You set Zoro on the bed before standing back with Kid. "Alright, wake up my champion." You breathe and there's a flash. The man rolls onto his side with a yawn. You blink and lean over him, just now catching sight of the green cat ears on his head, flickering slightly. "Um... Zoro?" You hum. He hums and opens his eyes, peering up at you with silvery green eyes.

"Mm suppose I have to call you master too?" He murmurs.

"No I prefer ___." You assure. He blinks before pulling you onto the bed.

"Alright then, time for bed ___." He yawns cuddling you. You blush lightly looking to the clock.

"But it's too early.." You protest. Kid frowns heavily, picking you up and holding you away from Zoro. "Eh? Kid?" You look at him confused.

"Don't cling to her...." He grumbles to Zoro.

"Since when do you care what masters do?" Zoro yawns, peering at the redhead. Kid just glares at him.

"Um... Anyway, Zoro, do you know where the others are?" You ask him.

"Nope, haven't seen anyone since the war." Zoro shrugs.

"War?" You tilt your head.

"Yeah, there was a Champion war to take out some guy in power. Then... I fell asleep during whatever happened after that." He hums stretching before rolling over and curling up, tail shaking slightly before doing the same. You sweatdrop at him, what a sleepy guy.

"You didn't mention a war." You change your attention to Kid. He shifts and shrugs.

"I wasn't really part of it." He says avoiding your gaze.

"Pfft... Like hell you weren't." Zoro scoffs, and you look to find him lightly glaring at Kid. "You ripped right through three of us."

"Huh?" You frown, becoming more confused.

"He belonged to the bastard that tried to eliminate us." Zoro informs you. You blink in surprise before looking to Kid as he walks out, slamming the door behind him, making you flinch.

"Kid!" You call hurrying after him. He was almost out of the house when you catch his arm. His muscles tense under your touch and you instinctively close your eyes. He freezes when he looks at you.

"Are you.... Afraid of me?" He murmurs.

"No... I'm still getting to know you, so seeing you angry startles me." You admit, looking back at him. He frowns, looking away.

"I hated those two years. Being commanded to destroy those that were like me... and after, wishing I had been the one destroyed... Maybe I would've been free then. Instead being tossed to the side and forgotten in some attic or basement..." He sighs. You blink, feeling your chest ache slightly for him.

"I'm so sorry..." You whisper, tearing up. His eyes widen at you in shock. "It must've hurt so much..." You sniff.

"H-Hey... Don't cry... Not for me..." He murmurs carefully reaching out to touch you. You hug him tightly at that, making him tense again as you cry lightly into his chest. He relaxes with a slight sigh. "Really... You're something else..."

'Hey ___! So, I was wondering if you would like to have dinner with me tonight?' Ace hums.

"Tonight..." You echo, looking yourself over. "Um... I dont know... I look like a potato..." You frown.

'You're a beautiful potato, and I want to talk to you, seems like I hardly get to see you nowadays.' He responds, and you can just imagine him pouting.

"Alright... When and where?" You murmur.

'Your favorite spot, at seven.' He chimes.

"Alright, see you then." You hang up, looking at your phone before sighing and rubbing your face.

"What's wrong Master?" Zoro hums from the bed, making you look over to meet his sleepy silvery eyes.

"Why did you call me that? Did you forget my name already?" You ask.

"No... Your reaction is.... Fun..." He murmurs.

"Is it really?" You raise an eyebrow. He nods and yawns.

"Nap with me, Master." He requests. You pause and blush lightly.

"No." Kid answers for you as he comes into the room.

"Just because you hate naps, doesn't mean you can deny Master hers." Zoro hums.

"___ is her name." Kid snaps. Zoro blinks at him a few times before looking to you and opening his arms to you.

"Naps..." He murmurs, doing a grabbing motion. You blinka few times.

"Just a small nap... " You cave.

"What..." Kid gaps slightly as you near the bed crawling in and letting Zoro pull you in, cuddling you with a hum.

You yawn lightly, being pulled into a light sleep, rubbing his back. Zoro smirks slightly, cuddling you more and glancing at Kid. Kid's lip curls at Zoro, glaring at him. "I like this one, very comfortable." Zoro murmurs.

"Don't get too comfortable tiger-boy."

Tugging at your outfit, you sigh as you leave your bathroom.

"Hm? You going somewhere master?" Zoro asks, making you blush and frown at him.

"I'm going to meet a friend." You answer with another sigh.

"Doesn't look like you want to go." Kid folds his arms from where he sat at your desk.

"I do... I'm just worried it'll be weird..." You admit. "Maybe I'm over thinking... It's Ace I'm talking about here." You sigh again. They share a glance at that.

"Have fun." Zoro rolls over.

"... Do you want me to tag along?" Kid asks you.

"I don't want to make you small... I should be fine." You assure.

"I don't mind being that size, I just want to make sure." He shrugs. You watch him for a bit, oddly, you did want him to come along, but it felt like this would be a personal matter with Ace.

"Uhh...." Your mind whirls until you just decide. "Got to sleep my champion, Kid." You murmur. He changes at that and you pick him up. "I guess I just want you with me." You murmur, thumb running over his cheek.

"It's weird." Zoro hums and you look back at him, he was sitting up, cheek resting on his palm. "When did we get lucky enough to be found by someone like you." He hums. You shift, blushing lightly and moving Kid to a satchel, hiding him.

