Zara: Luffy x OC

Chapter 2

They made their way up the ship. Zara noticed the wear and tear of the ship. It looked like it had been through a lot. "Nami-swan, I'm so glad you're back. I made you your favorite drink," a blond man came up to her, twirling around with a tray in hand, kneeling in front of Nami with a drink on it. Nami happily accepted the drink. "Thanks, Sanji."

"And who might this lovely lady be?" Sanji asked, his eyes widening with delight as he caught sight of Zara. With a flourish, he smoothly grabbed Zara's hand and placed a gallant kiss on it, his expression exuding an almost theatrical charm. "My name is Sanji, my love. You have the most captivating eyes in all the seas," he declared, a dramatic flourish punctuating his words.

Zara, taken aback by the sudden display of affection, immediately pulled her hand away, her cheeks flushing a deep crimson as she processed the unexpected encounter. Nami, rolling her eyes in exasperation, couldn't help but groan, "Sanji, how many times have I told you not to take girls' hands without consent?"

Luffy, who had been observing the interaction with growing interest, couldn't contain the flicker of jealousy that ignited in his expression. His brows furrowed slightly, and a faint pout tugged at his lips as he watched Sanji's theatrical display. A competitive glint sparked in his eyes, albeit subtle, as he regarded Sanji's attempts at charming their new crewmate.

Sanji, undeterred by Nami's remark, maintained a suave grin, his eyes twinkling with admiration as he regarded Zara. "My apologies, my dear, but your beauty simply overwhelmed my senses. I couldn't resist the opportunity to greet a lady as exquisite as yourself," he uttered, his voice laced with an air of chivalry and undeniable flirtation.

Zara, though still flustered by the encounter, couldn't help but be amused by Sanji's theatrics. A small smile played at the corners of her lips, appreciating the unexpected attention even as she tried to regain her composure. She shot a quick glance at Luffy, noticing the subtle shift in his demeanor, and a faint glimmer of amusement danced in her eyes as she realized the effect Sanji's gesture had on their captain.

Luffy, attempting to regain his composure, straightened his posture

Zara's eyes sparkled with sheer delight as she laid her gaze upon the small, furry creature peeking out from behind Luffy's leg. "Who's that?" she pointed at him, her voice filled with genuine curiosity.

The little guy, clearly bashful, attempted to conceal himself even more, but his failed attempt only made him all the more endearing. "awww he's adorable"

Chopper puffed out his small chest and managed a miniature dance, his tiny movements filled with a mixture of timidity and playful energy. "Aww, shut up, ugly. That doesn't make me happy or anything, stupid baka," he muttered, his tiny voice barely audible but brimming with a surprising sense of self-assurance.

Zara's mouth hung open in amazement as she realized the unbelievable truth—he was talking. A surge of warmth flooded her heart, and in that instant, she made a silent vow to protect this little creature with all her might. She couldn't help but be drawn to his undeniable charm and quirky spirit. Without hesitation, she swooped down and scooped him up into a heartfelt embrace, twirling him around in an exuberant hug, her laughter ringing through the air. "Oh my god, you're so cute, I could just eat you up!"

Chopper, initially startled by the sudden affection, found himself caught in a whirlwind of enthusiastic adoration. "AGH, I'm... gonna die! Please don't eat me!" he managed to squeak out, his wide eyes betraying a mix of fear and surprise.

Zara, caught up in the moment, soon realized her exuberance might have been a bit overwhelming. "Oh no, I'm sorry, Chopper! I didn't mean that. I wouldn't have eaten you!" she reassured him, her voice soft and apologetic as she gently placed him back on the floor, careful to let him regain his composure.