Disclaimer : I don't own One Piece or any of it's characters.

A/N : Thanks you all for all the encouraging reviews on this story! It really pushes me to continue it, so they are all really appreciated. Also, I have no idea how many chapters this may turn out to be, probably around the 20-30 zone if all goes to plan~

So enjoy!~

Zoro sighed lightly as he shoved his hands into the deepest section of his pockets and idly played with the dust bunnies and wrappers that had been buried in the depths as his mind wondered aimlessly. He had been laying in the fields with Sanji for a good 3 hours telling countless stories on his little groups adventures as they watched the sun go down.

Well, they weren't laying the entire time. The swordsman thought with a grin as he rubbed the bruise on his cheek. They had gotten into at least 3 fights during their time in the field, all of which ended in ties. They were perfectly matched in regards to strength, which is something that Zoro didn't have a set opinion on. He had trained his body, and continued to do so, for years and this blonde cook comes into the picture and can match him? When he looks like he has never even lifted up a weight let alone pick a fight with someone.

But Zoro knew more than anymore not to judge a book by it's cover, especially with how his friends were. Luffy looked like a skinny goof-ball, but he could knock anyone out with a single punch. It was crazy, but understandable since Zoro would never find himself following anyone less than their captain.

The tanned teen was pulled out of his musings as his cellphone began to blare in his pocket, erupting the Jaw's theme song into the air. He rolled his eyes as he answer it in one quick motion, already knowing who was on the other end.

"What's up, Ace?" He asked as he looked up at the stars, wincing slightly once he noticed how late it was, and how much shit he was going to get in with his roomates once he got home. They all knew that it wasn't safe to walk around once the lights were off, and for a short moment Zoro couldn't help but feel worried for the cook. He shook the thought however as he remembered just how skilled the other teen was, if he could hold his own against him then he would be fine.

"Dude you need to come to my place this Friday! I finally popped the question to Smoker, and guess what he said?"

Zoro chuckled as his friend railed off, Ace was Luffy's older brother and far more mature than the younger teen. He was a firefighter who lived just outside of town with his boyfriend, who he supposed was his fiance now, Smoker, who was a police officer.

"No?" He joked as Ace scoffed on the other end.

"You wish, then you could have me all to yourself. But naw, he said yes! We are having a huge party this Friday to celebrate. I already called up the others but you wouldn't answer. The hell were you up to?" Zoro couldn't help but blush slightly as he croaked out an answer.

"I was just... Training."

"...Oh my god, you were with someone!" Ace yelled in genuine surprise as he noticed the tone of voice his friend had portrayed. It was foreign to the swordsman, so hearing him speak like that was something Ace would pay to hear again.

"What?! No I wasn't!" The other shouted.

"Dude, you can't lie to me. So, who was it? You didn't seem to be interested in... Well anyone for as long as I've known you!"

"I... I'm not. I was just talking with the new kid."

"New kid, huh? Sounds hot." Ace chuckled as Zoro rolled his eyes.

"Shut it. His names Sanji,-"

"Oh!" Ace interrupted him with an unseen smile. "Ya, Luffy and the others were telling me about him earlier today. A tall, lean, blonde cook who is now apart of your little crew?"

"Ya... He saved Usopp's ass on his first day, and the second Luffy heard about him he made it his life goal to make him join us."

"Ha. That's just like him... So you like him, right?"

"No! Why does everyone keep saying that?!"

"Because it's true! I can hear it in your voice, hot thang." Ace chuckled before growing more serious. "He sounds great, Zoro. And from what I hear you two are perfect for one another."

"He's straight. It wouldn't matter if I liked him anyways, he turned into a puddle of goo when he saw Nami." Ace laughed on the other end as Zoro continued his walk. Having said this out loud made the fact that he actually felt something for the cook all the more real.

"Did you tell him she's gay? Also, he's not as straight as you may think. No one who wears lavender shampoo is straight."

"What, how the fuck do you know what his hair smells like?"

"Luffy is VERY descriptive when it comes to new people. When he first met you he made sure to include the fact that you smelled like sweaty socks, but that was OK because you were hella cool."

"Fucking Luffy..." Zoro growled out with a roll of his eyes as the other laughed harder before calming himself down and yawning into the phone.

"Well, I'm going to let you go. I'll see ya on Friday!" Ace then made a variation of kissing noises before Zoro hung up and shook his head in mock annoyance. While he was at it though he pulled up his phones history and winced as he saw all the missed calls from both Ace and Luffy.

He was going to get an earful once he got home, but he couldn't help but think that it was all worth it for the enjoyable evening that he had.

"Where the fuck were you, eggplant?!" Sanji winced as he stepped into his house and removed his shoes, he didn't even need to look at the time to know that it was late. But he honestly didn't think that it would be that big of a deal, especially since Zeff never seemed to care about that kinda thing before.

"I was out, geezer. Lay off." The leaner man responded in a hiss as the other crossed his arms above his chest and glared at the teen.

"I told you before to get home before the street lights turn on."

