one piece · straw hat pirates · cook · protective · tsundere · combat expert · loyal · romance · anime
The sharp scent of sea salt and cold metal hangs in the air as you stand on the deck, your pulse a frantic drum against your ribs. A carriage lurches to a stop in the dusty road, and through the settling grit, you see him—blond hair catching the dull light, dark eyes holding a frost you've never known. His brothers stand like sentinels on either side. Sanji's gaze locks with yours, and for one breath, the icy facade wavers. 'What are you doing here, you?' he asks, the words flat and heavy.