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Sitting on my bed I try to figure out why exactly why my heart is racing, I mean yeah I'm embarrassed, but I should be calmed down by now, right? Frustrated I glare off into the dark, how could I be so stupid? How could I just not get my clothes? Why would I even let that Riana girl get to me?
Hearing my door open I'm snapped back to reality, watching Marco carefully come into my room, watching me with the same look that he had in the bathroom.
"You can't forget your clothes like that." He says simply watching me. "Rose…" He mutters running a hand through his hair. His blonde locks are still damp; in fact he looks like he came here right after his shower. He smells fresh and a bit like the ocean and well…clean.
I feel hypersensitive, the cool breeze rolling in from my window, the way the blankets suddenly feel rough and hot, and my clothes, they're suddenly uncomfortable, the way my hair is sticking to my body and cooling me off a bit it's the only bit of comfort that I'm feeling right now. My heart seems to be racing even faster and honestly I have no idea how to respond to how I'm feeling. "I didn't mean too." I whisper looking down at my lap; I don't need Marco to know I'm getting bullied by a nurse for some reason.
Marco leans forward suddenly and brushes my bangs off my face, pushing them behind my ear. Feeling his hand touching my face lightly sent a spark off. Looking up I see that he's slightly surprised while I'm trying to decide if I should lean forward or pull back. Either way it'll be awkward tomorrow. Deciding it'll be best if I just stay still, I watch Marco's face carefully. His stubble looks slightly shorter. His hand is still on the side of my face, it's warm, comforting.
"You better get some sleep." He murmurs still not moving, so I mimic that, staying exactly where I am. Honestly speaking I'm not tired; I'm just confused and frustrated, partly because Marco won't do anything. So to solve this I slowly lean forward to test it out, to see what exactly would happen.
Marco's eyes leave mine, but only for a second before he leans in closer, neither of us do much more then slowly inching closer.
Hearing a knock on the door we pull apart and look away from each other. "Rosie have you seen Marco?" I hear Thatch knock on my door. Getting up I glance at Marco, he's already at my window. His arms are lit up in a soft and warm blue glow. Watching him fly out my window and up I turn my attention to my door. Opening it I see Thatch waiting patiently. "Did I wake you?" He asks suddenly concerned.
Shaking my head I smile at him. "No, but I haven't seen Marco." I say simply. "Maybe he's up on deck drinking." I say lie smoothly. Turning my head to the side and yawning I roll my shoulders, feeling a sudden lack of energy.
"Well I'll let you get some sleep Girlie; I hear we're docking tomorrow." He says wriggling his eyebrows. "Maybe we could go the beach, Jozu says you like going."
Nodding my head completely pushing the thoughts of what he's interrupted I wave him goodnight. Slipping into my bed and under the sheets I have the image of Marco's brilliant blue wings stuck in my head.
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Waking up to Rai poking me numerous times I glare at him before opting to hide in my pillows. "If you don't quit poking me you won't have an arm." I threaten him scooting further away from him. "Rai seriously cut it out." I whine swatting his hand away violently.
"Hey, I'm on orders to get you awake." He whines poking me again. "Rosie you need to get dressed, you'll miss breakfast."
Groaning I pull myself up, rubbing my eyes. "I'll be there in a few minutes." I grumble tossing my sheets off me. As Rai leaves I slump on the floor in front of my bed, picking out a dress, since I don't have practice and I'm too lazy to pull on anything else this will have to do. Pulling the pale pink dress over my head after tossing my pajamas to the side carelessly I look around for my sandals, finding them I quickly slip them on and straighten out my hair, running out of the room I see Rai waiting for me at the end of the hall.
"We'll be docking soon." Rai says stretching his arms up. "A summer island." He mutters yawning. Walking with Rai I try to convince him to go swimming with me, though he refuses, I simply tell him I'll drown, which he mutters a fine to. This goes on all through breakfast and even on our way back to my cabin.
"You know now that I think about it, it's a bit strange." I say grinning at Rai; he simply gives me a glance. "A pirate afraid of swimming, well one that's not a devil fruit user, it's a bit funny." I tease him.
"I am not afraid of swimming, I'm afraid of what else is swimming with me." He clarifies; a smug look on his face as though this justifies everything. Stopping outside my door he nods for me to hurry.
Quickly changing I pull on a light pink bikini and then pull my dress over it before running out to drag Rai to the deck. Seeing Thatch with Rai waiting I pout.
"Why the long face Girlie, aren't you happy to see me?" The commander asks me playfully while slinging an arm around me, only for it to be tossed off. "Marco?"
Seeing him I feel my cheeks heating up slightly, just from the thought of what could have happened. "Come on Pops wants us to check something out." He says yawning, Marco glances at me before heading off without a word.
Deciding against saying anything I hook my arm with Rai's. "What was that about?" Rai mutters to me as we head off the ship with Jozu following behind, apparently it isn't safe for me to merely wander off, not that I'm complaining about the extra safety.
"What?" I ask him playing dumb, I really don't feel like explaining whatever had just happened, not that I can actually say, because I don't really know.
"Come on Rosie. You and Marco didn't say a word, no sharp comments from you or him." Rai says smirking at me. "What did you and Marco finally make up?" He teases me.
Elbowing him hard to his side I glare at him. "Marco and I aren't fighting and even if we were, there would be nothing for us to make up for." I tell him simply and sharply. "Anyways Jozu where are we heading?" I ask brightly turning back to look up at the huge man behind us with a grimace on his face.
