The White Flame [One piece x Reader x Oc]

[Chapter 6] Introducing the Pirate Crew

Luffy was the first to respond, his eyes sparkling with excitement, "I'm Monkey D. Luffy! I'm gonna be the Pirate King!" He grinned broadly.

Next, Sanji stood up, his charming smile flashing as he bowed gallantly, placed a hand on his chest, took F/n's hand, looked up at her, and kissed it gently. "I'm Sanji, I'm gonna find the all blue." he said, his voice smooth, " And at your service, beautiful lady," and introduced himself. "Great swirly brows is back to harassing women again." Sanji's face reddened as he approached Zoro.

Zoro stood up, taking a swig from his bottle before tossing it aside.

Before they could clash, Nami intervened, hitting both on the head. "Don't even start, you two!"

Nami turned to F/n, sweating, "Um, my name is Nami. I want to chart the entire world."

F/n's gaze shifted to Usopp, trembling and sweating profusely.

"M-My name is Usopp," he stuttered, "and I-I'll be the bravest in the s-sea!"

F/n only wanted to know their names, not their dreams. She turned to Zoro, who eyed her as he opened his fifth beer bottle. "I think I already know what your dream is..."

Luffy, slurping soup, chuckled, "Shishishi, what about you, granny?"

F/n finished her beer, dropping the bottle to the ground. "...I'm F/n L/n."

The crew stared, expecting a life story, but silence followed.

Luffy broke the silence, "Well, what's your dream?"

He tilted his head, curious.

F/n hesitated, lost in thought. "I...I don't have one."

Her mouth felt dry.

Suddenly, rain poured outside.

F/n gazed at the crew, remembering Mei letting her rest at her home because it was raining.

A young girl named F/n dashed through the crowd, seeking shelter from the downpour. Her goal was to reach home before getting soaked to the bone. Just as she hastened her pace, a hand grasped her arm and pulled her aside.

F/n looked up to see Mei, equally drenched. "Come to my house for the night, Roujin's place is too far, and you'll catch a cold," Mei said.

Without waiting for a response, Mei dragged F/n along. F/n didn't resist, and soon they arrived at Mei's home. Mei ushered F/n inside and straight to the bathroom.

"Let's take a warm bath together, sweetie," Mei suggested, "Remove those wet clothes while I prepare the tub."

F/n gazed at her soaked attire, puzzled by Mei's kindness despite their complicated past and F/n's tendency to cause trouble whenever she was with her.

"Mei..." Mei turned around, submerged in the warm tub.

"Yes, F/n?"

F/n's gaze dropped. "Why are you so nice to me? I don't get it. I always cause trouble, and you end up taking the fall."

Mei's expression softened. She signaled F/n to come closer, helping her remove her clothes.

"Maybe because I see myself in you," Mei said gently. "I was like you once, but no one was there to catch me when I fell. I was always yelled at, alone in my mistakes. Then I met Roujin, he took the fall for me, time and time again. I respect him for that. Now, I'm just returning the favor." Mei gently set F/n down in the tub, noticing her tear-filled eyes and trembling mouth. She hesitated, considering a hug, but refrained, unsure if F/n would welcome the gesture.

Mei knew F/n wasn't receptive to overt displays of affection or kindness, so she respected her boundaries.

Instead, Mei closed her eyes, her soft voice reassuring, "Don't worry, F/n. I'm not looking."

The gentle words and warm water enveloped F/n, providing comfort without intrusion, allowing her to release her emotions anonymously.

"Come in, don't catch a cold," F/n said, opening the door.

The crew exchanged glances, then Sanji twirled inside, followed by the others.

F/n's home was cozy, neither big nor small. She lit the fireplace with her flames, quickly warming the space.

The crew gathered around the coffee table, discussing their next destination. F/n didn't join the conversation, content to observe.

As the flames crackled, the crew's chatter subsided, replaced by relaxed sighs.

One by one, they settled in, weary eyes closing.

The warmth and tranquility of F/n's home enveloped them, lulling the crew into a peaceful rest. Nami claimed F/n's bed, insisting she couldn't sleep beside "These loud morons." She asked F/n to join her, as if it weren't F/n's bed.

F/n declined, opting to keep watch outside instead. Her reasons remained unspoken, and no one questioned further.