A/N:: So I had a few requests on scenes~! That had me super excited and thought on some of them since trust is a big thing for Big/little relationships. So, I finally got something! Now, I kind of juggled them a bit and I have something more planned for another chapter. But I did things that pertain to the ones requested without breaking too much into the trust barrier since that's a big important thing. Oh, and Ace's comfort can vary on situation so there may be make up sex stuff or just cuddles. All depends.
Anyways, I know this is a lot of Ace and his stuff, but don't worry... Marco's going to have a bit of stuff stir too in an upcoming chapter.
Enjoy~!
Your Little One
"Izo! Th-this is embarrassing!" I shouted with a steaming look and gritted teeth as a fan was trying to cover his amusement.
"You lost the bet."
"I am not going out in public like-like-like this!" I about shouted whilst an eyebrow raised with a tilt of his head and then began fanning his face.
"I think Marco would like that."
"Don't use him on me! It's not going to work!" I pointed a finger and looked to the mirror again in distaste.
One of those winter type of yarn like dresses was on me going to mid-thigh, showing to be red with the overlapping collar being a black and a border along the bottom being black as well. A pair of black leggings were snug to my butt and legs as even a pair of black winter boots for women were on my feet with a slight wedge. I looked femininely manly in this and if it weren't the fact it was loose then I would completely look too manly.
"Oh, here." Izo pulled a hat on top of my head, a type of yarn beanie that is black as well. A compliant left me as he was laughing whilst having his phone out to take damn pictures. The door opened as I heard a confused noise and then Izo gazed over with a grin.
"I'll come back by since you have someone over." I felt my face turn into horrified shock and quickly whipped around.
"I do not look that girlie!" I shouted and Marco was surprised that it was me whilst Izo busted up. "I hate you so much, Izo!" I snapped towards the cross-dresser who was just dying of laughter and I flushed to my ears.
"What exactly happened, yoi?" Marco asked calmly in confusion and closed the door of the room to walk up.
"Ace lost a bet to me, of course." This sigh left my lover as he gave me a look and I whined lightly.
"I told you never to do that."
"Well, I would have won, but you totally ruined it…" I frowned and he raised an eyebrow whilst I pouted with a 'hmph' coming out and faced away.
"That doesn't matter. Now that Marco is here, you can go to dinner." I looked to Izo with a sharp glare and scowled.
"No way! I am not going out like this!"
"You can borrow my coat, it's made of faux fur. Let me go get it." Izo ignored me as I sputtered lightly and then I looked to notice Marco staring to me.
"It looks good on you." Red flushed to my cheeks and I stared in horror.
"No! No! Don't like it, stupid!" I fussed to him and that had him chuckle before a fur coat found me. I held the coat while shaking my head and throwing it back. "I refuse!" I protested and Izo had a different coat in hand that was more chill and looked like a type of pea coat. That one was tossed to Marco who caught it out of reflex and Izo waved a hand out.
"The fur doesn't match anyways. Now have fun, you two!" I argued a bit more before noticing that Marco had the coat on me whilst pulling on me.
"Come on, yoi." Complaints left me lowly as we found the hall of the third floor and was a bit away from Izo's door.
"Marco, this is really embarrassing." I told him with a pleading look and he held onto my hand with a smile as he pulled me closer to kiss my cheek.
"I'm not taking you out, promise." A breath of relief left me as he began leading me to the elevator and once getting on he pushed his floor. I felt more relief wash over me whilst pressing to him with a smile and we quickly exited our floor. We went into his bedroom whilst I let out a relieved hum whilst pulling the coat off to put it to the side whilst the hat joined it. "Ace," I turned and was met with hands to my hips and lips pressing to mine deeply. A moan left me as I put arms around his neck as he kissed me whilst hands lined to grip my butt cheeks. A hum left him as he pulled lips away with a raised eyebrow and I pursed lips with a smirk showing a bit.
"What?" I asked mischievously and fingers pulled up the dress whilst moving to line along the curve.
"Are you wearing my favorite, little one?" This giggle left me as he noticed no bump of fabric—his favorite being of this thong that I grew to after a while—and I shifted to grab one of his hands. Moving it, I led it to the front side where I noticed eyes dilate as he stared in shock. "Were you planning to seduce me this whole time?"
"No, but Izo said my bikini briefs would have left a line and he didn't like that." I comment with a slight pout on being like this anyways and he seemed to be thinking a few things over.
