Tea Party




You look around as the path opens up to a chaotic yard and a cottage type house. A line of different sized tables sat in front of the house. Chairs of all kinds were placed around them.

"Please come in, lets get you cleaned up." Sabo touches your back, offering a smile as he leads you inside. You swallow, glancing at his face. So damn cute. He blinks and glances at you, meeting your gaze. "Something on your mind ___?" He inquires.

"Heh... Dont think Ive ever met someone like you... You're very... Proper." You comment. 'And you dont seem crazy at all.' You add silently. He chuckles at that.

"That so? I hope it doesn't make you uncomfortable." He hums.

"N-No not at all... It's nice." You smile a bit. He tilts his head, watching your face thoughtfully.

"You're really cute, I'll get you some clothes," He nudges you into the bathroom.

"Thanks." You hum before looking around. The tub was shaped like fish, hallowed out from the top. "Bronze..?" You murmur touching the tub before looking for the spout.

"Here, I'll show you how to torn it on." Sabo says when he returns with the clothes and towel. He sets them on the counter before coming over and hooking a hose to the fish tub's lips. He pulls a lever and starting to fill the tub with steamy water. "Dont spend too long in the tub, or he'll turn back into a fish and swim away with you." He hums, giving a smile.

You have to pause at that, wondering if he was being serious or joking. Unfortunately you had the feeling that he was serious. "Okay, thanks for everything Sabo." You smile. He gives a nod and heads out, closing the door behind him. You strip and ease into the water. "Mmm... This is sooo nice." You smile closing your eyes, scrubbing the dirt off your skin.

After you were done washing off, you relax in the water. Then it felt like the tub was moving. Your eyes snap open and you sit up. The tub fish wiggles again and you swiftly hop out as it suddenly spits out the hose, starting to flop around. You pull the towel around yourself, gapping as it suddenly dives out through the stain glass window into the yard.

"Fish escape!" Ace shouts.

"Dont let him leave!" Sabo calls. You swallow and swiftly dry off, getting dressed quickly.

"Hey ___, did you get eaten by the fish?" Zoro peeks in.

"Almost." You admit, adjusting the clothes Sabo had grabbed for you. They were a bit loose and resembled his current attire except in all black.

"Good, come out for the tea party." He rumbles before walking off. You relax and head outside in time to see Ace and Sabo wrangling the former tub back toward the house.

"I got the rope!" A Jackalope gasps running past with rope. You sweatdrop at that.

"When am I going to wake up...?" You murmur.

"Come sit down." Zoro pats beside him at the table. You nod and do so quickly, watching Ace, Sabo and the waist high Jackalope drag the fish back inside.

"... So Zoro, do you hangout with these guys often?" You ask.

"Sometimes when I hangout with Luffy." He shrugs.

"Luffy..." You echo. "You wouldn't happen to know where he is would you?"

"Hmm... He's probably messing around in The Heart Queen's castle." He shrugs.

"Where's that at?" You ask.

"Mm... Brook knows the way in I can take you to him." He offers.

"Um... Alright why not." You smile a bit.

"Alright, now that that's settled, lets have a tea party." Sabo smiles when he returns.

"Sorry, I didn't know it would change so soon." You tell him.

"That's alright, happens everytime." Ace assures before sitting down. "Last time Chopper was still in it." He gestures to the Jackalope. You look at it as it attempts to hide behind Sabo.

"H-Hello ___." He manages lightly.

"... Hey Chopper." You wave.

"Here you are princess!" Sanji sets a cake in front of you.

"Oh, thank you... I am pretty hungry." You breathe digging in.

"Hey, what about us?" Zoro huffs at him.

"Your cakes are inside, get them yourselves." Sanji snorts. Zoro glares at him before getting up and going inside with Ace and Chopper to get the cake. Sabo pours you a glass of tea.

"You look cute in those clothes. Maybe I should give you more of my old ones." He muses.

"Hehe... You have odd taste Sabo." You chuckle lightly. He gives a wink in response.

"Perhaps." He hums.

"So princess, where do you want to go next?" Sanji asks.

"Home." You deadpan, but sigh lightly. "But first I have to find Luffy and Zoro says he's at the Heart Queen's castle." You rub your cheek.

"Hmm Heart Queen..." Sabo puts a knuckle to his chin.

"I want to go! She's supposed to be absolutely beautiful!" Sanji gushes.

"Well, I might need help finding this Brook guy since Zoro seems directionally challenged as well." You scratch your cheek.

"I can help with that too, besides, I want to see Luffy." Sabo smiles.

"Me too, lets go after the tea party-"

"CHANGE SEATS!" Sabo suddenly blurts, interrupting Ace who had returned, and making you jump. You hesitantly find a different seat with Sanji and Sabo. Once you sit down, you glance at Zoro as he once again sits beside you. Ace settles in across the table.

"So we're leaving after the party?" Chopper asks.

"Yes seems so." Sabo smiles at the Jackalope. You blink at him, lips pressing together and waiting for another outburst. He meets your gaze and tilts his head. "Are you still hungry?" He inquires.

"Nope I'm good." You offer a smile, taking a sip.

"This is good cake." Ace hums. "Think I'll get another p-" You glance over when he doesn't finish his sentence, finding him asleep. Sabo hums sprinkling something over Ace, making him shrink back into a mouse before putting the mouse in his chest pocket.

"More tea?" Sabo offers you.

"No thanks Sabo." You offer a smile. Soon the tea party comes to an end as everything grows dark.

"Oh, it's late, you should stay the night. Or we'll risk running into the Jabberwocky." Sabo says getting up. You blink, remembering Law and frowning briefly.

"What happens if the Jabberwocky catches you?" You ask.

"He takes you to the Heart Queen's dungeons, there you wait trial for what you've done. But she's mad, and always choses to behead." He shrugs. You swallow and touch your neck.

"I hope he didn't catch Law..." You mutter.

"Come, I'll make you dinner and then you may take my bed." Sabo pulls your chair out.

"Alright, thank you Sabo." You offer a smile as he guides you inside. Zoro and Sanji follow, both sitting on a separate couch. Sabo made sandwiches for everyone and after you eat he takes you to the room he shared with Ace and Chopper. He places Ace in a tea pot before tucking in Chopper.

You watch him thoughtfully as he comes over to you, offering a smile. "What?" He hums.

"I don't know... Where will you sleep?" You ask him.

"I'll find a place, so try to get some sleep." He breathes. You hum and settle in.

"Part of me hopes this isn't a dream, because I like being around you crazy guys.." You murmur. He chuckles softly with a smile.

"I'm glad to hear that." He leans down, pressing a kiss to your temple. "Sleep well __..." He whispers. You smile and close your eyes, his lingering warmth blanketing in sleep.

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