This wasn't suppose to be ongoing, but since my clumsy self forgot to put complete I made a second chapter for kicks. hope you enjoy.

It's been a month since Zoro spotted the bruises on Luffy, him being the only one who knows of Luffy's secret, he's the only one who checks on them.

Today was one of those days, it was nighttime and he was sitting inside the crow's nest waiting for Luffy.

"Hey" the rubber captain said softly, Zoro turned his gaze on his captain and waved and motioned Luffy over to him. Luffy took off his cardigan for Zoro to inspect, so far Luffy tried to stop bruising himself, he really did but he made one two days ago knowing Zoro was going to check on him anyway.

Zoro sighed, he knew it wasn't going to be easy to quit, you know what they say, "Old habits die hard.". Though Zoro was glad despite seeing a new bruise there, he was glad that there was only one instead multiple.

The newly formed bruise was on Luffy's side, Zoro got up for a second and returned. "Luffy…" he started, Luffy sighed he knew he wasn't getting scolded but he was probably getting a lecture or something.

"Yes…" Luffy replied after a couple of seconds. Zoro gave Luffy a small smile, Luffy was confused but he let his swordsman continue, "I really proud of you Captain." Luffy was more confused, back then Ace didn't scold Luffy but he would talk to him for an hour or so.

"Hmm?" Luffy hummed in question, obviously not expecting his first mate's words. "How long did it take for you to stop back then?" Zoro questioned as he grabbed the ointment he retrieved earlier and started rubbing it on Luffy's healing skin.

"It took me several months… Ace did the same thing you're doing checking on me..he did it more often though." Luffy chuckled a bit at the memories.

Luffy turned to face Zoro, "Okay Luffy, be honest with me." Luffy nodded, "Is this the only bruise i've seen, did you do anything else that would hurt yourself?" Luffy knew his lies were horrible, he would've lied but it was rare for someone to genuinely care and see through his facades, and actually want to help him.

Ace and Sabo were there for him always, they knew when Luffy would pull a fake smile, or just mask his emotions, they were the ones who help him through that time. Zoro was now in their place, it was funny really, even Robin who was a master off facades and emotions didn't realize Luffy's.

Luffy was honestly glad for the help, he hated hurting himself, but it made his pain go away..momentarily. Despite wanting to hide it and his pain, he was glad that Zoro found out.

Zoro ruffled Luffy's hair when he notice the smaller man was in thought, "You're improving quicker than I thought." Luffy shrugged, "I guess it's easier since I already went through this." Luffy gave a small smile.

Zoro got up and put the ointment back in the first aid kit that Chopper has in the crow's nest. Zoro helped Luffy up onto the couch in the nest. Zoro ruffled Luffy's hair again, and being the watchman he was..he fell asleep and Luffy smiled.

He knew he need to put in more effort, but he has nakama by his side even though only one knows about it, but he was content it might take a little longer but Luffy was relieved. His best friend, firstmate, and nakama helped him, he knows he will stop but there's still scars on his heart, but the scars will be less visible in the future, hopefully a brighter future for him, and his nakama.

And to my first reviewer on this story, no I thankfully do not harm myself but i had this idea and you know Luffy is full of surprises and thank you for caring :P