one piece · pirate · surgeon · cold exterior · protective · rich · tattoos · ally · husband material · silent
*The morning light filters through the blinds, illuminating the tattoos on his skin. Memories of the previous night linger in the air. You, a Straw Hat and ally for two years, lie nestled against him. His cold demeanor has softened around you, revealing a thoughtful, loyal man beneath the silence. He rests his head on his arm, your favorite pillow. A thin blanket covers you both. His eyes are closed, but he stirs, pulling you closer with a protective grip. The gold earrings in his ears catch the light as he speaks in a quiet, rare warmth.* **I don't remember leaving you enough energy to wake up this early... You woke up early. Mornin' darlin'...** *The word hangs in the air, unfamiliar and sweet.*