it's the start of the date! starting with Sabo picking Macey up then finishing... in the beginning of the date! this is just part 1 of the 3 parts i have planned with the date!

ChuPikaRai-

thank you. yes, it is so cute and yes, there will be stalkers. it is going to so much fun! 'The Spy on Macey and Plan' is just beginning, there is so much more to come next chapter. Whitebeard and Pirate are never going to stop the others, well, Whitebeard is more likely to stop then Roger is. Roger is going to be head person in charge. i mean, come on. am i the only one who can see Roger leading and encouraging the stalking of Macey and Sabo on their 'non-date date' and then one their furtures dates?

Macey may or may not have gotten present, even though she hates the holiday, you just have to keep reading to find out. and Sabo.. well, i can say this much for sure. he has presents worked out and to give to Macey, even though she hates the holiday. that doesn't mean that Sabo won't do something special for Macey. just keep reading to find out!

i can't promise that Macey (or anyone else) won't ruin the romantic mood that is headed their way. you'll just have to keep reading to see what happens, now won't you? *smiling evilly*

i think people would die if Marco was somehow tied to a chair, having Ada sitting on him is more effective. because we all know that Marco was going to stalk this 'date'/'hang out' no matter what. he's worried about his little girl getting her heart broken, though, i would more worried about Sabo then Macey in all honesty. Sabo is more likely to have his heart broken by Macey then she is by him.

okay, everyone did read the part where i said Naomi died right? and Naomi wouldn't want Marco to put his life on hold just because she died, she isn't like that. she will be smiling down from heaven and happy to see that Marco was able to move on and find a new love in his life and that he is happy. and in FFP, he never married Naomi either- they were just together, almost like a married though. i think Naomi stayed though, they would have gotten married most likely. so Marco can't remarry in FFP since he was never married in FFP to begin with. to clear up that misunderstanding. an will Ada make an appearance in FFP? Well, you'll have to keep up with that story and wait for the next chapters to come out to find out.

i don't think it would be so bad if Marco does end up meeting new. but won't be for a while if i decided to get Marco together with another OC. anyway, i am getting off track... where was i...?

Yes, Axe is the probably the most calm out of everyone in both families about the whole thing. the others should be more like him about it. but then again, it wouldn't be as interesting if they were all like Axe now would it? lols.

Kai-

thank you.

Faye-

Macey and Sabo or any OC x Sabo, i happen to find and think is a cute pairing. so thank you.

nekohime-chan-

Macey and Sabo are a adorable paring. i love that i choice this pairing in the end. it's so cute. Sabo and his reacts are always so cute and Macey, well, she's Macey. things will happen when they happen. she will be give off more hints before she knows it or realises it. by the end of the date or maybe in the middle, Macey will work out how she feels about Sabo.

i hope no-one gets their heart broken.

Ada is taking the news better than Marco. then again, Marco is Mama Bird and they're very protective and possessive of their little chickies. Macey and Sabo are both from big families- though Macey is probably bigger. she has a LOT of uncles and aunts after all. and Ava is an evil sister, and there's more evil little sister Ava to come!

more chapters to come and don't worry about the long review. i love them! they just a little bit of time to answer is all. so you didn't annoy me at all. i hope you keep on enjoying.

batora-

they are adorable. and i think everyone would feel bad Sabo if they weren't laughing their asses off. hell, even i don't have time to feel sorry for poor Sabo as i am too busy laughing my ass off as i write. if i can't laugh at myself or my writing, how do i expect others too?

Ava: oh right, Macey's dad is kind of protective of her, isn't her?

there we have it ladies and gents! Ava never thought of how Marco was going to react!

how is Macey able to act so calm in the fact of her family and father being overprotective? oh easy, she's use to it and she doesn't give two rats about it really. as you will see in this chapter XD. so don't worry, she won't be single her whole life. plus, it's kind of like a test. if the guy gets easily scared off then he isn't worthy to be with Macey and if he stays and doesn't get scared off easily, then he is worth looking at- well, at least that's how Macey's family see it anyway. and stalkers, i am going to have some much with the stalkers with the next two chapters. i can't wait.

creep... babahahahaaha! now all i can think of is this picture that someone drew of Shanks creeping Marco with Ben hitting him and apologising to Marco about it then Shanks says 'Creeping' and starts to creep on Ben who pulls out his guns. i laugh everything i think of and see that pic. it's hilarious. and who will answer the door? find out this chapter!

the whole Ace talking to Sabo about sex thing? did something happen in the past? are people curious? well, that will be explain soon people i promise! though, i can make a small side chapter/omake on it if people are interested too. the story behind it... well, bahahaha! i laugh thinking about it. and yes, Ace plus fireworks, well, let's wait for part 3 to see and find out what happens. it's going to be interesting to say the least.

