╰┈➤ TWO HEARTBEATS

《NINE》

ワンピース

"Huh?!"

Sanji's eyes twitches wide. "Wait- I didn't mean to-,"

You cut him. "No no! I just don't know where you would get that from." You can't help but let out a fake chuckle.

He gives you a knowing look, focusing on your moving eyes and suddenly fidgeting fingers. He Leans forward.

"That's not true?" He asks instead, just for sure.

You are left with mouth open but nothing coming out, feeling warmth creep up your face. You don't wanna say no because-
You are not even sure if your feelings are sure but there is definitely something in your heart that wouldn't agree with it you say no.

You whip around back at the front of the sink, turning on the tap he turned off and letting it run on the plate in your hands. You hope it doesn't seem as Un caring but you pleadingly need something to hold onto.

Sanji doesn't push. He also whips back front, getting the soapy sponge and going back to his job.

"You don't have to say anything if you don't want to." He offers.

Your heart swells at his kindness but you reply quietly. "I think...I do." You bite your lip.

Sanji looks at you in shock as if he can't believe you are being honest with him. You almost laugh when he breaths out a 'oh.'

"I am not entirely sure but there's definitely something there." Your face feels like it's on fire when he continues to gaze more. You are a little weirded out that he is not bursting out and shaking Zoro until he spots what's so special about him. It would be funny but I think both of you would rather avoid the scene.

He is calmer, more understanding and you are asking yourself why you forgot how good of a person he is, probably the kindest between you and your friends.

"Damn that moss head." He is scrubbing harsher Now. "What's so special about him-,"

You burst out laughing.

Sanji stills, then slowly looking at you like you were crazy. He was serious about what he said, what's so special about him? All he does is train and sleep around.

"Leave him alone." You tease, wiping away the few drops of soap bubbles and water on your neck.

"You are just tryna start a fight-"

"I am not. I still don't like him though."

You snort. "Sure."

His hand reach down in his jacket pocket, pulling out a cig packet, ripping the top and flicking one in his fingers, enlightening it with his lighter and to put it between his lips. A blow of smoke washes over you. Pure smoke and ash. You are wondering which kind of cook smokes in the kitchen-

"Hey...um" his attention pulls toward you with a hum. "Could you not tell anyone about this...especially not Zoro- and luffy!" You add eagerly. Nor did Zoro had to know and nor did Luffy. Not yet.

Sanji gives you his assuring smile. "You can trust me." He blows a another steam of smoke.

You shake some of the soap on your hands and then giving him a grin. "You know, if my hands weren't covered in soap, I would have crushed you in a hug."

Shit-
I think you broke him.

You are happier than needed when he squeals and stands in front of you with his hands clasped on his cheeks. "You flatter me!" He says. How many times he says the same thing? You could possibly imagine.

"Let's get this done?" You suggest, pointing at the left over dishes.

He bows, waist down. "At your service, my lady." Gracefully standing in front again and more straight, he is basically perfect with the way his hands glide on the glass and gives you the platter soundlessly.

Wow.

"Thank you." That's the last thing you say before a group of kids-
I mean, our crew barges through the door and thrashing everywhere. You sigh with Sanji beside you. "Guess no peace time anymore." You are smiling.

He is smiling too though shoulders actually appearing to be tired. You wonder how long he stays up to clean the kitchen and feed us. Must take a whole lot of energy just to feed our captain alone.

Though after this, when Zoro asks him for a drink- well, order is a better word. Your first thought was, in the morning? Sanji doesn't give of course, looking down at him in saltiness. You give Sanji a raised brow. He flinches, clearing his throat.

"Go get it yourself." He grumply voices. At least he pointed at the cabinet it's in. That's a improvement...

When you are done with your chore, you wipe your wet hands on the towel near by a hanger, moving yourself to sit before being tackled almost to the table. Zoro and Sanji are ready before relaxing when hearing a familiar giggle and a familiar hat.

Luffy's Arms are around your neck and as always, legs wrapped around just below your chest. You balance yourself with a half hiss and a shocked squeak.

"Good morning to you too luffy." You struggle out.

Luffy only replies with a fit of giggle, rubbing his cheeks against yours. You also can't help but giggle with him, his affection very infectious. It makes you very happy each time he rewards you with cheeks rubs. It's cute. Innocent and so pure like him.

"I missed you!" He shouts. You cringe away a bit at the sudden loudness though his words makes something in your stomach flutter.

"You just saw me last night." He is still hanging himself comfortably on you when you state that. Luffy hops down from you, letting your chest breath from the tight suffocation. Not unwelcomed, just a little too tight.

"Let her breath aight." Usopp.

"I don't think she mind." Robin

You flush. Almost glaring at her.

"Sit down, luffy." Sanji serves the breakfast on the table and you don't have to tell the captain twice before he is jumping to his chair and snatching more food than what's on his plate.

You are smiling widely as he shoves a lump of meat, almost swallowing the bone before Sanji yells at him.