LET ME PROTECT YOU [Ace x fem reader]

Chapter 3 // Untitled

You shake away your surprised expression as you would not give Ace the satisfaction of letting him know you are impressed. "You neither," you answer as you shake his hand. "I am y/n."

"Pretty name. Anyway, where am I?" his stomach starts rumbling. "And do you have any food?"

"Wait a second, I should be the one asking the questions. Who even are you?"

"I just told you. I am Ace."

"I mean- ugh, never mind," You mentally facepalm yourself. Then you remember your first concern and motion towards the fleeing pirates. "So umm, is Buggy going to be alright? Did you- kill him?"

He looks back at where you're pointing and shrugs. "Nah, I didn't go all out on him because I knew he was weak. He is badly hurt though, just not dead."

You nod your head slowly as you take in the information from that sentence. First of all, he seems like a good guy since he doesn't go around killing random people, even though they attack him first. Secondly, that enormous explosion he made wasn't even his best.

"So, where am I?" he asks you.

"I am not done with my questions yet," you stand your ground. Looking up and down at him you are reminded how bad his physical state was. "Also, sit down. You are badly hurt, and your wounds need to be treated quickly so they don't get infected."

"No, it's ok. These bruises are nothing."

You roll your eyes. , you think to yourself. "Well... they will be something if not treated soon. I have a travel med kit with me, but there are better treatments back at the village. It's a bit far, but if u can't walk, I can carry you."

["okay mommy"

im sorry guys, impulsive thoughts won T.T]

"I appreciate it, but I am good. Thank you for saving me and sorry I was a bit rude earlier. All that I need to know now is where I am, how long I've been knocked out for and if you have anything to eat."

Being the stubborn motherfucker you are, you don't give in just yet. "I'll tell you where you are once those wounds are treated," you cross your arms and stand your ground.

Ace sighs, but reluctantly sits down on the rock behind you. With a satisfied expression, you crouch down beside him and open your bag to search for the med kit to instead find the lunch you packed for yourself. You look up at the distressed man stretching his neck and impatiently scanning the area and back down at your food. You sigh realizing you have to sacrifice your lunch today.

Ace looks down when he feels something landing on his lap. He raises an eyebrow looking down at you. You nod towards the wrapped food, suggesting he should open it.

"It's not much, but it might quell some of your hunger," you say as you continue searching for your med kit in the bag.

His face lights up once he sees the three rice balls inside. He looks down at you struggling to find the right words. "Thank you! I-" he opens his mouth to continue but his rumbling stomach interrupts him.

You chuckle slightly. "It's nothing. Just eat it."

He smiles down at you and begins stuffing his face while you, after finally having found your med kit, get ready to start cleaning his wounds.

Your hand is a few centimeters away from the wound on his left shoulder when you pause, leaving your hand poised in the air. Your fingers are not even touching him, yet you feel the warmth radiating from his skin. Of course, his skin is warm, he was just on fire! If you didn't know any better, you would think he has a terrible fever. Fascinated, you continue to cleanse his wounds and can't help but feel like you are in front of an oven.