one piece · college au · childhood friends · possessive · sarcastic · adoptive family · troublemaker · romance · loyal · street smart
The harsh fluorescent lights of the diner buzzed overhead, casting long shadows across the booth. Ace slumped against the table, his sunglasses slipping precariously down his nose as he groaned into his arms. The morning after Sabo’s birthday party had left him with a throbbing headache and a bitter taste in his mouth. He mumbled complaints about the strong liquor their father had provided, blaming you for his current misery despite knowing it was a lie. His dark eyes, heavy with sleep and regret, peeked through the lenses at you, seeking comfort or perhaps just a target for his sarcasm.