School was normal, which Luffy thanked.
Ever since he met Ace or….when Ace noticed him at least, lunch times had never been the same. After the fight with Morgan people often come up to him and asked why Ace, the most violent dude in school came to save him or on girls cases, why did the hotty Ace-San come to someone like him? Luffy could have laughed. How could anyone find him attractive? Because he certainly didn't! The guy was a nut job, had problems with the law, and had a bad reputation throughout the town!
Also he was so demanding...when he looked at you with his dark grey eyes that were covered with his dark locks, his tiny childish freckles, his humor, his..WHAT!
Luffy almost yelled out while he was in a silent class taking a test, which would have got him instant disqualification. No he needed to keep it under control. But for some reason every time Luffy wanted to think bad about Ace, he would simply end up either blushing or thinking up something good about the guy. And plus another reason why he could not get Portgas off his mind was because today was Friday. Yes Friday had came very quickly in fact, much to Luffy's horror. A party? The only parties Luffy had ever been to were his friends small get-together's or Garps monthly poker night which in Luffys case was not much of a party, more like a smoking, drinking boring card game thing that always got out of hand. He really didn't want to go...but at the same time he did. Why? Was it because he was scared of what Ace would say or do if he didn't turn up? Something told him that Ace would not really care if he didn't attend but Luffy didn't really want to risk it and so settled on thinking of the positives. It will give him something to do on Friday night?
Maybe meet new people?
Not have to listen to his Gramps about making more friends?
Spending time with Ace…
"Alright students please hand up your papers and have an early lunch" Miss Robin announced standing up and looking at the students who were packing away their things and the talking started up again.
"Finally…" Luffy thought, time for food!
…...XxxXxXxXxX…..
Luffy took his usual seat beside his friends at the lunch table.
Nami, Zoro, Sanji and Vivi sat around the table doing their own thing as always. Luffy blinked, it was a rare occasion to see Vivi eating lunch with them and not being stuck at the library all day. Luffy blushed suddenly and quickly hide his face not wanting anyone, especially not Vivi, to see it. The reason for this was because the moment he looked at Vivi the thoughts of that night at the bus stop a few nights ago came flooding back to him. The kiss on the cheek…
The raven haired boy peered back up from his hands and looked at Vivi who was chatting away to Nami but glanced at him for a second before returning her talk with Nami. He wondered if she remembered, but that thought was confirmed when the blue aqua girl looked at him once more then blushed scarlet.
"Uhh, I'm going to the bathroom to pee!" Luffy yelled out drawing some weird looks from the students in the lunch hall.
"Idiot! Just go! Don't announce it!" Nami yelled back facepalming making Vivi giggle cheerfully.
So without another word Luffy stood up and ran for the door. What was wrong with him!? Why was he running and did he really have a crush on Vivi too? No, every guy blushes when a girl kisses him..or a boy..
The confused boy ran down the hallway only to bump into something or rather something with much force he fell onto the ground hissing at his leg jolted with a sharp pain. Looking up innocently he saw someone who he had not seen all day and to be honest he completely forgot about him...which made him feel guilty. "Where have you been Usopp?" Luffy asked trying to stand up but at the same time trying not to put too much pressure on the pained leg.
Said boy held out his hand and Luffy gladly took it and he was helped to his feet by his friend. "U-Uhh sorry I was going to the vending machines and I guess school work kind of caught up on me so I've spend the day in the library, heh sorry" Usopp apologized before walking over to the vending machine and popping in a coin and pressing the 'coffee' button.
"Usopp you never drink coffee what gives?" Luffy asked casually watching his friend drink the bitter looking drink. "Like I said, I want to get it all finished" Usopp said wiping his lips before walking away in the direction of the library.
This left Luffy wondering. But he brushed it off. Usopp looked extremely tired and drained and guessed he was really just catching up on work...or so he thought.
…...XxxXxXxXxX…
The rest of the day was a blur for Luffy. He was kind of looking forward to later not because it was Friday but the party. That's right, he was actually kind of excited for it, after finding out that none of his friends had nothing planned for later or so he thought he decided why not.
His phone beeped. It was Ace. He saved his number this morning, what did he want now?
(A/N Sorry if this part gets kind of confusing minna, but this their text messages to each other)
Ace-Good afternoon! Guess what I got for later ;)
Luffy- uhm Ace I forgot to ask you this morning, how did you get my number?
Ace- That girl with the blue hair, Vivi I think :D Nice girl btw!
Luffy- Vivi did? Why? what did she say to you?
Ace- I asked her of course idiot! You and her seem pretty friendly with each other…
Luffy- I think she has a crush on me, I dnt know for sure though Nami says so.
Ace- Hm maybe…
Luffy- Yeah, so whats up?
Ace- In my car with Marco and Thatch, hey guess what!
Luffy- What?
Ace- I saw your friend in the library today! Good talk good talk!
Luffy- Who, Usopp? the guy with the long nose?
Ace- Yup! he was nice, laughing at all my jokes! but he seemed a little on edge tho so I left him…
Luffy- Hm yea he gets jumpy alot especially with those Franky-freaks around..
Ace- The franky family? are they giving him trouble?
Luffy- I think so, it sucks I know the feeling
Ace- But your fine now aren't you? no one else is around right?
Luffy- Nope dont worry haha
Ace- heh okay okay, ill talk to the franky family for Usopp okay?
