Message on the Mirror

Sanji untangled himself from the swordsman as dawn broke over the Grand Line. Zoro grunted lightly in his sleep and his arms tightened around Sanji's frame. Sanji sighed and elbowed the swordsman in the ribs, breaking free of his embrace. Every shitty morning he had to hit the stupid guy to be able to get free. Of course he could just stay in bed until Zoro got up but then he wouldn't have breakfast ready in time for his eager captain. Rubbing at his face he made his way sleepily to the bathroom.

The water was hot on Sanji's skin and he delighted in the slight sting of the spray. He was careful not to stay too long in the shower, not wanting his skin to start to prune or the hot water to run out. He groped blindly for his towel as he stepped out of the shower, drying himself off briskly. That's when he saw the message. It wasn't a note like all those months before but a message written in the steam on the mirror. However like the ones before Sanji had no clue what it said.

'Tahib tajawazini?'*

Sanji stared at the message until it was ingrained in his mind, the supposed pronunciation running through his head again and again. However if the love notes that had started this whole relationship had taught him anything it was that it would reveal itself in time. Getting frustrated wouldn't help. He wiped off the mirror with a smile and continued getting ready.

Sanji wasn't surprised to find the bed empty when he got back. It was customary for Zoro to start his training while Sanji showered so he'd be done in time for breakfast. And the message clearly indicated that he had been up. Lighting a cigarette the cook headed to the galley, the message in the corner of his mind but not taking up his whole attention. He glanced idly to the crow's nest but noticed neither the swordsman nor Luffy who had been on watch over the night.

Pushing open the door Sanji strode into the galley, automatically flipping on the stove before heading to the fridge. He pulled the padlock key out of his pocket so he could open it. It took a good five minutes to get all the chains off but sadly it was necessary or there wouldn't be any food in the morning. He reached in for the eggs he would need for the Tamagoyaki and pulled out the carton. Sitting on top of the carton however was a note, light green paper folded neatly in fourths. Curious, Sanji set the eggs down and picked up the note. After unfolding it he was glad to have thought to put the eggs down, for if he hadn't he surely would have dropped them.

'kekkon shiyou?'

Sanji was still staring at the note in shock when he heard a noise behind him. He turned around to see Zoro slouched in a chair, his feet propped up on the table. The corner of his mouth was turned up slightly, more of a smirk than a smile but that was Zoro for you.

"So, what do you say?"

"Are you serious?"

Zoro just looked at him his green eyes answering all of Sanji's questions in just one look. Sanji looked from the note to Zoro and took a drag of his cigarette before answering.

"Of course I'll marry you, you shitty swordsman."

Zoro just grunted, slowly stretching before coming over to where Sanji stood. Just before their lips met he let out a single word.

"Good."

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