Shanks is adorable! I hope you like it. I do not own One Piece.

pairing: Shanks/Makino
rating: T

Hidden Gem

It was a quiet afternoon in Fushia town and the villagers were going about their business as usual. Shanks and his crew were back in town and as usual in the tavern. However Shanks was not in his regular jovial mood instead he was sulking in the corner not joining in with the rest of his crew's antics. He picked up his mug of alcohol and drained it thumping it back down to the bar. A fresh mug was placed down in front of almost immediately and he looked up hopefully but is smile dimmed as he looked into the face of a new barmaid.

"Thanks" he mumbled

"It's her day off captain" Ben, his tall and composed first mate said leaning against the bar.

"What are you talking about?" Shanks grumbled pushing his hat lower over his eyes.

"Makino isn't coming in, it is her day off." Ben replied before walking away.

Shanks sat there staring at his mug deciding what to do. He realized that he was disappointed to come back and find Makino missing from the tavern, after all she was the proprietor. But he also knew it was more than that, he missed her smile and infectious laugh and other than the little anchor she was the most accepting of him and his crew. Shanks had never thought much about it but now that she wasn't here he felt like something was missing. Making up his mind he stood up and quietly exited the tavern.



A few minutes later he stood outside Makino's home, Luffy had pointed it out to him once. He knocked on the door and waited eagerly feeling like a teenage boy on his first date. Makino opened the door a few moments later and Shanks couldn't help but stare, gone was the bandana in the hair and the black shirt she wore at the tavern instead her hair flowed loose, lightly framing her delicate features. She wore a simple dress that clung to her body accentuating her curves, the dress was a light lilac and the soft colour made her glow. Shanks had never seen her look so beautiful.

"Captain Shanks? Is there a problem at the tavern?" Makino asked her brow furrowing.

"What? Oh no everything is fine there" Shanks said trying not to stare too much.

"Is it Luffy then?" Makino asked again concerning lacing her voice.

"No I haven't seen the little anchor this afternoon"

"Oh. What is it then?"

"Come with me, there is something I wanted to show you"

"Um okay, just let me put some sandals on"

Shanks watched as she slipped into a pair of sandals then shut the door behind her, he slipped her hand into his and smiled when she left it there. He led her down the streets to the dock and then helped her into the crew's little boat. She lifted an eyebrow inquisitively a silent question as to where they were going but Shanks just let out a deep laugh and grinned at her. He picked up the right oar and then looking at the left and grinned sheepishly at Makino. Without a word she moved to sit beside him and picked up the oar. Shanks couldn't resist lightly kissing her temple in thanks and he watched as a faint blush stained her cheeks.

It didn't take long for Shanks to guide them into a small cove off on the west of the village, it was hidden from the village and had a beautiful sandy beach. As they cruised up to the beach Makino let out a small gasp her face alight with pleasure as she twisted to better see the cove.



"Captain-"

"Just call me Shanks" he said with a grin

"It's beautiful Shanks, a real hidden gem" she breathed

"It is" he replied softly looking at her.

Makino looked up at him the wind rustling her short hair, Shanks took a step forward and slid his hand behind her neck then slowly lowered his mouth to hers. Makino came alive under his gentle touch and the kiss soon intensified and she looped an arm around his neck dragging him closer. Shanks trailed his hand down her back resting it in the small dip of her back. He pressed her close her curves seeming to mould to his body. Shanks ran his tongue across her full lower lip and she opened her mouth with a moan. He slipped his tongue into her mouth where it was greeted with her own. Makino raised up on her toes getting even closer she ran her fingers through his red hair knocking the straw hat off in the process.

Oxygen became a serious issue and Shanks reluctantly pulled back. Makino looked up at him from under her eyelashes stealing his heart. He skimmed a kiss against her forehead as an idea occurred to him.

"Wanna go for a swim?" he asked a big grin on his face

Makino surprised him by unzipping her dress and letting it fall to her feet.

"Sure" she said sweetly

Shanks let out a laugh kicked off his boots and quickly undressed till he only had on his boxers. Makino stepped out of her sandals and held her hand out to him, he gladly took it and let her lead him to the water. They splashed around and Shanks watched Makino float 

around lazily on her back her hair fanned out around her head in the water. She moved to lie down on the sand where it sloped into the water and Shanks lay on his back beside her. Makino rolled on to her side and trailed a finger down his slick chest. Her hand resting on his chest she leaned down and kissed his shoulder, then trailed some more up his neck and across his jaw. Shanks felt his entire body tingle and he pulled her mouth to his.

Shanks hand roamed over her wet skin as she pressed into him, he wanted to touch her everywhere he wanted to feel every curve and dip. He brought his hand up to unsnap her bra and she peeled the wet lace off her body tossing it on to the beach behind them. He cupped her now free breasts in his hand running his thumb over her hardened nipples. Makino moaned into his neck and pushed into his hand. Makino's small hand slipped down his chest and under the waistband of his boxers closing around his hardened penis, stroking and caressing making Shanks groan and wriggle beneath her his back arching.

Shanks closed his eyes as pleasure rocked through him but they flung open again when she removed her hand. He looked at Makino with a small pout and she giggled and gave him a quick kiss before pulling off his boxers and shedding her panties. She moved to straddle him and his pout disappeared as she guided him into her with a deep moan. Shanks watched her through eyes clouded with passion as she twisted and pushed into him her chest rising and falling with each heavy breath. She was a goddess and she was here with him. He reached out and trailed fingers up her thigh, across her stomach and over the swell of her breasts. He gripped her hip securing her to him and raised his hips to meet her increasing the pleasure. Their eyes locked and he knew his release was soon. A throaty moan was wrenched out of Makino as she reached her climax her entire body shuddering with the pleasure of it. Shanks felt the vibrations through his hand and her climax shot through his body helping him to his own.

Makino collapsed on Shanks' chest the water lapping at their legs cooling their warm bodies. She turned her head to press a kiss against his chest her lips cool against his flushed skin and Shanks sighed a contented smile on his face. Shanks tucked a stray strand of hair behind her ear and rested his hand on her back. They lay like that half in the water for awhile enjoying each other's touch. They stayed at the cove all afternoon, talking and making love in various 

places. By the time they climbed back into the boat the sun was setting on this wonderful day. As Shanks held out his hand to help Makino into the boat she turned and pressed a quick kiss to his lips.

"Thank you for showing me this"

Shanks smiled at the beautiful bar owner, climbing in after her. He took off his hat and placed it on her head as they headed back to the village.