped, staring at Luffy as he lay chest down between their trays. It seemed he'd been so excited he was willing to dive across the table.

"But Sanji! I want to seee!"

Usopp, who was still a little shocked that the person he was talking with decided to dive across the table, sat back in his seat then looked back over at the couple. "There's a new ultrasound of the babies?"

Nami smiled, lifting her head from her hand. "Sanji-kun! Please you have to show us!"

Sanji, who was already blushing from his earlier conversation with the shit head, blushed a little more at the attention. Why did he like them being interested again? He looked down at his bag, slowly unzipping it to fetch the ultrasound, his own copy that was different from Zoro's, whom he glanced at for a slight second before pulling it out. He handed it out to the demanding masses, who huddled around to see.

"Sugoiiii!" Luffy exclaimed in the center, he was the one holding the ultrasound. "They're so much bigger!"

Nami giggled over his shoulder. "Look at how cute. This one looks like it is sucking its thumb."

Sanji and Zoro were wearing the same sort of oddly fascinated expressions, watching their friends freak over their ultrasound. It was totally different than how each of them had reacted to say the least. It was weird seeing it from this side. Chopper was smiling at them encouragingly, because obviously that was the reaction normal people would have had to ultrasounds.

Usopp was the first person to pull away from the ultrasound and over to the others.

"When will you be able to tell what genders they'll be?" He asked.

Both parents glanced over to Chopper, who danced slightly in his seat at being the center of attention again.

"Uh, well, soon we should be able to see!" He fumbled his fingers on the table. "Since
Sanji is maybe in his fourth month or so..."

His voice traveled off as he tried to remember exactly what he knew about pregnancy and when little things like that could be determined, though he got distracted when he spotted the color of hot pink moving their way. He was staring enough that everyone had noticed, turning to look. Sanji's stomach slightly churned at the sight.

If it had been before the previous week and weekend, he probably would have been happy to see Perona approaching their table, being the lady lover he was, however since becoming pregnant and then later spotting her wrapped around Zoro's arm... He'd nearly forgotten that part of the night, hell he'd sworn and tried to put all of that night behind him. But why was she approaching them now? For Zoro? Had Zoro really... Tried moving on and going out with her? What did that say about everything he'd committed to so far?

Though, as he glanced over at the brute, he didn't seem very surprised or excited to see her. In fact he wasn't paying attention. Nami took the moment to snatch the ultrasound from Luffy and hide it in her lap under the table. They didn't need anyone else to find out about their secret just yet.

Perona approached the table, holding her pink and black plaid purse close to her side. She batted her heavy make upped eyes and looking at each one of them like they were promptly lower than dirt. Until finally she glanced at Zoro and her face seemed to brighten.

"Zoro! What happened to you at the party? You just stormed off, so un cute." She whined, frowning.

Zoro, having heard his name, looked up and over at her, lowering his eyebrows like he was actually trying to make out what or who she was. He didn't want to think of the party, all he knew about it was how drunk he'd gotten and then... Moments he'd rather forget entirely. He sat back in his chair, looking her over.

"Who are you?" He blurted out finally.

Nami nearly snorted, but kept her composure. Luffy was digging into his ear for the moment and turned back to Usopp and Chopper to talk about something else. Sanji, though having had concerns about Zoro and Perona being an item, glared at him for his rude behavior, even if it relieved him he didn't seem to recognize her. Perona looked phased though, taking a frustrated step back and trying to calm herself down.

After putting up a false smile she let out a wicked laugh. "Horo horo horo~ you're funny! Are we still on for this Friday?"

Now Zoro looked even more confused, maybe even slightly angry. "On for what?" He growled, though Perona didn't seemed phased. She actually looked thrilled he'd answered.

Sanji could only imagine if this was how Zoro talked to her sober, how had he'd reacted to her at the party drunk...? If he acted certain ways with other people. No he wouldn't think about it. He had to think about something else. He finished off his lunch quickly.

"Horo horo horo. Our date."

"Date? Hell no. Not interested." Snorted Zoro.

Sanji had to resist hitting him. There were other ways to turn down the ladies. Though he was relieved to keep hearing nothing between them was possible. He decidedly reached over and stole some of the Marimo's fries since they looked good.

"Oh but you said... At the party..."

