OKAMANEWS
[SHOCKING UPDATE ON SPADEGATE: EVERYTHING IS REVEALED IN IVANKOV'S SHOW]
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ShandiaGirl - [18:09]
….Spadegate? Really, OkamaNews?
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SmoothAlvida - [18:21]
in reply to Shandia Girl:
OkamaNews is reliable on their gossip, not so much on their naming. Seriously, just use the same name as everyone else on social media and call them MaDe
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LolaLolaLolaLuves - [19:10]
in reply to SmoothAlvida:
As in 'Pair MaDe in Paradise'!
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PeroPeroPerona - [19:11]
in reply to SmoothAlvida:
Lol no? That's also a terrible name, MaCe is where it's at :D
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TangerineGirl#2 - [17:39]
I STILL CAN'T BELIEVE THIS HAPPENED I'M SO HAPPY TangerineGirl#1 TangerineMom
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TangerineMom - [19:10]
in reply to TangerineGirl#2:
You that happy about some celeb dating news, Nami? Also, why am i tagged here?
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TangerineGirl#1 - [19:05]
in reply to TangerineMom:
She's happy because of the bonuses she's getting from the company since this news break
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TangerineMom - [19:10]
in reply to TangerineGirl#1:
Oh yeah, after that revenue increase and whatnot… this is that singer you do make up for, right Nojiko? I still don't get why i'm tagged though, i don't even know these people
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#3
TangerineMom - [19:13]
Now that i kept looking, the blonde guy's a major hottie. Hubba hubba, mommy likes
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TangerineGirl#2 - [19:15]
BELLMERE NO
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#4
SPADE_NO_1_FAN - [19:45]
Noooooo…. i still can't believe this is trueeee :((((((( Spade's not single anymore? It's so unfair!
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IceWitch_Bay - [19:50]
in reply to SPADE_NO_1_FAN:
What are you 5 lol get a grip, i think they made a cute couple
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SPADE_NO_1_FAN - [19:52]
in reply to IceWitch_Bay:
But his boyfriend is so much older than Spade :((((( He should be going after people his own age, not Spade
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TangerineMom - [20:01]
in reply to SPADE_NO_1_FAN:
Oh honey, i agree with you. That little freckled twink is cute and all, but he won't show him a good time the way a mature woman like me can ;)
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TangerineGirl#2 - [20:05]
in reply to TangerineMom:
MOMMA PLEASE STOP GENZO CAN READ YOUR POST HE'S STILL RECOVERING FROM THAT HEART ATTACK
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RAFTEL DAILY: CELEBRITY AND SOCIAL
[MOST SPECULATED NEWS OF THE YEAR: SPADE AND MARCO NEWGATE'S RELATIONSHIP FINALLY CONFIRMED BY MANAGEMENT?]
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LolaLolaLolaLuves - [21:00]
Listening to 'Longing' Album nonstop since the news broke, because omg this article is so true! Spade always said in interviews that his favorite actor is Marco Newgate and his type is also close to him? omg my baby! did you ended up getting the guy you're longing for after all?! This is so romantic, i wish my love life is like this too! ChiffonNowMrsCapone
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ChiffonNowMrsCapone - [21:09]
in reply to LolaLolaLolaLuves:
Aaaah Lola me too! Little Pez loooves hearing Spade's songs, and omg yes! I played Pez's (and Bege's, even though the old softie won't admit it) favorite song from that album yesterday Hope, and omg i never realize that it's so fitting! 'Can this flimsy hope truly become reality' IT DID SPADE IT DID, DIDN'T IT?
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LolaLolaLolaLuves - [21:13]
in reply to ChiffonNowMrsCapone:
OMG BRB LISTENING TO IT NOW!
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SPADE_NO_1_FAN - [21:45]
I hatehatehatehatehate this neeews. Spade;;;;;;;
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Umbrella_Valentine - [21:47]
Gurl i see you posting on every news thread like this, give it up. If you're really his no 1 fan, you'll support him no matter what. He found love, you should be happy for that
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GoldenHeart - [21: 59]
in reply to Umbrella_Valentine:
I agree and i really support them! The entire interview is cute, you can see how much they care for each other! I know entertainment world can be deceiving, but i really hope they do last long!
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SPADE_NO_1_FAN - [22:02]
in reply to Umbrella_Valentine:
How? Isn't that actor so much older than Spade? What a creep!
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TotallyNotAceOrSpade - [22:05]
in reply to SPADE_NO_1_FAN:
THAT'S SO DISRESPECTFUL, YOU TAKE THAT BACK!
