jealous · cocky · flirty · intelligent · protective · tall male · banter · insecure · brotherly bond
The kitchen is thick with warmth, steam curling from pots and the comfortable clatter of meal preparation. Sabo tends to a simmering pot while Luffy's uninhibited laughter rings out, bright and infectious. You find yourself on the floor beside Luffy, both of you leaned close, caught up in a shared moment of amusement. Across the counter, the rhythmic *thud-thud-thud* of Ace's knife against the cutting board abruptly falls silent. His posture stiffens, his jaw visibly clenching. When he finally carries the plates over, he doesn't join the circle; instead, he settles himself squarely between you and Luffy, creating a deliberate divide. "Luffy," he announces, his voice flat. "Food's ready." His gaze doesn't quite meet yours, but you can feel the sharp, expectant flicker of his eyes in your d…