"Stop it! I can't move!" Luffy whined as Sanji's foot pinned him down.

"No way! You'll just hog (Y/n)-Swan to yourself" Sanji scolded, now holding you in his arms.

After a long and exhausting chase, Luffy tripped resulting in you being thrown in the air, allowing Sanji to catch you in his arms just before you hit the ground. And to make sure it wouldn't happen again he pinned your rubber friend during the landing.

'I'm sure I just told these guys no violence' you sighed as Sanji carefully placed you on the ground, Luffy's whines getting progressively louder.

"Don't worry (Y/n)-chan. He's still a rubber man so it won't hurt him, think of it more as a massage" Sanji assured, his arm now resting comfortably around your waist.

"R-Right? Sure Sanji, but aren't you a bit close..." your face slightly reddening from the proximity.

"Your beauty is so magnetizing I just can't help myself from-" Sanji was cut off when a table knife shot between the two of you, plunging half deep into the wall.

Both you and Sanji jumped back in surprise as you followed the trajectory of the knife back to its source. Zoro. Thanks to him Luffy was able to wiggle himself free from Sanji's grasp.

"I'm free!" He cheered.

"Sorry, my hand slipped" Zoro yawned from across the room.

'Where did he get that knife!?' You stared over at the knife now poking out of your wall.

"How the hell does your hand slip that accurately!?" Sanji retorted ready to make his way over to Zoro.

Robin was trying desperately to hide her amusement but was failing miserably, while Nami and Usopp just shook their heads from exhaustion. Franky, very kindly, removed the silverware from your wall and placed it on the table. He also offered to plaster the hole so that you wouldn't have to dig into your pocket, which was very thoughtful.

"You got something to say swirly brows" Zoro gave a victorious smile while Sanji's blood boiled with anger.

"Your a-"

"Hey, Sanji!" You quickly intercepted.

Sanji did an immediate 180 to face you. no trace of malice was found in his eyes, instead, it was replaced by complete adoration.

"What can I do for you my sweet (Y/n)-san?" He sang as he swiftly took your hand once again.

"Ah-! I-I just wanted to say thank you for catching me, I appreciate it" you smiled as your face heated up, still not used to the very forward contact.

"Oi Sanji! Hands off! I told you before that you couldn't do this to (Y/n)" Luffy frowned as Sanji just remained perfectly still. "Sanji!" He tried again.

Surprisingly, Sanji stood completely motionless. You didn't exactly expect him to listen to Luffy but you did expect some sort of retaliation. Sanji's hands were now starting to get slightly cold to the touch.

"Sanji are you o-!?" You were cut off when you realized you were not talking to Sanji, but a statue of Sanji.

'HE'S A STATUE?! WHY IS HE A STATUE? DID HE DO THAT? DID I? WHY IS DOES IT LOOK LIKE HE'S CRYING?' Your hands shot to your mouth as you started to panic.

"That reaction's new" Usopp muttered in a completely bored tone.

"Sanji! Hey Sanji! Stay with us!" Chopper ran over starting to realize the situation. "He needs a doctor!... That's me!" He whipped out a stethoscope and checked for a pulse.

"I-I didn't do anything-! When did he-!" You panicked as you looked between Usopp, Chopper, and Stone Sanji.

"Don't worry (Y/n)" Robin giggled. "This is normal for him. It was probably your smile that set him off"

"Sanji's reactions to beautiful women are always a sight to behold" Brook concluded as he sipped some tea "Or they would be if I had sight receptors Yohohoho! Skull joke!"

"Skull joke!" Luffy cheered as he let out his boisterous laughter.

'This is normal? Where in the world does Luffy find these people?' you laughed.

You couldn't help it. On top of Luffy's very contagious laughter, you were tangled between the unbreakable bonds shared with everyone in the room. Each bond brimming with joy and overflowing with care. It made you happy.

"(Y/n)?" Robin smiled sweetly.

"Yes?"

"I couldn't help but notice that you're not really into having flashy or extravagant things" She glanced around the very simple room.

'Just call me broke and move on'

"So I was wondering why you would have that bracelet" She smirked as she gestured to the bracelet that hung on your wrist. "Are you by chance engaged?" She asked suggestively.

"YOU'RE ENGAGED (Y/N)!?!" Luffy screamed in complete horror.

"I- Wha- N-No!" you squeaked. "It's just that-!"

"You must realize how expensive that bracelet is" Nami interrupted, also smiling sweetly. "Whoever gave it to you must consider you to be extremely important to them"

"I-I mean they are special to me but I-!" You muttered.

You all turned to face the new and improved Sanji. For someone who was encased in a rock just seconds ago, he seemed very calm. He whipped out a cigarette and lit it. Taking a deep breath before slowly exhaling.

"Sanji! you're ok!" Chopper rejoiced.

