#i want a luffy hug

[clare-875]

Intangible Sadness (Luffy x Reader)

_____ Pairing: Luffy x Reader Summary: You're feeling unjustifiably sad and Luffy tries to help Warnings: angst to fluff, comfort [One Piece Masterlist] _____

Lately, you haven't been feeling like yourself, and you honestly didn't know why. When you would usually have lost yourself in laughter looking at the antics of your crewmembers as they play comical games and share lighthearted banter, you now find yourself choking on your breath, as though on the brink of tears. Your upturned lips have started to falter and you find it harder to want to move, to talk, to get through another day. You try nonetheless, you try to push away at whatever heavy emotions gnaw at your mind and at the empty hole in your chest. You try to force out the laughter that seems held back and try to keep the contentment on your face, for the crew; for Luffy. But deep down you couldn't shake it, it made you find quiet corners of the ship just to control whatever pent-up agony weighed you down. It frustrated you, this unusual demeanour; your sudden sadness.

You had hoped he didn't notice. Because this was Luffy; he was oblivious, carefree, pure, optimistic. But you also failed to notice that this was Luffy; your boyfriend, your closest friend, his nakama. Despite himself, he wasn't stupid. Yes, he might've needed some prompting from Nami who observed your unusually timid nature with concern, but he was also the first to witness the change in your eyes. It was Luffy's favourite thing about you. The glimmer that captivated them, it reflected his own desires; adventure, wonder, joy, your love. So the moment he watched as you laugh at a story he spoke to you rapidly about, and that familiar sheen of joy didn't capture them, he knew. The moment he noticed your swift absences from his side at dinner as they faced away downturned, he knew. The moment he captured one look on your face, vulnerable to his stare, and he saw a foreign emotion within them - sorrow - he knew.

Something was wrong.

But Luffy was also one who hoped that his crew members would come to him if there was something wrong. He wouldn't interfere with another's battle, knowing the pride that came along with it, unless explicitly asked; unless in need of saving. You were strong. One of the strongest people he ever met, it was one of the reasons why he had asked you to join his crew. But that was just at your first meeting, then he knew more of you. You were witty and kind and patient. You would listen to his stories and to his dreams. You would spark curiosity within him with stories of your own adventures, of your bravery, of your strength. You were so level-headed and yet so remarkably like him in your sense of ambition and purpose. You pulled laughter from the crew like it was nothing, comforted like it was second nature, and were the embodiment of sanguinity at every barrier you faced.

That's why he waited.

He trusted that if something had happened you would seek him out like he often did to you when he needed the quiet. It was unusual but even he couldn't escape the clutches of grief or misery from time to time. He didn't know that you hadn't seen it that way. You were afraid to seek help because you were strong. You were capable. And you were drowning in a sadness you saw no sense in. Why did you feel so helpless, when you were aboard a beautiful ship, surrounded by a wonderful crew, amid a daring adventure you would have done anything to be a part of just years ago? That's why you hoped the feeling would go away. You hoped if you moved on with your day, the heavy weight against your chest would dissipate. You had hoped, but the feeling never left. That's why you now find yourself atop your bed trying to breathe through the pain that threatens to break free. But you feel it, the tears that threaten to pour from your eyes.

Your breath shudders as you hold a hand to your mouth trying to control your emotions. Your other hand grips the bed sheets tightly as your hold strains against your skin and you stifle another sob. Your head pounds and your chest constricts. It's forceful and harsh the way you try to halt your despondency and you don't know how long you can, but you never find out as the door suddenly smacks open. You freeze, your eyes looking up and gaze wide, only to find Luffy looking confusedly at your rigid form atop your bed. "Oh [y/n], here you are! Sanji said dinners ready, c'mon we gotta hurry!" You swallow harshly trying to collect yourself quickly before taking in a shaky breath. "R-right, I'll be right there Luffy, you go ahead." You stand swiftly from your bed, avoiding his gaze as you go to walk somewhere, anywhere, to try and compose yourself. But you're too late. You’re not quick enough and Luffy sees the gimmer of sadness in your irises again.

