Y'all Lucky, I'll tell you why after the chapter, Enjoy!
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Let's talk about love, is it everything you hoped for?
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The ring of the door being opened made Makino scrunch further behind the bar. She hasn't slept, eaten, or picked up her phone in two days. She has no worries about any of her classes, she is a head of them all. Her biggest concern is… the baby. She is a week pregnant. It is almost like a dream and nightmare wrapped in one. I don't know what to feel. Her turmoil doubled. Making her oblivious to the approaching shadow from the other side of the bar.
"Makino?" The voice made her freeze. She looked up and saw the worried eyes of Benn. A surprised sound came from Makino as a response. Her stomach churned as stinging liquid piled in her throat. She threw up in the trash can next to her.
Benn winced from the sight. She is skinnier than the last time I saw her, she looked exhausted, and her eyes were bloodshot. But… she didn't smell like alcohol at all? In fact, there isn't a single bottle opened in the bar. Her limbs were thinner, but her stomach looked slightly bloated. When Makino gripped her stomach as a sign of cramps, Benn's eyes widened.
"Makino, are you pregnant?" The horror that filled Makino's face at his words confirmed his suspicions. He tried to step closer to the frail woman, she flinched and squeezed herself against the wall behind her. Benn pulled up his hand in surrender, "look, I won't come any closer, but… please answer my question."
Makino snorted, yep, she definitely is. I've never heard the woman snort, I didn't think it was possible. "I am." She said in a bitter tone. Benn put his hands back to his side and took a seat on the ground, showing that he isn't going to leave. A sigh left Makino, "It is Shanks's obviously." She continued.
"I'm guessing you haven't told him. He would've talked my ear off if you have." His words made Makino's eyes widen. She shifted to face him more, when she saw the smile on Benn's face, tears fell from her eyes. For the past two days, all she has been doing is crying and feeling pity for herself. The fight with her mother, they never fight… ever. She has never been yelled at by her either. And let's not forget about… the baby… Shanks. The past two days have been nothing but hell. Every time she tried to sleep, she would have nightmares about being rejected by Shanks. Those dreams caused other thoughts to swarm her mind.
A cry left Makino as she shoved her face into her hands. "W-whats wrong Makino?" Benn scooted closer to the woman. Her head flared to meet his gaze, tears flying out of her eyes. "You mean it! S-Shan-ks w-o-n't hate me! Benn! Will Shanks hate me? Hate his child?! Will everyone resent me?! I-I don't know what to do!" Benn's eyes softened from the woman's reaction. She has never been like this. Makino is always headstrong and believes in every choice she makes. "No one is going to hate you Makino. I promise, Shanks could never hate you." The older man placed his hand on the woman's shoulder to make her look up at him. At this point, Makino had water smudged around her face along with snot. It is not the prettiest he has seen the woman, but he still smiled. "You should tell him… he needs you more than ever right now." Benn's voice came out low, which scared Makino.
"Wh-what happened to Shanks?"
"Yasopp was shot two days ago by a police officer. He is ok, still in the hospital though. But you could imagine what Shanks is like right now. I took the week off of school to stay by Yasopp's side if needed, and for our captain to go to school without worries. Even so, Shanks has refused. Yesterday he stormed Sengoku's office and demanded him to fire the police officer. Since Sengoku is the captain, he had the authority to do so, which he did. The redhead still hasn't calmed down."
Makino jumped off the ground and started to frantically look for her keys. Her mind was off her own troubles and only focused on Shanks. "I'll drive you there."
Benn and Makino hopped in the car and began to drive to Shanks's house. Benn knows the redhead is there after Ann forced him to go home this morning. "By the way Makino…" The green haired girl turned her head to face the older man. "Shanks could never hate you. Trust me, I have known the guy for more than fifteen years… but I have never seen him smile the way he does with you. He loves you. There is no doubt about that."
For the first time in the last 52 hours, Makino smiled. "I love him too. When do you think I should tell him?" The best friend grinded and clicked his tongue. "Now. Maybe he will pass out and finally get some sleep." The girlfriend laughed at the joke before rubbing her stomach. Let's hope Benn is right.
They arrived at the house in record time. Benn opened the door after rolling his eyes from the fact the redhead forgot to lock it. When they walked in, they both saw Shanks on the couch. His leg buzzed in impatience and his eyes darted towards them. His leg stopped when he saw Makino, "B-enn where did- Makino!" The redheaded man jumped off the couch and clung to his girlfriend. He brought her into a tight hug and kissed her multiple times. "Makino, I have been so worried. Are you ok? Why did you disappear? Did you hear about Yasopp-"
The girlfriend covered her boyfriend's mouth with a kiss. The kiss held longing, alleviation, fervor, and most importantly love. When they broke apart, Shanks gripped Makino's frail body tighter. His head nuzzled into her hair to smell her scent. "You have gotten skinnier. What happened?" Makino stiffened, of course he would notice. Shanks lifted his head to face Benn, "fine. You win. I will go to sleep. Makino? Will you lay in bed with me?" Makino nodded.
