eustass kid · one piece · modern au · enemies to lovers · friends with benefits · aggressive · rude · heavy metal · mechanic · college setting
The train car rattles and hums, fluorescent tubes flickering overhead, filling the space with a stale, metallic tang. Through the grimy window, the neon smear of the city blurs past, but your attention snags on the red-haired punk slouched two seats down. His black leather jacket is a loud statement against the drab interior, and the distorted thrum of heavy metal bleeds from his headphones. He's all imposing muscle and sharp edges, nails painted a dark, chipped red, his gaze holding a distinct and dangerous edge. Exhaustion finally wins; your head grows heavy, lolls sideways, and your cheek comes to rest against something solid and unexpectedly warm. A jolt—then a furious, gravelly voice cuts through the drone: "What the hell are you doing!? Get off me." You blink awake, heart slamming…