Neighbors

Bonus

A/N: Yes yes I know this isn't Zosan. But. I figured you guys would want to see some Marace proposal. I was going to put it in All in Good Time. But I felt it fit better here as a bonus chapter. Enjoy

As everyday, the house was mostly quiet, warm, cozy. Along with. Ace smacked Marco in the face. Rude awakenings. Marco groaned opening his eyes and turned to Ace snoring next to him. His hair tussled everywhere. Drool dripping down his lip, arms tangled on Marco's chest, and his legs tangled in the blanket. Marco turned to his drawer pulling out a meat stick and ripping it open. He turned back to Ace and stuck it before his nose. Ace's eyes snapped open before he chomped down on the meat. Marco watched him sit up and chow down. He sat up on his elbows watching Ace eat away. Today was the day Marco was going to ask Ace to marry him. He knew him like the back of his hand, his brothers liked him, and Marco had fallen deeply in love with that idiot. Ace turned to him and swallowed.

"Morning." Ace grinned.

"Yeah, morning." Marco yawned.

"Did I wake you up again?"

"It could of been worse."

Ace smiled, until the door was thrown open. Luffy stood until Sabo tumbled in behind him.

"Where is he?!" Luffy called.

"Who?" Ace asked.

"Santa! He brought gifts!" Sabo said.

"I missed him?!"

Marco watched as the three scrambled downstairs.

"I live with a bunch of six year olds."

Marco got up and headed downstairs the three, men. Sat holding there gifts, all the same shape, size, and wrapping.

"Marco there's one for you too!" Ace smiled patting the spot next to him.

Marco cocked a brow before he pressed his lips in a line, "Pops."

He sat next to Ace as they all tore into there boxes. Luffy got some new vests with some gift cards to restaurants, Sabo got new goggles for his hat, and a new coat. Ace got a knife, along with a lighter that spit flames like a flame thrower. While Marco got a book.

"Santa brought you a book?" Luffy asked.

"It's not just any book, it's the exact same book my father got for me when I was a kid. My favorite book, about two roommates."

"What's so special about that?"

"One gets kiddnapped."

Luffys eyes sparkled, as he scooted over to Marco. He explained the story was about two lovers who fall in love, until his lover and him get into a car accident. And he forgets who his lover is.

"Well? What happened?"

Marco handed him the book, "Its slow, but I think you might like it."

Luffy took the book and smiled.

"Hey Luffy, I wanted to take you out." Sabo said.

He snapped on his new goggles and pulled on his coat.

"What about Ace?" Luffy asked.

"I assure you, Ace will be fine with me." Marco smirked.

Luffy smiled before they left, Marco turned to Ace asleep. He frowned and flicked his forehead having him snap up. He turned to Marco.

"What happened?"

"Sabo took Luffy out for a while."

"Oh well in that case."

Ace's childish look melted away as his lips turned into a smirk. He mounted Marco's lap wrapping his arms around his shoulders. His fingers curled around Marco's blonde hair as he laid tender kisses up his jawline. Marco hummed hooking his thumbs into Ace's pajama bottoms. He hesitated having Ace pull back.

"What's wrong?" Ace asked.

"Ace, can you wait here a moment?" Marco asked.

Ace cocked a brow, as he crawled off Marco's lap as he got up. Ace watched as Marco went upstairs. He fiddled with the strings of his pajama bottoms. Marco came back and sat next to Ace. He handed him a small wrapped box.

"I told you not to get me anything this year." Ace grumbled.

"This was worth it." Marco smirked.

Ace ripped open the paper and pulled off the lid of the box. Inside was a black velvet box having Ace drop the lid.

"M-Marco." Ace muttered.

"You gonna open it?" Marco asked.

Ace turned to him with tears in his eyes, as  Marco smiled and opened the lid of the velvet box. Ace turned back to the silver ring with spades evenly spaced wrapped around the band. Marco reached into the box picking up the ring.

"Ace, I've asked all your brothers. And they all agreed. So. Will you marry me?"

He nodded wiping his eyes and kissed him all over the face. Marco slipped the ring onto Ace's hand. Ace embraced him knocking him onto the floor. He kissed all over his face. Before Ace sat up. He bolted to the kitchen, Marco sat up watching Ace push open the window.

"Hey Zoro! Sanji! Little Sanji!" Ace called.

Sanji opened the window, "What do you want Ace?"

"I'm getting married!" Ace grinned.

"Congratulations." Sanji chuckled.

"Let's have a double wedding!"

"No."

Sanji shut the window, as Ace laughed shutting his. He turned to Marco and grinned.

"I'm so excited, when can we get married?" Ace asked.

Marco shrugged, "Its something we can talk abo-."

"December 31st."

"Wait what?"

"I might not like my father, but." Ace clutched his fists, "In honor of him, I'd like to get married that day."

"That's six days away. I doubt we would be able to get things ready in time."

Ace sat next to Marco, and took his hand.

"Then we call in some help."

"Your actually serious about this." Marco muttered.

Ace grinned as Marco sighed, "Well. In that case let's get started."

With a few phone calls and some extra hands. Izo, another brother of theirs, became the wedding planner. Thatch made the cake and Sanji was the catering. Luffy and Sabo and a few of the firemen at work were helping hands. Zoro also brought some policemen to give a couple of helping hands. Once everything was set and ready, the day before the wedding. Marco stayed at home while Ace was taken out for his bachelor party with Sabo.

"Hey Marco!"

Marco perked up to Luffy sliding down the railing and jumped down before Marco. He handed him his book and smiled.

"Is there another one?" Luffy asked.

"There is, but it's not out yet. Hopefully soon once he completes another story."

Luffy smiled, "Awesome!"

Marco chuckled putting the book back on the shelf, he sighed.

"Tomorrow is another day."