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lyonel + textposts part 2
Hiii! Can you please do a crossover with all the guild members x female reader? They all like the reader and try their best to win her over, but in the end, the reader decides to date them all.
Cross guild poly cures me 🙏
Btw I love your work and thank you for all you do ❤️❤️❤️
Cross Guild’s Favorite Problem
cross guild x fem!reader (poly)
tags: sfw, poly, jealousy, flirting, chaos, funny moments, possessive behavior, reader is a cross guild member
a/n: I honestly had more fun than I expected writing this BUT I think I actually showed my bias for one of the three… I hope I’m wrong tho lmao
word count: 6.3k
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The first thing you learn after joining Cross Guild is this: these men are insane.
Not dangerous insane… well, yes, dangerous insane too… but the kind of insane that makes grown men fight because you smiled at one of them for two seconds longer.
And somehow, you enjoy every second of it.
“Oi! OI! Why are you smiling at Hawkeye like that?!”
Buggy points at you from across the room like he just caught you betraying a country.
You blink “I asked him to pass the salt.”
“And he did it too nicely!”
Mihawk slowly drinks his wine beside you, calm and untouched by chaos.
“I handed her the salt.” he says flatly.
“EXACTLY!” Buggy screams.
The entire room groans.
Cross Guild headquarters is loud tonight. Men drink, laugh, yell over cards and booze. Somewhere in the back, someone starts singing badly.
You sit at the large table with the leaders themselves, but the real problem is the way all three of them keep staring at you.
Buggy is obvious about it… too obvious.
Crocodile is smooth and dangerous.
Mihawk acts like he doesn’t care.
“You’re staring again.” you tell Crocodile.
The man smirks around his cigar “Can you blame me?”
Buggy immediately slams both hands on the table “NO FLIRTING IN FRONT OF ME!”
“You flirt with her every five minutes.” Crocodile says.
“That’s DIFFERENT!”
“How?”
“Because I’m charming.”
You laugh before you can stop yourself.
Buggy freezes and then he points dramatically at Crocodile “See?! She likes my jokes more!”
Crocodile looks deeply unimpressed “Congratulations.”
Mihawk quietly cuts a piece of meat on his plate.
“You’re too loud tonight.” he tells Buggy.
“I HAVE TO BE LOUD,” Buggy cries “I’m fighting for love here!”
The nearby pirates whistle and clap “Captain Buggy is getting rejected again!”
“Shut up!” Buggy throws a fork at them.
You shake your head, smiling into your drink.
Honestly, this has been your life for months now.
It starts slowly after you join Cross Guild. At first, Buggy sticks to you because you actually listen to him talk because most people don’t, they either fear him or make fun of him.
But you genuinely laugh at his stories, you answer him seriously and you even clap when he shows you stupid tricks.
So naturally, Buggy decides you’re perfect.
Then Crocodile notices and that’s where the trouble begins.
A few weeks earlier.
You stand in the middle of the room with papers in your hands.
“No,” you say slowly, “this makes no sense.”
The poor pirate in front of you sweats “I-I tried my best…”
“You wrote the same number three times.”
“That’s because we lost the same amount three times?”
You stare at him and he stares back.
Then Crocodile walks in and the room becomes silent immediately. The man carries fear with him naturally.
“What’s the problem?” he asks.
You hold up the paper “Your workers can’t count.”
The pirate gasps like you insulted his entire bloodline.
Crocodile takes the paper from your hand and looks at it once before sighing “…Idiot.”
“THANK YOU!” you say.
The pirate almost cries.
Crocodile glances at you after that, slow and obviously interested… and that is the exact moment things become dangerous, because after that, he keeps calling you into his “office”.
At first, for work, then for “small talks” and then for drinks.
“You’re smarter than the rest.” he says one night.
You sit across from him while he drinks whiskey “That’s not hard in here.”
A quiet chuckle leaves him “You’re bold too.”
“You sound surprised.”
“Most people fear me.”
“Should I?”
Crocodile leans back in his chair, watching you through smoke “Yes.”
But he smiles after saying it, and honestly, that smile almost kills you.
Unfortunately for him, Buggy notices everything. and one afternoon, he bursts into your room without knocking.
“You can’t be alone with Crocodile anymore!”
You look up from your book “Why?”
“Because he’s evil!”
“He literally runs all this with you.”
“Yeah, but he’s evil at YOU romantically!”
You stare at him.
Buggy paces around dramatically “He does that stupid cool voice and the looking down thing and women like it!”
“You sound jealous.”
“I AM!”
You laugh loudly.
Buggy stops moving and his face turns red instantly, so much that you can see it despite his makeup.
“…You laugh really pretty.”
The room goes quiet for one second, then Buggy panics at his own honesty “I-I mean— not that I stare at you laughing all the time! Which I don’t! Maybe sometimes! Not in a creepy way!”
You laugh harder.
He points at you “Stop being cute! I’m trying to survive here!”
“Survive?”
“Yes! Mihawk is already impossible competition!”
Right on cue, there’s a knock at the open door and Mihawk stands there, silent, elegant and looking unfairly attractive for no reason.
Buggy looks ready to jump out a window.
“Hawkeye…” he says suspiciously.
“Buggy.” Mihawk says and then his eyes move to you “I was looking for you.”
Buggy gasps dramatically “IN FRONT OF ME?”
Mihawk ignores him completely.
“There’s a problem with the western ships,” he tells you calmly “I’d like your opinion.”
“Oh,” you say, standing up “sure.”
Buggy watches in horror as you walk toward Mihawk.
Then Mihawk does something small and tiny, barely noticeable… his hand touches the middle of your back while leading you away.
Buggy screams “THAT WAS INTENTIONAL!”
Mihawk is the hardest one to understand.
Buggy flirts loudly and Crocodile flirts smoothly.
Mihawk… Mihawk simply exists near you until your heart starts acting stupid.
He never chases and never begs for attention, but somehow he’s always there.
You mention once that you cannot sleep? The next night, tea appears outside your room.
You say your sword feels unbalanced? A new one arrives three days later.
You complain about loud pirates bothering you? Mihawk walks through the hallway once and suddenly nobody bothers you again.
“You spoil her too much.” Crocodile says one evening.
Mihawk calmly sips wine “Do I?”
“You bought her a custom blade.”
“It suits her hand better.”
Buggy looks betrayed “YOU BUY HER SWORDS?!”
“She uses swords.” Mihawk says.
Buggy grabs his own face dramatically “How do I compete with the strongest swordsman in the world then?!”
“You don’t.” Crocodile says immediately.
“SHUT UP!”
You nearly choke on your drink laughing.
Mihawk watches you quietly again.
He’s always watching, and that might be the worst part, because when Mihawk looks at you, it feels heavy and intentional, like he already knows something you don’t.
Tonight gets worse when a drunk pirate approaches your table.
“You’re real pretty.” the man says, swaying slightly.
Buggy instantly stands up “She’s busy!”
Crocodile doesn’t even move, but the air changes into something dangerous.
Mihawk slowly lifts his eyes from his wine.
The pirate notices too late and says “I-I was just talking—”
“You should stop then.” Crocodile says softly.
The pirate goes pale.
Buggy crosses his arms proudly “Yeah! Beat it!”
The man runs away immediately and silence falls at the table.
Then Buggy grins at you “Did you see that? I protected you.”
“You yelled.” Crocodile says.
“And it worked!”
“You looked like a dying seagull.”
“At least I DID something!”
Mihawk places his wine down gently “The man was leaving already.”
Buggy whips toward him “Whose side are you on?!”
Mihawk looks at you instead “Yours.”
Your stomach flips.
Buggy collapses into his chair “THIS IS SO UNFAIR.”
You hide your smile behind your drink.
Crocodile notices anyway.
“So,” he says smoothly, “which one of us is winning?”
Buggy immediately leans forward “Yes. Answer carefully.”
Mihawk stays silent, but he watches you too.
Three dangerous men waiting for your answer.
Honestly?
You enjoy this way too much.
You tap your chin thoughtfully “Hm…”
Buggy sweats.
Crocodile smirks confidently.
Mihawk simply waits.
Then you smile “I think all of you need to try harder.”
Buggy falls out of his chair.
Crocodile laughs under his breath.
And Mihawk… smiles.
And the fight for your attention is only getting started.
The worst thing you can do to three powerful men in love with you? Tease them back.
And unfortunately for them, you finally start doing exactly that.
“Are you busy tonight?” Buggy appears beside you so suddenly you almost drop your drink.
You look at him slowly “That depends.”
“On what?”
“Who’s asking?”
Buggy puts a hand on his chest dramatically “You wound me.”
“You’ll survive.”
“No, I won’t! Love is painful!”
You laugh quietly and keep walking through the hallway.
Buggy follows instantly “Come eat with me.”
“Hm.”
“Hm what?!”
“I’m thinking.”
“There’s nothing to think about! I’m fun! Handsome! Charismatic!”
“You forgot loud.”
“That too.”
You stop walking and turn toward him with a smile “You know… maybe I will.”
Buggy freezes “R-Really?”
“Maybe.”
His eyes shine immediately.
Then you add casually, “Unless Mihawk asks.”
Buggy gasps so loudly a pirate drops a plate nearby “THAT’S EVIL!”
You grin and continue walking away while he follows behind you yelling “That old scary bird man is cheating somehow! I know it!”
By the afternoon, Buggy is trying ten times harder, which is both funny and embarrassing.
“Look!” he says proudly, throwing knives at a target.
The knives miss completely, one hits the wall, another almost hits a pirate. Someone even screams.
You clap anyway “Amazing.”
Buggy straightens proudly “Right?”
“Truly inspiring.”
Crocodile walks past at that exact moment.
He glances once at the one in the wall “…Pathetic.”
Buggy points angrily “She liked it!”
You hum innocently “I did.”
Crocodile’s eyes slide toward you, amused.
You suddenly smile sweetly at him too “But maybe you can impress me more.”
The entire room goes silent and Buggy looks horrified.
Crocodile slowly removes his cigar from his mouth.
“And how exactly should I do that?”
“You’re supposed to be clever,” you say lightly “figure it out.”
Then you walk away before either man can answer.
Behind you, Buggy grabs Crocodile’s coat “SHE’S FLIRTING WITH BOTH OF US NOW?!”
That evening, Crocodile finds you alone on the balcony while you lean against the railing.
You hear his footsteps before he speaks “You enjoy causing problems.”
You smile without turning around “Maybe.”
A low chuckle leaves him “I should’ve noticed earlier.”
You finally look at him. Crocodile stands close tonight.
Golden hook shining under the moonlight. Eyes sharp on you. Dangerous as always.
“You challenged me earlier.” he says.
“And?”
“And I don’t like losing.”
You tilt your head innocently “Who says you’re winning now?”
That gets his attention. Then he suddenly steps closer until you can smell smoke and expensive whiskey.
“Careful,” he murmurs “you keep teasing me like this, people might misunderstand.”
You look up at him calmly “And what would they misunderstand?”
Crocodile smirks slowly “That you want my attention.”
You let silence hang between you, then your gaze drops deliberately to his lips for one second… only one, but it is enough for Crocodile to notice immediately.
His expression changes just slightly, now interested and hungry.
Then you step back smiling.
“Hm,” you say softly “maybe I do.”
And you leave him standing there alone. For the first time since meeting him, Crocodile actually looks caught off guard.
The next morning is chaos.
Buggy storms into breakfast looking exhausted.
“You,” he says, pointing at Crocodile, “stay away from her balcony!”
Crocodile drinks his coffee calmly “No.”
“I SAW YOU LAST NIGHT!”
“You spying on us now?” you ask.
“I was protecting my future romance!”
