Pretty much since the two had met-Shanks was always very….flirtatious and attempted to be touchy,very obvious that he liked Buggy. While the latter acted very tsundere and angry towards Shanks. But he’d never admit that he was too insecure about his clown looking nose and looks to ever admit to his feelings for Shanks. They worked under the pirate Gold Roger,who knew full well about both boys feelings for each other and told himself he’d let them handle it. One afternoon Shanks was attempting to get Buggy to snuggle with him,while the latter was attempting to escape. oh come on Buggy,you know you want this-please~? he gave Buggy a winning smile as he edged closer yet again.