"Don't worry (y/n)-chan, I won't allow you to get married against her will!" Sanji roared, a passionate determination infused into his voice.

'Did I say calm... my bad, I meant absolutely furious'

"(Y/N)! YOU'RE GETTING MARRIED AGAINST YOUR WILL!?" Luffy screamed in complete horror.

The question on everyone's mind was: 'When did anybody ever say that?'

"Just tell me who (y/n)-chan and I'll deal with the rest" Sanji hissed now radiating bloodlust in immense waves.

"I'm not getting married!" you snapped at the two, who flinched at your outburst. "or at least that's not what the bracelet means. It's a thank you present from different people I've helped"

"So some nice people you helped gave you that snazzy looking bracelet?" Franky repeated.

"Well, It's a little bit more complicated than that" you laughed "It kind of just became a trend that everyone followed after Law gave me the-"

"Law gave that to you!? As in Trafalgar Law!?" Robin gasped in surprise.

"Well he started the trend" you clarified as you lifted your wrist to reveal Law's charm. "Do you guys know him?" you raised a curious brow.

"Hey, Robin, who's Law?" Luffy asked.

'That answered my question quickly'

"How do I put this..." Robin muttered "Like you Luffy, Law has a bounty over 100 million berries. He is considered to be a heartless pirate, the surgeon of death. He's rumored to have tortured and killed people in many strange and cruel ways."

"Y-You m-met that L-Law (Y/n)" Brook stuttered.

"Yeah. I saved his life" you smiled at him.

"You saved his life!?" Brook screamed.

'Why is he so scared?' you thought.

"Luffy still has a higher bounty than him though, s-so it's not like he's someone we need to worry about right?" Usopp tried to reason.

"Yes! Exactly!" Nami and Chopper nodded.

"He's not someone you need to worry about" you laughed. "We're friends, though he can be quite troublesome when he's bored or left to his own devices" you grumbled the last part.

"She's talking as if she's not even messing with big people" Usopp muttered.

"I don't think it's that big of a deal, besides, now that I think about it, Law has the lowest bounty on my wrist" you pondered.

There was a momentary silence in the room where everyone gave you a blank stare.

"If I go in the order of bounties, first comes Law, then Hawkins I think, after that, it's Kid pirates, which leads onto red hair pirates and finally whitebeards crew. And I'm not including the pirates who I've had the chance to meet" you recalled, carefully counting them on your hands.

Usopp, Chopper, and Brook were currently passed out on the floor, pale as sheets, though that might be normal for Brook. You looked around the room to witness the sea of disbelief. Zoro, Sanji, and Robin stared wide-eyed at you, mouth slightly agape. Nami and Franky's mouth just hung wide open, as if they were trying to say something but the words just wouldn't come out.

"G-Guys are you ok?" You asked completely oblivious to the situation.

"You met Shanks?" Luffy muttered, his hat shadowed his eyes.

"Yes I did... and he's really proud of you Luffy! He came here to celebrate your success" You laughed at the memory. "Though I'm sure it was just an excuse to put Briggs out of business"

Luffy's body started to tremble violently before his signature laugh filled the uncomfortable silence, a massive grin now etched into his features.

"Woah (Y/n)! You've been having your own adventure and made cool friends as well! I'm so jealous!" Luffy gushed as he bounced around you, eyes sparkling in excitement.

"So Law gave you this bracelet as thanks" Sanji summed up as he attempted to light another cigarette.

"Yeah, after turning down his offer to join his crew he gave me his jolly roger for protection. I don't normally accept pirate insignias, because I like the idea of everyone feeling at home, but this is very subtle so I'm ok with it" you chirped.

"That's amazing (Y/n)!" Chopper's eyes sparkled in awe. "You've helped so many people with such high bounties and lived to tell the tale"

"Two Yonko...She's met two Yonko... and she's under their protection..." Nami uttered to herself.

"Yohohohoho! And here I thought Luffy might have some normal friends" Brook laughed as he sat straight.

'I'm very normal compared to you' you retorted in your mind.

"YOU'RE OK NOW?! JUST GO AND DIE ALREADY!" Zoro and Sanji yelled at Brook.

"But I'm already dead" Brook stated, causing Luffy to curl up in a fit of laughter.

"I am normal" you clarified, "I just happen to come across people who need help, so I help."

"Shishishishi! You haven't changed at all (Y/n). Whatever happened to staying stranger danger? Still contradicting yourself even now?" Luffy laughed.

"Don't give me that Lu" you crossed your arms. "Befriending an old man to help you beat up a tiger as a child is completely different from helping a dying man who turns out to be a very powerful pirate" you reasoned.

'It really isn't that different... Did this girl actually meet two Yonkos?' everyone in the room individually thought as they watched your interactions with Luffy.

You glanced at the people watching you in silence. "I don't mind sharing some stories, but how about we talk about it over some food?" you suggested.

