The Princess and The Swordsman (ZoroxOC)

Chapter 102

I raced down the hallway, hearing voices coming from the crews' room, "Greedy Pig!" I heard Zoro and Sanji shout. I raced passed Terracotta, "Oh, Princess." she said surprised as I passed her, "Luffy!" I said happily and ran to him, throwing myself in his arms. Luffy laughed as he hugged me, "Evie! I'm so glad to see you!" he said as tears ran down my face, "I'm so happy you're better." I said. I finally pulled away, smiling, "You must be starving." I said and laughed.

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Dinner was...interesting, to say the least. The Straw Hats were messy eaters, but it was funny to watch them as they stuffed their faces and Luffy kept stealing food from everyone. Shae would punch him, but he kept it up. Usopp decided on some revenge and dounced a rice ball in hot sauce, so when Luffy ate it, he breathed fire, making me and Usopp both laugh, "Serves you right, Luffy!" Zoro taunted from the other side of the table.

Sanji was getting some recipes, "I doubt you could make this food as good as Terracotta." I teased and Sanji smirked at me, "Is that a challenge, Princess?" he asked and I nodded, "Yep." I said smiling and Sanji laughed, "Maybe you should join our crew and then I can prove what a good cook I am." he teased, "You know, thats not such a bad idea, Sanji." I said and Vivi looked at me, "Dad would never allow it, Evie." she remarked. I smirked, "Unless Sanji here, helped me sneak out." I pointed out and laughed. I caught a pair of eyes watching me and Sanji from across the table.

Zoro's eyes were locked on me and I felt my face go hot as we looked at each other. My heart ached as I remembered his words, I don't want you to join, repeating in my head. I felt a hand on my shoulder and I looked next to me at Sanji, "Evie, are you okay?" Sanji asked, concerned. I smiled, "Never better, Sanji." I assured him. Sanji didn't look convinced as his eyes trailed to Zoro, "He said something that hurt you, didn't he?" Sanji asked. 

I blinked, "Not at all." I lied but Sanji didn't look away from Zoro, "Listen Evie, if you ever need to talk, I'll listen." he promised as he looked at me again and I smiled, "Thanks Sanji." I said as more food was delivered and we all began eating again. Things got wild all over again as poor Chopper began choking, "I need another round down here, guys!" Zoro called out as Sanji slapped Chopper's back, "And water down here!" Sanji called out. Vivi and I started laughing at the pirates, as Luffy resumed stealing food. He snaked his arm to my plate and Sanji grabbed a frying pan, from seemingly out of nowhere, and smacked Luffy's hand, "Stop trying to steal my sweet Evie's food, ya jerk!" he shouted as I laughed harder.

"Sanji that hurt." Luffy complained as Shae laughed as well, "You shouldn't have tried to steal her food then." Shae pointed out as Luffy pouted before stuffing his face some more, "Bean sprouts! I want sauteed bean sprouts!" Usopp called out. More food came out and Usopp snatched up his bean sprouts and began shovelling them in his mouth. Luffy tried to take his plate, but Usopp held it out of his reach. Shae hit Luffy on his head, "Knock it off, Luffy!" she shouted and held out some meat, "Here." she said with a smile. 

Luffy beamed, "Oh, Shae! You really do love me." he said as a waterfall of tears ran down his face. Shae blushed a deep red before nervously laughing it off, "I sure do, Luffy." she admitted as he chowed down on the meat. Everyone busted out laughing, Nami teasing Shae the whole time.