'Ello all. I am here with a little side project for you to enjoy! Although I know that the second I post this I'll get a bajillion reviews saying, "This is nice, but where's the new chapter of "Room for Two"?" And I'll reply, "Oh, it isn't finished yet. But I worked on this!" And then rotten tomatoes/kumquats/squash etc, etc will be lobbed at my head. -_-'

I would be working on the next chapter, but today was the first day of school and I felt like writing but I wanted to do something short that didn't take a lot of brain power.

This is an idea I came up with while watering flowers (again; I'm not sure what exactly that does to my imagination, really). It's really just me trying to satisfy my need for pointless SaNa fluff. In case you can't already tell (or didn't read the summary), it's AU. Obviously, this'll be taking a backseat (well, besides today) to my main projects, but it's just something for me to fool around with when I'm feeling uninspired or just in need of some cute fluffiness (and judging by my ideas for my next fic, I'm gonna be needing a LOT of that). I have several ideas, and I'll be looking at movies such as The Wedding Planner, 27 Dresses, My Big Fat Greek Wedding, etc for more inspiration, but if you have any ideas, funny true stories, or other things you'd like to see regarding the planning of a wedding, please tell me!!! I can use all the ideas I can get, or otherwise I'll just skip to the bachelor's party and no one wants that (okay, well, maybe a bunch of people want that, but I don't).

I'm also not sure where I want Sanji and Nami to actually get married. I was thinking on a boat (which would certainly be appropriate) or perhaps on the beach. Then again, maybe a traditional church wedding would be good, or better yet, a wedding in Bellamere's mikan grove (so sentimental!). I'll be making a poll with these choices and a few more, but if you have any other ideas don't hesitate to tell me. PLEASE VOTE!!! I want to know what you guys want to see!

This was going to start with the proposal, but I had this idea for ring shopping today during assembly (hearing the same rules I've heard for thirteen years now=Dandy falling asleep in seat), so I started here.

Enjoy!

Disclaimer: If I owned One Piece, Sanji sure as heck wouldn't have landed in Kamabakka Kingdom. And some pairing for him would be canon; that guy needs some lovin'. XD

Engagement

By Dandy Wonderous

Episode 1: Ring Shopping

Nojiko had to hand it to Sanji. He was serious and he knew how to go about things.

She walked past yet another glass case and glanced at the jewelry inside, but saw nothing suitable for her little sister. Around her, Vivi oohed and aahed over different rings, bringing Sanji running every time. Robin took more time, only pointing out rings to the nervous man if she knew for sure it might be something worth considering.

Yes, Nojiko had to admire his willingness to consult Nami's sister and closest friends when it came to a decision as important as this. Respected him, even.

But that didn't stop her from having a little fun with him.

She smiled sweetly and spoke for the first time since entering the store. "Oh, Sanji? I think this ring would suit her perfectly."

Sanji nearly vaulted over the cases in his way (it was obvious whose opinion he valued the most in this) to get to her. His eyes followed her finger and then widened substantially. She didn't blame him; the rock on the elegant golden band was almost bigger than his head.

"It's just her style," Nojiko continued, watching his face closely. "You know how she loves big flashy things."

"Yeah…" He trailed off, eyeing the ring with a tormented expression, and she realized he was actually considering it. She had expected him to blow her off and walk away, but it was obvious that the only thing holding him back from buying the diamond that instant was that need for money to buy his tux and the honeymoon and, well, food. And she doubted he had the budget for all that and a ring the price of a small car.

And yet, even as a more sensible part of his brain was telling him that this was a very bad idea, he was truly considering blowing every cent he had on this one thing. She wasn't sure whether to admire him for that devotion to her little sister or think he was an idiot. She settled on a mixture of both.

At this point Robin interjected. "Mr. Cook, don't you think that this ring would be a bit more suitable for your budget?"

He moved over to where Robin was pointing at a gorgeous ring that was barely half the price of the other. Nojiko looked at it as well and knew immediately that it was perfect.

Sanji apparently thought so, too, if the look in his eyes (well, the one that was visible) was any indication, but then he glanced back at the other, outrageously priced one. "I don't know… Are you sure she won't like that one better?"

"Are you crazy?" Nojiko snapped. "If you buy that huge thing you won't have a bit of money to spend on the actual wedding!"

He was still looking back and forth between the two, unsure. "But you said-"

"Sanji, seriously, she'll love this ring. Or any ring, if it's from you."

Sanji's head snapped back up to stare at her for a second, then he got that goofy smile on his face he still adopted when talking to females. "Why, thank you, Ms. Nojiko! You have no idea how happy it makes me to hear such words from you!"

Nojiko smiled despite herself as he twirled off to find the jeweler. Robin and Vivi crowded around her to admire the ring.

"So, did you find out what you wanted?" asked Vivi slyly.

"Oh, yeah." She nodded in satisfaction. "I approve."

End of Episode 1

A/N: REMEMBER!!! Vote!!! It's part of your democratic rights! On this site, anyway.

I'm going to try to get the proposal up tonight before I go to bed, which is where the real fluff starts, of course. Until then, enjoy!

Glad she'll never have to sit through another beginning of the year assembly in high school ever again, this is Dandy Wonderous, signing off.