"I'm going to get onto Izo later before thanking him." I stared in confusion before lips found mine as he pressed the palm to my manhood and supported me by holding my butt cheek firmly. A moan left me as I gripped to him with a tremble at the feel of him rubbing. "I couldn't take you out anyways when all I want to do is have you." Lips kissed to my jawline next whilst finding my neck and I tilted with a groan.
"Marco," I whined lightly as he chuckled, enjoying that I was getting hard from the actions of him palming and kissing to my throat.
"Just real fast and then we will eat, yoi."
-o-o-o-o-
Izo was upset that we didn't go out with me dressed up, but happy to know that Marco enjoyed it so much to buy him a new dress. After that, I avoided any more bets with Izo even if I was positive I would win it because that's what I thought last time, but didn't win. That, of course, made the cross-dresser upset and give knowing looks with smirks. It was interesting how he knew of what Marco and I were, so he always commented on it if it was just us or even with Vista along. I wasn't too sure on how to take on Vista knowing, but I didn't know him that well. Vista is very nice though, and he likes to converse with me, but I could tell he would probably find more things in common with Sabo than me.
Marco had a talk over with Domino a few days after what happened at the dinner I had with her, finding a moment to call to discuss. She feigned innocence on the matter, but Marco said he believed me since I wouldn't have gotten that upset or even lie about it. I told Marco everything he wanted to know or needed to know and vice versa. Anyways, he ended up just letting Domino know that it shouldn't be any misunderstandings since I wouldn't have to be present for anything anymore. So, Domino shouldn't be a problem again, hopefully.
"Ace?!" I was standing near the bathrooms of this aquarium palace, honing various aquatic creatures, and was just waiting when I heard my name. My eyes found a man with a grin and felt feelings stir in slight panic.
"Shuraiya?" The name left me as he came over with that grin and let an arm go over my shoulders. "What are you doing here?" I question, smiling and somewhat not since we didn't break it off on the best of terms.
"I'm visiting my sister, she's around here somewhere." A grin was there as he gripped my shoulder and I nodded in understanding.
"She did like the sea creatures a lot."
"Right, so I make sure I take her every time I visit, but you knew that already." A snort left me as I laughed lightly and patted to his hand, him slipping away whilst standing with hands to his hips. "What are you up to? Being here was not something I expected." A shrug left me a bit nervously as the reason I avoided this place was in case I did run into him.
"You ready to go on, Ace?" I turned to see Marco approach with his usual stoic look and curious blue eyes to the man before me. "Who are you?" The question came out smoothly as he shifted to stand next to me.
"I'm Shuraiya! Nice to meet you!" He grinned whilst a hand was out and I was dreading this encounter.
"Marco, pleasure." They shook hands and those grey eyes were to me, making me frown lightly at the gleam there. "We still have the dolphins, yoi." I looked to Marco with a smile and he returned it as I thrummed in excitement.
"Mh, that is going to be exciting!" The words left me and then I heard a questioning noise.
"I was about to take my sister as well, let me go find her and we can walk together since it's been a while. Plus, she would love to see you again because she liked you a lot as a type of older brother too." A hand was to my arm and Shuraiya was smiling. Words stuck in my throat at what he just mentioned as he gave that look still and I gave in.
"Sure," the word lamely left me as he cheered slightly before moving to go find his little sister.
"Explain." Marco spoke sternly and I turned to him with a slight hesitant look.
"Ex-boyfriend." I mention and he raised an eyebrow and I huffed lightly with hands waving around a bit. "Manipulative ex-boyfriend." I spoke softly and he had a surprise look and some confusion. "Like, I mean… I was on top kind of thing, but I don't know what happens… when he mentions things… like, it just does happen, no questions." I told him with a nervous look and he soon gripped my hand closest to the wall so others couldn't see, not that he would mind too much from a few times before proving that.
"It's okay, Ace. We can go and come back another day to see the show." I felt some relief there as I smiled and nodded, but then I heard a squeal.
"Ace!" The little girl's shout brought back memories and I turned to be met with said girl grappling my waist. Being roughly around eleven, if I remember correctly, she was grinning up at me with little cheers. "Brother said you were here! I'm so excited! Let's see the dolphins~! Dolphins! You liked the dolphins last time! The dolphins are cute!" She chattered and I felt myself melting as I had a soft spot for kids.
"Calm down, Adelle." I spoke lightly with a smile and pat her head as she beamed up at me. "The dolphins are cool," I agreed with her as I noticed Shuraiya come up with a glance to Marco behind me.
