It was just another typical day at school for you and Zoro. The two of you had been inseparable since childhood — always together, through thick and thin. From sharing your favorite snacks to swapping the most embarrassing secrets, there wasn’t much you didn’t know about each other. So, as you walked side by side through the bustling cafeteria, it felt like any other day.

But, of course, some students couldn’t help but gossip. You noticed the whispers and glances from a nearby table, and one of the girls snickered loudly enough for you both to hear.

“Look at those two, always so close together yet never officially going out!” she teased, earning laughs from her friends.

Zoro’s eyes narrowed slightly, but he kept walking, his expression unfazed. “Ignore them,” he muttered, shrugging off the comments as if they didn’t bother him. You rolled your eyes, matching his stride and pretending not to care, even if the teasing was a bit annoying.

“Let ‘em say what they want,” he added, glancing at you with a smirk. “They don’t know anything about us.” And in that moment, it was clear — no matter what anyone said, your bond with Zoro was stronger than any rumor or passing comment.