A/N: This is another one of my Tumblr fics. I've written many SaboLu and AceLu fics, but I usually don't post them on here. I forget why. But I decided I wanted to start leaving some more of my fics on here so here we go. A LOT of my fics are romantic. I do like non-romance fics as well, but I was kind of having a bad time with romance genre for a while so I think I've been writing a lot of it much more frequently again. This is ROMANTIC SaboLu, so don't read it if you don't like that. Goodbye~


He waited so long for the moment, oh so long. How he got dragged along to the other's ship and was on a bed with him, it felt surreal. He just simply knew that if Luffy wanted something done, it'd be done, no questions asked. It was one of the many things Sabo loved about him. He wasn't going to put up a fight either. It simply wasn't worth it because Luffy, he made him greedy, made him want. There were so many things he wanted to say but he should have known by now that showing was much better than telling, especially when it came to Luffy.

Sabo was a man of so many words, constant thoughts on his mind, but Luffy was a man of action and simple words. The way Luffy reciprocated everything with just as much, if not more affection, made his heart beat race against his chest and made his face grow warmer, it was something he hadn't indulged on much. He fascinated him beyond belief and he didn't mind getting lost in everything that was Luffy.

Luffy was his light. And Sabo was well aware that Luffy just had that much impact in people's lives. He was probably the light to every other person he's encountered as well. Sometimes it made him jealous to know that he had missed out on so many years of smiles, giggles, goofiness and adventures, of mornings, afternoons, and evenings with him. Of the simple thrill of being around Luffy and his warmth and—Time heals all, he had heard that saying one too many times.

He honestly believed it didn't, wounds just got more tolerable, never leaving without a trace—they always left scars and scars stayed forever. Time numbed all, that's what he felt the saying should be. He'd always go back to remembering the things he missed out on, the things he wasn't there for, his mind filled with what ifs and it was agonizing at times, he tried not to swell too much. He wasn't there for either of his brothers, the first people who ever really cared and valued him as a person, as family.

That was a permanent scar that would stay with him forever, but Luffy was the one who carried the actual scar of losing Ace. It hurt him deeply, more than anything in his life, but Luffy made the pain a little less. Luffy reassured him that he was real flesh and blood, that he was living and breathing. Sabo promised himself that he'd make sure to be there for his sworn little brother. Nothing would get in his way this time around. He would make the impossible, possible. He wouldn't let anything else harm him.

The soft, slow, and tender kisses. The warm touches and long embraces, he longed for them all and he was receiving them along with returning such affection. There was no rush, no rush at all. He wanted to enjoy this moment, relish in it and ingrain it in his memory. Sabo cupped Luffy's face and leaned in closer, leaned into that warmth he'd missed years of. Luffy could only giggle at the kisses. Sabo trailed kisses along his face until he reached Luffy's neck. He spent more time on his neck as he gave some quick nibbles. Luffy felt Sabo's soft blond locks of hair on him and it gave him a slight tickling sensation, but Sabo's lips tickled him more. Everything was warm, gradually building up, and Luffy felt Sabo, felt his need, his love.

Luffy was home to him and Sabo was just so relieved, very relieved that he was here. Luffy hummed contently at the given attention as Sabo continued with his trail of kisses. Sabo slid his hands down Luffy's sides feeling every inch of skin underneath the red vest and Luffy couldn't help but jump and giggle some more as he nuzzled back in response.

Luffy brought Sabo's face towards him.

"I missed Sabo a lot," he said as he gave him a smooch on the nose and grinned.

Sabo softly smiled back and couldn't help but meet his lips again. If it were possible, he'd kiss him all day long. It was an addiction and Luffy thought Sabo's lips felt nice as well, like a warm blanket. He had a feeling if he shared his sentiments about kissing him all day, Luffy would most likely jump to the challenge enthusiastically. The thought made him chuckle into the kiss and the vibrations felt a bit soothing to them both. Sabo leaned a bit back, away from the warmth.

"I-I missed you—so much, Lu. I-I'm... sorry," Sabo could feel the tears forcing their way through his eyes. He didn't want to break down. Not now. They were having such a wonderful moment, but he couldn't help it. A part of him felt he didn't deserve all this love and he didn't deserve to share his love in return.

Luffy could read how Sabo felt. He didn't need explanations, didn't want them. He just wanted Sabo to be happy with him too, to move on from the sorrow that happened to follow them around but made them that much stronger. He didn't want Sabo saying sorry, he knew that if Sabo had been reachable he would have done all that he could have to be there. Luffy could feel and hear how much Sabo loved him through every display of affection.

"Sabo did nothing wrong, I don't know why he's apologizing. I always knew Sabo loved me~" Luffy pulled him closer and wrapped his arms around his older brother. He started licking the tears off of him.

Sabo flinched a bit and, "Lu! What-"

"I wanted Sabo to stop feeling sad." The boy stated bluntly, giving an owlish look.

Sabo chuckled feeling a little embarrassed as he leaned into the other's chest.

"I am happy. I'm finally with you again, Luffy." He ran his fingers through the other's dark strands of hair and it felt so comforting to do that.

"Then don't cry anymore! Shishishi~"

Sabo couldn't help but laugh again and it felt so good to laugh freely like that. Who would have thought that the same Luffy who used to be a crybaby would be telling him to not cry anymore? There was so much he felt he needed to catch up on indeed. But right now, right at that exact moment, he didn't want to be anywhere else but here.

"You're still so funny as usual, Luffy. Licking my tears? Only you."

They both laughed in unison and enjoyed one another's company as some of Luffy's crew mates could hear the laughter coming from inside the room. It relieved them, because Sabo had come in giving the impression of being a man of few words, distant, stoic, and they couldn't help but wonder. Because Luffy had said nothing on the matter and they just didn't know much, their captain was a mystery a lot of the time. So knowing that the two were laughing was a good sign.

Robin had a slight look of disappointment on her face.

"Hm? What's wrong Robin?" Nami asked noticing her frown.

"Oh, nothing. I just thought that our captain and Sabo would have had a more passionate reunion. I just assumed that when Luffy pulled Sabo to the room, well-"

"She knows something we don't. But I don't want to know anymore." Usopp whispered as he suspiciously eyed his crewmate who had probably seen or heard more than any of them could bargain for.

Nami sighed. She wasn't going to even ask any more questions because she already had a feeling at what Robin was implying. Sure she was curious, but not that curious. Besides, she was certain that Luffy would sooner or later would be obvious about these things. Little did they know that after all the cuddles, kisses, and tears, both men had dozed off soundly.


A/N: This was for you Kristen. I'm sorry I posted it on Tumblr. You probably didn't get to see it. I hope this cheered you up though. Leave me a review so I at least know you're okay my dear.

Edit: This one is a bit modified.