The One : Roronoa Zoro X Reader

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Four rounds flew by with each team claiming two, though honestly, you and Zoro barely scraped by with your wins. The two of you worked smoothly together alternating and aiming without much vocal communication. Your opponents on the other hand grumbled and argued with each other every time Kid stepped up to serve.

Birdie never missed a shot. Not once - not even with her enormous half drunk boyfriend looming over her. This changed when it was his turn. She would try to guide his eyeline to an easier shot and help with his trajectory.

"Shut up will ya?!" he held the ball out in front of him.
The brunette rolled her eyes in frustration, "No wonder you lost before."
"Not the time, Kitty." Killer muttered from the sidelines.
"We didn't lose!" Kid's eye twitched as he tossed the ball too hard over shooting the edge of the table.
She was already pouring his shot when he turned back to her.

The crowd was definitely amused, you could say the same for yourself.

"You drink it." the redhead snapped as she held out the glass.
"You're the one that missed."
"It was your fault!"
"How was it my fault?!" she stood on her toes to meet his annoyed gaze.
He bent down close to her face, "Lotte."
She almost visibly shuddered as he growled her name, "Fine - this one time - to shut you up."

She took the shot and slammed the glass on the table.

"If you two are done flirting..." you chuckled as Zoro handed the ball to you.
"You don't want to know what their flirting is like." Killer shook his head.
"Gross." you and Zoro muttered in unison as he nudged you and nodded toward the table.

There was still an easy shot left in front of you. You were certain you could make it even as you swayed.

"After this we just have two more." Zoro murmured tipping your elbow up as you got ready to aim.
"Don't help her." Kid called, "That's cheating."
"Let them," Lotte smirked, "cheating won't help them anyway."
"Ignore them." Zoro leaned in so you could hear him.
"Right," taking a deep breath you aimed and exhaled as you tossed.

The ball circled the rim and plopped into the cup eliciting a cheer from the small crowd.

Kid cursed and chugged the beer as he handed the ball off to Lotte - who immediately, without a bit of showmanship or hesitation sank her shot.

You sighed and reached for the cup.

"I've got it." Zoro's fingers brushed over yours as he took it from you and downed it.

Now one cup remained in front of you.

You had to hope Zoro would make this next shot and Kid would miss on his turn. The room was starting to spin around you while also buzzing with excitement. This round would determine the winner.
Bets were floating around with Shanks who graciously offered the winners a cut. Still upset over the spat you had a few nights ago, he bet against you.

Zoro let out a soft breath as he centered himself and took aim.

Another cup down.

Unbothered Lotte grabbed the cup and guzzled the beer wiping her wrist over her chin and lips as she finished.

Tension filled the air as the room fell silent. Everyone watched Kid stumble to the table and squint raising the ball.

With a hollow thunk it bounced off the rim and rolled across the table earning some groans and cheers.

The pressure was on, you had to sink your shot. There was no way Lotte would miss.

Sensing your drunken distress Zoro leaned in putting the ping pong ball in your hands.