the word “that” has suffered greatly in the cutting down of this drabble

[neo-queen157.livejournal.com]

I’m trying to recover from last week. Lucky for me, bunnies live in my sock drawer. >.<

Title: Safe Keeping
Rating: PG-13
Word count: 300
Pairing: Zoro/Sanji
Theme: Sanji’s Left Eye


I know your secret.

I remember one particular time when we were boarded by Marines. Clusters of white uniforms swarmed onto Merry’s decks. Wadou Ichimonji’s hilt was nestled safely between my teeth. I was excited for combat. You were tired, worn out. We stood, back to back, prepared for the onslaught.

There were four of them around you. You took out three with one sweeping kick, stopping to take a drag of your cigarette. At first I thought you were just being a showboating moron, but then I realized you weren’t going to attack the man lunging at you from your left. I went for him, cutting him down quickly.

When it was over you yelled at me to mind my own battles. You’re a skilled fighter, I know. I wouldn’t say anything as you continued to chastise me, but all the time I was thinking to hell with your damned pride.

You think no one has noticed.

It’s nights like these where I find myself remembering what is so easy to forget–secrets that are hidden so well that I forget they are there. It’s my watch but for some reason you’re here with me. White puffs of breath waft through the crisp night air. Your head droops, conversation forgotten. I drape a blanket around your shoulders.

Your hands are warm as they clasp my face. You miscalculate the distance between our lips, realizing with embarrassment you had stopped short. You mumble something about being sleepy. I play along. When our lips finally do meet it’s so warm. My hands move to your hips and grasp them tightly, forcefully. You won’t be sleeping on my watch.

I’m not going to ask about it because I know that it’s none of my business. But don’t worry, your secret’s safe with me.

Comments

[utopiantrunks.livejournal.com]

Awwww. ^_^ This is nicely written, and I like Zoro being protective of Sanji's weakness and even humouring his hiding of it.

[neo-queen157.livejournal.com]

Thank you for the compliment. ^.^ Zoro can be nurturing when he wants to be.

[paxnirvana.livejournal.com]

You won’t be sleeping on my watch.

Guh. For some reason that line hits hot and hard. Wonderful work on the whole thing. Zoro's a great keeper of secrets. And nakama just look out for each other's weaknesses.

[neo-queen157.livejournal.com]

I really enjoy that line, too. I didn't realize how strong it was until I went back and read it a few hours later. Sometimes the best lines come out of spontaneity. >.

[fenm.livejournal.com]

Awwww... so sweet!
Poor, half-blind Sanji...

[neo-queen157.livejournal.com]

I wouldn't say so much that Sanji is poor... he's got Zoro looking out for him. ;)

[bl4ckm4lice.livejournal.com]

ooooooohhh my gooood
so sweeeeeet! zoro is loving with his own silent way, ne?

[neo-queen157.livejournal.com]

I adore subtle Zoro. <3

[arelente2.livejournal.com]

man that was sweet

[neo-queen157.livejournal.com]

Thank you. ^.^

[akayalovesyaoi.livejournal.com]

Oh, I like this one very much. Very sentimental and true, they might 'hate' each other but even in canon they are able to keep their secrets to themselves ;]

[neo-queen157.livejournal.com]

I'm glad you like it. I try to keep things as canon as I can. >.< Hah as canon as Zoro Sanji love can be anyway.

[mango-32.livejournal.com]

Poor Sanji...

You won’t be sleeping on my watch.
*that left me with so much imagination going on.*XD
And Zoro being considerate...is just too much for me.^___^ I liked this one!

[neo-queen157.livejournal.com]

I'm glad you liked it.

I'm glad I can also provoke imagination with that line. ;)

[kikkuma.livejournal.com]

And I find myself asking, why the hell haven't I commented on this yet?

I feel no shame in being the third person to point out this imagination provoking line:

You won’t be sleeping on my watch.

Myuhoohoo... I very much enjoyed this. x3 *thumbs up* Lovely job.

[neo-queen157.livejournal.com]

Yay three people. ^.^ Thank you for the compliment; I'm glad you enjoyed the story.

[plotbunny-tiff.livejournal.com]

^_^ This was great...and yes, I am going to have to piggyback on other people's previous comments when I applaude you for the You won't be sleeping on my watch line.

::nods:: Yep. You definitely get a gold star for that one.

[neo-queen157.livejournal.com]

A gold star this time? Oh boy. >.< *bursting*

I'm so glad you liked the story. I'm surprised that this story is being well recieved. All these comments are very exciting. :)

[mishagirl.livejournal.com]

This is great!Zoro POV is pretty rare and I love how sweet it is..so IC! Love it!

[neo-queen157.livejournal.com]

WOW this is old. But thank you so much! When I write fic I try so hard to keep it as IC as possible so this is a really big compliment.