Inspiration Hit Me Upside The Head With A 2X4...

[mettathron.livejournal.com]

... and this was the result. On topic, for once.

Title: Unconditional
Word Count: 299
Topic: Gifts
Rating: PG
Pairing: SanUso




The gift I’m offering you is precious and rare. Don’t mistake it for what it’s not – I do not offer this lightly. It is something that, once given, can never be taken back.

It is no trinket or token. It cannot be bought, sold, or bartered.

It is no delicious confection or dish. It will never be consumed or spoil.

It is no gesture or meaningful word. It lasts forever and will not be forgotten.

What I offer is Unconditional Love.

This is not what I give to the ladies. My affections are a cheap whore, extended to any woman for the gratification of a moment’s imagined connection. I blindly ignore their shortcomings and faults to worship at their altars, no matter how they use or abuse me. That is my infatuation, adoration, and exultation. It pales in comparison to what I offer you.

I know you’re a liar. I know you’re a coward. I know that you’re in love with a girl from your village. I know you love the Going Merry more than you’ll ever love me. I recognize all of this; understand it and accept it. You’ll lie to me and I’ll kick you. You’ll hide behind me and I’ll guard you. I’ll bring you a snack when you’re working on your next “great invention” and you’ll eat it without ever noticing I’ve come and gone. You’ll spin some story about your girl’s incomparable beauty, and I’ll defend the beauteous virtue of Nami-san and Robin-chan. I’ll love you all the same.

No matter what you do. No matter what you say. I won’t ignore it. I won’t forget it. I won’t turn a blind eye to your flaws. I’ll love you even more because of them.

I don’t expect you to understand. This gift is unconditional.

Comments

[seca.livejournal.com]

Aw, this is so sweet and sincere. I love it. <3

[mettathron.livejournal.com]

Thanks! Very glad you enjoyed. ^^

[arelente2.livejournal.com]

gwaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!!!! its so sweet my PC has ants!!!!

[mettathron.livejournal.com]

Ack! Gomen nasai... *hands out ant traps*

[mettathron.livejournal.com]

Thank you. If it's Hallmark-y, it's by accident. I tend not to read cards unless they're funny, and I don't usually bother attempting to write fluff because I'm not very good at it. But, as I said, inspiration had a two-by-four and was eager to use it. -,-;;;