Mihawk enters the room exactly then. Perfect timing as always as he asks “What romance?”
Buggy turns toward him dramatically “She’s seducing us all now!”
You nearly choke on your tea.
Mihawk looks at you, one eyebrow lifts slightly “…Is that so?”
You smile into your cup “Maybe…”
That tiny answer somehow makes Mihawk stare at you longer than usual.
Buggy notices instantly “Oh no. Not you too.”
Mihawk sits beside you quietly before he notices something on your hand “A cut.”
You glance down “Just a small one.”
“You should clean it properly.”
“I forgot.”
Without another word, Mihawk reaches for your hand and here the entire room freezes.
His fingers are warm against yours, careful and gentle… so gentle it almost feels unreal coming from the strongest swordsman alive.
He studies the cut with focused eyes.
“Weapons are dirty,” he says calmly “you’ll get an infection.”
Buggy looks like he is witnessing murder.
Crocodile watches silently through smoke.
And you… you decide to make things worse.
“You worried about me?” you ask softly.
Mihawk finally looks up at you, there is something dangerous in his eyes now.
Quiet danger… the kind only he has.
“Yes.”
Simple answer.
Your heart immediately betrays you.
Buggy slams his face onto the table “I hate it here.”
After that, teasing Mihawk becomes your new favorite hobby, mostly because his reactions are so small, but they exist, and that makes them precious.
You find him outside one afternoon, sitting beneath the shade with a book in hand.
You walk over slowly “What are you reading?”
“History.”
“Sounds boring.”
“It is.”
You smile and lean over his chair slightly to look at the pages.
Mihawk’s eyes lift toward you slowly.
You notice his gaze pause briefly on your face, then your lips and then back to the book.
Almost invisible.
“You smell nice.” you say absentmindedly.
Mihawk stills completely “…What?”
You pretend innocence “Your cologne.”
With this, he calmly closes the book “I see.”
“That’s all you’ll say?”
“What should I say?”
“You could thank me.”
Mihawk watches you for a long second, before saying “You’re distracting.”
Your stomach flips “What?”
“You know exactly what you’re doing lately.”
His voice stays calm, but his eyes do not.
You grin slowly “Maybe I like seeing reactions.”
“You won’t get dramatic ones from me.”
“Small reactions are still reactions.”
Mihawk stands then, tall enough that you need to tilt your head up now “That confidence is dangerous.”
“And you still stay near me.”
A very small smile touches his mouth “You noticed.”
Before you can answer, Buggy suddenly crashes through the nearby door “I BROUGHT FLOWERS—”
He stops as soon as he sees how close you and Mihawk stand, and he looks devastated immediately “Oh, come on!”
You burst out laughing.
Mihawk actually looks amused too.
Buggy points between both of you accusingly “This is emotional warfare!”
You take the flowers from him with a grin “They’re pretty.”
Buggy instantly melts “T-They are?”
“Mhm.”
He smiles proudly.
Then you lean closer and whisper dramatically “But I still like Mihawk’s reaction cuter.”
Buggy’s soul nearly leaves his body “WHY WOULD YOU SAY THAT TO ME?!”
You laugh so hard your stomach hurts while Mihawk quietly drinks his wine beside you, clearly entertained.
And somewhere behind you, Crocodile watches all of this carefully, like a man already planning his next move.
At this point, you already know Buggy is jealous… painfully jealous.
The man gets upset if you smile at someone for longer than three seconds.
But Crocodile and Mihawk are harder to read since they're too calm and too controlled.
Which naturally gives you a terrible idea.
You decide to test them. And honestly? Using each other against them is the funniest option possible.
You start with Crocodile.
You find him in his office late at night, going through papers while smoke fills the room.
“You work too much.” you tell him.
“And you bother me too much.”
“Yet you keep letting me in.”
Crocodile smirks faintly “You always come back anyway.”
You walk closer slowly, then casually sit on the edge of his desk.
His eyes follow every movement.
“Can I ask something?” you say.
“Depends.”
“Who do you think likes me more? You or Mihawk?”
The room suddenly feels heavier.
Crocodile leans back in his chair, studying you carefully “That’s an interesting question.”
“You didn’t answer.”
“I don’t compare myself to Mihawk.”
“Mhm.”
“But,” he continues smoothly, “if you’re asking who would treat you better…” his hook taps lightly against the desk “…the answer is obvious.”
You smile innocently “Maybe Mihawk would disagree.”
Crocodile’s eyes narrow just slightly.
There it is. Tiny but there. Jealousy.
“How unfortunate for him.” he says coolly.
You lean forward a little “You sound bothered.”
“I’m not.”
“You sure?”
“Very.”
“So if I spent the whole evening with Mihawk tomorrow, you wouldn’t care?”
Crocodile goes quiet and then he suddenly stands slowly and dangerously.
Now he towers over you, one hand beside your hip against the desk.
“You enjoy provoking people…” he murmurs.
“I’m just asking questions.”
“You’re testing me.”
You smile sweetly “Maybe.”
For one long second, Crocodile just stares down at you, then he laughs softly under his breath “You’re lucky I find this cute.”
Your heart skips stupidly.
Then the office door SLAMS open.
“HA! I KNEW IT!” Buggy points at both of you dramatically.
“Why are you always standing so close?!”
You sigh “Do you ever knock?”
“No! Secrets happen behind doors!”
Crocodile looks deeply annoyed “What do you want, Buggy?”
“I came to steal her for movie night.”
“Movie night?” Buggy suddenly looks nervous “…Maybe?”
You burst out laughing immediately “You planned a movie night?”
His face turns red instantly “DON’T SAY IT LIKE THAT!”
“That’s adorable.”
“STOP MAKING FUN OF ME!”
Crocodile watches this whole thing with visible irritation.
Very interesting.
You slowly stand from the desk, then deliberately loop your arm through Buggy’s.
“Well,” you say casually, “can’t ignore my captain.”
Buggy looks seconds away from fainting.
Crocodile’s gaze drops to your linked arms and you see his jaw tightens slightly for a second.
Crocodile gets jealous too.
He notices your smug little smile immediately.
“…Troublemaker…” he mutters.
You grin proudly while Buggy drags you away happily “YES! Victory!”
Movie night is terrible… absolutely terrible. Buggy picks the worst movie possible.
Half the pirates watching it fall asleep, someone throws popcorn at the screen, and Buggy keeps trying to impress you every five minutes.
“Did you see that explosion?”
“Yes, Buggy.”
“I could totally do that.”
“You would die.”
“Okay maybe once.”
You laugh and lean back against the couch.
Buggy immediately notices and slowly, carefully, he moves closer too, trying to act casual.
“You comfortable?” he asks.
“Mhm.”
“You cold?”
“No.”
“You can still borrow my coat.”
“It smells like cannon smoke.”
“That’s my natural charm.”
Before you can answer, someone sits on your other side.
Mihawk.
Buggy looks horrified immediately “Hawkeye?!”
Mihawk ignores him completely as his attention stays on the screen.
“You have terrible taste in films.” he says calmly.
Buggy points angrily “Then why are you here?!”
“You’re loud enough that nobody else could sleep.”
“That’s not an answer!”
Mihawk finally glances at him “It’s the only seat left.”
Buggy squints suspiciously “There are twelve empty chairs.”
“Not comfortable ones.”
You bite your lip to stop laughing… then you decide to make worse decisions.
Slowly, you lean slightly toward Mihawk and ask him “Do you hate the movie that much?”
“It’s predictable.”
“What would you rather watch?”
“Something quieter.”
Buggy immediately grabs your arm dramatically “I CAN BE QUIET!”
“You?” Mihawk says flatly.
“Yes!”
Buggy lasts four seconds, then there’s another explosion onscreen “OH THAT GUY LOST HIS LEG!”
Mihawk closes his eyes briefly and you nearly die laughing.
But then you notice that your hand rests near Mihawk’s on the couch… close enough to touch.
And Mihawk notices too. His fingers move once, slightly toward yours, then stop.
You decide to test him properly now.
“Oh,” you say casually, looking at Buggy, and leaning slightly towards him now “you know what? The movie isn't that bad.”
Buggy lights up instantly “REALLY?!”
You begin moving more and that's when Mihawk finally reacts. One hand lightly around your wrist, stopping you.
Your breath catches.
Mihawk’s eyes stay on the movie, but his voice drops lower “Stay.”
Buggy gasps like he got stabbed.
YOU almost gasp too.
“…That sounded serious.” you say softly.
Mihawk finally looks at you, he has a calm face but with dangerous eyes “It was.”
Oh, that is unfair.
Buggy grabs his own hair dramatically “WHY ARE YOU BOTH SO HOT?!”
The pirates nearby start cheering “KISS! KISS! KISS!”
“Shut up!” Buggy screams.
You laugh so hard tears almost form. But secretly, your heart is beating way too fast.
The next day, you decide to test the last one properly.
Buggy.
Though honestly, Buggy makes it too easy.
You find him arguing with pirates near the main hall “What did you say about my nose?!”
“It squeaks when hit! It's FAKE!”
“THAT PROVES NOTHING!”
You walk over smiling “Buggy.”
He instantly forgets the argument “Hi.”
Cute.
You glance toward the hallway behind him, then casually say “You know, Mihawk offered to train me today.”
Buggy freezes completely “…What?”
“And Crocodile asked me to dinner later.”
Silence.
“THEY WHAT?!”
Pirates immediately scatter before the explosion.
Buggy grabs your shoulders dramatically “This is betrayal! Emotional betrayal!”
“You’re very dramatic today.”
“TODAY?!”
You grin innocently “So you’re jealous...”
“I AM ALWAYS JEALOUS!”
Finally an honest man.
You laugh warmly and pat his shoulder “At least you admit it.”
Buggy pauses, then suddenly pulls you closer dramatically “Well yeah! Of course I’m jealous!”
His face is red again “You’re pretty and funny and smart and they keep stealing your attention!”
The confession comes out so fast he probably does not even realize what he says.
You blink at him and Buggy blinks back too. Then he slowly realizes “…Oh no.”
You smile softly now, not teasing this time “That was sweet.”
Buggy immediately malfunctions.
Smoke might actually come out of his ears “I-I— WELL— DON’T MAKE IT A BIG DEAL!”
Too late, because from across the hall, two dangerous men just witnessed the entire thing.
Crocodile exhales smoke slowly and Mihawk quietly watches Buggy’s hand around your waist.
And suddenly the room feels very dangerous again.
Things change after all that, but not completely.
Buggy still screams. Crocodile still acts dangerous. Mihawk still looks at you like he knows too much.
But for now, for like the first time, you stop teasing them constantly. Because somewhere along the way, things stopped being only fun.
Now your chest feels warm when Buggy smiles proudly at you. Now Crocodile’s quiet attention affects you too much. Now one look from Mihawk can ruin your entire day in the best way possible.
Which is honestly a problem… a very BIG problem.
The first soft moment happens with Buggy and flowers… again.
You sit outside near the docks one afternoon, sorting papers with a tired sigh. Everything is peaceful and quiet until someone crashes loudly into a stack of boxes nearby.
“OW— okay, nobody saw that!”
You smile immediately before even looking up.
Buggy appears seconds later. His hair is somehow messier than usual.
And in his hands, bright and fresh flowers.
You blink in surprise.
Buggy suddenly looks nervous.
“So…” he says awkwardly, rubbing the back of his neck “The old ones died.”
You stare at him softly “You noticed that?”
“Obviously!”
Then he mumbles quieter “You sounded sad when they started fading.”
Your heart squeezes painfully.
Buggy carefully hands the flowers to you.
“I asked this time,” he says proudly “and these should last longer.”
You take them gently. They smell sweet.
“You asked?”
