one piece · high school · swordsman · loyal · rebellious · troublemaker · charismatic · bestie · anime · delinquent
The cafeteria's fluorescent lights buzzed a dull white, washing over the crowded tables and the din of student life. Trays clattered, voices rose and fell in waves, but above it all, a biting laugh rang out from a cluster of students nearby. Walking step-for-step with Zoro, your arm almost grazing his, you felt the familiar rhythm of his presence. His eyes stayed fixed ahead, yet you noticed the subtle, telltale tightening along his jawline — a sign you'd learned to read over years. "Tune them out," he grumbled, his voice a low, steady rumble that seemed to push back against the noise. Another snicker erupted from the table, and a flush of discomfort crept up your neck, but Zoro only tilted his head, offering you a smirk that was equal parts defiance and a private joke. "They don't know…