Teacher!Shanks x Student!Reader x Ace. {One Piece AU}

One Of The Family Now.

You wake up to the sound of Ace's groan. Looking up at the boy, your eyes land on his back...his back that was covered in scratches. Oh, God.

You weakly sit up in the bed, your legs still stiff from the events of last night, Ace turning his head to look at you. At least it's a Saturday today so I can relax it off. The freckled boy helps you to your feet, with a cheerful smile on his face. "Morning, beautiful." 

"Ugh, I don't feel beautiful right now." You tiredly giggle, looking up at the man responsible for your pain. A playful pout spreading across your face. "I feel like I've been running a marathon because of you~"

"You weren't complaining last night." The boy chuckles, giving you a peck on the lips. "I'm gonna have a shower if you wanna join me?"

"There's no way I'm going for Round 2! Not until my legs have feeling again!"

A snicker escapes Ace's lips as he pulls you in closely, hugging you tight. "I didn't mean like that, you pervert! I meant as in just wash with me." he clarifies, giving your cheek a subtle kiss.

"Hm...When you're being all cute like this, I can't possibly say no~"

With that, Ace excitedly drags you into the bathroom. Thankfully no one was around because the  stupid boy didn't let you put anything on before dragging you out of the bedroom.

After the shower, you felt refreshed, your pains were even gone. Though, judging by the looks of Ace's scratched-up back, he couldn't say the same. You both get dressed and make your way down the stairs, entering the kitchen and gaining everyone's attention.

"Ah, just in time! Breakfast is ready." Whitebeard announces cheerfully, a smile already on your face as you take your seat in between Ace and Marco. Across from the three of you were Sabo, Koala and Luffy. Whitebeard sitting on the end, to the right of Ace and left of Luffy, serving all of the breakfast.

"How did poker go last night, pops?" Sabo asks politely, a hearty laugh coming from the large man.

"I won, of course! Your brother here needs more training though! He was pitiful! If it was strip poker, he would have to shred his skin just to stay in the game!"

Marco glances up at Whitebeard with the most unamused face you'd ever seen, before his eyes drift back down to his newspaper, taking a bite from his bagel. 

"I got distracted..."

"Oh sure, my lad. What by?" Whitebeard mocks, Marco's face going a little red as he shrugs his shoulders.  

"Oooh, I think I know what by!" Koala grins, her eyes shifting toward you and Ace. Your body already stiffening in your seat and Ace giving her a look that screamed 'don't even think about it'.

"Nothing I wanna talk about." Marco mutters, picking up his coffee and bringing it to his lips. Thank you, Marco! Judging by the look on his face, you'd guess he's still not fully sober from last night. 

"Oh, did you hear Ace and [f/n] wrestling too?!" Luffy innocently yells out, causing Ace to choke on his breakfast and Marco to cringe, accidentally losing his grip on his cup of coffee and dropping the hot drink into his crotch. The blonde male letting out a pained hiss as he rises from his seat, quickly making his way to the bathroom. Meanwhile, Sabo and Koala were in fits of giggles. 

Why Luffy?

"Oh, don't worry so much about that. Everyone heard." Whitebeard chuckles, your eyes widening at him. "I should thank you, really lass! You threw off everyone's focus and helped me win! Gurarara!"

Oh, sweet Lord...

At this point, Ace had turned full strawberry again, the poor boy being completely stunned for words. Sabo and Koala's eyes were just about leaping from their skulls.

"H-How many people were playing?" Ace stutters, the shock still plastered all over his face. Causing Whitebeard to raise his hands to the table, each digit springing up with a name.

"Well, let's see. There was Marco and I, that's two. Thatch, Shanks and Iceburg makes five...And...Oh yeah, Iceburg's friend, Paulie and Ben makes...seven." Whitebeard chuckles, pounding his fist on the table enthusiastically. "I beat all six of them because of this girlfriend of yours, Ace! I like her, she can stay forever!" 

"P-Pops!"

"What do you say, lass? As long as you're Ace's girlfriend, you're our family! You can even live here if you want!" The white-bearded man smiles, your mouth falling agape. Your eyes drifting to Ace to see if that's truly alright with him. 

Of course, the boy looks hopeful but also terrified. You hesitate for a moment before a smile reaches your face. A small nod of your head. "I love you guys. And I most especially love Ace, so why wouldn't I wanna be a part of this family?" You beam, earning a grin from Whitebeard as he pats your back.

"Alright, welcome to the family, [f/n]! Gurarara~!"  

It was in this moment you get grabbed and pulled into a bone-crushing hug by your ecstatic lover. "You mean it? You really don't mind?!" Ace quizzes excitedly, drawing a giggle from your lips.

"Of course I mean it! I love you, Ace~"

"I love you too, [f/n]!" The freckled boy hums cheerfully, his arms tightening your form as he looks into your eyes. "More than anything~"

"Ugh, just kiss the lass already!" Whitebeard groans. To which Ace gladly obeys, his head dropping down as he catches your lips with his, instantly having you respond without a moments hesitation, your hands running through his soft hair. 

A quiet 'Aw!' could be heard from Koala and Sabo.

"So...They're married now...?"

"No, Luffy!"

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