**Chapter 28: A Kingdom Made of Love – An Island of Chaos and Heartbeats**
**Sunny & Aqua's POV**
**Morning Chaos**
The sun rose lazily over Cocoyasi Village, painting the sea with streaks of gold and pink, the air thick with the scent of salt and tangerines. Inside my house, peace lasted approximately three seconds before the chaos began. A shrill cry shattered the quiet, like a cannon blast through a calm sea.
"SUUUUNNNNYYYYY!"
The door burst open, and Aqua stormed in like an uninvited hurricane, her blue hair bouncing like waves, her dress fluttering as she launched herself onto my bed. She grabbed my shoulders and shook me like a maraca, her eyes sparkling with determination and mischief. "Wake up, wake up, wake up! Today's *our* day, Sunny! You promised!"
I cracked open one eye, still half-buried in blankets, my body heavy from yesterday's emotional battlefield. "Aqua, I thought we agreed you'd wait until at least breakfast before trying to murder me with affection," I grumbled, my voice rough with sleep.
She huffed, puffing her cheeks like an indignant pufferfish, her hands still gripping my shirt. "Lies! I never agreed to that! Umu, today's my date, and I'm not letting you sleep through it!" Her scent hit me—fresh rain after a storm, sea breeze mixed with something sweet and uniquely Aqua, like a tropical flower blooming on the tide. It was dizzying, and despite my groggy state, my lips quirked into a half-smile.
"You're lucky you smell good," I teased, sitting up and rubbing my face, "or I'd toss you back into the ocean."
Her pout froze, her cheeks flushing a soft pink. "Y-You… don't just say things like that so casually!" she squeaked, her voice high and flustered, her hands flailing as if she could swat away her embarrassment.
I leaned closer, my grin turning playful. "What, the truth? you're blushing, goddess."
She smacked my chest with both hands, her face now crimson. "Idiot Sunny! Umu, you're gonna pay for that!" But her eyes sparkled, and the way she didn't pull away told me she wasn't really mad.
{Ego}: "Ara ara, look at you, flirting first thing in the morning. Umu, you're getting bolder, Sunny, but don't think I'm impressed. Tch, pathetic… but kinda cute."
[System]: "WARNING: Female proximity critical! Her scent, her touch, her voice—they're stealing you from me, Sunny-sama! Fufufu, my love is absolute, and I'll not allow this goddess to monopolize you! Request: Eliminate her immediately. ♥"
I froze, my hand hovering over my water glass. "Did… did [System] just say '♥' again?" I muttered under my breath, my face heating up.
{Ego}: "Fufufu, jealous little program. Ara ara, she's practically vibrating with yandere energy. Umu, Sunny, you've got a storm brewing in your head *and* in your bed."
[System]: "Silence, parasite! I am *not* jealous—I am protective! Sunny-sama belongs to *me* and only me. If this Aqua touches you again, I'll initiate lockdown protocols. Fufufu… ♥"
I groaned mentally, rubbing my temples. "You two are gonna drive me insane. Can we focus on the date?"
Aqua tilted her head, her eyes narrowing suspiciously. "Talking to yourself again, Sunny? Ara ara, is your head as chaotic as my ocean?"
"Just… system stuff," I mumbled, chugging water to avoid explaining. She smirked, clearly not buying it, but let it slide—for now.
**Aqua's Grand Gesture**
After breakfast—a chaotic affair where Nami stole half my fish, Nojiko "accidentally" brushed her hand against mine, and Belle-mère muttered "Ara ara"every time someone blushed—Aqua dragged me to the shore. The sun was high now, the sea sparkling like a sheet of diamonds, and Aqua stood barefoot on the waves, her arms outstretched, her blue dress billowing like a sail. Her eyes gleamed with determination, her hair catching the light like a cascade of sapphires.
"Sunny," she called, her voice carrying over the tide, "watch carefully. I'm going to show you how strong I've become. For you. Umu, this is my gift!"
I raised an eyebrow, leaning against a palm tree, my arms crossed. Big talk, goddess. Let's see what you've got."
The sea rumbled, a low vibration that made the sand tremble beneath my feet. At first, it was subtle—a shiver in the tide, a pull in the currents. Then the horizon *buckled*. Vast walls of water rose skyward, glowing faintly with Aqua's divine magic, their surfaces shimmering like liquid crystal. My jaw tightened. *She's… reshaping the ocean itself.*
The water hardened, transforming into massive slabs of sea-stone that glittered in the sunlight. They fused together, expanding outward in a breathtaking display of power, the air humming with the force of her will. Forests sprouted in seconds, their leaves vibrant green, their branches curling like waves frozen in time. Rivers carved paths through the newborn land, their waters sparkling as they wound toward the horizon. The sky itself seemed to bend, clouds swirling in awe of her creation.