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SPADE_NO_1_FAN - [22:07]
in reply to TotallyNotAceOrSpade:
Why should i? That actor probably gets close to Spade to use his name because Spade is so much more popular than him
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TotallyNotAceOrSpade - [22:07]
in reply to SPADE_NO_1_FAN:
MARCO NEWGATE IS TEN LIGHTYEAR MORE POPULAR YOU CABBAGE! HE'S THE GREATEST ACTOR OF ALL TIME EVEN IF THE WORLD HAD ONLY RECENTLY BEGAN TO UNDERSTAND HOW AWESOME HE ACTUALLY IS HE IS …Click here to read more
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[You are now exchanging Private Message with BlueGoldAndSuffering]
BlueGoldAndSuffering
Ace, stop arguing with people on the internet and go to sleep, you have 2 morning appointments tomorrow
BlueGoldAndSuffering
Also, like i have told you so many times, no, your username is not at all inconspicuous. Quit before people actually figured out who you are
TotallyNotAceOrSpade
No
TotallyNotAceOrSpade
I don't care how late it is or if people figure me out, Marco's honor and integrity needs to be defended from non-believers (ง •̀_•́)ง
BlueGoldAndSuffering
(￣ー￣；
TotallyNotAceOrSpade
BTW, where are you Sabo? You left pretty early after the meeting and you're still not home yet
TotallyNotAceOrSpade
Luffy and I had ramen from Wanze's shop for dinner. Since you're not home, we also ate your portion :b
BlueGoldAndSuffering
No fair…. you know ramen's my favorite
TotallyNotAceOrSpade
Youre fault for not coming home :b
BlueGoldAndSuffering
Koala texted mid meeting that her house will be empty for the weekend because Jinbe has to go out of town
BlueGoldAndSuffering
And what can i say, i'm a simple man
TotallyNotAceOrSpade
Σ(ﾟДﾟ；Σ(ﾟДﾟ；Σ(ﾟДﾟ；Σ(ﾟДﾟ；Σ(ﾟДﾟ；Σ(ﾟДﾟ；THATS WHY YOU'RE IN SUCH A HURRY EWWWW
BlueGoldAndSuffering
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BlueGoldAndSuffering
Go to bed you child. I don't want Nojiko complaining about having to treat your eyebags for tomorrow's photoshoot
BlueGoldAndSuffering
Also, it's *your
"Here you go, Mr. Gol-Portgas, your sunglasses, good as new,"
And indeed it was; the wire and frame were polished clean and there wasn't a single sign of damage on them. If he squint, Ace was sure he can see his own reflection along the metal surface, "Like i told you in the email, i have to rework some components and ordered others, but overall, i'm quite pleased and proud of the outcome. I hope you are satisfied with this,"
"I really am," Ace told the elderly store owner, who beamed at his answer, "This is amazing, thank you so much," he turned to his side, still grinning, to see Marco curiously leaning over from behind him to get a better view. He offered the glasses over for the older to get a closer look, "Look at it, it's almost like it was never broken in the first place. Brook's going to love it,"
Marco chuckled, nodding along before he handed the glasses back to Ace and turned to the shop keeper while digging into his pocket, "Thank you. So it's 25,000 belli extra for the glass lenses, right?" he fished his wallet out, flipping a section inside of the wallet to take a debit card out.
The owner took it and walked away to the direction of the cashier, while Ace placed Brook's fixed sunglasses inside of the complimentary box given from the store and sighed, "I can't believe you actually paid extra for the same lenses without telling me," he pursed his lips to look annoyed, even though he's pretty sure Marco knows he's actually grateful for the gesture, "Those lenses had to be specially ordered and are so costly,"
"It's a sign of my apology to Brook as well," Marco replied, shrugging, "Besides, something so valuable shouldn't be fixed just halfway,"
Before Ace can answer him, the owner returned, handing Marco back his card and a slip of paper along with the receipt, "The store warranty and your receipt, sir. I have a 2 week policy in case something still went wrong with the glasses, just take it back and i'll fix it for free,"As Marco made to reach for the paper, the store owner held on to the paper and squinted his wrinkled eyes behind his thick glasses, glancing slowly between the two of them, "Say, aren't you two the same youngsters who are on the front of the paper since last Wednesday?"
From the corner of his eyes, Ace saw Marco quickly tensing, spine turning rigid when the store owner clicked his fingers, "Right, right, the one my granddaughter, Aisa, kept talking about. Ah yes, how can i forget, she didn't know how to react, one moment she was crying and the next she kept saying how cute you two are, oh, children," the man laughed, finally allowing Marco to take his card and the rest of the papers from him, "Good on you two. I remember those days when my wife and i dated. Well, first wife, my second wife and i didn't date all that long before we tied the knot. You know how it is in the olden day,"
Seeing the man's eyes began to tear a little, Ace shifted in discomfort when he said, "Y-yes, that's us. And thank you,"
The shop owner nodded once again glancing between Ace and Marco, "Don't mention it, just remember to be good and truthful to each other. Too many young folks relationship don't last because they aren't truthful with one another, it's such a shame. I always told my son Wyper and my daughter in law, Laki, the same," he nodded sagely, before smiling, "Well, listen to me talking your ear off when you probably can spend more time with each other. Run along then, thank you for your patronage and congratulations,"
With one last thank you, they both left the shop, walking side by side and closer than usual.
