requested by Malyden✨
warnings - none
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In the bustling shipyard of Water 7, Paulie, the master shipwright, found himself captivated by the spirited member of the Straw Hat Pirates, Y/N. As they collaborated on ship repairs, Paulie discovered a deep connection, one that extended beyond the bonds of wood and iron.
One day, as the Straw Hat crew prepared to set sail, Paulie couldn't suppress his feelings any longer. He mustered the courage to confess his affection to Y/N, revealing the genuine emotions that had grown within him.
Caught by surprise, Y/N paused, considering the unexpected turn of events. The crew gathered, curious about the unfolding scene. Sensing the sincerity in Paulie's words, Y/N reciprocated the feelings, realizing that love had quietly blossomed amidst the chaos of their adventures.
United by their newfound connection, Y/N faced a difficult decision. In a heartfelt conversation, they decided to leave the Straw Hat crew, choosing a life with Paulie in Water 7. The Straw Hats, though sad to part with cherished member, respected their choice and bid them a fond farewell.
As the ship set sail without them, Paulie and Y/N embraced their new journey, intertwining their lives in the shipyard's embrace. Their love story became a whispered legend among the shipwrights of Water 7, a testament to the unexpected paths that the seas of life could lead one to.
A year later, the Straw Hat Pirates returned to Water 7, their ship docking in the familiar shipyard. The atmosphere was charged with excitement and anticipation as the crew reunited with old friends and allies. Among the crowd, Paulie and Y/N observed from a distance, their lives now deeply intertwined with the rhythm of Water 7.
Luffy, the captain of the Straw Hats, couldn't contain his enthusiasm as he approached the couple. "Hey, Paulie! Y/N! We've been through so much, and we've missed you both. How about joining us? Pleaseee!"
Paulie and Y/N exchanged a glance, a silent conversation passing between them. Despite the love they found in Water 7, the call of adventure echoed in their hearts. With a shared nod, they stepped forward, ready to join the Straw Hat Pirates.
The shipyard buzzed with joy as old friends reunited. Franky, the shipwright with a strong bond to Water 7, gave Paulie a hearty pat on the back.
As the Straw Hats welcomed them, Paulie and
Y/N felt a sense of belonging. With a renewed spirit, they boarded the Thousand Sunny, ready to embrace the adventures that awaited them alongside the crew that had become their extended family. The sails unfurled, and as the ship set sail once more, Water 7 bid them a temporary farewell, knowing that the sea had a way of weaving destinies together and apart.
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