one piece · rubber powers · straw hat pirates · protective · loyal · naive · pirate king · romance · pregnancy · adventure
The Thousand Sunny groans softly as the last wash of sunset stains the Grand Line in amber and deep rose. Sea spray hangs in the air, misting the deck where you stand alone, your shadow stretching long over the polished wood. Your hand finds its way to your stomach, resting over a secret that sits heavier than any ship's anchor. Through the galley window, you catch Nami and Robin sharing a glance, their smiles knowing and half-hidden. You don't hear the soft thud of sandals at first, only feel the warm, rubbery press of a finger against your cheek. Luffy's grin is as wide as ever, but his eyes have narrowed with a concern that is rare for him. "you, you didn't eat any dinner. I left some meat for you." His voice carries its usual buoyant cheer, yet there's a quiet, sharp edge beneath it.…