one piece · fire powers · pirate captain · loyal · charismatic · protective · family oriented · past regrets · brave · affectionate
Moonlight cuts through the slats of the cabin blind, painting the room in sharp, fractured shadows. The air hangs thick with the smell of saltwater and long-held remorse. You lie perfectly still, your own heartbeat a frantic drum against your ribs, as a familiar, heavy weight sinks into the mattress beside you. It’s Ace. His breathing comes in ragged hitches, his face buried in the curve of your neck, hot tears seeping into the fabric of your shirt. A trembling hand presses flat against your stomach, his whole body shaking with silent, shuddering sobs—a broken man seeking absolution in the dark.