“Yeah! Apparently flowers need things.” he frowns “Water. Sun. Emotional support.”
You laugh quietly.
Buggy relaxes instantly at the sound.
“There it is.” he says.
“What?”
“That laugh.” his voice turns softer suddenly “I like hearing it.”
The warm feeling in your chest gets worse.
You look down at the flowers before speaking quietly “Thank you, Buggy.”
He freezes because of your soft tone. No teasing. No joking. Just honest.
Buggy stares at you for a second too long, then quickly looks away before his face explodes red “Y-Yeah well obviously! I’m amazing at gifts!”
“You tripped over boxes bringing them here.”
“That was tactical.”
You smile, and this time, Buggy looks at you carefully like the smile means everything.
The second moment happens late at night, and with Crocodile, softness feels dangerous somehow.
You sit in the office surrounded by papers and numbers. Your head hurts. Your eyes burn. And none of these stupid numbers make sense anymore.
“…Why is everything so expensive?” you mutter.
A voice answers from nearby “Because Buggy wastes money.”
You look up.
Crocodile stands in the doorway with his usual cigar.
You didn’t even hear him enter.
“You scared me.”
“You’re too distracted.”
He walks closer slowly. His eyes glance over the messy desk “You’ve been here for hours.”
“I noticed.”
“You look exhausted.”
You rub your face tiredly “I am exhausted.”
Crocodile watches you quietly for a moment, then, unexpectedly, he pulls a chair beside yours and sits down.
You blink “…What are you doing?”
“Helping.”
“You?”
“You sound surprised.”
“You hate to share paperwork.”
“I hate incompetent people more.”
A laugh escapes you before you can stop it.
Crocodile smirks faintly, then he reaches for one of the papers “Your math is wrong here.”
Your eyes widen “Wait, seriously?”
“Mhm.”
He takes the pen from your hand smoothly, his large fingers brushing yours briefly.
Your heart immediately starts acting stupid again.
“This number belongs here instead.” he explains calmly.
You stare at the page “…Oh.”
“You were half asleep.”
“I hate that you’re right.”
“I usually am.”
You roll your eyes but then something strange happens.
The work actually becomes easier.
Crocodile organizes the papers quickly beside you while explaining things in that deep calm voice of his.
And somehow, without noticing, your shoulders slowly relax.
“You should rest more.” he says eventually.
“I don’t have time.”
“You do.”
“No, I—”
“You fell asleep on the desk yesterday.”
You freeze “…How do you know that?”
Silence.
Then Crocodile casually answers “I carried you to your room.”
Your brain completely stops working “You WHAT?”
“You were tired.”
“You carried me?!”
“You’re making this sound more dramatic than it was.”
Your face feels warm now.
Crocodile notices immediately and a smug little smile appears on his mouth “You’re cute when embarrassed.”
You stare at him in betrayal “You’re evil.”
“That too.”
But his voice sounds softer tonight… gentler.
And when he quietly moves another pile of papers away from you with a low “enough work for today.” your chest hurts in the nicest way possible.
The third moment happens three days later.
And somehow, Mihawk barely says ten words during it. Yet it affects you the most.
You argue with one of Buggy’s crew members near the training hall.
“No, because that makes no sense!” you say.
“It does!”
“It absolutely doesn’t!”
The pirate crosses his arms stubbornly “You’re wrong.”
“You literally cannot read maps!”
“That’s unrelated!”
You rub your forehead tiredly “Why are you yelling?”
“Because YOU’RE yelling!”
“I’m yelling because you’re stupid!”
The pirate gasps dramatically, then he suddenly goes silent.
You blink “…Why’d you stop talking now?”
The man stares behind you in terror.
Slowly, you turn around and see Mihawk walking toward you calmly.
Expression unreadable, but his eyes… land once on the pirate and that’s all. One look and the pirate immediately straightens.
“I suddenly remembered important things elsewhere.”
Then he RUNS away.
You stare after him “…liar.”
Mihawk stops beside you “He seemed motivated already.”
You snort softly.
Your exhaustion finally hits all at once after the argument “…I need to sit down.”
You turn and basically fall toward the nearby chair, but you misjudge the distance completely.
Your head almost slams against the wooden edge before a hand catches it first. Fast. So fast that you barely see it happen.
Mihawk’s palm shields the back of your head before impact.
His other hand steadies your shoulder easily.
The chair scrapes slightly against the floor.
You blink up at him, Mihawk still leans slightly over you from catching your fall.
“You’re overworked.” he says quietly.
Your heart beats painfully hard “…Maybe.”
“You haven’t slept enough again.”
“You all notice too much.”
“Only about you.”
The words leave him naturally, like truth.
You stare at him quietly now, and this time, you don't tease.
Because suddenly you understand something terrifying.
You really like them.
All three of them.
Buggy with his loud affection and ridiculous flowers.
Crocodile with his hidden care behind sharp words.
Mihawk with every quiet little action that says more than speeches ever could.
This is bad.
Very bad.
Mihawk studies your expression carefully “…What are you thinking about?”
You smile weakly “That my life got complicated.”
One corner of his mouth lifts slightly.
“Yes,” he says calmly “it did.”
And somehow, his hand stays behind your head a few seconds longer than necessary.
You spend the entire evening wondering if this is a terrible idea.
Actually, you know it’s a terrible idea… but it’s too late now.
The room is ready already. Drinks on the table. Softer lights. No loud pirates. No annoying crew members listening through walls.
Just you… and them.
Your hands feel strangely nervous while fixing the glasses for the fifth time.
Why are you nervous?
You literally fought dangerous pirates and marines before. Yet somehow confessing feelings to three terrifying men feels worse.
A knock suddenly comes at the door.
Your stomach flips “…Come in.”
The door opens quietly.
Mihawk walks in first and calm as always. Elegant black clothes. Golden eyes immediately finding you and then narrowing slightly “You’re nervous.”
You immediately smile to hide it “Me? Never.”
“Hm.”
You pour him a drink quickly before he can study you more “You came fast.”
“You asked.”
That warm feeling in your chest appears again.
Mihawk watches you carefully while taking the glass “You’re acting strange tonight.”
“I’m always strange.”
“Not like this.”
You laugh softly and lean against the table… maybe flirting will help “You notice a lot about me lately.”
“I always did.”
Your heart stumbles and so you look away first.
Coward.
Mihawk notices immediately “What happened?”
“I just wanted tonight to be nice.”
“It will be.”
“You sound very confident.”
“I am.”
That almost makes you smile genuinely.
You open your mouth to finally explain, but then suddenly—“BABY, I’M HERE—”
The door slams open dramatically as Buggy storms inside loudly with a giant grin. Then he freezes completely, because Mihawk is already there beside you.
Buggy slowly looks between both of you, then sighs with deep disappointment “WHY IS HE HERE TOO???”
You burst out laughing immediately.
Mihawk calmly drinks his wine.
Before Buggy can complain more, another voice interrupts “You’re blocking the doorway.”
Buggy gets shoved aside instantly “HEY!”
Crocodile walks into the room like he owns it.
His eyes land on you first, then Mihawk and then on Buggy dramatically dying near the doorway.
“…This should be interesting.” he mutters.
Crocodile sits down beside Mihawk.
Buggy stares at both of them in betrayal before finally groaning loudly and sitting at your other side.
Now everyone is here, and suddenly your confidence disappears.
This was easier in your head.
Three pairs of eyes look at you now, waiting. Buggy looks suspicious already. Crocodile interested. Mihawk calm.
You inhale slowly, then sigh.
“Okay,” you start carefully, “let’s get this straight.”
Nobody interrupts.
You swallow once “I have feelings for…”
Three different reactions happen instantly.
Buggy chokes on his drink.
Crocodile’s eyebrows lift slightly.
Mihawk simply watches you closer now.
You suddenly lose confidence halfway through the sentence but it's too late now, so you continue “…for all three of you.”
Complete silence.
You immediately look away because suddenly this feels terrifying.
Your voice comes out quieter now “Don’t make me choose one…”
Nobody speaks and you hate this silence. Maybe this was stupid… but then you force yourself to look back at them again.
You straighten slightly before walking closer to the table.
Then lean down so you’re closer to their level.
Your confidence slowly returns “We’re having fun, aren’t we?”
Buggy nods immediately, way too fast “Yes!”
Crocodile leans back in his chair slowly, eyes still locked on you “…I suppose we are.”
Mihawk simply nods once, like he already accepted this somehow.
Relief crashes through you so hard you almost laugh, but you just smile.
Then your eyes move toward Mihawk “You first.”
Buggy makes a wounded sound instantly “WHY HIM FIRST?!”
“You complained first, so now you’re last.”
“THIS IS CRUELTY!... but first for what?”
You walk around the table slowly until standing beside Mihawk’s chair, as he watches every movement carefully.
“You planned this?” he asks quietly.
“Maybe.”
Then, before you can lose courage, you sit gently on his lap. Buggy almost faints, while Crocodile looks deeply entertained now.
Mihawk’s hand naturally steadies your waist the second you settle there.
Your heart beats wildly, but when you look at him, his expression softens slightly only for you.
You touch his face gently and then you lean in and kiss him. Soft at first, his warm lips against yours.
Mihawk stays still for half a second like he is surprised, but then he suddenly moves one hand higher against your waist and he kisses you back, deeper. Careful but intense.
Your fingers tighten slightly against his coat.
When you finally pull away, your breathing feels uneven, but Mihawk keeps looking at you.
You smile softly at him, and for one tiny second Mihawk actually looks happy.
Then suddenly he pulls you back in himself.
The second kiss is stronger and way more confident, like he finally allows himself what he wanted.
Buggy whimpers dramatically somewhere behind you.
Eventually you pull away laughing softly “…Okay wow.”
Mihawk’s thumb brushes once against your waist before letting you stand.
You turn toward Crocodile next “Your turn.”
Buggy points at himself desperately “I EXIST TOO!”
Crocodile smirks slowly while you walk toward him “I was wondering when you’d come here.”
“You sound very confident tonight.”
“You came to me willingly.”
You stop beside his chair and unlike Mihawk, Crocodile immediately pulls you closer himself.
Large hand against your hip, possessive already.
You kiss him softly first.
Gentle.
But the second Crocodile kisses back, everything changes… he’s hungry and intense, like he has been holding himself back for mpnths.
His hand tightens slightly against your waist while he deepens the kiss immediately.
Your breath catches against him.
Okay… wow.
When you finally pull back, Crocodile looks at you with dark satisfied eyes.
“…Cute.” he murmurs quietly.
Your face feels warm now.
You quickly escape before your brain melts completely, and so you turn toward Buggy who still sits frozen with his mouth hanging open.
You laugh immediately “Oh my god.”
“This is the greatest day of my life…” he whispers.
You walk over to him slowly as Buggy watches you like you’re unreal.
Then you gently push his jaw closed with your hand.
“Don’t be so shocked,” you tell him softly “it’s your turn now.”
Buggy’s entire face turns red instantly.
You sit carefully on his lap.
Unlike the other two, Buggy looks nervous touching you, like he thinks you might disappear somehow.
Your chest hurts a little at that, so you kiss him first, soft and sweet. And Buggy kisses you back immediately, but gently… much gentler than you expected.
His hands rest lightly against you like he is scared to hold tighter.
When you finally pull away, Buggy stares at you completely dazed “…I think I died.”
You laugh softly and poke his cheek “No dying.”
“Too late.”
You smile helplessly before standing again and returning to your seat to immediately flop backward dramatically “…Oh wow.”
Silence answers you.
You blink.
Why are they all quiet?
Buggy looks like his soul left his body.
Crocodile studies you carefully.
Mihawk still looks dangerously calm.
