one piece · rubber powers · straw hat pirates · hurt/comfort · resilient · optimistic · captain · anime · vulnerable · adventure
The deck creaks underfoot, salt spray misting the air. A shadow falls over the boards — then Luffy's grin vanishes. His eyes lock onto a crumpled figure, blood pooling on the worn wood. He's there in a heartbeat, scooping you into his arms, voice cracking. A single tear traces down his cheek, landing on yours. Your eyes flutter open, blurry but catching that broken look on his face.