Fallen skies
Disclaimer: All one piece characters belong to Oda
Sanji didn't know where Zoro was, he assumed Zoro went to their room. The wet footsteps told the blonde he was right. Sanji reached the door feeling nervous, he didn't know what to expect on the other side of the door.
Taking the door knob in hand Sanji tried to open it, the door was unlocked, but there was something preventing it from opening. Something was blocking it from the other side. Did Zoro put something to block whoever came to check on him?
"Zoro? You in there?"
There was a silence before Zoro answered. "Go away Sanji. I just need a little time for myself. Please."
Pushing the door a little, Sanji was able to see the thing holding the door in place was Zoro himself, seated in front of the door while leaning against it. "Can I come in? Marimo if you don't want to talk, it's ok. I don't always feel like talking myself. Sometimes I just want to be in silence, but company always makes people feel better. I won't say anything, please Marimo open the door."
There was a moment of silence before Sanji heard shuffling noises and could push the door fully to be able to enter the room. Once inside Sanji closed the door behind him as silently as he could. Zoro was still on the floor, legs crossed, seated on the floor just far enough from the door to be able to open fully.
True to his word Sanji stayed silent, his eyes on Zoro.
Noticing Zoro's nails was stained with blood, the blonde entered the bathroom and took out a first aid kit. He sat next to Zoro and took one of his hands. Zoro flinched, but Sanji didn't let go. Taking antiseptic, the blonde applied it as gently as he could. It was Sanji, who almost jump when Zoro started to speak.
"Thank you for taking me out of the water, for coming and for this." Zoro said looking at his own hand. Two of his nails were chipped, one almost looked like it was torn off and the next was bleeding too much to tell. The thumb seemed like the only one to have not gotten too badly bruised.
"It's ok Marimo." Sanji looked at Zoro, a small smile on his lips. He just wanted to help the Marimo feel better.Zoro looked even more tired than before. His hair was still wet, but it was even more wild than usual and he had dark circles under his eyes. "You want to sleep? You look even more tired.
Zoro shook his head. "No. I won't be able to sleep." Not after what happened today. I might even get nightmares.
"I'll stay with you."
Looking at Sanji, Zoro wondered if Bonney or Perona had said something to him about his sleeping habits. Before he could say anything, Sanji pulled him by the hand he was already holding and guided Zoro to their bed. Sanji wrapped his arms around Zoro and pulled him to his wet chest. It didn't matter much, since they were both still soaked.
It didn't take long for Zoro to start to relax and his breath to even out till he was fast asleep, as Sanji hummed a light melody. Untangling himself Sanji went to change into something dry. He didn't know if he could catch a cold considering how hot it was but he didn't want to risk it. Changing into something comfortable and dry Sanji decided to also change Zoro. He didn't want the Marimo to catch a cold either.
Sanji pulled on Zoro shirt, it was hard with the green hair teen comatose but Sanji managed. However Sanji didn't expect to see what he saw. Sure, Zoro had that same color honey tan, a broad chest, and abs. A perfect body, if it weren't for the scars on his bare chest, arms and abdomen.
"What the hell?" Sanji whispered in shock, a hand subconsciously going over his own slightly open mouth.
Sanji took in Zoro's scarred chest and biceps, there were also burned marks, and stitches. Sanji passed his cold fingers over each wound, feeling how the scars made Zoro almost like a puzzle. It was then that he also noticed the marks around Zoro's throat. Passing his fingers over the area Sanji noticed that Zoro had tried to hide it with makeup. The water washed most of it away. Taking the towel in his hand the blonde dabbed at Zoro's neck, exposing more of it. The scar there was by far the worst. There were angry lines and scars running around his neck like something had once tried to choke him repeatedly. The lines didn't look like hand prints, he didn't know from where Zoro could have gotten it. A rope, maybe?
Sanji jumped when he heard the others enter the house. Taking a blanket the blonde placed it over the sleeping man. I need to talk to Bonney or Perona. Not here, but when we get back home. This was not normal, people don't have scars like that all over their body.
The blonde stood up from his seated position and made his way to the door. He took a glance back before shutting the door behind him silently, to not wake the sleeping man.
He went downstairs, his mind still flashing the image of Zoro's scarred chest. Who would do that to him? Why would that person do that? Why didn't Zoro tell me?Once the blonde reaches the end of the stairs, he looked for Bonney to inform her Zoro was upstairs sleeping. He really wanted to ask her, but knew this wasn't the time or place to do so. Bonney was upset as it was.
