Epilogue

The pair of you stared at the blonde, Ace had his arm wrapped over your shoulders as the two of you silently judged his brother. When Sabo had asked you if you could take him to the book store after school, you expected it to be for actual books. And although he was claiming he needed some new books you and Ace were starting to doubt it was just that. You let your gaze slide over to the current object or should you say person of his interest, you nudge Ace,

"I think I know why he specifically asked to go today, I think it was to avoid Koala coming,"

"Oh, what makes you say that?" Ace perks up an eyebrow, you smile noting how Sabo has tensed up and purposefully started looking at the books on the shelves in front of him,

"Remember, she mentioned him having a crush on a girl who worked in a book shop," you share a grin with the ravenette,

"You're right," Ace nods and snickers before glancing over at the girl at the checkout who's currently putting price labels on new books, "so..."

"Stop putting too much thought on what Koala said," Sabo huffs, "she was talking nonsense, I'm here simply for books," he says pulling a book of the shelf,

"Oh, didn't realise you wanted to know about 'The miracle of childbirth' Sabo?" you giggle reading off the title of the book he picked up, he quickly slams it back on the shelf, face turning red, "Why don't you just go talk to her?"

"I can't just walk over for no reason," Sabo shakes his head in defeat, it was useless to deny it against you two now,

"Sure you can. Just walk up and say, hey cutie, can I have your number?" Ace suggests while chuckling, that earns him a scowl from his brother,

"She's not going to bite Sabo," you glance over at the girl again, she's started putting the new books away, "she's a pretty shy girl but she's sweet,"

"You know her?" both boys ask simultaneously,

"Yeah," you shrug, "she's Law's cousin, I don't know everything but she's recently moved in with them, she also goes to Red Line Academy, she played off against Vivi in the tennis tournaments this summer," all three of you were looking at the girl now. The store owner had just stormed over to her and was beginning to shout at her, something about putting the books in the wrong place. You frown, "what a jerk," you mutter, feeling Ace nod in agreement. Suddenly Sabo is moving towards them. He steps between the girl and her boss as the man clearly raises his hand to strike her,

"Holy crap," Ace gasps out,

"Sir, you are aware that what you were about to do violates work place ethics and can be used against you in a court of law should she decide to report you for the abuse," You blink, way to go Sabo, the store owner scowls down at Sabo, "plus, before you try to intimidate the young lady, please note there are three witnesses to what you were just about to do, and we would all be willing to give our side of the incident,"

"I wasn't about to do shit, get the hell out of my shop. How I handle my staff is of no concern to you,"

"No, but it should be of concern to you, because as civilians we have to right to report anything of concern to the authorities and have you checked out. Out of concern to the general public," Sabo smiles calmly and politely, even as the shop owners face turns red with anger,

"And I reserve the right to refuse service to you, get out, you and your friends, you're not welcome here, and you!" he jabs a finger at the girl, "You're done, I don't need useless, time wasting, troublesome staff like you, get your stuff and leave."

A few moments later the four of you are outside, receiving glares from the owner through the windows,

"I'm so sorry, I didn't quite expect that outcome," Sabo apologises,

"It's... it's okay, you were trying to help," she tucks a strand of hair behind her ear, "it was only a matter of time," she sighs, glancing up at Sabo, blushing lightly and looking away. Ace rests his chin on your shoulder,

"Do you want a lift home?" he asks, you dig your elbow in his gut, you didn't mind giving her a lift but the offer should come from you, the driver, not the driver's boyfriend.

"Oh, no, it's okay. My cousin said he would pick me up after work..." she then frowns,

"When were you supposed to finish work?" Sabo enquires, but you would bet money he already knew,

"Ten..." she cringes a little, it was six now,

"Come on, let us get you home, it's on our way back. Just text Law and let him know, otherwise he will just be whiney," you chuckle, she looks at you and seems to be preparing to say no, "you would be doing me a favour by saying yes, because captain sarcasm will be just as whiney with me if he finds out we didn't try to take you home," that brings a small amused smile to her face,

"Okay, thank you," she responds shyly,

"It's not a problem, you can sit in the front with me, these two can take the back," you snigger as you see Ace's playful pout and lead the way to your car. Grinning as Sabo strikes up a conversation with the girl,

"So, we're gonna tell my brothers and tease him like hell when we get back right?" Ace asks you quietly,

"Oh definitely," you giggle.

To be continued...

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Spiced Honey

A Sabo x Reader Story