Ace was way too tired at the end of the day, so he decided to forget about the club sign ups and go home. 

The next day Ace actually woke up on time. He got ready and left with his brothers for school.

The second day of school went by rather slowly. Bells would ring and everyone would rotate to their respective classes, but Ace would be left behind, slouching in his chair, fast asleep. This happened throughout the day, until annoyed/worried teachers sent him home.

So now Ace was spread on his couch, enjoying some heavenly slumber with half a sandwich in his mouth.

His brothers arrived some hours later but didn't disturb him as he looked too peaceful. But instead took the pleasure of drawing lewd remarks and pictures all over his face.

Once their fun was completed, they retired to the kitchen to find something to eat.

"Aaaggh...there's nothing in the fridge!" Luffy whined.

"Well go wake Ace up and tell him to buy food."

"Okay."

Luffy ran into the living room, jumped about 5 feet in the air and landed smack-dab on Ace's stomach.

"Uuuughh!.... Mmmhhf!" Ace was literally chocking on air, unable to get a single word out.

"Ace, Sabo said it's your turn to buy some food. Hurry, I'm hungry!!"

When Ace finally got some air back he could only speak in a whisper.

"Just what the fuck is wrong with you... You tried to kill me just now..."

This made Luffy giggle. He kinda liked seeing his big brother all small and dejected beneath him. It made him feel bigger than he was.

"Sorry, sorry! I'm just really hungry!"

"Fine, I'll go bring something. Just get off of me already!"

"Shishishi. Sorry!"

Luffy lifted himself off of his  stomach and Ace promptly grabbed his wallet and exited the house, completely unaware of the childish drawings scribbled on his face.

He started walking down the street toward their favorite takoyaki shop, when he started feeling a little sleepy again.

And now, you guessed it, Ace was lying face down on the side walk fast asleep.

Several people walked by him. Some wanted to call an ambulance, others pointed and laughed. Then there were a few who stopped and took pictures and posted them on Facebook and instagram.

Meanwhile, Marco was just walking out of the takoyaki joint with some left overs in his hand.
He entered his car and drove some ways down the street until he stopped at a cluster of people on the sidewalk.

"Hey, what's going on?"

They group was apparently a bunch of teenagers taking pictures of what seems to be a sleeping man on the ground... An attractive sleeping man... Oh shit.

"Hey, stop that! Get the fuck outta here, you brats!"

At the sound of his loud, intimidating voice, the group quickly dispersed into different directions. Marco swiftly got out of the car and carried Ace into the back seat then drove off.

"Dammit, this is beginning to be way too much." Marco sighed as Ace started to stir in his sleep. Marco noticed this and started to shout.

"Hey. Wake up." This didn't work though, Ace just shifted and faced the other direction. Why that little...

This gave Marco an idea. They were quickly coming up to a stoplight, but instead of gracefully slowing to a stop, Marco stomped his foot as hard as he could on the breaks, causing Ace to fly forward, hitting his head on the back of Marco's seat and groan.

"Aahh.... What the actual fuck?"

"Morning sleeping cutie~", cooed Marco.

It took Ace quite a while to realize just who's car he was in. Once he did, his eyes widened and his face lit up like a Christmas light. Though Marco didn't notice, he was too distracted by all the shit on the kid's face.

"The hell happened to your face?" Asked Marco, trying to hold back a laugh but failing miserably.

"What?" Ace quickly pulled out his phone to check his reflection. But what he saw in it made him scream.

"Aaaaaah! Wh-wha...who... Did you do this?!" Ace shouted, looking at his reflection with eyes about to fall out of their sockets.

Marco just stared at him, with a look that you would give the dumbest person in the class after asking the dumbest question in the class.

"Now just why would I write on that cute face of yours? I mean, I could write my name if you really want-"

"No, no! Fine it wasn't you. That means it was my stupid ass brothers." Ace said, glaring to the side.

"Here." Marco dabbed a handkerchief with some bottled water and handed it back to the brunet.

"Thank you." Ace said wiping his face, a small bush creeping apon it was well.

"Hmm. What were you doing out anyway? You do know you sleep in a bed, right?"

"Of course I do! My brothers just asked me to bring food for them."

"Hmm. Well you want me to buy you something? There's a nice takoyaki place up ahead."