Zoro gritted his teeth. Shit. Just what he needed, more things from that party he could regret. He watched though as Perona's hopes seemingly shattered in front of them. He averted his eyes. Dammit he didn't want to have some chick crying out in front of them or some shit like that.

"Sorry it's just, I'm with someone." He finally muttered, his sympathies being played with.

Sanji froze with a fry half way into his mouth and he looked up at Zoro with wide eyes. If this bastard even dared to say anything more about this and confirm those rumors...!

Perona was frozen, totally ignoring Nami's eyes on her while she tried hiding her amusement. The pink haired girl cleared her throat. She had no idea that Zoro had been with anyone, he hadn't acted like it at the party. But now she needed to know! There were always rumors but, it wasn't confirmed.

"Really? With who?" She squeaked.

Zoro sighed. He didn't have to look over at the cook to know about the death glare he was receiving. But really, Zoro felt some things needed to be revealed already. After all, Sanji was pregnant. Though most people didn't notice now, it wouldn't take long until it was pretty obvious. People were bound to ask questions and he wasn't going to just let Sanji face that alone. At least this way they'd know Sanji would have someone there.

"Sanji."

Sanji nearly choked mid-fry, prompting a squeal from Chopper fearing for his life. He was okay though, grabbing Zoro by his shirt and dragging him close to growl into his face.

"The hell did you just say Marimo?!" He snapped. "The fuck do you think you are doing!?"
Perona gasped, taking another dramatic step back. Zoro was gay!? He and Sanji were together? She had just thought that those were rumors and in no way could a muscle and manly man like Zoro be gay... Though Sanji, he was flamboyant enough most people just assumed. But it was hard to read whether or not the swordsman was telling the truth, considering the blonde was yelling into his face and he was just grinning and enjoying every minute of it.

Sanji finally dropped Zoro and turned back to Perona.

"Miss, I assure you, there is no way in hell I would ever be in relations with this Neanderthal-"

There was an echo of gasps in the lunch room as people who hadn't been paying attention before, watched as Zoro tugged Sanji close to him and kissed him. Sanji's face and the top of his ears went scarlet as he pushed Zoro roughly away. Before anyone could do anything though the bell rung and people scattered.

Zoro looked into those shocked blue eyes as the cook wiped his lips with the back of his hand. Nami finally let out her laughter, getting up from her seat. It was so interesting to see them finally openly affectionate after always playing it off as nonexistent. All their friends obviously knew better.

Luffy and Usopp stuck out their tongues. They approved of their friends relationship, sure, but open displays of affection were gross. Chopper giggled. Perona had fled as soon as the kiss had begun, her fan girl heart unable to handle it.

Sanji's expression was blank. He was going to kill that swordsman! As his facial features began to revert back to absolutely livid though, Zoro got up from his seat, acting completely normal.

"The hell..." He began, watching him but getting up as well. "What the hell was that shit Marimo!? What happened to keeping it a fucking secret or is your skull too thick to understand what a secret is?"
Zoro sighed, scratching at the back of his head. "They'd begin asking questions anyway, Cook." He shrugged. "'Sides, now they'll know not to mess with you or them." He gestured with his hand to Sanji's stomach before grabbing his lunch tray.

The cook's heart flipped at the gesture, mostly because it made his heart race whenever Zoro tried bringing up the babies. Also made him defensive. Did Zoro realize it was already getting difficult to hide, even still early? He knew people would talk? But shit! He also thought he couldn't handle himself? Didn't he know that Sanji was willing to say fuck the world and do this by himself? Though he was extremely thankful that wasn't the case.

"You don't think I could handle them on my own?" Sanji challenged.

"Oi, I didn't say that, just-"
"Oh shut up Marimo." Sanji glared at the swordsman's tray, grabbing the last of his fries he wasn't going to eat and biting into them. "And what did I tell you about wasting food! It pisses me off!"
Zoro's lips spread into a grin and suddenly Sanji wanted to shrink, realizing what he'd just done. He'd been craving a little more lately, but was struggling to keep it a minimal, but now his munchies were getting the better of him. He stole fries right off Zoro's tray before he could throw him away. Could this lunch session get any worse!? Face still flushed he smacked the bottom half of the fries back on the tray, grabbed his bag and stormed off to join the others. He still had to get the ultrasound back from Nami.