Marco woke up to strange noises in front of his door. It sounded like someone tried to open it but failed. He groaned as he noticed his red-haired brother's voice. Seriously, did Thatch have nothing better to do in the morning than to try breaking into his room? Luckily, the blonde had predicted something like that and a bit barricaded his door. It was locked and he had put a chair under the doorknob.
That would keep his noisy and curious siblings out for some time. Until Haruta and Thatch started to annoy Blamenco or Jozu. Then they would probably get it done as these two were perfect when something had to be done with brute strength. Well, Namur would be good, too. But he hoped that these three wouldn't help. He was already worried that he could hear their voices, too.
What was Thatch planning by bringing all these along who knew about... The cook didn't want him to tell them more and repeat for the others, didn't he? He hoped not. At the moment he just wanted to sleep a bit longer.
After all, he and Luffy stayed a bit longer away than intended. A smile ghosted over the blonde's lips as he remembered the picnic yesterday.
They had found a spot near the broken barrier sea, which was a bit hidden by bushes. It was perfect for them to enjoy the food Thatch had provided them with and just the time when it was just the two of them. It was nice to cuddle together under the blanket and watched the stars like they often did back on Rusukaina. It wasn't a surprise that Luffy fell asleep at one point, content in his arms. Marco had to carry the boy back because he didn't want to wake up the boy. It didn't bother the blonde much, as they only met Izo when he came back and the cross-dresser smiled happily at him and took the basket from him.
Soft mumbles interrupted his memories and made him open his eyes to look at his lover. Luffy's head was bedded on Marco's chest and was still peacefully asleep. A sight which made the blonde smile. He lifted himself a bit to press a kiss to the black hair before he stayed still. His face mostly hidden in Luffy's hair.
He could get used to waking up with him. But better not. The boy had still a dream to fulfil and travel around the New World. It would be boring for Luffy to visit most of the islands with him, as he knew these, which meant an adventure less for his lover. What a pity. Perhaps after the boy become pirate king...
Marco lifted his head as he felt Luffy moving. The blonde watched his lover starting to wake up. Before the black-haired one could say something, Marco kissed him softly and caressed his cheek. A bit surprised and mostly sleepy Luffy didn't react at first before he started to move his one lips against the other's one.
When they separated, Marco brushed his thumb over his lover's lips. „Don't make any loud sound. I still have hope that the idiots are leaving when they think we are still asleep, yoi." The blonde whispered and Luffy giggled quietly before he snuggled more into Marco.
„I was worried that it was something else..." The blonde blinked. What had the boy noticed again?
„Everything is fine... I just thought that it would be nice to wake up with you next to me more often, yoi."
„Then you have to visit sometime after we told Ace."
„I think I will or I will sneak you away a bit. But... that would be a little obstacle on your way to becoming the king of pirates."
Luffy lifted his body and sat on Marco's stomach before he leaned down. „I become the pirate king, even if I take a few little breaks with you. No one will take this title from me." This made the blonde grinned.
„So what if I want you longer than little breaks, yoi?" His hands started to caress the boy's side softly.
„That's something which shouldn't be discussed. It will be spontaneous." Marco chuckled quietly. Yep, that was his lover. He lifted his head to kiss him again but was interrupted by a shout from Thatch.
