knots and kisses

Chapter 4

꒰ Nami's POV ꒱

In the bathroom, I stood, adjusting the frilly edges of my cute maid's outfit. Today is the anticipated charity fair at our high school. A day where the entire school would unite for a common cause—to make a difference, to lend a helping hand. And, of course, for me to pocket some of that ✧money~✧

The bathroom door swung open, and Vivi strolled in with an air of excitement that mirrored my own. "Wow, you look absolutely fabulous." Vivi twirled a strand of her baby—blue hair around her finger.

I couldn't help but blush at the compliment, a shy smile playing on my lips. "Thanks, Vivi. You look just as good."

Vivi's gaze drifted to the mirror. "Aww! Hey, Nami, were you able to convince Sanji-kun to wear his?"

We shared a conspiratorial giggle at the thought of seeing Sanji in a maid's outfit. Exiting the bathroom, we headed to our booth, excited to transform it into a charming and inviting space. We carefully draped fairy lights around the edges, casting a warm and magical glow. Colorful banners adorned with playful messages to attract our customers.

My phone beeped with a message from Sanji, who was letting me know that he was here with trays of delicious treats. But, to our disappointment, he arrived in his regular school uniform.

꒰ Vivi's POV ꒱

"Sanji, where's your maid outfit?" Nami asked, her hands on her hips. I felt a pang of sympathy for Sanji.

"I-I lost it," Sanji mumbled, avoiding eye contact. His backpack seemed suspiciously bulky, and I couldn't help but wonder if that's where he'd hidden the girly uniform.

"Oh, Sanji, you can't back out now. We all agreed to wear these outfits to attract more customers to our booth. It's for charity, after all!" Nami added.

Sanji shifted uncomfortably, running a hand through his hair. "I... I just don't want to look silly, that's all."

"Silly? Sanji-kun, trust me, you'll look adorable. It's for a good cause, and I'm sure everyone will appreciate the effort." I took a step closer. "Come on, Sanji-kun, just think of all the smiles we'll bring to people's faces. It's about spreading joy and making this event memorable."

With a sigh, he finally relented, pulling the maid's uniform out of his backpack. "Fine, but only because it's for charity. And you better not take any embarrassing pictures!"

I cheered, and Nami playfully nudged Sanji. "Don't worry, we won't share any embarrassing photos. Now go put it on so we can all match!"

Reluctantly, Sanji disappeared into the bathroom to change. The moment he emerged, the two of us couldn't contain our laughter. Sanji, dressed in the frilly maid outfit, looked both embarrassed and endearing. His protests only fueled our amusement.

"Oh, Sanji, you're the cutest maid I've ever seen!" Nami exclaimed, barely containing her laughter. She walked over to him, adjusting the bow on his head and teasingly patting his cheek. 

I joined in. "And let's not forget the finishing touch." I pulled out a tube of pink lip tint from my pocket. "Pucker up, Sanji-kun. We can't have you looking incomplete."

Sanji blushed furiously, his eyes widening in protest. "W-What? No way! I'm not putting on lipstick!"

But Nami and I were relentless, playfully pinning him down and applying the lip tint while he squirmed and protested. The more he resisted, the harder we laughed, enjoying the lighthearted moment. Finally, we let him go, and Sanji stood there, looking both adorable and flustered.