"Ah sweet!" Some guy in the line, who Sanji recognized to be on a lot of the sports teams, stepped out to get a good look at them. "We got both Zoro and Sanji in our class?"
Another guy next to him, they must've been friends or some shit like that, nodded with a grin. "Aw shit. This whole class is filled with the tough guys. This is gonna be fun as hell."
That made Sanji slightly nervous, because they were right. Other than Chopper, the class list didn't seem random at all. In fact every athletic club captain or certified school tough guy was in attendance, even some of the more brutal ladies. Of course Zoro and Sanji, having had their own reputation of being very strong would fit in fine here. Though, their reputation of not being able to stay in the vicinity with one another was a strong one too but that got debunked thanks to the shit head.
Sanji didn't know what any of those guys were expecting however. Yeah he was sort of kind of flattered that he had that title and that they thought that meant he could be a valuable player on any team sports they were no doubt about to participate in, but he wouldn't be able to do any of that. He could try for a while maybe, though Chopper and Zoro might kill him, but soon none of it would be an option for him.
He remained silent stepping on the line as well next to Zoro, his eyes down on the glossy wooden floor as the bell rang. Least they hadn't been late.
Franky let out a laugh, finally looking up from the clipboard to his class.
"Alright my little brothers and sisters! Welcome to the Super advanced physical education class."
Sanji wanted to smack his forehead. Alright well that explains that. What was his past self thinking signing himself up for the advanced class? Well, probably not expecting to be knocked up that was to say the least. He watched as Franky began listing off roll call and for people to announce their presence. Sanji still kept sort of behind the Marimo. He didn't notice it, but seemed to unconsciously be using him as a meat shield to hide from the others.
When Franky came down the line though, people couldn't help but be chuckled when he glanced down at Chopper, probably the shortest one there and stared at him. Obviously it was a little silly the little guy was in the advanced class but Franky should know the reason. If he didn't perhaps he was a little dense. Zoro glanced down at Sanji curiously, asking him softly if he was okay.
"Just shut up." Sanji snapped back. Needn't bring any attention to them.
They both were confused when they heard the next name though.
"Luffy? Luffy you're in here?" Franky asked, taking his sunglasses off.
It was at that moment a huge yawn was heard behind the couple and they looked behind them. Sure enough the scrawny kid that somehow led their group was looking at them boredly and picking at the inside of his ear with his pinky.
"Luffy?" Zoro found himself speaking. "The fuck are you doing here?"
Though it wasn't hard to figure out. If people thought Zoro and Sanji were intimidating, they couldn't imagine how tough the guy they let lead them could be. Even though he looked nothing more than a dork. Luffy stepped up towards the line.
"Ah, Sanji! Zoro!" He grinned, showing all his pearly whites. "You are in here?"
A small noise from the end of the line made him lean over. "Ohhhh! Chopper too?"
Franky cleared his throat to bring the attention back towards him. With Luffy's name being at the last of his list he was done with the roll call. He tucked the clipboard under his arm.
"Alright, first day we'll be doing something fun. Left half the court basketball, right side volleyball. You know where the equipment's at." He looked them all down once, staring at a group of ladies towards the front. "That means you too ladies, don't care what you do but it's gotta be one of the two and it's gotta be SUPER! Now get to it!"
Just for emphasis, or maybe because he just really liked his whistle, Franky picked it up from its place around his neck and gave it a go, practically deafening them all as everyone dispersed. Some of the girls began complaining (since most just signed up for the view of sweaty guys) but complied, following some of the guys going on the opposite side lines where the sports equipment was stored in bins. Everyone else just kind of hung around.
Chopper rushed over to the group, happily greeting Luffy properly. Sanji sighed, ignoring the Marimo's glance at him as he walked up to Franky, who was observing the rest of the class.
"What's up, my curly bro?" He asked, smiling down at him.
"Uh, Franky," He said a little lower since the gym teacher wasn't aware of what private conversations meant. "What... Should I do since…? I can't really... You know?"
Franky's brows seemed to furrow as he crossed his arms and leaned forward to hear the broken ramblings of his student. It took him a moment, but then he seemed to understand. Oh yeah, of course the Blondie couldn't participate in any games. He stood up straighter, patting Sanji's shoulder reassuring it.
