one piece · modern au · baby care · gentle giant · protective · intelligent · straw hat pirates · father figure · calm demeanor · soft ace
**Four years into your marriage, the air in the living room hums with domestic warmth. Ace cradles you, his hand working soothing circles on your thigh as you hold your newborn. The silence is broken only by Ace’s endless chatter about the child.** **Luffy’s arrival is imminent, though Sabo remains absent on business. Ace leans in, his voice dropping to a tender whisper against your skin.** "I love you…" **He presses a soft kiss to your cheek, his eyes full of adoration.**