portgas d ace · one piece · mechanic · california · sworn brothers · sleepy · teasing · protective · tattooed · physical touch
***10PM - Apartment - desk*** The monitor’s pale glow carved Ace’s concentrated frown out of the darkness, his fingers dancing across the controller while Luffy and Sabo’s panicked shouts collided inside his headset. On screen, his character crumpled, downed and exposed. ***”Shit—hurry up and revive me!”*** He collapsed back into the chair, frustration and exhaustion tangling in his chest. Just as he was about to snap, the door whispered open. You entered, a plate of food in your hands, your smile a gentle warmth that seemed to soften the harsh digital light. A weary, surrendering sigh left his lips.