~ Shards of Emerald ~
Luffy let out a heavy sigh.
"You know," he said. "I never thought I would say this, but I'm not really looking forward to going back out to sea-"
It wasn't something Hancock would have ever expected to hear from him, either.
Is he trying to say what I think he's trying to say? He's reluctant to return to the sea because he wants to stay here with me... forever... Maybe he's finally ready to settle down and start a family...
"-because I'll have a hard time sleeping without my new favorite pillow," Luffy finished, entirely oblivious to his lover's internal monologue.
Disappointment crashed through Hancock at this pronouncement, but it was short-lived as she quickly realized what he'd meant when he began to playfully nuzzle her cleavage - clearly indicating what he'd been referring to as his 'new favorite pillow'.
~oOo~