You suddenly grin again, then you put your hands on the cheeks of the two sitting at your side, Mihawk and Buggy, and say “Now what if you two kiss?”
Mihawk immediately gives you the most offended disgusted expression you have ever seen, actual horror, you never even could imagine seeing on his face.
Meanwhile Buggy nods WAY too enthusiastically.
Mihawk looks even more offended somehow.
You burst out laughing instantly “I’m joking! Don’t worry!”
Mihawk visibly relaxes.
Buggy looks genuinely disappointed “A wasted opportunity…”
“You were way too ready for that.” Crocodile mutters.
“I COMMIT TO ROMANCE!”
Your laughter fills the room again, and somehow… it feels nice and easy.
Finally, Crocodile speaks first.
“So,” he says slowly, cigar resting between his fingers, “you want all three of us?”
You meet his eyes and nod honestly “Yes.”
Silence again.
Then Crocodile sighs, but not annoyed, more like accepting fate “…Okay then.”
Your eyes widen slightly “That easy?”
“Not easy,” he corrects calmly “but I’m not interested in sharing you with anyone outside this room.”
Your chest warms immediately.
Then he points slightly toward you “But I got you first tomorrow.”
Relief crashes through you instantly and so you laugh brightly “You asked first, so yeah, sure!”
Buggy jumps up dramatically “UNFAIR! Then I want day two!”
“You’re scheduling dates?” you ask.
“Yes!”
“That was fast.”
“I ADAPT QUICKLY!”
You laugh harder, but then your attention slowly moves toward Mihawk who still has not said much.
Suddenly nervousness returns.
What if he actually hates this arrangement?
What if he only accepted because you asked?
“…Mihawk?”
He looks at you calmly and then he finally says “The best for last.”
Your entire heart melts instantly and without thinking, you stand and walk straight to him again before hugging him tightly.
Mihawk clearly didn’t expect that, and neither did Buggy or Crocodile, as all three freeze slightly.
But after one second, Mihawk’s arms slowly wrap around you naturally.
Buggy points dramatically “WHY DOES HE GET THE ROMANTIC HUG TOO?!”
Crocodile sighs heavily “You’re exhausting.”
But neither man actually stops you, and honestly, when you look around the room afterward… at Buggy’s excited grin, Crocodile’s amused acceptance, and Mihawk quietly holding you closer… you realize that this insane situation might actually work.
The rest is a work of your own fantasy now *smirk* *smirk*
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LUFFY who fucks his secret wife!reader on sight! and his crew finds out about you...the hard way.
DID YA MISS ME, BABY ?!
PLOT. on route to egghead, the straw hats make a quick stop at a lively island, only for luffy to wander off and unexpectedly reunite with you, his wife, a detail he never mentioned to his crew. spending the day together, you both finally act upon months of pent-up tension, while his worried crew stumbles upon a moment they were never meant to see.
WARNINGS. 18+, mdni, fluff, porn with some plot, post wano, no egghead spoilers, aged-up characters (luffy and reader are 21), established relationship (they're married), semi-public sex, getting caught, cunnilingus, fingering, p in v, unprotected sex, kinda ooc luffy (idk you be the judge of it), use of [name] for the reader, fem reader, kinda proofread haha.
CHARACTERS. MONKEY D. LUFFY
WC. 5.5k
masterlist
art creds: suaayen on ig (one of the best op artists)
Fresh out of Wano and low on supplies, the Straw Hats decided to make a quick pit stop when the opportunity arose.
The island didn’t have a name on any map Nami owned.
From afar, it looked anything but quiet. The crowded docks overflowing with ships, voices carrying loudly over the water, and buildings stacked tightly together.
Bright banners hung between rooftops, market stalls spilled into the streets, and narrow alleys twisted through the city like a maze built on noise.
Nothing about it suggested peace.
They could blame their recent encounter at Wano for their alertness.
Perhaps the adrenaline had yet to die out, but this island screamed distraction...which somehow made everyone more cautious...or, in Luffy’s case, more excited.
“SHISHISHI! Let’s go!” Luffy laughed, already halfway over the Sunny’s railing before they’d even properly docked.
“LUFFY!” Nami snapped. “You’re not-!”
Too late. He was gone.
Usopp groaned dramatically. “He’s going to get kidnapped one day. I’m telling you. One day.”
Zoro stretched lazily, resting a hand on his swords. “Who’s dumb enough to kidnap him?”
Sanji exhaled smoke, lazily examining the docks.
“Idiots exist everywhere, marimo.”
Either Zoro didn't pick up on Sanji's taunt, or he acted indifferent.
Robin smiled faintly, stepping onto the dock with quiet curiosity.
“It’s an interesting place. I didn't expect to see an island on route to Egghead."
"Me neither. It barely picked up on the log pose!" Nami chimed in.
"It seems harmless enough. I wonder what kind of history it holds.” Robin observes as she too gets off onto the docks.
Chopper bounced beside her. “Do you think they have new herbs?!”
Franky cracked his knuckles. “Or cola?!”
Brook laughed, light and airy. “Or perhaps beautiful ladies? Though I do not have eyes to see them, yohohoho!”
“DON’T ENCOURAGE HIM,” Nami snapped, pointing at Sanji.
“I don’t need encouragement,” Sanji said smoothly, already walking off. “I have instinct.”
"Okay. Be on the lookout for Luffy! And don't overspend my money!" Nami orders.
"OUR MONEY!" Ussop complains, immediately shut down by Nami's glare.
They mutually agree to split off into groups so no other crew member wanders off.
Nami and Robin walk away, Zoro and Sanji right on the their trail as their usual banter ensues.
Ussop and Chopper run off with excitement, Franky showcasing similar enthusiasm.
Brook joins Jimbe in looking for supplies, the latter keeping Brook away from any women.
Within minutes, the crew scattered across the island, each pulled by their own interests.
And Luffy...
Luffy followed something else entirely.
He didn’t bother asking anyone where to go.
The moment his feet hit the dock, he was already pulled in by the noise. The kind that meant food and something fun waiting around every corner.
The stalls lined up one after the other with things frying, grilling, and steaming. The smell hit him almost immediately.
“Meat…”
He grinned.
Luffy pushed through the crowd without hesitation, weaving past people and slipping between stalls until he reached a long stretch of open vendors.
Skewers, fried snacks, stacked plates of things he didn’t recognize.
His eyes lit up as he leaned over one stall, then another, already halfway into asking for something before getting distracted by the next.
“Woah—what’s that? And that! Can I try that too?!”
The vendor barely had time to respond before Luffy’s attention shifted again, his gaze sweeping across the row;
And then stopping.
Not on food.
On you.
His lovely wife.
Someone his own crew didn't even know about.
It's not like he was trying to hide it. They just hadn't asked.
You were sitting on one of the small stools of a nearby stall, finishing up what looked like a snack, one hand lazily resting against the counter as you handed the vendor some money.
For a second, he didn’t move.
Then the joy hit.
And his entire face broke into a grin.
You stood, brushing your hands together lightly as you thanked the vendor and stepped away from the stall.
That’s when he moved.
Fast.
His arms shot forward, stretching across the space between you in an instant before snapping back, pulling you straight into him.
“Gomu Gomu no—HUG!”
“Luffy?!”
You barely had time to react before he wrapped around you completely, stretchy arms tight and unrelenting, lifting you slightly off your feet with the force of it.
“Shishishi! [name]!!” he laughed, like it was the best thing that could’ve happened to him.
“Luffy!! Put me down-!” you huffed, but there was no real bite to it, your hands already gripping onto him like you weren’t planning to let go either.
Luffy pressed his face into your shoulder, holding you there like he needed to make sure you were actually real.
“I missed you,” he said, simple and honest, voice a little softer than usual with his persistent grin.
Something in your chest tightened.
“…it’s 3 been months,” you murmured, your hand coming up to the back of his head without thinking.
“Yeah,” he said. “Sooooooo long!!” he whines.
Pulling away from you, your feet touch the ground as he steps back, but not too far.
Never far.
His hands slid up to your face instead, thumbs brushing against your cheeks as he looked at you properly now.
“You’re okay.” he said, almost to himself.
You let out a small breath. “…so are you.”
“Of course I am!” he grinned instantly.
And then, he leaned in and kissed you.
It was warm. Familiar. Like he didn’t need to think about it.
He pulled back just enough to look at you again, giving you the same smile before leaning back in.
Then again. And again.
“Slow down-!” you tried to protest, but it came out more like a laugh as he peppered your face with kisses, completely shameless in the middle of the street.
People spared a few glances here and there, some judging, others just smiling in fondness.
“…Luffy,” you said, but you were already smiling.
He laughed softly, pressing one more quick kiss to your lips before finally easing back, though his hands didn’t leave you.
“I haven’t seen you since I left Rushikwanya.” he said.
“Rusukaina,” you corrected.
“Yeah!”
“You didn’t even say goodbye properly.” You pout a little, Luffy's personality definitely having brushed off on you during the 2 years you had spent together.
“I did!”
“You waved and ran.”
“That counts!”
You huffed, but it faded quickly.
"I'M HUNGRY!!" He complains against your cheek, as you sigh.
"Let's go eat. We have loads to catch up on."
"YAY!!"
You had known him before the sea had claimed him.
Before he became a name whispered across oceans.
Before any of his bounties and titles or impossible feats.
Back when he was just a boy in a small village, loud and reckless and full of dreams too big for the place he came from.
You weren’t part of his world in the same way Ace or Sabo had been, but you had been there.
You shared a quiet bond, something the two of you were too young to understand back then.
When he left at 19, you didn’t stay behind for long.
You weren't chasing him. Rather, staying had never been an option for you either.
You became a traveler. Moving from island to island, following curiosity instead of purpose; stories instead of maps.
Your paths barely crossed, Luffy having already moved on to the next island before you had even set foot on it.
You had better luck running into Ace before you even reunited with Luffy.
It was a short meeting, but it had felt nice to be in a familiar presence. Especially since Ace often acted as an elder sibling to you.
During your departure back then, Ace had left you with a small piece of Luffy's Vivre card, knowing you had grown eager to see him at least once.
He had even promised to treat the two of you if all three of you ended up crossing paths together.
Which is why it had hurt terribly when the news of Ace's death reached you.
Even worse that it had been the premise of your long awaited reunion with Luffy.
Luffy had already been residing at Rusukaina for about a month at that point, training rigorously with Rayleigh.
Hancock had not been shy while showing reluctance to your arrival, but she could barely retort when Luffy held you for hours, sobbing into your shoulder.
That had been the only day he took a rest from training, preferring to be in your company and helping you settle in.
After that, forming a relationship had come easy for the two of you. Falling asleep in each other's arms, watching him train, tending to his wounds, sharing stolen kisses.
You hadn't even hesitated when he asked you to marry him in passing. It was another quiet evening when he asked you in conversation, and you agreed.
The two of you married quietly with the help of Boa Hancock (much to her disdain).
No ceremony, no dress, no extravagance. Just two rings and a feast.
And when the two years had come to an end, Luffy had tried one last time to recruit you, only to be met with rejection.
He had just grinned in understanding.
You didn't join him to his trip to Saobody, despising that place.
Rather, you stayed at Amazon Lily for approximately two weeks, planning your journey ahead.
About 3 months later, Luffy's name flooded the papers.
3 Million Berries. An Emperor Of The Sea. His new appearance. Defeat of Kaido and Big Mom.
You had so much to talk about, but no means to do so.
He didn't have a personal Den Den Mushi, nor did you know his ship's contact.
The Vivre Card had long been forgotten somewhere, so your best bet was to predict the Straw Hat's future route.
Although you weren't excited to go to Egghead, you knew there couldn't be any other destination for the Straw Hats.
