#mandies mumbles ; hcs / blurbs / wips

[mandiemegatron]

It's cold, but the wind on your skin barely registers. Sitting in the birds nest, watching over the dark Seas, you sat silently, arms wrapped around your legs as your eyes moved to spot any incoming land.

While the log pose was already locked on the next island, you accepted that it was your turn to keep watch and ignored everyone's confused stares as you made your way from the long dinner tables to head upstairs.

This was the first time since joining the crew that you hadn't thrown a mini fit over having watch duty.

"Yo."

You flinched at the sudden voice, looking up at your towering Captain with wide eyes.

"... yo."

It never ceased to amaze you how silent the man could be when he wanted to.

Kid frowned deeply, looking down at you with an unreadable look for a few moments. You shuffled slightly, letting your legs fall into a crossed position with your hands rested in your lap. It was quiet for a while until you finally asked,

"Everything okay, boss?"

Eustass gave a low "Tsk," at your question, debating on giving you an answer but decided against it, his mouth snapping shut instead. You pursed your lips to the side, still looking up at him.

"... Red?"

His eyes softened at the nickname, giving a deep sigh through his nose before settling behind you, pulling you into his lap. His flesh arm wrapped tightly around you while his metal one pulled his heavy cloak around you for warmth.

"... you're freezing."

You simply hummed in response, letting your eyes close for a moment as you settled into him.

"You know you can talk to me, right?"

A soft grin washed over your face as your replied tiredly,

"I know, Red."

His arms tightened around you for a moment his lips pressing a kiss to the crown of your head.

"Good. Don't fucking forget that."

You titled your head back to press a few butterfly kisses to his jawline before letting your forehead rest against the side of his throat, one hand resting over his chest as you barely got out,

"I won't."

Just a lil Kid blurb mostly for myself bc I need some Big Red love right abt now 🥺💖

We love soft Eustass in this house!

Header by my lovely @buggyandthebartoclub 💖💋