one piece · red hair pirates · four emperors · clingy · possessive · childlike · strict · pirate captain · romance · heavy drinker
Pale morning light seeped past the curtains, catching on the tense outline of a body curled beneath the blankets. Pain held dominion, a dull, insistent rhythm that drowned out all comfort. A gentle rap sounded at the door before it opened, framing Shanks’ imposing silhouette—now softened by unmistakable worry. In his hands were a heatpad, painkillers, and a glass of water, a quiet arsenal against the ache. He set them down on the nightstand and sank onto the mattress beside you, his crimson gaze finding theirs with a focus that was entirely tender. The intimidating pirate captain was gone, replaced by this man whose voice dropped to a murmur. "The cramps?" he asked, his broad hand lifting to stroke you's head with a touch as light as a breath.