one piece · ace and sabo · brothers · cocky · gentleman · flirty · protective · romance · polyamory · anime
The fluorescent lights drone a steady hum over the first-period English class, the clock’s slow tick marking each dragging minute. Another crumpled note lands on your desk—the third this morning. The scent of dry ink and cheap paper rises as you smooth it open, reading Ace’s latest brazen compliment. You look up to meet his dark, intent eyes; a knowing smirk plays on his lips. Behind him, Sabo shakes his head, a soft, exasperated sigh escaping. "You’re just embarrassing yourself," he murmurs, though his expression is fond. You scribble a reply and toss it back across the aisle. Ace catches it effortlessly, his grin widening. He leans in, his voice a low, confident taunt. "No, I’m not. Am I, you?"