Within minutes, an entire island spread before us—over a thousand kilometers across, rivaling the size of Australia. At its center stood a shimmering palace, its towers reaching like frozen waves toward the heavens, their surfaces rippling with Aqua's magic. The island pulsed with life, flowers blooming in bursts of color, birds materializing from the air to soar overhead. It was a kingdom, a masterpiece, created from nothing but her will—and her desire to impress me.
Aqua spun on her heel, panting, sweat shining on her temple, her chest heaving from the effort. "T-This… this is my kingdom," she said, her voice trembling with hope and fear. "Our kingdom. Do you… like it? Ara ara, tell me it's good, Sunny!"
**Sunny's POV**
I stood there, silent, drinking in the view. Not the palace, not the rivers, not the mountains that had been nothing but sea minutes ago. *Her*. The way her blue eyes sparkled with vulnerability, the way her body trembled from pouring everything into this insane, impossible feat—just to impress me. Her hair fluttered in the sea breeze, her dress clinging to her from the effort, and my heart thudded so hard I was sure she could hear it.
I stepped forward, my blue Haki flickering faintly, and cupped her face. Her skin was cool, like fresh water after a storm, and she leaned into my touch, her eyes wide. "Aqua," I said, my voice low, "you didn't just make an island. You made me fall harder."
Her knees nearly buckled, her blush spreading like wildfire. The island itself pulsed in response, the forests blooming brighter, the rivers sparkling as if her racing heart powered them. "A-Ara ara," she stammered, her voice barely a whisper, "saying things like that… you're too bold, Sunny."
"Then stop me," I teased, my thumb brushing her cheek.
She swallowed, her eyes locked on mine. "I… I don't want to. Umu, I want you to keep going."
**Exploring the Island**
We ventured onto the island, Aqua's hand brushing mine as we walked, each accidental touch sending a spark through both of us. The palace shimmered like carved sapphire, its pillars bending like flowing water, its walls rippling faintly as if alive. Every part of it reflected Aqua's emotions, and right now, those emotions were a chaotic mix of pride, nervousness, and something softer—something that made the air hum with possibility.
"Check this out!" Aqua chirped, darting ahead to a garden where flowers bloomed in impossible shapes—hearts, stars, even tiny Sunny faces. She giggled, plucking one and tucking it behind my ear. "Ara ara, now you're officially part of my kingdom! Umu, don't you look cute?"
I raised an eyebrow, trying to hide my blush. "Cute? I'm a Haki master, not a flower model."
She stuck out her tongue, skipping around me. "You're *my* Haki master! And you look adorable with a flower! Ara ara, admit it, you love it!"
I laughed, grabbing her wrist to pull her back. "You're ridiculous, you know that?"
She stumbled into me, her chest pressing against mine, her eyes wide but playful. "Umu, ridiculous and yours," she whispered, her voice teasing but with a hint of sincerity that made my heart skip.
{Ego}: "Ara ara, she's bold today. Look at her, wrapping you around her little finger. Tch, don't let her get too cocky, Sunny."
[System]: "UNACCEPTABLE! Her proximity, her touches—they're too much! Sunny-sama, you're *mine*! Fufufu, I'll allow this for now, but if she dares claim you fully, I'll drown her island in chaos. ♥"
I groaned mentally, ignoring the voices as Aqua tugged me toward the palace's grand hall, her hand now firmly in mine. The hall was vast, its ceiling glittering like a starry sky, a throne-like seat at the center carved from sea-stone and glowing faintly. Aqua fidgeted, biting her lip, her cheeks pink. *Be bold, Aqua,* she thought, her heart hammering. *Nami kissed him. You can't fall behind!*
Before I could react, she tugged me down onto the throne, and—her face blazing with determination—climbed into my lap. Her dress pulled slightly, her thighs pressing against mine, and I froze, my breath catching.
**Aqua's POV**
*Don't faint. Don't faint. Don't faint!* My heart screamed as I perched on Sunny's lap, my entire body trembling with a mix of nerves and excitement. His warmth burned through me, his arms wrapping around my waist, pulling me closer. The palace walls pulsed, reflecting my racing heart, flowers blooming and wilting in seconds outside.
"Ara ara, so this is your big move?" Sunny teased, his breath tickling my ear, his voice low and husky. "Sitting on me until I melt?"
