The following is an excerpt from the latest Zoro/Sanji WIP I'm working on (the pile is getting out of control dear lord) that I'm sharing (like a teaser?) for the hell of it!
For some context, Sanji is eavesdropping.
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“—so, uh—who is it? Not me, right, ‘cause—”
“No, not you.” Sanji could practically hear Zoro’s eyes roll.
“Is it Vivi? I couldn’t blame ya—”
“No. Stop guessing.”
It has to be Nami, he realizes, because it patently can’t be me. The thought plunges through Sanji with a ripple of nausea. Sanji abandons his work to lean forward on folded arms—entranced—as though the transponder could feed him the secrets of the universe. Well if it has to be Zoro—he would treat her right, wouldn’t he? Their issues aside, Sanji could acknowledge that Zoro is an exceptional kind of guy.
That doesn’t make him feel any less sickened. Gonna see Chopper later—might be coming down with something, he notes. He also considers reducing his own allocation of raw fish in a week.
I don't know why I like making Sanji such an idiot (When it comes to his feelings for Zoro) and I don't know if I should feel bad about it. But it amuses me to write. so
Some of the people complaining about some of the hair dye jobs in the One Piece live action are doing so in such an exasperating way I want to scream. The story takes place in a world that canonically has merpeople, furries, giants, sea monsters, sky islands with clouds you can walk on, snails that function as phones or cameras and special fruits that give you whacky powers... AND YOU'RE DRAWING THE LINE AT SEEING SOME ROOTS AND AT NEON ORANGE HAIR NOT COMING ACROSS AS NATURAL?
So i asked if yall would fw opla sanji x ftm reader who has an oral fixation that drives Sanji crazy and it was a pretty quick yes (im a slut for this man it only took one comment to get me to write it💀✌️)i really wanted to expand on my thought that food holds a deep and somewhat emotional importance to sanji. so without further adue-
Lollipops, Bubblegum,and Mixing Spoons
Pt 1
OPLA Sanji x ftm/ reader
⚠️ sexual themes~oral kinks~swearing~heavily inspired by Cake by the Ocean -DNCE,unastablished relationship~bigtime yearning~yearning because its sanji~unapologetic flirting~angst~a tiny bit of fighting~nami playing matchmaker~cannonicaly nosey Luffy~love~idiots in love~family dynamic crew~foodlovin reader~foodie reader~use of (Name)~self instert reader~no yn~they/them pronouns~no specific season happenings mentioned~not set in a specific season except abv after Sanji joined
☆reader has a oral fixation,is a foodie,and is ftm (very few / they-them pronouns used to include the transmasc they thems) set in the live action
(This turned out to be alot longer/deeper then i intended originally so im going to split it up anyways let me know if you like it in the comments and please enjoy ♡)
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Sanji was a culinary man,that was no secret. Food was his art,his life. That is,until you came along. You,it turned out,took up a large portion of his life,and his thoughts.
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He couldn't possibly forget the first time you tried his cooking. You'd sat there (somewhat impatiently) as he'd cooked,watching him prepare the food with the flare of an artist and the dexterity of a surgeon. Unlike Luffy,you took in the plating, commenting on how good it looked,before picking up your silverware and bringing a bite to your mouth. He'd watched, not realizing he was holding his breath. Not once had he doubted his skills,and yet as he watched ypur face as you chewed,anxiety grew in his stomach tenfold when you closed your eyes closed. You hated it. You didn't like it,hed failed-
"This...is INCREDIBLE!"
He froze at your words then let out a chuckle, closer to a giddy giggle of relief,feigning nonchalance.
"Of course it is. I made it,after all."
He said with a grin,turning to wipe his hands on a towel,and also to hide his heated cheeks.
"Ah,of course! I can taste the humility."
You said,taking another bite and sagging back in your seat with an appreciative moan. Sanji choked out another laugh,turning to facw you again with a raised eyebrow but sincere eyes.
"Well,im glad someone here appreciates my artistry."
You'd smirked,continued eating, and Sanji haf decided then and there he would cook you anything, everything in the world if it made you smile like that.
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You started to show up in the kitchen more often,hanging around there like you belonged. And while usually Sanji would shoo everyone away when cooking so he could focus, he never once asked you to leave. And anyone who took notice could tell he started to incorporate your preferences more and more, though he denied it when it was brought up.
