{This is a blind! Reader insert, so skip if not your cup of tea}
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Your hand glided behind you as you dragged it along the railing of the Merry. The wind whipping your h/c hair around your s/c face, causing a mess.
Your e/c eyes stared blankly in front of you as you walked; careful not to bump into anything or anyone.

You finally let your hand fall to your side, gently twirling around as the waves rolled past the ship; a pleasant sound to your ears.

It was good to imagine, to imagine all the things that were in the world; especially the beautiful things.

One could say you were a rose growing out of concrete; growing up around the desolate hate of others for the world. Dejecting it.

But you, no, you found beauty in everything, even if you couldn't see it. And that is what pulled the love cook in your direction.

Guided to you like a bee is to honey; naturally.

He was always there when help was appreciated; when you needed help around an island, pulling out your chair for you, the list could go on.

He was just the gentleman that you needed. Wanted.

You were oblivious to his actions, brushing them off as friendly gestures. He was a flirt after all.

You heard him talk to other ladies, specifically the ones on the ship; but never to you. He always spoke with manners and never swooned like he would with the other two.

A part of you was grateful for such kind words, but another side wanted that feeling of want; to be wanted by someone.
You never dwelled very long on it though, it only brought you from your glowing exterior; because although you couldn't see, your eyes were always shining.

"Y/n, Sanji said that its time to eat, are you hungry?"

You turned your head in the direction of the soft voice; Robin grabbed your shoulders softly and guided you to the kitchen.

You giggled softly.

"Robin, I know where the kitchen is.."

"I know I know, I just don't want you bumping into anything; Zoro left out some of his equipment from last night and I just don't want you to fall."

You nodded and smiled; everyone was always so worried about you getting hurt,like you were some kind of delicate flower that was to be handled carefully.

You heard the door open and you were sat down at the table; surrounded by your crew mates.

"Hey Y/n! Where you been?"
"How's your day been?"
"Good to hear!"
"Oooh Sanji made your favorite!"

You smiled and giggled softly, blushing.

You tucked a piece of hair behind your ear giddily as Sanji sat down a plate in front of you, guiding your hand to a fork.

"There you are Y/n, ask me If you need anything and I'll get it for you."

You nod.

"Thank you Sanji, I will."

You scoop some of the food onto your fork and take a bite, savoring the delicious flavor that the food brought.

You never underestimated the cook, never. Anything that he brought to the table, you'd devour along with the rest of the crew.

It was to die for. Especially the little cream puffs he made you when you got peckish later at night, those were the best.
No pastry shop could come close to Sanji's cooking. Not one. You've tried, but it never was enough.

You took another bite, smiling softly to yourself as Sanji sat down beside you, wrapping an arm around your shoulder and giving you a gentle hug.

*Sanji*

She was beautiful. The first time I had laid eyes on her she'd drawn me in. Those sparkling e/c eyes, her glowing s/c skin, her flowing h/c hair....I could go on.

She was always so nice, always so positive. Sometimes I was glad that she couldn't see...not in a bad way, oh no!

Just how we'd fight,the people we'd run into on islands, the way that we'd fly enemies around without a care in a world, staining their blood onto our hands.

I didn't want her to see that, and I'm glad she couldn't. She didn't deserve to see that. Nobody did.

"Hey, Y/n, how you like the food?"

I heard Luffy ask from the end of the table, mouth full.

She only nodded with a smile as she took another bite. She was so adorable.

"Oh come on Y/n! I know Sanji would love to hear what you think of this?~"

"Nami, don't bug her, I can tell she's enjoying it."

I saw her cheeks flush a light pink, so cute~

"Sanji! I'm still hungry!"

"Well just wait, I have dessert for everyone later, alright Luffy?"

He pouts, but then nods hurrying out of the kitchen and back out onto the deck.

Marimo looks over at me and scowls, standing and walking out of the door.

"Sanji...what's for dessert?.."

Y/n's quiet voice sounds through the silent kitchen, causing me to glance down.

"My cream puffs of course! I made you your favorite dinner, why not your favorite dessert as well?"

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You smiled and giggled softly as he helped you up, guiding you to the door.

"Sanji, wait."

You stopped walking and turned around, holding his shoulders gently.

"Can I stay in here with you? Just to make sure that I can eat the cream puffs without worrying about Luffy eating all of them before me?"

You chuckle and blush, hoping he'd say yes.

"Y/n,you don't have to ask me to stick around, you know you can come in and bother me whenever you want."

He spins you around to the counter, sitting you on top of it.

"I know but..."

"But what?"

"I just don't want to take up your time, you know? I'm not what you'd call helpful.."

"Oh please! You're one of the most helpful people on the ship!"

"How so?"

"Well, whenever you're around, you brighten everything! Anything that you do is just too cute!~"

You felt your cheeks burn, turning your head opposite of where he was.

"Like what you're doing now! Oohh!~ its too much! I'm going to burst Y/n-swan!"

"Sanji...please..."

You smile warily, unaware of the swooning cook beside you.

"Alright, alright I'll focus on your cream puffs."

You nod and swing your legs back and forth; your feet barely touching the ground.

You thought quietly to yourself, humming a soft tune to ease into the quiet room.

"Y/n, why don't you taste the cream before I put them into the puffs? I need an expert opinion."

"Yeah, sure!"

You waited for the whisk for a taste,but you were met with surprisingly warm lips.

You froze for a moment, but you were pulled into it, his arms rested around your waist.
He pulled away, a small whine of protest escaping your lips.
"Go on, taste it and tell me what you think."

His voice was smooth and low, like a whisper.

You licked your lips; a surprisingly sweet and familiar taste filled your senses.

"I-its good..."

"Good? That means I'll just have to make it better! I need it to be perfect!"

You blush and sigh.

"N-no...I think...I think I just need another t-taste...just to make s-sure?"

You could hint at a smirk as a small chuckle filled your ears.

He leans in again, securing your lips to his; making sure to have you kiss back.

You leaned into him again, wrapping your loose arms around his neck, a smile creeping into your face.

"How about now? Is it good enough for my Y/n now?"

You nod and blush.

"Y-yes...it is..."

"Good to hear, I need it to be perfect, I want you to have the best."

"Why? What's the occasion?"

"I'm finally going to be able to show you how much I adore you!~"

"But Sanji-"

"Yes I know, but I just wanted to make sure you'd be allowing, I don't want to do anything you don't like."

"S-sanji...I...I mean.."

"Y/n, I promise, if you let me show you how much I'd love to have you with me, you won't think you have no use anymore ~"

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(SORRY THIS IS CRAPPY, I TRIES) (HOPE YOU LIKED ANYWAY)