What's Not To Love

Chapter 1

"4989...4990...4991..." Zoro continued to count as he lifted his weights. After he had given birth, Chopper had told Zoro that he would have his weights and swords given back to him in the next four or five months. However, Chopper gave him them within 2 months for good behavior and some persuasion from Luffy. He had argued that his second mate would have to keep his strength up to help protect the ship and it's member. He also promised Chopper that he would get extra money to buy medical equipment to Nami's dismay. Needless to say, Chopper agreed immediately.

At the moment, Zoro was finishing his last exercise. Not too far from him sat the twins. Both Kairi and Daichi were playing with the stuffed animal the girls bought them and the toy that the idiots made. Luckily, Zoro had convinced Usopp to make a similar more quiet toy for the kids. Of course, Usopp agreed after a couple of bruises. Surprisingly, the kids liked the quiet version of the toy much better. It made both Sanji and Zoro happy because they already hated the rattles but the kids loved those way too much.

"5000." Zoro said as he put the weight where it went. He walked towards the window of the crows next and smirked. He could see the outline of the next island the pirates were set to dock at.

Turning back around, Zoro went towards the twins. It was almost dinner time which meant it was time for a bath. "Who's ready to get cleaned?"

The twins looked towards Zoro. They began laughing and started to crawl away from him. Zoro chuckled as he watched them. They were always playful at the wrong times.

"Where are you two going? Are you trying to run away from me?" Zoro said as he got on the floor and crawled to them. He had grown accustomed to playing with his kids like he was and the crew did the same.

When he reached the kids, Zoro grabbed them and rolled on his back. Their laughs grew louder as he fake ate them. Hearing the door to the crows nest open, Zoro turned to see Robin approaching with a smile on her face.

"Cook-san said dinner will be ready in 30 minutes. Would you like help washing the babies?"

"Yeah, thanks." Zoro said over the babies laughter. He handed Diachi over to her and kept Kairi in his arms.

Robin waited for Zoro to get up and then both crew members exited the crows nest carefully with the babies. As they walked across the deck and towards the stairs, Zoro couldn't help but look up at the gallery and sigh.

Him and the cooks relationship was..okay at the moment. After their little 'conference' after the kids were born, things had started to look up for their relationship. However, about a month ago, Sanji began acting strange. He would sleep with Zoro but not close, he moved his chair in the kitchen closer to the girls side of the table not that it was noticable and he stayed out on the deck later at night. Zoro was trying to be optimistic about everything but it was starting to really bother him.

"Is something wrong, Zoro?" Zoro heard Robin asked. He had learned that she would call him by his name to let him know that her and Nami were beginning to get worried about him. They were the only two that saw right through his facades everytime.

Zoro contemplated his response. He could say no and act as if everything was okay. He knew Robin wouldn't push him to tell her but if he said no, he might never get advice on the matter at hand.

Sighing, Zoro said "Yeah. Something is wrong now that you mention it."

Robin nodded and waited for Zoro to continue. In a few seconds, they had reached the stairs and began to descend them. When it was clear that no one would be able to hear, Zoro started talking.

"It's Sanji." Zoro said.

Robin nodded her head again. She had already guessed that it was the cook. He was the only thing that has been stressing Zoro out for the past few months. And Zoro doesn't stress. It's not in his nature to.