Life and Trials of a Former Assassin

Chapter 28

Franky was thrilled he got to pick up his bros from the prison. He was alone in the van as he drove yelling "super!" out the window and to everyone he saw at a gas station he had to stop at. He knew people thought he was weird when he did that but he didn't care he was beyond happy and couldn't contain himself. He knew if Robin was around she would just give her small smile and pat him on the arm.

After a bit of a wait his bros piled into the van. He shared in their excitement for most of the drive but when they noticed they were heading out more in the way of country homes and corn fields he had to explain. "Yeah sorry about that. We're laying low in a house Robin found. It's a beautiful log cabin circa 1949 with 5 bedrooms and 3 baths. It has a wrap around porch... ah I guess I don't need to go into such detail but it will fit all of us. Sanji, it has a big kitchen and we bought almost the whole damn store stocking the fridge and pantry."

At that Luffy threw in a "feast!" with fist raised in the air.

Sanji let out wistful sigh. "I can't wait to be back in the kitchen. I can't wait to spoil the lovely ladies again too. But before any of that I have to shower and clean all the prison smell off me."

"No problem." Franky said looking at Sanji and Zoro wrapped tightly around each other in the back seat. "We packed everyone a bag of clothes and have all your shower stuff there. Sorry Zoro and Sanji we couldn't keep your apartment but all your stuff is in boxes in Zoro's old place. Don't worry the rest of you. The tat shop is being run great and all your stuff is still in your apartments. Jimbei said we should all take a break for a moment and regroup before we do anything else."

"I agree." Sanji said then buried his face in Zoro's neck for the rest of the trip.

They pulled up to what was admittedly a beautiful place but Sanji took in the strategic advantages and looked for weak spots. There was a placid lake on the small side that the house was next to. There were trees but not so much that you couldn't easily see through them and see if anyone was coming. He couldn't see another house around either. All in all it was a great location.

At the door they were met with hugs and tears. It was a bit overwhelming but relieving at the same time. Sanji was happy to see his friends all together again. He kept having to wipe his face with his shirt sleeve he just couldn't stop crying.

He laughed from joy when Nami had jumped into Luffy's arms, wrapping her arms tightly around his neck and her legs around his waist. She kissed him a few times then cried into his shoulder. Luffy had laughed and hugged her tight. "I knew you could do it." Luffy told her. He looked up, "I knew all of you could do it."

After the reunion began to calm Sanji went through the house checking to make sure the windows were all shut and locked with the curtains drawn. He checked the front door and was happy to find a back door and made sure they were locked tight. Once he was sure of what was in all reality an illusion of safety he met Zoro in their room. It was on the second floor and not much more than a bed and dresser but they could sleep next to each other again and that was amazing in his eyes. They also had an attached bathroom all to themselves.

Zoro lay sprawled on the bed with a slight smile on his face and his eyes closed. "Sweetheart." Zoro said.

"Hmm." Sanji replied.

Zoro then sat up with a bigger happier smile. One where his teeth showed and the skin around his eyes crinkled and his eyes brightened. "My love?" Zoro said. Sanji smiled back. "Precious? My angel?" Sanji moved closer as Zoro who sat up on his knees. They wrapped their arms around each other. "Sexy?" Sanji dropped a kiss on Zoro's lips. "Cutie? Pumpkin? Cupcake? Sugar?"

Sanji laughed. "And you were doing so well. Now I'm beginning to think you're hungry. What happened to Curly huh?"

Zoro stood from the bed pushing Sanji back but keeping him in his arms. "I couldn't call you any of those things even if I wanted to so get used to it. And I am hungry but not for food." Zoro's eyes took on a darker lust filled look and his smile became predatory.