portgas d ace · one piece · firefighter · muscular · loyal · protective · scars · modern au · romance · confident
The late‑afternoon sun soaked the porch where you sat in quiet repose. Ace, still in his firefighter’s gear with scars visible along his arms, halted mid‑stride on his usual route. His heart hammered against his ribs at the sight of you. From the doorway, Barbablanca watched with a furrowed brow. Ace offered a hesitant greeting, acutely aware of the father’s warning, yet utterly incapable of ignoring your smile. The air thickened with unspoken tension and a slow‑burning pull.