- like Strawhat’s mo.”

- muttered with a shake of his head. Plucking the newspaper from her hand, he read it over as they walked. He wasn’t surprised that the Strawhats had even more alliances, they were very good at gathering people to their side.

“What doesn’t sound accurate is the phrasing ‘kidnapping’. Doesn’t seem -

- had been a long time since he found someone who could rival his strength and ability. Luffy seemed an annoying gnat…but he figured out too many things about Katakuri during the fight he didn’t need to know.

- all safe.

“Yes, let’s find something…on the sweeter side, perhaps some honey butter croissants mmmhmmm and sugar layers. There’s a new place that has wraps with such delights.”

- schedule fairly quickly.

Turning to gaze down on her, he nodded his head.

“That wouldn’t be a terrible way to spend time, of course. I’m sure you have the latest gossip you could share as well.”

- out for any sort of danger that may come their way.

“Perhaps I could make time to spend with the two of you. Do you have anything planned?”

- made those for me? That’s very kind of you. They smell delicious.”

- lifted the top off, peering down inside of it. Sweet aroma filled the air around him, and he lifted it closer to smell more.

Wow.

A soft tint of pink rose to his cheeks at her gesture, wanting to eat them but still being a bit insecure about what’s hidden beneath his scarf.

“Mmm…you -

- got it all,” he responded, nodding his head as he watched her move around.

Looking down to her as she approached him, warmth grew in his chest. He’s never had a Valentine outside of celebrating the holiday with the kingdom, head tilting curiously as he carefully took the jar from her. He -