Ace thought for a second. Of course his mom told him never to go with strangers. Well, technically Marco wasn't a stranger anymore. And he seemed very nice and helpful. Plus, it would be nice to be seen out and about with such a sexy-

"Yeah, thanks. I'd really appreciate that." Ace quickly snapped out of his thoughts and answered the question, slightly embarrassed that he was thinking such things in the first place.

"Alright then, let's go"

Marco turned around and headed back to the restaurant. Ace quickly ran inside, ordered some food and left.

He hopped back in Marco's car and they both drove off toward Ace's house.

"Man, you and your brothers sure do eat a lot."

Oh you had no idea.

"Yeah, well, we're growing boys."

Marco chuckled a little. "Yes, I'm sure. You look like you've grown into a interesting young man, huh?"

Marco turned and gave him a sly smirk. This caused Ace to blush and yell that he's a nasty pervert that needs to be arrested and kept far, far away from children.

"Okay, okay. Just tell me were your house is." Marco chuckled, finding it amusing how the teen got so easily flustered.

"Its just up the street. I'll tell you were to stop."

They drove in silence until Marco broke the ice.

"Hey, you look like you like to party. Why don't you come to the one my brother's having?"

Ace raised an eyebrow and stared suspiciously. He wasn't that stupid to go to a party with a man he met the other day. No matter how sexy he was.

Ignore that last part.

"What, you trying to kidnap me or something? No thanks."

Marco scoffed at that comment.
"Don't tempt me. Its not like it would be hard anyway, since you always seem to be sleeping whenever we meet."

Ace turned sharply with a frightened look on his face. Marco chuckled.

"No, I was only playing. Don't look do serious."

Ace turned his head to hide his groeing blush. Why did he have to be so damn charming?!

"Can I bring my brothers?"

"Sure. The more the marrier, right?"

"Then okay. I'll come to this party."

Marco smiled and Ace swore his heart just jumped out of his chest.

"Nice. Give your number so I can call you."

They exchanged numbers but Ace was contemplating on what to save Marco as.

"I'll save you as 'Freckles'."

"You do that and you'll be 'Pineapple'." Ace glared.

Marco laughed. It was the most amazing laugh Ace had ever heard. And to know that he was the cause of such a beautiful thing literally made his heart do back flips.

"You are too damn cute. Alright, Pineapple it is."

So it was settled. They each went with each other's names and had a good long laugh about it.

"Oh, you could pull up right here." Ace instructed Marco into his driveway.

"Would you like to come in for a while?" Ace asked, hope and excitement rushing threw his eyes causing them to light up. Marco blushed slightly.

"Uuuhh...sure, but only for a couple minutes."

This time, Ace's whole face lit up with joy and overwhelming happiness.

"Yay! C'mon! My brothers would love to meet you.!"

He practically dragged Marco inside and screamed "I'm hooome!!"

Marco was about to dash out when he heard what sounded like a stampede rushing down the steps toward them. He would've, but the grip around his wrist was starting to hurt.

"Bout time! Where's the food?!"

Ace hid the food behind and looked at the with serious eyes until they calmed down and stood straight.

"Guys, this is my...friend, Marco. Marco, these are my brothers. Sabo and Luffy."

"Shishishishi~ You look like a pineapple." Luffy said, giggling. Both Ace and Sabo punched Luffy square on the head, causing him to whine and Marco to chuckle.

Everyone shook hands and greeted one another, then Luffy snatched the food from behind Ace and ran to the kitchen, Sabo following suit.

Ace sighed then turned to Marco, who gave him a sympathetic smile.

"I understand. I have two brothers too. Though, they're not as annoying."

"I'm sure they're not." Ace chuckled. "Would you like to have a drink?"

"No, sorry. I have to get back, but call me whenever you wanna talk."

Ace blushed a bit and led him back to the front door.

"Alright. I guess I'll see you around, Pineapple."

Marco was about to climb down the front steps but decided to turn around, grab Ace's chin with his thumb and index, and gently kiss his soft pink lips.

The kiss barely lasted a second, but Marco enjoyed every bit of it.

"Yeah. I'll see you 'round Freckles." Marco whispered against his lips. His hot breath sent shivers down Ace's spine.

Marco then pulled away, entered his car, waved and drove off. Leaving Ace in a sleep-like daze until Luffy snuck up from behind and jumped on his back.

"Ace hurry up before we eat all the food!"

"Uuh... Y-yeah. Okay. I'll be right there."

Ace closed the door and went back to the dining room to eat with his brothers.

What the fuck just happened?