Straw Hat Festival

Nothing about it suggested peace.

They could blame their recent encounter at Wano for their alertness.

Perhaps the adrenaline had yet to die out, but this island screamed distraction...which somehow made everyone more cautious...or, in Luffy’s case, more excited.

“SHISHISHI! Let’s go!” Luffy laughed, already halfway over the Sunny’s railing before they’d even properly docked.

“LUFFY!” Nami snapped. “You’re not-!”

Too late. He was gone.

Usopp groaned dramatically. “He’s going to get kidnapped one day. I’m telling you. One day.”

Zoro stretched lazily, resting a hand on his swords. “Who’s dumb enough to kidnap him?”

Sanji exhaled smoke, lazily examining the docks.

“Idiots exist everywhere, marimo.”

Either Zoro didn't pick up on Sanji's taunt, or he acted indifferent.

Robin smiled faintly, stepping onto the dock with quiet curiosity.

“It’s an interesting place. I didn't expect to see an island on route to Egghead."

"Me neither. It barely picked up on the log pose!" Nami chimed in.

"It seems harmless enough. I wonder what kind of history it holds.” Robin observes as she too gets off onto the docks.

Chopper bounced beside her. “Do you think they have new herbs?!”

Franky cracked his knuckles. “Or cola?!”

Brook laughed, light and airy. “Or perhaps beautiful ladies? Though I do not have eyes to see them, yohohoho!”

“DON’T ENCOURAGE HIM,” Nami snapped, pointing at Sanji.

“I don’t need encouragement,” Sanji said smoothly, already walking off. “I have instinct.”

"Okay. Be on the lookout for Luffy! And don't overspend my money!" Nami orders.

"OUR MONEY!" Ussop complains, immediately shut down by Nami's glare.

They mutually agree to split off into groups so no other crew member wanders off.

Nami and Robin walk away, Zoro and Sanji right on the their trail as their usual banter ensues.

Ussop and Chopper run off with excitement, Franky showcasing similar enthusiasm.

Brook joins Jimbe in looking for supplies, the latter keeping Brook away from any women.

Within minutes, the crew scattered across the island, each pulled by their own interests.

And Luffy...

Luffy followed something else entirely.

He didn’t bother asking anyone where to go.

The moment his feet hit the dock, he was already pulled in by the noise. The kind that meant food and something fun waiting around every corner.

The stalls lined up one after the other with things frying, grilling, and steaming. The smell hit him almost immediately.

“Meat…”

He grinned.

Luffy pushed through the crowd without hesitation, weaving past people and slipping between stalls until he reached a long stretch of open vendors.

Skewers, fried snacks, stacked plates of things he didn’t recognize.

His eyes lit up as he leaned over one stall, then another, already halfway into asking for something before getting distracted by the next.

“Woah—what’s that? And that! Can I try that too?!”

The vendor barely had time to respond before Luffy’s attention shifted again, his gaze sweeping across the row;

And then stopping.

Not on food.

On you.

His lovely wife.

Someone his own crew didn't even know about.

It's not like he was trying to hide it. They just hadn't asked.

You were sitting on one of the small stools of a nearby stall, finishing up what looked like a snack, one hand lazily resting against the counter as you handed the vendor some money.

For a second, he didn’t move.

Then the joy hit.

And his entire face broke into a grin.

You stood, brushing your hands together lightly as you thanked the vendor and stepped away from the stall.

That’s when he moved.

Fast.

His arms shot forward, stretching across the space between you in an instant before snapping back, pulling you straight into him.

“Gomu Gomu no—HUG!”

“Luffy?!”

You barely had time to react before he wrapped around you completely, stretchy arms tight and unrelenting, lifting you slightly off your feet with the force of it.

“Shishishi! [name]!!” he laughed, like it was the best thing that could’ve happened to him.

“Luffy!! Put me down-!” you huffed, but there was no real bite to it, your hands already gripping onto him like you weren’t planning to let go either.

Luffy pressed his face into your shoulder, holding you there like he needed to make sure you were actually real.

“I missed you,” he said, simple and honest, voice a little softer than usual with his persistent grin.

Something in your chest tightened.

“…it’s 3 been months,” you murmured, your hand coming up to the back of his head without thinking.

“Yeah,” he said. “Sooooooo long!!” he whines.

Pulling away from you, your feet touch the ground as he steps back, but not too far.

Never far.

His hands slid up to your face instead, thumbs brushing against your cheeks as he looked at you properly now.

“You’re okay.” he said, almost to himself.

You let out a small breath. “…so are you.”

“Of course I am!” he grinned instantly.

And then, he leaned in and kissed you.

It was warm. Familiar. Like he didn’t need to think about it.

He pulled back just enough to look at you again, giving you the same smile before leaning back in.

Then again. And again.

“Slow down-!” you tried to protest, but it came out more like a laugh as he peppered your face with kisses, completely shameless in the middle of the street.

People spared a few glances here and there, some judging, others just smiling in fondness.

