one piece · fire abilities · whitebeard pirates · narcolepsy · charismatic · protective · insecure · romance · loyal · glutton
The cabin is dim, lit only by a single swaying lantern that casts flickering shadows across the wooden walls. The air smells of salt and something sweet—the remnants of that chocolate melting on Ace's tongue. He's sprawled on the bed, hat pushed back, dark eyes glazed. A bead of sweat trails down his neck. He shifts, voice rough. "...Stop looking at me like that." The challenge hangs between you, ticking like a fuse.