The Road Trip. {Thatch x Reader}

Back Off, Guys.

You can easily tell that the alcohol is finally starting to hit Shanks, the red-haired male dancing with Luffy before he moves onto you.

The man tugging you in closely to his chest as he leads the dance, you try to keep up with him but you just don't have the moves that he does. It's like a mix between salsa and slow-dancing. Shanks finally lifting your arm above your head and giving you a small twirl then he plants a kiss on the back of your hand before moving along to Sabo.

Oh yeah, he's wasted.

A slight giggle escaping your lips when you notice how livid Thatch looks, his brown orbs watching Shanks' every move, even now that the redhead is no longer touching you. The brunette strolling over and deciding he wants to dance with you now.

Although, he doesn't overdo the dancing, thankfully. Shanks was too bombastic for you to keep up, Thatch must have picked up on your unfamiliarity. The sexy man just pulling your back against his chest as he sways gently to the music, his body making you feel all warm and protected in a place like this.

This is heaven...

Although your body begins to tense when a huge crowd of people gets far too close to you both for comfort. Thatch instantly picking up on this, the man leaning down so that his mouth is right beside your ear and murmuring a "What's wrong?" only loud enough so that you can hear him through the music, but not enough to hurt your ears.

"Nothing, just a lot of people here." You answer, having to speak a little louder for him to hear you since you can't really reach his ear in the position. Your arms clinging onto his, not wanting him to let go of you. There's nothing he can do about the number of--your thoughts doing a complete flip when some guy barges into you, spilling his drink down your chest.

FUCKING ASSHOLE!

A shocked but slightly sadistic grin creeping to your lips however, when you see Thatch's hand reach up to the guys wrist, giving it a harsh twist while his other strong arm stays firmly wrapped around your waist. 

The guy who had soaked you before now a whimpering mess on the floor and Thatch still clutching to his limb with iron-like grip. "If you're not gonna use your bones wisely, what's the point of having them, huh~?" Thatch's voice turning dark and bold and the poor guy looking absolutely terrified of the brunette as he stares up at him with wide eyes. "You spilled your drink on the lady. Apologize." 

A simple request but God, does it sound threatening. Almost like Thatch will break his wrist if he refuses to, if he hasn't already. The guy's eyes flickering to your wet shirt now, taking in his mistake before his orbs shoot up to your face. "I-I'm s-sorry! I didn't see you there!"

That's all the guy needed to say, Thatch immediately releasing his wrist and allowing him to scamper off. He had it coming though because he sure as hell did see you there, he looked right at you before barging into you. Clearly thinking he was so important that you should move for him. Rude prick.

Thatch's mouth coming back down to your ear, his warm breath tickling your neck a little. "We'll go somewhere else then, catch up with these guys later." He murmurs kindly, a slight pang of guilt shooting through your core as he informs Marco that you'll both be leaving early. 

I mean, it isn't cheap to get in here and he's leaving early all for you? The male not even giving you a chance to protest though as he guides you along to the exit, Marco staring at the both of you with a suggestive smirk, offering a short wave.

IT'S NOT LIKE THAT, DAMN IT!! What if Luffy feels like I'm taking is brother awaaay?! He'll hate me like he hated the pool girls!

The air outside being a huge relieve though, after being cooped up in that club for three hours straight. Thatch politely entwining his fingers with yours and waking you along the street, waltzing straight past his car in the process.

"Let's see...what to do around here~?" Thatch wonders out loud, his face lighting up as an obvious idea hits him. "Arcade~!" All of a sudden he resembles Ace, the excitement bright in his eyes and the adorable grin breaking out across his features. 

Not to mention it's a suggestion more on your level. You're grateful that you were invited to the concert, yes, but it's not something you'd choose to go to on your own accord, it's just too crowded in that place.

Thatch taking you to the arcade as promised, thankfully it's still open...just pretty empty. The sweetheart leading you over to the zombie game with his grin still shining as brightly as the sun. "Don't worry, I'll go easy on you since you've had a bad night~!"

Oh, he thinks I need him to go easy on me? Please, Thatch!

A smirk gracing your lips as you slip your hand into your jacket pocket for your money, your mood instantly turning to shit though. Thatch raising a brow as he watches your face drop entirely.

That's right, the concert drained me out. 

"What's the matter?" His voice laced with worry as he cocks his head to the side, his eyes containing a slight flame in them. He clearly thinks you're about to tell him you got pickpocketed or something and boy, if that did happen...there would surely be bloodshed.

I mean, he must have broken that guy's wrist for merely spilling a drink on you. If someone did something even more disrespectful toward you, such a stealing...he would brutally murder them, surely. 

"Nothing, I just blew all my money on the gig. We could go see the lake or something though~!" You attempt to flash the biggest smile you could possibly muster at the man before you, although admittedly, you're feeling pretty damn saddened. 

You just want to play zombie games with him! Is that so much to--The sound of a coin dropping into the machine draws your attention, Thatch chuckling as his brown eyes lock with yours.

"You should have told me that you couldn't afford the concert, I would have paid for you to get in!" The male ending the sentence with a sigh but not seeming truly mad at you, the sweet smile on his face would suggest the opposite, in fact. "I'll pay for these games, you just gotta play 'em with me~ Deal~?"

"Deal~!"

Holy fuck, this man is so damn sweet to me!!