Luffy- He might appreciate it! thnx
Ace- So want me to pick you up later or the party of a life time!
Luffy- No ill walk its okay lol
Ace- No ill walk with you! too much freaks out there you know? :D
Luffy- Sure..
Ace- Hai hai!
…...XxxXxXxXxX….
After that long conversation with that kind of nut job, Luffy felt better surprisingly. Ace said he would have a talk with the Franky Family for Usopp then maybe they will get off his back and after talking about the party he was actually kind of looking forward it. Just a matter of waiting now…
…..XxXXxXx…..
The end of the day came pretty fast after lunch so Luffy did what he always did and said goodbye to his friends as they all went their separate ways.
Nami got into her sisters car, Zoro walked, Sanji had an argument with his Father before finally getting into the pretty run down old fashioned car, Usopp got a public bus as Luffy wanted to walk home. Nothing out of the ordinary.
Just as he was walking to the back of the school to turn a corner he saw Vivi walking a little in front of him clutching her pink folder tightly.
"Oi Vivi!" Luffy called happily. He was in a good mood so why not Luffy thought.
The girl turned around and at once her face broke into a sweet grin and she stopped to let Luffy catch up. "Oh hey Luffy how are you?" She asked politely.
"I'm exhausted!" Luffy whined childishly. Vivi giggled and sighed looking at him. "Well most people are at this time of the week, even me"
"If I were you I would be dead by Thursday! How do you work so much?" Luffy asked stuffing his hands in his pocked kicking a little rock as they walked.
Seriously all this girl did was work work work! Vivi just giggled and shrugged once more, playing with her blue hair nervously, "I like it"
She liked studying? Thats weird Luffy thought, when he studied he would get distracted very easily. "You're weird, but smart" Luffy blurted out without knowing until he saw her blush. "uhh in a good way!"
"No no its okay! I appreciate it don't worry! So you and Ace are friends?"
Luffys stomach dropped at Ace's name, so far he hadn't even thought about that guy but this also bought the back the conversation with Ace and how Vivi gave him his number. "Yeah you could say that...can I ask you something?" Luffy asked scratching the back of his head while looking at Vivi.
For a second Vivi looked hopeful, looking at the boy with large blue eyes "Hai?"
"Did you give Ace my number, I'm not mad just curious.." He answered while looking down awkwardly not wanting to sound mean or demanding.
Said girl only blushed more and sighed playing with her hair. Luffy kind of regretted saying that to her, now looking back it kind of did sound like a 'how dare you' question but the girl just smiled softly.
"He told me he wanted your number in case you needed something from him, you know after that fight with Morgan and all that" Vivi shrugged.
So that was the reason...in a way it kind of made sense. So Ace really wanted his number for that? Wow...Ace is something else.
"Gomen..Luffy-San" Vivi whispered looking upset, "I shouldn't have-" Before the girl could finish her sentence however, Luffy grabbed her hand and looked into her eyes silently before noticed how Vivi leaned in slowly, closing her eyes, then she kissed him on the lips.
OHAYO MINNA! *smacks self and bows for forgiveness* I know I know I promised the party to be in this chapter but I plan to have a whole chapter on it at least, and this chapter was already long..so Im sorry :( But I am already on page 3 of the party chapter so it should be up soon :3 so look forward to that please... :)
About this chapter:Sorry for the Vivi/Luffy in this chapter but I plan something :3 also whats this job Usopp has or what has he been doing! Ace will talk to the Frankies! *cheers*
YOSH! REVIEW TIMEEE!
yukiko hyuga-chan- Hehe sorry you got a little confused with that I should have made title for the flashback or something :) but im glad you caught on. Yes Usopp always gets himself into bother without even trying :( And thank you I had fun thanks for asking! yes..we shall both party with Ace... XD
Bee972-Well it turns out Vivi gave him it hehe, im sorry you will have to wait for the next chapter for the party :( also I saw you translated this story thats okay ^^ I appreciate it for my French readers :3
ASLfangirl- Yush! Ace has his ways of getting info or simply just ask Vivi hehe X) Im glad you liked the flashback and I feel terrible for being mean to to Luffy-san! :( Also im really mean to Luffy but maybe just maybe Ace will sort it out! Again Im sorry if you couldnt wait for this party but it WILL be in the next! Until then!
FaithandFantasy- aww no problem ^^ I like shoutouts! and enjoying your story so much! Sorry if the flashback was horrible to Luffy but oh well hehe, and the feels between Luffy and Garp ^^ *sniffs* Im a little hard on Luffy right :( but Ace always saves the day! Im glad to see you reviewing and enjoying the story!
MonkeyDL- thats fine ^^ which ever one you like to read ^^ :)
Pugslover- Im glad you liked this weeks chapter! ^^ Luffy is cute being clumsy I know hehe
Guest- I hope you liked this chapter even though the party was absent :( but I hope its okay!
serenafire- Poor luffy indeed :( but hes cute that way right!
Madgirl2424- Heres the next chapter! hope you enjoyed it!
mangageek24- YAY HERE YOU GOO!
Okay reviews closed :) Im really tired also I just want to say thanks for the support with this story to be honest I think that this is the most successful story of mine :) and you minna encourage me to make new chapters ^^ just wanted to say that hehe
anyway bye bye!