One Piece One Shot Book *discontinued*

Date Me: Shanks x Reader 2.2

It has been a long week with Shanks trying to convince you to go out with him. Yeah, you had a small crush on the redhead, but you didn't want to give him that sort of glory and it went to his head. But he was driving you crazy. On days he wasn't flirting with you, he was trying to convince you to join his crew. You would hit him in his head and walk away from him leaving him sulking. It was repetitive, and you wondered what the hell you did to deserve this.

You were currently staring out at the water lost in thought, you figured no one would find you here since it was isolated. The only person that could ever find you was the bartender who happened to be your best friend. You brought him here when he was going through some stuff and now it became his safe home as well. You crossed your arms as you stared out at the river, it was just not a good day today to be bothered by the pirate.

You sighed running a hand through your (h/l) (h/c) hair before feeling someone wrap their arms around your waist.

You sighed softly wondering how the hell Shanks found you, you turned to look at the man but he had his eyes closed not saying anything. It was like he knew you wanted quiet so you just let him hug you. You leaned into the man, and he tightens his hold around your waist as the wind rustled both of your hair.

"Are you okay?" Shanks whispered and you glanced back at him, he was already looking at you. You looked at him confused and he turned you around to face him. He looked quite serious and you were surprised and didn't know what to say.

"What do you mean Shanks?"

"That guy..." You blinked before realizing what he was talking about, your friend must have told Shanks why you weren't there and wanted time alone. Your ex tried to break your door down, right as your friend was there. He almost succeeded until your friend went out and knocked some sense into him, of course, your friend got hurt but he didn't care. But you did care, the people you cared most about were being affected by your ex.

"I..."

"If you need help, we are here for a few more weeks. Don't hesitate to give us a call, if you just reach out we promise, we will be there. Nothing will happen to you." Shanks said, and you bit your lip before wrapping your arms around him tightly. Shanks was surprised by the hug but he returned the hug just as tightly.

"Shanks... I just don't want people being affected by him." You teared up and Shanks tilted your head up stroking your cheek before wiping your tears. He leaned his forehead against yours and he kept you close.

"How bad...is it really?" Shanks asked, and you began to let small whimpers out. You completely broke down in front of Shanks, that's when Shanks realized just how bad the situation was.

"H-He, he threatened to hurt the ones I care about, kill me if I don't take him back. He is completely crazy, I don't want no one getting involved." You cried burying your face into his open chest. Shanks was angry, he did NOT like it when people messed with his friends, especially the ones he loved. He took his hat off and placed it on top of your head. You quickly look up and see him making his way somewhere.

"Shanks where are you going?" You ran to him wrapping your arms around him to stop him. Shanks didn't look at you as he was still pissed about the newfound information.

"Please Shanks. Don't leave me, don't go after him."

"I have to. He scared you, he threatened you. I won't ever forgive him."

"Shanks, please just stay with me..." You said burying your face into his back. Shanks sighed and turned around and tilted his head up. You met his eyes, and you could see how upset he was but he leaned down and kissed you deeply. Your eyes widen in shock, and you gripped his shirt slightly. Shanks wrapped his arms around your waist and held you close to his chest. Just as fast as the kiss happened, it ended.

"(Y/N), he needs to learn to leave you alone... you have a right to move on," Shanks said leaning his head against yours.

"Shanks~" You whispered slightly before using his hat to hide your red cheeks. Shanks had a faint smile at how cute you get when you get shy.

"Please, I just..."

"I won't hurt him, just scare him into leaving you and your friends alone." He said you took a deep breath nodding your head.

"Fine..."

"Good, shall we go to the bar now?" Shanks asked and you nodded holding onto his hat. He took your hand into his leading you away from the river. He went back to his playful self trying to make you smile and laugh, which he succeeded by tickling you on the way back. You laughed before moving away from his hands, and he wrapped his arms around your waist kissing the side of your head.

"I really do love you (Y/N)." He whispered in your ear causing a blush to darken.

"I love you too Shanks..." You said looking down, covering your eyes with his hat. He went to remove his hat, and he had that wide smile that made your heart skip a beat.

"I told you, you would get so sick of me you would fall for me." He said, and you pushed him away.

"Shut up." You said with a smile and he grasped your hand once again.

"So...join my crew."

"No."

"Please."

"Nope."

"I want you too."

"I don't want to..."

"You get to see me all the time."

"I think I would throw myself overboard if I had to see you every day." You said.

"Gosh, that's cold..." Shanks said sulking and you laughed kissing his cheek.

"I am joking, I will join your crew."

"Great... we will leave in a week, so I can go visit your ex." He said and your sweat dropped before shaking your head.

"Shanks..."

"Shhhh....." That was all he said, and you sighed softly and he kissed your cheek.