Sacrifice

Calm

I wake up confused as I realize where I am at. I look over to the unconscious swordaman and smile. To think, he actually moved yesterday. He made great improvements overnight and even looks more lively than before. I slowly move and get up from laying half way on the bed. Yikes...I regret laying like that. My neck and back are killing me. Finally standing up, I crack my neck and back and cringe at the sound. I walk to the deck and see it silent. Hmmmm I guess everyone is still sleeping. Better get a head start on breakfast. I make my way to the galley to get a start on breakfast. I start grabbing out ingredients humming Bink's Brew to myself quitely. (This song has had me by the THROAT for a minute now) As I'm chopping up ingredients, I start to hear movement outside alerting me that people are starting to wake up. I quickly start finishing up and start plating food. I hear the door bust open and someone yell, "SANJIIIIIII FOOOOOODDDDD!!" I tunr to see Luffy trying to eat what was ready. I swing my foot to hit him in face and yell," DON"T EVEN THINK ABOUT IT. GO GET THE REST OF THE CREW OR YOU'LL EAT FISHBONES FOR BREAKFAST!"

He runs out giggling grabbing the rest of the crew. I show a slight smile and turn back to finish up with breakfast. I hear the galley door open and many voice spill in. I whip around with the rest of the food showing a big smile. "Alright everyone eat up!" I turn to Nami and Robin, "Nami-swan and Robin-chan I made special morning juice for youuuuu~" I say with heart eyes. They laugh and say thank you while Robin gives me knowing look and subtely winks at me. I have to keep this facade up. I know Robin is in on it by the wink she gave me but the rest of the crew doesn't need to know yet. I blush and turn away grabbing a plate of food.

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After everyone finished, I grab start grabbing plates to get dishes done. I see an extra pair of arms next to and turn in surprise. "O-Oi! Robin-chan you don't need to help I can do these." I say to her. "No need Cook-san, I'm here to help and also get answers" She responds with a sly smile. I feel my face heat up as I turn to face the sink again.

"W-What would like to know?" I ask nervously. She chuckles and states, "Oh I think you know what answers I want." I feel my face burn even hotter knowing there is no way I am getting out of this one. I finally admit, "I told him. I told him everything. I even started crying! It was so embarassing now that I think about it."

"Did he grab your hand before or after you confessed to him?" She asked. "After. It felt like he was almost giving me response. Like he was trying to give me andwer to what I said." I think back to what happened. It was great knowing he was listening, but also terrifying. Breaking out of my thoughts I hear Robin say, "I think it's a good thing. He grabbed your hand gently from what I can tell. Remember, When Luffy brought up turning in his bounty he gripped hard enough to hurt you. When you confessed to him, he didn't grab it as hard. If he ws truly listening, you might be in clear." My eyes widen at the realization.

"Y-You don't mean....He might feel the same?" I ask almost breathless. She turns smiling at me,"Ehhhh. I could be wrong you never know." Sweatdrops at her remark. "I-I why would you say that?!" All Robin was laugh and turn to walk out of the room. "You never know Cook-san, I could be wrong." She grins at me and winks as she walks out the door. I sigh as more questions run through my head. What if he tried grabbing hard but couldn't right away? Could eh possibly feel the same? Will he hate me when he wakes up? Did he actually want to wake up when he said that? What if when he wakes up he tells Luffy to kick me off the crew?!?! I feel my breath quicken at the thoughts going through my head. I calm myself down and turn to leave. As I walk out the door, I see Luffy and Usopp fishing, Nami and Robin sun bathing, Franky working on something for the Sunny, Chopper gone probably checking on Zoro, and Brook playing the piano in the shade. I smile to myself and think, Today is actually looking to be a good day.