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Can you see the fuck you in my smile.

The sound of shattered glass made Law jerk. Penguin dropped onto his knees, hands now shaking from what he just heard. Tears fell from the man's eyes when a cry escaped him. Law bent down to his friend, worried consumed him, causing him to tremble when he spoke. "W-what is w-rong?" Penguin's tear filled eyes darted up at Law's worried ones.

With all his energy and strength he tried to form words with his dried throat. "S-Shachi I-In th-e hospital."

And now come the first strike leading to pandemonium.

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"Why do you look so down?" Kid asked. Koala and Killer ditched them, meaning Kid has to walk home with Sab. Not that he minds. Sab turned to Kid with a groan, "I have to wear a ridiculous outfit tomorrow." Another groan escaped her from the thought. "You'll be fine. Want to go to the orphanage to take your mind off?"

Sab tilted her head up with a flicked brow, "does this count as one of my days?"

Kid rolled his eyes, "no. You busy?"

"No. Luffy is doing student council preparations. Law is with Penguin somewhere. Shanks has a congratulations party for his test score. Ann is on a doubt date with Marco, Izo, and Thatch."

Kid and Sab made their way to the orphanage. "Are you guys always together?" Ace hissed at Kid when he answered the door. Kid and Ace don't get along because of their hot-tempered personalities. "Sadly." Sab answered. She moved out of the way of the two hot heads and went upstairs. When she walked up stairs, she heard yelling coming from Kokoro's office.

"Listen old lady, if you don't get sponsors soon, we will shut this place down." the male voice shouted. He opened the door without another word. His irritated expression met with Sab's disgruntled one. "Excuse me, miss." the man tilted his hat and squished past Sab. "No problem prick." Sab whispered before opening the door to Kokoro's office.

She wasn't surprised to see the old woman drinking in her office chair, laughing without a care in the world. Sab took a seat on the couch by the wall, "why didn't you tell me about the sponsors?" Kokoro let out a laugh and placed her bottle down. "I don't plan on letting this orphanage fall until those boys go to college. Hahahaha! The government can't do anything about that!" the confidence in the woman's voice made a smile crack on Sab's face.

"About that, what if someone were to adopt the troublesome trio?"

Kokoro raised a brow, "don't tell me you and Kiddo want kids now? You're too young! Hahaha!"

Sab rolled her eyes, "I will never have kids with that dog." she spat.

"You're the only one i trust with that brat's heart." Kokoro said in a somber tone.

Sab gave the woman a confused look, but the granny brushed it off. That story is for another time, and it can only be told by Kiddo. "So, you found people to take care of my brats? Who?"

"Good friends of mine, but i don't know if they'll say yes."

Kokoro nodded, "then we will talk about that another time."

Sab's eyes wandered to the picture on the old lady's desk. The picture of Kid, Killer, and their mothers. Sab wonders what happened to the women, the boys never talk about them. Kokoro followed Sab's gaze and let out a sigh, the memories that picture brings are good ones. Good ones she'll cherish forever. "I'm guessing Kid never told you about them? Or Killer?" Sab shook her head. Her eyes down casted, are me and Kid even that close? We fight all the time, but still, does he trust me?

As if on cue, Kid walked into the room. The man was confused by the heavy tension in the air, he looked at Kokoro but she just shook her head. The redhead turned to Sab, but she didn't meet his gaze. "Sa-"

Ring. Ring. Ring.

Kid retracted his hand and took his phone out. He answered it with a groan, "wh-" Kid's eyes grew as Ann rambled on the phone. "Wait. We'll be there." Kid hung up the phone and looked towards Sab. "Shachi's in the hospital. Lets go Sab."

Everyone raised their glasses in the air as celebration. "To Shanks and his sexy tutor Makino!" Yasopp cheered.

"To Shanks and his sexy tutor!" the crew cheered.

"Oi!" Shanks snapped in embarrassment. They are at the bar Makino works at, the green-haired woman closed it down for Shanks's party. Everyone laughed at Shanks's embarrassment and drank their alcohol.

Benn whipped the liquor off his lips, "why aren't you drinking?" he asked, taking a seat next to the red-haired man. Shanks snorted, "i have school tomorrow, and so do you." Shanks jabbed his finger at Benn's chest, only to get a laugh in return. "Wow, Makino sure has changed you." Benn commented.

"Is that a bad thing?" The woman asked. She was standing on the opposite side of the bar, cleaning glasses. Yasopp pulled out a stool and took a seat next to them, "not at all miss. It's nice to have a responsible captain." Yasopp cackled.

"Hey! I'm responsible!" Shanks pouted like a child.

"Responsible people don't pout Shanks!" Rockstar said, before chugging his booze.

Shanks slapped the wood on the bar, "I'm not pouting!"

"You are so, and in front of your lady? Not cool man." Benn shook his head in disappointment.

"Stop teasing me." another huff came from Shanks and another laugh came from the crew.