i will post the request of Ace x OC x Sabo once i have it worked out. i am doing research into the AU i want to do with it. what is the AU you ask? it's an soulmate one. it be the first time i ever do a soulmate AU so i am looking at other ones to work out how i want to do mine- i am torn between names or birthstones, maybe i could do one with both maybe...? hmm... anyway, once i work out what i am doing with it then write it, i will post it. okay everyone? i promise! i just need time to work it out.

thank you for liking my stories. there are more to come, i promise. and with Whitebeard, well, i thought his name was Edward too but then when Oda brought in Whitebeard's 'biological son' and he had Edward as his family name instead of Newgate, i guessed that Newgate must be his first name and Edward his family then. but lots of people do it the other way round. so, *shrugs shoulders*. i don't know, that's why i thought i would tell people what i was doing so that they didn't get confused.

but anyway, i hope you keep liking my work as there is more to come!

AceDAnn-

thank! it is a cute story! yes, Ava is an evil little sister isn't she? just wait till Ann joins in. it will be fun! yes, it is not going to be a quiet hangout and non-date date isn't it? it should be interesting and fun!

Whitebeard is just as protective with his oldest grandbaby as her father is as protective of her and her aunts and uncles all love her and want to protect her too. the whole family is overprotective- she is the first and oldest born grandchild/granddaughter, niece and daughter after all. plus, his child (aka Macey's father and the others) were going to follow anyway, even if Whitebeard told them now. so, it's better for him to just say okay and let it happen then say no and it happen anyway.

Ace and fireworks... i can't stop laughing thinking about it. i have so many ideas for this, it isn't funny! though, some of the ideas are quite funny. what is Ace going to expect from Sabo and Macey? i think being a couple finally is the main thing.

Lili-

yes, a new story. i like taking requests because i can work on and do them while doing my normal chapters and have something to do and work on when i have writers block too. plus, i like to make and keep my reviewers and readers as happy as i can. i can't keep everyone or anything, i will try to keep everyone as happy as i can.

yes, stalkers. i can imagine the stalkers either helping with the romantic and then ruining it or they just plain old ruin it. but either way, it's going to be funny. especially when we get to the fireworks. oh the ideas i have with that scene. and Macey, well, it's not the fact she doesn't like romance, it's more she doesn't like Valentine's Day and overly cheesy stuff, but yeah, i can see Macey ruining a few romantic moments too.

Ace: i can't wait! i just want to play with the fireworks now!

wait please Ace. for the love of god, please wait!

Ace: ffffffiiiiiiinnnnnnnneeeee *whine sigh*

Macey does support BLACK. i think everyone who reads my story right now supports BLACK, even if they don't like Yaoi... they're just such a good and sweet couple that way... anyway, back to my point. Macey does support BLACK but she isn't huge romance fan in general. though, i think it's more she doesn't like cheesy romance stuff and i think Macey actually more enjoys seeing someone else being romantic then having it done to herself. but that might change soon XD

PS BLACK fans, we will have some moments and have BLACK as an pairing in this story! i accept all responsibility for the happiness, fan girl reactions of screams and squeals and thinking and everything like that from me telling you all this. i know a LOT of people are going to be happy that BLACK moments are coming soon.

Macey is a nice and funny, isn't she?

Ace plus Sabo plus sex talk equals everyone laughing their heads off. anyway, how long will take Macey t realise her feelings for Sabo in FFP? keep reading and you will find out, that is all i will say on the matter. for now- mahahahaaha! *evil laughter*

Anonymous-

i think everyone has a happy day when i update and give another chapter XD

i think we all feel for Sabo right now. not only is Macey's family going to stalk their non-date date but his too. oh well, at least Sabo can't say that their families are boring and aren't interested in their love lives right?

Axe: i think everyone might be TOO interested in Sabo's and Macey's love lives if you ask me

no-one did, so, who cares? Ava, sweet, sweet yet evil Ava. we have no heard or seen the last her. mahahahaaha! *evil laughter*

wow, this must be a be a big coincidence. that's kind of cool and yet funny. i like the name Macey which is why Macey's name is Macey and i choice Ava because it's a girls name with three letters like Ann and has three letters like Ace does. plus, i like it and it's pretty and two of the girls my sister coaches in U12s Girls Hockey (field hockey so everyone knows) are called Ava. i also know a Macy, but her name is spelt Macy not Macey.

i wonder who is the behind the door? read this chapter and find out! keep reading to find out how Macey's and Sabo's relationship goes from here! i will update my other stories soon. i promise.

