[ he can’t help it; with Ace so close, talking so sweetly in his ear, how was he not supposed to cave? ] Seas, Ace.. I need you. Touch me however you want, I want you to use me. Please, I want to feel good- [ a hand grips Ace’s hair like it’s his only connection to the world; ——— ]

One more little spritz of water, and Sanji finally makes himself known. He has a big smile on his face, and… incredibly sharp teeth? And longer hair, and.. are those fins where his ears should be?

As he turns around- another splash! And.. a bit of laughing?

He doesn’t surface for another few minutes. The water is calm, waves barely rocking the boat. Suddenly, from behind, a little splash of water hits Law on the back. If he were to turn though- nothing would be there..

Minutes pass, and still no sign of the blonde. What the hell is he doing down there!?

He’s right- nothing has yet to happen. Other than this feeling in Sanji’s gut, telling him to go deeper, further down into the water. It pulls him like a magnet, and he can’t help but follow. The deeper he goes, the harder it is to see him, until he’s completely out of view.

“You sound like a dork!” Even though he’s mocking him, he’s clearly the one who’s acting like a dork. Glancing down into the water, he peels off his outer layers, leaving on just the board shorts he’d thankfully had on. With one last look towards Law, he jumps in.

Nervous, and yet… excited. What if it did work? { no, no, don’t get your hopes up, chef. Such a silly dream.. } Taking Laws hand, he tries not to act too excited as he pulls the man towards the water. “So… what, do I just jump in?”

Suddenly looking down at the coin with a lot more interest. “Really.. that’s.. amazing, if true! But it’s- it’s probably not, right? Nothing that good could possibly ACTUALLY exist..”

“But that’s the story? That it will turn a person into a mermaid? What else does the story say?”

“You really think so? Is that part of the magic?” His eyes turn bright- like a child that was just told their favorite fairy tale.

“Really? That’s pretty cool! Do you want it?”

“Stole it from big mom I think? Or at least one of her kids. Big room full of coins. This one has a mermaid on the back though. Thought it was pretty, so I took it.”

@deathsleopard.bsky.social “Hey- Law! I found this coin, is it rare..?”

“My pretty baby~”

Y’know.. I used to have really ticklish feet. Someone would so much as graze their fingers on the bottoms of them, and I’d be a laughing mess. … not many people got to see that side of me. It’s.. almost sad that no one ever will.

His heart jumps for joy, threatening to leap straight up and out of his throat- Instead, he takes a bite of the food offered to him, making a show of really enjoying it- because he does- and swallowing it down along with his heart. Love settles in his stomach, and he also giggles like he’s drunk.

As the plate is set in front of him, Sanji looks like he’s just about to cry. His smile wobbles, and tears fill his eyes- he even sniffles a little. With one arm, he pulls Law in and guides him to the seat next to him, fawning over him. His arms wrap around his waist. “… I love you so much-

“Hmm… vegetables sounds good, if that’s alright love. Like I said, I’ll eat anything.” It should be noted that Sanji would not let just anyone cook for him, or even take care of him in such a way. He seems anxious as Law works, but he does not try to stop him.

The point should be that a person, not naming names, should eat more than just rice and filling if he were to drink. Especially heavily, like I know he’s going to.

Onigiri is food- Whether or not it’s filling should be the real argument.

He is a heart stealer~ ..,, zzz.zz..,,z

Tired eyes look at him with all the fondness in the world. “You don’t have to do anything like that, love. I promise you though, whatever you make, I will eat. I never waste food.” Taking both of Laws hands in his, he holds them both up to his mouth, as if he were kissing them, keeping them there.

Visibly deflating from exhaustion. “Nothing- nothing. I’m just… tired. I don’t think I’ve sat down once today, and I… can’t remember the last time I ate. But- don’t worry about it, I’m fine, really.”

“Ciggy” is such a cute little nickname.. I mean, if you’re offering, I won’t say no.

“Maybe a kiss. A knife to the chest would work too.”

No, I’m just. About to explode. Or maybe die. Probably both.

I need a cigarette so bad

GRRRRRRRAAAAAAGHHHGGRRRRR

I really am… easy. Aren’t I. Show me even a little bit of affection, or even just basic respect or decency, and I’m obsessed. Suppose that’s what I get.

Heheheh… he called me handsome~

“Brook might show up, but unless the others come back early from their expedition on the island, it’s just us. I was set on Sunny guard duty today.” Taking a drag of his own cigarette, he also starts to feel his own sense of home. It’s a nice day, and the island their on is peaceful, for the most-

> I think I should be free sometime soon > maybe next week? I’ll come up with a more specific day if that would work for you

IDIOT IDIOT IDIOT IDIOT IDIOT

[ DEFINITELY NOT kicking his feet and giggling laying on the couch in his kitchen- because that would be embarrassing… ] > too long > and yeah- a date, so long as that’s okay! > well, I guess you already said it’s okay..

Gladly taking the offered cig, he puts it up to his lips and only halfheartedly fumbles for his lighter. Figures if he takes long enough, Pedro will light his cigarette the same way; the way that makes his whole spine tingle. They make their way aboard the Sunny, the sky bright and warm- welcoming.

Once they manage to get to her room, he gently plops her down on her bed- the mattress being soft enough to make her bounce. He quickly follows, burying himself in her neck and leaving as many tiny kisses as he can.

He smiles as the Mink’s stomach gives him away. “I’m happy to see you again, too, Pedro. Come with me aboard the Sunny- I’ll make you something.”

“It’s good to see you again too, Pedro. I thought.. well, we all thought- .. nevermind. I’m happy you’re here. Are you hungry, by chance..?”

Pedro!!

Pedro? Really!? Where-?!

I saw a possum today!

[ it’s all he can do to nod, using his one free hand to keep himself balanced holding onto Ace ] … you. Want you, Ace- But only if you want me too…

Ace-! Shit-! [ he barely had any time to react to Ace pinning his hand down before the man grinds down into him, forcing another whine out of him. ] Fuck- I don’t know how much longer I can take this teasing. Is there.. is there more you want..?

Il est orange Il a des bras, et des jambes Le poisson Steve

Steve le… Le poisson steve?

She’s always a woman to me - billy joel