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+ ~Ace~ +

Chapter 7

Ace's POV

I think I almost exploded. It was too much. Luffy has always loved me a lot more then he really should, being my brother and all.. and I even returned that love back to him.. So now he thinks that I'll let him love Zoro as much, or more, then me? Notttt gonna happen~ But what could I do that wouldn't break my poor brother's heart?

I then came up with a quick and idiotic plan. I went up to Luffy and Zoro smiling then put my arms around them. I patted Luffy's back harshly, making him stumble forward a bit. I just simply continued with my extreme grin, making my face hurt. Hehe... here comes the fun part~

"I'm so happy for you, Luffy! A new,and better bother!" I almost shouted in sarcasm as my anger started to come out. I messed up both of their hair vigorously with my hands and turned my fingertips into flames. Their faces turned white. As their hair caught on fire, they screamed and ran around trying to extinguish the flames. I laughed my head off and then quickly grabbed them both by their collars.

"Oh, my bad! Here, let me help you put that out!" I yelled and proceeded to throw them harshly overboard, making them fall into the blue ocean. I turned away from the side of the ship, hearing Luffy's splashing and Zoro's angry barks. I slowly walked over to the main mast and had a seat on the bench, still giggling a bit. I was just waiting to hear the others yell and scream at me, but that moment never came. I looked up at them, pulling captain and first-mate back aboard, with rather shocked and blank faces. Well this is a bit unexpected. Why aren't they all mad at m...

I-I.. can't believe that I... fell asleep...

When I woke up, it was getting later in the afternoon. I sat up and yawned loudly. I then blinked a few times and looked around me. Everyone was sitting around with either: A. confused or B. slightly angry looks on their faces. I kind of shrunk back and noticed that Luffy was kneeling right next to me, looking at me with a look of concentration.

"Nii-chan. I'm sorry for making you mad. I didn't realize how jealous you would be when I decided to make Zoro my brother. P-please forgive me," Luffy said, bowing his head slightly, as a tear started to fall down his cheek. Aside from crying, he sounds so mature.. I'm surprised he even realized his fault.. Maybe my little brother is actually starting to grow up..

I stared at him for a few seconds before realizing that I was the one that had cause him to cry. If I hadn't made such a big deal of all this then Luffy... Luffy wouldn't have to make such a heartbreaking face as he cried. Why am I so stupid.. I frowned and pulled him against my chest, kissing his head several times. I sighed.

"It's okay, Luffy. No big deal. I'm the one who screwed up. I shouldn't have reacted that way. I'm sorry. Now stop making that sad face and smile!" I grinned when Luffy looked up at me with those sweet, round, adorable eyes of his. Putting my head on his shoulder, he laughed and threw his arms around my neck. Picking him up, I walked over to where Zoro was standing, off in a lonely corner. 'What an odd guy,' I thought. I then poked the swordsmans shoulder, and shoved Luffy into his arms.

"Luffy! Ace! What're you doing?" Zoro asked curiously as Luffy clinged to his chest. Luffy looked back at me while holding onto the other mans shoulders, evidently confused as to why he had been passed on. I just grinned and hugged them both tightly. I kissed both of their cheeks and said four words.

"I love you two~"

Luffy's POV

I looked up at Ace, who was smiling like a mad-man and laughed. Who knew that Ace loved me so much? But I wonder if he still thinks Zoro is cool... Hmmm... I hope he does!

Meanwhile, Zoro's face looked like it had been covered with red paint. I could hear his heartbeat pick up quite a bit and he looked to the side in an attempt to hide his shock. I giggled and reached up to kiss his cheek then rested my head against his shoulder. Yep, I think I definetly love them both~
The first-mate opened his mouth in an attempt to speak, but closed it almost immediately again, like he was having trouble deciding what to say.

"Do ya wanna say something, Zoro?" Ace asked with beautiful smile now upon his face, replacing the 'mad-man' look. It wasn't even a teasing or a condescending look. It was an expression of pure peace and happiness that I hadn't seen in a long while. Just seeing that made me instantly calm and happy.

"I-is it wrong for me... for me to love you guys too?" Zoro asked nervously, still trying to hide his face. Ace and I looked at the green-haired man with surprised expressions, 'cause I mean really, who would have ever expected such a man to say those meaningful words? I loosely wrapped my arms around his neck while I felt Ace's chest against my back and wrap his arms around me and Zoro.

"Not at all," Ace replied, with a bit of relief evident in his voice, then turning towards me. "Okay Luffy, what do you say? Do you love us?"

I didn't even have to think before I replied, "Yep! I really do love you guys! More then anything else!"

"Even more then meat?" Zoro asked with an eyebrow raised questioningly.

I nodded with a grin and decided to kiss Zoro, pushing my tongue into his mouth. Tastes like sake... what a surprise~ Zoro had pretty much blacked out while standing up, so he wasn't even moving, which I thought was kinda funny. I kept exploring his mouth until I heard Ace let out a noise of dissaproval. Turning to look at Ace, he grabbed my face and pushed his lips onto mine, and did the same as I did to Zoro. That's when we heard a scream.

"ACEEEE!"

"Ah shit," Ace mumbled as we turned to see a very, very angry blonde running towards us.

Ace's POV

Sanji came running at us like we were some hot chicks that he fell in love with, but that all changed when he launched a flying kick at me and Luffy's faces. Oh great. I pushed Luffy and Zoro away and caught Sanji's leg with a flaming hand. He grunted with pain, but I swung him around several times before I let him fly overboard into the ocean. Hmmm... I feel like I've done this once or twice today.

When I sighed and put my hat on, I noticed that Luffy was staring straight at me with stars in his eyes.

"So.. So cool!" Luffy yelled, jumping up to hug me like he didn't even care about his injured crew member. I put a hand on Luffy's head, restricting his ability to jump on me as I noticed a figure missing. Luffy seemed to have noticed this also, as he stopped moving and questioned this sudden dissapearance.

"Ace?"

"Yes?"

"Where's Zoro?"

Oh god...who knows where that man has wandered off to.. luckily he's on a boat, so he can't have gone far..

"I'm over here. But, um, hey guys."

Phew, "What is it, Zoro?"

With a blank expression, Zoro pointed over the port side of the ship to something surfacing from the water. "Submarine."

+ Hahaha oh poor Sanji... XD +

+ ~Ace~ +