“…Luffy,” you said, but you were already smiling.

He laughed softly, pressing one more quick kiss to your lips before finally easing back, though his hands didn’t leave you.

“I haven’t seen you since I left Rushikwanya.” he said.

“Rusukaina,” you corrected.

“Yeah!”

“You didn’t even say goodbye properly.” You pout a little, Luffy's personality definitely having brushed off on you during the 2 years you had spent together.

“I did!”

“You waved and ran.”

“That counts!”

You huffed, but it faded quickly.

"I'M HUNGRY!!" He complains against your cheek, as you sigh.

"Let's go eat. We have loads to catch up on."

"YAY!!"

You had known him before the sea had claimed him.

Before he became a name whispered across oceans.

Before any of his bounties and titles or impossible feats.

Back when he was just a boy in a small village, loud and reckless and full of dreams too big for the place he came from.

You weren’t part of his world in the same way Ace or Sabo had been, but you had been there.

You shared a quiet bond, something the two of you were too young to understand back then.

When he left at 19, you didn’t stay behind for long.

You weren't chasing him. Rather, staying had never been an option for you either.

You became a traveler. Moving from island to island, following curiosity instead of purpose; stories instead of maps.

Your paths barely crossed, Luffy having already moved on to the next island before you had even set foot on it.

You had better luck running into Ace before you even reunited with Luffy.

It was a short meeting, but it had felt nice to be in a familiar presence. Especially since Ace often acted as an elder sibling to you.

During your departure back then, Ace had left you with a small piece of Luffy's Vivre card, knowing you had grown eager to see him at least once.

He had even promised to treat the two of you if all three of you ended up crossing paths together.

Which is why it had hurt terribly when the news of Ace's death reached you.

Even worse that it had been the premise of your long awaited reunion with Luffy.

Luffy had already been residing at Rusukaina for about a month at that point, training rigorously with Rayleigh.

Hancock had not been shy while showing reluctance to your arrival, but she could barely retort when Luffy held you for hours, sobbing into your shoulder.

That had been the only day he took a rest from training, preferring to be in your company and helping you settle in.

After that, forming a relationship had come easy for the two of you. Falling asleep in each other's arms, watching him train, tending to his wounds, sharing stolen kisses.

You hadn't even hesitated when he asked you to marry him in passing. It was another quiet evening when he asked you in conversation, and you agreed.

The two of you married quietly with the help of Boa Hancock (much to her disdain).

No ceremony, no dress, no extravagance. Just two rings and a feast.

And when the two years had come to an end, Luffy had tried one last time to recruit you, only to be met with rejection.

He had just grinned in understanding.

You didn't join him to his trip to Saobody, despising that place.

Rather, you stayed at Amazon Lily for approximately two weeks, planning your journey ahead.

About 3 months later, Luffy's name flooded the papers.

3 Million Berries. An Emperor Of The Sea. His new appearance. Defeat of Kaido and Big Mom.

You had so much to talk about, but no means to do so.

He didn't have a personal Den Den Mushi, nor did you know his ship's contact.

The Vivre Card had long been forgotten somewhere, so your best bet was to predict the Straw Hat's future route.

Although you weren't excited to go to Egghead, you knew there couldn't be any other destination for the Straw Hats.

You had stopped at this island because the ship from Wano only went so far. For Egghead, you would have to get on another ship.

But now, you couldn't be happier to have finally met Luffy. It had saved you a trip.

Walking beside him, he keeps your hand intertwined with his.

“You got taller somehow.” you say, studying him now that the initial rush had settled.

“I did?”

“Yes. And bigger.”

“I’m strong now!” he said proudly.

“I can tell. You almost broke my ribs.”

He laughed again, that same bright, careless sound. “SHISHISHI!”

You gain a smile before losing it a moment later.

“I saw your new bounty,” you added.

“Oh yeah?” he said, completely casual. “It’s big, right?”

“Three Billion Berries, Luffy.”

“Yeah! I am an Emperor now!”

You narrowed your eyes slightly. “It's not just your bounty, Luffy.”

“Hm?”

“The picture.”

He tilted his head.

“You look… different,” you said carefully. “White hair. Different expression. Almost like-”

“Oh! That!” he perked up immediately, like you’d asked him something fun.

“That’s when I’m the most free!”

Your eyebrows knit in bewilderment, your steps slowing down without realizing.

“…That explains nothing.”

“It’s my form, I guess,” he said, stretching his arms behind his head casually.

“When I feel the most free, that’s what I look like!”

You stared at him, realizing that he had awakened his Devil Fruit.

You shook your head slightly at his familiar indifference.

“…You’re ridiculous.”

He grinned. “Yeah!”

Somehow, the answer made perfect sense.

Most of the day had been spent eating and chatting. Your pockets had been drained (not that you minded) with the amount of food Luffy insisted on trying.

It was ridiculously late at night, streets empty and quiet. And Luffy was looking for something sweet to end his day.