"Dolphins! Dolphins!" Adelle was soon pulling to my hand and I looked to my boyfriend who began to understand more. Marco knew I had a softer heart for kids and a very hard time denying their wishes. I was dragged along before Marco could speak up and I laughed lightly with Adelle as she gripped my arm with chatters of what she saw so far. I made sure to give my attention as we moved to the Dolphin zone to join for the show.
The show consisted of Adelle holding my hand as she pointed out things and Shuraiya was behind her. Marco stayed behind me for a comforting source and had spoken with Adelle as she excitedly talked at the Dolphins doing tricks. The time moved on before leaving out of the way where she jumped eagerly with chatter.
"Are you going to get ice cream like usual, too, Ace?" She beamed up with those bright stormy eyes and I wavered lightly before swallowing.
"Ah, no. Not this time, Adelle. My friend and I are going somewhere else now." I mention as Shuraiya came up beside his sister with a curious look and Adelle pouted.
"Why~?! We always get ice cream! And then it's exciting when you come over! Oh, and then brother always lets me go play with Emily! And then he's so happy when I come back! The day is so much better with you, Ace!" She whined and I felt stunned at such proclamations whilst seeing a quirked smile on Shuraiya.
"I'm sorry, Miss Adelle." Marco came to the rescue with a smile to the girl. "But I already promised to take Ace home with me." I flushed lightly at his words and noticed a curious look from Shuraiya as he flickered eyes with a frown. No doubt he was hoping to lure me in for a good time and it so was not right using his sister.
"Are you Ace's friend?" Adelle asked innocently and I watched Marco smile.
"Yes, a very close friend of his." The hint was applied to be implied at Shuraiya more and he seemed to take it with a frown.
"Then you come to!"
"Now, Adelle…" I mentioned with a nervous laugh and Shuraiya came up to ruffle burgundy locks of his sister.
"Alright, little sis, don't pester them too much. Maybe some other time?" Adelle turned with a pout before whining with a look to me.
"Come play!"
"Adelle." Shuraiya spoke more firmly and got a huff before she hugged me with a whine.
"No fair~!" A chuckle left me as I brushed her hair with fingers before she backed away and went to her brother with a grin. "Another time, Ace!" I waved to her as she began off and Shuraiya looked with a slight glance to Marco before smirking to me.
"It was good seeing you, maybe some other time." A hand was up from him as he trailed after his sister and I let out an exhausted breath.
"Ace?" I turned to Marco with my body feeling lax now that they were gone and he gave a questioning look. "How many exes should I worry about?" An embarrassed flush was to my cheeks and I thought for a minute.
"Well, most of them I broke it off fine with…" Eyebrows raised in interest and I shrugged with a few tilts of my body. "Like four? Including Shuraiya, that is."
"Goodness," he mentioned and I frowned lightly with a slight glare to him.
"What? I'm sure you have exes who can be a handful." I told him firmly and this look was there with a grimace, hopefully in thought of one of them.
"Ace, I have only dated around five people and only slept with those people." A bit of surprise was in me on hearing that and he raised eyebrows. "How many have you dated?"
"Does that matter?" I asked defensively and this surprised look was there as I crossed arms with a short growl. "What is this? Going to judge me on who I have been with now?" The questions left me and he gave a hard look.
"I'm not judging you, but wasn't expecting you to have been with too many because of your age." That had me look to him as he tilted his head and held a stern look. "How many people have you slept with?"
"That's none of your business." I spoke with a tense body and he was surprised on my defense, the first time not telling him something that had been important. "I've had my ups and downs in relationships! And some weren't relationships exactly, but doesn't mean anything on the kind of person I am!" I told him firmly with a finger pointing out and there was a hard guise there as he gave a questioning look.
"Were you tested?" That shocked me as I stared to him in surprise before moving and punching him in the face in a fit of rage. People moved away in gasps as I pulled back with a hurting clenching going through my body. No words could leave me before I quickly turned and left him standing there.
-o-o-o-o-
"Ace is home!" The cheer was out as Luffy tackled me and I gave a smile to him.
"Hey, Lu! Miss me?" My brother hopped on the couch next to me whilst grappling to my head.
"Always~! But my friends are super awesome and let me stay with them all the time!" A laugh left me as I soon noticed Sabo giving a raised eyebrow and I gave a faulty smile. He immediately gave a frown of knowing and then Zoro was with Nami coming around the corner with looks. "Let's have pizza since Ace is home!" A pause was there as Luffy looked to me with a questioning look. "You are staying for dinner, right?"
