More than a prostitute (Zosan)

Chapter 3

Zoro ended quickly with his shower and went to the kitchen to prepare dinner. He made some pasta with meat and some grilled vegetables. He always tried to do some balanced meals for the boys.

The flat wasn't huge. The guys were sleeping in one room, the biggest one. There was a high bed and a single bed, a desk with three chairs, and a wardrobe for storing clothes. Zoro got his own room with a bed and armchair. There was a living room with a separate kitchen. It was small, but it was their home. And Zoro couldn't afford to take a bigger flat. It was hard enough to get through the month already.

"Guys, it's ready! Come and set the table!" Zoro shouted. The boys ran to the kitchen.

"I'm so hungry! It smells so good." Luffy screamed, which made Zoro smile. With the boys living with him, Zoro had to learn more about cooking. So, he did. He wasn't doing really difficult recipes, but it was tasty, and the boys liked his food.

Zoro turned around with the plate ready. A little gasp came from the guys. They were fixing the neck of Zoro. Zoro frowned, not understanding what they were staring at.

"What now?" Zoro asked.

"Zoro... Your neck..." Chopper whispered wide-eyed.

"My what?"

Zoro put down the saucepan and plates and headed for the bathroom mirror. He let out a small cry of astonishment when he saw his reflection. On his neck was the mark of two hands in bright red. He sighed, remembering what had happened a few hours before. It was astounding. The man was so strong that he almost fainted. He sighed and went back to the guys.

"Don't worry, guys, it's nothing. I just fought with someone on the street." He lied to them.

They didn't know about his job, and he didn't want them to know. It was his secret. He didn't want to see their disgusted eyes when they found out he was selling his body. He was already disgusted enough by himself. He couldn't bear the eyes of disgust in the people he cared about.

"Let's eat!" Shouted Luffy, who tried to change the subject. Zoro mentally thanks him. Even if Luffy was the most immature of the three of them, he could sometimes be one of the most mature, too. Zoro knew Luffy had his back, whatever happened. He always tried to protect him.

They all ate happily after that. Chopper narrated his day. Usopp reported how brave he was and protected some kids.

"I want more!" Luffy sulked, seeing the pot empty.

Zoro looked at his plate, half empty.

"Take mine, I'm not hungry anymore," Zoro said, holding out his plate to Luffy. Luffy's eyes sparkle. He gave his thanks and took the plate of Zoro.

Zoro sighed silently. Luffy and Usopp had become two teenagers, and Luffy was eating for ten. He was already short on money and would have to work harder to fill his stomach. He didn't want the boys to be malnourished or ill. He was going to have to take on more customers...

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It's been a week since the other man came. Zoro was now working more than ever. One customer after another, he was exhausted. He stopped eating at lunchtime. He just nibbled on the biscuits he found at the bar. He knew why he did it for the boys. He had to keep at it, even if it was complicated. He couldn't give up.

"Zoro, you have been working for hours now. You should go rest. You can't continue like that. Go rest yourself a little. You're exhausted." Brook worried about his co-worker, who he considers a friend. Zoro was always willing to help him when he needed it. When his friend passed away last year. Zoro took his shift for one week, giving him all the money, to give him time to grieve.

"I wish I could, but Luffy has been eaten for 10. I need to fill the fridge." Zoro sighed. Brook was the only one who knew about the three boys. Zoro trusts him, and Brook is quite proud to be the only one who can break the shell of the demon like the other coworkers nickname him.

"If you need help, Zoro, I can't help. You just have to ask." Brook replied.

"Thanks, but it will be alright." Zoro knew Brook was not living in gold either. If he was, he would not work on a place like that.

"Zoro!" A voice called him. Here we go again, he thought. He went to see his co-worker with the blond man of last week. Zoro shivered in fear. There weren't a lot of people Zoro was afraid of, or more precisely, afraid of what they would do to him. The only other person who could make Zoro shiver is the one who gave him the scar on his torso. 

Zoro didn't speak. He only made a little movement of the head to make the blond understand that he needed to follow him. What is he going to do today? The marks just have finished disappearing. He hoped he would not be starting again like last time. How would he explain to the boys that the marks reappeared?

Zoro continued walking to his room. He didn't remember that there were so many stairs between the first and second floors. He stood on the embankment and put his second hand on his head. What was happening to him? His vision was blurred. Letting nothing show, he tried to make his way as best he could towards his room. The blond was there to have sex. The owner was very clear he couldn't mess this up.

With a lot of difficulty, he finally achieved his goal, arriving in the room and collapsing on the bed, not thinking at all clear. He heard someone sighed and said. "Eat that you will feel better after." Zoro stuttered. He had forgotten about the other person in the room. He thanked him and ate the cereal bar he gave him.

He stared at the other person, who took out his wallet and placed a wad of money on the bedside table. It's the same place as last time.

"What are you doing?" Zoro asked, not understanding what was happening.

"Take the money and feed yourself. I will be back tomorrow." The blond man shrugged.

"What?" Zoro stared at the other person, grabbing the door handle, ready to leave.

"Wait!" Zoro stopped him.

"Just tell me your name." Zoro continued

"I'm Sanji." Said the blond man leaving the room with Zoro still astonished.

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