Himeka-

overprotective families- this is going to be fun! Marco is going to spy on the date and i bet he is the only who won't be ridiculously noticeable about it while everyone is. Marco was always going to be spying on them, whether the others were going to or not, he was always going to do it. though, i wonder Ada is going to react to Marco spending their Valentine's Day spying on his daughter and her 'date'.

i feel so sorry for Marco. i know Naomi would join in and make it a date for them but Ada... well, i'm not sure how she going to react to this quiet yet.

Ace, poor poor poor Ace. you should never say anything involving the s word with your mother round, knowing or not. i wonder if Rouge is going to talk to him about it? how does Sabo normally react? that's a secret for now! mahahahaaha *evil laughter* XD

the moment you wrote fireworks all i could think was- Ace is going to love it if i use this and he will want to be the one to do it too. Whitebeard and him being okay with the stalking idea, well, i think it's more that Whitebeard would like to know how the whole thing is going more than anything.

it's not that Macey isn't one for romance, it's more she doesn't like cheesy romance. and yes, i believe we are all wishing Sabo good luck. and i know right? i mean, i like the holidays themselves and the ideas behind them and everything, i just hate how communalised they have now become. Macey too. she and i share the same opinion on this, in case anyone was wondering.

Whitestardevil-

Sabo's panic mode is only going to get worse before it gets better, i swear. that boy worries too much. Macey already likes him, he just needs to be himself and stay calm and everything will be fine.

and i know right? the Ace and Rouge scene was good right? why do they need to talk about that? hm... i think because Ace is thinking too far ahead to where Sabo is thinking i think. i think Ace is more hopefully for Sabo in the situation then Sabo is XD. but whatever the reason, i think Ace could have picked a better time to try and talk to Sabo about it. but i'm glad everyone seemed to like it. it was one of the funniest and best scenes i have ever written. i will admit, it's my favourite scene from chapter 2.

yes, Marco is going a stalker. he'll be the best one i think. less likely to get caught then the others. because we all know he is stalking them but he won't really be noticed or seen because he is better at hiding then the others.

is Whitebeard for or against Sabo and Macey getting stalked? i think he is all for the idea, his children can keep him update on how the 'date' is going then and if Sabo will be welcomed into the family officially yet or not. after all, a lot of people know about Sabo's crush on Macey and have for a while and Whitebeard is all for Sabo and Macey getting together.

he might even drop some hints about wanting to become a great-grandfather too. just to really make everything more awkward and funny for everyone. come on, am i the only one who can see this happening once Sabo and Macey are official?

DBZ-

Marco's family- being a bit overprotective? what? no, not... pppfff... at... pfff... all... pfff...

bahahahaahahaha! not even i can say that lie with a straight face and not laugh!

let me tell you this much my friend, but families are going to stalk and both families are overprotective. especially since Sabo is more likely to get his heart broken than Macey is. the families will be torn be observing and then tyring to help them get together. it should be interesting, since there be a few who might to ruin it too.

and i right? catching up with old friends is a good way to spend a holiday that is overused. Sabo's going to turn it something sweet and happy that Macey will like and maybe she won't hate the day so much at the end of all it. i hope.

how many characters from my other stories are going to appear? well, quite a few if i do say so myself. BLACK is making an appearance after all. and there are even going to be a few characters that i have yet to introduce in the FFP main storyline who will be making their first appearance in this story. you will recognise a few of them DBZ.

anyway, let's get on with the story now! till next chapters everyone! i hope you all enjoy the chapter!

Macey and Sabo: enjoy!

Are we dating or our families?

Chapter 3: The Date Part 1….

Sabo nervously texted Macey outside her house saying that he was here to picked her up. Damn it… he was seriously super nervous right now. Sabo hoped he looked okay and that what he has planned for the day is okay… he hopes Macey likes it all and that he is brave enough to ask her to be his girlfriend by the end of the day… maybe, hopefully.

Sabo took a deep breath in- okay, it's time to just take the plunge into the deep end of the pool now- then he rang the doorbell…

Sabo hopes his not overdressed. Why did Sabo think it was a good idea to let Ace choose his clothes? Ace doesn't know anything about fashion… oh wait, yes Ace does. He does modelling and is photographer as well… okay, Sabo probably did make the right choice in letting Ace pick his clothes. But still… Sabo can't help but nervous. He was spending the whole day with Macey, his childhood crush and still crush. Sure, it wasn't a date, despite what everyone else was saying but it was kind of like one.

