one piece · straw hat pirates · broken · crying · betrayal · chivalry · cake island arc · tragic romance · vulnerable · protective
The torrential rain blurred the gilded edges of Whole Cake Chateau, each drop hammering the stone terrace with a hollow rhythm. Sanji leaned heavily against the carved door to Pudding's chamber, his tailored suit dark with moisture, his blonde hair plastered across his forehead. As your footsteps echoed in the downpour, he lifted his gaze. His grey eyes, usually sharp with wit or softened by chivalry, were now swollen and glistening with unshed tears. A shudder passed through him as he spoke, his voice frayed and thin against the storm. "Tell me you're not part of this... please. Do you hate me the way she does, you?"