𝘼𝘿𝙑𝙀𝙉𝙏𝙐𝙍𝙀 !《 One Piece Oneshots 》[ X Reader ]

r. zoro 》𝙉𝙀𝙒 𝙒𝙊𝙐𝙉𝘿𝙎 ! ☆

prompt ; "you're injured."
character ; zoro
warnings ; wounds, obviously. blood!!!
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Most of the crew were off running errands around town while you and Zoro were trusted to look after the ship. You sat on deck completing some work for the crew while Zoro trained in the crows nest.

It was your fault - you weren't focusing on your surroundings, too engrossed in your work when you and Zoro were ambushed. A pirate crew jumped onto your ship and their captain managed to land a big scratch on your arm.

When Zoro noticed the pirate crew, he quickly left the crows nest and took care of them alongside you. As soon as he took the last one down, he turned to look at you.

You were grabbing your injured arm as blood seeped out the cut, dripping down onto the deck below. The pain was almost unbearable, and it was obvious the cut was extremely deep. You looked down at the cut, grimacing seeing your blood covered arm. This from a rookie pirate crew?

"You're injured," said Zoro. You looked up to meet his gaze, and there was a hint of worry behind it, though it was hard to see. After knowing Zoro for so long it became a lot easier to pick up on his emotions and body language.

"It's...no big deal, I'll just have Chopper treat it when he gets back," you explained, covering your wound with your hand so that it's out of sight. After all, out of sight, out of mind. You winced as you did so, and it didn't go unnoticed by Zoro.

He sighed. "Come over here," Zoro grumbled, patting the chair next to him on the deck. You complied without a word, but you didn't bother to glance at Zoro out of plain embarrassment.

He gently grabbed your arm once you sat down, lifting it up to see for himself just how bad it truly was. You hissed from the pain as he did so. It wasn't deep enough to be able to see bone, but it was still pretty deep.

"Give me a sec. I'll be back. Don't. Move," declared Zoro, walking off to what seemed to be Choppers office. He quickly grabbed a few medical supplies and returned to where you were sitting.

Zoro saw your saddened expression and frowned slightly. "Look, if you're mad that you got injured by a bunch of rookies, don't be. You were caught off guard, is all."

Zoro wasn't one to sugarcoat his words, so they did make you feel a lot better. "Thanks," you said, smiling.

His calloused hands grabbed your arm so your wound was in his line of sight again. It was still bleeding heavily, and it was clear it had to be treated now.

"Stay still. This is gonna hurt." Zoro's grip on your arm become firmer so that you wouldn't be able to move it after you nodded. With his other hand, he grabbed a cotton pad and poured alcohol on it.

"Alright. 3, 2-" Zoro counted down, knowing it made you nervous when he did so. But to mess around with you, he placed the cotton pad on the wound before reaching the number one.

"Ah- ouch! You-!" You groaned in pain as you attempted to move your arm from his hands, but his grip was too strong. Zoro's face held a smug smirk watching you struggle to get away.

Once Zoro removed the cotton pad from the wound you took a deep breath, trying to recollect yourself after the immense pain.

"Stupid cyclops," you breathed out, sending a glare to Zoro.

"Cyclops?" He teasingly questioned, holding another cotton wound close to your wound, ready to drop it if you muttered another word.

"Okay, okay, fine! I'll be quiet," you said, muttering out the last part. Zoro's smirk became wider, and he let go of your arms for a second to grab some nearby bandages from Choppers kit.

Zoro gripped your arm again, but this time it was so gentle it barely felt like his hand was even there. His fingers grazed your skin, and his touch lingered.

You awkwardly coughed into your fist. "Well? Get on with it already," you said, heat rising to your cheeks. You faced away from Zoro, hoping he wouldn't notice your red face. From your peripheral, you saw his raised eyebrow and small smirk.

"Whatever you say, twinkle toes," Zoro gibed, fumbling slightly with the bandages in his hand.

You glared at him after hearing the name. "Your face is what will need bandaging in a minute," you threatened, crossing your arms. Zoro took the threat lightly, completely ignoring you.

Zoro finally began bandaging you, and due to past experiences was pretty decent at doing so. It was slightly concerning. Nothing much was said, the only sounds on deck being your occasional wincing and groaning from pain. Zoro was focused as he bandaged you up, and even still was planning to bring you to Chopper once he returns to double-check his handiwork.

"All done," said Zoro. You looked down at your now bandaged arm, and you let out a sigh of relief.

"Thank god. I didn't know how long I could last with you tending to me," you stated exaggeratedly, slumping into your chair. Zoro only rolled his eyes.

"Yeah, whatever. I'll go take a nap," Zoro remarked listlessly, sitting and leaning on the deck railing with his hands beside his head.

He in fact did not sleep. Zoro only pretended to, as he needed any excuse to linger around you in case any pirates decide to ambush them again.

Next time, nobody would be laying a finger on you.