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"Whats your favorite thing about cooking."
You'd asked him one time,perched on the counter as you watched him move with graceful expertise about the kitchen. He'd tilted his head,hands still chopping as he mulled it over.
"I suppose i love everything about it..."
He said,looking up at you and grinning as you munched on a snack he'd made you.
"Though i suppose...getting to make it for someone who truly enjoys it is pretty gratifying."
He said,stepping closer to grab some spices from behind you. You grinned, watching him with a thoughtful expression.
"I guess that makes sense. I do like your cooking."
"Of course you do. Everyone does."
"Yeah,but i like your cooking because of how much care you put into it."
He'd smirked,turning away to stir a pot,hiding his tinged face.
"You flatter me,mon cheri."
He said,smiling over his shoulder before taking a spoon and gathering some soup,turning with a flourish.
"Now,tell me,is tonights meal adequate to thine standards?"
He said dramatically, smiling all the time as he stepped up to you. His hip brushed your knee as he came close,carefully blowing on the spoon to cool it off. He lifted up,and you leaned forward,hus hand delicately cupping your chin as you closed your mouth over the spoon. Your eyes locked,and Sanji swallowed, his eyes never leaving you,and a deep sense of almost reverence radiated from him. You smiled,tilting your head and breaking him out of the spell slightly.
"Needs more salt."
You tease,and he chuckles,not yet stepping back
"You always say that! If i let you have your way,you'd smother all my perfect dishes in salt and ruin them!"
He said, finally moving back to the stove as you happily bickerd back and forth. You failed to notice him discreetly add a pinch more salt to the soup.
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It kept on like that,the two of you flirting non too subtly,always talking. The rest of the crew took quick notice,but they said nothing. Well,Nami and Zoro that is.
"How soon are you too going to ask Luffy for a cabin together?"
Ussop had asked Sanji,making him choke on his drink. You looked up when you heard Sanji coughing, concern on your face,not having heard Ussops question.
"What happened?"
You asked looking between Ussops amused/guilty expression, and Sanji,who wiped his mouth on a napkin and glared at Ussop.
"Nothing! He just...said something funny."
He said,smiling at you,though more strained than usual. You nodded,shrugging it off as the two of them bickering again,and went on with dinner, but you noticed Sanjis staring even more tonight
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"Watcha makin?"
You asked around the lollipop in your mouth,walking into the kitchen. Sanjis face lit up as he turned to you,smiling wide,his eyes bright with excitement.
"A new recipe! I'm still perfecting it,but i think its going to be amazing-"
His voice faltered when you walked over,tongue lolling over your lollipop,and he shook himself quickly,turning to the counter where a mixing bowl sat. He stirred it a few times,eyes flickering your way when you hopped up onto the counter as always,pulling the sucker from you mouth with a pop.
"What is it?"
You asked,peering into the bowl. He looked at you,smiling slightly,then swallowing when your tongue flicked out at the candy again. He flushed deeply, internally scolding himself. Get a grip,Sanji,he thought,shaking himself. You were looking at him now,wondering why he was taking so long to answer.
"It's uh..its a meringue for pie,but i used one of those new fruits from the island we last docked at."
He said,cursing himself for stuttering. You nodded smiling and licking your sucker.
"Can i try it?"
You asked,and he nodded, far quicker then he meant to. You dipped you finger in,collecting a bit of the meringue from the side of the bowl,surprised he didn't scold you for it as you brought it to your lips,setting your lollipop aside. Sanji couldn't breathe,watching as you licked your finger,humming appreciatively.
"That's good!"
You say,smiling at him,and he chuckles,somewhat breathless, clearing his throat.
"Yeah,well, i hope so,i spent all day trying to get it right, its been finicky,actually, its an odd fruit and i wasnt sure whether to treat it like a citrus or-"
He cut himself off when you surprised him by darting your hand into the bowl,getting more meringue on your finger,and dotting a blob on his nose, giggling as you licked the remainder off your offending digit. He raised his eyebrows, eyes flashing.
"Oh,you think your clever, dont you."
"You were rambling!"
You said,giggling more,and his heart ached giddily at the sound.
"And your solution was to assault me with my own food?"
He said, grinning, and you giggled more,nearly falling over from laughter. He couldn't help it,he joined in,shaking his head as you fell dramatically into his side.