"Hey, [y/n]." His voice is more quiet now with the serious undertone you only hear him using in battle or when his precious nakama is on the line. You freeze, bracing yourself for his next words, but instead, it causes the fall of your facade. "Is something wrong?" Those simple words are all it takes; you finally let them fall. The tears that had been on the brink of pouring come out all at once as you feel one cascade down your face followed by another. You can't stop them, they just continue sinking onto the curve of your cheeks, dripping to the floor as your breath shakes at the sudden release of it all. Luffy can no longer see your face, but he sees the shudder of your shoulders, the shaking of your form, and his eyes widen at the sight; it was foreign to him. He reaches out, touching your shoulder lightly before making you turn. "[y/n] what's wro-" When he finally sees your face, drowning within your own tears, your lips tugging downwards and eyes low he feels the tugging of his own heart against his chest. He almost panics, almost feels the guilt of not having done anything earlier, but it is his natural instinct to protect that comes first.

"[y/n], what's wrong? Who did this?" Luffy's mind races; did an enemy threaten you? Hurt you? His nakama meant everything to him, but you were his world, the one he wanted by his side when he became King of the Pirates. He feels restless, angry at the prospect that someone could've hurt you; that someone could've taken your smile away from him. You finally look up through your tears at the sight of him. He looks so uncharacteristically sober of his childish charm and his eyes bore into yours with determination. Your heart warms briefly at the sight of his concern, and you take in a few breaths trying to calm down before you speak. "N-Nothing's wrong, I'm sorry, I just feel sad, I don't know why." You feel yourself flush with embarrassment, as Luffy lets himself relax slightly at your words, glad at least to know you hadn't been harmed. He tilts his head then, eyes still full of confusion but still in the same seriousness.

"You're just sad?" He asks lightly and you feel the warmth in your cheeks as you look down still frowning and nod. You feel slightly stupid for causing a scene in front of him, now debating whether you should've tried to hide your tears from him. Your mind races with doubt so much so, you barely notice how Luffy had now moved closer to you, and has you now wrapped in his arms several times over. "Why didn't you just say so? Robin told me hugs can help with that. And meat! Meat always helps!" You freeze in surprise. Luffy's embrace is tight and familiar, warm and comforting. There is no judgment, no berating of unjust emotions, merely his simple words and actions and acceptance, so pure in thought; so Luffy. You feel yourself ease into it, squeezing your eyes shut and putting your head against his chest, relishing the heat of his body against yours. You feel the relief of letting your final tears fall from your eyes and the solace of being embraced by the one you loved. The pain finally seems to subside and you find yourself finally able to genuinely laugh at Luffy's words.

Luffy's heart pounds at the sound and he looks down to you grinning. "Shi shi shi, did it work?" You look up, still buried in his arms and shyly nod as you look up adoringly at him. Luffy finally feels the relief of seeing your eyes shine as they usually did, still lingering with unshed tears but full of the lustre of life they should always be filled with. His smile grows impossibly wider at your nod as he then releases you of his hold and grabs you by his hand. "Good! Now let's go eat! I'll even give you some of my meat if you want-" He's pulling you out of the room quicker than you can respond, too enthralled by the fact that you would be beside him once more; he had missed you. You sigh and shake your head slightly, but you find yourself smiling a little. You had missed him too, and you would forever be grateful for him and his warm hugs, bringing you out of your intangible sadness.

[tinukis]

with my birthday next month all ive been doing is window shopping for one piece figures online 😭😭 all the cool ones i really like are preorders and i simply do not have the patience for that <//3

also trying to save up more is going to be hard bc im going out with friends this thursday ;w;

me trying to get more variety of characters vs luffy

listen i'd love to have every strawhat at some point however luffy is the special boy and i gotta make a shrine for him okay... i am also obligated to get egghed luffy figure even if his dress isnt accurate to manga hes still a cutie

[hitohitonika]

I read somewhere that Luffy is so keen on being friends with Law because Law is the first person in his life to ever approach him first. In every other relationship, it was Luffy asking, or demanding, to be friends first.

And I haven't been the same ever since.

[shima-draws]

This is what their Zou reunion is like. TO ME

[lifeline-zone]

"cus' im heaving a good time"

[sualne]

and now...

[beanghostprincess]

My favorite thing about the new eyecatcher is Robin and Jinbe's faces. They're so calm when it comes to Luffy's shenanigans. Like yes, young man, my dear captain, hug me til it hurts because this is definitely the best time of my life too and I will forever appreciate your sudden signs of affection.