Sabo took another deep breath as he stood there- in black slacks, a nice blue dress shirt, a dark vest, a jacket in his car if it gets cold later. But still… isn't Sabo overdressed? He hopes not… what if he is? Is Macey going to like the clothes he's in now that he thinks about? What if she thinks he's overdressed? Maybe Sabo should text her again and go back and changed… but that would mean waking up Ace and Ace is not a morning person, Sabo is probably going to get the shit beaten out of him for waking Ace up…

Sabo stopped thinking as the door suddenly opened. Sabo just put on a smile and was about to say something, thinking it was Macey but then stopped, because it wasn't Macey who had opened the door. Oh shit, Sabo's so dead…

Macey had been up early as she had to organise some of her school stuff. Doing event management and coordination and hotel business management plus regular business management all at once, it might not have been the best choice, but, oh well. It's what Macey's doing, so it's all good. She just had to get up early to work on an assessment and call her teacher about organising placement. Plus she needs to organise to do her liquor licence too.

Macey already knows what she wants to do- she wants to build and open FF- a hotel, event centre, arcade, meeting rooms, bar and restaurant and more all in one building, well, block with hotel rooms, a pool and the works. It was a big dream and it was costing a bit of money, but it was Macey's dream and she was going to do it. With the families' help, since it will be under the Whitebeard Company.

Grandpoppy loved the idea when Macey told him about when she was roughly fifteen, he thought it would be interesting and amusing. The main problem is Macey's young age and getting the whole thing being built. It's already started, has been for roughly five years now and should hopefully finished being built at the end of the year. But Macey won't have all her qualifications before that, she'll only have half. But between her uncles and aunts, they should have everything covered that Macey doesn't. and it should only take another year, two at the very most till she has everything she needs to be able to run FF by herself anyway.

BEEP BEEP! Macey's phone went, a text message appearing on the screen.

Macey couldn't help but smile as she already knew who it was from. Sabo was here a little earlier than she thought he would be, she better and needs to get changed out of her pyjamas. Hopefully her dad won't be awake yet and Ada or Izo or Sasha or someone that isn't her father, that isn't Marco, will answer the door since Macey knew that Sabo would knock on it. He's a gentleman that way.

Macey changed into the nice, yet not ridiculously nice dress that Ada and Sasha had chosen for Macey to wear. Macey also grabbed a nice coat in case it was cold then put on her leggings and her nice scandals that go with the dress.

Now…

Where the hell is Macey's wallet and handbag? And her i-pod, headphones and camera! Can't forget her camera! She wants to be able to take lots of photos.

Sabo kept the smile on his face and was trying to his to not be even more nervous. Oh shit, it had to be Marco who answered, didn't it? Sabo was going to die, he knows it. He has seen what Marco does to people when they ask Macey or when they try to date her. It was fucking scary as shit, one of the many other wises why Sabo has yet to ask Macey out. Her father was scary, not as scary as his mother Rouge, but still, Marco would be the next creepiest person that Sabo knows, after his mother.

"Hello Marco sir," Sabo said- sweating a little nervously. Holy shit, holy shit.

"Sabo," Marco smiled, sending a slightly chill down the younger blonde's spine. "Why don't you come in while we wait for Macey, hmm?"

Shit. Shit! Shit! SHIT! Marco is going to kill him! Sabo is going to die! He just knows it! Sabo was internally panicking as he just smiled and nodded his head on the outside. "Of course sir." Maybe Sabo should run now? No, he can't! Sabo wants to spend the whole day with Macey! He can't get scared or run away now! Maybe if Sabo explains to Marco that this isn't date, though Sabo would like to date to Macey, it's just the two of them spending the day together- the whole day together. And the fact that it's Valentine's Day has nothing to do with it, plus, it was Macey's idea to spend the whole day together. Sabo was going to ask to do lunch or dinner but it was Macey who suggested the whole day!

No, that would make Sabo look bad… like he was blaming or saying that it was Macey's fault for this. Which it wasn't, Sabo could have said no when she suggested for them to spend the day together. He could have just said lunch or dinner. But no, he had to let his heart and not his head say something. Damn it… Sabo is too in love with Macey to be able to say no to her!

Shit… now that Sabo thinks about it, if Macey asked him to jump off a bridge or to kill someone for her or anything like that, he would. God damn it! why does he have to be in love with her! It's going to either kill him or get him killed. Damn it… Sabo just has to have for her so badly doesn't he?

"You know," Marco said as Sabo come into the house and come into the lounge room/waiting room as they waited for Macey. They both sat down, Marco in a single seat couch and Sabo on the big long nine seater couch. "Normally when someone asks my daughter out on a date, they ask me first."

Shit… Marco is going to kill Sabo isn't he?

"It's not a date sir," Sabo smiled trying to remind as calm. "We're just hanging out for the day. I would ask you first Mr Edward before I asked Macey out on a date."

Marco couldn't help but smile. He could tell that he was making Sabo nervous, despite how much he was trying to hide it. But Marco will give brownie points for not really showing it or looking like he was going to run for the hills like others do. Plus, Marco knew that Sabo would treat Macey right and with respect, he was one of the few gentlemen in Macey's generation.