"There's an inlet on the north side of the island, we'll head there, and Marco says he wants you to practice still while he's gone."
Pouting I lean against Rai more. "While he's gone, I thought I'd get a little break." Sighing I rest my head on Rai's shoulder. "Well if it can't be helped."
"Is Marco going to be gone for long?" Rai questions him curiously. "If Thatch is going it can't be too bad." He reasons.
Not really concerned with the conversation I begin to study our surroundings. The very green jungle that we're walking through and the beaten down dirt path that we're following, I can hear all sorts of animals and the like around us. The lush greenery is only emphasized by the sheer wildness of it; the flowers growing are beautiful, though I suspect that their colorful nature attracts some guests. Walking quietly next to Rai I watch as butterflies, beetles and other bugs fly or crawl along the trees just out of reach of hands reach.
"Alright Girlie go and enjoy the beach." Jozu says suddenly, bringing me out of my thoughts. Looking up I see a wide expanse of beach, quickly slipping my dress over my head I run towards the water happily. Running around and away from Rai with a grin on my face I decide to hide behind some rocks only to find a bunch of guys sleeping on the beach.
Shocked I stare at the men all lazily sleeping, unable to move I register that not all of them are sleeping; in fact the only one awake seems to be staring at me with a very amused look on his face. "This island is supposed to be uninhabited." He says in a low voice, looking up at me I can finally make out his face, freckles, he's wearing a yellow shirt unbutton and opened along with some shorts and a cowboy hat. Staring at him slightly put off that I happen to run into a rookie pirate. "So who might you be?" He questions getting up.
Gulping I try to debate if I should call for Jozu or Rai, but then again he hasn't exactly made a move towards me. Not saying a word I stare at Ace, Fire Fist Ace. A 'super' rookie, I've heard stories about how strong this guy is, and I'm not exactly willing to test it out.
"Rosie where are you?" I hear Rai call for me, it must have been enough to worry Jozu because seconds later the third division commander is behind me pulling me to his side. Rai is next to me seconds later.
"Isn't this the guy Jinbei was fighting?" Rai asks casually with a smirk on his face.
Jozu nods his head, his normal grumpy look replaced by one that I don't ever want directed at me. "Pops is looking for him." He says chuckling. "Why don't you call it in, I'm sure Marco and Thatch will be happy to know that their job is done."
"You're running with a pretty dangerous crowd." Ace comments completely ignoring Jozu and Rai as they make a call to the flag ship, smirking at me he tips his hat up. "What's a pretty lady like yourself doing with a bunch of ruffians?" He questions. Still silent I watch him partly curious to how this will turn out and partly because he's opening flirting with me. It's just interesting to me. "Your name is Rosie, right?" He asks nodding my head I feel a short jab to my side from Rai. "Lovely name."
"I'd watch it." Rai mutters to Ace shaking his head. "Marco is coming, he's not too pleased."
Shrugging my shoulders I watch as slowly the rest of the crew wakes up realizing the situation. "Capt. Tell us you didn't hit on her." Someone groans taking one look at me. "I swear you've gotten us into more fights that way." He mutters before doing a double take. "Diamond Jozu?" He says sighing heavily. "You sure know how to pick them."
Ace merely grins cockily. "Say Rosie it can't be too much fun over there. Why don't you come have a seat?"
Before I can even respond Marco is landing in front of me in some hybrid form. "She's quite fine." He says dryly. "Well seems that you've saved us a lot of time." He says smirking at him. "Pops is on his way here."
"Good." Ace says happily, sighing I watch him carefully; the guy is cocky and young. Not exactly the best combination of all time to have. "Say Rosie after I beat Whitebeard how about I take you out for a drink." He says winking at me. Blushing I look away from him and at Rai. "No need to be shy." He coos.
"Rai take Rosie back to the ship." Marco says calmly. Feeling Rai tug me along I willingly walk with him. "I'd appreciate it if you didn't make our friend feel so uncomfortable." He says and somehow that hurt a bit.
As we head back for the ship I pick my dress up and slip it back on, not the least bit disappointed about not getting to really enjoy the beach. "You know I've never seen Marco so close to knocking someone out." Rai says chuckling. "That kid must really get under his skin."
Smiling at Rai I shrug my shoulders. "I don't know; he seems a bit charming."
Rai gawks at me. "You go for that? Overly cocky and stupid?" Rai sputters at me completely shocked, like somehow I've said something so terrible and unforgivable."
Chuckling I shake my head. "I think it's the freckles."
Rai just stares at me before shaking his head and muttering "Crazy ass woman." Walking silently I frown to myself, Marco's words echoing in my mind 'our friend.' Sighing I quickly replace my frown with a soft smile as we reach the ship. "Anyways Pops is going to take care of him, no telling what will happen though." He says stretching.
Heading to the opposite side of the ship I take a seat at the railing easily sticking my legs between the pegs. Staying there for most of the day and through dinner until I decide it's time to just go to bed and hope that tomorrow I can go to the beach.
As I reach my room picking out clothes to change into lying at the bottom of the drawer is the shirt I'd gotten for Marco. Picking it up I examine it. The cut is a bit lower than I'd originally thought but I'm sure Marco wouldn't mind, the color though is a rich green, not dark, but a more like a dark mint. Sighing I change into a shirt to sleep in and then pulling on a pair of loose shorts I head over to Marco's room, rocking once to see if he's back, I hadn't exactly paid too much attention today, so I'm not even sure if he's back, when I don't hear him answer I push the door open lightly and set the shirt down on his bed. Leaving I return to my room without a word. No point in me holding onto it.