𝓭𝓪𝓫𝓾𝓻𝓾 𝓱𝓲𝓶𝓮 𝓷𝓸 𝓲𝓽𝓪𝓶𝓲 { 𝓪𝓬𝓮 | 1 }

Chapter 60:Confrontation & talks

(A/N:Urrg I'm tired, hot & smell. Might as well make a chapter.)

Akaoni pov
"Casper?"I called, walking into the scene.

Pineapple head-I mean-Marco swivels his head at me, giving me a stare.

"A-ah Aka-onna, what are you doing here, yoi?"He asked
"I came here to talk to Casper about a few things."I replied
He gave me a curious eyebrow raise."Okay.."

He then walked off, and shut the door behind him. I turn & saw Casper sitting on the bed, his hands in his hair. I sighed quietly, and walked up to him. I folded my arms when I was directly in front of him.

"Casper. Look at me."I commanded

He reluctantly looked up at me. I tried my hardest to not be swoon by his eyes. I could feel myself fire up in anger, but I tried to not let that get out of control.

"Casper."I started."You have a lot of talking to do."
"Look, Akaoni, I-"

"It was always her, wasn't it? Always Itami. Not that I don't hate her, I care about her to bits...but you? No..no..I loved you. Ever since that day out in the rain, I loved you. Hell, I tried my very best to get you to notice me..but I guess I can't sparkle like her. And as usual, all I can do is just smile & nod like a bloody China cat."

I couldn't take it anymore. I was just so frustrated & mad that I just let it happen. With hot tearful eyes, my hair became flames.

Casper pov
Her peridot green eyes stared at me intensely as her red hair fired up. She looked absolutely beautiful. I wanted to reach out, and touch her (literally) Flaming red hair.

"Is it because of this? Is it because I catch on fire when I cry? Is it because I used to be a experiment? Is it my hair? Or is it just me? What is it Casper....TELL ME! Just tell me...what is that I should change about myself?"She cried

I stood up, and hugged her. At the moment, I didn't care that my blazer was partially on fire.

"Akaoni..nothing about you needs to be changed. You're perfect. I know I've been leaving you in the dust, and I'm really sorry. Its just...I was being selfish. I guess I was only chasing her because of her looks. But now....now I sort of realize that it's you. You're always here for me, and yet I've been under appreciating you."I pulled away."Akaoni...do you forgive me?"

"Yes.....but you still need to apologize to some other people. You need to apologize to Itami, Ace, her crew & Armalia."She said in a authoritative tone
I nod."Of course, Akaoni."

*next day*

Itami pov
"And really, Itami, I'm sorry that I pulled that on you.
I sighed."I understand, Casper."
"I just...I got out of hand, and I was jealous of Ace. How can I make it up to you?"He asked
"Can you give Ace your blessing?"I asked
"Done deal."He agreed

We hugged each other before Akaoni came in, and told him that they had Royal guard duty soon, so he had to leave.

'Things worked out great after all. I'm happy that he's happy for me.'

I sighed happily, and went over to hang out with Nami & Robin, who were outside in the garden.

"Ya got any room for another?"I asked as I walked up to them
Nami smiled brightly."Sure. Feel free to take a seat."

I sat down next to Nami, who was asking Robin about which dress she should go for.

"To be honest, I think you should go for that dark blue one. I think blue suits you, and its cheaper."I chirped up
"Huh..you're absolutely right Itami-san."Robin agreed
"Now that you mention it...blue does look good on me."Nami said

After looking at dresses, Nami & Robin asked me friendly questions. I slowly got to know them bit by bit, and felt pretty happy about talking to other girls.

"Is it hard being the only girl in the crew?"Nami asked
"No its all good. All the guys are pretty nice if you ask me. Plus, if any of them try something, Ace would probably go bezerk if he found out. But it's nice talking to other girls though."I said."But what about you two? Is being part of the Straw hats great? I see you guys all over the papers, including Luffy."I add

They proceeded to tell me how they felt about being with the Straw hat men. Nami & Robin seem to love being part of their crew, and want to help Luffy in finding the One piece. They told me of their adventures & of their dreams. Nami wants to draw a map of the world, while Robin wants to find & read the Rio poneglyph.

"What about you, Itami-chan? What is your dream?"Nami asked

I smiled."I want to be the strongest woman in the world. I want to be able to protect all the ones I hold dear. I've already lost some incredible people..and I don't intend on losing my special people."I said

"I think you'll get there Itami-san. You're quite capable of making that happen."Robin said

"Oh & I have another dream!"I giggled
"What is it?"Nami asked

I smile like a dork."I want to get married to Ace one day, and have children!"