"FOOD!" Usopp, Chopper, and Luffy cheered as everyone in the room nodded in agreement.

"I guess that's my cue" Sanji sighed as he made his way to your kitchen, "This shouldn't take long"

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If Sanji had proposed to you during your meal, you have no doubt in your mind that you would've accepted it. His cooking skills were incredible. After assuring you that help was thoughtful but not necessary you watched in a trance as Sanji displayed his culinary skills before your eyes. The different aromas of gravy and spices, drizzled over juicy cooked meets, surrounded by crispy roasted potatoes had you dribbling shamelessly. The taste was just divine.

Drinks were served once the food was finished and everyone was happily chatting and singing away around your table. You were able to tell your stories but you kept them short and sweet. Even then, you had everyone on the edges of their seat with Kid's arrival and Zoro's reaction to you getting along with Mihawk was priceless. You decided to skip Doflamingo's story and gloss over any details of harassment in any others. The last thing you wanted was for Luffy and Sanji to start gearing up for an unnecessary battle. No, the last thing you would ever want is for Luffy and Ace to go into battle on your behalf.

"You know you don't have to do this (Y/n)-chan," Sanji said as he helped to clean the plates.

"Stop it Sanji! After that lovely meal, there is no way I would make you clean up on your own" you huffed as you rinsed another soapy dish and placed it on a drying rack.

"But (Y/n)-chan your offering all of us a place to rest, I think a small meal-"

"This isn't a debate Sanji" you chided, as you finished scrubbing a pot. "This place is your home now, just as much as it is mine, so it sounds stupid when you say I giving you something that already belongs to you guys" you sighed as you dried the last pot

Sanji chuckled at your response his cigarette hanging from the side of his mouth.

"Home huh? I struggle with the idea of having a home, a place where I can rest, and just be at ease..." Sanji muttered absently to himself, probably not intending for you to hear it, but you did.

You dried your hands and placed a hand on the edge of Sanji's shoulder so he'd look at you. When he continued to stare aimlessly at the pot he was scrubbing in his hand, your thumb unconsciously started to draw circles on his arm in a soothing manner. Sanji glanced your way but he wasn't prepared for what he saw. Your (e/c) eyes were captivating, each one swirling with warmth, compassion, and acceptance. Acceptance of any and every flaw he had to bring to the table.

"Well...It doesn't hurt to try, right? Besides, It's more about the people that you're with rather than the place" you gave an encouraging smile. "Welcome home Sanji! Just try not to turn to stone and give me a heart-attack ok?"

Sanji was so shocked that his cigarette fell into the sink earning a little chuckle from you. He could hear his friends in the next room. "Thank you (Y/n)-chan, but I won't make any promises. After all, your beauty is so enticing my body just reacts on its own" he smiled leaning down to gently kiss your hand.

You jumped from the distribution of affection, as a blush spread across your (s/c) face. Though you're pretty sure the action hurt Sanji more than it hurt you, as blood slowly trickled from his nose. You dashed out of the kitchen to find some tissues as Sanji tried to use his hand to prevent blood from spilling on the ground. As you left Sanji took out a new pack of cigarettes, ready to light it but faltered. He didn't want it.

"I guess I don't need this when I'm around her" he muttered to himself, as a smile spread across his face. "Home huh?"

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"Are you sure this is ok (Y/n)? You are allowed to just kick them out and send them straight to sunny" Franky asked in concern while you just giggled.

After plenty of arguments and discussions on who was gonna stay at the house, Usopp suggested we leave it to lady luck and draw sticks. Amazingly the monster trio was victorious in this raffle, and in all honesty, it did work out for the best.

"I'll be fine Franky. Besides the raffle worked out for the best. I knew for a fact that Luffy wasn't going to leave my side while on the island, Zoro would get lost on your way back to sunny at this time and Sanji said it makes sense for him to stay seen as how breakfast will be here anyway" you assured.

"As long as you're sure" Franky scratched the back of his head.

"Didn't think you'd be so concerned Franky" You raised a brow as a small smirk crept onto your face.

"I'm just looking out for a friend" He grumbled as a pink hue tinted his cheeks.

"Thank you, Franky! I'll see you tomorrow" you waved as he walked away with everyone else.

Quietly, you shut the door behind you, wary not to make a noise that might wake anyone. You already pointed Sanji to his room so he could make himself comfortable, and directly led Zoro to his room. Luffy was passed out on the sofa downstairs, in the exact same place Ace. From the way Nami put it, Luffy had been losing sleep over the thought of seeing you again. So waking him up to move him wasn't on your agenda. You smiled as you wrapped a blanket over his sleeping form, and placed his hat safely on the side table.

'I guess I should go to sleep as well' you yawned and stretched. 'I'm so glad it's the weekend'

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