Benn left the two alone and went back to visit Yasopp. Shanks and Makino laid on Shanks's bed and got comfortable. The whole time Shanks didn't let go of Makino. "Can you tell me what happened? I missed you so much."
Here goes nothing… "Shanks, I'm sorry I wasn't there. My mom… she came back from her trip." Shanks knows her relationship between her and her mother. He also knows how Makino's mom despised dating and men. "We- we got into this big fight… I took refuge in the bar to get away from her." Makino began to sob once again. Shanks brought her face to his chest and tucked her head under his chin. He rubbed her back until she calmed down enough to speak. "Shanks, the fight was about you and me." She whispered with the tilt of her head. Shanks figured that would be the case. Makino has never disobeyed her mother's orders. The woman has always used Makino as an extension of herself. Meaning she tries to control everything she does.
Before Shanks could comment on the statement, Makino made a surprised attack on his heart. "Shanks… I'm pregnant." Silence. Complete and utter silence. No surprised sound, no yelling, no sighs, silence. Makino looked up, wow, Benn was right. He did pass out. The girl snuggled against her boyfriend's chest and let out a small smile. I don't know why i'm smiling but… It is all because of you Shanks.
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Koala turned to the two people she loved most in this world. Both had grief filled looks in their eyes with a frown printed on their face. Both blondes dragged their feet behind Koala. Neither could focus on school at all today for the same reason. Kid. It is now 4 pm Monday, two days after the redhead's disappearance. Tomorrow is his birthday, yet no one has seen him. Killer was more than worried. Whenever the hot head disappears, Killer is right by his side. Yet… now I'm the reason he disappeared. Sab knows why she is depressed but something about it confuses her. I miss him… so much… it's like I long for him. But why?! I finally got that annoyance to leave me alone and now I'm depressed because of it?! Emotions, what the actual fuck are you doing to me!? It feels like half my heart followed him out the door of the orphanage. I can't say that. If I do, it means something deeper than it actually is. Is it?
Killer squeezed Koala's hand. How am I going to find him? I've checked our secret hideout behind the orphanage. The arcade, our old home. I get it that he doesn't want me to find him, but Kid has always hidden somewhere that at least one person knows about. He always did that for safety measures. Where could he be? If I don't know then… why didn't I think of this before! "Sab." Killer stopped in his tracks and directed his attention to the blonde next to his girlfriend. "Yes?" Sab asked with a brow raised. Killer's grip tightened on Koala's hand. "Kid has always hid in a place where at least one person can find him. If it's not me… it's you." The blonde looked away from the female. He was hurt, hurt by the fact Kid doesn't trust him anymore, and hurt by the fact he deserved it.
Sab pursed her lips into an unreadable expression. "Why me?" Her question wasn't answered by Killer, but instead her best friend. "Because he likes you dumb dumb!" Koala pointed an accused finger at her best friend's chest. She is tried of the hot head and stubborn woman running around the truth. Especially with all that is going on. "No, he doesn't, we are just friends, moron." Sab responded with a huff.
Koala rolled her eyes, is she serious right now? "I hate to sound like a cheesy high school movie, but who are you saying that to? Me or yourself Sab? Admit it, you like him too!"
Killer watched the two women as they started to fight. It reminded him of his mom and Kid's. I swear, we picked the two women that could change our lives forever. Yet, you're too stupid to even admit it. Sab ain't the only dumb dumb.
"So, what if I do huh?! It isn't that easy, Koala! He- he- dealing with him is never easy!" Sab admits. She was fuming with anger and embarrassment, but of course, Koala didn't back down. "Dealing with you isn't easy either! But hell, I do it all the damn time!" Neither is dealing with him. Killer wanted to add, but decided against it from the chance the two women flaring at him.
Sab threw her hands into the air, "fine! I'm going to go look for the dog!"
"Good!" Koala called as Sab walked away. The best friend took a deep breath and let it out. Killer wrapped his arms around her waist and placed his lips on her's. "Was that your plan? Making her pissed off?" The blonde asked when they broke apart. Koala rolled her eyes, "that if the only way Sab will do anything. She'll get pissed off, then go on a mental rant about life in general. Trust me, I know her better than anyone. She will get Kid back."
