Burning Hearts [SEQUEL INCLUDED]

Chapter 10.5

Hi, this is a ZoSan extra. Not MarAce. I figured we could use some of the ships as extra chapters so that you dudes don't be so bored waiting for the next main chapter. Ok, enjoy!

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Zoro

It's a calm windy morning for Sunny. I was in my room, lifting weights as usual. I could hear Luffy whining like a cranky child and everyone else groaning in exhaustion from my room. Strange, Luffy never whines in the morning and everyone is usually energised at this time, too. I placed my weights down and walked out of my room to see Luffy, Usopp and Chopper laying down on the lawn, their tummies grumbling. Nami and Robin were sweating profusely on their beach chairs due to the burning sun.

"Oi, what happened to you g-" I was then cut off by multiple clangs in the kitchen.

Sanji walked briskly out of the galley, sweating and panting as he carefully carried a tray of cool drinks.

"Good morning, everyone. Sorry about today. I woke up late. Oh my Kami-sama, I need to make brunch. I'm going to make brunch now so here's refreshments. Sorry, ladies. I couldn't separate yours and theirs. Anyway, I got to get cooking!" Sanji said, placing the tray of fruit juices on the table for the crew before dashing back into the kitchen through the galley.

Today is really strange. Sanji... slacked off in his cooking? He never slacks off in cooking. What's wrong with him today? I walked into the galley, passing through to the kitchen before opening the door and seeing Sanji. He looked tired and... stressed.

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Sanji

I grabbed the wooden  chopping board and my knife before chopping the vegetables hurriedly. Oh my fucking Kami-sama, I should've not slept so late last night. I was pre-occupied with finding new recipes to experiment on so everyone could eat something different for a change. I skipped a whole night's sleep and even woke up late today. Oh, this is not good.

"Why, of all the times did I have to be like this," I mumbled under my breath as I chopped the vegetables.

"Sanji."

Ok, there are a few that I want to try out but we don't have enough food supplies.

"Sanji..."

Once we reach an island, I'll restock and while everyone is out of the ship, I'll-

"Pervy-san!"

I winced in pain as I accidentally sliced my index finger out of shock. Thankfully, it was a minor cut. I looked in front of me to see Zoro at the counter, worried. Oh Kami-sama, I didn't know he stood there. Could he've known or was it just my own intuition?

"Sanji, are you alright? Sorry, I didn't mean to scare you. Here, let me see." He said, taking my finger and looking at the wound.

After applying ointment and sticking a plaster on my finger, I continued making brunch. Of course, Zoro didn't leave. I thought he was going to ask about last night but instead, he helped me make brunch. Quite a surprise there. He may not be the best helper but I was grateful. We made brunch and served the crew.

At night

I sat in my chair, stretching my arms and draining my mind from searching for new recipes from old cookbooks. I wanted to sacrifice sleep tonight as well but my body told my brain to activate sleep mode early. I dozed off on my desk while reading and fell into a deep slumber.

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Zoro

I walked by Sanji's room, on my way to get juice from the kitchen. I noticed the candle was still lit and I definitely don't want the ship to burn down. I then entered the room to extinguish the candle and saw Sanji asleep. He was resting his head on his desk of books and papers. I moved to his desk and saw food recipes. So that's why the chef was so tired today. I chuckled and took blanket from his bed before covering his shoulders with it. I then extinguished the candle. Before I left for the kitchen, I kissed Sanji's lips and smiled.

"Goodnight, love." I greeted him before walking out of his room and closing the door behind me.

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[End]