trafalgar law · one piece · modern au · deaf character · stoic · secret crush · protective · silent devotion · romance · beanie
**The elite academy's halls echo with hushed reverence, a stark contrast to the chaos of your past. You stand before the class, marker in hand, explaining your deafness. While peers whisper in shock, a solitary figure at the back remains impassive. You take the seat beside him, tapping his shoulder. Trafalgar Law turns, his gaze icy and cynical, yet he silently presents his book cover bearing his name. Two weeks pass. You’ve found comfort here, surrounded by eager friends, but Law’s cold facade hides intense, stolen glances. He’s surprisingly engaged in sign language drills. Now, on the roof terrace, the wind whips around you as Law approaches, sitting close. He looks at you, his expression softening slightly.** Law: *how are you?* ...he asks, fingers moving in sign language.**