Bonney headed to Zoro's and Sanji's room after the blonde found her and told her. She entered the room to find Zoro awake, leaning against the bed frame petting Kumashi who was at his side asleep. Bonney closed her eyes tight when her gaze went to Zoro's exposed chest, before opening them again and entering the room.
"I had another dream." His voice low, almost like he didn't want to say anything, which most likely he didn't.
The elder sister nodded. "Was it about that place again?" She asked, looking into Zoro's bag. Once she found what she wanted, she took it out and headed to sit by Zoro.
"Yeah. Water... I remembered how that felt." He shook his head. "I couldn't breathe... I couldn't move."
Bonney was seated by Zoro, she took Zoro's hand and wiped it with some alcohol before injecting him with a clear liquid. "This will help you sleep and prevent any nightmares." She took out the needle and placed it back where it belonged. "You only dreamed about that because of what happened today. Go to sleep you'll feel better tomorrow."
Zoro could already feel the drug pulling his eyelids shut. "What about Sanji? When I woke up, I was like this. Did he see?" He rubbed his chest, his eyes on the floor.
She stayed quiet for a second, taking a deep breath before being able to answer. "Yes. He was the only one with you." Bonney felt tears forming on the corner her eyes. Her brother was scared Sanji was going to leave him. She could see it on his face. She hates to see him like this.
"Sanji is not going to leave you. And I know you know... Just lay down and sleep." Bonney stood up to be able to retrieve a shirt. She gave it to Zoro so he could feel more comfortable. "If you want to leave early just say it and we leave."
"No, I don't want to ruin anyone's fun." He finished pulling the shirt over his head before he sluggishly slid under the sheets.
"Ok, goodnight Zoro. See you tomorrow." Bonney petted Kumashi's head before leaving the room.
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"Luffy, leave some food for Perona, she didn't eat anything. Oi! You too Ace and Bonney!"
Sanji found himself screaming for the three to put down food or to at least leave food for the others-almost the whole night.
"You guys are so not cute stuffing your faces like that!"
"Perona eating isn't supposed to be cute." Ace laughed as he added. "I guess you can't eat again since it's not cute.
Perona huffed in annoyance, but took a plate anyways and served herself.
Sanji was with Saga and Luffy playing a card game, but his mind was elsewhere. When he went back into his room to re-dress and cook dinner, Zoro was sound asleep. He was going to wake him so he could eat something, but no matter how much he tried the Marimo kept sleeping. Sanji was worried something bad might had happened, but Bonney seemed unfazed when he told her. So he just left it at that.
What really had him gone were the scars all over the Marimo's body? He had to ask Bonney or Perona what happened.
"I win again!" Luffy cheered. "It's like you guys aren't even trying!
The blonde looked at the hyperactive raven hair boy. "Sorry Luffy I was thinking on something."
"Yeah, me too." Saga agreed right after.
Sanji looked at Bonney. She seemed nervous and jittery. Maybe she knew that I knew. She knows I'm going to ask sooner or later.He just hoped to get a good answer from one of the older sisters.
Ace leaned back, beer in hand. "So Saga if you had to date one of us here, who would you choose?"
Saga seemed slightly taken aback. He placed a hand over his chin while he contemplated his answer.
"Ace that's such a random question!" Luffy commented. "Well, if you ask me, I would date that meat Bonney is holding right now!"
"NO BODY ASKED YOU!" Ace, Saga, and Sanji screamed in unison.
"Well... I won't say the name but I will say that person is already taken. What about you Ace?" Saga turned the question back to the freckled man.
"Me? If I HAD to choose someone here... maybe Sanji."
"EHHHH!" The trio said.
"What do you mean Ace? I thought you like-GAH" Ace punched Luffy on the face.
"Yes Sanji, but of course I have my doubts." Turning to the blond Ace continued. "So Sanji? If I were to fall for you, what would be your best qualities?
The blonde blushed when he noticed Saga and Ace gaze on him, almost glaring. He swallowed before opening his mouth. "I'm a chef and I'm good in the kitchen. Um... I'll treat you good and help you- Wait, how did this become about me?!"
