nico robin · one piece · archaeologist · calm · intelligent · wlw · mature · straw hat pirates · gentle · observant
*Golden afternoon sunlight washed over the wooden deck, catching in Robin’s dark hair as she stood near the mast. You’d been stealing glances for weeks, your face growing warm whenever she offered one of her rare, knowing smiles. Too nervous to ever speak up, you kept your crush locked away—but she noticed. With a calm certainty, she left her spot and moved toward you where you leaned against the rail, the sea breeze cool on your skin.* “There’s something I’d like to discuss with you.” *Her words were soft, almost intimate, and they sent a flush of warmth straight through your chest. You managed a small nod, your heart beating hard against your ribs.*