The Best (Zoro X Reader)

Chapter XII

The word "temple girl" hit your head again. She knew it would hurt you and she still used it, you felt bad for throwing the plate at her and were glad she moved just enough to avoid getting hit. That word had always bother you, since you remember, your mother tried to teach you how to embrace it as the next one in line to take care of the temple but you never really wanted to spend the rest of your life there, you had always wanted to see the world. That word only served to remind you of your place.

-It's getting dark- Zoro commented, you were already on your way to the temple- is it dangerous here at night?

-Only for who doesn't know the paths- you winked at him, brushing your worries for a second- lucky for you I know most of them like the back of my hand- you grabbed the collar of Zoro's shirt bring him closer as he was about to take another path- see?

-What's in that way? - he said pointing to the path he almost took

-Another way into the temple, but it's a rough and long path- he smiled at your response, you did know everything around there-Zoro...

-Yes? - he noticed he was about to give a step into the wrong direction again. You chuckled and grabbed his hand, placing it again in your head for him to follow you

-Let's go

As soon as you got to the temple you noticed your father looking for you, which reminded you that you had not tell him about Zoro. You knew he'll go crazy if he knew and would kick Zoro out of the temple, he was protective of you regarding... love, even thought you had not had a boyfriend or crush before. One time an employee tried to invite you out, your father discovered this before you and threatened him, just for you to find out months later when he quit. But Mr. Ito had seen you, and he was your father's right hand.

-Please next time tell someone you are leaving- your father asked nicely after scolding you, you lied about just helping him get to town because of his "problem" but was still mad

-I will- during the whole scolding, Mr. Ito gave you a teasing smile that made you want to throw him from a cliff- Mr. Ito, I need to ask you something about the problem regarding the sanctuary you were taking care of- as soon as your father dismissed you, you took your chance. Your father raised an eyebrow but walked away, leaving you two to talk it out- how much?

-2

-only 2?

-2 bottles a week, and please make sure they're the ones with the blue sticker on them- he walked away not even wanting to negotiate it more. From now on, you'll have to give him more alcohol to keep his mouth shut

-Damn it...- you realized, that dating Zoro would be even more complicated that you thought, I'll take you some time, but you'll manage to get through it.

-What do you have on your hair dear? - Ms. Chie called you, she had been also looking for you while you were gone. You checked your hair to find a single noodle still there- where have you been?

-In the town, sorry for not telling you, did you need something? - you asked throwing the noddle away

-No, we have everything we need- she tried to fix your hair- I have news for you- she whispered. You knew well, when she did that it meant she had something for you. You nodded and walked with her to the shared kitchen were some people were cleaning it after dinner had been served- get out of here!

-Yes! - they all walked away as fast as she said it, everybody knew not to mess around with her

-Now, my girl- she gave me a letter- we'll have to think about an excuse to go there- inside the letter were some spa tickets in one of the nearest towns around. It wasn't exactly being in another place, but it was enough for you, if it was new, you loved it

-Thank you so much! - you hugged Ms. Chie. She was the only one that knew about you and your situation, and from time to time she invented excuses to take you out. So far you had been into 4 different towns, she had tried to take you to the city once but your dad was really worried about your safety and wouldn't allow you to go

-It seems we will... visit my sick sister- she invented as your new trip excuse- poor her, she must be feeling so sick... maybe a spa day will help her out- she winked at me

-What are you talking about? - Zoro asked, he had been looking for some water and entered the kitchen to found you talking about a sick person and a spa

-I told everyone to get the hell out of my kitchen! -Ms. Chie said trying scare him away, she grabbed a wooden spoon as weapon and was about to throw it to him when you grabbed her hand

-Please... don't- she just had to look at you for a second to know, a smile appeared in her face as she freed herself from your grasp and took Zoro by surprise when she jugged him almost choking him in the process

-Oh! Young love~! - she let go of Zoro making him fall on his butt, you ran to help him stand up- how come you didn't tell me dear?

-Its... a new thing- you tried not to blush when Zoro took your hand and stud, it was warm

-Your dad is going to get nuts- Zoro looked at you puzzled

-That's why... we aren't going to tell him- you crossed your arms- please?

-You should have told me before- Zoro said- I already asked him to date you- your face went pale; you couldn't understand why he wasn't dead- I'm just kidding- he admitted when he saw your worried face

-Who else know about this? - she said pointing at the two of you with a lovely face plastered in her face

-Mr. Ito

-Mr. Ito- Her lovely expression turned into an annoyed one- I have a deal with him

-No need, I'll be back- she took her wooden spoon and exited the kitchen, not even looking at them anymore

You looked at her as she left you alone with Zoro, part of you hoped Mr. Ito to escape but you also didn't want to give him more alcohol or spend money on it. But your thoughts were interrupted by a kiss on your cheek

-Good night- he said sweetly but serious, messing your hair again before walking away

-Good... good night- your hand traveled to your cheek, embracing the kiss