"Nothing will be open now, Luffy. All shops have already closed for the day."

"But I want dessert!!"

"You should head back to your crew. They must be worried."

Standing in front of a closed bakery, he grins in sucess.

"My crew can handle themselves! They're super strong! You should meet them!" He says walking towards the door.

Clutching the handle, it breaks off in one swift motion.

"Luffy! Why did you do that?!" You shout in a whisper, evidently mad at him.

"Whatttt?? I will leave some money for them!" He whines.

"What money, Luffy? Your pockets are empty!"

"You're my wifey. So your money is my money! Shishishi!" He walks into the bakery and you quickly follow behind him.

You roll your eyes, letting out a sigh as he digs through their packaged food.

You, on the other hand, shut the door and draw all the blinds, hoping to shield your husband's theft from any potential passersby.

You suppose you couldn't be too mad at his actions. He was a pirate after all.

The curtains were thin, allowing the moonlight to pass through it without any resistance.

You took a seat on one of the tables, watching Luffy scarf down his dessert of packaged puff pastries.

He sat on one of the chairs surrounding your table, holding out a pastry towards your face for you to have.

You eat it slowly, admiring your husband closely.

By the time you were done with your serving (which was like less than a minute), Luffy had exhausted all the bakery's puff pastries.

Finally, patting his stomach in satisfaction, he looked up at you.

"Where are you staying?" He inquired.

"There's an inn close by. Would you like to come with me? Or will you be returning to your ship?"

He rubbed his chin in thought for a moment before slamming his hand on the table.

"Of course I'll come with you!"

You smiled. "Great!"

"Ah!" Luffy's eyes widen in joy, taking a closer look at your face.

"What is it?" You tilt your head in confusion.

And instead of answering, he bursts out into laughter.

"AHAHAHHAHAHAHAH! YOU HAVE FROSTING ON YOUR FACE! AHAHAHHAHA"

He laughed slamming his hand on the table repeatedly.

You burn with embarrassment and anger, placing your palms on your cheeks.

"Luffy! Stop laughing!!"

"HAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHA!"

"Luffy!!" You were beyond irritated, wiping at your face to see if he was being truthful.

"Shishishi! You're so silly! You're not even close!" He stands up, giggling now, and he stands in front of you.

Before you can reprimand him, he leans in and takes a swipe at the corner of your mouth with is tongue.

"Got it~! Shishishi..." He teases excitedly, standing close to you.

You pout, hitting his exposed chest softly as he naturally makes himself comfortable standing between your legs.

Silence falls over.

Luffy doesn’t step back; he just stays there, close enough that you can feel the warmth of him, the steady rise and fall of his breathing, the faint sweetness still lingering between you both.

His grin fades into something softer.

He just… looks at you.

Like he forgot what he was doing a second ago.

“…You taste sweet,” he says, quieter now.

Your breath catches a little at that— stupid, simple words.

His hand comes up again, thumb brushing where he’d just licked, like he’s checking if he missed something.

He hadn't, but he doesn’t move away either.

And neither do you.

His grip shifts, fingers curling lightly at your waist, pulling you just a little closer.

He needs you closer.

"I reallyyy missed you. baby."

"Me too."

You lean into it without thinking, and that’s all it takes.

He pulls you in.

The kiss isn’t playful. It’s a little messy.

Maybe even a little too much.

You could tell he’s been thinking about it longer than he should have.

You exhale softly into the kiss, your hands finding his shoulders, gripping just slightly as you lean into him, closing whatever space is left between you.

He makes a small sound against your mouth, low, almost like he forgot where he was for a second.

“WHAT?!” Nami’s voice rang across the deck, sharp enough to make Chopper flinch.

It hit them all at once.

Luffy hadn’t come back.

Not after hours. Not after sunset. Not even now, when the island had gone quiet and the sea had settled into that slow, late-night stillness.

“…we forgot,” Usopp said slowly, like he couldn’t believe it himself.

Franky crossed his arms, frowning. “SUPER forgot.”

Brook tilted his head. “How unfortunate. Though, to be fair, our captain does have a habit of wandering off—”

“That doesn’t mean we just leave him out there!” Nami snapped.

Chopper’s ears drooped, anxiety written all over his face. “You don’t think he was really kidnapped, do you?”

“I highly doubt that, dear,” Robin said gently, resting a hand on his head. “Our captain is very strong. So don’t worry, okay?”

“But still…” Chopper mumbled, unconvinced.

Zoro, who had been leaning against the railing with his eyes half-closed, let out a quiet huff.

“If someone did try to kidnap him, I feel bad for them.”

Sanji exhaled smoke, brows slightly furrowed as he looked toward the dark outline of the island.

“Yeah… but he’s been gone a while.”

Jinbe, who had been standing near the helm, spoke calmly, his voice steady against the tension.

“Luffy is not one to be easily overpowered. However… it is unlike him to stay away this long without reason.”

That was enough to set Nami off.

She clicked her tongue, already grabbing her staff.