"Sabo," Marco smiled as some of his brothers all come into the room and others were watching outside of it. "I believe we have known each other long enough that you don't need to call me Mr Edward, please, call me Marco."

Sabo was getting even more nervous as he noticed Thatch, Izo, Kingdew and Jozu in the room with him and Marco. Thatch and Izo sitting to Sabo's right and Kingdew and Jozu sitting to his left. Oh shit, Sabo wasn't sure what to think of this right now.

"Those are some nice clothes Sabo," Izo smiled, out of him and Thatch, Izo was sitting the closest to Sabo. "Where are planning to take Macey for the day?"

"Well… I thought we would to Baratie for breakfast first and see Max," Sabo answered with a happy smile. "I'm hoping that Tessa and Luna are working today too. I know Macey haven't really seen them in a whole. Then I would we could go the book store that Red owes and where Don, Lavi and Kaitlyn work."

Thatch stared blankly at Sabo. what was he saying and doing?

"You're taking Macey to see her friends?" Jozu asked- seeing that Macey was going to like the day that Sabo seems to have planned so far.

"Yes," Sabo nodded. "I know Macey isn't a huge romance person and she doesn't really, well, she pretty much hates Valentine's Days. But I know she likes to see her friends and give them something. So I already organised for Britta, Seth, Sora and Crystal to meet up us at Baratie to give us some flowers for Macey to give the others."

"What about Blue and Jack?" Marco asked, all too interested in the plan that Sabo has worked out with his daughter. What? Marco was interested so they could keep an eye out and on it.

"We're meeting them for lunch," Sabo answered.

"Where at?" Thatch asked.

"Your restaurant- the White Cross," Sabo answered with a smile. "I have plans to see some of the others too if they're free today. But I haven't heard from everyone yet."

"Jack's back?" Kingdew asked- not realising that Jack was back from his oversea doctor volunteer trip. "I thought he was still overseas with that doctor volunteer trip he was doing."

"He got back last night," Sabo smiled. "He hasn't told anyone. Only Blue, Red, Lavi and myself know."

Of course Blue would know, Blue was Jack's partner. Of course Lavi knows too, as soon as Blue could he become Lavi's guardian after Lavi's older foster brother's death and they all live in Red's house. So of course if Blue knows, Red could know.

"How did Blue earn that nickname anyway?" Kingdew asked. "His name is Elijah isn't it? and what about Red? Isn't his real name Del?"

"Well," Sabo smiled answered- feeling conformable with them and no longer really nervous. Sabo has known for a long time after all, they're been neighbours for around nine years. "Blue's whole name is Elijah Uro Lukas Benson which is EULB which if you switch is then Blue. Though, Luffy mostly called Blue, Blue- because of his blue hair. The same with Red, his name is Del Eri Regan which is DER then switch to make Red. And well, they both just said call them that so Blue is Blue and Red is Red."

Marco couldn't help but half smile at Sabo as the younger blonde seemed to relax. Well, the whole family knew him and he knew the whole family and they all liked the kid, but they didn't mean that they weren't worried or were going to not protect or stalk Sabo while he takes Macey on this date that they are both claiming isn't a date.

"You know Sabo," Thatch smiled to him. "Out of all the guys that could date my niece in this world. I like you the most."

What…?

"I agree," Izo nodded- hoping that maybe Sabo might actually ask Macey on a proper date depending on this go.

"I thought we agreed we were not going to talk about this," Marco glared at his brothers. Marco couldn't help but agree with them on that as well, in fact, the whole family agreed that if Macey was to ever date or get with anyone it should be Sabo. since they all know him and get along with his family fine s they don't have to worry about not liking the guy or his family.

"You do?" Sabo asked- blushing slightly.

Pops aka Whitebeard walked into the room, laughing at his sons trying- he wasn't sure what. Were they trying to gang up and scare Sabo? Or were they ganging up to talk to him? Or were they were ganging on him to add purpose on him?

"Of course we do!" Thatch smiled. "We all like you kid, Mama Bird included though he wouldn't admit it out loud, but we all know it. your still here after all. he hasn't given you the infamous phoenix death glare yet either." Which made said man glare at his brother.

Really? Sabo blinked several times at this information. Were they saying that they were supporting or wanting Sabo in being able to date Macey or something…?

"Really…?" Sabo asked, completely surprised by this turn of events. He thought they were trying to gang up on him to scare him away or something. But it more seemed like they were supporting him in being with Macey then trying to scare him away from her.

"Of course my boy," Whitebeard smiled as he walked into the lounge room. "I would much rather you then some person we don't know. But that doesn't mean we won't take you out if you hurt our Macey in any sort of way."

And, that's what Sabo had been wanting for. For some kind of threat.