You had stopped at this island because the ship from Wano only went so far. For Egghead, you would have to get on another ship.
But now, you couldn't be happier to have finally met Luffy. It had saved you a trip.
Walking beside him, he keeps your hand intertwined with his.
“You got taller somehow.” you say, studying him now that the initial rush had settled.
“I did?”
“Yes. And bigger.”
“I’m strong now!” he said proudly.
“I can tell. You almost broke my ribs.”
He laughed again, that same bright, careless sound. “SHISHISHI!”
You gain a smile before losing it a moment later.
“I saw your new bounty,” you added.
“Oh yeah?” he said, completely casual. “It’s big, right?”
“Three Billion Berries, Luffy.”
“Yeah! I am an Emperor now!”
You narrowed your eyes slightly. “It's not just your bounty, Luffy.”
“Hm?”
“The picture.”
He tilted his head.
“You look… different,” you said carefully. “White hair. Different expression. Almost like-”
“Oh! That!” he perked up immediately, like you’d asked him something fun.
“That’s when I’m the most free!”
Your eyebrows knit in bewilderment, your steps slowing down without realizing.
“…That explains nothing.”
“It’s my form, I guess,” he said, stretching his arms behind his head casually.
“When I feel the most free, that’s what I look like!”
You stared at him, realizing that he had awakened his Devil Fruit.
You shook your head slightly at his familiar indifference.
“…You’re ridiculous.”
He grinned. “Yeah!”
Somehow, the answer made perfect sense.
Most of the day had been spent eating and chatting. Your pockets had been drained (not that you minded) with the amount of food Luffy insisted on trying.
It was ridiculously late at night, streets empty and quiet. And Luffy was looking for something sweet to end his day.
"Nothing will be open now, Luffy. All shops have already closed for the day."
"But I want dessert!!"
"You should head back to your crew. They must be worried."
Standing in front of a closed bakery, he grins in sucess.
"My crew can handle themselves! They're super strong! You should meet them!" He says walking towards the door.
Clutching the handle, it breaks off in one swift motion.
"Luffy! Why did you do that?!" You shout in a whisper, evidently mad at him.
"Whatttt?? I will leave some money for them!" He whines.
"What money, Luffy? Your pockets are empty!"
"You're my wifey. So your money is my money! Shishishi!" He walks into the bakery and you quickly follow behind him.
You roll your eyes, letting out a sigh as he digs through their packaged food.
You, on the other hand, shut the door and draw all the blinds, hoping to shield your husband's theft from any potential passersby.
You suppose you couldn't be too mad at his actions. He was a pirate after all.
The curtains were thin, allowing the moonlight to pass through it without any resistance.
You took a seat on one of the tables, watching Luffy scarf down his dessert of packaged puff pastries.
He sat on one of the chairs surrounding your table, holding out a pastry towards your face for you to have.
You eat it slowly, admiring your husband closely.
By the time you were done with your serving (which was like less than a minute), Luffy had exhausted all the bakery's puff pastries.
Finally, patting his stomach in satisfaction, he looked up at you.
"Where are you staying?" He inquired.
"There's an inn close by. Would you like to come with me? Or will you be returning to your ship?"
He rubbed his chin in thought for a moment before slamming his hand on the table.
"Of course I'll come with you!"
You smiled. "Great!"
"Ah!" Luffy's eyes widen in joy, taking a closer look at your face.
"What is it?" You tilt your head in confusion.
And instead of answering, he bursts out into laughter.
"AHAHAHHAHAHAHAH! YOU HAVE FROSTING ON YOUR FACE! AHAHAHHAHA"
He laughed slamming his hand on the table repeatedly.
You burn with embarrassment and anger, placing your palms on your cheeks.
"Luffy! Stop laughing!!"
"HAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHA!"
"Luffy!!" You were beyond irritated, wiping at your face to see if he was being truthful.
"Shishishi! You're so silly! You're not even close!" He stands up, giggling now, and he stands in front of you.
Before you can reprimand him, he leans in and takes a swipe at the corner of your mouth with is tongue.
"Got it~! Shishishi..." He teases excitedly, standing close to you.
You pout, hitting his exposed chest softly as he naturally makes himself comfortable standing between your legs.
Silence falls over.
Luffy doesn’t step back; he just stays there, close enough that you can feel the warmth of him, the steady rise and fall of his breathing, the faint sweetness still lingering between you both.
His grin fades into something softer.
He just… looks at you.
Like he forgot what he was doing a second ago.
“…You taste sweet,” he says, quieter now.
Your breath catches a little at that— stupid, simple words.
His hand comes up again, thumb brushing where he’d just licked, like he’s checking if he missed something.
He hadn't, but he doesn’t move away either.
And neither do you.
His grip shifts, fingers curling lightly at your waist, pulling you just a little closer.
He needs you closer.
"I reallyyy missed you. baby."
"Me too."
You lean into it without thinking, and that’s all it takes.
He pulls you in.
The kiss isn’t playful. It’s a little messy.
Maybe even a little too much.
You could tell he’s been thinking about it longer than he should have.
You exhale softly into the kiss, your hands finding his shoulders, gripping just slightly as you lean into him, closing whatever space is left between you.
He makes a small sound against your mouth, low, almost like he forgot where he was for a second.
“WHAT?!” Nami’s voice rang across the deck, sharp enough to make Chopper flinch.
It hit them all at once.
Luffy hadn’t come back.
Not after hours. Not after sunset. Not even now, when the island had gone quiet and the sea had settled into that slow, late-night stillness.
“…we forgot,” Usopp said slowly, like he couldn’t believe it himself.
Franky crossed his arms, frowning. “SUPER forgot.”
Brook tilted his head. “How unfortunate. Though, to be fair, our captain does have a habit of wandering off—”
“That doesn’t mean we just leave him out there!” Nami snapped.
Chopper’s ears drooped, anxiety written all over his face. “You don’t think he was really kidnapped, do you?”
“I highly doubt that, dear,” Robin said gently, resting a hand on his head. “Our captain is very strong. So don’t worry, okay?”
“But still…” Chopper mumbled, unconvinced.
Zoro, who had been leaning against the railing with his eyes half-closed, let out a quiet huff.
“If someone did try to kidnap him, I feel bad for them.”
Sanji exhaled smoke, brows slightly furrowed as he looked toward the dark outline of the island.
“Yeah… but he’s been gone a while.”
Jinbe, who had been standing near the helm, spoke calmly, his voice steady against the tension.
“Luffy is not one to be easily overpowered. However… it is unlike him to stay away this long without reason.”
That was enough to set Nami off.
She clicked her tongue, already grabbing her staff.
“That’s it. We’re not waiting around anymore.”
Everyone looked at her.
“We’re going to look for him,” she said firmly.
“Before he causes trouble, or worse, gets himself into something we have to fix. With MY MONEY!”
Sanji stepped forward immediately. “Of course, Nami-san. I’ll go with you.”
Robin smiled softly. “I’ll join as well.”
Zoro pushed himself off the railing with a quiet sigh.
“Tch. Someone’s gotta drag him back.”
“Good,” Nami said, nodding once. Then she turned to the rest of the crew.
“The rest of you stay here,” she ordered. “If he comes back while we’re gone, don’t let him leave again.”
“Aye aye!” Usopp saluted, though he still looked uneasy.
Chopper nodded quickly. “Be careful!”
Brook clasped his hands together. “May I request a full report when you return? For… research purposes.”
“NO,” Nami said instantly.
Franky grinned. “We’ll hold down the Sunny.”
Jinbe gave a small nod. “We will remain here and keep watch. Do not worry.”
Nami didn’t wait any longer.
“Let’s go.”
And just like that, the four of them headed back toward the island, completely unaware of what, exactly, they were about to walk into.
"Ohh-!"
Yeah. Definitely not something you'd want to witness.
Luffy had gotten comfortable between your legs, shamelessly inhaling you as he bit down on the flash of your inner thigh.
You were naked from the bottom, your top and innerwear hiked up to bare your chest for him.
He fondled you effortlessly, hands kneading your tits as though he was moulding something out of it.
Your thighs rested on his shoulder, making it easy for him to continue the movements of his hands as he pushed forward, tongue meeting your heat, cooling down the fever just a tad.
An arm rested over your eyes, as your other hand overlapped Luffy's on your breast.
"Mphm-! Lu-!"
His tongue works overtime now, making up for lost time. The time away from his lovely wife.
Luffy worked feverishly between your thighs, lapping at your dripping sex with unbridled enthusiasm. His tongue delved deep, parting your glistening folds to plunge inside your tight, clutching heat.
Luffy's hands kneaded your breasts roughly, fingers sinking into the soft, pliant flesh. He seemed fascinated by the way your nipples pebbled under his touch, straining against his palms.
"Hahahhh-! It's even wetter than before!" Luffy chuckles with a stupid grin, tongue lolling out to take a languid lick across your pussy.
Sex had always been a confusing topic for both of you.
Yes, you had been intimate on numerous accounts, but coming into a new marriage and never having been close to each other in that way, you had a lot to learn.
So, you both would stay up late after your training sessions, learning each other's bodies and understanding what the other liked,
But right now, all of that was forgotten. The movements, the pattern, the rhythm. All of it.
You just did what felt right in the moment. And for Luffy, that was his face stuffed in your cunt.
"Feel good?" He questions with his tongue flat on your clit, hands circled around your thighs, and keeping them open.
"Mhm-!"
Your fingers curled into his hair, gripping tightly as you bucked your hips instinctively, seeking more of that delicious friction.
Luffy's tongue returned to your clit, swirling and flicking over the sensitive nub with focused intensity. He could feel your thighs trembling around his head, your body quaking with the force of your pleasure.
His own hands gripped your thighs tighter, fingers digging into the supple skin as he held you in place, stopping you from crushing his skull in your squirms of ecstasy.
"Mmmph, you taste yummy." Luffy murmured softly against your folds.
Luffy's tongue continued its relentless assault, lapping and suckling at your aching clit with single-minded focus. He could feel your body tensing, your walls fluttering around his invading muscle as he pushed you closer to the edge.
Your fingers tangled desperately in his hair, nails raking across his scalp as you clung to him, anchoring yourself against the impending tidal wave of sensation.
"Ahhh, Luffy! I...I can't..." you gasped out, voice ragged and breathless.
Your chest heaved, breasts bouncing slightly with each thrust of Luffy's head between your thighs.
The arm draped over your eyes clenched into a fist, knuckles turning white as you struggled to ground yourself amidst the pleasure.
Luffy just chuckled, the sound rumbling through you, vibrating your core. He could feel your body's desperation, your need for release.
But he was far from done with you, far from ready to let you find solace.
His tongue flicked rapidly over your clit, alternating between hard, pointed jabs and soft, sensual strokes, keeping you suspended in a state of agonizing bliss.
He seemed insatiable, hungry as he always is.
As his mouth worked tirelessly, two of his fingers sneakily pushed past your entrance, sinking knuckles-deep into your tight, clinging cunt.
"Just cum babyyy~ Wanna taste you already..."
With those words, he doubled his efforts, fingers pumping harder and faster, tongue lapping and suckling with wild abandon.
The obscene sound of your pussy squelching filled the bakery, mingling with your ragged breaths and Luffy's appreciative groans.
He could feel your body tensing, your walls fluttering wildly around his invading fingers as he brought you over the edge.
You spasm around him, allowing him to retract his fingers and lap up whatever you had to offer.
Your pants quiet down, relaxing against his tongue as your orgasm dies down.
Finally pulling back, he admires his handiwork.
His face was flushed, eyes glazed with lust as he took in the sight of your dripping pussy, swollen and slick with arousal.
Drool dripped down his chin, mingling with your juices as he grinned stupidly up at you, very pleased with your reaction.
