#sorry Sanji but Jinbe can pull the style better...

[goldenblu]

hold your fire (by the throat) - chapter 3

One Piece | Zosan | Post-Wano AU where Sanji slowly loses his emotions

Chapter 3: the currents of your laughter

The cook’s voice stops him in his tracks. “Where the hell do you think you’re going, mosshead?”

Preview:

When Zoro next opens his eye, they’ve docked already. He stands, stretches, walks over to where most of the crew are standing by the gangplank. Does a mental count. “Where’s Luffy?”

“Went on ahead, as usual,” Nami says, sounding annoyed. “I sent Chopper and Brook after him. Hopefully they can keep him out of trouble. Sanji, do you still need an allowance for your groceries?”

Sanji looks up from where he’s piling equipment into a small rowboat, and Zoro spares a moment in an attempt to figure out what he’s doing. Probably more stupid love-cook things. “Not at the moment, Nami-san. This bay looks like it’s full of shellfish, so I’ll go diving for food before doing any shopping. It’ll save us some berry.”

Quickly losing interest, Zoro tunes out whatever Nami says in reply and starts heading down the gangplank. Maybe he can buy some more booze in town. The cook’s been getting better and better at hiding his alcohol supply; it’d be impressive if it wasn’t so exceedingly infuriating.

Said cook’s voice stops him in his tracks. “Where the hell do you think you’re going, mosshead?” 

Zoro jerks his thumb at the shoreline. “What does it fucking look like? I’m getting off the ship.”

“Not by yourself you’re not, you directionless idiot. Go with the beautiful ladies and Usopp. I’m not in the mood to have to track your sorry ass down later.” 

As if he would ever need the cook to track him down. What’s he gonna do, get lost? “I’m not a fucking child, shitty dartbrow!” 

At the same time, Robin, Usopp, and Nami all exchange glances. Then Robin says, “Ah, we were thinking of finding a bookstore in town. I don’t think that’s really your style, Zoro.”

Sanji shrugs. “Guess you’re on ship duty, then.”

“Nah, Jinbe and I have got the ship handled.” Franky waves him off. “Go and look around if you want.”

“Why don’t you take him with you, Sanji?” Usopp suggests innocently. 

Zoro squints suspiciously at him, and then Robin. They’re acting weirder than normal. The fuck is up with them?

“Fuck no, I’m not his damn babysitter,” Sanji scoffs.

The goddamn nerve. Zoro scowls. “I don’t need a babysitter, I can go on my own.” 

He starts making his way off the ship, only to be pulled back sharply by the collar of his shirt. “What the fuck? Let me go!”

The cook shoves him in the direction of the rowboat with a resigned sigh. “You’re not giving me a choice, huh?”

“Hah? I should be saying that to you!” Zoro shouts, shoving him right back. He’s not getting on a tiny fucking boat with the cook. He’s not.

“Stop acting so grumpy about it when you’re the one inconveniencing me. Just get on the shitty boat.”

Zoro’s scathing response is interrupted when Nami calls out, “Have fun, boys!” 

“Enjoy your day, Nami-swan, Robin-chwan! I’ll have dinner ready for you lovely angels by the time you get ba—Ow, shitty mosshead, stop that!”

After much struggle, Sanji finally succeeds in forcing Zoro into the boat, much to his chagrin. Although if he maybe wasn’t fighting back as hard as he could have, no one needs to know.  “We’ll be back in an hour or two,” Sanji says to Franky, picking up two paddles and holding one out to Zoro. 

“This was your idea, you do the rowing.” Zoro crosses his arms and is promptly smacked upside the head with the paddle.

“What good are those stupid muscles of yours if you don’t use them?” 

“At least I have muscle, shit cook,” Zoro retorts, though he does take the paddle.

On the Sunny, Jinbe listens bemusedly to the sound of their bickering fading out as the boat slowly moves away. “Those two are certainly something else, aren’t they. I can’t say I quite understand their relationship.”

“It’s best not to get between them.” Franky pats him on the shoulder sympathetically. “Believe me, you don’t want to know.”

(continue on AO3)

[theladyofsorrows]

Look how cute Nami and Robin are in these new outfits!

Usopp is right, Robin looks really cool and tough 😍