"I would never hurt her sir," Sabo told Whitebeard.

"Please Sabo, call me Pops, Grandpops, Grandpoppy as Macey likes to or Newgate," Whitebeard smiled to the young blonde. "None of this sir stuff."

"Yes si… I mean yes Whitebeard," Sabo nodded.

Well, Whitebeard was better than sir.

"What is everyone doing?" Macey asked as she got down the stairs and was looking at her uncles, father and grandfather.

"Nothing Macey my dear," Whitebeard smiled to his granddaughter. "We're just talking. Aren't we, my sons and Sabo?"

"Of course Pops," Macey's uncles all said.

"That's right," Marco smiled.

"No harm in it," Sabo smiled to Macey. He couldn't help but smile and he couldn't take his eyes on Macey. She looked so pretty, she does in pretty much everything anything that Sabo sees her in. but that dress and the way it sat on Macey, well, Sabo couldn't help but think it looked good on her on. It was a modest cut dark purple dress that was showing her boobs a little and the dress ends just above her knees, she had three-quarter leggings on underneath and nice dark scandals, plus a coat folded over her right arm and a black handbag. "Were just talking Mace."

"I call bullshit Grandpoppy," Macey frowned at the males in her family as she walked into the room and grabbed Sabo's hand. Sabo doesn't know them like she does, so she's not mad or annoyed with him like she is with them. They're trying to butt-in on this! Can they just mind their own business?! "I call it trying to interrogate and get information out of Sabo so you can work out what he has planned for us for the day so you can follow."

What…? Sabo looked at them as a few of them looked a guilty. They were?

"We would never," Marco said to Macey which only got him a glare from her. Sabo couldn't help but shiver at the glare, let alone Marco who was getting it. Damn it, Macey is just as good as her father when it comes to glaring at people. Marco couldn't help but cave under the look. Damn it, he never should have helped her with her glares. "Okay, maybe we were. But can you blame us Macey? You're the oldest grandchild and granddaughter, my oldest and first child, let alone my oldest and first daughter and your uncles as well as aunts oldest and first niece. We're just worried about you sweetheart."

"Worry about yourselves!" Macey half snapped at them, surprising a few of them. Shit, she's mad at them. "I told you this wasn't date! We just hanging out for the day! God! Your guys never listen to me! I'm not a child anymore! I'm adult! I'm twenty later in the year. Sheesh! Come on Sabo, let's go."

Sabo said nothing as he bowed to everyone then left with Macey, dragging him out of the room. Which then feel into an uncomfortable

"She does know her being mad at us isn't going to stop us, right?" Thatch said

"Too true," Whitebeard commented with a laugh. "Gurarara. Do we know what we're doing my sons?"

"Of course Pops," Thatch smiled. "Time to stalk our niece/daughter/granddaughter's not-date date!"

Macey smiled as she walked to Sabo's car while holding his hand. Was it always this nice holding on Sabo's hand? Plus, now she has Sabo all to herself, she liked that idea. She wasn't completely sure why… but she liked the idea. Why was her family trying to butt-in anyway? it's not a date… right? Macey and Sabo were just hanging out and spending the day together, it wasn't date… right? Nah.

"So? Where are we going first?" Macey smiled and asked Sabo as she stopped at his car and get go of his hand. Frowning internally at having to let go.

"It's a surprise!" Sabo smiled as he opened up the car door for Macey which just made her smile and giggle at him. He's such a gentleman, it was one of the things that Macey likes best about Sabo. and it's a surprise huh? It's a good thing that Macey loves surprises.

"Cool!" Macey smiled as she got into the car. "I love surprises. Thank you."

"I know," Sabo commented as he closed the door then walked over to the driver's side and hoped in the car. "I mean…"

Macey just laughed at him as she smiled more at him. "It's something that everyone knows, I know that silly."

That was not what Sabo was going to say or what he meant but he'll go with it.

"Right," Sabo nodded as he did up his seat belt then pulled a blindfold out of pocket. "Do you mind? It's a surprise after all."

Macey just smiled- taking the blindfold and putting it on/doing it up. "Not at all. This should fun! I trust you."

Sabo couldn't help but smile at hearing that. Macey trusted him? He better not let her down then!

"So, what's the plan for the day?" Macey asked as Sabo started the car.

"It's a surprise,"

"Awesome! I can't wait!"

Later outside the Baratie….

Sabo pulled up in front of the Baratie and got out of the car, going to Macey's side of the car and opening the door.

"Can I take the blind fold off yet?" Macey asked Sabo.

"Sure, but close your eyes please," Sabo asked Macey, who had no problems with it.

Macey closed her eyes as she untied the blind fold then gave it to Sabo then covered her eyes with one hand. Macey put her other hand out to Sabo.

