~Gorillaz x Reader Oneshots~

Crushing: Ace

!Request!
Warnings: Confused and kinda sad Ace
Ace x Female Reader
~Ace Point of View~
I wasn't sure what it was. I never really believed in love, that's all just some sappy tale told by parents to make their children more interested in life or something. Other than fighting or hurting others. Not me though, I'll punch a kid right in the nose and pop all of their balloons just to feel an ounce of joy! That is until she came in to my life.

Cliche isn't it? I never expected to see her when I was put in Murdoc's place in the Gorillaz band. My, she's beautiful. I've often felt the urge to run my hands through her h/l, h/c hair. I could stare into her e/c eyes for hours if I could. It took me awhile to even realize what I was feeling. Not that I realized it though, I had to have that 2 dents guy mention it once when we were messing around with some music.

To say I was in disbelief would be an understatement. Me? In love? Nonsense! I've never liked anyone, everyone likes me. Every time a nice looking girl came around, when I was with the gang, I'd play with them just a little bit then break their heart the next day. No matter what reputation I had they just kept on coming, those were the good days.

Thinking back on those days I started to grow worried. What if Y/N finds out and is disgusted or disappointed in me? What if she's like me and would just be a player? She wouldn't do that, right? What if I'm nothing more to her than a one night stand? I don't know what I'm supposed to say, what I'm supposed to do, or even how to think about this.

~3rd Person Point of View~
"You are very uh- no that's not it."
"I think we- no, you- I.."
Ace had been practicing on how to confess for awhile. Staring into the dark abyss of 2D's eyes as it was Noodle's suggestion for him to practice. No doubt she was getting some laughs out of this. "Why can't I just say it? Would it sound weird?" He questioned as he looked at the chuckling Noodle. 2D, in a dress with makeup on, snickered while holding his abdomen next to her. "I get it, this is all just for your entertainment." He groaned in embarrassment as he walked out of 2D's messy room and ended up face-to- or well, chest-to-face of none other than Y/N.

Ace's entire body just tensed up but he tried to hide it with a cocky-looking smirk. He may seem calm and cool on the outside but internally he had no clue what to say or what to do, or even- "What are you doing here?" He questioned, not even realizing he did. "I heard 2D and Noodle laughing, I was wondering what was going on," she nervously chuckled as Ace's face turned a tad bit sour. "Nothing important my dear, in fact, I had something I'd like to ask you!" He announced, his brain starting to draw a blank and his palms becoming sweaty.

"I uh... How about Dinner?"

Ace had smacked his forehead with his palm after he had escaped to his temporary room. Of course he received a 'yes' but he hasn't the first idea of what to talk about or what to do, not to even mention where to go. After overcoming his nerves he sighed in slight relief, she had said yes after all.
"Damn, what am I going to do?"
He asked himself. Turning to open the door again and seek help from one of the other band members he was met with a rather loud knocking, it was enough to make even him flinch.

Now who could that be? He wondered to himself as he announced "It's open" he turned to make it seem like he was not going to just leave the room and sat down on his bed, trying to look busy with his bass. Russel walked in, quiet fellow but with a voice that could shake the room. "You know, D and Noodle aren't exactly the best people to go to with this stuff." He stated simply, sitting in the empty space on Ace's bed, making Ace tilt more towards his direction from the weight distribution. "Yeah, well, what can I do now." Ace shrugged, mostly stating rather than asking.
"Just say how you feel and be yourself. She isn't how you think she is but you better not be how she thinks you are."

"What she thinks of me?"

~Ace's Point of View~
Now what in the hell is that supposed to mean? How she thinks I am? How am I?
These thoughts kept rushing through my head. Russel didn't answer my question, only leaving my room with a small chuckle and the door closing behind him. I may have been nervous before but now I was absolutely dreading what would happen next.

All of my worries and nerves left me for a split second after seeing her there, wearing a casual dress that could be worn almost anywhere for any occasion. Except a funeral, that is, unless she wanted to but our date's not at a funeral so anyways; she was just so breathtaking. Now the anxiety and dread came back, am I dressed nice too? Is my hair okay? Am I too green? I must've been lost in thought for a long while because when I finally pull myself back to the now now I see her with her head tilted to the side, a small smile on her lips.

"Nervous?" She chuckled, her voice was so soothing to me, like being wrapped in a warm blanket on a cold winter night. "Me? Nervous? Never!" I responded feigning confidence, holding out my arm for her to link them together. "Now, shall we?" I ask as we set off into the busy world. Just me and the most beautiful woman in the entire universe. How did I get so lucky to be on a date with someone so lovely and perfect?

The night seemed to pass me by so quickly, and I wasn't even sure how when the world seems to stop when she's with me. I hoped she was enjoying her night, I know that anytime she's with me I always enjoy the time I have with her. "Y/N?" I called out to her after a couple minutes of silently waking side by side in the middle of the lit up park. The moonlight couldn't even shine as bright as those E/C eyes looking back at me. "Yes, Ace?" She asked, continuing to walk by my side until I chose to stop us both and just try to get my feelings out to her.

"I don't know really what it is with me, but ever since I started playing for this group, you've been the only person in the room to me. You're the only person I've ever truly cared for and wanted." I was starting to grow nervous, my fake confidence having left the room before I even opened my mouth. "I don't deny the things I've done before, but I want you to believe me when I say that I've changed and I only want you." I hoped she'd maybe accept but I would never know if I didn't ask. "Would you want to make things official with me? Be my girlfriend?" I was growing more nervous by the second, holding one of her hands close to me as I asked.

"How can I say no to that?"

I was in disbelief for almost a moment, faltering as I took a small step back. "Really?" I asked her, a small smile starting to tug at the corners of my lips. "Yes really, I trust you Ace." She spoke sweetly, I wouldn't take her or her kindness for granted, that's a promise from me. "Thank you Y/N, I promise to be only the best for you."

"I wouldn't doubt you for even a moment, Ace."