Chapter 1: New Town, New Job, New Love

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For a while now, you've been laid back against cushioned seats. Sun baking your delicate skin through the transparent windows. And even though the images outside your window hasn't changed in hours, you knew the great shining sea was passing by. Much like the seagulls following the sea train you were transporting by.

To be straight up, this was your first ever time riding the famous sea train created by your now current boss Iceburg. Yup, Iceburg, the mayor of Water 7, visited your town by sea train. Inviting you to work on his largest, most skilled working docks he ran over in his town of water. Clearly you didn't say no to his job offer. Why else would you be on his train to Water 7?

Luckily, Iceburg gave you a small home near work. Just large enough for your needs that kept distance and travel to an absolute minimum. A quite sudden change in lifestyle, but you didn't mind. Building ships meant the world to you, now you were moving into the shipbuilding capital of the world.

"Why can't this train go any faster?"

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The trip to Water 7 was fairly short after your unnecessary comment. It was almost as if the train sped up to meet your needs. Crazy talk right? But you'll never know.

You gathered your bags, three bags in all. Stepping out of your booth to exit the train. One of the conductors took one of your bags, gently taking your hand for support as you stepped down from the train to the stepping stool below.

"Have a great day miss!" The conductor waved goodbye with a smug grin.

"Heh heh, you too!" You giggled back. "Oh hey Iceburg!" You exclaimed running forward to your violet haired boss who looked as if he was waiting just for your arrival.

Squeak!

Tyrannosaurus squeaked happily, jumping from Iceburg's breast pocket and onto your shoulder. "And its nice to see you too," you nuzzled your cheek into the fluffy creature. "So what brought you two here?" I had no idea he'd actually wait around just for me. He's a mayor for crying out loud!

Iceburg grinned, ruffling the tuft of hair on his pet's little noggin'. "Thought I'd escort you down to the docks myself" Iceburg looked as if flattered that you were so happy so see him.

"Lucky me to have a boss like you," seriously. Wow!

"Not really when he can't do anything on his own," Kalifa pointed out in such a snobbish tone, it disgusted you to the point that it made you want to punch her right in her expressionless face. But then again Iceburg is a busy man, she's only his assistant right?

"I can handle myself Kalifa," Iceburg says with authority. But it washed away as soon as he began picking away at his nose with his pinky. Much like a monkey. Now you understood Kalifa completely. "The day is young. Lets get to work" Iceburg spun around leading the way. Still picking at his nose without care.

"Wow" you followed with a slight shake of the head. At least he's pretty interesting.

Despite being pretty emotionless most of the time, Iceburg wanted to give his new Foreman a tour of the City of Water itself. Showing you around the lively marketplace, renting a Yagada to travel along waterways. And lastly his lively shipbuilding dock named Dock 1. Many of his loyal shipwrights greeted you and their boss with enthusiastic 'hellos' and 'good mornings'. You returned a 'hello' back here and there with enlightening smiles to everyone.

"And here's the other Foreman you'll be working along with. I have business to attend, so I'll meet back with you all later," Iceburg left you with a small group of unique looking men. Each man had at least one unique characteristic that made them stand out from any crowd.

"I thought there was supposed to be five of you?" You asked before even bothering to introduce even yourself.

"Oh yeah, Paulie isn't here right now," The tallest of the group of four was a tan slender boy. He stepped forward with a small amused chuckle. The boy had dirty blond hair, hidden behind his baseball cap. Bright wide eyes and a rectangular nose. Resting a hand upon your back.

"Coo coo! He's probably running from the debt collectors again," The most eye pleasing man's pigeon spoke instead of him, he wore a white tank top that shows off his well developed muscles. Long raven flowing hair that draped over his shoulders, a black top hat to match his overall look.

"Yeah I don't doubt that one bit," long nose chuckled. "So (Y/n), Iceburg has told us about your arrival. Guess we should introduce ourselves. I'm Kaku," he rested a hand upon his chest before outstretching his arm to point at the pigeon boy. "That's Lucci," and next came the dark skinned burly man. "Tilestone, and lastly Lulu," you snickered at the cute name for such a manly looking man.

"Well it's nice to finally meet you all. Iceburg had also brought you all up but I had no clue who was who," with a shy giggle, you shook hands with each and every man standing before you. Their palms were sweaty to the touch, a sense of disgust rolled right over you. Wiping your palms into side of your jeans for a quick clean up.

"Hey, is this the new girl?" Startled, you spun around upon hearing this low gravely voice snap from behind. A blonde man stood nearly looming over you. Immediately, his sense of fashion caught your eye. Really bright and neat in attire. Yet he held a fierce amber gaze that could look directly into your soul.

"Yeah, that's me," you held out a hand, expecting this mystery man to return the motioned handshake. Instead, he turned his nose up at you. Taking the cigar from between his lips to shake off some ashes from the embering end.

Kaku sighed, "Paulie it wouldn't hurt to be nice for a change."

"I didn't insult her. Isn't that enough?" You scoffed hearing how unreasonably rude your fellow coworker came off to be.

"Any lady deserves some respect to the very least," Lulu grumbled with authority. Messing with his unmanageable tuft of hair with his left hand.

"I respect her don't get me wrong," Paulie chuckled with a childish grin that you couldn't help but love.

"Wow!" Kaku gasped.

"Coo coo! Same!" Lucci spoke with his usual poker face.

"Huh?" You tilted your head slightly in confusion.

"I have never seen the day when Paulie hasn't insulted a woman in one way or another," Kaku was still in a state of shock. Yet everything still came off as confusing. There was a few missing links.

"I only have problems with how women dress Kaku. And this little lady isn't showing any indecency. I like her already," you took a second to look over your attire. You were really only wearing a pair of jeans, t-shirt, and a light jacket to match.

"Well he isn't wrong," you shrugged.

"Lets just cut this chit chat short. We have ships to build. And you," Paulie caught you by the shoulder with a slight hiss to his speech. "Just because you're a woman doesn't mean you get treated differently around here. You got that?" Paulie was definitely one to take authority. You'd follow him to the depths of the earth.

"Of course!" You put up your thumb with a treasured grin. Paulie smirked back, letting you run free. Returning to work as he intended.

"First day in Water 7 and I think I have fallen for one of my coworkers," it was a silly day dream of yours. Falling for the first man to make you smile in the new city.

"Don't even think about it," Kaku stepped forward. You blushed out of embarrassment, your little monologued phrase wasn't meant to be heard by others.

"W-why?" You couldn't help but stutter.

"Paulie REALLY doesn't like women. You're better off with anyone other than him. Unless you like mentally abusive relationships, then by all means go ahead," Kaku didn't turn down your interest in this blonde coworker of yours at all. It actually made you want Paulie more.

"I heard you. But Paulie has some potential. Won't hurt unless you try," Kaku sighed once more. You were going to get hurt no doubt.

"Paulie you better play nice to her..."

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