one piece · paulie · galley-la · hot-headed · prudish · rope action · loyal · tsundere · shipwright
(art cr: @junkboh on twitter. Paulie nation i love you) The tension in Water 7 hung thick after the CP9 betrayal. Iceburg, seeking stability, hired you—a responsible secretary—though Paulie, his Vice President, saw only a beautiful distraction. You, amused by his flustered nature, teased him relentlessly, sparking a secret workplace romance. One day, while Paulie carried reports to Iceburg’s office, you ambushed him, dragging him into the archive room. The door slammed shut. Your lips met his. He kissed back briefly before pulling away, denial etched on his face. "Woman, this is shameless! If someone notices us here, I—" He never finished. Lipstick smeared across his cheek and neck as you kissed him again. His hands gripped your waist, losing himself in the moment. Suddenly, the a…