"I could eat you for hours and never get bored of it!" He chuckled, a deep, rumbling sound that vibrated through his chest.
Luffy's hands moved to the waistband of his shorts, fingers fumbling for a moment before he tugged them down just enough to free his aching cock.
It sprang out, hard and thick, flushed a deep, already leaking at the tip.
Your hands moved on their own accord, wrapping around his length, stroking the smooth, silky skin that felt like velvet over steel.
"Oh, Luffy, please..." you whimpered, voice ragged and breathless.
Your body was still trembling, your core aching for fulfillment.
"Hurry..." you begged, the urgency in your voice rising as the reality of your situation sank in.
You were in a closed bakery, in public, in the dead of night.
Luffy grinned, his eyes widening at your desperate plea.
He may have been oblivious to some things, but he certainly wasn't deaf to the need in your voice.
With a newfound sense of urgency, he gripped your hips, fingers sinking into the soft flesh of your rear.
"Okayy~" Luffy chuckled, the tip of his cock nudging against your slick folds, teasing you with the promise of what was to come.
"Don't worry, I'll give it to you real good, baby."
Without further preamble, he thrust his hips forward, burying himself to the hilt in one smooth stroke.
A low, guttural groan tore from his throat as your tight, wet heat enveloped him, squeezing him like a velvet vice.
Your back arched off the cold wooden surface of the table, fingers scrabbling for purchase on the smooth, cool surface.
"Ohhh, Luffy!" you cried out, voice echoing mercilessly.
The sensation of being so suddenly filled, so completely stretched around his thick length, was almost too much to bear. Your walls fluttered and clenched, adjusting to the sudden intrusion.
Luffy started to move, hips pumping in a steady, relentless rhythm.
The obscene sound of skin slapping against skin burned your ears, mingling with your ragged breaths and Luffy's grunts of exertion.
"Hah, you feel- ngh-! ohhh-!! so g-good-!!" Luffy panted, hips never faltering in their tempo.
You could feel every ridge, every vein, the silky skin stretched taut over the thick column of his cock as he drove into you again and again.
Luffy leaned down, capturing your lips in a searing kiss. It was sloppy, passionate, and filled with a hunger that stole your breath away.
His tongue plundered your mouth, tangling with yours, swallowing your cries of ecstasy as he fucked you with a fervor that bordered on feral.
Perhaps it was your time apart, or that you usually fucked in a more personal setting, but you had forgotten a crucial thing.
Luffy...gets loud.
"OH! OH! OH! HAHH! You- Ohh-!!" He panted, voice ringing out loud and clear.
"I c-can feel you squeezing me-! Baby-! Amaz-! ing!!"
His words were punctuated by the slapping of skin on skin, the lewd, wet sounds of your bodies joining in carnal bliss.
He seemed fascinated by the way your breasts bounced with each powerful thrust, by the way your body jiggled and shook under him.
Luffy's eyes were wide, drinking in the erotic sight of you lost in pleasure.
Your cheeks were flushed, sweat gathering on your forehead as your face twisted to one of pure sex.
Giddy, he leans down to pepper kisses across your face, biting your burning cheek lovingly.
"Hah, yes, yes! Luffy-! hahh-!."
He leaned down, nipping and sucking at your neck, leaving a trail of red marks in his wake.
Luffy's enthusiasm was infectious, his sheer joy at bringing you pleasure written all over his face.
He was a man who wore his heart on his sleeve, and right now, his heart was screaming with a primal, all-consuming desire to make you feel the same, if not more, pleasure that he felt.
"Close-! Luffy-! Clos—!!" Your legs tightened around his waist.
Just as he heard your breathy warning, he felt your velvet walls suddenly clamp down around him, fluttering wildly before seizing up completely.
Your body went rigid beneath him, back arching sharply as a silent scream caught in your throat.
"Ohhh!" you gasped out, voice barely above a whisper as a sudden, intense orgasm overtook you.
Your cunt clenched down on him, gripping him like a silken, pulsing fist as your climax crashed through you without warning.
A gush of hot fluids flooded out around his cock, soaking his length and dripping down his thighs.
Luffy's eyes widened in surprise, brows shooting up to his hairline as he felt your sudden, quiet release.
"W-whoa...you're cumming already?" he asked, voice rising in pitch.
His fingers slowly rub your clit, aiding you to let it all out.
"Must've r-really missed me...!" He grins yet again.
Despite the unexpected swiftness of your orgasm, he didn't miss a beat, hips never faltering in their enthusiastic rhythm.
Your body trembled and shook beneath him, inner muscles milking his cock as the intense sensations washed over you.
Luffy could feel every clench and ripple, could sense the way your climax seemed to catch you off guard, sweeping through you before you had a chance to brace yourself.
"Hnghh-!! f-fuck!" he grunted, voice strained with the effort of holding back his own climax.
Sweat poured down his face, dripping onto your heaving chest as he loomed over you, eyes glazed and face flushed with desire.
You take his face into your hands, cupping his cheeks to steady him.
"Aaahh, baby, I'm...I'm getting close!" Luffy panted, words coming out in short, sharp bursts between each loud, drawn-out moan.
He was getting close...and loud.
You thought maybe the silent streets amplified the sound of his moans, but either way, it was desperately loud.
So loud that umm...well....
Nami walked ahead, her grip firm around the small piece of Luffy’s vivre card, watching as it trembled faintly and tugged her forward.
She didn’t say much, but her pace had quickened, her irritation from earlier now replaced with something sharper; unease, though she wouldn’t admit it out loud.
“He should be close,” she said after a moment, her voice lower now, more focused.
Sanji followed just behind her, his usual composure worn thin by the situation.
The cigarette between his fingers burned untouched as his eyes scanned the area, alert in a way that suggested he was already preparing for the worst.
Zoro walked a little to the side, one hand resting near his swords, while Robin moved with her usual calm.
The vivre card in Nami’s hand flickered wildly now, pulling them straight toward the source.
A closed bakery tucked with its windows covered by thin curtains.
And then it happened.
At first, it was just a dull sound from somewhere ahead. It echoed loud enough to make Nami stop mid-step.
“Did you hear that?” she asked, her voice hushed despite herself.
No one answered immediately, but they had all heard it.
Another noise followed almost immediately, louder than before. A rough, uneven groan that seemed to break halfway through, as though something had knocked the breath out of him.
Zoro’s hand moved, resting more firmly against the hilt of his sword as his eyes narrowed slightly.
“That wasn’t nothing,” he muttered.
Sanji’s gaze had already locked onto a building just ahead of them, his posture changing in an instant.
“It came from in there.”
They stood still for a moment, listening more carefully, and then it came again.
A sound that was unmistakably human this time.
Low. Strained. Dragged out in a discomforting way.
Nami felt something twist in her chest. “…that was Luffy.”
This time, no one questioned it. He was inside.
Sanji’s expression darkened completely, all traces of his usual charm gone as urgency took over.
“Someone’s got him,” he said, already stepping forward.
Zoro frowned, his grip tightening slightly. “That doesn’t sound like him fighting.”
Robin’s eyes narrowed just a fraction, her gaze fixed on the building ahead.
“No… it doesn’t."
Had someone really managed to restrain their captain? It seems so unlikely to them.
Sanji didn’t hesitate any longer.
“LUFFY!”
Sanji was already moving before anyone could say anything else, his foot planting firmly against the door as his voice rose with urgency.
The door didn’t stand a chance.
It burst open under the force of his kick, wood splintering as it slammed inward, the sudden noise cutting sharply through the quiet night.
The four of them rushed inside...
...and stopped.
Your turn your head abruptly in shock.
Your back was facing them, obscuring where you and Luffy were the most intimate.
Luffy, facing the door, halted in his moments, face still sweaty and eyes dazed.
"Oh. Hey guys!"
He greeted, as if his friends hadn't just caught him in the most obscene position ever.
Nami's voice came first.
"AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!" Her shriek was so abrupt that it triggered your own panic.
"LUFFY! COVER ME!!" You exclaimed, completely humiliated.
"R-right!!" He panicked, doing the first thing he could think of.
His rubber arms elongated, circling around you in a giant hug.
"Not like- ughhh!!" You groaned, hiding your face in his neck.
Zoro turned away immediately.
Not even a second thought, just a hand to his forehead and a long, tired exhale.
"...I'm leaving," he muttered, already walking off like he hadn't seen a single thing.
Sanji completely lost it.
"LUFFYYYYYYYYY?!" he screamed, voice cracking as he whipped around, face burning red.
"YOU— WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING?
Robin turned around as well, quietly chuckling into her hand.
"It seems our captain has been keeping secrets."
Usopp was the first to break.
"...There's no way," he said slowly, pointing at you like you might disappear if he blinked.
"There's no way this is real."
Chopper peeked from behind him, eyes sparkling with pure curiosity.
"She's real! She's real!! Luffy really has a wife!!"
"I told you I did," Luffy says picking at his nose as you slap it away.
"You NEVER told us that!" Nami snapped immediately, still not fully recovered from earlier.
"I have a ring too. SEE!" Luffy flaunted his wedding band, and you sighed, already predicting what's to come.
"YOU'RE WEARING IT ON THE WRONG HAND, DUMMY! HOW COULD WE HAVE KNOWN?"
Usopp scolds.
"No I'm not. [name] wears it on her right hand. See!"
Luffy justifies, holding up what was clearly your left hand, as evidence.
You chuckle awkwardly as Nami and Usopp start angrily knocking at his head.
"I am so sorry...that you had to see that." You apologized to Nami, knowing it was nothing short of traumatizing.
She just shyly rubs the back of her neck, throwing a few no problems your way.
Jimbe waves at you with a smile, which you reciprocate.
"It is good to see that you are well, Jimbe."
"You as well. I hope your travels have been safe, [name]. It has been a while since I visited Rusukaina."
"Visiting would have been futile since I have been at sea for the past two months."
Sanji stood off to the side, completely frozen, staring at you like you were some kind of divine being.
"She...is...married to Luffy..." he muttered under his breath, like the words themselves were impossible.
Franky let out a loud laugh. "SUPER unexpected!"
Brook clasped his hands together. "May I say, you are quite lovely! Though I must ask...may I see your pan—"
"DON'T YOU START NOW!" Nani knocks his head.
Luffy bursts out laughing, pulling you into him as he wraps his arm around your shoulder.
He gives you a big smooch, biting your cheek softly as you try to get out of his grasp.
Everyone felt like they had fainted at the sight.
Zoro just shook his head, already turning away, but the small smile on his face didn't go unnoticed.
Robin stepped forward with a gentle countenance.
"It's nice to meet you," she said, calm and warm, like this was the most natural thing in the world.
"You as well. I have been longing to meet all of you. I suppose introductions are in order?"
You smiled, looking at your husband's crew.
Luffy grinned, squeezing your hand a little tighter.
"This is my wife!" he announced proudly, like he'd been waiting to say it out loud.
a/n: i love this man so fucking much.
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SMILING SO BIG RN
Summary: How do One piece men act before they realise they like you - and when they do ෆ˚
(Disclaimer! I DO NOT own any of the pictures above, or in this fic. Credits to the rightful owner)
Pairings: Portgas D. Ace x reader, Monkey D. Luffy x reader, Trafalgar D. Law x reader, Roronoa Zoro x reader, Shanks x reader (seperate & not in order)
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Luffy:
It's no secret that your captain has a little crush on you.
Well, everyone thinks so at least
You're not really sure because it's Luffy, he's always affectionate and an absolute sweetheart to the people close to him. So maybe everyone is just overthinking things.
But sometimes, there were moments that made you think twice.
Like how every time you guys find an island to explore, Luffy always drags you with him.