[supernowa-art]

guess who got to whole cake island

[nastiiuu]

Strawhats but I did a little silly

The Rest

[majougari]

[alazystranger]

Luffy's worst fear is being left alone. And behold, Luffy's friends leaving him alone on the stage, one by one. This movie is really some twisted shit.

[drowning-moonlight]

sometimes I think about how traumatic it was for Luffy to lose his crew at Sobaody and how he didn't get to see them again for two whole years after that and what's worse is that he went through literally the most traumatizing experience of his life at Marineford without any of his crew with him

[kingofthejellyfish]

As of recent events that occurred I feel like I am ready to join the straw hats and start my pirate journey. I have a rough back story along with parent issues and my dream would be to make an art piece that unites all from all cultures (is this a sill dream maybe but would luffy help me??? Maybe). My job on the crew would be the emotional support and gathering info from people and my best friend would be usopp and franky but I would hang around sanji a lot for rockin food and head pats. I also would have devil fruit powers but I made up a devil fruit and I feel like it makes no sense but I’d basically just make shields and can heal because I have the help help fruit lol (very dumb I know)

[beanghostprincess]

Seven-year-old Luffy meets Uta and he is the happiest he's ever been because he finally has a friend. Someone to hang out with who is not the same age as him but close enough. Close enough to be something more than a friend. An older sister, maybe. She appears out of nowhere, on a ship full of dreams and songs and adventures Luffy is dying to go explore too. She's a song that never ends. A song that still keeps playing in his heart when the ship disappears into the sea once again. And he waits and waits for her to come back. He never realized how quiet the village was before Uta came into his life. And then, after singing to himself for God knows how long, the ship meets shore again. But the song suddenly stops. The music that never ended finally has played its last note. Shanks only gives him a vague excuse for his sister's absence and smiles, full of sorrow and guilt but Luffy only sees lies and betrayal and- He can't hear the song anymore. Doubts he ever will again.

But he has to move on because Uta told him to be strong. To follow his dream the way she's following hers if what Shanks said is true.

Then Sabo and Ace come into his life just as suddenly, like a storm. A messy one that makes the uncontrollable waves of the sea sink ships and makes adventures more interesting. The one that dirts your clothes and makes you cold and want to run against the wind. The one that's stopped by the warmest of suns and hottest of summers. And they love him the way Uta did and he loves them the way he never thought he would again. And this time they do say they're brothers, unlike the silent promises he made with the diva. He keeps wondering if they would have gotten along (probably not, because Uta is everything they are not. She's idealistic but thinks things through. And she's sweet and clean and she would hate the way Sabo and Ace are optimistic in a careless way. And how they're rough and caring but dirty. She would say she hates it. She would only say it. Because she might be a diva, but she's also a pirate, after all). And he never mentions her to the guys because there's no need to keep singing a song that's playing too far away for him to listen to it. They'll meet eventually. The four of them. Maybe Shanks too, even.

But it never happens. And Luffy feels like he's soaked in seawater because he's the weakest he's ever been. It's not like losing a limb, like Ace describes, but like losing his strength. Dreams. Soul. And he feels himself melt and drown in tears he can't stop. Ace tells him to be stronger, and Luffy remembers Uta. He should have known better back then too. He lost her and he doesn't know where she is because he wasn't strong enough for Shanks to tell him. He wants to become stronger so he never loses anybody again.

At least he has Ace, though. Ace will never die. And he promises it like Luffy is stupid for having the mere, irrational fear of Ace disappearing. So he believes him.

It's a lie. He lied. He lied. He lied.

It's freezing cold when he loses ace. Literally. His lifeless body rests on the floor and Luffy's hands are soaked in cold blood that was once what decorated Ace's heart. His laugh. His touch. His promises. Everything's gone except his smile. And Luffy wants to die, too. Because if he can't be strong enough to keep his family or his crew, he has nothing else to fight for anymore. He can only hear Ace's vivre card burning down into ashes while the last drop of blood falls to the ground in the middle of a battle Luffy doesn't care anymore about.

Uta. Sabo. Ace.

No songs to sing. No sea to sail. No fire to be warm.

[apote-lesma]

ZOSOPP WIN BAAAABBY 🎉🎉🎉🎉🍻🍻🥂

[monocub]

day 59 of wondering what would have happened if sabo woke luffy up to say bye before leaving dressrosa