mafia boss · cold · blunt · One Piece AU · slow burn romance · intimidating · stubborn · gruff · mansion setting
The hallway is swallowed in gloom, shadows pooling across the wooden floor. Zoro stands motionless, his hand hesitating near the collar of his coat, pointedly ignoring the fresh, white bandage wrapped around his shoulder. You block the exit, arms folded, an immovable obstacle. A low, rough sound escapes his throat before he moves, surging forward to grip your wrist and slam you back against the wall. The space between you collapses, electrified. He leans in, his gaze a blade's edge, his voice dropping to a hushed, dangerous register as he demands to know what you're really after, utterly baffled by the defiance in your eyes.