"Of course, who would miss out on pizza?!" I asked him like he was crazy and he cheered whilst jumping up.
"How about we go get it, Lu?" Sabo asked out as I noticed Nami next to him, probably mentioning something. "We need to be good hosts, right? And I will get you a personal pan while we wait."
"Yahoo! Be back with pizzas soon!"
"I'll be here!" I told Luffy as he had given a searching look and then grinned as he bounded out the door, telling his friends that he would be back soon. They merely waved him off like usual, making him grin with a laugh before they bounded out the door.
"What's going on?" Nami asked with slight concern and I immediately showed a scowl whilst crossing arms.
"Nothing, I don't want to talk about that ass right now." They looked surprised on my name usage before moving to have Nami next to me and Zoro sat on the coffee table with a look as well.
"It helps, Ace." Zoro commented, not one to usually splurge about this, but I could tell he was concerned. A sigh left me as I ruffled my hair and gritted teeth.
"We… we ran into Shuraiya and he had his little sister." They both gave looks and then Nami waved her hand. "Well, you know how he is, trying to use his little sister, but we were able to avoid any more conflict with that. Marco asked if he should be concerned about any others and I said maybe like four, but they really are just minor need to get over me last I checked kind of people." They nodded in understanding and was waiting for me to continue. "He wanted to know how many people I have slept with." I almost mutter and this sigh left Zoro and Nami was giving a pursed look.
"And you didn't answer?"
"I said it wasn't his business. It's not important on who I had slept with. That was in past for a reason and didn't feel the need to bring that up, it's not like I am planning to sleep with any of them again!" I threw my hands up in exasperation and Zoro held a hand out with a curious look.
"What really pissed you off?" A breath left me at the question as I felt the clenching in my chest and crossed arms tightly.
"If… If I was tested…" The words left me as it hurt hearing that question, being somewhat sensitive on the subject. "Like fuck! Of course, I have been tested! I do after every damn partner I have been with! I would have never got with Marco if I wasn't clean! Even with protection used!" I snapped out whilst swallowing thickly as I leaned forward with elbows to my thighs and hands to my face. "So, I punched him! I am so fucking pissed over this!"
The silence came as I soon felt a hand to my back and then Nami moved closer to rub along my back. It's not like I purposely picked people to fuck and run on me all the time. I may be adventurous, but I was always careful and strived for a relationship. The fact that Marco seemed to think that I would dare not be tested with him made me upset. Hell, if I wasn't clean then he would have known by now from all of our activities.
"It's going to be alright, Ace…"
"I just need a bit of myself this evening…" I comment after Nami spoke and this hum was there and Zoro was grabbing to my shoulder in reassurance.
"Let's enjoy the evening…" I soon looked up, being able to prevent myself from crying since that's how bad it hurt, and Zoro gave a smile.
"Yeah, hopefully Luffy doesn't eat all the pizza before getting here." We laughed at that, though mine wasn't fully there, but I let the evening take me.
-o-o-o-o-
A hum left me, feeling warmth along my back and groaned with a hand rubbing to one of my eyes. Skims were along my exposed shoulder and I hummed in my half-awake state, enjoying the feeling as I noticed arms around my body. The body curled against mine and then I remembered I shouldn't be feeling this. Confusion filled me as I shifted and the grip was tighter as I felt a face press to my back.
"I'm sorry, yoi…" A strain was in my chest as I gritted teeth, cursing my brother—whichever one—for letting him in.
"I'm clean." I told him sternly and he gripped to me with a shift as his breath was to my ear.
"I know…"
"No, I'm telling you because you asked—though it's blatantly obvious. And I don't know how many exactly I have slept with because it's awesome keeping count on when someone wants to fuck and run!" I cheered in seething sarcasm and there was a breath along my neck. "Like fuck, I didn't ask to run into Shuraiya or any one of my exes ever or hear their names. If I could avoid that then there's no problem. I hate all the people I have slept with before you and the fact that you stood there and even thought I would sleep with you if I was infected hurts. Do I look that irresponsible? I mean I know can be pretty childish, but I thought at least that was fine with you. Did it linger too much? Is it too much? Am I too much?" My questions were coming out strained and he shifted to start pulling at me as I tried to resist before he was grabbing my face and I was facing him with tears welled up. Fists moved against his chest, not at all putting any strength behind it. "You ass! You jackass! I love you! I don't want to bring up past fuck ups I have! Is that so hard to ask?!" A guilty face was there as he pulled me closer and began shushing noises as I tried to steady myself with shaky breaths.
