Perfect Twin?

Chapter 2: Our Date

Two Days Later…

"A date?" Lurina looked puzzled at me. "Today?"

"Yeah today, after school; or tomorrow is fine." We were walking to lunch together with her friends ahead jabbering on about something else. The past two days I figured out a lot about her, with the help of her twenty questions game that turned into more like one hundred questions.

"Hmm, today should be okay! I have nothing to do today! So okay, I will go on a date with ya today after school!" She squeezed me around my waist.

"Oi! PDA!" Someone yelled I turned to see Tashigi winking at me in a joking manner then walked away. I rolled my eyes. She always did that. She just randomly yells PDA to Kohza and Vivi, now she does it to me too.

Lunch went by smoothly. Except the arguing between Zoro and Sanji, which ended with a mad Nami. Lurina kept trying to steal Usopp's food when he was distracted by his girlfriend, Kaya. Sanji would do anything on whim for Nami. Nami used the advantage to get some candy from him. After lunch I fell asleep all fifth and sixth hour, but got hit in the head again by Smoker-sensei, seventh hour. Paid no attention to him when I was awake. I stared at my book, doodling on a piece of paper. Which the doodle turned out to be nothing but scratches, making nothing of them. When the last bell rang I was too excited that I immediately got out of my seat and was the first one out the door. I didn't hesitate throwing all my books in and taking my bag out, with the bento box already in it. I braced myself for my little lover to throw herself at me. Which did happen.

"Ace! Catch me!" She projected herself at me and I caught her bridal style. She giggled. "Good catch!" She gave me two thumbs up before giggling again. I couldn't help but laugh along.

"Ready?" She snuggled against me and nodded.

"Yup! You know it!" She giggled.

I carried her off, pushing the doors open with my feet. We walked on, getting whispers from the people around us. Most of the girls in the school were scoffing about how she could be with a hot guy like me, so I hear from Nami and Vivi. Sanji and Zoro told me the guys say that they are totally jealous. Kohza says the same thing for the older guys. But I didn't care, they'll get over it.

"So where are we going?" Lurina asked me as I carefully set her down.

"Not sure… just thought we could do whatever we thought sounded fun." I shrugged my shoulders. "Wanna head to a diner first?"

"Yeah! Eat first, and then bunch of fun!" Lurina grinned and grabbed my hand. "Where too?"

"Baratie." I kissed her cheek and she giggled. She then nodded. "Let's go." I gripped her hand and lead her towards the Baratie.

Sanji wasn't working and I was thankful. I really didn't need him fawning over my girlfriend the whole time; since he likes doing that to all girls, including Lurina. She ordered a big meal, but not as big as my little brother would have ordered. She seemed to be restraining herself to order more, but I didn't ask. We were too caught in conversation. Once we were finished and I paid, we left the restaurant and out on the street.

"Arcade?" I asked blindly and not thinking.

"Yay! Sounds fun!" She entwined her fingers with mine. "Come on! Let's go!" She dragged me along the street as I yelled her to slow down.

We made it to the arcade and the first thing she wanted to play was Dance Dance Revolution. I agreed, of course I did, who could resist that face. We played two songs and I beat her each song.

"You know you're supposed to let your girlfriend win, right?" She asked me as she had herself clung to my arm.

"Not in my book. I show my true self to everyone, even if it's my girlfriend." I smiled and poked her nose. She sat down at the table we appeared in front of. "Would you like something to drink?"

"Yes! Dr. Pepper, please!" She grinned and I couldn't help but kiss her forehead.

"Coming right up." I whispered and went to get some drinks. I ordered our drinks and got them immediately. I turned and walked back to the table. I look to see two guys standing by her, and she seemed displeased. I walked faster and closer.

"I told you! I am here with my boyfriend! Now leave me alone!" Lurina threw her nose into the air away from the two boys. Arms crossed and one leg over the other.

"I don't see him, you must be lying!" A tall, lean guy with brown hair and blonde highlights said.

"Yeah, girls use that excuse that all the time now. Come on, baby, we can show you a good time." A guy with black short cropped hair, that was fit, but not as much as the other guy, said.

"Excuse me." I walked in front of the men, separating them from Lurina. "Can I help you?" I set the drinks down.

"Ace!" Lurina said as she stood up and grabbed around my waist. Her face dug into my back and her hug got tighter.

"Hmph… this is your boyfriend? You could've done better." The boy with brown hair scoffed.

"Come on, Larry. This guy looks stronger than us." The boy with black hair told Larry.

"Yeah right, Cory!" Larry shouted at his friend, Cory.

"Well, if you guys have nothing else to say or do, then please leave my girlfriend alone." I stated, not even mentioning myself, she was more important than me anyways. Lurina was standing to the side a bit now, biting her lower lip.

"Oh? Well what if I did this!" He jumped up and punched my face. I faltered and staggered a step back.

"Ace!" Lurina called, I stuck a hand out.

"See he isn't so tough!" Larry boasted.

"I am, but you are too weak. What was that? It felt like a sissy slapped me." I taunted him, and a vein popped in his head and his high-mighty aura turned dark.

"What was that, Bastard?" He asked with an annoyed tone.

"You heard me, you little brat." I said, making sure that I didn't use language. There was little kids around and I didn't want to be a bad influence.

"Oh that's it!" Larry shouted and came towards me.

"Larry!" Cory shouted after his charging friend.

"Ace!" Lurina yelled at my motionless self.

The kid came at me and punched my stomach; I bounded down and took the punches. It was pointless fighting about this. I saw no meaning to fight, so I was not really going to try. The kid kept punching at my stomach, making it hurt a little bit after a bunch of punches. The kid started getting tired of his exhausting punches.