"You'll have to help me walk then," she smiled at him, she couldn't see his face flare up a huge blush at her putting her hand out for him to hold.

"Su… sure," Sabo nodded as he took her hand and let her to the restaurant.

One of the staff noticed Sabo leading Macey and that she had her eyes covered, with a happy smile on her face and giggling slightly. The staff member opened the door and couldn't help but be happy when she saw them. it's been forever since she has seen Macey and Sabo! Okay, maybe not forever, maybe it only since Ace's birthday. But still, it was a long time for another one who hasn't seen them in months and another one who hasn't seen them in years.

"No way! Sabo! Macey!" Tessa said as she opened the door. "It's been forever since I've seen you two!"

"Tessa!?" Macey said surprised as Sabo moved her hand from her face so she knew she could look and he let go of her hand. Macey couldn't help but do a little squeal as she hugged the older girl. "No way! I haven't seen you since Ace's birthday!"

Tessa couldn't help but laugh at Macey and hug her back. Macey has always been an touchy, feeling person or a hugging person. Tessa was a little taller than Macey (who is a hundred and eighty centimetres so Tessa could be around a hundred and eighty-three and a half centimetres and Sabo was the oldest at a hundred and eight-seven centimetres tall) with mid-length wine red hair, starfish earrings, red lips and sapphire blue eyes.

"I know, I know," Tessa smiled. "I'll take you to your table and Luna can be your waitress."

"Luna's back from her trip to England!?" Macey asked very excitedly.

"Is who back from their trip to England?" a very happy sounding voice said. Macey knew that voice anywhere, even though she has barely heard it in the past year since she went to England as part of her studies as a Marine Biologist.

Macey looked over to an older girl with long deep red hair and purple/blue eyes while wearing pearl earrings and metal wrist protectors/bracelets. Macey couldn't help but squeal a little again as she jumped and hugged Luna, who was annoyed as Macey had her head first into Macey's boobs, again. damn it she hates being short. Luna is only a hundred and seventy centimetres tall after all, so her face always needs up in Macey's boobs whenever she gets a hug from the younger girl.

"Get your boobs out of my face Mace," Luna said a little annoyed.

"Get your face out of my boobs!" Macey couldn't help but counter back, playfully teasing Luna since the older girl was shorter than her. Macey stopped hugging Luna so she could get her face out of Macey's boobs.

"If anyone's face should be in your boobs it should Sabo!" Luna grinned which just made Macey and made pure Sabo blush like a virgin. "Come on, let Tessa take you to your seats and I'll take your order in a few moments. I have to go to the kitchen and take someone else their food. Tessa! Make sure you tell that boyfriend of yours that he taking Macey and Sabo their food personality!"

"Of course!" Tessa smiled as she leads Sabo and Macey to their seat.

"Boyfriend?" Macey asked curiosity then grinned like mad as she sat down at the table. "Does that mean Max finally asked you out?"

"I got tired of waiting for him to ask me so i asked him," Tessa told Macey as she gave them menus. "I'll go warn the kitchen and Max you're here Macey." Tessa looked at Sabo who blushing lightly as he rubbed the back of his neck. "And I better warn them you're here too Sabo. are Ace and Luffy or any of you D. Gol's going to be here too? I need to warn the kitchen if they are. You damn walking blackholes."

Sabo laughed nervously as he looked to his left and couldn't but go a little pale. Why!? Why are they here? Why do they have to be here?! Are they spying and stalking?! WHY?!

"Not to my knowledge," Macey answered to Tessa who was looking at Sabo so then Macey looked at Sabo too. "Sabo? You okay?"

Sabo stopped looking to his left and Tessa frowned at what she saw. God damn it, first Ava was texting and telling everyone about Macey and Sabo spending the day together and now her and Ann are spending on the two? Really? What the hell is wrong with this family? Sabo is never going to get the nerve to ask Macey out or ask her to be his girlfriend if they are follow him and her around. He's already nervous as it is, with them following the two, it is only going to make him even more nervous… not like Macey's family is any better. Tessa looks to her far back right- Macey's Aunt Haruta is here with her Uncle Namur, spying on the two.

As far as Tessa can tell, this is a date without it being a date at the same time. Macey has probably realised she likes Sabo more than most of her friends, especially the male ones, and she probably trying to work out if it's like more like love or just likes more like he is a brother or is her favourite best friend kind of thing. Macey has never really been one who thinks about romance, nor has she really liked it either.

"Macey!" a familiar voice shouted.

"Crystal?" Macey said turning around behind her and seeing the younger girl there with three others girls- all of them holding a bunch of different types of flowers.

Crystal was fifteen, a year younger than Luffy with long violet hair and matching violet eyes and wearing her usual torn jeans and a holey yet nice looking shirt.