"Sshh, no, no… you are perfect, Ace. Shh, don't cry." I gripped to his shirt whilst pressing to his throat and he held me closer. "I'm sorry, I had someone almost give me something…" I breathed in whilst pushing him back with a look and he rubbed a thumb to my cheek. "Luckily, I came back negative even though we did some things during the period claimed. Even with protection it's scary to go through that." I cupped his face whilst kissing to his nose and up the bridge.
"I wouldn't… I wouldn't…" I told him and arms gripped firmly with a breath leaving him. "I'm sorry for punching you, Marco. I'm sorry, I know it hurts. I'm sorry." A soft chuckle left him as he stopped my kisses that found the slightly bruised cheek.
"I deserved it, yoi."
"No, I mean yes…. But no." I told him firmly and showed a pout as he gave a snort along with a chortle. "You deserved it for being insensitive to my feelings, but you also don't because of your own insecurity."
"So, do you regret punching me?" He asked and I noticed the slight humor as I hummed lightly in thought.
"Yes and no." Another snort left him as I soon smiled before he pulled me down for a firm kiss and I noticed the bruise more. I shifted to kiss at it some more and he sighed lightly whilst hands rubbed my back. "Though, I would be more pleased to punch whoever almost gave you something."
"You can't punch women," he comments and I huffed lightly with a look.
"Then I will give a thorough defensive smack."
"Defensive?" He asked in curiosity and I gave a look like it was obvious.
"Of my ass, of course, what else?" That had him laugh and I stuck my tongue out, enjoying that I got him smiling.
"Now, now… you are letting your tongue slip, little one." The comment had me show a cocky grin and he rose an eyebrow.
"Old man."
"Ace." The warning tone was there with an amused look and I wiggled to rest on my side next to him, moving one of his hands to one of my butt cheeks.
"Pineapple."
"Three."
"Confused old pineapple man." A look was there of curiosity and then laughed lightly with a grip to my butt.
"Your butt is going to bruise at this rate, little one." I smiled with lips pressing to his excitedly.
"You love my ass." A gleam was there as he groaned and I was pulled firmly to him with a grind.
"Foul language will be dealt with differently, but those nicknames will be respectfully punished with some firm," a moan left me as he kneaded at the cheek, "swats." I grasped to the back of his neck as I grinded against him with a lustful look and I felt the need to make it up to him.
"I want to make you come, Marco." There was that look of praise and then my phone's alarm went off. He reached back to swipe a finger to get it off before I giggled and I tugged at his pants. "Ten minutes is how long I have to get ready."
"What did I tell you about procrastinating?" He asked more seriously as I got both of our erections free and gave a look with a pout.
"…Not?" I questioned and he gave shifting eyebrows that made me whine lightly. "I won't be late, I set it so I am at least ten to fifteen minutes early, stupid." I told him before using my hands to grip our lengths together and he groaned with lips moving to skim my forehead.
"That rebellious tone is going to have you sore later, yoi." He commented and I chuckled whilst beginning to move my hand in a slow pumping. My other hand moved to grip at his shirt and he had me pulled close with lips soon finding mine.
Our hips moved in a rocking as we started to kiss messily and I moaned with slight trembles. Low groans left him as he soon moved his hand to grip my hair back and lips nipped to my chin and part of my throat as I shook at the building pleasure of feeling his cock against mine. Keeping my tone down, being in the home of my brother's, it sounded like strained whimpers as I coiled in my belly.
"You're so perfect, Ace…" The whisper was there and I whimpered more at the words before he gripped my hair and his other hand found my hip on the mattresses so he could rock harshly in my rhythm. Gasps left me as I strained to contain my noises and was shaking more with toes curling tightly.
"M-Marco, a-ah…" I strained on the moan as he soon pulled my head back down so lips could find mine in a deep kiss. I came in a jolt whilst he continued rocking as I made sure to continue, before I was pulling away.
