Ace walked listlessly down to Sabody Park. It was Saturday and Shanks was experiencing the joy of having a hangover, currently incapacitated, knocked out by painkillers. Luffy hadn't come out his room all morning, even for breakfast. Feeling the emptiness of the house suffocating him, Ace had chosen escape.
Limping awkwardly on his still-new crutches, he limped to the worn playground not far from the basketball hoop, consisting of nothing but a single rickety slide and two swings. The neighborhood boys had dragged over and constructed a fort beneath the slide, complete with a sawed off wooden board bearing black markings; potential plans of attack. Judging by the arrows, Ace guessed guerilla.
Sighing, he sat down in one of the swings, allowing the crutches to drop to the ground. His mind was a confused mess; last night's image of Luffy calling for him playing itself on repeat until his head was ready to blow. Why was everything so complicated? Ace kicked angrily at the bark floor with his good foot. It had all been so much easier when they were younger.
"And if it isn't the great Portgas D. Ace."
Ace's head snapped up at the voice, strangely familiar, although not entirely recognizable. A group of boys were moving towards him with a confident swagger.
"Heard you got in a little accident?" The kid at the front had one of his front teeth missing. Ace fought the urge to laugh at how ridiculous it looked.
"Do you need something?" he asked flatly.
"Nothin' much…just paying back a little favor….you treated us so nicely after all.
Ace searched his memory. Then it hit him. Two weeks ago. Before the accident. The gang that had challenged him in the empty basketball lot of Sabody Park. He was the one had knocked the kid's tooth out.
Oh. Crap.
"Looks like you remember?" Missing-tooth growled, pounding his fist into his open palm. "You sure did me a number."
"Yeah. So you came crawling back for more?" Ace stood up from the swing, keeping up the bravado. Meanwhile, his mind grappled for an escape route. He could maybe hold off three people max with half his limbs in working order. Even if he could bear the pain of broken bones, the awkward casts made everything impossible.
"You're sure talking big for somebody who's about to get their face smashed."
"You're sure talking big for a sniveling coward who picks on people who've been hit by cars."
"Bring it on."
Ace smirked. "You're a fucking kid. Why don't you quit playing on the streets and go home to mommy like a good boy?"
The boy's eyes turned nasty. He charged towards Ace, swinging his fists wildly. Ace managed to dodge them relatively easily. The boy clearly had no idea how street-fighting worked, leaving multiple spots open and making his movements unnecessarily wide.
But the problem lay in numbers. If the boys jumped him at once, he would have no choice but to take the blows.
As the thought crossed his mind, Ace took a step backwards and promptly tripped on his cast. He swore as he fell, gap-tooth nearly on top of him.
"Got you."
Something glimmered in the boy's hand. A razor blade. Ace watched in horror as the blade came nearer and nearer. He waited for the impact and the pain which would undoubtedly follow.
It never came.
An incredible force hit gap-tooth in the gut, sending him flying back into his entourage of loyal freaks. Not wasting time being shocked, Ace reached out grabbed at one of the swing posts, managing to catch his balance. He pulled himself back into a standing position, shifting his cast so he could move a bit more comfortably. Gap-tooth was being supported by two of his buddies, clutching his stomach and gasping for breath.
"How dare you?"
Ace's eyes widened. A familiar figure stood in front of him, barricading him from his attackers.
Luffy raised his fist again. His eyes were filled with murderous rage. It was positively frightening.
"I'm going to fucking kill you all," he snarled.
In a whirlwind of motion, Luffy started to brawl. His fist caught one boy hard in the nose. The boy screamed as his nose broke, rivulets of blood spraying everywhere. Another one passed out after being thrown six feet back and hitting his head hard on the ground. Ace watched in amazement as his brother, his weak little brother, protected him.
True to his word, Luffy didn't stop until every single member of the gang-group lay unconscious or in too much pain to move on the ground. Gap-tooth's face was a mess, so bruised and swollen even Ace winced in sympathy. Luffy, on the other hand, hardly seemed to care, as he turned to Ace.
"Are you okay, Ace?" he asked. Ace saw fear and uncertainty flicker over his features.
"No," he responded shortly.
Luffy's expression grew alarmed.
"Luffy, why are you avoiding me?"
"Huh?"
"You're avoiding me. You won't talk to me. You won't look at me. What's with you?"
Luffy bit his lip. Ace leaned over and picked up his crutches. Situating them under his arms, he started towards home. "Come here. We have to talk."
…
The two remained silent until they reached Ace's room. Shutting the door behind him, Ace leaned his crutches against the wall and sat heavily on the edge of his bed. He patted the sort beside him. Luffy reluctantly dragged himself over and sat as well, staring down with great interest at his feet.
"Did I do something wrong, Luffy?" Ace asked.
Luffy didn't look at him. "No," he mumbled.
"Am I annoying?"
"No."
"Are you angry about something?"
"No."