"You're ridiculous,you know that,right?"
He said,steadying you with his arm gently as you caught your breath.
"You may have told me. Multiple times."
You say,grinning up at him. He smirked, rolling his eyes with a sarcastic huff.
"What am i going to do with you?"
He asked,looking down at you with a sparkle in his eye you'd grown to love.
"Let me continue to annoy you amd attack you with sugar and eat your food."
You said grinning. Before he could answer, you reached up,swiping the sugar off the bridge of his nose before licking it off your finger,smirking as you backed away. He practically gaped,mouth opening and closing,and before he could process it you were gone,lollipop still there on the counter,and Sanjis heart still beating in his ears.
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After that,things shifted between you two. Still flirty, but now there was a tension. But problem was,neither of you acted. Neither one dared to test the line,and it made both of you more and more frustrated with the other.
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"You're absolutely ridiculous! God,its like im arguing with a child!"
"Oh yeah? Well at least im not a pompous puffed up prick whose one and only redeeming quality is that he can cook!"
"Oh,thats real big coming from you-"
The yelling continued back and forth,and Nami exchanged a look with Ussop and Zoro. You and Sanji had been arguing all morning, and it was getting to the piont where they were surprised Luffy hadn't ordered them to hug and make up (as he often did when an argument broke out).
"Should we do something?
Ussop asked in a voice that clearly suggested he didn't want to,and he and Nami both shouted "Not it!!" simultaneously. Zoro rolled his eyes,muttering something under his breath and standing,walking over to the door to the kitchen. Just as he reached for the handle,the door flew open,and you stormed out,fuming. Even Zoro stepped quickly out of your way,raising an eyebrow at the sound of the angry clanking of dishes in the kitchen. Nami looked between where you had dissappeard up the rigging, and then the kitchen, sighing.
"You think they'll ever admit they're in love?"
"For our sakes,i hope so."
Zoro mutterd,shaking his head.
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"You ok?"
Sanji whirled,jaw tight.
"Why wouldn't i be?"
He muttered, uncharacteristicly cold. Nami rolled her eyes,leaning against the table.
"Oh,i don't know. Maybe the massive fight that you two had?"
She said. She didn't have to say your name,he knew who you meant. Sanjis shoulders stiffened more.
"You heard that?"
"Yeah,the whole crew did. You two weren't exactly being quite."
Sanji huffed,chopping a vegetable with concerning aggression.
"What was it even about,anyway. You two are usually like inseparable. They're literally the only person you tolerate in the kitchen."
Sanji rolled his eyes,dumping tbe vegetable into a bowl. After a moment,he sighed,leaning against the counter,eyes fixed on the floor.
"I think...i think i fucked everything up. With us,i mean..."
He said,gesturing in the direction of the crows nest where you often could be found. Nami nodded, smirking knowingly.
"I doubt that,but ill humor you. What did you do."
Sanji sighed again, rubbing his neck.
"We,i....they were flirting with me for a while,right. It's been months sense they joined the crew! And i feel like theres something there but....well they made a move a few weeks ago and...i-i panickd!"
He said,voice progressively getting more strained. Nami simply listened.
"I just...pulled back! I dont..i dont know how to be with someone so- so them! They're too..too-"
"Too good? For you?"
Sanji's shoulders dropped, nodding at the floor.
"Yeah. Exactly. Its selfish of me to want them. They deserve...everything. And all i got to offer is food. Feels like thats all im good for."
He muttered, his voice lowering. Nami sighed,shaking her head.
"You're an idiot. "
"Jee,thanks."
"No,seriously. You're an absolute idiot. In all of this,have you ever stopped to think about what they thought??"
Sanji opened his mouth,closed it.
"No? Exactly. So how about i tell you what everyone else sees and KNOWS and you somehow missed. (Name) loves you. Its as clear as sunrise, and your letting your fear get in the way of having a wonderful person love you fully."
Sanji stared at her,blinking. After a long moment, he spoke, almost timid.
"You really think they...feel that way?"
Nami rolled her eyes,sitting up.
"I know it. So what are you gonna do about it,kitchen boy?"
fin
Ty sm for reading!!!✨️🫶💕 let me know if you want the next part in the comments!
Also feel free to send requests for happenings in pt 2!