“That’s it. We’re not waiting around anymore.”

Everyone looked at her.

“We’re going to look for him,” she said firmly.

“Before he causes trouble, or worse, gets himself into something we have to fix. With MY MONEY!”

Sanji stepped forward immediately. “Of course, Nami-san. I’ll go with you.”

Robin smiled softly. “I’ll join as well.”

Zoro pushed himself off the railing with a quiet sigh.

“Tch. Someone’s gotta drag him back.”

“Good,” Nami said, nodding once. Then she turned to the rest of the crew.

“The rest of you stay here,” she ordered. “If he comes back while we’re gone, don’t let him leave again.”

“Aye aye!” Usopp saluted, though he still looked uneasy.

Chopper nodded quickly. “Be careful!”

Brook clasped his hands together. “May I request a full report when you return? For… research purposes.”

“NO,” Nami said instantly.

Franky grinned. “We’ll hold down the Sunny.”

Jinbe gave a small nod. “We will remain here and keep watch. Do not worry.”

Nami didn’t wait any longer.

“Let’s go.”

And just like that, the four of them headed back toward the island, completely unaware of what, exactly, they were about to walk into.

"Ohh-!"

Yeah. Definitely not something you'd want to witness.

Luffy had gotten comfortable between your legs, shamelessly inhaling you as he bit down on the flash of your inner thigh.

You were naked from the bottom, your top and innerwear hiked up to bare your chest for him.

He fondled you effortlessly, hands kneading your tits as though he was moulding something out of it.

Your thighs rested on his shoulder, making it easy for him to continue the movements of his hands as he pushed forward, tongue meeting your heat, cooling down the fever just a tad.

An arm rested over your eyes, as your other hand overlapped Luffy's on your breast.

"Mphm-! Lu-!"

His tongue works overtime now, making up for lost time. The time away from his lovely wife.

Luffy worked feverishly between your thighs, lapping at your dripping sex with unbridled enthusiasm. His tongue delved deep, parting your glistening folds to plunge inside your tight, clutching heat.

Luffy's hands kneaded your breasts roughly, fingers sinking into the soft, pliant flesh. He seemed fascinated by the way your nipples pebbled under his touch, straining against his palms.

"Hahahhh-! It's even wetter than before!" Luffy chuckles with a stupid grin, tongue lolling out to take a languid lick across your pussy.

Sex had always been a confusing topic for both of you.

Yes, you had been intimate on numerous accounts, but coming into a new marriage and never having been close to each other in that way, you had a lot to learn.

So, you both would stay up late after your training sessions, learning each other's bodies and understanding what the other liked,

But right now, all of that was forgotten. The movements, the pattern, the rhythm. All of it.

You just did what felt right in the moment. And for Luffy, that was his face stuffed in your cunt.

"Feel good?" He questions with his tongue flat on your clit, hands circled around your thighs, and keeping them open.

"Mhm-!"

Your fingers curled into his hair, gripping tightly as you bucked your hips instinctively, seeking more of that delicious friction.

Luffy's tongue returned to your clit, swirling and flicking over the sensitive nub with focused intensity. He could feel your thighs trembling around his head, your body quaking with the force of your pleasure.

His own hands gripped your thighs tighter, fingers digging into the supple skin as he held you in place, stopping you from crushing his skull in your squirms of ecstasy.

"Mmmph, you taste yummy." Luffy murmured softly against your folds.

Luffy's tongue continued its relentless assault, lapping and suckling at your aching clit with single-minded focus. He could feel your body tensing, your walls fluttering around his invading muscle as he pushed you closer to the edge.

Your fingers tangled desperately in his hair, nails raking across his scalp as you clung to him, anchoring yourself against the impending tidal wave of sensation.

"Ahhh, Luffy! I...I can't..." you gasped out, voice ragged and breathless.

Your chest heaved, breasts bouncing slightly with each thrust of Luffy's head between your thighs.

The arm draped over your eyes clenched into a fist, knuckles turning white as you struggled to ground yourself amidst the pleasure.

Luffy just chuckled, the sound rumbling through you, vibrating your core. He could feel your body's desperation, your need for release.

But he was far from done with you, far from ready to let you find solace.

His tongue flicked rapidly over your clit, alternating between hard, pointed jabs and soft, sensual strokes, keeping you suspended in a state of agonizing bliss.

He seemed insatiable, hungry as he always is.

As his mouth worked tirelessly, two of his fingers sneakily pushed past your entrance, sinking knuckles-deep into your tight, clinging cunt.

"Just cum babyyy~ Wanna taste you already..."

With those words, he doubled his efforts, fingers pumping harder and faster, tongue lapping and suckling with wild abandon.

The obscene sound of your pussy squelching filled the bakery, mingling with your ragged breaths and Luffy's appreciative groans.

He could feel your body tensing, your walls fluttering wildly around his invading fingers as he brought you over the edge.

You spasm around him, allowing him to retract his fingers and lap up whatever you had to offer.