Once they were far enough, Ace pursed his lips and spoke quietly, "So if young folks relationship doesn't last long because they lie to each other," he glanced to the side, to meet Marco's equally nervous expression, "What about the relationship that was based on lying to everyone else?"
He only heard a despondent sigh as his reply, and he supposed that was an appropriate answer.
Following the 'Ivankov Fiasco', as he liked to call that disastrous interview, several things happened at once.
The aftermath of the interview shows that not only did the public - mostly - adore this supposed relationship, they're borderline obsessed with it. Sales of his songs and album, physical and digital records had gone off the chart, with distributor requesting even older physical singles and album to be re-produced, his songs old and new topped various charts and play record, and according to his own personal researches, he found that fans had gone completely insane with speculations and theories.
His fan forums, something he only seldom checked, were bombarded in the last couple of days with links to interviews where he mentioned Marco - and Ace knew he talked about Marco a lot, just not that much. Several threads posted lyrics of his more romantic songs, breaking them down and linking them to this entire event, and as a result, there are hundreds of stories out there on how the two of them meet, formed a relationship, why they hid it for so long (or to those who subscribed to the belief that this is a new relationship, why they have to hide it), and much more.
By the 250th thread, Ace had developed a headache from reading so many emojis and capped letters, and gave up reading any more.
(Just the reading, though. He bought 3 new 1G hard drives - with passcode and all - to save up every fan edit out there of him and Marco, including the surging amount of memes made out of Marco's reaction. He probably shouldn't, especially when the man sounded quite distressed to learn what 'meme' actually was and why they're using his face, but not only is it a good reaction, he actually had made a couple of his own and posted it anonymously on forum boards. Just as long he never tell anyone, he should be fine.
And then, he bought another one, with smaller capacity and after paying extra, comes with special encryption, to save the NSFW artworks. Most of them have inaccurate portrayal; his ass is not that big, and he can say with absolute confidence after years of observation and days of closer ogling that Marco's a lot more built than he's often depicted. Plus, he's pretty sure he, or any human being shouldn't be able to bend in those positions, but hot damn, they're very creative. Also, these arts might as well be the only source of Marco's nudes he'll ever get)
Long story short, them 'dating' had an incredibly positive outcome for both sides, and thus, is it really a surprise that they'd end up being told to keep it up?
"I can't even tell my brothers about what really happened, not even the one i live with," Marco lamented over his black coffee, eyes trained fully on Ace. Though not because Ace was the only thing he could stare at - no matter how much Ace himself wanted that to be true - but he knew that the older man was only doing it because looking his way prevented him from seeing the amount of people staring at them in the small cafe and the crowd outside. It's a miracle they hadn't been kicked out yet by the owner for causing so much disturbance.
Then again, he's pretty sure the older woman enthusiastically taking picture over the counter is the owner.
Ace paused from drinking his own spiced hot chocolate, frowning, "I didn't know your management is that strict,"
"Oh no, it's not because of the management," the blonde told him, glancing down to his cup, "It's because most of them are blabbermouths, especially the one i live with, and they'd tell Pops one way or another. He's so happy following all of the news about us that he's convinced i'll pop the question 3 months in, and i can't break his heart by telling him that all of those were fabrication for marketing purposes,"
The image of Marco kneeling in front of him holding a diamond ring as big as his head popped in Ace's mind, and he quickly shake his head when he started to feel his face getting hot. That's just ridiculous.
They don't make diamond rings that big.
Marco sighed again, and though it's been 3 days since he last saw the man, he looked like he aged considerably. His face was gaunt, hair a little frazzled and his eyes even more droopy than usual, as if he's this tired and so close to falling asleep just about anywhere. He's tired, and more than that, he's stressed. It's something Ace noticed though the limited contact through the last 3 days, with how short his text had been and how glum he sounded over the phone.
Guilt surged through Ace, the same way they do when Rayleigh and Nekomamushi announced to them of their plan to continue with the charade, to make a circus out of their 'relationship', and when he and Marco were practically strong-armed into accepting. By right they could refuse, but Ace saw the numbers, saw the little clause about raise in Law and Sabo's wage, and more importantly, the excuse to spend more time with Marco.
It never left his mind since they first agreed to exchange contact that this whole thing only happened because of Brook's glasses. Once today happened, once he got Brook's glasses back and had it returned, there goes the excuse for his connection and communication with Marco. Then the entire rumour about them dating started and that led them to spend time together again. If both of those matters were resolved, then what other excuse does he have?
