In Another Life [Ace X Reader ]

part twelve

The days quickly crept by. It was almost like They never left with how much Ace talked about the other two.

I Sat on Aces bed wearing a long shirt and a pair of shorts. I spent the entire day in his room just hanging out, watching the timer slowly counts down. Had I not known what my devil fruit did, I'd probably be bored out of my mind hanging out alone with him.

"Hey, (Y/N)" Ace started continuing our conversation on things we had never done, "have you ever danced before?" We where running out of questions.

"No, I don't think I have." I answered trying to remember a time when I had.

"Will you dance with me?" He was acting rather out of character. His cheeks where a light pink as he stood up giving me his hand.

I took it with a smile. I didn't really know what I was doing.

In the back of my mind, I thaught about thatch. He had about 5 days left before he died. Was he at least enjoying his mission?

Ace pulled my body close to his as we swayed around the room dancing without music. Ace gently hummed an unfamiliar toon ignoring every time I stepped on his toes.

"I wish I had more time with you before, but I guess we can just be together from now on?" The question sounded more like a statement.

Oh Ace... if only you knew just how bad I wished we could have more time.

I nodded with my head pressed into his chest. The familiar scent filled my nose calming my thoughts.

"I guess so." I agreed with a smile. His chocolate brown eyes seemed to glow extra bright that day, and his messy black hair looked decently clean and brushed. Almost like he cleaned up for this.

He stopped dancing and looked at me sadly. "I know I'm gonna ruin our moment, but I was just thinking..."

"Do you think he would be mad about us being together?" He didn't have to say his name for me to know just who he was talking about.

I pondered it for a moment before responding truthfully. "I think he would be happy. I think he'd want you to be happy even if he did have a crush on me too. You know Sabo was always supportive of you." He seemed to accept my answer breaking apart and sitting on the bed.

"Ace," I started sitting beside him. I reached for his hand before continuing, "why do you refuse to say Sabo? He's your brother after all."

A wave of sadness washed across his face. "We failed him. We walked away when he needed us the most, and he would still be alive sailing the seas beside me and Luffy had we not been tricked by BlueJam..." Ace was showing a rare display of vulnerability.

"He'd probably be neck to neck with me if he where still here." He stopped for a moment only breathing.

I Miss him, (Y/N)... I miss Sabo..." He choked out a sob as he spoke the name of his late brother. "And I wish I could change everything that happened, even if it means dying for him to live!" His voice broke as he tried to hide his emotions from me.

"I'm glad you're alive Ace, and so is Luffy, so please don't speak like that." I rubbed circles on his bare back trying to comfort him.

"Can we just send tonight together... I just want tonight." His request took me by suprise, but I guess that's how Ace was. Always trying to distract himself from anything that would mean facing any emotion other than anger and hunger.

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I traced the tattoo on his arm wrighting out each letter over and over again promising myself I'd never forget it. I rubbed my finger tips against his skin from his cheek and down his chest. He was naturally hotter than most normal people.

Light snores crept from his mouth, ones I'd hoped to never forget. He rolled over and faced me still snoring.

I brushed the loose hair behind his ear, as soft as silk and the color of fine ink. Just the way I'd like to always remember it.

His freckled spaced only far enough apart to resemble a stary night under the sea.

I wondered if there was any way to save him.

"Are you just gonna stare at me like that forever?" He questioned groggy from his sleep.

"I wish I could." I smiled gently caressing his cheek in my open palm. His eyes stared into mine lovingly. I could see how much he loved me just from looking into his eyes.

" aren't you getting hungry?" Ace asked rubbing his stomach making me laugh. "It's not even sun up yet, and all you cam think about is food?" I asked already knowing the answer to my question.

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Sleep well! Don't forget your medications! Make sure you've had a glass of water and eaten!