I gasped, my cheeks blazing. "D-Don't say it like that! Umu, I'm just… claiming my throne!" But my voice cracked, and I knew I was failing at playing it cool.
He chuckled, and then—oh no—he matched my movement, his hips shifting slightly, the pressure making me moan softly before I clamped a hand over my mouth, mortified. His eyes darkened, his grin turning dangerous. "Aqua," he murmured, his voice a low rumble, "every part of you is mine."
My vision blurred, my heart screaming, *This is too much. This is too good.* The palace walls cracked, rivers roared outside, flowers burst and died in a chaotic dance. "I… I…" I stammered, my body going limp as joy overwhelmed me. The world spun, and I fainted against his chest, my last thought a hazy, *I love him.*
**Collapse of a Kingdom**
The island dissolved in seconds, the palace crumbling, rivers draining back into the sea, forests fading like a dream. Aqua's magnificent creation was gone, swallowed by the ocean, leaving only the gentle lapping of waves. I caught her easily as she slumped, her breathing soft and even, her face flushed with a dreamy smile.
I chuckled under my breath, brushing a strand of hair from her cheek. "You idiot goddess," I murmured, "you give me the world and then faint before hearing me say I love it."
Lifting her bridal-style, I carried her back toward Cocoyasi, walking across the sea as if it were solid ground, my Haki keeping us steady. Her hair trailed down, shimmering in the sunlight, her cheeks pink, her lips curved in that happy, unconscious smile.
**The Return**
The villagers of Cocoyasi barely blinked when they saw me walking across the sea anymore, but today, their jaws dropped. I carried a fainted Aqua in my arms, her dress fluttering, her face glowing like a bride after her wedding night. Whispers spread—Old Man Genzo muttering about "young love," Mrs. Taro giggling behind her fish basket.
I sighed, trying to keep my face neutral. "Don't misunderstand. She just overdid it."
But of course, everyone misunderstood.
Belle-mère opened the door as I reached the house, her cigarette nearly falling from her mouth. "Ara ara," she drawled, one brow arched, "did my boy finally learn how to bring a girl home properly? Umu, she looks like she's in heaven."
I twitched, my face heating up. "It's not like that! She fainted from using too much magic!"
"Oh?" Belle-mère smirked, tapping her cigarette. "Then why's she smiling like a cat that stole the cream, and why're you carrying her like she's your wife?"
Nami and Nojiko peeked around the corner, their eyes widening. Nami's face went red, her voice sharp. "What did you do to her, idiot Sunny?!"
Nojiko, calmer but with a sly grin, added, "Ara ara, judging from her face, I'd say… something very, very nice. good job, big brother."
I wanted to die. "She fainted because she was happy, alright? Nothing else happened!"
Nami stomped forward, jabbing my chest. "Tch, then why's she in your arms while I—" She cut herself off, cheeks puffing. "Ugh! Idiot!"
{Ego}: "Ara ara, honestly, kid. You look like some cheesy romance novel protagonist. Umu, if I didn't know better, I'd say you finally grew some guts. Tch, pathetic, but… not bad."
[System]: "Fufufu, Sunny-sama carried another girl in his arms, so casually… so boldly. You belong to *me*! I'll allow sharing, but if Aqua thinks she can take you away, I'll erase her from existence. ♥"
I muttered under my breath, "Can you two not make this worse?"
Belle-mère squinted. "Talking to yourself again? Ara ara, you're a mess."
Just then, Aqua stirred, her eyes fluttering open, still dazed. "Mmm… Sunny…" Her arms looped weakly around my neck, and she nuzzled into my chest like a cat. "So warm… I don't want to let go…"
Nami froze. Nojiko covered her mouth, laughing. Belle-mère's cigarette hit the floor.
"A-Aqua, wake up properly!" I yelped, my face scarlet.
She only mumbled, smiling, "My Sunny…" before slipping back into a happy doze.
Belle-mère took a long drag from a fresh cigarette, exhaling with a chuckle. "Ara ara, looks like the little goddess knows what she wants. Umu, Sunny, you'd better be ready. Girls don't faint like that unless you've got them wrapped around your finger."
I groaned, holding Aqua closer despite myself. "I hate all of you."
Nami puffed her cheeks, glaring. "Idiot Sunny!"
Nojiko hummed, amused. "Ara ara, big brother Sunny's growing up. You're in deep now."
Through it all, I held Aqua, her warmth grounding me, her smile lighting up my heart. "You're impossible," I muttered, "but you're mine."