Holiday Event - Day 7
“New Year’s Kiss” with Luffy
The Thousand Sunny was as lively as ever as the Straw Hat pirates were beginning their New Year’s celebrations. Sanji had prepared a glorious meal, serving fancy drinks to the crew members as they were excitedly chatting with one another. Murmured conversations of resolutions and the possibilities of what the new year could bring filled the ship’s atmosphere.
Everyone was full and satisfied, whether drunk on the alcohol or stuffed of delicious food, and Luffy could only smile brightly as he observed the evident happiness among his crew. Seeing and hearing everyone’s joyous laughter was enough to make his heart skip, his own cheery laughter mingling with everyone else’s.
Your laughter was special, however. There was something about the way you laughed that gave Luffy this intense feeling of wanting to make you laugh forever. He wanted to be the source of your happiness.
Clueless as he was to just about everything else, he was entirely aware of his feelings for you. The problem was, he wasn’t exactly sure how to approach you. He knew it would be rather intimidating to have your captain head over heels for you. Not to mention he was utterly clueless to your own feelings.
You were so friendly with everyone you met, he had just assumed you were treating him like anyone else. He’s attempted advice from near about everyone else on the crew, but nothing proved fruitful, and Luffy was determined to win you over in his own way. The new year could bring so many possibilities, but he wouldn’t dare go into the new year without telling you how he felt.
“It’s nearly time, dudes and dudettes! Usopp, let’s go prep our fireworks.” Franky exclaimed as he and Usopp went to their shops to retrieve said fireworks.
Luffy’s eyes lit up, “Fireworks! Really?!”
You giggled beside him, “Of course, Luffy! There’s always fireworks on New Years!”
He huffed to himself, lips pouting out, “I knew that...”
As he watched Franky and Usopp ascend the Sunny, Luffy got an idea; the perfect seating for two people to watch fireworks together.
“(Name), come sit with me.” Luffy smiled as he grabbed your hand and quickly pulled you towards the head of the Sunny.
Robin and Nami snickered amongst themselves as they observed the scene. As you two settled atop the head, the rest of the crew understood not to bother you two and whatever was to happen up there.
“This is the perfect seat to view fireworks, you’ll see!” He cheered, helping you climb up. Very few people have sat alongside him on the Sunny’s head, but it was almost a regular spot for you. That should’ve been confession enough that you were special to Luffy.
A sudden nervousness washed over Luffy at having you so close, he really wasn’t sure what to make of it. You’ve been this close to him before, hell, he’s hugged you so many times, he really should be used to this by now. But the way your shoulders were touching, and how you rested your head sleepily against him, he couldn’t help but feel a sense of panic settle within him. He swore you could see the sweat dripping off his body.
You were never shy to be close to your captain as he always made you feel at home whenever he was around. He was your personal sunshine and you wanted to bask in his warmth forever. But falling for your captain was an absolute no no, so you tried your hardest to suppress your feelings. It was difficult, however, as Luffy was ever-loving towards you and his caring and optimistic nature was dangerously addicting. You were hoping maybe the new year would give you the courage to confess, at least get it off your chest.
“So what’s your New Year’s resolution, Captain?” You questioned out loud, breaking both of you from thought.
Luffy was silent for a moment, contemplating his next words, “To be a better Captain.”
You hadn’t expected such a solemn response from Luffy and you couldn’t help but gasp to yourself, “How could you when you’re already the best?”
A wide smile spread across his lips as he felt his heart leap over and over in his chest. You always made it so easy, helping Luffy find love within himself.
“Not if I’m too chicken to tell my crew mate how I feel.”
A harsh thumping pounded in your chest, echoing so loudly you were sure there was no feasible way Luffy couldn’t hear it too. He stared down at you, an unfamiliar but pleasant look in his eyes as he tried to formulate his next sentences. The lull of the crew counting down began fading in the background as all you could focus on was your captain.
10, 9...
“(Name), I really want to tell you something.”
8, 7...
“What is it, Captain?”
6, 5...
“I really like you. Like like you. A lot. More than friends. And I couldn’t wait to tell you and-“
4, 3...
“Captain?”
2...
“Yeah?”
1
“I like you too.”
Next thing you knew, Luffy’s overly excited lips were plastered on yours. The fireworks booming in the sky couldn’t compare to the overwhelming boom in your chest as he placed a gentle hand along your cheek, holding you in place to claim your lips. You could feel his cheesy smile as he was overcome with joy at a successful confession. At last, you were his and he was yours entirely.
Kissing Luffy was like a dream. For someone so inexperienced, his soft lips against yours, moving with you in gentle motions, was absolutely enchanting. You swore you could get lost in him, kissing him for days on end, but breathing was essential and you two were nearly at empty.
The two of you pulled away for a moment, catching your breaths and embracing each other as you observed the fireworks. Luffy grinned widely, pointing up at the sky, “That’s how you make me feel, always.”
You covered your face in embarrassment at his cheesy statement, but felt gracious nonetheless as your face hurt from smiling so much. Eagerly, he kissed you again, not wanting to lose this moment.
You could hardly believe it, the one person who held your heart completely reciprocated your feelings. The night ended with more partying as there was something bigger to celebrate now. And you couldn’t escape from a few more kisses and cuddles from your adoring Captain. You two looked to the new year with excitement as it was bound to bring lots of happiness and love for the two of you.