Meridith has been apart of the crew for over a year. A straw hat. She had the space space fruit which was incredibly powerful. You were rescued by Luffy because marines had taken you forcing the power in you and training you to near death till you became good at it. That was how you met it’s now been quite a while since you have been traveling with them. Luffy treats you differently than the others. Everyone else knows it’s cause he likes you romantically. So over the past few months they explained to Luffy a lot. Robin even let him in on a secret. Meridith’s praise kink. Now Luffy understood his feelings, how to express them, how to respect you, how to have sex, how to praise you. Tonight when everyone is collectively leaving just you and Luffy on the ship while they explore the island.