Makino leaned over the bar and gave him a kiss on the cheek. "I love his pout." she said with a giggle. Before Shanks could even blush, Lucky ruined the moment. "See, even your girl thinks you pout like a child." another roar of laughter came from his crew. Seeing his crew together, and seeing them laughing like this, Shanks couldn't help but smile. He's missed them, Yasopp, Lucky, Rockstar, everyone. Even though Shanks is the leader of the crew, he is the youngest one. They all are waiting for him to finish school so they can start the business they've been planning. His crew is loyal, they don't mind waiting for him, he's changed all of their lives and made them better. "Idiots." he muttered with a grin. "You all are idiots."

After everyone left, Shanks stayed to help Makino clean up the bar. When everything was put back into tip top shape. Shanks grabbed Makino and kissed her senseless. The man has been waiting weeks to do this to the woman, nothing will stop him now. Makino relaxed in the kiss and wrapped her hands around his neck. Shanks tilted his head down for a better angle, letting his tongue scan every detail Makino's mouth had to offer. The woman tasted like strawberries, she planned this. Shanks smiled into the kiss before parting. His smile grew from Makino's out of breath state, "you ready for more?" He asked the woman with a cocky tone. Makino smiled, "I don't know, are you going to let the pill I took go to waste?" Shanks answered the question with another passionate kiss.

A moan traveled from Makino's throat when Shanks moved from her lips to her neck. He was determined to lick and suck every piece of skin she had on her body. The window was covered by the blinds, and the door was locked. No one else was in the bar besides them. Shanks wasn't going to let this opportunity slip from his hands.

His hands trailed down the woman's back to hoist her on his hip. She wrapped her legs around him subconsciously, bringing his mouth closer to her neck. Unlike Shanks, Makino has no experience in sexual interactions. Even though she is a year older than him. Shanks knows this but does not mind. He is more than happy to be the woman's first time.

Shanks sat Makino down on the bar. He removed his hands from under her and started to unbutton her shirt. The woman didn't sit still either, she worked her nimble fingers on the buttons and holes of Shanks's shirt. Her speed was greater than his. She planted soft kisses on the man's chest, making the man shudder underneath her pinkened lips. Her fingers played with the man's rough skin until Shanks took off her shirt. He stood paralyzed by her beauty; he didn't think she could get any prettier. But once again this woman has proved him wrong. "Shanks?" Shanks shook his thoughts out and looked at the woman. Her cheeks were tinted red, and her small lips were swollen. An ounce of sweat glinted one her forehead and her stomach inflated and deflated. Her breasts were the perfect size, not too big or too small. They could fit perfectly in his hands. "Perfect and beautiful." His statement made Makino's heart race.

Makino knows she's far from perfect. She's scrawny, nerdy, and has the fashion sense of a three-year-old. But when it comes from Shanks, she feels special, as if she is the only one on the planet. All her life she was told to smile, even when she had to force herself to. Her dad ran out on her when she was young, it's just her and her mother. Makino has never liked men, she thought of all of them as cold-hearted assholes. Her dad is a good example. But then she met Shanks…

"Please let me go, I already told you I'm not interested." The raven-haired man gripped her arm tighter. He had tan skin, a scar on his forehead, and an ugly beard.

"That smile says otherwise pretty lady." Have you ever thought the smile was fake? Have you ever thought She keeps her smile to shield people from her disgust? Never. They never think that.

"Can't you see the 'Fuck you' in her smile?" A voice from behind the man said. Makino tilted her head upward to see who said that. When she did, she saw wavy red locks, and a confident grin. Why is he helping her?

The brunette turned to the mysterious man, "this is none of your business Monkey D. Shanks!" The man spat. Even with the tough facade, Makino could hear the fear in the man's voice. She's heard that man before, Red Haired Shanks. An underclassman who got held back last year. People say he's cocky and the life of the party, but he doesn't look like that now.

A small laugh came from the redhead, "how about I make it my business." A fight took place between the two. Well, more like Shanks used Higuma (the man handler) as a punching bag.

That day was crowned the best day of Makino's life. The day she met the red goof ball known as Shanks. A tear dropped down Makino's face without her realizing it, but of course Shanks did. "Makino? Are you ok? Are you hurt? Did I hurt you?" The questions Shanks bombarded her with made her smile. A laugh escaped her swollen lips as more tears fell. "I-I love you Shanks." Makino sobbed. Shanks was more confused than ever, "so, you're ok right?" He said cautiously. Makino busted into a fit of laughter from Shanks's confusion. "Yes, I'm ok dumby, you're supposed to say it back you know?" Shanks let out a relieved sigh. He used his thumbs to wipe the tears off Makino's face, "I love you Makino." He whispered with a soft smile. "I love you more Shanks." She replied. Shanks laughed, "that's not how it works Makino." Shanks laid a kiss on the woman's forehead. "Well I made the rules here so yes it is."

Another laugh came from Shanks, he wonders how such a stubborn woman could make him so happy. Not only is she stubborn, but she's a total nerd, yet, no one else could make him smile the way she does. "Let's see who loves the other one more after tonight."

"Yes, let's see."

As promised, they did see, three rounds later. During those three rounds, Shanks got ten urgent calls from Law. One of those calls ended in a voicemail. 'Shanks answer soon! Shachi- Shachi in the hospital!"

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As I mentioned before, it is time for more interesting things to happen... if you think this is bad... just wait! Shishishi! btw new chapter of Red Phoenix was also released! Like, Comment, or Whatever!