By Duzzie

Word Count: 100

Whispering Dreams

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He smells of fresh mint in the morning and salt in the afternoon. In the evening, he smells of victories and dreams. Chopper notices this about Luffy right away.

When Luffy smiles it reaches from ear to ear. His smile is the truest that he's ever seen. It's Luffy's smile that gives Chopper the courage and strength to stand up for himself and his nakama.

One night, Chopper dreams of the father whom he killed. Chopper doesn't remember much about that night, but he does remember comforting arms, and soft soothings.

When he wakes, he is wearing a straw hat.