Usopp X Reader 💕One Shots💕

The Gem

"Is it really okay for me to take this..." You pondered.

As if answering your question, the gem seemed to shimmer, enticing you to take it.

"Well... it's purpose is to be used, so it can't hurt while I'm here." You convinced yourself, picking up the small red gem and slipping it into your back pocket. Now you felt giddy, wondering if it would work. "I will return this here no matter the outcome." You added on aloud, feeling it necessary to give your word to the temple.

Going on your merry way, you left the temple and hopped back across the lake with the gem safely in your back pocket. The closer you got to returning to the town, the more excited you got, hoping that the rumored powers of the gem would make you irresistible to Usopp. It seemed almost cruel to do, but you really wanted to know if anything would show that he had romantic feelings for you.

Strolling back into town, you had estimated being gone for roughly an hour by now, activity having visibly died down on the main street. Looking around, you hoped to see Usopp in the thinned crowds, finding him at one of the tables outside the cafe you were eating at earlier having a snack of his own. You couldn't help yourself and ran up to him, filled to the brim with excitement.

"Hey Usopp!" You greeted, stopping next to him at the table he sat at.

Usopp jumped at your sudden presence, dropping his tiny fork for his nearly finished cake back onto the plate. "_______! Where were you?" He questioned upon seeing you, going from surprise to concern. "You've been gone for quite some time."

"Ah, I was just out exploring. I got a little adventurous while everyone else was shopping." You told him.

"Well it's good that you're back here safely then. We don't need you pulling a Zoro on an unknown island." He nodded with a smile, finishing the last bite of his cake.

Waiting a moment in silence, you gave it some time while you rocked back on your heels before you spoke again. "Soooo... do you notice anything different about me at all?" You asked.

"Huh?"

"Do you notice anything different about me?" You repeated. "Anything new, anything fresh, a new vibe at all?"

Usopp took a moment to look you up and down, starting at your feet and ending on your face, staring at you with a puzzled look. "Uhm... no. Absolutely nothing about you looks or feels different. You have the same features, same look, same vibe. Did you do something special in the last hour or so?"

Suddenly you were filled with disappointment. You took the gem out of your back pocket and stared at it for a moment before setting it down on an empty table behind you with a sigh. "Great. It didn't fucking work."

"What? _______ what did you do?" And what's with that gem you just had?" Usopp asked.

"It doesn't matter." You mumbled stubbornly.

"_______, you know you can tell me anything. What do you mean by 'it didn't work' because I'm super confused." Usopp asked once more, genuinely trying to understand your sudden frustration.

You let out an extremely long sigh, knowing he'd wait as long as he had to to get you to answer him and tell him what the deal was. You've always told him everything that was up with you before, so you nearly felt obliged to continue on with that trend no matter how embarrassing it would be, because you truly did feel like you could tell him anything no matter what it was.

"Fine. A couple of ladies here told me about a gem here that if you had it on your person, it would make you seem like the most beautiful and perfect person in your crushes eyes and maybe even make them fall in love with you. That was the gem. I found it. It... didn't work and I..."

"Have a crush on... me." Usopp finished slowly.

You now realized how stupid you sounded, and your face turned dark pink almost immediately. Basically, you confessed that you liked Usopp right to his face in the most indirect manner possible. There was an extremely long silence between the two of you, refusing to lift your eyes from the pavement for fear of making a fool of yourself even further.

"_______... You really amaze me sometimes." Usopp said, breaking the silence and standing up from the table. "You were always perfect to me. There was no need for a stone to make that apparent."

"T-then why didn't you say anything before!" You stammered, surprised by his response.

Usopp began to blush now himself, rubbing the back of his head. "I uh, was way too nervous to tell you but... since you basically confessed to me I figured now would be an optimal time." He admitted, chuckling a little at the light glare you gave him. "_______, you don't need a gem to get me to love you, because I already do."

Gaining confidence, Usopp wrapped his arms around in a warm hug, keeping you close. You willingly melted into the embrace, nearly crying in disbelief.

"I can't believe you really love me..." You mumbled into his chest.

"I do. I really do." Usopp confirmed. "Look up for a second." He then asked.

Doing as he asked you raised your head, moments later having his lips fall upon yours. Capturing you in a brief yet passionate kiss your cheeks exploded with colour, not expecting that from him. Though you didn't want to admit it, you loved every moment of the kiss he gave you, damn near melting at the feeling. When he pulled away you gazed up at him with love filled eyes.

"I... Thank you Usopp. I truly love you. You... Make me feel beautiful." You told him.

"Because you are." He emphasized.

You chuckled a little out of embarrassment, not used to being treated in such a way. Then, a thought came over you about the gem. "The gem... I should return it to where I got it from." You said, turning around to the table where you left it. "Huh? It's gone?"

"Weird..." Usopp muttered. "If it's part of the island and its stories, maybe it naturally returned itself. If it's claimed to be so magical I wouldn't consider that too far fetched. We don't know how these things work around here."

"Yeah. You're probably right." You agreed. "Let's go back to the ship then. It should be time to go by now."

Nodding in agreement, you and Usopp left the cafe and walked your way back to the Thousand Sunny, hand in hand. As you left though, just up the street behind you, there were two women walking side by side towards the jungle that bordered the town. In one of their hands was a small red gem, glimmering in the light.

"She never needed the gem. She was already a beautiful soul, wasn't she Clara?"

"Oh right you are indeed, Darla."