Koala, as always, was right. Right now, Sab is having a groan filled conversation with her brain. You gotta be kidding me! *groans* she didn't just make me look for the stupid dog! *groans* I swear I'm going to kill her one of these days! Even if I have to go through Killer! *groans* I don't get it, how does she understand my feelings better than I do!? Do I like him? Is that why I can't stop thinking about him? Probably. Is that why my heart stops whenever he smiles? Yes. Is that why I never want to leave his side? Duh! *groans* she is right, I am a dumb dumb! She hasn't called me that since I misspelled dog in kindergarten! Ughh!
Where could Kid be anyways? We don't have any special places. We only see each other at the Ring or the Orphanage. Sometimes we hung out at the Baratie, but- wait… wait! Could he be there? But, doesn't Killer know about that place? Might as well check.
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The sound of breaking sticks under someone's feet caught his attention. Even so, he stayed still, already knowing who is here. The footsteps continued approaching him. It made his whole-body tingle. Why did I do this? Why am I here of all places?
"Why are you here?" Crimson eyes looked up to meet the woman's dark ones. Her dark eyes grew wide from the blood dripping out of his cheek. "Kid!" She plopped down next to him and grazed his chin to move his face. She let out a breath when she realized it was only a small scratch. With her sleeve, the blonde patted the scar to wipe the blood off. Her fingers traced around it, "why did you go here of all places?" Her voice was low but clear. Kid didn't answer, he doesn't know why he is here either. Right now, he is at the place he took Sab when she first rode his motorcycle. Her fingers moved away from the scar on his cheek to the other side of his face for marks. When her eyes met his, her body froze. It reminded them of the time they got drugged after Zoro's round. "I don't know." He answered, his eyes still focused on her's.
"Kid, why didn't Killer check this place? Didn't you say you too used to play here together?"
Kid swallowed a lump forming in his throat, his heart rate increased. Why am I getting so damn nervous from looking at her! His face tried tilting away, but it stopped by Sab's hand. Both her hands held one side of Kid's face, "I want you to look at me." She said in a stern tone. Kid gulped again, what the actual fuck is happening!? "That was a lie. This place is where me and my mother used to dismember cars and other things people left behind. Behind the trees you can see a small hut we lived in. Two miles away is our old house." Kid doesn't know why he is telling her all this. He doesn't understand anything at the moment.
He found out he had a twin, and that Killer has been lying to him for two years. Yet, all he could think about was her for the past 48 hours. He missed her… why the fuck do I miss her! So fucking much! For god sakes my life is crumbling! But she is the only thing I can think of?! I know I like her but…
"Kid." Sab scooted herself closer to the red head. She placed her body on his lap and kept a hold of his face. Her skirt rose from the position, but her eyes stayed sharp. Her tone was pushing for him to continue, and to answer her question. Why did he pick this place? Why did he show me it when it was so important to him?
He likes you.
Does he?
"I don't know Sab ok? Hell, I don't know anything anymore!" His teeth compressed and his eyes fell downwards. Why is it so hard for him to look at her? Why is his chest pounding so hard? Damnit! "I don't understand this at all! I've been here for two whole days! My best friend lied to me about having a twin! Yet all I could think of is you! It's as if you have taken up my whole thought process!" Is he… confessing? Well yelling, but confessing? Sab's chest tightened and her thighs gripped around Kid's waist. "I swear, if I knew liking you would be so much trouble, I wouldn't have done it! But now! I can't stop! Do you know how frustrating it is!" His crimson eyes flared up to fire at her, but froze when he saw her bright eyes and even brighter smile. "Do you know how frustrating it is to like you? You're such an asshole! But somehow always sexy! It's irritating how smart you are and how much effort I have to put in to one up you! You're one big obstacle, yet also a temptation! Like jeez! Pick one and don't make me fall for you in the process!" Sab shouted.
The last sentence pushed both of them over the edge. Kid grabbed the woman by her back and shoved her mouth into his. Her hands slid into his hair and moved his head for a better angle. The kiss was rushed, there was no doubt about that. With all their built-up passion and tension, it doesn't matter. They have enough raw emotion to kiss for days! Well if they didn't need that stupid thing called air. Pff, how ridiculous!
