Best friend not. A Zoro x reader au

Chapter 16

The sound of a whistle bounced off the gym walls; class was over. You huffed and jogged into the girls locker room, changing and making yourself look presentable again. Walking out, Zoro was waiting for you by the door. "You know, waiting here makes you look like a pervert." "And?" "So you admit that you're a perv?" His cheeks turned a rosy pink. "N-no." "Ha!" He walked forward, leaving you behind. "Hey!"

You caught up and walked next to him. The silence was awkward, but nothing you couldn't bare. "What class do you have next?" You looked questionably at him. "We have lunch." You pointed to the student-busy cafeteria. "R-right." You snickered and walked towards a table, sitting down with your bag by your feet. Zoro sat across and pulled out his phone. You pulled out /favorite book/ and turned to your saved page. Two bodies sat on either side of you then two more on Zoro's side. You put the book away and chatted with your friends.

"Yn, could you get lunch for me?" "Why?" "Because! I already used my I.D. and had asked, Robin, Usopp, Franky, and Zoro if they would go, but they all said no," Luffy complained. He looked at you with his puppy eyes and a cute pout that you couldn't resist. You sighed and got up to place yourself in line. "Thank you!" You waved him off and waited for the line to move.

"Oh~ Look who is 'ere!" Familiarizing the voice you groaned and remained looking to the front. "Zis is ze frau who took mien seat?"  He chuckled and the group nodded. "Vell, I didn't get a good look at jou in class, turn around for me?" His hand slithered across your back and stopped on your shoulder, his body leaning forward a bit to look at your face. "Oh mien gott! Vhat a hottie!" He exclaimed releasing your shoulder and putting his hands on his hips. The two boys nodded as they took a spot on either side of the German.

You took a glance at the trio and then back to the front. And at the same time they asked, "Are you single?" Your eyebrow twitched. The line had moved up and you went with it, though the three only followed. Their suggestive comments and pestering continued until you got your lunch.

Walking away, the trio whined. "Aww, c'mon chica! Siéntese con nosotros!" You sat in your spot and passed the tray of food to your captain. He laughed loudly, stuffing his mouth with the food. You huffed and pulled out your book again.

Zoro glared at the boys and bit his tongue so he wouldn't lash out. His leg bounced up and down, anxiously wanting to beat their faces in. Robin watched with a small smile, knowing full well of Zoro's feelings. His eyes caught her staring. "What?" She smiled more and closed his eyes, "Nothing."

The bell rung, signaling the end of lunch. You closed your book and picked up your bag, going to your next class. "See you next period." Nami waved as she turned a corner. You waved back. "What class?" You shook your head mockingly. "Chemistry, with Luffy. Then world history with Nami. And you know my last class." He nodded and walked with you, leaving quickly after you arrived.

This continued through the week. Then a month. Then two. It's November and he has not let you walk by yourself to class again. It surprised you that he remembers his schedule and yours without getting lost. You thought of the gesture kind and sweet, but you were oblivious to the actual reason.

The break for Thanksgiving is just one more day. It'll be here as soon as that last bell rings.

You stood next to Sanji working on a small pastry the teacher assigned for class work. "Don't stir so roughly. Here..." He grabbed your hand and guided you to stir smoothly. You watched his hand and followed the spoon's motion. He let go and smiled. "Like that." "... Thanks." He looked at you with little shock. You've only talked to him when it came to suggestions on food, but never to give him gratitude. "You're welcome." Finishing up the pastry the instructor came over and took a bite. "Mm. Excellent." He checked off your names on his clipboard and walked over to other students. You sighed and took out your ponytail, letting your h/c hair down. Sanji stared and he found himself infatuated. His cheeks turned rosy and he looked down, fiddling with his hands.

What the hell is going on? You two broke up, and in a horrible way. Why am I feeling weird about her? It's like I'm back in middle school when I, "... loved her." He breathed out the last part. "What was that?" He sat up straight and looked at her. "No, um... nothing. Nothing." He stuttered. Did I fucking stutter, his mind conflicted itself. "Sanji. The bell rang." He shook his head and quickly took his bag and left. You stared dumbfounded at his behavior, "What?" Zoro walked in and pointed with his thumb, "What did you do?" "Nothing?" You guessed.