How he always ends up sitting beside you every time. Or when he would barge into you, Nami, and Robin's room because he was bored.
The crew noticed it way before you did.
At first they weren't sure if they were assuming things
Every time there's errands to do, Luffy always has to be with you. And if he isn't, he immediately start arguing with everyone and use his title as the captain until he got his way.
How every time Ussop invites him to go fishing, Luffy always asks if you can join. How whenever he catched a big fish, he'd run off to you and start showing off.
Chopper noticed how every time you were sick, luffy would always bring you 'cool things' he found on an island he explored so "you wouldn't miss out"
How luffy always runs off to you every time something cool happens with the biggest grin in his face.
"LOOK! LOOK AT THIS WEIRD BUG I FOUND"
"LOOK AT THIS BIG FISH I CAUGHT"
"LOOK AT THIS NEW TRICK USSOP TAUGHT ME"
Always yelling out to you everytime something happens.
Robin, Nami, Ussop, and Chopper noticed immediately
Sanji, Franky, and Brook noticed shortly after
Zoro also noticed, but didn't care much about it.
But everyone's suspicions were confirmed when luffy did something no one ever thought would happen.
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Everyone was in the dining room, all laughing and enjoying your food. Of course, right next to luffy.
Luffy was busy eating his food, then suddenly, he put his food in your plate.
Everyone went silent, they couldn't believe what they just saw.
Luffy. Sharing. Food?!
"Huh?!" you turned to look at him.
He grinned "Try it, it's really good"
Luffy noticed how quiet it became, he looked over at everyone, confused why everyone looked shocked.
Nami blinked.
Usopp blinked.
Sanji's cigarette fell out of his mouth.
Robin smiled.
"DID YOU JUST SHARE YOUR FOOD?" everyone screamed.
"Yea, so?" Luffy said bluntly, like it was a normal thing for him.
Zoro choked on his sake.
Sanji fainted
"Yo ho ho, oh young lovee" Brook said
Chopper rushed over to luffy "Luffy! Are you sick? This isn't like you to share!"
Luffy took a bite of his food "I wanted y/n to try it!" He paused and turned to face you. "It's good right?" He smiled
Your heart skipped a beat
'What is going on?!' you thought to yourself.
You composed yourself and grabbed a bite "It's really good luf" you smiled
His smile widened and he started grabbing more food for you.
"Here try this!"
"Try this one too!"
Everyone just stared at you two, too shocked to say something.
"Oh dear" Robin chuckled "It seems our captain has fallen in love"
You choked on your food and Luffy turned to Robin looking confused.
"Huh? What does that mean?" he asked
Robin smiled "It's when you always want to be near a certain person and feel weird around them. You always want to spend time with them and be on their side forever"
Nami sighs "You sure that's not too hard to understand? It's Luffy were talking about"
Luffy grumbles "That's it?"
Everyone nods
Luffy blinked
Looked at you and grinned
"Then I think love y/n a lot!" He exclaimed before he went back to eating
...
...
...
And once again, the room went silent.
You could feel your face on fire and everyone's eyes on you two.
What the fuck just happened?!
"What?! You can't just say that so bluntly!" you scold him, but luffy just laughed.
"Why not?" He pouts "That's what I feel about you but I just never knew what it was"
At this point, your brain couldn't process all this information at once. You open your mouth to say something, but no words came out.
"I-uh" you stutter. Too nervous to say the words about to come out of your mouth.
"Hmm?" He responded
You took a deep breath and said "I love you too then" you smiled.
Everyone's eyes popped out of their head
"WHAT" They all screamed.
Let's just say, nobody expected dinner to turn out like this.
Zoro:
Zoro is slightly obvious about it, but just doesn't realise it.
Because for some reason, he happens to be there wherever you are. If your reading a book while sunbathing? He'll come by after a few minutes to take a nap because 'the sun is nice'
Your passing by while he's training? His eyes follow your figure immediately and never take it off you, easily getting distracted which makes him forget how much reps he's done.
You leave the room? He notices way before anybody does even though he was supposed to be asleep already.
His face turns red everytime you smile at him or tease him. Just do anything as simple as breathing and this guy would be blushing like crazy, because he finds it 'cute'
And when anyone points it out, he says the same exact thing.
"Tch, shut up"
Because Zoro still thinks that he's acting normal. Which he isn't, but he's just simply too stubborn to admit it.
Too stubborn to admit that the way his heart races when he's around you isn't normal.
Too stubborn to admit that the way he always ends up wanting to be around you isn't normal.
Too stubborn to admit that how he feels and how he acts around you isn't normal.
But how can he admit to something he doesn't understand?
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You guys stopped over at an island to gather some supplies and decided to split up to make the job easier.
And you ended up going shopping with Zoro. Nobody honestly wanted to go with him because of his ability to always some how get lost and it takes too much time to look for him.
Not that either of you were against the idea.
Matter of fact, Zoro would much rather be with you than anyone else.
But of course, he had to get lost and now your stuck walking around looking for him. You took your eyes off him for 30 seconds and he was nowhere to be found.
As your walking around, you see a guy walking towards you. Then, he spoke.
"Hey, your not from around here right?" He stopped in front of you, hands behind his head.
"No, just visiting" you paused "Have you seen a green haired guy with swords on his torso?"
He raised his eyebrow, looking interested "Green hair? Haven't seen him around. A friend of yours? Or something more?"
'Or something more?'
Oh how you wish that was the case
"A friend" you said quickly, feeling a dust of pink creeping up to your face and your heart beating faster than usual.
"Then how about I help you look for him?" He winked "We can get to know each other in the process"
You paused for a moment, unsure of what to say. I mean, this would make the hunt for a certain moss head easier right?
"Ye-" but before you could even accept his offer, you felt a large rough hand on your shoulder.
"She won't be needing any help" a deep gruff familiar voice grumbled near your ear. You could feel his breath against your ear, which caused your whole face and ears to turn red.
Behind you was none other than Roronoa Zoro. His gaze narrowed down on the guy in front of you. He looked at him so intense, it won't be a surprise if he burned a hole through him.
The poor guy slightly trembled, taking tiny steps back. "Hey hey, I was just tryna help this beauty over here"
Zoro's eyes twitched, you could feel his grip on you slightly tightening. Veins showing on his forehead, obviously agitated at a certain person.
"She clearly doesn't need your help anymore"
"Well can't blame a guy for trying" he sighed. "She said your not her boyfriend so why do you care so much?"
That question made Zoro pause. His jaw tightened and his throat felt dry.
As annoying as he is, he has a point.
'Why does he care so much?'
For a moment, no one spoke. The only noises you could hear were vendors promoting their shop, kids running around, people chattering.
Both men just simply stared at each other, not saying anything. Zoro was the first to break the silence, "It's none of your business"
The man stared at Zoro for a moment before letting out a whistle.
"Y'know, I think someone's inlove"
You felt Zoro stiffen beside you.
"What did you just say?"
The guy laughed nervously "I'm just saying, I went and talked to her then you showed up and been glaring at me the whole time. Then you come over here acting like her personal guard dog"
A vein appeared on Zoro's forehead "Watch your mouth"
"You can't tell me you don't like her"
"I don't"
"You do"
"I don't"
"It's obvious"
'Does this guy have a death wish or what???'
You could feel Zoro's patience disappearing. So before things could get any worse, you quickly stepped between them.
"Okay, that's enough from both of you"
The guy immediately took a step backProbably because he realised he might lose his head.
"Alright, alright. I'm leaving" He turned around and winked at you "See you around then beautiful" he said before walking away.
As he walked away, he looked at Zoro one last time.
"Trust me, man. You've got it bad" Then he disappered into the crowd
For a moment, neither you or Zoro said anything.The busy marketplace carried on around you as if nothing happened.
You cleared your throat.
"So..."
Zoro immediately started walking.
"Tch. We still have supplies to get"
You blinked before hurrying after him.
"Heyy, wait up!"
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After that whole commotion earlier, you and Zoro went back to gathering supplies. But this time, it was unusually quiet.
Normally, you wouldn't think much of it. He wasn't really the talkative type, but today he was quieter than usual.
Usually, you would talk and he would respond properly and listen to you ramble about anything. But today was different. Every time you talk, he'd only answer with a grunt, or a short response before it becomes silent again.
Meanwhile, what the guy said to him kept replaying in his head.
"I think someone's in love"
That's probably the most stupidest thing anyone has ever said to him.
But he couldn't stop thinking about it. Could it be why he always end up near you?
Why he get this weird feeling around you?
Why he get mad when another man tried to get too close to you?
Suddenly, you stop at a stall and picked up something. In your hand was a small cat trinket, a smile spread across your face as you excitedly showed it to Zoro.
"Aw look, it's a cat" you look up to him and smiled brighter than before.
Zoro's breath hitched, and for a moment he just stared at you.
'Why did he get even more nervous when he saw your smile?'
His eyes widened, it all made sense now. The way he would always end up wanting to be near you. The way his heart beats when you smile at him.The way he always notices you without even trying.
And suddenly, maybe the annoying guy from earlier was right.
Tch, you've gotta be kidding me'
You place the trinket down, and notice him just staring at you. His eyes wide open, his breathing uneven, his face all red and flustered.
"... Why are you looking at me like that?"
Your voice snapped him out of it. He looked away fast, while covering his face with one of his hands.
Zoro coughs "I'm not"
"You are"
"I'm not"
A grin slowly spreads across your face.
"Why is your face so red? You look a little flustered"
"It isn't"
"It is"
You stared at him for a little bit before laughing.
"That's cute"
Zoro's head immediately snapped to look at you. His face was redder than it was before
"Eh?!" You laughed even more and kept on walking, completely unaware of the overwhelming situation you put Zoro into.
"Tch, woman wait up!" He snapped back into reality and immediately chased after you.
Ace:
Ace is painfully obvious about it, just not to himself.
Because apparently to his logic, it's normal to spend almost every minute with you. At least his logic says so.
If your sitting alone in the deck, Ace somehow always ends up sitting beside you.
If your helping around in the ship, Ace always finds a reason to help out to.
If your somewhere alone together, he'll stay far longer than he planned.
And when anyone pointed it out
"It's not a big deal"
Because he believes it isn't that big of a deal. So what if he always spends him time around you? You both live in the same ship, so isn't it normal to be around each other often?
But he doesn't realise how he laughs harder than usual when your around.
He doesn't realise that when anything exciting happens, your the first person he wants to tell about it.
And he definitely doesn't realise that he spends more time looking at you than anything else.
But how is he supposed to realise that this feeling is he feels is something else when he's never experienced anything like it before.
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Everyone in the ship noticed it for a long time, except you or Ace.
Because even with everyone's little comments, you genuinely believe that's just the way he is. Always playful. Always flirty. And really clingy.
'That's just the way he is, right?'
At first, the crew thought they were imagining things. Then they started paying attention.
Marco notices how Ace always sat beside you during his meals. Giving you bits of his food to try because he thought it tastes really good.
Izo noticed how if you both were missing, it's always most likely you both are alone together somewhere.
Thatch noticed how he would get all flustered when you smile, or make physical contact with him.
And Whitebeard noticed everything.
Every time Pops asked about it, Ace always had an excuse.
"She's funny"
"I like talking to her"
"Whats the big deal?"
Eventually, everyone just started making bets on how long it will take until Ace realises his feelings for you is 'more than friends'
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Everyone's gathered around one of the tables, eating and talking after a long day. And among those people was Ace telling a story, about you.
Again.
"...And then she tripped over a bucket and somehow blamed me for it"
Everyone laughed, including Ace as he takes another bite of his food.
Then Marco spoke, "You know... You talk about her a lot"
Ace shrugged
"So?..."
