Maya- Hello Everyone X3
Zoro- yeah yeah hey.
Maya- ... I miss Chopper
Zoro- Joy to hear.
Maya- XP anyway funny story, while writing this i was outside with my cat and i finished typing it up and was cold so decided to go inside and when i stood up to pick him up my legs were asleep and i almost fell over. I ended up looking like Ussop when he's scared. My legs were shaking so much i almost fell on my face.
Zoro- Dumb ass.
Maya- jerk now on to the story.
It had been two weeks. The log pose just needed one more day then they would be set to leave. Zoro sat on the deck biting his lip while in deep thought. Seeing this Sanji walked over and sat beside his lover. Placing an arm around Zoro's shoulder he pulled him closer. "If you bite any harder you'll rip your lip open."
"You're probably right." Zoro chuckled.
"What's got you so worried?" Sanji asked.
"Nothing." Zoro said.
"Really?" Sanji asked.
Nodding Zoro snuggled into Sanji's chest. After a moment of silence Zoro asked. "Wanna go on a date?"
"Hmm that's sudden." Sanji said.
"Well if you don't want to then just say no." Zoro said and moved to stand up but Sanji grabbed his arm and pulled him back down onto his lap.
"I never said no." Sanji said. "I'd love to go on a date with you Zoro." With that Sanji planted a big kiss to Zoro's cheek and stood up. "What time?"
"Tonight at four." Zoro said.
"Alright, allow me to make the preparations." Sanji smiled.
"Fine." Zoro said.
"See you then." Sanji said giving Zoro another kiss before running off to prepare lunch. Sighing Zoro smiled as he watched Sanji run off. His smile instantly falling as he remembered that Sanji won't be his forever.
Placing a hand over his stomach he frowned. The past week it felt as though his organs were moving inside making their own preparations and it caused him to throw up even more. It had been two days since the last time though.
"If you keep frowning like that your baby may always frown." Robin joked as she sat down where he and Sanji just sat. Sitting down next to her he sighed.
"Then it would resemble me and Sanji can deny having any part of it."
"Are you still speaking like that." Robin said.
"Yes because I'm a hard core realist." Zoro said.
"You say that but the baby in your stomach disagrees." Robin pointed out. Blushing Zoro looked away from her. "When will you tell him?"
"Whenever he finds out for himself." Zoro said.
"Zoro." Robin said sadly.
"Excuse me I have a date to get ready for." Zoro said as he stood up and left. Robin once again sadly watched Zoro walk away.
"So what's this about a baby?" While on the outside she remained calm on the inside she nearly jumped out of her skin. Turning around she stared at the navigator. "You guys keeping secrets?"
"Sorry Nami but I have no right to answer your questions." Robin said.
"Don't worry I already know." Nami said sitting down next to Robin.
"Hmm." Robin said.
"I found the pregnancy stick in the trash and since your period started yesterday and I know I myself am not pregnant the most obvious choice is Zoro." Nami said.
"Obvious?" Robin asked.
"Well no one else is having mood swings and throwing up every morning, so it must be him." Nami said smugly.
"You have a very keen eye." Robin said.
"Of course if I didn't I'd be a fail of a navigator. Besides I also over heard you talking to Chopper about it last night." Nami smirked. "I was just making sure."
"And here I thought I was cunning." Robin laughed.
"Thank you, but the only part I'm confused on is why he's not telling Sanji." Nami said.
"According to Zoro it's because he doesn't want to lose Sanji." Robin said.
"So that's why he's turned into a chicken?" Nami remarked.
"No there's a bigger reason behind it." Once again turning around Robin now stared at Luffy.
"Oh my, I am letting my guard down way to much these days." Robin sighed.
"Wait Luffy what do you mean bigger reason?" Nami asked.
"I think it's because of Kuina." Luffy said.
"Kuina?" Robin asked.
"A friend Zoro had as a child and what I believe to be his first love. I think that Zoro is afraid to lose Sanji like he did her." Luffy said.
"But she died and Sanji won't die just because he finds out Zoro's having a baby." Nami said.
"Yes but in his mind Sanji would be so disgusted that he'd cut all the ties that he ever had with Zoro and disappear." Luffy said.
"That's insane!" Nami yelled.
"To us but to him it's logical." Luffy said.
Meanwhile in the crows nest Zoro stood in front of a full length mirror. Standing so that his side faced the mirror he looked at the little lump that had started to form. It was not exactly noticeable at a first glance but if you looked hard enough you were able to see it. Running his hand over it he let go when he felt something stir.
