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The soft sheets enveloped your body, trapping all the warmth. One foot stuck out of your blanket, and the soft numbness reached up your ankle, ending where your blanket lay. It was evident that it was a dewy chilly night. A draft slipped through the small gap at the bottom of the door, and the cold air reached your feet. It was enough breeze to balance the temperature between your foot that hung out and the blanket that hid your curled body.
However, all nice things come to an end. The sudden yank of your blanket abruptly stopped this one. You couldn’t even subconsciously reach out for it before feeling a familiar touch.
Your eyes opened lazily, “awwoughh…” You dragged your confused groan.
"I can't sleep..." The soft whine was all too familiar to you. Luffy rubbed his eyes and bent his top half to the bed, his hands rested on the edge.
Your blurry vision settled down yet your body felt heavy. All you could muster was slowly shaking your head.
"Again Luffy ughhh… It’s the middle of the night.” You closed your eyes, eyebrows etched together.
For a couple of nights it’s been the same chain of events, Luffy would come in the middle of the night and bug you until you gave him what he wanted. The two of you somehow woke up on the lawn deck, and you were too tired to remember any of it though. At first, it was endearing to see sleepy Luffy reach for your help. But it’s now gotten downright concerning.
“Can you do it again? I sleep faster that way…” He muttered, leaning close to your ears.
It was hard to deny Luffy things, especially when he looked this cute.
You sighed feeling defeated. “Fine.” You lift yourself slowly, taking the time to feel awake.
Before you could process anything Luffy already had you on the lawn deck. You sat on the grass and he eagerly lay his head on your lap.
You run your hands through his hair, and you can feel that his hair is newly washed. Before, you saw the grease from his scalp individualize his hair strands. But lately, his hair was cleaner than on most other days. You could feel your eyes and head become the weight of a brick, and you let yourself drift down.
Luffy’s closed eyes had a small shift of color, notably darker. He opened to see your head hover over him, his eyes lit up. Your lips were close, Luffy wanted to stretch his lips to yours but the last time he did that he earned a shriek from you.
Luffy closed his eyes, puckered his lips with a small hum. But he only felt your hair in his face and he spat out the hair that went in his mouth.
”ehhh, your hair is all in m’face.” Luffy grumbled.
You felt yourself wake up from a sudden aroma. You sniffed his hair, the smell of shampoo and conditioner was refreshing to your nose. It was a delicate flower aroma seeping out of his hair. You couldn't pinpoint why you loved the scent so much.
Luffy softly giggled as he squirmed his head around. “Hey- ay, that tickles…!”
You soon realized why you loved the scent, it was yours. This was the shampoo and conditioner you bought a couple of weeks ago.
“Are you using my soap?” You questioned.
Once you mentioned his nice smell he stopped his giggles to smile. “Oh, no wonder it smelled like ya.”
He played with your hair, having a fondness for it. “Sanji told me you liked flowers. I was thinking about it in the shower and all.“ He hummed.
Hearing his confession was actually a sweet gesture to you was a surprise. Then again, Luffy was always full of surprises. “That’s awfully romantic of you.” You ruffled his hair.
There was a lingering silence between the two of you, not because you couldn’t think of anything, but because there wasn’t anything that needed to be said. Luffy’s actions made it all clear. He grabbed your closest hand, tracing his fingers along the lines of your palm. You simply lift your head to see the wonderful night sky.
You felt the soft, warm touch of his lips on your hand. His voice made soft vibrations against your skin. “Do ya like being all er—romantic? Like Sanji does?”
“You’ve mentioned Sanji more than once now.” You comment and look down at him. “Are you getting advice from him now?“
“Sanji is always talkin’ about ladies this and that, he seems like an expert.” He casually said. “Is it working?” He kissed your hand lazily.
You yawned before answering, and your fingers felt all warm. “Hm, yeah. It’s sweet.” You could see Luffy’s eyes fluttering and attempting to stay awake just a bit longer.
“Then may…maybe, I’ll do..do it more.” He yawned in between his words.
Just like the previous nights, you gently pull your hand away from his grasp to massage his scalp. “I know you want to sleep.” You whispered.
Luffy whined some words that were hard to decipher but eventually his eyes settled shut, his body unmoving yet relaxed.
His energetic nature was cute, bouncing around the ship and playing with Usopp and Chopper, it was a funny sight to behold an Emperor of the Sea be so carefree. But he held such a soft sleeping expression that made you appreciate Luffy in all of his moods.
You leaned your head down and gave a small kiss to his forehead. “Good night.”