Top of the World by cuethe_pulse, #6
Title: Top of the World
Author:
cuethe_pulse
Theme: #6 - piggyback ride
Fandom: One Piece
Pairing: Chopper x Usopp
Disclaimer: One Piece and its characters do not belong to me.
Notes: A tad bit more like friendship than love, but the love is there if you squint and turn your head sideways. I promise.
Chopper often hates his situation.
He stands on the deck of the Going Merry and he can hear the waves splashing against the wood of the ship. He wants to see the expanse of sparkling, blue ocean but, at the moment, is too small. He knows he can grow big - of course, how can he ever forget? But he doesn’t want to. He hates growing large, hates seeing the widening fear in the eyes of those around him. He hates being called a monster.
So he stands there, slightly miserable, until he notices the sound of footsteps approaching from behind. Before he can turn around, slightly clumsy, olive-toned hands pick him up around the waist and he’s placed securely on Usopp’s lean shoulders. Lighting up with glee, Chopper places his hooves on the snipers curly, black head and gazes out at the sea in awe. Suddenly, he feels on top of the world. And judging from the musical, genuine laughter from beneath him, Usopp does, too.