Yanking his shirt back down he sat on a bench and grabbed the pregnancy book Robin lent him along with one of the few weights Chopper allowed him to use. Flipping to the page about the first few weeks Zoro reread it once again. According to it he should not have been able to see a lump yet. He had pointed it out to Chopper and the little guy told him that it must be because of the fruit that it's sped up. If he looked at the stages in the book and compared it to what he has then he should be almost six weeks.
Feeling sick from the thought of it he slammed the book shut. Clearing his mind he threw himself into his training. When Sanji came up to deliver his lunch he thanked him then ate alone. After eating he once again picked up his weights. By the time he was done and showered it was four.
Walking out of the boy's bedroom he greeted Sanji. They both wore clothes that were easy so move in but still classy. "Not bringing your swords?" Sanji asked.
"We're going on a date so it'd be rude to bring them." Zoro lied. In truth Chopper had taken away his swords saying that fighting would endanger the baby. It took him three hours until he agreed on the term that he could still use small weights.
"I see that my manners are finally taking effect on you." Sanji said.
"You wish, now where did you plan on taking me?" Zoro asked as he took Sanji's hand into his.
"I was able to get us some seats at a three star restaurant." Sanji said.
"That sounds nice." Zoro said.
"Yes but before that we'll watch a movie and after there will be a fireworks show."
"Perfect." Zoro hummed. As they walked down the streets Zoro stared at the other couples. Most of them were giving him and Sanji disapproving looks while others were too caught up in each other to notice them. A few of them were pushing a stroller or holding a small child's hand while some were pregnant themselves.
"Zoro did you hear me?" Sanji asked.
"Sorry what." Zoro said shaking himself out of a trance.
"Are you okay, you seem really distracted over something?" Sanji said.
"It's nothing." Zoro said turning away only to turn right back again when he saw yet another happy pregnant couple.
"Oh I see." Sanji said. Blushing Zoro's eyes widened in shock. "Listen the looks they give us don't matter, just remember I'll love you no matter what."
After he realized he wasn't found out he smiled. "Right." Leaning up Zoro gave Sanji a quick kiss on the cheek.
"By the way Zoro I've been meaning to ask, have you gained weight?" Sanji asked.
"Well um I haven't been able to do my proper training because I um hurt my back." Zoro lied.
"Really, when'd that happen?" Sanji asked.
"Last week." Zoro once again lied.
"Shit, I didn't notice sorry. Are you feeling better?" Sanji asked.
"Yeah don't worry about it." Zoro said.
"As long as you're all right." Sanji smiled. Seeing the smile tore at Zoro's heart. Pushing back tears that were threatening to fall he cursed his hormones and followed Sanji into a movie theater. They sat in the last row holding hands while sharing some popcorn. When it was over the walked to the restaurant then headed to a park to wait for the show to start.
Sanji laid a blanket on the ground then sat down. Sitting down next to him Zoro curled up into Sanji's side and waited. People had started to gather but thanks to Sanji they were far enough away from them to get some peace and quiet. Placing his head over Sanji's heart, Zoro listened to his heartbeat. Each beat sending shivers down his spine.
The thoughts of earlier were swimming through his head. Knowing that he wouldn't be able to keep the baby a secret much longer he decided to tell Sanji. "Sanji."
Just as he said Sanji's name the fireworks began. The loud noise caused a baby from the crowd to start crying. "Noisy brat." Sanji said. "Anyway what'd you want to say Zoro?"
"Just that I'm happy we could do this together." Zoro quickly said. Feeling his heart crushed he stayed quite for the rest of the show. Back on the ship Zoro kissed Sanji good night then headed up the crows nest to start his watch. Up there he found Robin sitting on the bench sipping tea.
"How'd it go swordsman-san?" Robin asked.
Not being able to push the tears back Zoro laid his head in her lap as he cried. "What am I going to do, right when I was about to tell him a child started to cry and, and." Zoro broke off.
"Shh Zoro its ok, don't cry." Robin hummed as she pet the op of his head. "You need to calm down."
"How can I!" Zoro yelled. "I just love him to much to lose him while in the mean time I'm dying inside from all the lies I've been telling him. I just don't know what to do anymore."
Outside Luffy, Chopper and Nami stood side by side. Listening to every word Zoro said. Feeling sorry for the emotional pain Zoro was in and for once, in the entire time they knew each other, not being able to help.
Maya- I hope you all enjoyed the story
Zoro- I didn't
Maya- I'll blame that on the hormones. Now review and if you have any requests don't be afraid to say them i love hearing your ideas. if you have time please answer the poll on my page and for you guys to get more involved in my stories please give me some names. i'll choose from them and then hold a poll for you to decide the winner. see you next week.