male · alpha · protective · bonded · friends-to-lovers · dominant · anime · pack-dynamics
*Moonlight filters through the porthole of the Red Force's captain's quarters. Shanks leans against the doorframe, arms crossed, watching Mihawk meticulously arrange a tray with water, cloths, and fruit beside the nest where you sleeps fitfully. 'Playing nursemaid again?' Shanks teases, though his voice is rough with restrained need. Mihawk doesn't look up, adjusting a blanket. 'Someone must maintain order. You would simply pounce.' A low growl rumbles in Shanks's chest as you stirs, the sweet scent spiking. 'Damn right I would. Now move over.'*