#usopp is also scared but tbh i find the concept of him being extremely relaxed bc he can't se sanji being into him amazing

[beanghostprincess]

Sanji sees love as a weakness and Usopp sees it as bravery. It might seem like it doesn't make any sense, saying it like this, so let me rephrase it:

When Sanji falls in love with Usopp like- When he realizes he's truly in love with him, his first reaction isn't good. His love for others has never brought him anything good back. Honestly, the only thing true love does is leave him exposed and dangerously close to breaking the facade he uses every day to pretend he's fine. Falling for Usopp only scares him (because he's a man. Because he could ruin their relationship. Because he deserves better. Etc) and being scared only means being weak, as far as Judge has taught him.

On the other hand, for Usopp, falling for Sanji is the bravest thing he could do. The impossibility of Sanji loving him back gives him the confidence to do whatever he wants because being rejected is literally the worst that could happen, and he's already used to rejection and failure, so he doesn't care much about it. Besides, loving people has always helped him when he needed it the most (his love for his mom. For Kaya. For Merry) and his love for Sanji only makes him feel strong.

Perfect balance, right? That's what their whole relationship is about. "I'll do what you can't". Usopp teaches Sanji that loving somebody is the bravest thing you can do. That it can take you as far as you want. That love is something worth fighting for. And Sanji teaches Usopp to value himself more and keep his heart close to his chest so he doesn't get so easily rejected and hurt by others.