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You walked through the sunny, finding yourself bored with the day. While you had a lot of fun and exciting moments with this crew, you noticed that you often found it dull. You took a nap, helped with some fishing, and read a small book. You felt
Like clawing your eyes out and were about to start causing trouble yourself if your captain didn’t. You glided your fingertips along the wall, attempting to find someone awake and willing to cause some trouble. You rounded a corner and heard a crash from
Down the hall, followed by a string of ows. You quickly walk down, and open the door to the workshop, seeing Usopp jumping holding his foot. You felt it was safe to assume it was the large, heavy-looking pipe that was on the floor.
You had nothing better to do for the day, so you were more than willing to help Usopp out with whatever contraption he was trying to make today.
You smirked looking over at the man, “looks like you dropped something” you said, pointing at the pipe.
He shoots you a look super quick “Thanks, I’m aware” he said hissing through the pain as he let go of his foot.
You chuckled, exiting the doorway, and walking fully into the room. You bent over, grabbing the pipe off the floor.
“Was you needing this, or should I put it back?” you asked, putting the heavy pipe on your shoulder, and looking over at him.
“I- Yeah, put it on the ground over there. “He said pointing to where he had his tools all set up.
You walked to his makeshift workstation on the ground, putting the pipe down before sitting down on the opposite side to where he would be. You eyed everything he had set out, looks like he was making something new today. Usopp watched you, confused as you
Make yourself comfortable in his workspace.
“What are you making?” You asked, looking over at Usopp, snapping him back to reality. He sighed and limped over, ignoring your question.
“Do you need Chopper?” you chuckled mockingly.
“NO, IT’S JUST SORE!” he yelled at you with a huff. Usopp sat down, looking at all of his supplies, then sighed.
“I’m not strong like you guys. I keep losing, and it makes us all look bad,” he spoke, his sadness dripping from his voice.
You raised an eyebrow, looking over into his eyes “That's what this mess is about. I don’t think anyone believes you make us look bad.” You spoke softly, attempting to reassure him. You knew no one saw Usopp as useless, yet he seemed to never get those thoughts
Out of his head.
“You don’t know that. You will obviously say what I want to hear. You always say things like these.” he said putting his goggles down, trying to hide his eyes from you.
“What has gotten into you, usually you drop this quickly after I reassure you... Did someone say something?” You started to sound irritated, annoyed at the prospect that someone would blatantly insult a crewmember in their face.
He just huffed, shaking his head no. He wouldn’t tell you if someone did, the trouble you would cause being far more painful than the insult. You had a habit of being protective of your friends, as did everyone on the ship.
“Hey, you’re the sniper of the Straw Hats, don’t forget that Usopp. If you were that bad, do you think you would be on the crew of the future king of the pirates?” You attempted to wave off his worry, smiling as you did.
“Yeah, whatever you say,” he said blankly, still obviously worked up.
“Usopp... You know you’re a sniper, right? You can’t compare yourself to someone like Luffy or Zoro.” You moved, leaning in a bit attempting to look him in the eyes.
“Thanks, that helps,” he said irritated, attempting to move his face away from you.
You groaned at his response, him clearly not understanding what you meant. You were determined to make this man feel better now, it was your life’s mission! With a smile on your face, you push all his mess to the side with your arm, trying to clear a path to
The man. Usopp was quick to try and keep everything together as you shove it away, grabbing tools before they roll to the other end of the room. Once you are satisfied, with them all moved out of your path, you start to scooch over, trying to sit next to Usopp.
“What are you trying to do?” Usopp asked, trying to reorganize everything the way he had it, not bothering to look over at you.
You yawn, acting like you are stretching before you quickly wrap your arms around him in a tight hug. He naturally struggles, attempting to get away making you tighten your grip on him.
“Ugh! I get it, I get it! Let go!!” he yelled, attempting to push you away.
“Nah, I think I’m comfortable.” You said, ignoring all of his attempts to push you away.
“I give up Y/N, you can let go.” slumping down in your arms.
“I think I’ll keep holding on. I have more I want to say.” You said loosening your grip on him but kept him in the hug.
“Now what I was trying to say is; that a sniper can’t compare to people Like Zoro, Luffy, or even me. The thing you need to keep in mind, however, is we can’t compare to you. Usopp you are special, just like everyone on this ship.” You noticed him perk up a bit,
using it as your sign to keep going
“I can’t shoot for shit, but you, you’re amazing man! You can’t compare yourself to us in close-range fights, that is unfair to yourself. Everyone on the crew is good at something, and bad at others.” you finally released your grip from him, letting him decide
When he was ready to pull away from you.
Usopp remained leaned up against you, looking over to smile, flush crossing his face from the complements as his eye started to water
“Thanks, I think I needed that.” He said with a sigh. “You’re amazing yourself.”