Zoro is mentally drained as he hasn't been able to sleep well for the last few days. His nightmares are filled with a reminder of his old "friend" that he'll never be able to protect the one he truly loves...the strawhats and nevertheless to protect Sanji. He is filled with worry that he isn't strong or worthy enough to protect his nakama. Exercising more than usual, and not coming out to eat to avoid questions and concerns about his whereabouts. Eventually, it became too much for him. Causing him to visit a certain curlybrow on their ship, in tears and sorrow.

Sanji had an abusive father who killed his own wife(Sanjis mum). Whenever he would go to school, he would get bullied because he wasn't popular and because of his scars and bruises. One day, he tries running away and suddenly bumps into someone, what will happen next?~ read and find out! (Modern AU)

Luffy's hiding his real emotions from his crew, he doesn't want them to know, to be burdened by his pain. But unknown to him they see under his mask, they can see his suffering and they want to help. The first to step up is Zoro.