Day 11

Luffy closed his eyes and pretended to sleep, obviously fooling Ace, and then carefully lay his older brother on his side as he slept, snoring slightly. The younger giggled and then gingerly took the oil lamp into his hands, quietly walking up to his room. He set the lamp down on his desk as he stepped on the box near his closet once more and retrieved his journal from the lonely and dusty shelf. He smiled as he picked up a pencil from the floor and carried his items into the bathroom to make it seem like he was just going to pee.

Putting his small light source down on the tile flooring, Luffy sat down cross-legged next to it and opened his journal in his lap. Flipping to the page where he left off, the boy picked up his pencil with a smirk and began writing.


Day 10... 11?

Dear Journal,

Shishishi, I couldn't keep myself from writing a little something! So I snuck up here, hoping Ace will stay asleep downstairs, just to write that it's weird getting used to.. well.. getting kissed and getting compliments and stuff from him. I hope I'm making him happy, at least! Last night was pretty fun, though, being alone with him. That sounds really weird right now... blah. Next spring, or summer, or fall, me and Ace should go camping again. That would be even more fun! Hmmm... I wonder...ah nevermind! Gotta go back downstairs, just in case, ya know. But maybe I should give him a good morning-kiss tomorrow... I guess we'll see.

'Til next time!
Monkey D. Luffy


And with that short journal entry, Luffy stood up with his lamp and put the journal back on its lonely shelf until who knew when. Silent and ninja-like he stepped down the stairs and back to the spot in front of the fireplace to find Ace had rolled onto his back and slept with limbs spread outward. The freshman grinned at his brother's odd position and lay down snuggled against the sleeping one's side. Just as Luffy closed his eyes with a content smile, a warm hand pressed his body closer to his brother's. Luffy opened his eyes and looked up at Ace who gave him a quick wink and smirk before returning to his peaceful 'sleeping'-self. The younger one turned his head in embarrassment but then laughed and returned the favor with a quick kiss. Ace grinned with happiness and held Luffy tightly, keeping each other warm as the both fell asleep for real this time.


Later that morning, when the sun's warmth had returned to the Earth, Ace's mind slowly cleared from a heavenly dream of him and Luffy to let his eyes slowly crack open and then squint again at the sunlight. He yawned, stretching his arms out wide on the hard floor and realized that he had been holding Luffy hostage against his chest. The younger had fallen asleep there, though, and was calmly breathing with a gently smile. No matter what Luffy was doing, he always managed to melt Ace's heart, even when sleeping. Ace was glad that he wasn't easily aroused from cute and adorable scenes like the one before him.

Ace put his hands behind his head and smiled, waiting patiently till the young one awoke from his slumber. It wasn't until he felt Luffy shiver that Ace noticed the fire had gone out, leaving only the weak little oil lamps for light; no warmth whatsoever. Ace didn't usually get cold, and he didn't know why, but seeing his brother cold made him feel cold too. Just as the older began pulling a blanket over his sibling's body, Luffy woke up, opening his eyes slowly turning head to rest his chin on Ace's chest.

"G'morning, nii-chan," Luffy said sleepily with a smile, and rubbed his eyes. Ace grinned, running a hand back and forth along the smaller teen's back.

"Good morning, beautiful," he said in reply happily, propping himself on an elbow. Luffy's expression changed, and soon also changed positions to straddle Ace's mid-section, making them both feel a bit awkward.

"Luffy?" Ace asked with an eyebrow raised, not sure what his lil' bro was up to. Luffy said nothing and just grinned, putting his hands down for balance and pressed his lips against the confused teen's lips. Ace was surprised at first but then smiled into the kiss, putting a hand on the back of Luffy's head gingerly. Luffy didn't show any sign of disagreement to this action, so his brother continued on to push his tongue slightly against Luffy's slightly parted lips.

Luffy smirked and opened his mouth just a bit more, allowing Ace's tongue to enter his mouth hesitantly. The last thing Ace wanted was to completely surprise and scar the poor kid, so he was trying his best to keep it slow. However, Luffy seemed willing to accept everything Ace had to offer and even contributed a bit of tongue action, much to the older's liking. Although, that scared the freckled one. Who else but him could teach Luffy to respond and act in such a way? After a few moments more, the two parted their kiss to breathe, and grins broke out on both of their faces.

"I lo-"

"I love you, Luffy," Ace said with a smirk, completely and on purpose, interrupted his brother who then sat back on Ace's legs, crossing his arms.

"How come I can never say it first?" Luffy asked, blushing slightly. Ace smiled and pulled Luffy back close to him for a quick kiss on the cheek.

"Because I loved you first."