"Why. Aren't. You. Fighting. Back?" He shouted in-between each punch. I grabbed his hands.

"I see no point… and if you do have one, please share." I looked at him with no sign of being snooty about this matter. He opened his mouth then reluctantly closed it. He looked at me, then his eyebrows furrowed and he pulled away. I released his wrists and he turned away; walking away.

"Come on, Cory." He stated. Cory followed.

"Are you okay?" Lurina was by my side that second.

"I'm fine… Nothing bad, are you alright?" I grabbed her by her hips and twirled her back and forth, checking her. She giggled.

"I'm fine, silly. Nothing wrong with me." She cheered.

"Well, that's good." I looked down at her and moved her hair out of the way and kissed her forehead. She blushed and giggled.

We left the arcade and I walked her home. Passing the many stores that were closing and street lights beamed on. The multiples of cars turned into a few cars here and there. We reached the antique store door and she turned to look at me.

"I had fun! Thank you, we should do that again sometime." I smiled at her. I scratched the back of my head and I looked away.

"You're welcome." She giggled and I am sure that I was blushing deeply. "So… see ya at school tomorrow?" I asked when I averted my eyes back to her.

"Yup!" She gave me a hug and I hugged back. We parted and she opened the door and looked back at me. "See you tomorrow!" She giggled and went in.

I walked down her stone stepped yard and through the gate and headed home, making sure to look back. The window curtain moved and it seemed like maybe her mom was looking out, because the figure was taller and longer haired. I continued on thinking about today's events. 'I am so happy that our first date went well and I wouldn't have changed it for the world. And it only took me two days to ask her out on one.' I sighed. 'Gosh, any later and I don't think it would have even happened.' I wandered down the street as it was dark and enough for some crime to be out. Though the people don't mess with me, especially if I am in a bad mood. Which I'm not, but they know better. I walked the rest of the way home, happy about my success.

The next day is going to be just as interesting.

The Next Day…

"Shanks? I know him! He came to the store last Friday and bought this really nice side table." Lurina was walking with me to lunch. This morning she accidentally slept in and came in around second hour. So I didn't see her this morning, which I was asleep the whole first hour, so I don't even remember anything.

"Oh I know and he is in big trouble for that!" I furrowed my eyebrows in frustration at Shanks. Knowing he was probably sneezing, wherever he is.

"Aww, give him a break. He has good taste in furniture. So he's your dad?" She twirled around in her jeans and that same yellow, puffy jacket. Her scarf encircled around her body with the motion.

"Well technically, no. He adopted me and my little brother when our parents died and our grandpa was an ass." I felt anger built up when I remembered our grandpa. He was a horrible man, making my poor, little brother do all that stuff! Leaving him alone in a forest, even on the other side of the world before! My blood boiled just thinking about it!

"Ace, calm down!" Lurina was grabbing my shaky hands. I took in deep breaths; calm.

"Sorry about that." I patted Lurina on the head and she smiled.

"It's okay! I know how ya feel…" She trailed off then snapped back. "Lunch!" She grabbed my hand and dragged me off. We joined everyone at the lunch table that we sat indoors since it was still freezing outside.

"So… yeah he wants to meet ya." I continued our conversation that we had a few minutes ago. She looked at me with her chocolaty-brown eyes and pieces of rice were on the side of her mouth. "Oi… you got rice on ya."

My hand held here face as I took the pieces of rice from her face. I had the rice in my fingers but she grabbed them and stuck them in her mouth. I was surprised by this action and just let her have the rice. Her tongue slid between my fingers, getting the rice. I pulled my fingers away. She giggled.

"You're cute when you blush." I could feel that my blush deepened. "Hehe, so you want me to come over and meet him?" I shook my head of the dirty thoughts piling up.

"Yeah… well whenever you are free to come over." I told her and ate some of my noodles. Devouring them in mere seconds. I gulped down some milk too. She had her plate finished when I looked back to her.

"Today is okay… I only help out in the store when I have free time, mainly because I get bored and have nowhere to go." Her elbow sat on the table and she rested her head on her hand. Her eyes were devious and mysterious.

"Well that's great!" I threw my hands up, scaring the others at the table.

"What's great?" Nami asked.

"I am going to meet his father…" Zoro, Sanji, and Usopp gagged on their food when Lurina said that.

"What?" They all yelled.

"Oh that's nice…" Vivi said with a smile. Kohza busted out laughing and was pointing at the three stooges who were gaping like fish.

"Oi! Shut your mouths, idiots!" Nami griped at them. Lurina and I laughed. The bell rang.

"Well, that was a short lunch!" Vivi announced. Then the intercom went off.

"Students, Teachers, and Staff. There has been signs that an ice storm is headed our way, please pack your bags and head home, that is all. Have a good day." The intercom clicked off.

"You sure you wanna come over now?" I asked Lurina as we got up to dump our trays.

"Of course!" She cheered and wrapped around my arm. "Let's go now!" She dragged me off with her.

"Oi! Give me a call later, Ace!" I heard Kohza holler at me. I turned my head and looked over at him. He was holding hands with Vivi.

"Alright!" I hollered back and looked forward. We passed many students and some had to dodge us. We hurried and we stopped at my locker first.

"I will be right back!" Lurina giggled and let go of me and ran off to the sophomore part of the building.

I smiled at her, watching as she ran down the hall while twirling around people. I opened my locker and took out my bag. I didn't bring a bento today so I just took my reading book out and stuck it in my bag. I closed my bag and locker. I leaned against my locker and waited. 'Might as well wait… Don't wanna lose her.' I smiled and relaxed against the locker.