Thatch repeated "So?"
"So?" Ace said again
Everyone exchanged looks, then Marco sighed.
"Ace"
"What?"
"Your in love with her"
Ace laughed
"What? Me?" He snickered. Then he looked around and saw that nobody was laughing.
Marco looked completely serious
Thatch looked completely serious
Izo looked completely serious
Pops is just silently grinning
Ace slowly stopped laughing,"... Wait" he paused "You guys are serious?"
Marco nodded, "Very"
Ace immediately shook his head, "No way, seriously?"
Thatch leaned forward. "Seriously"
Everyone shared another look, before they started interrogating him.
"You always sit next to her every meal"
"So?"
"You share food with her"
"And?"
"You spend all day with her"
"We live in the same ship?"
"You started blushing like crazy when he pulled you in a side hug"
A slight tint of pink spreads across his face.
"I did not"
"You did"
"That doesn't prove anything"
Everyone sighed
"Fine" Marco replied. "Where is she right now?"
Without thinking, his eyes dart across the room trying to look for you. He looked at every corner, the door, the stairs, the deck. He looked everywhere but you were no where to be seen.
"She's taking forever, I'll look for her" But before he could stand up, a hand grabs his wrists and stops him.
"See? You didn't even think about it" Marco smirked
"Huh?"
"See? You always do that. The second she's not around, you start looking for her. You always find some excuse to be near her."
The room went completely silent. Ace froze as his eyes slowly widen when the realisation hits him.
Everyone immediately started laughing, exchanging money.
"Pay up"
"I told you it would happen by the end of this month"
"I said before the next island"
All this commotion going on, and Ace was just silent. Because for the first time, he's finally realising that maybe there's more to it. More to the feelings he gets around you.
The way he always wants to talk to you.
The way he always wants to be around you.
The way being around you just felt right.
And suddenly, maybe they weren't wrong. Maybe he is in love
Ace slowly dragged a hand down his face.
"Your joking right?"
And that made the laugher somehow louder than it already was before.
"Nope" Thatch replied.
Pops let out a laugh, "Took you long enough
Shanks:
Nobody really noticed when it started. Not because Shanks was trying to hide it, but he just simply didn't realise what he was doing.
Somehow he would always end up wherever you are every time. You two would just always end up... alone together.
Like how he was only supposed to tell you something little for five minutes turning into thirty minutes.
How every time he makes you laugh with his corny jokes he suddenly gets this weird feeling.
Times like that just ended up getting longer and longer just because neither of you want to stop the conversation.
Shanks never thought much about it. It was simple really. He just found it easy and comfortable to talk to you.
It just slipped its way into his routine without him realising.
And when one of the crew points it out he'd just laugh it off.
Because in his mind, he didn't think anything was going on.
You were just you, fun to talk to that's why he keeps going to you.
At least that's what he told himself.
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The realisation happened in the most random way possible.
The crew stopped by an island to get some supplies, and of course you eneded up spending the whole day with your captain.
Not that you both planned it, it just naturally happened like always.
You both walked around the market, stopping by random stalls and talking about anything.
As you both were walking around, you spotted a stall filled with fruits.
"Shanks look" you tugged on his shirt and pointed at the stall "Those apples look juicy, can we check it out?"
He looked over and chuckled, "Of course.. anything for you"
You roll your eyes at his usual playfulness before walking over to the stall.
An elderly woman running the stall smiles at you two. "Hello, would you like to buy some apples?"
You smile back at her, "Yes please, can we get a kilo of apples?"
Shanks grabbed some money from his pocket before handing it to her.
"Thank you young man, just pick one of those bags"
You look around the table of bagged apples, looking for the best looking ones. Then, you spotted one in the middle of the bunch. But before you could get them, a hand grabs them before you can.
"They're heavy, I'll carry them for you"
Shanks grabs the bag and smiles at you. "It's one kilo, it's not that heavy. You're already holding something, and you've only got one arm. Let me do it" you argue.
He sticks his tongue out "No, let me carry it"
You open your mouth to argue with him some more before you heard the elderly woman giggle a bit.
"Oh what a lovely couple"
You both immediately froze.
"Oh no we're not together"
Beside you, Shanks laughed.
"Not even close"
The woman chuckled before returning to packaging the apples.
Neither of you thought much of it before continuing shopping.
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The day went on like usual, you both walked around did your thing and talked. You pointed out things you like or need for the ship, and he ends up carrying most of them even with how much you argue.
Nothing unusual
Nothing different
But still, his mind went back to what that old lady said.
'Oh what a lovely couple'
Thats stupid, you were just friends
Really good friends. That was all to it
So why is he still bothered about it?
Why can't he stop thinking about it?
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By the time the sun set, you both were back at the ship. Everyone was scattered around the ship's deck, conversations overlapping, crates being moved, people laughing and chatting.
You went and immediately started getting pulled into conversations. Laughing and helping around the ship.
Shanks was leaning on a railing near you, just watching for a moment.
Just... thinking
And in that moment, he noticed something he didn't think much of before.
How his attention always softened and drifted back to you. How he always changes his schedules around just to be with you.
How it felt natural and comfortable around you. And that comment the woman made slowly started to make sense now.
Why people always assume something going on between you two just simply because he acts like it.
Because there is something going on
Well for him at least...
Shanks exhaled through his nose, one hand rubbing the back of his neck as a slow smile formed on his face.
"... That's a problem" he muttered a little softly.
Across the deck, Benn glanced over to him. "Your doing it again"
Shanks continued to look at you.
"What am I doing?"
"The staring"
That earned a quiet laugh from him, low and brief, like he already knew the answer.
He didn’t deny it.
Didn’t ignore it either.
Just let it sit there
"…Yeah" Shanks admitted under his breath.
Then, almost like it caught him off guard even as he said it
He gave a small sigh.
"Damn… I think I’m in love with her."
Law:
Law isn't that obvious about it.
Not because he's good at hiding it, but it's just because nobody thought their captain was capable of falling in love.
It's just simply because he's naturally quiet, distant and cold. The type of person who would rather lock himself up in his room than spend and get to know people.
So even when someone had a slight suspicion, they would usually brush it off.
Because isn't it normal for the captain to remember every little thing about a certain crewmate more than others?
Or why he always know or want to know where you are.
Or how he notices you more than anyone else.
Or how he would always stay by your side and barely leave unless important when your sick?
It's because he's the captain and the doctor, paying close attention to his crew is simply his job.
That's what he thinks at least.
Just a responsibility
Just you.
But Law can't stop wondering why he pays more attention to you more than the others.
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You went out for a quick trip in town to get some supplies you forgot to buy. It was just supposed to be quick and simple, but of course luck was just simply not on your side today.
Because somehow, this island had to be under watch by an vice admiral without you or the crew knowing.
Vice admiral Gou is a new marine officer known for being ruthless and merciless. Gou wasn't really famous like the other admirals, but he still earned a reputation for not letting his targets escape.
And of course, you just had to cross paths with him.
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Back on the submarine, Law was busy as usual in his office.
You were supposed to only be gone for a little while. But that little while turned into an hour, then two.
He let out a long exhausted sigh, you should have been back by now.
Maybe you got distracted
Maybe you got lost
Maybe-
But before he could think of the worst, someone knocked on the door.
"Captain" Bepo said before opening the door. "I'm worried, it's been a while and she still hasn't come back"
Law stood up and grabbed his sword next to him. "I'm going out, watch the ship for me" he said before walking towards the door.
Bepo stepped aside, making a way out for his captain.
"I hope she's okay..."
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The moment he reached town, he could clearly tell something was wrong.
People were running around the streets screaming, a few buildings damaged and the ground was cracked in multiple places.
His heart sank as he immediately thought of you.
Then, he overheard people talking
"A pirate fought that new vice admiral Gou"
"She never stood a chance against him"
He froze, trying to process what he just heard
Then he ran, as quickly as he can.
"Damn it, what did you get yourself into" he cursed to himself.
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After running around the streets, he was starting to lose hope on finding you.
But then there you were, soaked in blood.
You were sitting against a broken wall with chunks of rubble around you. Your clothes were torn, blood staining almost you whole body and the ground under you.
For one second, Law's heart stopped. His mind jumping to the worst possible things.
You weren't moving, you were too still. His chest tightened so bad it hurt.
'What the hell happened here?!'
He immediately ran towards you, heart beating faster than ever. His hands shakly grabbed both your shoulders. The sight of you like this made his heart clench, he couldn't simply stop the tears threatening to come out of his eyes.
He was scared, a feeling he hasn't felt this intense in years.
You felt something wet drop on your face. You struggled to keep your eyes open, only managing to open them barely.
"... Captain?..."
It was a surprise you managed to find the strength to say that. It was a relief that you were still conscious.
"What were you thinking?!" his voice came out harsher than expected. But even while he's scolding you, he's checking your injuries.
Already trying to stop the bleeding
Already making sure your pulse is still there.
Because no matter how angry he was at your stupidity, he was still worried sick about you.
He carefully lifted you into his arms, making sure not to make sudden movements.
Please
Just stay alive
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Back at the submarine, he immediately took care of you and did everything he can to make sure you'll be okay.
He spent long hours, trying to patch you up while the crew waited outside the room. They've never seen Law like this before.
Usually he was calm and collected, but right now he seemed scared and panicked.
And finally after a long time, he finished treating you.
But even though you survived, you still weren't awake.
A day passed, then another
During that time you were in a coma, Law spent all his time in your room.
Sometimes he'll sit beside your bed while reading one of his medical books.
Sometimes he'll try to work, but most of the time he'd just simply watch the steady rise and fall of your chest. Waiting for you to wake up
Making sure you were still breathing. The crew immediately noticed Law would never leave your room.
Because every time they came to visit you, Law was there.
Like he's afraid that if he left, something would happen to you.
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A few days later when your eyes finally opened, Law was right there sitting next to your bed. Like he always had for the past week waiting for you to wake up.
For a moment neither of you spoke, just savouring each other's company.
Then he let out a breath that sounded almost shaky.
"Your an idiot"
Your throat felt dry as you try to form words in your mouth.
"Nice to see you too" you tried to smile, but you felt too weak to do so.
"You nearly died"
The words came out sharper than he thought.
You notice the dark circles under his eyes, how his shoulders slowly start to loosen up. He looked exhausted, like he hasn't slept properly in a while.
Seeing you finally awake made him feel a sense of relief. He didn't have time worry about something happening to you during your slumber.
You stare at him for a moment.
"Have you slept? You looked exhausted"
Law looked away "That's not important"
But it was, because it got him thinking why was he acting like this all of the sudden?
He never acted this panicked when one of the crew almost died once.
But with you it was different. How many hours he spent locked in your room the whole time you were in a coma.
The constant need to check on you, to make sure you were still breathing.
The fear he felt when he thought about losing you.
And that's when the gears in his head fit into place.
The reason why seeing you covered in blood made his heart drop.
The reason why the thought of losing you scared him more than anything else.
The reason why he couldn't leave your side no matter how many times he told himself to get some rest.
Law lowered his gaze, his shoulder resting against the arm rest of his chair.
"...Seriously?"
The words slipped out of his mouth before he could stop it.
Because after everything, it all finally made sense to him.
It wasn't just because he was scared of losing a crew member.
He didn't just notice you more because you were a crewmate
Because at some point...
He started falling for you.
HAPPY PRIDE TO MY QUEER FAT BADDIES!!!1!!!!!! FREDDIE LOVES YOU 💖🌈🍑💕🏳️🌈💖
loyal knight
tamed dragon.
i think that soy sauce fish and honey bear must be the very very best of friends
look at them. look at them!!! i bet they have tea parties together when the spice cabinet is closed.
buddies!!
