~Sabo's POV~
I knew that I was not supposed to stare. I knew that staring may cause some trouble. I certainly knew that staring can clearly give the wrong perspective. However here I was staring at my sister's sister. I wished that she would've noticed me, however, she was busy chatting with Ace to even notice me. Unfortunately, it was Rinoa that had seen me. Rinoa got near me a little bit more before whispering.
"You do realize that she will not notice you?" Those words had stung my very core. She made be my younger sister however she is the older sibling for her own biological siblings. She had a bit more advantage in knowing Psalm. I sighed in annoyance before glaring at her to show my displeasure. Rinoa merely snickered.
"However, we can get her jealous...she likes boys who are more talented than her at certain parts" that had certainly gotten my interest. I looked at her again only to see a mischievous look on her face. I knew I was in for deep trouble this week.
~On to the other older brother!~
Again I have no idea why I was stuck in her company. I was actually expecting Rinoa to help me out, but her damn little sister took her place! I don't have anything against her but, the conversation we're having right now is a bit...girly. She started talking about why Sabo wouldn't look at her no matter how many times she tried to catch his attention. Honestly, it's adorable that she likes Sabo, not like I will be admitting that anytime soon.
"-do you see how Sabo is getting close to her? That's not fair!" and here we are again. This time, she is jealous of her own sister. But I swear I saw Rinoa getting closer to Sabo instead of the opposite. Yeah, I will never get girls or even women. First, they are sad, then they are angry then all of a sudden they're happy! Mood swings get worse during their periods! Oh, also chatty girls get on my nerves sometimes but Marco taught me to just look like I was listening but in reality, I'm not.
She talked on and on about Sabo's curly blonde hair and how his smile was charming. I didn't bother suppressing my groan gaining her attention. "You bored already? I'm not that bad!" oh yes you are! I glared at her,
"Yes you are, now leave" was all I said as I turned around to go somewhere else. Anywhere but here would be fine. Just the sight of Rinoa being near Sabo was getting on my nerves. Don't get me wrong, he is my brother, but Rinoa was always near him more than she was with me. Her little sister was barely anything like her, besides the looks and all. I felt a hand tug my arm harshly turning me around where my gray eyes met brown eyes who held a twinge of anger. Ok... maybe their temper were the same.
She looked at Sabo and Rinka before looking back at me smirking "You like my sister's company don't you?" she said mischief in her tone. I scowled at her "As if, she likes Sabo's more than my own presence" I growled out. I can't do anything since I'm the so called short-tempered child out of the 3. I'm a grown man already! Psalm dared to laugh at my face.
"Oh you have no idea how wrong you are there" was all she said before she went to the treehouse, tackling Thatch down to the floor. They nearly fell off the damn thing if it weren't for Marco. Rinoa would've killed someone for sure if her sister gets hurt in any shape or form.
I continued to carry my bag when an elevator system thing came down. I looked up and saw a new face. She had glasses, black hair, darkish natural skin, and a shy expression on her face. How many people does Rinoa intend to crash in her crib? Knowing what to do, I placed my bags inside, yelling at Sabo and Luffy to hurry the fuck up. They placed it in the elevator too, and the girl pulled the rope to bring it up. She was stronger than she looked. I for one can hold my desires if I see a woman. But when I saw Rinoa climbing up and how her ass just looked, god you had no idea how-
"Ace~! Hurry up!" Luffy whined impatiently forcing myself to get out the trance I was in. I grumbled under my breath before going faster up the ladder. As I got on the main floor board, I noticed how Marco wouldn't look at me in the eye. Did something happen? Marco was not one to avoid eye contact unless it's seriously bad. I noticed how he was looking at Rinoa before realization hit me.
Did he do something to her? My temper flared within me and it took every willpower I had to stop myself from demanding for some answers. I walked passed him and walked up to Rinoa instead to start a conversation. Sabo and Luffy didn't bother waiting for me since Luffy dragged Sabo to the kitchen.
"So, who was the new girl that got that elevator down?" I asked casually. Rinoa looked at me with a smile.