Sab pulled away from Kid for air, then lunged back in for more. The next time, Kid pulled away. "Sab." He said between breaths. Damn this woman has a lot of energy. "I like you, a lot. Date me." His statement made Sab laugh. "I like you a lot too. Aren't you supposed to ask? Not force me?" The hand that was on his chest slid up to the scar on his upper torso underneath his shirt. She had found out he is very sensitive when it comes to his scars. Because they didn't heal right. "Are you trying to do this now? We just started dating and I didn't bring condoms. I didn't think my rant/confession would go this well." The hand that was gripping Sab's ass slid under her skirt and pulled at her pantie line. The blonde blushed, "o-of course not! I-I'm not r-eady for that!" Kid's smirk turned to a smile as he took out his hand from under her skirt and pulled her in for another kiss. "So, are you my girlfriend or what?"
Sab scrunched her brow, "that depends, are you going to talk to Killer?"
"Why should I? He lied to me-"
"Yes, he did, and when the truth came out look what you did? Come on Kid, he was worried, Kokoro, the boys, me. You only proved him right by running off like this."
Why the hell does she have to be right all the time?
"At least let him speak? Get things straightened out? Your birthday is tomorrow, he said something about an old tradition?"
Kid's eyes softened, "yeah… we visit our old houses on my birthday with Kokoro."
Sab smiled, "come on. Let's go!"
The red head rolled his eyes and followed his girlfriend out of the forest.
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Mihawk let out a sigh and looked towards his frowning teenage son. The boy bit into his water bottle with murderous intent until the cap came off. He has been like this for weeks.
"What is wrong, son? And don't say it is nothing because I don't have time for your bullshit."
The green haired swordsman snorted, "why would you expect anything is wrong?" His bitter tone and ridiculous question made Mihawk roll his eyes.
"For the last three weeks, you keep getting worse during your training. Distracted, impatient, aggressive. At this point, Perona might be a better suit for your goal."
Zoro's eyes sharpened from the mention of his older sister, and as if on cue, she walked in. Her hips swayed with confidence and her hair bounced with each step. She shot her finger out at Zoro and a smug look bloomed on her face. "He is mad because of the fact Luffy has a new secret admirer. Well she has tons, but this one is college student Katakuri! A man Zoro cannot compete with!" The green haired teenager growled at his older sister. I swear, these children are one big annoyance. I'm not surprised Luffy attracted Katakuri. If I'm not mistaken that is Big Mom's son. I've heard he is good at everything he is in.
Perona continued, "and there are rumors that the innocent brunette has a boyfriend. But if that is true, she hasn't told Zoro about it at all. Isn't that right? Little brother!" The pink haired woman laughed.
"Shut the fuck up Perona!" Zoro squeezed his water bottle so tight, all the liquid inside it came splashing in his face. Perona laughed even harder and Mihawk sighed again.
The father of the childish children shooed Perona off so he could have a talk with his son. "So, you did fall for her, didn't you?"
The younger sibling stayed quiet. Does he even need to answer the question? It's so obvious it almost hurts! It does hurt! Damnit! I said I didn't love her, but did that change everything? And why so quickly! "Tell her." The words were simple, but made Zoro blink so many times. "And what will that change? Nothing-"
"Everything Zoro."
"How do you know that? You don't get it!" Zoro's declaration made Mihawk roll his eyes again.
He leaned against the door and sighed. "Are you saying I wasn't there when you first ranted about this girl on your first day of second grade? Are you saying I wasn't there when she first came over and broke half the objects in this house? Are you saying I wasn't there when you got into your first fight in middle school? Because some boy made fun of Luffia's hair? You asked how I know, like I haven't seen you two grow together for years. But I have. Sadly. Now, stop being such a pain and tell her before I get my first gray hair!"
Mihawk left the room, left Zoro and his thoughts. He feels so stupid, yet so relieved. Luffy… I'm sorry I lied. What am I going to do now? How am I going to tell her? Zoro got up and hobbled to his room. I'm going to have to call him, aren't I? Jeez! Zoro picked up his phone and dialed his number. When the phone picked up, he rolled his eyes.
"What do you want moss head?" Sanji snorted.
"Shut up Ero Cook! I came to ask for a favor."
"Spit it out then stupid swordsman!"
"I'm in love with Luffia and I don't know what to do."
A sigh came from the other side of the phone, it resembled Mihawk's. "That is obvious… tell me what happened."
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So y'all lucky cause I was going to kill off Yasopp, but my sister called me a sadist and said 'I'm already going to kill you guys enough.' So now I have to change a few things.
Guest: I love your comments! No, I am not going to do anything with Impel Down besides mention it. That is only because I am already focusing on the arc with my other fanfic, plus another I am working on.
I finally got another ship together! You might want to enjoy it while it lasts.
I know I haven't given much detail about the twin yet, nor am I going to until later.
I feel like Zoro would ask Sanji, especially if it was the Sanji after time skip. They may fight, but that's only because they recognize each other's skill and want to challenge it.