"... I feel like I'm the lucky one. Since I found Kid, its like I have all I need." You murmur. He blinks in surprise and smiles.

"I hope you find the others," He breathes before laying back again. "They'll like you..." He drifts off after that. You smile lightly at him, covering him up.

"I'm sure I'll adore them." You murmur before heading out and to the river. You slip your hand into the satchel, finding Kid's plush cheek and rubbing it, it soothed you in a way. "It'll probably get crowded if I keep finding them... What should I do..." You murmur in thought. Soon you come to the river, mind shifting through different ideas as you walk along it. You soon spot a picnic blanket and pause, searching for Ace. You shrug when you cant find him, sitting on the blanket and setting the satchel beside you, peering in at Kid briefly.

"___!" Ace's call makes you look over at him as he comes over with some bags of fast food. "Sorry, did you wait long?" He asks, catching his breath. You blink at him and smile.

"You forgot food and ran to get some didn't you?" You guess.

"Yeah, I was so zoned out I only brought the blanket.. Left the basket on the counter..." He sighs, plopping down beside you. You watch him for a bit.

"Must be serious if you forgot food." You comment as he hands you a burger.

"Yeah... I figured.. It's about time." He murmurs. You start to eat, watching him carefully. He meets your gaze and shifts. "I told you that I was separated from my brothers when I was little, then I met this amazing girl, she was so sweet... One day, she asked me to be friends with this.. Terminally ill girl named Star. I didn't see her after that and a few years later, Star passed away... And I was all alone again..." His gaze was on the blanket.

"I've never really liked myself, but when I met you... It made everything so much better..." He smiles sheepishly and looks at you. You hug his neck tightly at that keeping him close.

"I think you're amazing Ace, even if you don't.... I'm glad I have you." You breathe.

"Heh... I'm enjoying this but it's getting hard to breathe," He pats your arm. You blink and release him.

"Sorry... Just haven't hugged you in a while," You chuckle sheepishly.

"Yeah I did miss it..." He rubs his cheek.

"What brought this on anyway?" You had to ask.

"I-I know I made things weird for you when I asked... I just... Didn't want to lose you. So can we start over?" He watches you carefully, seeming nervous.

"We don't have to start over Ace. We just need to start hanging out again." You rub his back.

"I'd like that... But now I gotta ask, what is up with that Kid guy? Where did he come from?" He inquires.

"I uh... Found him, seemed lost so I... Took him in." You smile looking down. Ace watches you quietly.

"He's living with you..." He comments looking away. "Damn... You uh... Like him?" He looks at you again, rubbing his neck. You blink and blush, looking away, fully aware of Kid in your satchel.

"I like having him around... I feel safe." You smile a bit. Ace stares at you before humming.

"I see... I never had a chance if that's your preference." He comments.

"Why does it seem like you know him?" You question him.

"He just seems like a guy I used to know." He looks at the sky. You follow his gaze and lean on him.

"Do you think you'll ever find your brothers?" You ask him.

"Even if I dont, I know they'll be fine... But I still worry." He breathes.

"Im sure they'll be fine. After all they're related to you." You nudge him. He chuckles at that, giving a smile.

After talking a bit longer, you decide to part ways. He offers to walk you home, but you decline. You look around once you're away, you place Kid down. "Wake up my champion." You breathe. Then he was standing before you.

"We heading back now?" He guesses. You nod, stepping closer and touching your forehead to his chest. "You okay?" He raises an eyebrow. You nod, hugging his waist warmly. He peers around, pink dusting his cheeks before he carefully puts his arms around you. "You uh... Sure you're okay?"

"Yeah, just wanted to hug you." You hum pulling away. "Sorry if it was weird."

"I dont mind." He looks to the side. You smile and start home with him.

"I've been thinking... We're going to have to figure out a place for the others to stay when we find them. Though I do like the thought of a plushie collection, it doesn't seem fair." You murmur in thought, he takes your hand, pulling you out of the way of a tree.

"That's true, but I don't know if they'll be able to function." He admits. You frown in thought at that.

"I suppose you're right." You lean on him, becoming aware that he still held your hand. A smile comes to your lips and you touch your cheek to his arm. This was so nice, being around him like this.

"... Are you going to fall asleep right now?" He asks, peeking at your face.

"I feel like I can." You peer back at him and smile. He blinks and swallows turning to you and picking you up, his arm resting beneath your thighs.

"Then I'll have to carry you I guess." He breathes looking up at you. Swallowing, you offer a smile, arms wrapping around his neck and resting your cheek against his head.

"Okay." You hum, closing your eyes. He smiles, carrying you home, he stops at the doorstep, setting you down.

"Here you are," He rumbles. You smile up at him.

"Thanks Kid." You breathe. He smiles back, tipping your chin. You both pause, meeting eachother's gaze.

"You're really...." He trails off, pink kissing his cheeks before he pulls away, opening the door, "Here you go." He adds. You were disappointed when he pulled away but you smile and brush past, leading back to your room, finding Zoro asleep on your dresser. You sweatdrop.

"Just like a cat..." You mutter grabbing some sleeping clothes and going to change in the bathroom. You step back out as he's pulling a shirt over his head. You stop, swallowing at his rippling pale muscles before they're hidden beneath his shirt. You tear your gaze away when he looks up.

"What?" He inquires.

"Nothing, lets go to bed." You touch his chest as you pass, crawling into bed. Kid smiles and crawls in with you, resting an arm around your waist as you soon drift off.