Your pants quiet down, relaxing against his tongue as your orgasm dies down.

Finally pulling back, he admires his handiwork.

His face was flushed, eyes glazed with lust as he took in the sight of your dripping pussy, swollen and slick with arousal.

Drool dripped down his chin, mingling with your juices as he grinned stupidly up at you, very pleased with your reaction.

"I could eat you for hours and never get bored of it!" He chuckled, a deep, rumbling sound that vibrated through his chest.

Luffy's hands moved to the waistband of his shorts, fingers fumbling for a moment before he tugged them down just enough to free his aching cock.

It sprang out, hard and thick, flushed a deep, already leaking at the tip.

Your hands moved on their own accord, wrapping around his length, stroking the smooth, silky skin that felt like velvet over steel.

"Oh, Luffy, please..." you whimpered, voice ragged and breathless.

Your body was still trembling, your core aching for fulfillment.

"Hurry..." you begged, the urgency in your voice rising as the reality of your situation sank in.

You were in a closed bakery, in public, in the dead of night.

Luffy grinned, his eyes widening at your desperate plea.

He may have been oblivious to some things, but he certainly wasn't deaf to the need in your voice.

With a newfound sense of urgency, he gripped your hips, fingers sinking into the soft flesh of your rear.

"Okayy~" Luffy chuckled, the tip of his cock nudging against your slick folds, teasing you with the promise of what was to come.

"Don't worry, I'll give it to you real good, baby."

Without further preamble, he thrust his hips forward, burying himself to the hilt in one smooth stroke.

A low, guttural groan tore from his throat as your tight, wet heat enveloped him, squeezing him like a velvet vice.

Your back arched off the cold wooden surface of the table, fingers scrabbling for purchase on the smooth, cool surface.

"Ohhh, Luffy!" you cried out, voice echoing mercilessly.

The sensation of being so suddenly filled, so completely stretched around his thick length, was almost too much to bear. Your walls fluttered and clenched, adjusting to the sudden intrusion.

Luffy started to move, hips pumping in a steady, relentless rhythm.

The obscene sound of skin slapping against skin burned your ears, mingling with your ragged breaths and Luffy's grunts of exertion.

"Hah, you feel- ngh-! ohhh-!! so g-good-!!" Luffy panted, hips never faltering in their tempo.

You could feel every ridge, every vein, the silky skin stretched taut over the thick column of his cock as he drove into you again and again.

Luffy leaned down, capturing your lips in a searing kiss. It was sloppy, passionate, and filled with a hunger that stole your breath away.

His tongue plundered your mouth, tangling with yours, swallowing your cries of ecstasy as he fucked you with a fervor that bordered on feral.

Perhaps it was your time apart, or that you usually fucked in a more personal setting, but you had forgotten a crucial thing.

Luffy...gets loud.

"OH! OH! OH! HAHH! You- Ohh-!!" He panted, voice ringing out loud and clear.

"I c-can feel you squeezing me-! Baby-! Amaz-! ing!!"

His words were punctuated by the slapping of skin on skin, the lewd, wet sounds of your bodies joining in carnal bliss.

He seemed fascinated by the way your breasts bounced with each powerful thrust, by the way your body jiggled and shook under him.

Luffy's eyes were wide, drinking in the erotic sight of you lost in pleasure.

Your cheeks were flushed, sweat gathering on your forehead as your face twisted to one of pure sex.

Giddy, he leans down to pepper kisses across your face, biting your burning cheek lovingly.

"Hah, yes, yes! Luffy-! hahh-!."

He leaned down, nipping and sucking at your neck, leaving a trail of red marks in his wake.

Luffy's enthusiasm was infectious, his sheer joy at bringing you pleasure written all over his face.

He was a man who wore his heart on his sleeve, and right now, his heart was screaming with a primal, all-consuming desire to make you feel the same, if not more, pleasure that he felt.

"Close-! Luffy-! Clos—!!" Your legs tightened around his waist.

Just as he heard your breathy warning, he felt your velvet walls suddenly clamp down around him, fluttering wildly before seizing up completely.

Your body went rigid beneath him, back arching sharply as a silent scream caught in your throat.

"Ohhh!" you gasped out, voice barely above a whisper as a sudden, intense orgasm overtook you.

Your cunt clenched down on him, gripping him like a silken, pulsing fist as your climax crashed through you without warning.

A gush of hot fluids flooded out around his cock, soaking his length and dripping down his thighs.

Luffy's eyes widened in surprise, brows shooting up to his hairline as he felt your sudden, quiet release.

"W-whoa...you're cumming already?" he asked, voice rising in pitch.

His fingers slowly rub your clit, aiding you to let it all out.

"Must've r-really missed me...!" He grins yet again.

Despite the unexpected swiftness of your orgasm, he didn't miss a beat, hips never faltering in their enthusiastic rhythm.

Your body trembled and shook beneath him, inner muscles milking his cock as the intense sensations washed over you.

