blab blah blah I see him and suddenly im dumb
SYNOPSIS: don’t you hate when your woman who is not your woman get fed up with you so your woman who’s not your woman goes and take matters into her own hands.
⊹ ﹏𓊝﹏𓂁﹏⊹ ˖ You strolled through a lively port town with Sanji, the afternoon sun warming your skin as the scent of fresh bread and spices drifted through the air. He was, as always, a step ahead, effortlessly weaving through the crowd with you trailing behind.
Despite the reason for this trip to restock the ship’s food supplies Sanji seemed to treat it as a personal mission to chat with every woman who so much as glanced his way. It was nothing new, really. Every compliment, every declaration of love, every swooning reaction from the ladies it was all part of who he was.
But damn, was it annoying sometimes.
“Sanji,” you called, catching up to him as he leaned over a stall, grinning at the vendor a particularly pretty woman selling fresh herbs. “Are we actually shopping, or are you just collecting plans for tonight ?”
He turned to you with that signature charm. “What, love? Are you getting jealous? My love you’re always at the top of my list” His smirk was teasing, playful, but something about the way he said it made your stomach twist.
You scoffed, rolling your eyes. “Not in the slightest. Just wondering if I should be carrying all these bags myself while you’re busy.”
Sanji straightened immediately. “I would never let a lady carry heavy bags in my presence!” He took them from your arms with ease, but before you could feel triumphant, he turned back to the vendor and gently took her hand. “Forgive me, mademoiselle, duty calls. But know that your beauty is as fresh as your basil.”
You clenched your jaw. That was it.
Without a word, you pivoted on your heel and strolled off into the bustling crowd, leaving him behind. You didn’t need to deal with this right now.
You made your way to a nearby fruit stall, inspecting the selection when a voice interrupted. “You seem like you have good taste,” a smooth voice said.
You glanced up to see a man tall, rugged, with a confident smile. He gestured toward the apples. “Which one would you recommend?”
You hummed thoughtfully, picking up a ripe one and handing it to him with a slight tilt of your head. “This one.”
He took it, fingers brushing yours. “Good choice. Maybe you should stick around and help me shop.”
You chuckled, more amused than anything, but before you could respond, a familiar presence appeared beside you.
The air shifted instantly. His easygoing charm was still there, but his stance was different subtle but firm. “Ah, my dear, there you are.” His hand found the small of your back, light but undeniably possessive. “I was worried when you ran off.”
The man’s gaze flickered between you two. “You two together?”
Sanji smiled, but it didn’t reach his eyes. “Something like that.”
Your breath hitched slightly at his tone, but you said nothing. You usually just let it play out, enjoying the rare sight of Sanji stewing in his own jealousy.
You let out a short laugh, shaking your head. “Oh, no, we’re not together.”
Sanji’s hand, which had been resting lightly against your back, lifted ever so slightly before dropping entirely.
The man smirked, clearly pleased with the answer. “That so?” He took a bite of the apple you’d chosen for him, eyes flickering over you with interest. “Then maybe”
“Yeah, yeah, she’s free to flirt with whoever she wants,” Sanji cut in, voice sharp with something unreadable. “don’t let me stop you”
You turned to him with an unimpressed look. “Oh? You suddenly have a problem with that?”
His smile was still there, but it was forced now, tight at the edges. “Of course not, sweetheart,” he said smoothly, but there was an edge to his voice, a tension in his stance.
You scoffed, folding your arms. “Then piss off, Sanji. Thought you had some more lovely ladies to chase after.”
Sanji’s eyebrow twitched. His whole demeanor shifted still composed, still that smooth talking flirt, but now there was something else lurking underneath. He took a slow drag of his cigarette, exhaling before flashing you a lazy smirk. “Fine. Do whatever you want, gorgeous.”
With that, he turned on his heel and walked off, hands in his pockets, looking every bit as confident as always. But you saw it the tightness in his shoulders, the way his footsteps were just a little too heavy.
Good. Let him stew in it for a change.
You turned back to the guy, flashing a charming smile of your own. “Now, where were we?”
But even as you continued talking, a lingering heat stayed on your skin the memory of Sanji’s touch, his lingering gaze, and the way his voice had dropped just slightly when he called you gorgeous.
You continued chatting with the man, picking out a few more items for your collection, and although he was polite and engaging, your thoughts kept drifting back to Sanji. The way his hand had hovered at your back, the little flicker of jealousy in his eyes, the forced smoothness in his voice it was all so familiar, you felt it all too well and yet it made you feel strangely unsettled.
As the day passed, the random guy proved to be an easy companion, offering good suggestions for what to buy and being genuinely considerate when it came to picking out fresh produce and spices. He was easy to talk to, and the lighthearted banter between you two made the errands almost feel like a casual date. But every so often, you’d glance at the bags you were carrying, noticing that they were getting heavier as you loaded up, and that faint tug of regret would sneak in.
