Title: Deprivation

Theme: #14 Chivalry

Claim: SanjixUsopp

Words: 1,101

Rating: T

Warnings: Boyxboy, slight angst. Not really sure where this is set, it could be anywhere really.

Disclaimer(s): I don't own One Piece.

Being a man, Usopp was under the impression that Sanji's chivalrous ways would rarely extend to him. He often made these assumptions based on how Sanji treated him in various situations or how the cook set his priorities. Always worried about Robin and Nami, rarely paying attention to Usopp. Swooning at the sight of any human being with boobs and brushing off the sniper who brought him along to shop for gunpowder.

Sanji did pay attention to Usopp sometimes, often when no one was looking. And he was very affectionate when they were alone. Usopp didn't mind; He wanted to keep their relationship a secret from the rest of the crew as long as possible. But that didn't mean he wanted to be ignored when it came to women.

This time, he watched Sanji prepare afternoon snacks for the women from his workshop with a bit of weight in his heart. When he sighed, Sanji's ears instantly picked up the noise and turned to him. "What's wrong?" he asked.

"Hmm?" Usopp asked. "N-Nothing. Why?"

"You sound upset," Sanji replied. He'd started noticing these kinds of things in Usopp, attributing it to their relationship. He quickly abandoned the food on the counter, sitting next to Usopp. He didn't kiss him, he didn't lean in and touch his shoulder. The older just sat down and stared at him.

"Wh-What?" Usopp asked.

"Tell me what's wrong," Sanji said.

Usopp frowned and turned his back to the older man. "Why are you so interested? I told you there's nothing wrong," he said, grabbing his latest invention and pretending to tinker with it.

Sanji crossed his legs and pulled out his cigarettes, lighting the end and taking a drag in a matter of seconds. Usopp could feel his heart race but sink at the same time. He was happy Sanji was interested in him, but Usopp couldn't tell him what he was upset about. Instead he let out another sigh.

He felt a hand place itself on his shoulder and turn his body gently, Sanji looking at him with one eye. "Usopp, I know when something's wrong with you. Now tell me before I force it out of you," he said quietly.

His serious tone scared Usopp, but the younger gulped at looked at the floor. "I… It's nothing."

"Bull shit."

Usopp yelped as Sanji pulled him down and crawled on top of his body. Sanji started nipping at every exposed part of his skin. The sniper moaned and tried to push him off, stammering excuses. "The-The snacks! Get off, damn it!"

"Not until you tell me what's wrong," Sanji said between hickeys, biting down extra hard on his pectorals. Usopp gasped, his legs flailing as he tried to get away.

"Ah, ow! Shit, Sanji!"

The blond ignored Usopp and started pulling his overalls away from his shoulder. He trailed kisses down his shoulder and nipped the muscles under the skin. "Tell me what's wrong," he whispered. One of his knees suddenly urged Usopp's thighs apart and pressed against the sniper's lower regions. Usopp clung to Sanji and moaned rather loudly.

Sanji suddenly stepped back and glared at Usopp, upset but proud of the younger's restraint. But he smirked at the obvious results of his actions. Usopp was panting, hard, and his overalls were starting to come off. Grinning, Sanji took a drag of his cigarette and chuckled. "Are you gonna tell me what's wrong now?" he asked.

Usopp shook his head, suddenly realizing that his mind was blank. What was he worried about again?

Rolling his eyes, Sanji stood and walked to the counter. "I'm gonna give Robin-chwan and Nami-swan their snacks," he said. Usopp sensed his disappointment in his voice.

'Oh wait, Nami and Robin. He's paying attention to them again,' Usopp thought. 'Of course. He'd rather give them food than spend time with me.'

Sanji noticed the look of distress that flashed across Usopp's features. "I'll be right back, don't go anywhere," he said, walking out of the room with a tray of food.

Usopp didn't move, staring at the door and frowning. He sniffled and turned towards the wall behind his workshop. His eyes started to water, his fist balling up and scrubbing his eyes.

After a few minutes, Sanji returned and locked the door to the galley. Realizing Usopp was now facing away from him, Sanji curled up and spooned against the sniper's back, well aware that he was upset when he heard Usopp stifle a sob or two. Gently pressing his lips against his shoulder, Sanji's arms tightened around his waist. "What's wrong?" he asked.

"Y-You care about Nami and Robin more than you do me," Usopp cried. "You l-love them more. I-I-I don't even-even know why you pretend to love me."

"What?" Sanji asked. "How did you start thinking like this?"

Usopp turned in his arms, his eyes now filled with anger. "Are you serious? Don't tell me you completely ignore the way you treat them!" he glared.

"What does that have to do with anything?" Sanji asked.

"You're kidding! I've watched the way you flutter around them!" Usopp exclaimed. "It's always, 'mellorine!' Or 'My lovely Nami-swan!' and all that shit! You act like a completely different person around them!"

"Of course, they're beautiful wome-"

"And the compliments! I know they're pretty, damn it! You don't have to tell me every single time!"

"But Usopp, I don't love them more-"

"Liar! You don't call me mellorine or shower me with snacks and affection. At least not out in the open."

Sanji blinked. His eyes suddenly brightened and he pulled Usopp closer by his waist. "Wait a minute, you're jealous!" he grinned. "You're jealous of the girls, aren't you?"

"N-No!" Usopp glared, his face turning red. "Why would I be jealous?"

"You want me to be more affectionate?" Sanji asked, suddenly attaching himself to Usopp's collarbone and sucking on his skin. Usopp yelped again and started moaning. "Anything to stop your jealously."

"I-I-I'm not jealous!" Usopp blushed. "B-But now that you mention it…"

"Hmm?" Sanji asked, looking up at Usopp from his spot against his neck.

Usopp buried his face in Sanji's hair, suddenly embarrassed all over again. "I want snacks too! If you're gonna give Nami and Robin snacks, then it's only fair that I get one as your b-b-boyfr-friend."

Sanji felt his heart pound harder when Usopp admitted to being his boyfriend. It was such a rare statement that his heart raced just thinking about it. "Consider it done."

"And no more burnt food."

"Okay."

"A-And more-more of this."

Sanji laughed and leaned up to kiss Usopp's lips.