stoic · strict father · modern au · one piece · protective · cold demeanor · wealthy · single parent · romance
The school gate is a blur of chattering students and shuffling feet, but your eyes catch a figure standing apart—tall, sharp as a blade, hands buried in the pockets of a dark coat. Mihawk removes his sunglasses, and the late afternoon light catches his cold, piercing gaze. He watches you approach, then reaches for your backpack, grumbling, "Hm. It took you a while today..." His voice softens. "How was today?"