It turns out that the rumor about Blackbeard was false and Ace doesn't have a reason to stay with them anymore. Well, you already had your fun so you decided to dip as well. Ace was standing a few feet in front of everyone while Luffy was standing closer to him.
"Since Blackbeard isn't here, I gotta move on to the next destination" Ace calmly spoke. He stretched his hand out showing two pieces of paper resting in his large palm.
"Oh, you're giving us your Vivre Card??" you asked while holding onto the paper.
Ace nodded. "Yeah. It will tell you guys which direction I'm in and will also tell you if I'm in any danger. Though I'm sure between all three of us, it's only you Luffy who will get in trouble" Ace teased while ruffling Luffy's hair. Luffy giggled and rushed forward to hug Ace.
"I'm going to miss you" Luffy mumbled as his tone was less cheery now that Ace was leaving so soon settling in. Ace playfully scoffed and pushed Luffy's face away from his chest.
"We'll see each other again, don't worry. I'll meet you both at the Pirates' Summit!!" Ace proclaimed.
Luffy nodded and watched as Ace pulled you into a tight hug. Ace clung to you with his face buried in your stomach. You had one arm around his back while the other was in his hair. He squeezed you tighter to his body and his eyes closed in bliss at the feeling of you holding him and at your natural scent. He pulled away with his shoulders squaring in resolve.
"Can you. . . bend down a bit??" he asked.
You tilt your head in confusion and oblige as he asks. "Okay, I bend down. Now wh-"
Before you could finish your sentence, Ace cupped your cheeks and pulled you down to his height as he pressed his lips against yours.
You flinched and your eyes widened in shock as Ace pressed his lips tighter against yours before he pulled his face away. Ace's face was crimson red and his eyes had small swirls in them, his shoulders trembling.
"I- I wanted to give you a goodbye kiss!!" Ace squeaked as his embarrassment rose from the eyebrow quirk he got from you.
He was gonna quickly leave before he could become more embarrassed until he was pulled by his shoulder.
"Ora~ Where do you think you're going?? If you want to give me a goodbye kiss, you have to do it right" you stopped him.
"Huh?? What are you-" Ace turned around and before he knew it, you smashed your lips against his. Now it's Ace's turn as his eyes widened in shock and his face was turned 50 shades of red. Without warning, you launched your long tongue into his mouth while cupping his cheeks.
You pulled your face away and looked at Ace's flustered face.
"Ara ara~ you're quite bold, aren't you, little fireball??" you smirked.
"ACE!!" Luffy screamed as his eyes narrowed in anger and threw his fist toward his now smirking brother who snapped out of his flustered state from his screaming. You laughed at everyone who looked so pissed off at Ace because of you.
"Hey, Goma. Catch!!" you threw your Vivre card at Luffy as he caught it and while he was not looking, you gave him a quick peck on his cheeks before running in the same direction as Ace.
Luffy was processing what just happened before his cheeks turned crimson and lowered his hat to hide his blush. The crew was shocked by what they saw and started shaking their fists angrily at him as Luffy laughed with a wide grin. Your chuckles rang out through the dunes before dying out when the last cloud of dust finally settled down.
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When you finally reached the casino, you went back into your room, changed your clothes, and unbraided your hair into a wavy hairstyle.
Once changed, you decided to have your long-awaited nap as you plumped onto the bed and snuggle yourself to sleep.
After a couple of hours of sleeping, you got up energized. Now you finally feel full of energy. You took off your blazer and wrapped it around your waist. You were wandering around Rainbase when you found a way to the basement. Once you reached the end, you found Luffy and his crew along with Smoker in a seastone cage with Crocodile right in front of them.
You look at them dumbfounded with your mouth agape. When the crew finally noticed you, they were about to speak when you shook your head at them rapidly, telling them that they shouldn't reveal you just yet. They pretended to not notice you when Luffy stupidly revealed your location.
"(First Name)!! You're here!! Quickly get us out!!"
You facepalmed at him while the crew scolded him for calling you out. Crocodile turned to face you.
"(First Name)? What are you doing here?"
You nervously laughed and replied, "I was wandering around the casino when I found the way to the basement so it was a coincidence that I got here. Plus I was looking for you"
He raised a brow. "Whatever you want to look for me for, that can wait. For now, wait for me outside once I'm done with the business here"
You nodded and turned around to leave but before that, you turned your head to them and mouthed out, "Sorry"
They nodded in understanding as you left the basement.