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Getting To Know You

Chapter 2

Sunday was undoubtedly the best day of the entire week.

Well, at least Zoro thought so anyway.

The outside of the university campus was almost always completely empty, making it the perfect location to do some healthy exercise and go for a hefty run.

Zoro was almost certain that the only reason it was so luxuriously quiet was because everyone was still sleeping.

Heh, Bed.

Where he would still be if it weren't for Luffy and Usopp.

'Morons...' he mumbled ominously under his breath.

A bead of sweat slowly trickled down Zoro's neck, disappearing beneath the collar of his shirt. It was only when he felt his legs begin to ache ever so slightly that Zoro was satisfied that he'd completed a decent dose of exercise.

Slowing to a jogging pace he found a bench and proceeded to pause, stretching out his legs and easing the tension from his aching muscles.

As he was doing so a smoky, stale smell averted his attention, dominating his sensitive nostrils like an unwelcome intruder.

At first he presumed it was just car exhaust, or another one of the many industrial city smells.

The smell lingered in the air and Zoro began to find it recognizable.

It was definitely an unpleasant odour, rather stale. It almost resembled the scent of a cigarette.

... A cigarette?

Zoro felt his stomach tighten as a familiar sense of annoyance washed over him. There was only one person he knew who had the balls to smoke on campus.

He turned, teeth grinding in irritation as he spotted a lanky blond, leaning against a wall with his back to a fire exit.

His suspicions were confirmed as he saw a familiar face staring right back at him.

It was Sanji.

Stupid Bastard, he thought.

There was no way of heading back to his room without passing the blond obstacle.

'God damn it' he muttered.

Zoro really wasn't in the mood to be dealing with the prissy blond. He contemplated going for another run but then decided against the idea.

Fuck it, why should I just coz he's standing there?

Putting his hands in his pockets, he strolled over towards the dorms, doing his best to ignore Sanji's persistent glare.

As he got closer he could see the blond still staring at him. He clenched his fists tightly in his pockets, doing his best to ignore the idiot.

Finally after what seemed like an eternity he approached the entrance, passing Sanji.

He almost made it to the door, until he saw the stupid, smug grin on Sanji's face as he walked past him casually. Losing his cool completely, he turned around angrily.

'What the fuck is your problem!' he growled.

Sanji faked an innocent smile.

'Oh nothing! I was just thinking, some daffodils would bring out your hair quite nicely'

'Bastard!'

'What did you say asshole?' Sanji sneered.

'I said your insults are just as bad as your hearing you idiot!' Zoro spat angrily.

'Come here and say that to my face moss head!'

'What'd you call me?'

Zoro stormed over to Sanji and grabbed him hastily by the collar, shaking with rage.

'Get your filthy hands off me you fucker!' the blond growled menacingly, grabbing Zoro by the shoulders and shoving him against the wall in an attempt to loosen his grip.

Zoro drew his fist back, ready to throw a punch. After a short moment he slowly put his arm down and released his hold on Sanji's collar.

'You know what? You're not even worth it'

He pushed Sanji a few steps back, and turned to walk away.

'Hey! Don't turn your back on me; I'm not done with you yet!' Sanji yelled.

Zoro continued walking until he reached the double doors, but paused before entering the building.

'You know what? I'm tired of your shit! Why don't you go and pick on someone else for a change!'

And with that he stormed inside and slammed the doors, leaving Sanji shouting and bellowing insults, the blond punched the wall angrily.

'Stupid Moss head! Who does he think he is?'

It was that moment that Sanji decided he needed some form of stress relief to help him forget about that green haired moron.

He needed a drink. /

'Impossible!' Usopp cried in disbelief throwing his cards down in defeat.

'Honestly, do you guys even know how to play Black Jack? I feel like I'm playing by myself,' Ace smirked, leaning back on the couch; his cards lined out across the table.

'No way!' Luffy whined, pouting at his brother's victory.

Ace grinned, rubbing his brother's hair affectionately.

'Better luck next time squirt!'

'There won't be a next time...' Usopp grumbled in defeat.

Ace looked at Luffy and Usopp, rubbing his hands together in glee.

'Looks like drinks are on you guys!' he chuckled.

Usopp looked at Chopper who sat beside him, looking smug.

'I told you Ace would win.'

'I let him win...'

'Of course you did Usopp.' Said Chopper sarcastically.

'How about another game?' Ace inquired wickedly.

'I'm in!' Luffy yelled determinedly.

'Idiot!' Usopp bopped him upside the head.

'Don't fall for it, he'll just beat you again!'

Unexpectedly the front door flew open, a familiar green haired man standing in the doorway.

'Hey Zoro! How ya doin buddy?' Ace greeted.

Zoro growled in response and headed straight for the fridge after slamming the door. Pulling out an ice cold bottle of beer, drinking it in big gulps.

'Rough day?'

Zoro growled again, furrowing his eyebrows and took the empty seat next to Ace.

'Got your fuckin mate dart brow to thank for that,' he grumbled.

Ace put one arm around Zoro's shoulders, chuckling good naturedly.

'Sounds like you need a few beers!'

'Damn right I do,' Zoro mumbled, tossing the now empty beer bottle aside.

'Well it's your lucky day! I just wiped the floor with Luffy and Usopp at black jack and they owe me a few drinks, you in?'

'As if you had to ask.'

Usopp look at his wallet in his pocket mournfully.

'Woo sweet! I'll drop by at seven, later boys!'

Usopp sighed dramatically.

'Oh no! I'm getting my 'I can't go to the pub disease again!'/

'Zoroooo where's my jacket?'

Luffy was turning the apartment upside down in an attempt to find his favourite red jacket.

Zoro peered around the bedroom door in awe, what a mess. The floor was barely visible amongst the random piles of scattered clothing and pillows, thrown in all directions.

'Oi, look at the mess you made!'

Luffy pouted.

'Zoroooo I can't find my jacket. Where is it?'

'How would I know? Moron! Just wear a different one.'

There was a loud knock at the door.

'C'mon man let's just go, I'll help you find it later.'

Dragging Luffy to the front door with him, he saw Usopp and Chopper hovering by the door.

'You guys ready? Sweet let's go!' Ace shouted standing in the doorway.

Zoro recognised Ace's roommates Franky and Brook standing behind him.

As he walked closer he noticed there was someone else standing behind them, a blond wearing a smart navy jacket and tie.

His eyes widened.

Oh hell no.