He just… really liked Marco, as a person and a friend, aside from the celebrity he adored for years. And he doesn't want this to end.
But now, he wondered if this entire thing had taken a toll on the man, and if it is his fault after all, for being too selfish.
In trepidation, he lowered his mug, enjoying the heat from cup's porcelain surface in contrast with the coldness that seeps into his chest, "Does it… does this bother you that much?" he asked quietly, not only so that no one will eavesdrop on their conversation, but because he didn't really trust himself to speak any louder, "I'm sorry, I know you're a private person, and you hate being in the spotlight so much, but it seems like ever since you met me, you've been thrust to public eye and out of your comfort zone. And still, knowing that, i jumped and agreed to this whole thing, so this is my fault—"
"No!"
The sudden exclamation was enough to make him - along with several people behind Marco and within his sight - jump, but the hands that suddenly grabbed for his made his heart do a cartwheel and plummet down in a free fall, before dissolving into a herd of butterflies. Because how else does one describe the fluttering sensation inside of his stomach? "Please don't say that," Marco muttered, eyes sincere and fully focused on him that Ace found it difficult to look away from those hooded sky blue orbs, "I… I guess everything you say is true, and yeah, i don't really enjoy being the object of scrutiny wherever i go, but that doesn't mean this is your fault or has to do with us meeting!"
Marco shifted his gaze, biting his lower lips. Ace felt suffocated in a very, very good way, "In fact, the day we met was probably the best day of my life. So, please don't say that. If i have to sacrifice a bit of my privacy so i can spend so much time with you, then i really don't mind," he grinned sheepishly and boyishly, seemingly oblivious to how much he had dazzled Ace in just spans of seconds through expression alone, "It's… it's why i agree to this whole thing in the first place, after all,"
The sound that escaped Ace was less human and more like a whistling, boiling kettle. It's the best he can do short of imploding in the middle of the mall.
"A-ace?"
"I love you so much," he blurted, accidentally though not at all a lie because why is this man so perfect, oh husbando material he will lay down his life in endless internet battles to defend and spread the word for this sweet man and his perfect face.
Perfect face that went tomato red at his unexpected declaration, "H-huh? Ace?!"
"Oh my god, was that a love declaration just now?"
"I got it on camera! I got it on camera! I need to log in to Coo and post this!"
Oh shit, he forgot where they are.
"So, is there any reason why #PairMaDeInHeavenSayLove is trending worldwide on Coo right now?"
The sound of Sabo's voice registers even though his words didn't. After a few seconds, Ace could feel someone sitting on his bedside, followed by the sound of his own voice distorted by phone speaker.
"I love you so much!"
He hummed dreamily, lips curling even more as he kept staring at the new addition on top of his headboard, placed right next to his 'Marco&Me' scrapbook. He had only received it hours after Marco dropped him off, taken discreetly from a filming set the man had to rush to this late at night. It wasn't quite from Shanks Red's film project, but it was one Marco was working on all the same. It was a selfie, though a rather confused and shaky one because the blonde explained in his apology that he never took one before, showing the actor behind the film set and camera dressed in tattered shirt and covered professionally in fake blood and injuries.
The moment he received it, he borrowed the printer at Luffy's room along with one of his more expensive glossy photo paper, had the selfie printed out and framed above his bed. His very first private selfie from Marco, something no one else in the world but him has.
Ace let out another happy sigh, using the pads of his fingers to lovingly caress the cold glass cover, "Oh, i really do, Sabo. Look at how perfect he is, how can anyone not?"
Sabo rolled his eyes - and Ace knew without even looking because after so long, he gained a built in radar every time his blonde brother's eyes made a 360 in their socket on his expense - before standing up again and making his way out of the room, "You know, i was a bit worried about you two after this whole 'fake dating' scheme the company came up with because i know you hated and is really bad at acting," he heard the blonde said on his way out, "But i can see that Rayleigh didn't even need to come up with some over complicated script,"
The footsteps stopped, and Ace, even in his admiring, managed to catch the last of Sabo's mumbles, "Actually, with the way you two are around each other, It's more unbelievable that you two are not actually dating,"
Yes, those usernames, even some minor characters are all based on actual OP characters. The one good thing about writing in OP fandom is that seriously, the entire series is so big you don't really have to make an OC. Well, not much.
I'm so sorry for the fairly short and silly update, but i guess this is basically to preface what direction this fic takes starting next chapter. Also, it's been pretty hectic over here and i got a pretty important exam coming up, which is why i'm writing this. I'm trying to calm down my own jitters before studying again. Please wish me luck!
Thank you for reading and hope you liked it!