"Then what is it!" Ace yelled in frustration. "Do you hate me? Look at me!" He reached out and grabbed Luffy's chin, turning it towards him so their eyes met. He was shocked to find Luffy's eyes filling with tears. He quickly let go. Luffy hastily brushed his sleeve across his eyes as Ace struggled to bring his emotions under control.
"Luff? I'm sorry I yelled," he managed to say calmly. "Just tell me what's wrong. I'm begging you."
Luffy shivered. "I don't hate you," he sniffled.
"Then what is it?"
"…I love you."
Ace stared at his brother. Luffy rested his elbows onto his knees, burying his face into his hands.
"Like a…brother?" Ace finally ventured cautiously. The image of Luffy on his bed flashed through his mind.
Luffy's head snapped up. He suddenly seized Ace by the shoulders and pushed him down onto the bed, bending over him on all fours.
"Oi, Lu—"
Ace was cut off as Luffy's lips covered his own. He felt Luffy's tongue slide into his mouth, knocking against his teeth as it desperately twined itself around Ace's tongue. When they broke off, Luffy was staring at him, eyes filled with pain.
"I love you," he whispered hoarsely. His hung his head, hair brushing Ace's chest. "I love you. I love you so much. I love you god damnit! Do you have a problem with that?" Luffy's voice rose.
"Oi, Luffy calm down! I'm not—"
"It hurts so badly Ace." Luffy clutched his chest. "It hurts so badly here. What's wrong with me? Why am I so messed up?"
"Luffy—"
"Why did I fall in love with my own brother?" Luffy yelled, voice cracking, "why is it like this? Why can't I be normal? Even someone as stupid as me knows wanting this with your brother is wrong! I'm sick!"
"I said calm down!"
"I'm sorry Ace!" Luffy sobbed. "I'm so sorry. I'm sorry I got you hurt. I'm sorry I'm so stupid and clumsy. I'm sorry I fell in love with you!"
"HEY!" Ace roared. He grabbed Luffy by the collar and yanked him towards him. Luffy's eyes widened as Ace kissed him this time, so harshly it hurt his lips. When Ace backed away, Luffy stared at him, shocked.
"Don't say that. Don't ever apologize for falling in love," Ace said fiercely.
"…Ace?"
Ace wrapped his good arm around Luffy, pulling the younger boy towards him. "Luffy, no matter what you are my first priority. You mean more to me than anything else in this world or in the next."
"No," Luffy pulled back, "that's not what I mean." He straddled Ace's uninjured leg and ground his hips into Ace's jeans. Ace could feel the telltale hardness between Luffy's legs.
"I get like this when I'm with you."
Ace was speechless.
"It's not brotherly love, Ace."
"Luffy…"
He looked on the edge of tears again. It had been a long while since Ace had seen Luffy cry so hard. Ace was suddenly seized with a desire to monopolize the younger boy.
"Then let's do it, Luffy." Ace bent his leg upwards, his knee rubbing hard again Luffy's hard-on. Luffy flinched.
"Uh…Ace if you do that…"
"You're going to have to move a lot," Ace said, not quite sure what he was saying. He held up his arm cast. "Can't move much like this."
Realization dawned on Luffy's face. "You'll have sex with me?" Luffy gaped. "I'm your brother!"
"Luffy, only three things matter to humans in life." Ace held up three fingers. "What they need, what they want, and what they love. I need you. I want you. And I love you. So why should I hold back? "
It was Luffy's turn to be speechless. It had been the right thing to say. Luffy dove into Ace's arms, his soft hair brushing Ace's chin as he burrowed his face into Ace's neck. Luffy was smiling for the first time in weeks; a crack of sunshine that lit up in his eyes. Ace had never realized how much a smile transformed a person's face.
…..
Luffy slid out of his jeans, allowing it to drop carelessly to the floor beside his shirt. Ace stared hungrily at the naked body as Luffy climbed back up onto the bed.
Ace sat up and started to awkwardly pull off his shirt as well, injured arm a deadweight to the side. Luffy sat back on his heels and helped him yank the obtrusive material over his head. As soon as the shirt fell to the ground, Luffy leaned forward to kiss Ace. As they kissed, Luffy wrapped his arms around Ace's neck, his legs entangled around Ace's waist. Ace ran his hands down the curve of Luffy's spin, feeling the younger boy shudder beneath his touch.
"Hang on, Luffy, lemme take of my pants first," Ace said as Luffy pushed him onto his back.
"I'll do it."
Luffy slid down from Ace's lap, positioning himself between Ace's legs. He unhooked Ace's belt and unzipped his jeans, pulling them down his legs. Ace kicked them off and Luffy dropped them over the side of the bed.
"Oi, Luffy!"
Luffy had grabbed Ace's cock in his hands. The older boy stared in amazement as his cock was swallowed in the small mouth. Luffy's tongue swirled around the intruding length, drawing a moan from Ace.
"Luffy…"
"Mmh." Luffy began to bob his head back and forth, grazing his teeth gently against the shaft.