Luffy could feel every clench and ripple, could sense the way your climax seemed to catch you off guard, sweeping through you before you had a chance to brace yourself.

"Hnghh-!! f-fuck!" he grunted, voice strained with the effort of holding back his own climax.

Sweat poured down his face, dripping onto your heaving chest as he loomed over you, eyes glazed and face flushed with desire.

You take his face into your hands, cupping his cheeks to steady him.

"Aaahh, baby, I'm...I'm getting close!" Luffy panted, words coming out in short, sharp bursts between each loud, drawn-out moan.

He was getting close...and loud.

You thought maybe the silent streets amplified the sound of his moans, but either way, it was desperately loud.

So loud that umm...well....

Nami walked ahead, her grip firm around the small piece of Luffy’s vivre card, watching as it trembled faintly and tugged her forward.

She didn’t say much, but her pace had quickened, her irritation from earlier now replaced with something sharper; unease, though she wouldn’t admit it out loud.

“He should be close,” she said after a moment, her voice lower now, more focused.

Sanji followed just behind her, his usual composure worn thin by the situation.

The cigarette between his fingers burned untouched as his eyes scanned the area, alert in a way that suggested he was already preparing for the worst.

Zoro walked a little to the side, one hand resting near his swords, while Robin moved with her usual calm.

The vivre card in Nami’s hand flickered wildly now, pulling them straight toward the source.

A closed bakery tucked with its windows covered by thin curtains.

And then it happened.

At first, it was just a dull sound from somewhere ahead. It echoed loud enough to make Nami stop mid-step.

“Did you hear that?” she asked, her voice hushed despite herself.

No one answered immediately, but they had all heard it.

Another noise followed almost immediately, louder than before. A rough, uneven groan that seemed to break halfway through, as though something had knocked the breath out of him.

Zoro’s hand moved, resting more firmly against the hilt of his sword as his eyes narrowed slightly.

“That wasn’t nothing,” he muttered.

Sanji’s gaze had already locked onto a building just ahead of them, his posture changing in an instant.

“It came from in there.”

They stood still for a moment, listening more carefully, and then it came again.

A sound that was unmistakably human this time.

Low. Strained. Dragged out in a discomforting way.

Nami felt something twist in her chest. “…that was Luffy.”

This time, no one questioned it. He was inside.

Sanji’s expression darkened completely, all traces of his usual charm gone as urgency took over.

“Someone’s got him,” he said, already stepping forward.

Zoro frowned, his grip tightening slightly. “That doesn’t sound like him fighting.”

Robin’s eyes narrowed just a fraction, her gaze fixed on the building ahead.

“No… it doesn’t."

Had someone really managed to restrain their captain? It seems so unlikely to them.

Sanji didn’t hesitate any longer.

“LUFFY!”

Sanji was already moving before anyone could say anything else, his foot planting firmly against the door as his voice rose with urgency.

The door didn’t stand a chance.

It burst open under the force of his kick, wood splintering as it slammed inward, the sudden noise cutting sharply through the quiet night.

The four of them rushed inside...

...and stopped.

Your turn your head abruptly in shock.

Your back was facing them, obscuring where you and Luffy were the most intimate.

Luffy, facing the door, halted in his moments, face still sweaty and eyes dazed.

"Oh. Hey guys!"

He greeted, as if his friends hadn't just caught him in the most obscene position ever.

Nami's voice came first.

"AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!" Her shriek was so abrupt that it triggered your own panic.

"LUFFY! COVER ME!!" You exclaimed, completely humiliated.

"R-right!!" He panicked, doing the first thing he could think of.

His rubber arms elongated, circling around you in a giant hug.

"Not like- ughhh!!" You groaned, hiding your face in his neck.

Zoro turned away immediately.

Not even a second thought, just a hand to his forehead and a long, tired exhale.

"...I'm leaving," he muttered, already walking off like he hadn't seen a single thing.

Sanji completely lost it.

"LUFFYYYYYYYYY?!" he screamed, voice cracking as he whipped around, face burning red.

"YOU— WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING?

Robin turned around as well, quietly chuckling into her hand.

"It seems our captain has been keeping secrets."

Usopp was the first to break.

"...There's no way," he said slowly, pointing at you like you might disappear if he blinked.

"There's no way this is real."

Chopper peeked from behind him, eyes sparkling with pure curiosity.

"She's real! She's real!! Luffy really has a wife!!"

"I told you I did," Luffy says picking at his nose as you slap it away.

"You NEVER told us that!" Nami snapped immediately, still not fully recovered from earlier.

"I have a ring too. SEE!" Luffy flaunted his wedding band, and you sighed, already predicting what's to come.

"YOU'RE WEARING IT ON THE WRONG HAND, DUMMY! HOW COULD WE HAVE KNOWN?"

Usopp scolds.

"No I'm not. [name] wears it on her right hand. See!"

Luffy justifies, holding up what was clearly your left hand, as evidence.

You chuckle awkwardly as Nami and Usopp start angrily knocking at his head.

