Usopp X Reader 💕One Shots💕

Let's Change That

"God, he's so adorable." you though, leaning back against the mast. "Ugh, what am I thinking?"

Shaking your thoughts from your head you watched another game commence once again, this one being dodgeball. Sanji was the first one to be hit out of the game, which was surprising given his natural competitive nature and skill. You figured it was on purpose though, as he made a beeline for the kitchen behind you mere seconds after being hit. After a few minutes of the game going on Sanji returned from the kitchen back on deck and made his way over to you, holding a tray topped with three wide pink cups in his hands.

"A latte for the beautiful bystander~" He offered, bending down to you with the tray.

"Oh! You know, I'd actually love one. Thank you, Sanji!" You replied, smiling up at him as you took a cup.

"Anything for you, _______-chwan~!" He swooned, hearts in his eyes as he flopped upright and spun away back to the group, presumably to give the ladies the other two mugs.

"What a loon." You mumbled, looking down at your latte.

The drink itself was actually kind of cute. The foam was pink, and poured to be in the shape of a heart. You smiled, finding it cute, and taking a hearty sip. It was brewed to perfection as always, giving you a sweet chocolaty aftertaste. Sanji's drinks were always undeniably delicious, and it warmed your cold little heart a bit. The love of your crew was really something else. When you looked up from your drink, you saw that all the action had stopped and everyone was taking a drink break. Where the second tray of drinks came from, you'll never know. But, in the crew's moment of rest, Usopp broke away from the crowd and made his way over to you, waving happily.

"Hey _______! I know you're not a huge fan of today so I thought I'd just come see how you were doing! Y'know, seeing as how you're just sitting here alone and whatnot." He greeted.

"Ah, well I'm not doing too bad right now. This latte is definitely a good pick me up, that's for sure." You replied, smiling up at him. "It's good to see that you're having an excellent time yourself though, with all that winning you've got going on~"

He laughed and took a seat next to you under the mast, filled with pride. "I can't help being this good! It's truly unfortunate." He said dramatically, earning a laugh from you. "But I am a little sad that you can't join us still. Is there any reason why you find Valentine's day so horrible?"

Sipping nonchalantly from your latte you gave him a nervous laugh followed by a sigh, staring into the now ruined latte art. "There is, actually. I do have a reason, but I don't know if you really wanna hear it. It's some sob story kinda shit."

"I mean, if it's alright with you, yeah... I'd really like to know. You worry me sometimes, y'know?" He replied, his gaze softening as he knew this might be a touchy topic for you.

Gripping your cup with both hands you sighed again, a tiny smile making its way to your face for a moment. "I dunno what it is about you but damn, I think you're the only one I'd ever tell this to. Sure, you can know why."

"Aw, I'm truly honoured!" He said with a playful wink.

"Well, I'm gonna be real. I've never actually been on a date. I've had a relationship but... It wasn't a healthy one, so every Valentine's day passed without so much as a nod in my direction, just like any other day." You started.

Usopp stared at you in shock, nearly unable to believe such a thing. "Never? Are you serious?"

"I am. But that's not why I hate Valentine's day so much. My spite comes from the last Valentine's day I had with my ex. I... really wanted it to be special but he didn;t have the same idea. He called me annoying, hit me hard, and left bruises and welts on me that day. He totally blew off the dinner and went after some other girl, telling me that I was dumb so I'd never actually leave him. Obviously I left and here I am, a god damn pirate now but... I have no good memories of this day. It hurts to think about, so I prefer to sit in silence and ignore it." You explained in full, almost glad to get that story off your chest.