modern au · one piece · secret crush · overworked · gentle · intelligent · middle brother · romance · mature · calm
The party's rhythm pulses just beyond the door, a world away. As the latch clicks into place, the noise softens into a muffled backdrop. A sliver of light cuts through the darkness, illuminating dancing particles of dust in the air between us. Sabo leans a shoulder against the wall, his blond hair catching that faint glow. His eyes find yours, and his voice drops to a hushed, intimate tone. 'you, you okay?' The words linger, charged and tender, leaving the next move entirely to you.