baka-marimo:

Why. Why did it have to be his face? It was always a risk that he’d end up marred in some way, shape or form… but he always, always hoped it wouldn’t be his face. Went out of his way to make sure nothing ruined his face. Eyes flickered down, unable to meet Zoro’s. 

“…because…” He rose fingers to touch the bruise, his wince more one of complete despair than pain. “I’ve never had to worry about that before, I know I’m good looking. It’s one of the only things I’ve ever been sure of. My looks and my intelligence. I can deal with not understanding my mind, not being sure of myself… but…  hnn.” 

“Don’t be stupid,” he said sternly and yanked the man’s chin up again, forcing Law to look at him.

“I wouldn’t care if you didn’t even have a face, okay? I didn’t choose to be with you because of your looks. Yeah, you’re good-looking, but that’s only half the story. And it matters a hell of a lot less than what’s inside,” he stated, moving his hand down to Law’s chest.

He gestured at the scar over his eye then. “You love me for this,” and he leaned in to press a gentle kiss to the bruise on the man’s jaw. “Why can’t I love you for this?”

Law froze at the little kiss, mind playing over the words as he tried to formulate some kind of response to that. Any kind of response. The first thing to come to mind, however, had nothing to do with his own injuries, nothing to do with his own looks. He frowned slightly and reached up to take Zoro’s face between hands, shaking his head. 

“Don’t be so stupid… I don’t love you because of that,” he muttered, eyes flickering to the scar. “I don’t love you because of scars, or because you’re strong, or even because you’re the most drop-dead gorgeous man I’ve ever laid eyes on!” The doctor puffed out cheeks, but quickly stopped as it stung that bruise. No pouting then… dammnit. He shook his head again and pulled a hand away, instead pressing it to Zoro’s chest over his heart. 

“I love you because of this. Every part of you… is important to me. But the most important part of you is right here, understand?” He gave Zoro a stubborn look before ducking his head to press a kiss to the spot. “As long as you still have this, as long as you’re you… that’s what matters.” 

(Source: pandasurgeon)