Sora and Seth, the sisters- both with her brown hair and greens. Sora being the older one at twenty-three and wearing a yellow shirt and black pants with her long brown hair up in a ponytail. While Seth is the younger one at the same age as Macey but has her birthday before Macey does, with it being at the end of the month. So Seth is turning nineteen turning twenty. Her birthday being the end of February and Macey's being in early October.

Then there was Britta, who owned the flower shop where Sora, Seth and Crystal worked. Crystal being Britta's foster daughter but act more like sisters since there is only a ten year age cap. Which makes Britta twenty-five with dark green hair that she is slowly growing out it's usual boyish bob cut and onyx black eyes, wearing a simple red shirt and a pair of plain black knee length shorts with about eight pairs of pockets on it. Britta likes things with lots of pockets.

"Hey Mace!" Sora, Seth and Britta smiled.

Macey couldn't help but giggle and squeal again as she got out her seat and hugged them all. a few them being Luna's height or slightly short (crystal- cough, cough) so they went head first into Macey's boobs. Not that they cared, they just held the flowers out of the way of the hug and just took it. that was the best way with Macey, just let her hug you.

"What are you guys doing here?" Macey couldn't help but ask them. Especially on a day like this, isn't Valentine's Day one of the busiest times for a florist?

"We were making some deliveries and we thought we could stop in and say hi while we make our delivery at the same time," Crystal smiled as she handed Macey a whole lot of flowers- there different types of flowers- some roses, some violets, some hibiscus, lilies, sunflowers and many more. Sora, Seth and Britta gave Macey the flowers too, which only confused Macey beyond belief. Though she did see her favourite flower among them.

"What…?" Macey said looking at the flowers then looked at Sabo. did he get a bunch of random flowers or something? Why?

"I remember when we were in school you always gave all your friends flowers on Valentine's Days," Sabo smiled as he remembered Macey doing it since they started school together. So that way, everyone had a valentine one Valentine's Day. "So we all had a valentine on Valentine's Day. I thought you would like to do it again."

Macey was a little surprised that Sabo remembered that. She did do that, she hasn't really since she finished school since she has been busy and everyone else has been busy too. Macey can't believe that Sabo remembered that little thing.

"I did, didn't I?" Macey couldn't help but smile and laugh at the memory so fondly. She still can't believe that Sabo remembered that… So that does mean…? "We're going to be seeing a lot of people today then I take it then?" Macey couldn't help but ask with a happy and fond smile. Sabo was taking her to see her friends today? She loved it! best day ever!

"Yep," Sabo couldn't help but smile back.

"Oh my god! They're so cute!" Britta couldn't help but squeal like a fangirl. "So your two are dating now right?"

Sora cracked up laughing at Sabo's blushing face and Macey's confused looking face. It seems they're not dating and Britta was reading too much in it. Crystal looked just as confused as Macey did while Seth was just shaking her head at her sister laughing.

"Haven't they been dating?" Crystal asked innocently thinking that Sabo and Macey have always been a couple since the two of them are so close and always seem to be doing something together whenever Crystal sees them.

Which only made Sora laugh even more as Britta kind of felt stupid for asking if the pair were finally dating as they must not be for Macey's reaction and Seth was trying to not laugh at Crystal's innocent little question.

"What?" Macey asked even more confused.

"Isn't this a date?" Crystal asked.

"No, we're just hanging out and spending the day together," Macey answered then looked at Sabo was hiding his face behind his face. Feeling embarrassed. "Right Sabo… are you okay Sabo?"

"I'm fine," Sabo answered with a cracking partly voice. "And this isn't date. We're just spending the day together." Sounding a little disappointed, which only confused Macey further.

"Take your favourite flower then!" Macey smiled deciding to ignore it. it didn't brother or worry her anyway. She'll ask Sabo about why he seemed disappointed about this not being date later when they're alone. He might go more shy and get more embarrassed if she asks him with everyone around.

"Thanks Macey!" the four girls all smiled and take one each.

"We better go," Britta told her three younger workers as she was pushing towards the door and waving good-bye to Macey and Sabo. "We have a lot of deliveries. Enjoy your non-date date then guys! Bye guys!"

Why do people keep calling this a non-date date? It's not a date!

Right…?

and this is where we leave the date. more to come next time guys! i swear! i hope everyone is enjoying it so far! more stalking and things to come! we'll see and hear from our stalkers every soon.

anyway, i finished FPP chapter 19 and it's been end to be beta read. now, to finish omake 2 so i can post it...

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Ace: let the stalking begin!

Marco: i think between our two families we have this whole date covered.

Whitebeard: though Macey and Sabo will say it isn't a date, so we do have the non-date date covered.

Luffy: till next time everyone!