The Words I Love You

Worry

Three days had past and Zoro hasn't shown up to class. No one seemed worried but Sanji did. He tried to talk to him at his home but Zoro didn't answer. Senkoku was trying to find the people who put the video on screen which started the riot, but no luck. They were good at covering their tracks but Sanji knew who it was. Brandon. He can't believe he fell for such an obvious trick. He should have known that Brandon wasn't going to keep his word. He only made things worse. That is the last thing he wanted. He just thought things could maybe go back to the way things were, in middle school they were all together. Sanji and Zoro always bickering with each other and Nami having to stop them with Luffy laughing his ass of in the background.

The golden days.

That's what those days were. It was so nice to be almost be like that again. But it's impossible. With what happened between Sanji and Zoro it will never be the same. Especially with how Sanji feels about Zoro.

How he feels about Zoro.

How does he feel about him?

He likes to talk to him. He likes to spar with him. He likes it when Zoro smiles at him, the way his laughter makes his bones vibrate. He likes the cute expression Zoro makes when he thinks no one is looking at him. Or the face he makes when he's concentrating. The feel of his skin on his fingertips. The warmth of his body against his own. He likes Zoro doesn't he? That's the only explanation as to why the cook finds himself thinking about the marimo. He wants to see him.

They all hear the ding of the speaker turning on. "Can the following students please head to the front office, Sanji, Nami, Franky, Tony Tony Chopper, Brook, Luffy, Usopp, and Robin. Can you please come to the front office." She says. They look at each other before standing up and heading to the front office. It wasn't uncommon to get stared at but this time was not ideal and one they wanted.

When they walked in to the office there stood Sengoku and Tsuru with three others. Sanji has never seen two of them but he does recognize the man, so does Nami and Robin. Usopp and Chopper start freaking out and confessing their sins, which aren't bad, especially Chopper's when they see the officer, Sanji, Nami and Robin know him as Zoro's older brother.

"Good they're here." Tsuru says.

"Why don't you ask them?" Sengoku says looking at the group. "Why don't you sit down?" He jesters for them to sit on the couch. They do.

"I'm Smoker, this is Perona and that is Bonney. We are Zoro's older siblings." Smoker starts.

"We haven't seen him at home and were wondering if you know, being his friends and all." Perona says, with her dark eyeliner and her dark lolita outfit.

"We know he hasn't been at school, so tell us where he is." Bonney commands, she has red lipstick on and her clothes are revealing. Then there's Smoker who is in his police uniform.

"We haven't seen him since Monday afternoon. After lunch." Chopper says.

"What! Zoro's been missing since Monday and it's been two days since then, almost three and you haven't seen him? Aren't you his friends?" Bonney asks, her voice less than happy. It was more on the threatening side. It scared Usopp and Chopper. 

"Do you know where he might be?" Perona asks nicer. But frowned and growled when she saw everyone shake their heads.

"What happened at lunch on Monday?" Smoker asks. They all looked at each other, the same question going through all their heads. Should they tell Zoro's family what happened, about the video?

The silence continued on for minutes. No one budged. This wasn't going anywhere and they needed to find Zoro. They didn't have time for this. "Is his school bag still here?" Perona asks. To that they nod. She looks over at Sengoku.  "Can we have that? If Zoro left during school he might have left his phone here too and that could be why he isn't picking up." Sengoku nods.

"Sure one of them could drop it off on their way back." He says. He looks over at them hoping for a volunteer. But didn't get one which was odd. "You can go back to class."

"I'll bring his bag." Sanji says which shocked everyone. Sengoku because he didn't think Sanji would be so nice after they had their fight. The others because they knew Sanji hates Zoro, even Zoro knew that. The straw hat's stood up and walked back to their classroom. Sanji grabbing Zoro's things and telling the teacher what he's doing. He only got a nod. 

Sanji walked back slowly trying to think on where Zoro would be, if he's not at home. From what he knew of Zoro, his safe place is home but he's not there so where else? Sanji thought real hard on this. Thinking about everything he's learned from Zoro these past weeks. If he's not at his safe place then where could he be? Maybe he's with his safe person. The person he feels the most safe with. Who would that be? Well that would be his mother but she past away. Wait that's it! He's most likely at her grave. But to be there for almost three whole days?

Sanji walked out of the school building to see all three of them standing there. Smoker seems to be comforting both woman. They all seemed really worried. But of course Zoro is the baby of the family. And who knows how their father would react if he knew Zoro went missing? Sanji walks up to them. "Here is his bag." Sanji hands the bag over and they take it going through it looking for his phone. "I know this might sound rude but where is Zoro's mother buried?"

"Why would... wait, why didn't we think of that?" Bonney says looking at Smoker and Perona.

"Let's go!" Smoker says. They get ready to go when Smoker's phone gets off. It's their father. They hear him talking a little on the phone and then he lowers his head.

"Dad sounds pissed." Perona says.

"Can you take me?" Sanji asks.

"No, you have school kid." Smoker says putting his phone away.

"Please, I want to make sure Zoro is ok." Sanji pleads.

"Oh, don't be so mean Smoker, how many times did you skip school back then?" Bonney says with a smile.

"Things are different now, plus dad wants to see us." Smoker adds.

"Then me and the kid could look for Zoro while you and Perona talk to dad." Bonney says wrapping her arm around his neck pulling him close to her chest.  Well that sounds like a plan and they needed to find Zoro and couldn't exactly stop searching. 

Smoker and Perona leave in the cop car while Boney takes her car. Sanji hops in the front seat and buckles in.