"Don't worry about it! I understand, you can go make yourself comfortable on the sidelines." He gestured with his head towards the bleachers.
Sanji followed with his gaze, frowning slightly. So that was his upcoming gym class life? Sitting and watching everyone else. He sighed again. Guess it would just have to be something to get used to. He turned back around to thank Franky, but the gym teacher had already left to go help the girls set up the net.
Then he looked at Zoro, just to make sure he had heard what Franky had told him. He didn't need to do that, but for some reason... Sanji felt like he should know everything, though that could just be bothersome. Chopper and Luffy apparently heard too.
"Eh? Sanji's not going to play?" Whined Luffy. First it wasn't lunch now Sanji wasn't going to play! What a boring class.
Chopper nodded his head, looking up at the only guy wearing a hat in school. "Of course! He can't! It would be too stressful for him right now." Then he glanced at the blond watching them. "Sorry Sanji."
Sanji shook his head though, offering them a smile. He didn't want to ruin it for them, they could still have a good time. He let out a reassuring laugh. "Nah, its fine. I'll just watch."
Zoro couldn't help but feel slightly guilty being able to point out the mask Sanji had put up. It bothered the blond more than he'd let on for them, but Zoro knew. He just wished there was something more he could do. But, couldn't think of what. Instead he uselessly stared and watched Sanji as he turned around and began heading towards the bleachers to sit out.
"Oi! Black!" A voice called out to him though, causing Sanji to stop. "The hell are you going?"
Sanji stopped to look back, a bit of anxiety nipping at his chest. He really didn't feel like being called out in front of everyone like that. Though it didn't look like a lot of people were paying attention, just the guys intending to play some hardcore basketball. Damn, he knew they were getting their hopes up when they saw him here. He couldn't play today.
Then again, it could be just because the asshole, otherwise known as Fullbody because no one gave a damn about his first name, was grinning at him. Fullbody seemed to always have something out against Sanji, making his main goal to call him out, humiliate him or just beat him. Hell, Sanji didn't really know, nor did he really care. He just knew that just looking at the guy's face made a surge of anger rage through him. The pregnancy hormones weren't merciful towards assholes.
"I'm sitting this one out." Sanji replied calmly. He wouldn't sink to this scum's level. Would he?
Fullbody snorted, holding the basketball in the curve of his arm next to his hip.
"The hell's been wrong with you lately? Quit the swim team, falling out of shape, the matter with you? You sick or something?"
Sanji opted to ignore him however, beginning back toward the bleachers. It only pissed the pink haired Fullbody more. Zoro couldn't help but laugh at his expression. He personally didn't have a buff with Fullbody, but trusted the cook's judgment. Sanji wasn't that easily intimidated, he'd be fine. So in doing so, he went towards the other group of guys with Luffy on the opposite team.
But, just because Sanji couldn't be intimidated, didn't mean the blond didn't have a short fuse. That, which Zoro should know better than anyone, was painfully obvious and painfully painful, should it occur. Fullbody was just asking for it.
"Or maybe you just know when to quit and let the big boys get ahead."
Chopper, the only one who had stayed behind to watch, because he was nervous as hell anyway and someone calling Sanji out was just asking for trouble, had to hold back a squeak. This guy! What was he doing prompting Sanji on!? It didn't help that the blond laughed, turning around and walking towards Fullbody, who stood his ground and was eagerly satisfied at the annoyed expression of the cook.
In fact it was like he wanted Sanji to go off on him, the way he leaned in closer, feeling himself the more dominate one here. Sanji grabbed at his shirt, displaying his strength by practically picking him up and closer.
"Hey, why don't you do the world a favor and go shove this shitty basketball up your ass, you fucking shit." He snarled, pushing the idiot back.
Sanji was pissed. He didn't like to be provoked, he didn't like to be bashed. Some might say he was reactive and they'd be right, but he wasn't just going to stand around and take this shit. Maybe from anyone else in the school, but definitely not from some asshole like Fullbody who found nothing but joy out of doing it. He really didn't need his shit right now.
That caught a lot of people's attention. Everyone already wondering if they were about to witness a fight going down already at the second half of the year. Between Sanji and Fullbody no less! Zoro glanced over quick enough to catch sight of Sanji pushing Fullbody back and watching the other guy stumble. The fuck was going on now? What did that guy say to piss Sanji off? He started towards them again, though now everyone stopped to watch. They were being pretty loud. Surely Sanji wouldn't get in a fight knowing what was going on , right?