"Ya? And last I checked I was 18 years old, not fucking 10." Sanji growled as he walked into the kitchen, mind set on making something light for dinner, but stopped as he noticed a plate was already put aside for him and staying warm under their heat lamp. He grabbed it without a word of thanks as he sat himself down in front of the television, being sure to set his backpack onto the floor before digging into his Chicken Alfredo. Zeff sat next to him and sighed softly, catching the teens attention. "..What's the big deal anyways? You know I can hold my own in a fight."

"That's not what I'm worried about you idiot."

"Is..." Sanji stopped himself with a sigh. "Does the sudden concern have anything to do with the move?"

Zeff didn't respond, instead he just changed the channel on the television to the weather network, making Sanji clench his teeth together in anger before he decided to just drop it and finish his food. They sat in an uncomfortable silence after that, and were only interrupted a few moments later by the sound of Sanji's phone going off.

He cocked a brow in confusion as the phone rang out the tune to 'I Just Wanna Be King', from the Lion King. Cheeks dusting pink in embarrassment the teen pulled out the phone and looked over the caller ID.

It was Luffy, Sanji thought with a cock of his brow. He had forgotten that they had exchanged numbers at lunch, but he knew that he wouldn't of set the ringtone to something this stupid. Guess the other teen stole his phone when he wasn't paying attention.

"Hello?" Sanji asked calmly after answering the phone and kicking his feet onto the table in front of him and Zeff, who was looking over at the teen through the corner of his eye.

"Hi Sanji! It's Luffy!" Sanji couldn't help but roll his eyes at the exclamation.

"I know, dumbass. What's up?"

"Oh! Well my brother is getting married!" Luffy yelled happily, and Sanji could practically feel the smile being projected at him.

"That's great, Luffy... Is that why you called?" Sanji asked as he set his empty plate onto the table before leaning back into the soft cushions.

"No! Well, yes! I called because he is throwing a big party to celebrate this Friday! I was wondering if you could come too?"

"Hm. I don't know, Luffy. I've never even met the guy, it would be a little weird to go to something as big as that as a stranger." Sanji mumbled as Luffy laughed aloud, making the blonde take the phone off of his ear for a moment at the loud tone. "Jesus, you trying to make me deaf?!"

"Shehe! Sorry, Sanji! But Ace is the one that invited you, I would of snuck ya in anyways, but I told him about you and how you just joined as my cook-"

"I did no such thing!"

"-and he wanted to meet you!" The captain continued, completely ignoring the others protest.

"Well... I don't know."

"Yes you do! You are coming! It's been decided!"

"No, it hasn't-"

"Yep! So we will just drive together after school, you can ride in my car with me, Zoro, Usopp, Chopper-"

"Chopper? Wait, you mean the Bio teacher?"

"Yep! He's my doctor! But make sure to wear your party clothes Friday! Bye, Sanji!" And with that the other teen hung up the phone and left Sanji to sit on the couch in confusion as he blinked harshly and listened to the repetitive beeps on the other end.

Finally the blondes brain clued in however and let himself shut the phone off before standing up to put his plate into the sink as he ignored his step-fathers eyes, which were glued to him the entire time he spoke and moved.

"What was that about, eggplant?"

"None of your fucking business. I can't know about the move, you can't know about my life." Sanji retorted in the most mature tone possible as he placed his empty plate into the sink before turning on his heel to go upstairs. Guess he had to find a good outfit for Friday, it may be a little early since it was only Tuesday but it was better to find something now, in case he were to change his mind throughout the week.

Which the blonde was sure to do.

Now Sanji has never felt nervous about social events, nor has he ever bailed on anything last minute, but at this very moment he was more than prepared to throw himself off of a bridge in order to avoid what he was sure to be a terrible day.

He was currently staring down at his bed in nothing but his tight pink underwear, eyes locked on the three different outfits that he had placed out throughout the week. Only now he was realizing that he never asked just how formal the party was going to be, so he was pretty much fucked. He didn't want to wear his full 5-piece suit in case that was too overboard, and just wearing a dress shirt and some slacks seemed lazy.

So with that thought in mind he mentally took out the two outfits on his bed, which left him with his light blue dress shirt, tight black dress pants, black socks, a black silk tie, and silver chain.

His mind was screaming at him to put on a vest, but it was also saying that having a tie made him that nice in between of 'too fancy' and 'barely trying'. So it would have to do. Not to mention he had to wear it all day, so in order to avoid any stains he grabbed his large white cardigan to throw on top. And it wouldn't hurt to pack an extra pair of pants. Just in case.

He may look weird at school, but he felt better knowing that his new 'friends' were all dressed up as well. If they looked weird, then they looked weird together. And for some reason, that thought put a smile on his face. But he quickly shook it off in favor of grabbing his outfit and heading to the bathroom as he hoped his step-father was still sleeping.

He was still only in his undees after all.

Tbc.

I know this was a short chapter, but it was just to do a little plot-cross and introduction to the party xD Shit's gonna heat up there~