After Breakfast and coming out...

[sanjikuroashi]

*Sanji is smoking and washing the dishes with a grin. It was strangely odd and satisfying to hear each member of the crew get up and leave engrossed in their own conversations that had nothing to do with him and Zoro. A part of him guessed that as soon as they were out of ear shot they might discuss this weird ass romance happening between him and

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[demon_cutter]

*Zoro leans back in his seat and watches him with a small smile. This kind of contentment is...weird, but nice. He squashes the niggling part of himself that's wondering how long it will last before the next fight/misunderstanding/crazy adventure. And he puts thoughts of Usopp's behavior and what Nami said to the very back of his mind.*

[I don't want to worry about anything right now.]

"Need a hand?"

[sanjikuroashi]

[This is so bizarre...but in such a nice way. Let it happen.]

"No, but I'd like one."

[A little closeness would be nice.]

*Sanji peaks over his shoulder and moves a step to the right to allow room next to him at the sink.*

[demon_cutter]

*Zoro stands and goes over to join him at the sink, retrieving the dish-drying rag* *They've done the dishes together before, but it feels different now, more domestic, and he almost feels somewhat embarrassed and silly*

"So, they took it well. You were worried for nothing."

[sanjikuroashi]

"Hnnn...It's a little early to say for nothing. Still I will say I'm contently optimistic with the out come. What was that thing with Luffy about?"

*Sanji passes Zoro his first dish and purposely lets their hands touch a moment longer than necessary...because he can now. That thought makes him smile.*

(new thread)

[demon_cutter]

"Usopp." *he says while frowning at the door, but the corner of his mouth curves upward just a little when he looks at Sanji* "You didn't notice? I'm pretty damn good at this kissing business then, huh?"

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[sanjikuroashi]

*Sanji bristles a bit even as he blushes.*

"I happen to enjoy them enought to block out long nosed distractions...no need to get cocky."

*Sanji realeses Zoro's shirt and plays his fingers along the marimo's ear and earings.*

Another thread cuz crappy cell phone won't let me respond to comment

[demon_cutter]

"Mhm." *He shivers faintly at the touch and leans back in to kiss Sanji again, lightly.* "One of us should talk to him." [Figure out what his problem is.]

Re: Another thread cuz crappy cell phone won't let me respond to comment

[sanjikuroashi]

*Sanji closes his eyes for this kiss even though he feels silly doing so for such a short one.*

"He was strangely quiet when I broke the news. I thought he'd rip on us a bit. What do you think? You want to? Or me?"

[ooc; poor cuethe! At least I get responses - when I have issues you get nothing for hours!]

[demon_cutter]

"He's more likely to give you an honest answer." [I expected that, too. He seemed confused mostly, until Nami...whatever. Sanji can get it out of him. I'd probably just make his knees start knocking...]

[sanjikuroashi]

*Sanji nods and disentangles himself from Zoro slowly. He takes a breath and puts his hands back into the dishwater.*

"Yeah alright. Dishes first... We only have a few cups left anyway."

[And going to talk to Usopp with a Zoro hard on sounds like a bad plan.]

[demon_cutter]

*Zoro looks like he could care less about the dishes. He wants the heat of Sanji's body back immediately. But he sighs silently and sedately turns back to the sink, complaining without any actual displeasure.* "You got my shirt wet."

[sanjikuroashi]

"Pfttt. You should be thanking me Marimo. That shirt needs a wash, and who knows where it's been before you were given it. Could be cursed or previously washed in yak urine for all we know."

[Good hygiene is important. Gotta encourage that. I secretly like the way the brut smells when he's worked up a sweat but a clean marimo is more fun to play with.]