~Gorillaz x Reader Oneshots~

Bloom: Ace

Song: Bloom by The Paper Kites
Warnings: Cat, Terrible representation of Ace
Ace X Female Reader
Can I be close to you?
~Ace's Point of View~

Ever since I had joined the Gorillaz band to be their temporary bass player everyone seemed so full of light. Except for their second singer Y/N. She didn't like the idea of a replacement, or at least that's what the other band members had told me. They all said she just needed a little time, and I gave her as much space as possible.

It didn't take long for me to get to know her though, maybe about a month or two, she was actually really sweet at caring. She was sensitive and always poured her heart out when she sang or danced. We had become friends rather quickly, often sneaking off during practice and I'd play my bass as she sang random words that ended up coming together perfectly. I hadn't had this much fun in a long time, and it was all because of her.

Every day when I woke up with the sun spilling into the room my mind went straight to her, her scent filling up my lungs as thoughts of her raced through my mind. I didn't know how, or even if, I'd tell her how I felt. It was like a song I couldn't piece together, emotions I could never describe. Should I write her a letter rather than send a text? Should I say it in person? How should I say it? For a Cocky, gang leader I was at a loss for words, feeling helpless.

Having thought it over I got out of bed and went to the kitchen of Kong Studios, it was pretty early but Russ was preparing breakfast. I decided I should help him out a bit and maybe get some advice from him. "Good Morning Russ, breakfast smells as good as ever." I said, he just yawned a "Good Morning" in response. Figuring that he wasn't going to let me help him out I went and to sit on the couch. I jumped back up once I noticed I had almost sat on something. Y/N's American Curl cat.

He was a cute little thing, a large and fluffy black blob. He was very spoiled and over fed, his stomach swinging when he ran, if he even ran. Ace, the cat, purred as I pet his fat, little stomach, his long black hair flying everywhere. Y/N had named him after me when I had found him in a tree by the park, if she wasn't there I would've probably scared it farther up the tree but thanks to her kind heart she helped me get him down and gave him a home. An idea suddenly sprang in my head as I lifted up the heavy cat Ace and took him to my room back up to my room, earning a very curious "mrrow?" Followed by purring from the lazy cat. "Come on chunky, you're going to help me with something" I groaned out as holding the cat in one arm was very difficult, having to change position so I didn't drop the cat with a giant thump knowing he probably wouldn't land on his feet.

Everything was set and ready, a note was attached to Cat Ace's collar, when Y/N saw him next she'd see the note and know to meet me around lunch time at the Park! Chuckling from my devilishly genius plot I made my way downstairs to see the rest of the band already seated and eating at the table, along with the ever-so-beautiful Y/N. I could just stare at her E/C eyes forever, I wanted to run my hands through her beautiful H/L H/C hair, I just wanted her, I need her.

Plopping myself down and I announced a happy "Good Morning" to everyone, trying to be polite. Noodle nodded her head up in response as she played with a Tamagotchi in one hand while she held a pancake on her fork with the other. D responded with a tired "Good Mornin' Ace." As he basically inhaled his food and Russ just stayed silent as I had already greeted him earlier. All that was left was Y/N, she smiled as she said her good morning and then turned her head towards another direction "Aww who's that handsome boy? Awe my little Ace!" She said happily, obviously to her cat but my face still flushed red as I had kind of hoped she was talking to me. Me, I'm the handsome boy I thought to myself with a sigh and dig into my food. "Great food like always Russ, I can help you next time if you'd like." I offered after I had finished and got up to head to my room. Plopping my dirty dishes in the sink to rinse them off before setting them in the dishwasher.

Seeing as the cat didn't understand the plan I had to sneak out through the window in case Y/N saw the letter before the time I specifically told the cat to walk over to, this is what happens when you talk about your plan with a cat, and a lazy one at that. I gathered up a couple of blankets, some snacks and ingredients for sandwiches, and put them all in a duffel bag, slinging it over my shoulder and heading to the park. I probably looked a bit more than suspicious walking into a park being an obvious gang member and holding a black duffel bag in one arm but thankfully no one called the police.

I set up a blanket under a tree next to the pond where ducks gathered around to leech off of people's food. I watched them while I waited, even throwing a few pieces of bread to them until I heard that lovely angelic voice "You know bread is bad for ducks right?" I sighed out "Yeahhh- oh wait, no I didn't know that." I ate the bread piece I was about to throw before she walked over. She sat down next to me on the blanket as she looked around the area "This is nice, a little picnic!" She was so ecstatic, like a child on Christmas. It was cheesy but I figured it would work. "So.. I saw your letter, at first I thought my cat was trying to communicate with me." She giggled and I had laughed in return "Well he is a smart cat, named after the best genius in the world!" I told her confidently, earning a playful punch to the arm "Oh! I am wounded! Swim ducks! Swim away before she gets you!" I yelled dramatically as she laughed. The duck just sort of looked at us, quacking as if they didn't just witness a brutal attack.

We had eaten after playing around a bit and were now watching the ducks until nighttime fell over us. The lamps scattered around the path illuminated her face perfectly, and while the whole world may be sleeping, she's my world. We made our way back to Kong studios but just before we could go past the park gates I stopped her "Say, toots, would you go out with me?" I asked "I just.. I like you a lot, I think you're real... neat." I mentally scolded myself for that one but it was all worth it when I heard her happy reply "I'd love to!" Holding onto my arm as we continued our walk.

One thing is for sure, I'm going to Propose to her one day with a note and ring attached to Cat Ace's collar! Gosh, how lucky am I to be with such an Angel.

Y/N, my lovely flower.