You missed the way Sanji always insisted on carrying your bags, even if it was over the top, and how he’d make sure you didn’t have to lift a finger when it came to food shopping, the way he’d make it fun with jokes, teasing, and making you feel like the only one in the world who mattered.
It wasn’t that this guy was bad company it was just… different. There was no shared bond, no shared history, no special moments where the two of you made meals together or laughed over burned rice or an over salted stew. It was a nice day, but it wasn’t the same as being with Sanji.
After a few more minutes, you noticed the sun beginning to dip lower in the sky. The port town was starting to empty out, and you realized you should probably start heading back to the ship. “I think I’ve got everything I need,” you said, your smile warm but thoughtful. “I should be getting back.”
The man nodded, giving you a polite smile. “Of course, I won’t keep you. Thanks for the company today it was nice to meet you.”
You waved it off, feeling the first pang of regret. “It was fun. Take care.”
Turning to leave, you started heading back to the dock, your steps a little slower than before. It felt like a quiet, pleasant day, but there was a knot in your chest. It was the first time you’d felt this way in a while like you were missing something, or maybe someone.
As you walked, your thoughts returned to Sanji again, to the way his voice had softened just slightly when he’d called you “gorgeous” before walking off. you’d find him later, and you could tell him exactly how much you missed his presence, his playful teasing, and the way he made everything feel like it had purpose.
But for now, you simply carried the bags of fresh food back to the ship, the smell of it reminding you of those quiet moments in the kitchen, when you two would bond over cooking together. It was a kind of peace you didn’t want to give up.
You climbed up the gangplank of the Sunny, arms full with bags of fresh produce and dry goods. The afternoon sun was beginning to dip lower in the sky, casting warm golden hues over the ship. You had managed to grab most of the things on the list hopefully, Sanji had taken care of the rest. Knowing him, he probably had.
You exhaled, rolling your shoulders. The encounter in town still lingered in your mind, but you shook it off. Whatever. If Sanji wanted to act like a flirt one minute and get possessive the next, that was his problem.
Just as you were stepping onto the deck, a hand grabbed your wrist, tugging you to the side.
You turned to see Nami, her sharp eyes scanning your face like she was trying to read your thoughts.
“Okay,” she said, crossing her arms. “What the hell happened between you and Sanji?”
Your brow furrowed. “What are you talking about?”
Nami gave you an unimpressed look. “Oh, don’t even try that with me,” she huffed. “Sanji came back before you, dumped the supplies in the kitchen, and has been stomping around ever since. He’s barely said a word, hasn’t flirted with a single woman on board, and even turned down Robin when she asked for tea.”
You blinked. He turned down Robin?
Nami leaned in slightly. “So I’ll ask again what happened?”
You clicked your tongue, shifting your weight. “Nothing. We just… went shopping, got separated, and that’s it.”
Her eyes narrowed. “You said that way too vaguely.”
You sighed, rubbing your forehead. “Look, I just got tired of his bullshit, alright? One minute he’s all over me, the next he’s flirting with some random girl, then when I start talking to someone, he’s got a problem with it? I’m not dealing with that.”
Nami’s lips twitched slightly like she wanted to smirk but was holding back. “So you made him jealous.”
“I wasn’t trying to make him jealous,” you muttered. “I just had enough of him acting like I’m special one second and then running off to the next girl the moment I blink.”
Nami hummed, clearly enjoying this. “Well, whatever you did, it worked. I haven’t seen him this grumpy in ages.” She smirked, giving you a knowing look. “So… what now?”
You hesitated. You weren’t really sure. Did you want to clear the air? Did you want to keep making him stew in it?
Before you could answer, a familiar voice called out from the kitchen.
“Oi!” Sanji’s voice was sharp, impatient. “If you’re done gossiping, some of us still have a ship to cook for!”
You and Nami exchanged glances.
“Yep,” she said, grinning. “You definitely got to him.” immediately both you and nami run to bring the bags to him
Dinner on the Sunny was as usual a lively affair laughter, conversation, and the clatter of dishes filling the air as everyone enjoyed Sanji’s cooking.
Tonight, there was an unmistakable tension radiating from the cook.
Sanji moved through the kitchen and dining area with his usual grace, but his movements were stiff, his usual flirtatious remarks absent. He set plates down with a little too much force, his jaw tight as he worked in silence.
“Oi, Sanji, what’s with the attitude?” Zoro grumbled, eyeing him over his plate. “You got your ass kicked in town or somethin’?”
Sanji shot him a glare. “Shut it, mosshead.”
Zoro raised an eyebrow but smirked knowingly, clearly enjoying whatever was going on.
You, on the other hand, kept your focus on your plate, trying not to let your own amusement show. So he’s still sulking, huh?
