The Words I Love You

Years Later

Sanji gave a nod, proud with his work. The table cloth set, cleaned and ironed. The table set with plates, forks, wine glasses, cloth napkins in the shape of hearts for his love, candles, flowers and speaker ready to start playing as soon as Zoro gets here.

Today Zoro returns from the university. His things already here besides what Zoro took with him. Sanji is excited to see him after so long. And with them being graduates nothing is in their way. They would have like to go and see each other graduate but both ceremonies happened on the same day. Who would have thought. And of course they talked to each other as much as they can, they even studied together while they video called each other. During the holidays, when they both came home they took time to meet and see each other. They also got together with their friends, catching up on what's going on.

Nami had started to fancy Perona. All of them learning that she and Vivi had something going on but Vivi ended it when she moved. Franky and Robin got together finally, everyone knew they like each other just didn't know Sanji and Zoro would get together first before they did. That caused for celebrations. Chopper learn he was going to the same school Kaya is. Usopp finally decided to ask Kaya out. Brook found a love for teaching music to kids. Then there's Luffy who get into a bad accident with Ace. They are both fine but that sparked romance for the two brothers, Aces co-worker Marco confessed his feelings while Luffy started a crush on his tall and handsome, but silent doctor. Who Sanji learns is Zoro's family doctor, that is a shock. Everyone's life is going well so far. And now here they are, about to go into the workforce.

Sanji looks down at himself, maybe he should change? The blonde rushes to the bathroom to get a look at himself. His hair is done, bangs hiding the other side of his face now, he's got a mustache growing a little, and goatee that's more defined now than in high school. He's managed his facial hair nicely. Breath is minty fresh, he's got on his black slacks, blue plaid shirts suspenders and a bowtie. He decides to keep the shirt on. He looks better in blue, they match his eyes.

Okay, He's all set, the table is set for a romantic dinner, the food is cooked and is being kept warm, now all he has to do is wait for Zoro to come back home.

Zoro grunts as he move his big ass luggage in the door. Damn is it finally good to be home. His flight home was delayed by a few hours so he ended up staying in the airport way longer than he wanted. Eating their overpriced sorry excuse for food. The long flight seemingly longer than before, especially being stuck next to annoying people. And when he finally gets home no one is available to pick him up. Everyone was busy or didn't answer so he called a taxi that took forever to get to him. Now that he is home he wants to take a nap, then eat something, and lastly put his things away. Zoro moved his luggage through the house, up the stairs and into his room. As he stood there he put his hands on his stomach. Never mind a nap he should eat, he's hungry. But he wonder if there is any thing in the fridge, did he have to cook because he would prefer not to, he just wants to sit down and eat. At the moment cooking felt like a pain in the ass.

Zoro jumps in his skin as he felt someone hold him. Arms wrap around his waist, pulling his body close, a head rest on his shoulder, he turns slightly and finds the familiar blonde strands of hair. Zoro smile as he rest his hand on the blondes. Sanji humming at the contact. "Marimo." Sanji calls. Zoro moving back, pushing his body closer to the blondes. Happy that the blonde is the first one he gets to see.

Hold on a second, "blondie, What are you doing here so early?" Zoro ask. Sanji is suppose to come back home three days after Zoro did. The plan being to meet up the day after the blonde came home to give him time to rest.

Sanji smiles against Zoro's shoulder. "I got here earlier than I thought. I got here yesterday."

"And you couldn't pick me up today?" Zoro asks, he would have loved that.