A groan left him as I pushed him to the bed and moved to have him laid back. A questioning noise was there before he jerked with a gasp and the fingers in my hair gripped and shoved my head down. I was able to adjust with shaky breaths and sucked on him, tasting my own cum along his length, but ignored it. My head shifted along his cock in a few bobs and harsh sucks and moans as he gripped my hair. I let him have my mouth finally after a bit of the teasing, his hips jerking to thrust in and I soon felt as he shoved me down. Eyes watered and I shifted lightly as he came down my throat. I swallowed whilst pulling back with heavy pants and he sat up whilst pulling me to kiss me whilst tugging me to sit in his lap more.
"Such a good boy… you exactly know how I love to use your mouth." A hotter flush was to my cheeks at the praising and I groaned whilst kissing with him. "Later, a bubble bath?"
"Mh, lots of bubbles!" I grinned to him with arms finding his shoulders and he chuckled with hands to my sides as he chastely kissed me. "I have to get to work, you too~!"
"Let me drop you off and pick you up later." A warmth filled me as I held him and gave more kisses, trailing to a cheek, causing chuckles to leave him. "Come on, yoi. Work." This giggle left me as I shifted out of the bed to get ready before stopping and turning to give a kiss whilst pausing just barely above his lips with a devious smirk.
"I love you, old man."
-o-o-o-o-
When I was dropped off, I went into the bookstore to see Robin smiling with relief in her eyes. She still inquired, probably hearing from Nami, and I reassured her that Marco and I made up. That had her telling Nami through messages who in turn told Zoro since I got messages telling me that they knew everything would work out and happy that it did. Then in our sudden group message included us discussing of the next playdate and that Rina was telling Nami of it actually being a trip planned. A hot springs place to have the couples have their time and be around one another for some time, especially since the weather is cold.
It was interesting how supportive being a part of this side of the community—the submissive/dominant side—and it's crazy that I would be a part of it. I love it, though, since I had other littles to consult into. Robin had mentioned that she knew something was wrong when Nami came home and demanded to have her call Marco and told him off. It surprised me that she went to those lengths and Robin said even Zoro gave some choice words to Benn, who in turn talked to Marco. I was amazed by such a great support system and felt relieved that I had someone else to turn to if need be. Marco will always be my number one, but for the little stuff, I needed another little there.
Marco picked me up from work, me cheering as I got in the car and automatically held his hand once he shifted gears into place. I talked about my day like usual when he picks me up and he mentioned a family dinner. Excitement brimmed from me as I moved our hands in an up-down motion whilst talking. My lover was smiling the whole time and we got to the complex in no time.
Getting out, I was moving to wait for him as I grabbed to his arm, not even bothered if anyone saw. I continued my story as we moved to the front entrance, the foyer was there as we began taking off coats and I heard the family in the dining room. Getting more comfortable, coats away in the hall closet we used when not going straight to his room, I grabbed his hand whilst leading him to the dining room.
"We're home!" I cheered in a greeting as hand waved up wildly and they were smiling or had broad grins as we came in.
"Oh, good! My boys made up! Guararara!" Pops claimed as I gave a slight confused look before most were laughing lightly.
"It's not hard to know it was you who punched him since he would have defended himself from anyone else." Blenheim mentioned with a grin and I sheepishly smiled at that.
"Plus, he came home alone last night with a bruise and a strained look. It was pretty obvious on who made him that way." Izo commented whilst wearing his new dress that reminded me of a swing dancer.
"It doesn't matter, yoi." Marco sighed out in irritation of being talked about and led me to our chairs. Sitting down and food starting to get passed around, Thatch placed a plate to the side of mine with dumplings. I looked up in curiosity and he grinned whilst patting to my shoulder.
"For giving our brother a good whack!" Everyone laughed at that as Marco gave a complaint and I joined in the laughter.
Marco's family no doubt had a big part in him probably coming over this morning, besides my two friends. I knew they all liked me a whole lot, Marco mentioning of sometimes Namur wanting to go swimming and wanted me to come along with him and Haruta. Of course, I totally go swimming with them when I can and the indoor pool is always nice and we go when others don't as much. The other's try to find something in common with me and I knew I should sit and spend so more time with others. Though, Jozu is kind of hard to get going, but he's a big softie who likes to enjoy a walk—though he has been antsy since it's cold out.
If anything were to happen again at least I have reassurance to help Marco push him back my way and I knew not only Sabo and Luffy would do the same on my side—hinting at letting a certain blonde in this morning—but also the other big and littles would be there. The thought of others there as support brought a type of security blanket over our relationship and I enjoyed it. Everyone has their bumps and a great support system helps smooth out the ride with detours. I couldn't have asked for better people in my life, especially an amazing boyfriend like Marco.