"That was Hia, and we have a new boy too. His name is Vincent, blondie boy" she chuckled at her own description and I couldn't help but smile too. A new girl and boy? Sounds like she's becoming the mother of the group. When Rinoa asked what I was doing, I told her I was helping out Pops in the company, that meant lots and lots of paperwork. Like, come on. Too much. No wonder they take turns...
She would fidget once in a while trying to avoid eye contact with me just like how Marco was acting. Something definitely happened. "What happened? You're acting a bit out of place" I commented leaning against the railing. Rinoa looked at me debating, and thank god she sighed. That sigh usually meant she will tell me.
"Well... Marco may have- umm- kissed me..." she mumbled the last part. But I definitely heard her. He kissed Rinoa... He KISSED Rinoa?! Again anger bubbled within me, Rinoa began to hold my hands to try calming me down.
"Ace! It's ok! It was an accident! I promise you!" she yelled at me, her hands holding my head tightly in place. The contact made my body ease down for now. But I will definitely get to the bottom of this.
~3rd POV~
Rinoa was able to calm Ace down, but she knew that this won't be the end of the temper he held. She dragged the older brother to her room and started playing "Don't wanna know" by Maroon 5. No matter how annoying it get's it will always be a relatable song. Ace paused the music scoffing at her music choice. Instead, he searched for "All star" by Smash Mouth and started to hum along with the beat. Rinoa has not used to these type of songs but for Ace's sake, she will get through it.
After the song was done, Rinoa decided to play "Closer" by The Chainsmokers. She leaned against Ace as the song continued to play. Ace, on the other hand, listened to the song intently. He heard the song before but Izo would change it to something else so fast that he doesn't even remember the name. When the part "we ain't ever getting older" Ace looked at Rinoa longingly. If only she realized how he felt.
"I know it breaks your heart, moved to the city in a broke down car and four years, no calls now I'm looking pretty in a hotel bar and I, I, I can't stop no, I, I, I, can't stop" Rinoa sang along. Ace decided to sing along with her.
"So baby pull me closer in the backseat of your Rover
That I know you can't afford
Bite that tattoo on your shoulder
Pull the sheets right off the corner
Of the mattress that you stole
From your roommate back in Boulder
We ain't ever getting older"
Both did not realize that an audience was forming outside of the room. Psalm and Thatch both had mischievous smiles on their faces while Marco was shaking his head happy that Ace was relaxing. Nusrat and Xenia both began to plan a way to turn the atmosphere into something more. The others only watched as Ace changed the music to "Something Just Like This" by Chainsmokers too.
"Where d'you wanna go?
How much you wanna risk
I'm not looking for somebody
With some superhuman gifts
Some superhero
Some fairytale bliss
Just something I can turn to
Somebody, I can kiss"
Ace and Rinoa stared at each other, Rinoa blushing slightly as their faces got closer. But the moment was ruined when Gian barged into the room demanding for Rinoa to sing to him. Everyone outside groaned displeased at the sudden disturbance of the romantic scene. Gerard knew who the culprits were and turned to glare at Psalm and Thatch who were whistling and looking away from their hands behind their backs.
"I want something just like this" Rinoa continued the rest of the song while rocking Gian back and forth. He may be a big kid now, but he will forever act like a baby to get the attention he wanted. Ace swayed along with the song his eyes closed as his mind began to form an imagination of him and Rinoa resting his head on her lap.
The others decided to leave the 2 of them alone and continued on their boring hours. Psalm and Nusrat though had other plans.
~tbc
Did I just update? Hell yes, I DID! Omg, I am so sorry that it took me MONTHS to get this up! It's also short so I am very very sorry _. I got into Skyrim all over again and I could only think of scenarios about the game. I am genuinely sorry for this epicly late post. I hope I can update more, but I focused more on Ao3 with my Skyrim stories. I don't even have any of the Stories here, THERE. For those that want to see the stories, I have up there my there is still Rinslayer
Once Again I am sorry and see you again!