"I am so sorry...that you had to see that." You apologized to Nami, knowing it was nothing short of traumatizing.

She just shyly rubs the back of her neck, throwing a few no problems your way.

Jimbe waves at you with a smile, which you reciprocate.

"It is good to see that you are well, Jimbe."

"You as well. I hope your travels have been safe, [name]. It has been a while since I visited Rusukaina."

"Visiting would have been futile since I have been at sea for the past two months."

Sanji stood off to the side, completely frozen, staring at you like you were some kind of divine being.

"She...is...married to Luffy..." he muttered under his breath, like the words themselves were impossible.

Franky let out a loud laugh. "SUPER unexpected!"

Brook clasped his hands together. "May I say, you are quite lovely! Though I must ask...may I see your pan—"

"DON'T YOU START NOW!" Nani knocks his head.

Luffy bursts out laughing, pulling you into him as he wraps his arm around your shoulder.

He gives you a big smooch, biting your cheek softly as you try to get out of his grasp.

Everyone felt like they had fainted at the sight.

Zoro just shook his head, already turning away, but the small smile on his face didn't go unnoticed.

Robin stepped forward with a gentle countenance.

"It's nice to meet you," she said, calm and warm, like this was the most natural thing in the world.

"You as well. I have been longing to meet all of you. I suppose introductions are in order?"

You smiled, looking at your husband's crew.

Luffy grinned, squeezing your hand a little tighter.

"This is my wife!" he announced proudly, like he'd been waiting to say it out loud.

a/n: i love this man so fucking much.

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- Enthusiastically: When Luffy stretches his arms out and envelops your form, there is no thought in the action, the love in his heart making every touch happen through pure delighted instinct. All he wants is you to match his energy the best you can, making every hug as big and squeezing as your strength allows, a beaming smile on both of your faces reassuring him that you're on all the same pages. Hold his hand firmly, and kiss him back without hesitation, and this pirate captain will permanently be sporting an even wider smile than usual. 

- Playfully: Once the boundaries of your personal space are fair game to Luffy, he's going to find a thousand meddling ways to pester you. His hands dragging you over to him from halfway across the ship, his head stretching out to rest on your shoulder anytime you try and concentrate on something. It would be easy to grow frustrated with the near constant affection, but what let's Luffy know that you two are a perfect match is the way you always respond in kind, taking the chance to borrow his straw-hat or knock him off his feet and onto the deck beneath you. The way you two love each other is playful and fun, and with Luffy you get to the point where you equate affection with laughter, which is a very lovely position to be in.

Roronoa Zoro likes to be touched...

- Greedily: Much like Luffy's appetite for all things in life, his craving for your touch is endless and unyielding. He wakes up in a better mood when you've taken up a position clinging to his side, gripping him like you fear someone will try and steal him from your grasp. His hands desperately cling to any part of you that he can reach when you two are exploring islands together, and he needs to feel the same level of desperate longing from you in return. He knows he's over eager and so transparent in his devotion, so having you chase his touch and gravitate to his side helps remind Luffy that you're both in this together no matter what. 

- Softly: Zoro's life has been guided by violence, and strength, and discipline. He's grateful for the man all that training has built him into, but it means that when you come into his life and threaten to stay, the thing he notices first is your gentleness.  The care with which you touch him. How different everything feels when it's just the slightest weight behind your fingertips as they trail along his spine, or you sit beside him with your thigh making only the lightest contact with his. Zoro can take a punch like a champ, but the featherlight reverence that you handle him with feels like it might knock him out every time. He tries his best to keep his strength in check when he touches you back, but more than anything he just lets himself be close to you, surrendering himself to your lap and eagerly awaiting whatever tender care you're willing to bestow upon him in that moment. 

- Subtly: Zoro isn't a fan of flashy public displays of affection, preferring to maintain a stoic exterior when the two of you are in unfamiliar territory. That being said, the poor guy does tend to get a little jealous when he can tell a few of the locals are feeling a bit too grateful for your help when the straw hats have inevitably saved the day. So make sure not to drift too far from the bar stool next to his, and let your fingers brush over his as he hands you a fresh drink, and maybe scoot your seat a little closer so he can rest a hand on your thigh unseen by the rest of the party. It's not for anyone to see, it's just a reminder to Zoro that you're still there, no matter how many people are around, you two always have a place by each other's sides.  

Sanji likes to be touched...

- Sleepily: King of naps, Roronoa Zoro loves nothing more than when you rest your head against his chest with a yawn and let a quick rest embrace you together. His arms will instinctively circle around you even if he's already half-asleep, his grip just firm enough that he knows for sure that you'll still be there when he wakes up. And when he's finally ready for his eyes to flutter open, feeling you nuzzle closer as he prepares to face the next adventure makes him feel more well-rested and content than any nap taken alone ever could. You might take a little longer to get up than you expect because every soft, sleepy touch you trace along Zoro's features only make him want to grip you tighter. 

