Bigamy (Ace x Reader x Sabo) -Complete-

Chapter 5: Unexpected Love

~Love never goes according to plan~

Summer in August wasn't that bad in the countryside. Cicada's chirping throughout the forest while a group of friends and family prepare for their game. A few non-contestants help set up for the barbeque.

"Ace!" Lyn called out. "Did you remember to invite (Y/n)?"

"Of course I did. She said she was coming." Ace replied.

"Of course he remembered, he's in love-yoi." Marco teased, earning protests from his flustered brother.

"Wait, (Y/n) is coming? I haven't seen her in a while. I can't wait." Luffy chirped.

"Not as much as Ace." Lyn continued.

"Awe, he's blushing. He's so shy." Luffy added becoming the catalyst for Ace snapping.

"That's it! Come here you!" He growled, comically chasing his laughing brother around the field.

"You all sound like you've met her already,"

"Oh, Sabo! You haven't met her yet, have you? I introduced her to everyone during Thatch's birthday party. Everyone loved her although, she was quiet, they all mentioned she was nice to talk to."

"I haven't either," Koala interjected. "Yet we keep hearing great things about her. I'm sort of excited to meet her."

"Me too. Let's see this mystery girl Ace so adores." Sabo sneered

"She should be here soon. At least I hope. I'll call and see what's up." The brunette steps aside and dials you up.

You are on the bed snoring with empty bottles of liquor. The ringing of your phone startles you awake. You sit up abruptly as you answer a groggy "Hello?"

"Hey!" Just that chiming greeting rattled your head. "Are you coming to the barbeque?"

"Uhhhhh....." you look at the time on your phone. 1:15 p.m. Is what it read. "Shit." You mutter before placing your phone back to your ear. "Yeah, I'm coming. Just give me a few minutes to get ready."

"You're not ready? If you're not feeling well you don't have to come." She said.

"I'm fine. I shared a couple of drinks with Vanessa last night." You informed.

"You're hungover? Oh, woman, you should just stay in bed then." She suggested.

"I don't want to disappoint because my dumbass forgot. Besides, I promised Ace." You said as you push the bottles off making 'clinking' noises.

"Are you sure? I can pick you up if you're insistent?" Lyn offered.

"I can drive. It's not as bad as you think." You hear her hum as if contemplating.

"Okay...if you say so. We'll be waiting and no rush either." She assured.

"I will. See you there. I have to go pee."

"Uh, okay. Later then!" She hangs up. You drop your phone on your bed as you hop over Vanessa on the floor to reach the bathroom. How could you stupidly forget about today? Ace had invited you. You were just so high you figured you'd be on time or at the very least probably flake at the last minute. You didn't want to do that. You wanted to start being a "yes" woman and stop being a loser. Your motivation? Ace gave you the confidence and purpose to feel brighter. You honestly are looking forward to seeing him. It sent your heart into a flutter. His silly little grin he always has plastered on his face when he sees you. You scoff. So childish yet so perfect. You were okay with him being a little childish even though you said you didn't like that. Something about Ace since you met made you feel tingly.