Across the table, Nami sent you a quick glance before leaning back with a satisfied smile. “Dinner’s great, Sanji,” she said, clearly baiting him. “It’s almost like you channeled all your pent up frustration into it.”
Sanji’s eyebrow twitched, but he forced a smile. “Glad you like it, Nami.”
You caught the way his gaze flickered toward you just for a second before he turned away and busied himself at the stove.
Robin, ever perceptive, let out a soft hum. “It’s rare to see our dear cook so tense. I wonder what could’ve caused it.”
Luffy, oblivious as always, just grinned as he stuffed his face. “As long as he keeps cooking, who cares?”
Sanji ignored them all, but the way he gripped the edge of the counter told you everything.
Oh, he was definitely still stewing over what happened in town.
With dinner finished and everyone helping to clean up, the tension lingering around Sanji was still very present. He scrubbed a pan with more force than necessary, his jaw tight, his usual smooth demeanor buried under whatever storm was brewing in his head.
You couldn’t help it. Seeing him like this so obviously riled up was just too entertaining to ignore.
So, you casually leaned against the counter beside him, watching as he worked. “You know,” you mused, “for someone who flirts like it’s his life’s mission, you sure get pissy when the tables turn.”
Sanji’s scrubbing stopped.
Slowly, he turned his head, giving you a side eye that could probably set something on fire. “Oh?” he said, voice deceptively calm. “And what exactly are you implying, sweetheart?”
You smirked. “I’m just saying… for someone who was practically jumping from one woman to another earlier, you got awfully moody when I talked to someone else.”
Sanji let out a sharp exhale, setting the pan down a little harder than necessary. He turned to you fully, leaning in just slightly, his presence radiating something different something charged.
“You think I’m jealous?” His voice was low, controlled, but you could see the way his fingers curled against the counter, how his eyes darkened just a little.
You tilted your head, pretending to think. “Well, you have been sulking all evening.”
Sanji huffed out a humorless laugh, running a hand through his hair. “Tch. You’re ridiculous.”
“And yet,” you teased, stepping just a little closer, “you still haven’t denied it.”
His jaw clenched, and for a brief moment, you swore you saw something flicker across his face something raw, something real. But just as quickly, he scoffed, shaking his head.
“Whatever,” he muttered, grabbing another dish to wash. “Go flirt with your little market boy if that’s what you want.”
You grinned. “Ohhh, so you are jealous.”
His grip tightened on the plate. “I’m not” He cut himself off, exhaling sharply before turning his glare on you. “Go away.”
You laughed, thoroughly enjoying this. “Nah, I think I’ll stick around. It’s fun watching you try not to combust.”
Sanji shot you one last glare before turning back to the dishes, muttering something under his breath. But even with his back to you, you could see it the slight redness at the tips of his ears.
Oh yeah. You definitely had him right where you wanted him.
You watched him for a moment, enjoying the way his shoulders were tense, his hands working the dishes with a little too much force. It was rare to see Sanji like this off balance, rattled.
And you weren’t done playing with him just yet.
Stepping closer, you reached up and grabbed the front of his shirt, tugging him down to your height before he could react.
Sanji barely had time to blink before your lips were near his ear, your voice dropping to a teasing whisper.
“You know,” you murmured, “for someone who claims to be a gentleman, you’re not acting very chivalrous right now.”
His breath hitched, but he didn’t move, frozen in place.
“I did it on purpose,” you admitted, your voice soft but smug. “I wanted to make you jealous.”
Sanji’s fingers twitched where they gripped the counter, but he still didn’t say a word.
Smirking, you pulled back just enough to meet his eyes stormy, intense, filled with something unreadable. And before he could say anything, you leaned in and pressed a slow, lingering kiss to his cheek.
You felt his body tense beneath your touch, his breath hitch once more.
Then, just as quickly, you let go, stepping back and flashing him a knowing smile.
“Thanks for dinner, Sanji,” you said casually,
you turned on your heel and walked away, feeling the weight of his stare burning into your back.
And for once, Sanji was the one left speechless.
You paused just before stepping out of the kitchen, glancing over your shoulder with a smirk. Sanji still hadn’t moved, his hands gripping the counter so tightly his knuckles had gone white. His expression was unreadable, his lips slightly parted like he wanted to say something but nothing came out.
“Oh, by the way,” you added, tilting your head just enough to watch his reaction, “I think I’ll go hang out with Zoro for a bit. At least he’ll give me some attention.”
His eye visibly twitched.
The sheer offense that flashed across his face was priceless.
His mouth opened, then closed, as if he was scrambling for a comeback but all he could do was let out a sharp, frustrated exhale through his nose.
You almost burst out laughing right then and there. Instead, you gave him one last wink before disappearing down the hall, leaving him stewing in his jealousy.
Y/n: “Oh, don’t mind me, Sanji. I’ll just keep teasing you until you get all worked up, but I’m sure you’re completely unaffected, right?”
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