Fluff. Yes. Guess the pairing. >>;

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Title: Remember
Rating: G
Pairing: Luffy/Usopp
Word Count: 299
Topic: Song Lyrics
Song: 'Let It All Out' by Relient K
A/N: Post Water-7 fluff. STOP ME, SOMEBODY. >>


Luffy’s eyes were like a cat’s in the dim moonlight, a sudden glint in the darkness of the cabin as Usopp paused in his way across to where the captain was resting. The past hours had been exhausting for everyone – their (his, again) nakama lying strewn in various positions across the floor, the couch; all soundly asleep save for the odd snore or occasional rustle of a turning body.

An arm stretched out to snuggle him close. Usopp let himself be pulled in, stumbling slightly, almost shy, shoulders hunched high with lingering guilt as they brushed against rough bandages.

The warmth. He inhaled, shakily. It’d been so cold ever since… and now it felt melted, like the first rays of spring sunshine, as Luffy tugged him in silently, cupping his face between bandaged hands. Stroking the ridge of his cheekbone tenderly, as though trying to commit the touch to memory.

Usopp closed his eyes. Breathed his next words like quiet wind over the hilltops.

“…I’m scared.”

Of you, was left unsaid. Of me. Of what we could do – have done – to each other. If it’ll happen again. Of the pain. Of the loneliness, the hurt, the empty hollow we clawed out of ourselves. The future, Luffy, anything could happen. Anything. Do you understand that?

Luffy chuckled. The sound was a deep, comforting thrum against his ribcage where they lay nestled together, resonating throughout his entire being.

“You’re always scared.”

He pulled the sniper closer, touched their foreheads to each other. Held the position, just breathing in; an intimate tangle of child-like arms and legs wrapped in white.

“And that’s okay.”

I’ll still love you.

And Luffy gusted quiet laughing breath over his face, smile bright in the dark as the sniper reached back around to return the crushing hug.

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Relient K - Let It All Out [Download]

Let it all out
Get it all out
Rip it out remove it
Don't be alarmed
When the wound begins to bleed

Cause we're so scared to find out
What this life's all about
So scared we're going to lose it
Not knowing all along
That's exactly what we need

And today I will trust you with the confidence
Of a man who's never known defeat
But tomorrow, upon hearing what I did
I will stare at you in disbelief
Oh, inconsistent me
Crying out for consistency

And you said I know that this will hurt
But if I don't break your heart then things will just get worse
If the burden seems too much to bear
Remember
The end will justify the pain it took to get us there

And I'll let it be known
At times I have shown
Signs of all my weakness
But somewhere in me
There is strength

And you promised me
That you believe
In time I will defeat this
Cause somewhere in me
There is strength

And today I will trust you with the confidence
Of a man who's never known defeat
And I'll try my best to just forget that
That man isn't me

Reach out to me
Make my heart brand new
Every beat will be for you
For you

And I know you know
You touched my life
When you touched my heavy heart and made it light

Comments

[yuki-kokoro.livejournal.com]

Mmmm, a dark warm moment between them. I especially like this because there is an attempt at them actually talking, and Luffy acknowledging Usopp's fear. I still wonder if there'll be any attempt at that later in the manga.

Thanks for the meaningful fluff, that's much better than the meaningless sugary stuff (not that I don't like meaningless sugar ^^; ).

[hypnosprostatis.livejournal.com]

;__; ::wibbly-lip:: So... so... ::gushes and melts into a puddle of pink goo::

[arelente2.livejournal.com]

cute, a little bit dark and romantic but i love it!

marry me!


ps: i stole aquired the song

[dethorats]

And another one I missed commenting on! God, this was just lovely. Everything in italics, the descriptions, the warmth, Usopp's sentiments throughout...wonderful. And the song choice is just awesome!