"Almost…done…." You're panting, the coarseness of the rope digging into your waist.
"Just a little…lower Chopper." The reindeer, in his humanoid form, lets the rope slack just slightly. The sun beat down on your back as you maneuvered your tool back to its current project. Scowling, you pushed a strand of (h/c) hair back behind your ear before putting the finishing touches on your masterpiece.
"There!" You smile, jerking a thumbs up in Chopper's direction.
"Are you ready to get down now (Y/n)-chan?" You nod several times as Chopper tugs the rope towards him.
"Thanks for the help, Doc." You smile kindly while patting Chopper's furry shoulder.
"No problem! Hey everyone, come see what (Y/n) did!" His adorable reindeer voice rings out. In a matter of seconds you hear the excited footsteps of who can only be-
"(Y/N)-SWAN! What is magnificent-" Sanji's voice is cut off as he takes in the art before him.
"It's BEAUTIFUL!" The blonde cook smiled, running toward you with arms outstretched.
"What's going-AH!" Usopp shouted as he unintentionally intercepted the lovesick cook's hug.
"SHITTY SNIPER! THAT HUG WAS FOR (Y/N)-CHAN!" A flash of orange assaults your peripheral and you turn to see Nami shaking her head at the two before turning to you.
"It really is amazing." Robin stood next to her and offered a small smile.
"Beatiful guardian-san." You scratch the back of your neck nervously, lips stretched into a bright grin.
"Thank you. Both of you. It means a lot to me to-"
"Eh, Nami? Can we kiss like that in real life too?" Luffy was staring quizzically at the navigator while pointing at the mural painted on the deck.
"Shut it Luffy…" A flush worked its way through Nami's cheeks as she folded her arms over her chest and turned away from her boyfriend.
It was nice. Seeing them all here together and being able to make them happy with such a simple thing.
Well, not everyone was here…
You gazed up, using a hand to shield your eyes from the blinding light as you gazed at the green-haired swordsman who stood tall on the top of the wooden cabins.
His eyes strayed from your face to the portion of the picture that showed himself; you stood behind him, arms wrapped around his shoulders with fingers intertwined and legs wrapped around him from behind. Your lips were turned upward in your patented grin. The sun may have been behind him, you may have been partially blind from the incurable disease growing in your bloodstream, but not even you could mistake the genuine smile that was etched onto Zoro's lips.
A smile he saved for only you.
Lesson 2: Sometimes words aren't necessary to show someone you love them.