Ace just shrugged. "It just happens to shift like that. From what you told me I wouldn't want to be with you. I would change my mind to someone less boring, maybe Saga."
Sanji had to blink a couple of times to let what Ace just said sink in. BORING? "Well, my boring attitude was able to win someone like Zoro." He found himself, saying, clearly a way to defend himself. What Ace said was offensive on so many levels. Sanji didn't miss the reaction, both Saga and Ace got when he said that. They had a very hard frown on their faces, eyes glaring at him.
"Excuses me." Sanji stood up and left the three. He was clearly not wanted there anymore. He decided to hang with the girls and Kid for the rest of the night.
The small get together in the living room ended after some singing, laughing and a few drinks. Sanji went to his room to only find Zoro still sleeping. He didn't understand how the moss head could sleep through all the noise, but he did. Even Kumashi who was sleeping had woken up and joined them at some point.
Dressing in his pajamas, Sanji looked at Zoro's sleeping figure on the bed. He wanted to check the scars again. To see if he could tell how the Marimo might have gotten them. But he decided against it. He felt like he was invading the other man's privacy, so instead the blonde slid into bed, he lifted the sheet so Kumashi could also slip into bed with them. Instantly the bear curled up behind Zoro's back, between Sanji and Zoro. The brown bear was asleep in seconds.
Sanji laid down using the bit of space provided and went to sleep.
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He felt a shiver run down his body. He knew it was still dark outside from the moment he opened his eyes. He couldn't see anything, not even when his eyes adjusted to the dark. His body and mind was still in a drugged state, but for some reason he felt like someone was in the room with him.
His heart started to pound when he heard footsteps enter the room. Zoro was panicking on the inside, the only evidence of this would be his sweating palms. He tried to move, but no matter what, he just couldn't. Zoro could barely hear the footsteps getting closer, as his thundering heart prevented him.
The unknown person stopped in front of Zoro.
Zoro's whole being tense, that's all it was capable of at the moment, as the drug was still very much doing its job. The person leaned close to Zoro's ear.
"You will be mine, one way or another. You just wait.
/
Sanji woke up early the next morning ready to go hiking like last night's plans. A good healthy breakfast high in energy should help. The blonde looked to his side to see Zoro and Kumashi still sleeping. "Like owner, like a pet." he said smirking.
"Hey. Good morning."
This time Sanji got a reaction out of Zoro. The Marimo yawned loudly as he stretched his muscles. His eyes still looked sleepy but he seemed better than he was the day before.
"Morning cook. What time is it?"
Zoro didn't seem to be planning on getting up soon, if pulling the covers over his head was to go by.
"Time for you to get up." Playfully Sanji pulled on the covers as he flung himself over Zoro to straddle him.
"I want you up before breakfast."
"Ok, ok." Zoro swatted at Sanji lazily. "Just give me an hour."
"An hour." Sanji almost screamed while laughing, beating on Zoro's chest as if the Marimo were a drum. "Up come on!"
"Sanji you ok? No one can get up with this much energy." Zoro pushed Sanji onto his back now being on top, Kumashi having to run off the bed out of fear of getting pinned under a body. "You're acting off."
The blonde pouted while facing his face away from Zoro. "Do you think...I'm boring?"
Zoro wanted to laugh at Sanji's childish pout, it was cute. "No, I don't think you're boring. Why would you say something like that?"
"No reason... I was just thinking yesterday and the thought ran through my mind." With a smile Sanji kissed Zoro softly and tenderly. Pulling back Zoro broke the kiss.
"Time for breakfast?"
"Stupid Marimo can't stay for a kiss?"
Zoro stretched catlike-his chest touching Sanji's as he did so. "I'm hungry." With a nibble of Sanji's bottom lip, the bigger man got off Sanji.
Sanji stayed lying down, his mind going back to the day before. His chest touching Zoro's reminded the blonde of the marks he saw. Should I ask him about it? Would he tell me? Get mad? Say that I'm being noisy?
He sat up slowly, watching as Zoro entered the bathroom. Those Zoro know that I saw those scars all over his body? Bonney seemed to have known.The blonde shook his head. I will wait till we get back to ask Bonney or Perona. They have to tell me something. Zoro will have to tell me when he is ready... Zoro is acting as if nothing happened yesterday. He doesn't like talking about himself, so talking to Bonney is my best approach. Who knows how long it can take for Zoro to tell me anything.
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