If your requests are still open? May I please request a story about Jinbe with a human girlfriend who meets Jinbe's old friends the sun pirates? Like the strawhat crew go to this random island, and they just so happened to run into the sun pirates while they were there, that's when Jinbe introduces them to his girlfriend and the sun pirates adore her?๐ฅฐ
If not then I understand๐
The island had a warmth to it that felt different from the Thousand Sunny.
Not just the weather, though the sun sat comfortably overhead and the ocean breeze carried a soft saltiness through the air. It was something deeper than that. The kind of place where laughter came easily, where the streets felt lived in, where the atmosphere wrapped around you like you had been there before even if you hadnโt.
You stood near the edge of the port, watching the crew scatter in their usual fashion. Luffy had already vanished toward the smell of food without a second thought. Usopp and Chopper were darting between stalls, pointing at anything remotely interesting. Nami was already calculating prices in her head while pretending she wasnโt. Sanji lingered nearby, scanning the area while trying not to look like he was scanning for pretty women.
And yet, beside you, Jinbe stood a little differently than usual.
Still calm. Still grounded. But quieter in a way that wasnโt just his usual composure.
You glanced up at him, tilting your head slightly. โYouโre thinking about something.โ
โI am,โ he replied, voice steady but distant.
You followed his gaze across the port, your eyes landing on a group that had just stepped into view. Several fish-men, broad-shouldered and confident, moving like they belonged wherever they stood. There was an energy about them that feltโฆ familiar, even to you.
โOh,โ you murmured softly. โAre thoseโฆ?โ
Before you could finish, one of them looked up.
Recognition hit instantly.
The shout cut through the air, loud and disbelieving, and in seconds the distance between them closed. They surrounded him with ease, laughter breaking out as they clapped his shoulders and spoke over one another.
โWhere the hell have you been hiding?!โ
Jinbe didnโt pull away. Instead, something in him softened in a way that made your chest tighten just a little. His posture relaxed, his voice warmer, quieter.
โIt has been some time,โ he said.
You stepped back instinctively, giving them space. This wasnโt your moment. This was history, shared experiences, bonds that ran deeper than you could fully understand just by watching.
But you didnโt feel excluded.
You felt like you were witnessing something important.
They talked over each other for a moment longer, laughter mixing with disbelief, until one of them finally glanced past Jinbe and spotted you.
โHeyโฆ whoโs that?โ
You froze for a second, caught off guard by the sudden attention, before offering a small, polite smile. โHi.โ
Jinbe turned slightly, looking at you with that same calm steadiness, but there was something softer in his expression now.
โThis is my partner.โ
But the way he said them carried weight.
It made your chest warm in a way you couldnโt quite explain.
For a brief moment, the group went quiet.
Then everything hit at once.
โYou didnโt tell us anything!โ
You let out a small laugh, rubbing the back of your neck. โYeah, I guess that wouldโve been useful information, huh?โ
One of them stepped a little closer, not in a threatening way, just curious. His eyes moved over you briefly before settling into something thoughtful.
โYeah,โ another added, crossing his arms with a faint grin. โDidnโt think Jinbe would settle down.โ
You felt your face heat slightly at that, but before you could respond, Jinbe spoke again.
โShe is important to me.โ
And somehow, that was enough.
The atmosphere shifted almost instantly. The teasing didnโt disappear, but it changed, softened into something warmer, something more accepting.
โWell, if Jinbe says that, then you must be someone worth knowing.โ
โYeah, we trust his judgment.โ
You introduced yourself, feeling the tension in your shoulders ease just a little. Their curiosity wasnโt sharp. It wasnโt judgmental. It was open.
โAnd youโre really with him?โ one of them asked, clearly amused.
You glanced at Jinbe for a moment, then nodded. โYeah. I am.โ
They exchanged glances, something unspoken passing between them.
Then, one by one, they nodded.
One of them clapped you on the shoulder a bit too hard, and you stumbled slightly before laughing it off.
โSorry about that!โ he said quickly, though he didnโt look too sorry.
A steady hand came to your side, grounding you instantly.
โCareful,โ Jinbe said.
โIโm okay,โ you replied, smiling up at him.
He didnโt remove his hand immediately.
The small things. The way you leaned into him without thinking. The way he adjusted around you naturally, without making a big deal of it.
โโฆyou treat her well,โ one of them said, looking directly at Jinbe.
โI do my best,โ he replied.
โYou better,โ another added with a grin. โWeโll be watching.โ
You laughed softly. โI feel like I just got interviewed.โ
โYou did,โ someone said without missing a beat. โWeโve gotta make sure heโs not slacking.โ
โHey,โ another chimed in, nudging you lightly this time, more careful. โYou hungry? We were about to grab food.โ
Your eyes lit up. โYeah, actually.โ
โGood. Youโre coming with us.โ
It wasnโt a suggestion.
One you didnโt feel like refusing.
You glanced at Jinbe, and he gave a small nod.
โIt would be good for you to spend time with them,โ he said.
As you all began walking together, the conversation flowed naturally. They asked you questions, not invasive ones, just curious. Where you were from. How you met Jinbe. What you liked.
You answered easily, laughter slipping into your voice without you realizing it.
At some point, one of them leaned toward another, speaking just low enough that they probably thought you wouldnโt hear.
โSheโs good for him.โ
โYeah,โ the other replied. โShe fits.โ
You pretended not to notice.
Jinbe glanced down at you briefly, catching the small smile you tried to hide.
โYou are comfortable?โ he asked quietly.
โYeah,โ you said. โI really am.โ
He nodded once, satisfied.
And as the group continued down the lively streets, laughter mixing with the sounds of the port, it didnโt feel like you were meeting strangers anymore.
It felt like stepping into a story that had been going long before you arrivedโฆ
And somehow, being welcomed into it like you had always belonged.
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an: i see you supernatural...i am making a spn blog soon heh
