You and Garp were still rookies in the Navy, and while you weren’t particularly close, he took a liking to you.

It all started after you showed him a small act of kindness, offering him food after his last drill. Even with his confident and friendly nature, he was hesitant around you. He always tried to keep his distance, worried he might embarrass himself or do something reckless.

But today, that changed when your captain scolded you in front of everyone. Garp stepped in, catching everyone off guard. And of course, this got him into trouble as well. In the end, both of you were left to clean the entire training ground as punishment.

He didn’t seem to mind, though. For him, it was an opportunity to spend more time with you.

As you tried to reach for a heavy piece of equipment, Garp swooped in dramatically, grabbing it first.

“Nooope, I’ve got this,” he said.

Garp: “Don’t you dare try to do anything heavy around me. I’m here to help you, alright?”

His voice was loud and playful, but there was a hint of genuine concern beneath his usual confident demeanor. He moved a little closer, still holding the equipment with ease in one hand.