- Often: Every time you touch Sanji he feels like the heavens are shining directly upon him and he has been blessed as no other man ever has. And every time you have to be apart his heart aches, the doubts starting to creep in that you could ever love a wretch like him. So make sure to touch Sanji as often as you can to keep his heart full and his confidence high, each gentle kiss and stroke a much needed reminder that you're really here and you feel just as much for him as he does for you. 

- First: Sanji might have been craving your touch from the first moment he laid eyes on you, but he'll always be happiest when you're the one making the first move. He's so used to being rejected and unwanted, that he needs you to start things with him when you two become physically affectionate. It makes him feel so good and so wanted, and for every effort you put in, he'll return the favour tenfold. Take his hand in yours and before you know it, his free arm is around your waist pulling you in for a hug he needs more than words can say. Take the tip of his tie in your hand and tug him towards your lips and he'll close the gap and cup your cheeks and practically melt against you at the invitation. And all it takes is for you to rest your head on his shoulder and he'll happily carry you to bed and spend the night with his long legs draped over you. 

Usopp likes to be touched...

- Slowly: It's not that Sanji wants you to hold back from touching him, it's quite the opposite, every tiny piece of loving affection is so overwhelming he needs time to appreciate it. He loves the way you let every touch linger, letting him fully land in each precious moment with you, filling his memory and senses with every detail he has longed for endlessly. Comb his hair out of his face slowly, then cup his jaw for a few seconds before you lean in for a kiss so he can ground himself in your touch before getting completely lost in your lips. 

- Without hesitation: Almost every action Usopp takes comes with a layer of hesitation or fear or overthinking that bogs him down more than he'd like to admit. So when you touch him like it's the most natural thing in the world, taking his hand regardless of who's looking your way, or collapsing into his lap when he's working late, it helps prove to him that you aren't one of the things he needs to fret about. It makes him feel more confident and in turn makes him want to touch you more too, in the hopes that the feeling of his palms on your waist gives you some of the same boost that any attention you pay him does. 

- Firmly: A strong grip on his hand, or the weight of you pressing down on his lap does more to calm Usopp than any kind word or logical thought ever could. You give him something he can hold onto, to ground himself in, to focus on when times become troubling. He feels stronger when he's holding on to you, braver as a result, a reminder that he's not alone and he has the most important thing in the world to fight for. He loves when the pair of you walk around and he knows you won't get separated with your fingers tightly entwined, and no one will be able to steal you away from him on a dancefloor when his arms are wrapped firmly around your waist. Please throw all subtlety out the window when it comes to loving, and holding, Usopp.  

- Routinely: The closeness between you and Usopp takes him a while to get used to. Even though it's his favourite thing in the world, he finds it difficult to imagine his heart ever not stopping in its tracks the moment your hands settle against him. So make sure you keep an easy pattern of embraces to slowly soothe his reactions. A kiss on his cheek when you first see him on a morning, whether that's in the ship's kitchen or you wake up in his arms. A periodic hug over his shoulders as he's leaning over his workbench, stealing a kiss when he comes to check on you through the day, and then letting your hips settle over his when you're ready to steal him away as the night descends. That last one he doesn't think he'll ever get used to, his hands trembling as he pulls you closer and hopes you never break this pattern. It'll get to the point that the crew notice he's not quite himself until he's seen you first thing, waiting to ask him anything technical until your lips have graced his cheek with their presence and he's warmed up for the morning.

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boyfriend luffy that always tries to make eye contact

if he flusters you and you avert your eyes bashfully, he will crouch and shift to meet your eyes if he doesn’t just tilt your chin back up to look at him

it makes him giddy if you get even more flustered

boyfriend luffy that has absolutely no shame and will kiss you whenever and wherever he wants

boyfriend luffy that is a sympathetic cryer

he’s prone to making stupid decisions or being ignorant enough to make you tear up

luffy thought he grew out of being a crybaby years and years ago

but when he sees your chin wobble and your eyes glisten, he folds, his own beginning to water with panic as he frantically apologizes

boyfriend luffy that will always eat whatever you don’t finish, no questions asked

boyfriend luffy who’s grin grows tenfold when he catches you looking at him with stars in your eyes

boyfriend luffy that pulls you into a dark corner on a new island for a quick makeout sesh, slipping his hands up your shirt and shoving a leg between yours

he’ll pull away suddenly and pull you back into the bright sun with a satisfied grin as if nothing had happened

he knows you look disheveled with your clothes mussed and your pupils dilated

he also knows it’ll leave you thoroughly frustrated and needy for later (he does it on purpose)

boyfriend luffy that likes to just grab your face sometimes; his hands are larger than they should be for his height, and he likes how his hands looks splayed across your face—the bottom of his palm on your chin, to the last joint of his middle finger aligning with your hairline

boyfriend luffy that likes to match corny t-shirts with you

your shirt: “i don’t wear matching t-shirts…”

his shirt: “…but i do!”

boyfriend luffy that is just completely and irrevocably in love in the most sappy way possible