Between a Cook and an Agent

06

(Y/N) P.O.V

"I'M HOOOMEE!!!!" I shouted as I surfed through the final stretch of the water before finally reaching the city. 

With the gates of Water 7 within a distance, I could feel my heart beating fast at the thought of seeing everyone again. 

Once I reached through the gates, I immediately put my shirt back on and made a run for my first destination;

Bluenos Bar

I'm most positive Cutie Flame is there if he's not at the 'Franky Family' home and I want to see him first before heading over to Ice-bar and all of Galley-La. 

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As I stood outside of Blueno's Bar, I quickly peeked through the window to see if Franky was there. And lo' and behold, he is in fact, in there. I could see him getting his cola refill while having a conversation with Blueno. 

I took the opportunity to count to ten before pushing the door open and proudly announce myself. 

"Blueno I'd like my usual please!" I said as I walked through the door and proceed to take a seat right next to Franky. 

He had his jaw dropped and stared at me as if I was a ghost. 

"(Y/N)-chan!?" Franky hopped out of the stool, almost falling to the ground in the process. "W-When did you get back!?" 

I couldn't help but to laugh as I jumped into my brother's arms and hugged his iron body. "Missed me?" 

I looked back at my favorite bartender to see him giving a millisecond of a surprised reaction but went back to his stoic expression. "Welcome back (Y/N), on it with your drink). He said, turning around and preparing my glass. 

"Did you see Ice-baka already?" Franky asked. 

I shook my head. "Nope, came to see you first before seeing him. I do have some important things to talk about with him. Perhaps you too if you got the time later on today."

Franky cocked an eyebrow and looked at me, "Did something happen during your journey?" 

I hesitated to answer his question as I wasn't sure if I should say anything out loud, for fear of the 'danger' Admiral Aokiji mentioned. "Something like that. Let's say, it's really important." I emphasized. 

 After the two of us hugged out prolonged reunion, Franky got his refill of the cola, placed it back inside his iron body and paid for his bill. "I'm paying for (Y/N)'s too" He said then made his way towards the exit. "I'll see you around (Y/N)-chan." 

"Later Franky!" I waved him goodbye, happy to see him again after two years. 

"Didn't expect to see you back already." Blueno said bluntly, handing me my glass of wine. 

"Hmm..well it has been two years Blueno." I said, taking a sip. "Plus, it's almost Aqua Laguna, so I thought it would be best to be here for it in preparations for the citizens."

"Makes sense." He said, "Does everyone else know you're back yet?"

"Nope. Just you and Franky so far." I said, smiling at the bartender. 

"I see." 

I started playing with the glass, feeling nervous to ask Blueno the question. 

"So...Blueno...." I started.

"Hm?" 

The bartender looked at me while doing his usual cleaning. 

"During the two years I was away, I'm pretty sure Galley-La still comes here to hang out and drink together. D-Do you know if Lucci said anything? I did confess to him right before I headed out to the sea." I asked him, lightly blushing from my question.