Once Bitten, Twice Shy [[Kid X Reader X Ace]]

So This Is How It's Gonna Be?

All you wanted was to sit down, may be dance, and most importantly, drink. Luckily, your friend Sabo was a bartender and it was a slow night. You had just gotten finished telling him what happened to you a couple days ago. He seemed way too concerned over it and wanted you to meet with some friends of his who could possibly help you out.

"Y/n, it'll be fine. These guys will know what to do when they see the bite." He stated calmly with a smile on his face. "Trust me, these guys are the best."

"Then why do I have to meet up with a whole group? Why can't it be one person?" You asked annoyed. If you wanted to go see a doctor, you would have, but ER's are expensive and doctor's are too proud. You work retail, you're not made of gold.

"Well, each one has a specialty. And honestly, from what you're describing, you need more than one opinion." He said flatly while staring at the glass he was drying.

"Fine," you huffed before slamming back your fourth jigger of whisky, " but they don't touch me," you paused, "unless they're hot."

Sabo blushed hard and looked away. It was still cute how he couldn't get past your crass language. Koala is a lucky girl.

You continued drinking, although Sabo insisted you stop since the group was gonna be here at close, which was at midnight and still a couple hours away. You were enjoying yourself and you were single, dammit. You heard the door chime and looked towards the door to see a freckle faced miracle walk in. Ace. You two had been thick as thieves since you were little and were always getting into trouble with his little brother, Luffy. You hailed him over and he plopped down on the stool next to yours.

"And what are you doing here?" He asked quirking an eyebrow and smirking at you.

Internally, you died. That smile got you every time. He was there for you after every break up and was quick in always making you smile.

"It's been a rough week, needed to come drink, dance, may be fuck around." You laughed. He rolled his head to the side and said,
"May be I can help you with a couple of those. You can decide which ones."

You don't know if the whisky caused your cheeks to flush or the sheer implosion of your heart causing the blood to rush your face, either way, he saw it and he laughed.

God, he made you flood your basement without even trying.

You shook back into your senses when you heard a decent song come on. "Dance?" You asked holding out your hand.

"Thought you'd never ask." He smiled as you both slammed back a whisky seven.

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You and Ace danced for a long time. You got closer and closer and he was maintaining eye contact the whole time. Your nerves were getting the best of you. 'Dude,' you thought to yourself, 'this guy is my best bud, I can't be catchin' feelin's for him.....can I? Does he feel the same way? Oh fuck....' You felt your stomach jump. No. No. No. You told Ace you needed to take a quick piss and you'd be right back. He walked over to the bar and sat down and started chatting with Sabo.

You get to the bathroom and splash some water on your face. "What. The. Fuck, y/n" you said to yourself staring into the mirror. You're eyes looked weird to you but you shrugged it off as being the whisky. You can't let yourself fall. You just got out of a relationship and albeit two months ago, and it wasn't the longest relationship, it still felt too fresh. Just forget it. Play it off. Water off a ducks back. Water off a ducks back. You got this. You straightened your shirt, adjusted the girls and fixed your hair. You walk out of the bathroom and head for the bar only catch the end of a conversation that had both Sabo and Ace looking at you strangely now.