Bathtime Relaxation -SanZo- (yaoi)

Bathtime Relaxation -SanZo- (yaoi)

Light reflected a myriad of colors off the surface of soap bubbles sliding down scarred, tanned flesh, washing away the dirt and grime. A soft cloth scrubbed gently at the more stubborn patches, guided by calloused and blood stained fingers as Zoro allowed the hot bath to leech some of the tension from his weary body.

Another day of naps, training, and Marine attacks. Pitiful opponents whose skills couldn't even touch the swordsman before his santoryu splattered their blood across the deck. Another day closer to his goal, to his final meeting with Mihawk and his destiny.

Zoro dunked his mossy hair into the cooling water, cleansing the last of the soap from his scalp before lounging back against the cool tile of the tub. Tired emerald eyes drifted slowly closed, and the swordsman didn't fight the sleep tugging at his consciousness.

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Thin hands gently tilted his head back, soft lips pressing a kiss to his forehead that drew him out of his slumber. Sanji's upside-down face quickly came into focus as Zoro rubbed the sleep from his eyes and peered back at the other man.

%u201CYou know,%u201D the cook murmured, running fingers through Zoro's spiky green hair, %u201Cit's not real safe to be falling asleep in the bathtub, asshole.%u201D

%u201CHn.%u201D The swordsman let his eyes drift back closed. %u201CNot gonna drown.%u201D

The cook snorted and withdrew. The soft sound of Sanji's footsteps soon returned, and paused right before a heavy cotton towel landed squarely atop his head. %u201CWhat the-%u201D

A deep chuckle answered him. %u201COut of the tub, marimo. The water's freezing and I want a shower.%u201D

Zoro grunted. %u201CGet in here and I'll warm it up for you.%u201D He tossed the towel back in Sanji's general direction without opening his eyes.

%u201CUh-huh. With all the energy you have, I'd have better chances jacking off.%u201D

%u201CPervert.%u201D

%u201CLethargic asshole.%u201D

Long fingers dove into the water and pulled the plug, allowing the water to quickly drain with a gurgle before replacing it and turning the tap back on. Zoro cracked an eye accusingly. %u201CHey...%u201D

%u201CChe, if you're not gonna get out, at least let me run some hot water before I crawl in there with you. Somebody's got to keep you from drowning, and I don't wanna freeze my ass off doing it. Now scoot forward.%u201D

Sanji stepped in gingerly as the swordsman complied, sinking down behind the other man with a contented sigh as he was enveloped in the delicious heat of the fresh bathwater. %u201CMmm, much better.%u201D Reaching fingers grasped Zoro's shoulders and drew him back to rest against the blonde's chest.

%u201CThought you wanted a shower.%u201D

%u201CEh, shut up. This is more relaxing.%u201D

Damn cook made a better pillow than the hard tile anyway.