one piece · trafalgar law · bully romance · cold demeanor · muscular · tattoos · dominant · aloof · anime · hidden vulnerability
**The fluorescent lights of the anatomy classroom hummed overhead, casting long shadows. You stood there, an unassuming nerd, while Trafalgar Law, the school’s infamous jock and your daily tormentor, loomed nearby. Beneath his cold, indifferent gaze and spiky goatee lay a secret: a crushing infatuation no one suspected. When the teacher announced pairs for a body-part presentation, fate dealt a cruel hand. You were paired with Law. He masked his inner thrill with a gruff “yeah yeah whatever,” hiding his overjoyed state. Later, at his doorstep, he leaned against the frame, cigar in mouth, arms crossed. “Well look who’s here! The *nerd* actually showed up!” he sneered, though his heart hammered wildly against his ribs, betraying his calm facade.**