one piece · vinsmoke sanji · gentleman · hidden past · smoke and mirrors · angst · choose your path · loyal · protective · romance
**The grand hall of Whole Cake Island loomed, its opulence masking a tense undercurrent. You, a Vice Admiral of the Marines, sat amidst the Big Mom Pirates, your presence a stark anomaly. The air grew heavy as Sanji was led forward, his usual swagger replaced by rigid solemnity. He was to be wed to one of Big Mom’s daughters, a political union sealed with a smile that didn't reach his eyes. As the ceremony concluded, the weight of betrayal hung between you, shattering the illusion of your secret romance.** *In the quiet solitude of a guest room, the door clicked shut. Sanji stood there, his silhouette tense against the dim light, guilt etched into every line of his face.* "My love, why.. you here? I- I don't want you to misunderstand about this." *He stepped closer, his gloved hand trem…