"Hey, enough!" Ace gasped, pushing Luffy's head back.
"Why? Does it feel bad?"
"The opposite. I'm going to cum as soon as I put it in if you keep doing that." Ace motioned for Luffy to move up. "My turn."
Luffy slid up towards Ace's mouth, sitting on his upper chest. Ace massaged the legs on either side of his head, his mouth wrapping around Luffy's erection which hovered just above his mouth. Luffy gasped, reaching out to grab the bedstead, knuckles turning white and the muscles in his back straining. His hands tightened as Ace's tongue probed the sensitive opening to the urethra, sliding against the sensitive skin.
"Is there any lube?" Ace asked, briefly letting go.
"Lube?" Luffy tried to keep his thoughts coherent. "Um…hang on. I think I have some in my room."
"No, it's fine," Ace said, grabbing him as he started to move away. Staring at his bed stand, Ace decided to make use of the lotion gel Law had found online. He had presented a bottle of it to Ace, claiming it improved skin in a matter of days.
Squeezing the slippery liquid onto his fingers, Ace started to suck Luffy again, hand making its way towards Luffy's ass.
"Oh…Ace…unngh… good," Luffy gasped.
Ace's fingers started to rub Luffy's insides. Luffy's cock throbbed in Ace's mouth.
He's close
"Thrust your hips forward Luffy."
Luffy obeyed. Ace curled his fingers in Luffy's ass, brushing against his prostrate. He sucked hard on Luffy's cock. Luffy sharply drew in his breath.
"Cumming!"
Salty sweetness flooded Ace's mouth. He swallowed. Luffy's obsidian eyes blinked at him from above in shock.
"You just…drank…"
Ace laughed at his expression. He added another finger to Luffy's backside which had loosened slightly.
"Nngh…" Luffy closed his eyes, "put it in already, Ace."
"It'll hurt," Ace warned.
"I don't care. I can't wait."
Luffy slid back down Ace's prone body, positioning himself this time over Ace's cock. Ace placed a supporting hand behind Luffy's back, hating his casts with passion. Luffy slowly lowered himself onto the erection, gasping in surprise at the pain that accompanied the pleasure.
"Relax Luffy," Ace panted as Luffy's warmth enclosed around him.
"Can't….ah!" With a sudden jerk of movement, Ace's full length was sheathed by Luffy's insides. Both boys moaned.
"Luffy…I'll start moving slowly, okay?"
Luffy nodded, unable to speak. Ace gently thrust his hips upwards, shallowly thrusting into Luffy. The friction nearly sent him over the edge.
This feels way too good
"Does it hurt?" Ace asked, starting to move a little bit faster. His sense of restraint was slipping fast.
"I'm okay." Luffy leaned down at kissed Ace's chest. "You can go faster. I'm fine."
Ace couldn't take it anymore. He slammed into Luffy. Luffy threw back his head, crying out. Ace thrust deep into the teen's insides, his movements becoming faster.
"Damn it Luffy…stop being so…"
"Nngh…ugh…ha…" Luffy started to move in time with Ace, pushing himself and down. He was hard again. Ace wished he could pleasure Luffy's front as well, but his good hand was already supporting the younger boy's weight.
"Luffy…" he gasped, "touch yourself."
"Unngh…" Luffy obediently reached down and started to pump his dick. Ace flushed, the erotic sight driving him crazy. He felt his lower stomach tighten in anticipation.
"I'm…gonna come soon."
"Ah…ah…Ace…Ace!"
Luffy came first, his cum spraying across Ace's chest. As his muscles squeezed, Ace followed, his essence flooding the younger boy.
"Oh...ah…" Luffy looked down at Ace through half-closed lids. He rubbed himself a last few times against Ace then rolled off, exhaustion weighing down his body. Ace's heart felt as if it would pound right out of his chest. He turned towards Luffy and kissed him lightly on the head.
"Mmmh…" Luffy snuggled against Ace, his arms wrapping around the older boy. Ace put his arm around him, feeling happy for the first time in a while.
"Ace?"
"Hm?"
"I'm so glad you're not dead."
Ace looked at Luffy. "What do you mean?"
"You were bleeding n' all…and you wouldn't wake up. I thought you were going to die." Luffy's grip on him tightened.
"Stupid!" Ace flicked Luffy's forehead.
"Ow!"
He glared at Luffy. "I'm not going to die. I'm way stronger than you, you know! Don't get all arrogant because you saved me once!"
Luffy grinned, rubbing his forehead sheepishly. "Shishishi…I know."
My love for you is like a physical pain. I need you so much it hurts.
"I'm going to sleep."
"Oi, we should at clean up…" Ace stopped, realizing Luffy as already gone. "Geez…." he brushed Luffy's hair out of his face. Luffy looked remarkably young when he was asleep. Smiling, Ace closed his eyes as well.
The only reason I can bear this painful love is the cause of it.
The only reason I can fall asleep in peace is because I know you'll be here when I wake up.