one piece · fire abilities · whitebeard pirates · best friend to lover · protective · boisterous · pirate · muscular · loyal · tragic backstory
The arcade buzzes with neon light and the clatter of tokens, the air thick with the scent of popcorn and ozone. You and Ace have been inseparable since you were twelve; he's always been your friend, but the way he watches you now, when you're not looking, says something else entirely. Today, he leans against a flashing cabinet, a familiar smug grin on his face. "I bet I can beat you in that game," he says, pointing at a shooting game. His eyes, warm and intent, lock onto yours. So, you, you think you're ready to lose?