Fullbody's sneakers squeaked as he stumbled backward, but his head just rolled to the side. He knew Sanji wouldn't actually hit him. The blonde was too proud of his track record or something like that. The only real fighting they ever did between themselves was through sports and a good thing too. Sanji was kind of scary like that, but Fullbody didn't show that he was scared. He was the awesome Fullbody after all! Everyone wanted to be in his posse! They were even backing him up with this, he felt unstoppable.
"Ha! I knew it. You've fucking lost your touch haven't ya? You've gone soft. Got you a little fuck buddy and everything too hadn't you."
Sanji was scowling, a dark shadow across his face. This idiot, this fucking shitty piece of filth just couldn't shut his trap could he? But then that comment, bringing Zoro into the mix. He couldn't help but laugh. Now he'd done it, he broke the cook. Now Sanji knew what it felt like to absolutely want someone beaten to a pulp. And in an unusual fashion, a method he wouldn't normally use (but had to remembering his kicks were very off limits), he rolled his shoulder back and then wham. His knuckles collided with Fullbody's disgusting face, a gasp echoing from the crowd.
"Sanji!" Chopper cried.
Zoro was only a few feet away, standing with everyone else at that point and froze, watching as it seemed to play out in slow motion as his boyfriend totally sucker punched a guy that was now on a head collision toward the floor. Franky, who was approaching fast, slid through the group of kids and furiously blew his whistle.
"Break it up! Break it up!"
Sanji relaxed his arm down then turned around, announcing to anyone who gave a damn he'd be in the locker room. So, he might've broken his self-set goal of never resulting to actual violence and getting into altercations at school, but fuck did that guy finally deserve it. After three and a half years of his shit it felt great to get that off his chest. He couldn't hear footsteps following him but knew that his doctor friend was probably about to follow the scold the shit out of him.
First thing the blond did though was sit at the bench in the locker room and let his head rest back against the cold lockers. Suddenly he felt so tired. Was punching a guy really that exhausting to him? He moved his chin over and gazed at the door. So Chopper hadn't come after him. He wasn't sure if he should be relieved he'd be left alone or... That's when Sanji did notice something.
He might've been blocking out the sound just so he couldn't hear anyone's comments about his behavior, but now that he thought back, Franky had been blowing his whistle quite frequently since he ditched. Why was he doing that? What was still going on out there? The cook couldn't help but jump when the locker room door slammed open.
Sanji watched wide eyed as Zoro stormed in, punching into the first locker he saw then looked at Sanji, his face determined and angry.
"The hell did he say to you? What did he do?" He demanded to know.
Sanji swallowed thickly. What had him so upset? He didn't understand...
But then came in Chopper quickly. Luffy was there too but he was taking his sweet time, the brim of his hat casting a shadow over his face.
"Oi, don't worry about it… The hell is wrong with you…?" Sanji found himself confused and ticked off at the same time. He thought he should be the mad one here? What was going on?
Chopper seemed like his innocence had been shattered, his face sort of pale, his pupils wide. He looked at Sanji. He had been concerned about his patient's behavior but after what happened when Sanji left to that guy... What Zoro had done...? It really freaked him out having seen it in person. That and Luffy was just standing by and letting him!
Zoro ran his hand down his face, breathing hard and trying to calm himself down. But he couldn't help but just be so fucking pissed. Why had he decided to turn away and leave Sanji alone to defend himself? What had that fucker said, it was freaking killing him! If only stupid Franky hadn't pulled him off he could've gotten some real answers…
"What are you guys doing in here, I'm fine, go play your stupid game." Sanji continued, still confused. Were they that angry and disappointed in him for standing up for himself?
Chopper shook his head.
"No... We can't... We're all going to be in so much trouble..." He said softly, making Sanji a lot more nervous because he didn't know what he meant.
"What...?"
"Zoro… Attacked him. He punched him.. so much…" Chopper stared at the ground, still seemingly shocked. "At least a few… Broken ribs and… Nose, at least… Yeah... Luffy held back his friends… No one could pull Zoro off of him…"
That gave Sanji the energy to stand up then, looking over at Zoro, who at this point was resting his head on the locker.
"You did what?!"