What's Not To Love

Chapter 4

Zoro woke from his nap feeling energized. He still felt the same feeling in his stomach but he decided to ignore it at the moment. Getting up, Zoro made his way to the crib. Inside, the twins were playing with their stuffed bears. Zoro stood over the crib and just watched them for a moment. He watched them with a smile as they fell over giggling.

He took  his attention of of them and glanced at the clock and then at the window . The sun was shining brightly on the islands dock. He could make out the various people and shops and decided that tomorrow he would take the kids out for a stroll. They didn't really get to take one due to the duration of time between islands and the weather of them.

"How does a stroll sound tomorrow, shrimps?" Zoro asked the twins.

They turned to him and made various noises that Zoro would always label as cute. Wiping their face of slob he said "I think we deserve a little fresh air too."

Picking both kids up, Zoro placed them in their seats. He made sure that there was no way that they could fall out before leaving the room. He walked out on the deck and placed the babies on the grass, but kept them in their seats.

He looked around and saw that the wall next to the gallery door was fixed properly. He had a feeling that Franky had to pay for that wood from his pocket. Turning back around, Zoro quickly retrieved his workout supplies and placed them a few feet away from the kids. He had decided that since it was hot he would workout and then they would eat.

Stepping off of the grass, Zoro made his way to an odd patch of wood on the deck. It was a compartment for some of the kids toys that they played with outside. Surprisingly, it was Franky's idea to put it there. Opening the compartment, Zoro took the toys out and set it near the twins. Unbuckling them, he placed them near the toys and made sure they were okay before going to his workout equipment. Taking a deep breath, Zoro started his workout and didn't stop once.

About an two hour and a half later, Zoro had finally finished. He was able to put his noon workout together with his morning one since he had slept in. It all worked out though because the kids weren't fussing or anything. Putting his weights down, Zoro stood up and took a look around. The sun was still high in the sky but Zoro could tell that nights came quick for this island.

Quickly putting the weights away, Zoro made his way to the kids. He took the toys they weren't playing with and put them back in the hidden compartment.

Picking up the kids, Zoro moved to the kitchen. He made them some food and fed them while Zoro munched on a Mikan.

The entire time, Zoro thought of how strange it was for Sanji to still be roaming the island. It didn't ever take long for him to buy things and he was usually back quick to prep meals.

When Zoro was making the food, he saw that the things Sanji needed for the ship were present. He knew exactly what Sanji had got because he had read the list the day before. Zoro had wanted to make sure that everything the babies had needed were on the list too. Just thinking of why Sanji was out made Zoro's stomach drop. He still had the feeling that Sanji didn't wholeheartedly want to be in their relationship.

Trying to stay calm, Zoro turned his focus on the kids. Sadly, his mind just went to Sanji again. Zoro began thinking of how they would raise their kids if they did separate. The thought made Zoro's heart clench. He was so far gone in love with a bipolar love cook and he knew that it was so bad for him. The worst part was that Zoro always knew he was a problem but he was the one to take on such challenges.

Hearing the kitchen door open, Zoro turned to look who it was. When he saw who entered, he immediately turned away. He fed the kids the small amount of food left. As Sanji put the few extra things he brought away, Zoro took deep breaths. He was glad that Sanji was on board but the feeling in his stomach was now attacking him in ten folds. Once calm enough to speak, Zoro noticed Sanji moving to leave.

Turning towards him curiously, Zoro asked " Where are you going?"

Sanji turned around with a strange expression. He stared at Zoro for a second before replyi. " I'm sleeping at a hotel tonight."

For a second, Zoro's heart stopped. "What?"

"I said I'm sleeping at a hotel tonight Marimo or did you go deaf. The therapist recommended a day away." Sanji said. He stared at Zoro for a second before saying, "That is what you wanted, right? For me to see a therapist?"

Zoro sat quiet for a second before speaking. "Does Nami know?"

Sanji rolled his eyes and opened the door while responding. "No."

"But Nami said-"

"I know what Nami said Moss Head. I'll handle it." Sanji replied hurriedly, as he moved out the door.

Zoro stared after him for a second. He felt like, no, he knew that something was wrong but ignored it. He replayed the scene in his head again before looking at the twins. He watched them stare at the door before they turned to him. Sighing Zoro began speaking to them.

"I guess it's just us tonight, Shrimps.