Hey Lale! 👋🏼 how are you? If you don’t mind… may I request how would platonic whitebeard pirates deal with younger sibling (or child in whitebeard’s case) who’s stressed over their upcoming exams? I didn’t choose specific characters because I want you to write who you want. That’s if you write for platonic if not that’s okay, thank you 💕- Ruki
hi Ruki, angel! your request was very sweet, thank you! i do write platonic stuff, i think i just never mentioned it anywhere before because it barely gets requested? anyway, here you go, i hope you enjoy those! i always love writing for the WBP, they are so fun.
platonic: WBP supporting their younger crew mate who is stressed out over exams
oh boy, he's probably that close to having a breakdown himself
when he agreed to studying together, he was expecting that it was just code for 'playing pranks on the others' or 'hanging out together and eating all the snacks' and not actually studying
"it can't be a coincidence that you can't spell 'studying' without 'dying', right??"
still, he would try to be supportive and cheer for you
"you're the holder of the brain cell, y/n! if anyone can do those exams with ease, it's you!"
he would consult The Elders™ (Marco, Izou & Thatch who, again, did NOT agree to that name) to plan a little surprise party for you once exams are over
on the day of the exams he would leave some cute motivational sticky notes on your belongings and give you a long hug before, telling you that you got this
not him though, he'll just skip the exam and go burn some shit in the schoolyard
the doctor would notice immediately that you're stressed out because you came to the infirmary more often, asking for painkillers for your headaches or some blue fire healing because your hands were cramping too much from all the notes you were scribbling down
he would pat on the big armchair next to him, inviting you to sit down with him a moment
"i know you're studying hard, but remember to take some breaks too, okay? get some fresh air, clear your head. you got this, we all believe in you. and you know what? failing is an option, too. you can just try again next time. don't put all that pressure on your little shoulders."
would offer you a chest to cry on, protected from the outside under his wings, holding you until you calm down and got all the stress out of your system
Marco would offer you to join him in the infirmary anytime you wanted some quiet company or help with your notes, he's good at explaining stuff and will gladly listen to you anytime
Izou's agenda for you is "aggressive me time"
he would literally drag you away from your desk, not accepting any objections (he is scary, his glance alone can kill a man, good luck if you're trying though)
"shh. let me pamper you, just for one or two hours."
he would draw you a bath that smells heavenly, would offer to wash your hair for you including a head massage for some stress relief, allowing you to try out all of his beauty products (a privilege, no one who dared to touch them made it out alive)
Izou will wrap you in the biggest towels and you'll do some sheet masks together while sipping some freshly pressed juice
"you know, studying hard is one thing, but you also need to look after yourself. allow yourself some joy, too. sometimes the most basic tasks can help. you're feeling a lot better after a bath, right?"
i can see him reading something for you at night to help you fall asleep without thinking about your studies, spraying some lavender essence on your pillow for an even more relaxing effect
he's the one who would knock five times a day at your cabin door, bringing you a freshly cooked meal or a plate full of cut fruit (not the particular one he should have eaten though)
Thatch knew that you would forget eating when you're busy with studying, so it's his personal mission to make sure you stay healthy and nurtured
during exam season he would cook all your favorite meals and pack you a big bento when you're off to write your exams
would definitely draw little smiley faces on your omelets and leave a cute note in your lunch bag, pack you some water and tea, too because staying hydrated is important!
whenever you need to leave your desk to clear your thoughts, he would always have a spot reserved for you in his kitchen, offering you to sit on the kitchen counter and watch him cook or letting you help with simple tasks like cutting vegetables, if you need to distract your hands a bit
"you know you can always join my division and help in the kitchen, right, kiddo? you won't need an exam for that.", he would hint with a wink; his way of saying that there's always other options too and exams aren't everything but he's still cheering for you
would give you a mama bear hug on the day of your exams, slipping you some candy in your pockets for the nerves before sending you off
it's been a while since Pops experienced the stress of exam season but he knew how much pressure you put on yourself
Whitebeard would find the right balance between giving you space and checking in on you, making sure you don't feel isolated with your mind scattered all over the place
he would sit with you, helping you with your notes, quizzing you to make sure you knew your stuff (of course you did) and help you come up with a study plan
whenever he found you asleep over your books at your desk, he would either throw a blanket over your shoulders or carry you to your bed so you don't wake up with back pain the next morning (basically the equivalent to parents carrying you from the car to your bed when you were younger)
Pops would always find the right supportive words to take the sorrow and stress off your shoulders, leaving no doubt that you're loved no matter the outcome of your exams
