His First Love ( Shanks X Reader )

Chapter 10: Interesting one!!

~18 years later~

The morning sun filtered softly through the curtains of the small, cozy cabin. Shanks and Yuna lay entwined in each other's arms, still deep in sleep. The gentle rise and fall of their breathing was the only movement in the room until a loud, familiar voice shattered the tranquility. Shanks already 27 years old while Yuna is 26 years old. After 11 years of being best friend, Shanks managed to confess again to Yuna and that's how they become couple.

"Boss! Milady! Wake up, we've arrived at Foosha Village!"

Lucky Roux's enthusiastic shout rang through the cabin, his voice carrying the urgency of their arrival. Shanks stirred first, blinking groggily as he pulled away slightly from Yuna to sit up. He rubbed his eyes, a smirk playing at his lips as he looked toward the door.

"Roux, can't you ever let us have a quiet morning?" Shanks grumbled, though his tone was more amused than annoyed.

Yuna, slowly waking, turned to face Shanks, her vibrant red eyes still clouded with sleep. She gave him a small, playful nudge. "Looks like we're up, Shanks. Why don't you head out first? I need a few minutes to pick out my clothes."

Shanks smiled and leaned over to give Yuna a quick kiss on the forehead. "Alright, I'll get things ready on deck. Don't keep me waiting too long."

With a final smile, Shanks rose and left the cabin, heading out to join the rest of the crew. Yuna stretched lazily and then began selecting her outfit for the day, taking her time to choose something that suited her mood and the bustling atmosphere of Foosha Village.

Shanks left the cabin, and Yuna took her time selecting her outfit. She chose a white tank top and black cargo pants, completing her look with a casual elegance. Yuna noticed something unusual. Shanks, who usually wore his iconic straw hat, seemed to have left it behind on the desk. With a chuckle, she picked it up and hurried to catch up with him.As she emerged from the cabin, the crew's attention immediately turned to her.

Hongo and Yasopp's eyes widened in admiration. "Wow, Milady, you look stunning!" Hongo exclaimed.

"Absolutely, you've got that charm every time," Yasopp added, his gaze appreciative.

Ben Beckman, standing nearby, gave a resigned sigh and smacked the back of Hongo and Yasopp's heads. "Alright, enough gawking. That's your captain's lover, remember?"

Shanks, who had been waiting a short distance away, watched Yuna with a mixture of pride and admiration. His eyes softened as he took in her appearance, clearly in awe. He smiled warmly as Yuna walked toward him, her hand slipping into his as he held it gently.

"Looking amazing as always," Shanks said, his voice filled with genuine affection.

"Shanks," Yuna called softly, holding up the hat. "You forgot something."

Shanks turned, rubbing the back of his head sheepishly. "Ah, can't believe I left that behind."

Yuna smiled as she handed him the straw hat, but her gaze drifted beyond him to a figure in the distance. "By the way, where's Uta? I haven't seen her all morning."

Shanks glanced ahead, spotting Uta near the docks. She seemed to be having a rather heated conversation-or perhaps even threatening-a boy with black hair. Shanks sighed and turned to Yuna.

"Looks like she's at it again," Shanks said. "Could you stop her before things escalate? We're not here to pick a fight".

Yuna nodded, her expression softening as she raised her voice. "Uta! Calm down!"

Uta, startled by Yuna's call, lost her balance and toppled backward. Yuna moved quickly, catching her in her arms. She looked at the boy Uta had been talking to, who was now standing still, staring at Yuna with a noticeable blush on his face.