Ace x reader: Come with me!

Chapter 10: 3 days left

You woke up again. You found yourself caught in Ace's embrace. He hadn't let go of you even once, ever since the two of you confessed to eachother. You smiled softly at the ravenhaired male. You two had a long conversation ahead of you. But not right now.

Wait.

Actually you did.

You checked the window. Bright sunny weather. Welp. Guess it's probably noon already.

"Ace." You quietly spoke, nudging the young pirate's shoulder. He groaned, clearly still asleep. "Ace!" You said louder, almost shaking his shoulder. Finally, Ace showed a sign of life and lazily opened one of his eyes. He smiled. "Hey, goodmorning." He whispered, voice a bit raspy. You smiled too. "It's a good afternoon, actually. We've stayed here for too long." You said, sitting up, "Let's make something of the day we have left."

Ace considered to complain, but realised the same thing you have: there's only 3 days left before he leaves. The happy smile he got turned into a sad one for a moment. You noticed and cupped his cheek. "Hey, are you okay?" You asked. Ace looked up at you. "It's just... I... I'm gone in 3 days... and it's just that, that now I know that we feel the same... it's gonna be more difficult to leave. To leave you." He admitted, placing his hand on top of yours. "Ace-" You tried saying, but he interrupted you. "No (y/n), I know what you're going to say and I told you before: it's too dangerous. I need to do this on my own..." He said. You looked away for a moment.

"But you could die."

Ace sighed.

"If you come with me... so could you."

This made you slightly angered. Why? Why could he die? Why did he have to leave you?

"... Why exactly are you traveling?" You asked.

Ace looked at you, confused. "What can kill you, after these 3 days...?" You clarified, looking back at him.

The two of you were silent for a moment.

"... A long time ago, I sailed out to the sea. I traveled to the Grand Line, creating a pirate crew along the way. The 'Spade' Pirates was our name, and I was the Captain. I gained a name for myself and was quickly known as a super rookie. Everything went well... until we came across the Whitebeard Pirates. I admit, we searched for them, but... it was a foolish move. As quick as we arrived, we got defeated. I was the only man standing. And in front of me stood the legendary Edward D. Newgate, the Captain of the Whitebeard Pirates. I thought I was gonna die, but... it's too long to explain all of that, but eventually I joined his crew. I grew close to my crew members, seeing them as brothers and Whitebeard as my pops. But one day... one of them killed the other. Blackbeard, though he was known as Teach at the time. He killed my closest brother Thatch in the middle of the night. It was only the morning after the crew found out and noticed Teach left. So I promised everyone I'll get revenge for Thatch... by killing Teach. I've been tracking him down for... a long time and eventually ended up in the Icy Seas and... met you." Ace explained, "Teach is a dangerous man. He has a crew on his own now and... I'm not sure if I can actually overpower him. That's why I can't take you with me, (y/n), do you understand? He already took Thatch away... he can't take you too."

You were shocked by his story. How cruel could someone be?! You softly carressed Ace's cheek. "Ace, I'm... I'm so sorry, I didn't know." You apologised, but he smiled at you and sat up straight. "It's okay. You couldn't possibly have known that." He said, giving you a peck on the lips. "... But like you said, let's try to make something of this day." He said, quickly changing the subject. You went along, knowing that this must be a very tough thing to talk about for Ace. He crawled out of his bed, extending his hand to you. "Would ya be so kind to follow me to the kitchen, milady?" He asked, dramatically faking a stuck-up accent. You laughed. "Maybe after I took a shower, Milord. These clothes are getting a quite unique stench." You played along, taking his hand. The pirate smirked, pulling you out of bed and carrying you into his arms. "A good idea, my fair maiden! Let us go!" He continued talking in that accent, making his way to the bathroom.

Wait.

Into the bathroom... together?

Your face went bright red. "A-Ace, you don't mean...!?" You asked embarrassed. He looked down at you, blushing slightly too. "Well, I mean... I also need a shower... and we, well, aren't we like, uh, a couple right now? Kinda?" He said, talking normal again. 

A couple.

As in a romantic couple.

"We slept together." Ace bluntly said, using it as an argument. "I know that! B-but... is that okay? A couple?" You asked, finally reaching the bathroom. "Of course! I love you, (y/n). I really do." He replied kindly, putting you down.

Ace immediately started changing, while you covered your eyes instead. He was going to kill you, that boy. You already got flustered being close to him clothed... how were you going to survive being close naked? Ace noticed you and chuckled. "Hey, you can look ya know~" He teased you, getting a hold in your wrist and pulling your hands away. You looked at him, completely frozen. Ace laughed. "Go on."

You focused on his eyes.

Down to his lips...

His neck...

His chest...

His abs...

Until...

Oh god.

You squealed and looked away with your eyes closed. Ace smiled at you, but you couldn't see. "You're so adorable..." He said, letting go of your wrists. You peeked through your now barely open eyes at him. Ace turned around. "Your turn. I promise I won't look." He said, facing away from you.

Right. You had to do that too.

You sighed, shaking a lot while taking of your clothes. This was very new to you. But just like all the other new things Ace taught you, it was pleasant.

Well, you were still shy and embarrassed, but not scared.

After your final clothing item dropped to the floor, you covered your, *cough*, 'womanly traits'. "... Ready." You said quietly, very nervous.

Ace slowly turned around, feeling actually very nervous as well. His eyes widened and his mouth decided to hang half-open, while his body decided to make him feel a bit hotter than before. You looked at him. "... Erm, shall we shower?" Was all you could mutter, fidgeting with your toes. Ace let out a few weird sounds and mutters before deciding nodding was the best way to respond. He turned around again, opened and shower curtain and waited for you to step into the bathtub. You quickly did, Ace following quickly after as he closed the curtain behind him.

Hello hello! It's Eve! Now, we all known - except those innocent souls - what this can lead to. And for those that want to know, I have good news! I'll write an extra chapter, that will, *cough cough* focus more closely on this... showering.

If you are not interested: no problemo! The storyline is not influenced by this chapter that much. Might slightly be hinted at, but that's all.

And if you are an innocent soul: don't read it. I don't wanna corrupt your beautiful, cinnamon roll-like being.

If you're corrupt: Trust me, so am I, please go on ahead and read it!

Anyways, that was all, have a great day/ night, and thanks for reading!

- Eve