You woke up extra early this morning, because Alivia had told you that there was a lot of things that needed to be done, and it would take a long time. Of course, getting out of bed proved to be quite a challenge. He was deep in sleep and had an amazingly firm grip around your waist. You became a literal ninja for three minutes as you tried to wriggle out of his grasp. You had tied your hair up into a loose pony tail and adorned your head with blue flowers; your origami flower sitting amongst them. You were wearing a pink long sleeve top and some blue shorts.

You started to make some breakfast for your sleeping guests. It would've been rude to just leave them with nothing. The sound of sausages and eggs sizzling in one pan, was alluring. The flipping of fluffy pancakes in another pan only solidifying your title of ideal wife.

Once you'd finished breakfast you started to scribble a note on a piece of paper.

"Hey guys,

Sorry I had to leave so early without saying goodbye, but today is the day of the festival and I'm taking part so I have to prepare. I've made breakfast but if you need anything else you are more than welcome to raid the backroom. The festival starts at seven so I'll see you there.

P.S It's up to you but most people will be wearing kimonos. I've left some money next to the stove for you if you all want to buy some.

Yours truly (y/n)"

"That should do it..." You muttered to yourself as you grabbed your clothes for the festival and neatly folded them into your rucksack.

"You're really planning on leaving three pirates in your house with money and food. You must really like to live dangerously-yoi" Marco took a sip of his sake.

He was sat in the corner of the kitchen swirling his drink but eyes on you.

"I'm sorry Marco, I didn't see you there. Did I wake you?" you released a sigh of relief when he shook his head. "That's good to know. I hope the bed was comfortable enough for you"

"It was fine (y/n)-yoi but i would've slept much better if you were there. Or maybe not." He smirked.

"Marco you really shouldn't say things like that, people might take you seriously" you laughed a little colour on your cheeks.

"You don't think that I'm being serious (y/n)-yoi?" he questioned, his brow rising indicating piqued interest.

"Marco... I've been proposed to five times now, all of the men were more than capable of looking after me, yet I turned them all down. I know I don't exactly look it but I'm quite observant." You smiled as you grabbed a water bottle from your cupboard and started to fill it with water.

"Quite frankly Marco you do no justice to those words. If I had to guess you're probably just trying to assess my character but I don't think you like me in that way." You sighed and finished filling up your water bottle.

You turned around to see Marco right in front of you, but very quiet. The blonde hair shading his eyes while his head hung low. The whole room went dangerously quiet.

'Did I hit a nerve... maybe I should have just let him be...' you thought. 'When will you learn not to irritate hot pirates in your kitchen'

You were about to apologise for stepping out of line when you heard a small chuckle. A chuckle that soon became a heart felt laugh. So hearty that Marco started to clutch his stomach.

'Oh no I think I broke him!'

"You... You really are something (y/n)-yoi!" He chuckled some more barely getting out his words. "You saw right through me... but you still got embarrassed at all my advances."

As if on que your cheeks started to heat up. He watched you squirm under his piercing gaze.

"W-Well that's b-because people here aren't very forward like pirates are! I'm just not used to it!" You defended as he laughed more.

Marco placed a gentle hand on your head. Just like that his whole demeanour changed. He was starting to seem more sincere. He leaned in close to your face.

"I think I like you..." he contently sighed and you smiled

"Now that was sincere!" You smiled, the actual meaning of his words soared way above your head.

That didn't bother him much though. Alas the innocent moment could never last.

"So (y/n)-yoi I have a question?"

"Shoot" You said absentmindedly.

"If I was more... intimate with you right now, would you be able to tell me whether I was being sincere or not? That's something I really wanna know" a sly smile made its way onto his face.

"Uh...Well I don't think my expertise goes that far Marco" You laughed nervously.

"Clearly you've never tried so why don't we find out?" he smiled.

Even though is was phrased as a question, it sounded more like a foretelling. He was moving in closer. His hand that was on your head slowly glided down your back and onto your hip. You were already pressed against the counter and he had you pinned you with his own body. Out of shock from the brash contact you placed a hand on his chest. You could feel every individual muscle.

"M-Marco I actually have s-somewhere to be..." You squeaked and he chuckled.

'I am getting a serious sense of deja vu. This man is built like a titan.' your face betrayed you once again as more heat rose to your cheeks.

"I'm sure they won't mind you being a few minutes late, that's all we need-yoi" he started massaged your thigh with his free hand.

Marco was slowly inching his way up and around your thigh and your breath hitched slightly. His touches had such a fiery sensation minus the pain.Anyone could see that you were very touch sensitive, which you assumed it excited him more, his smirk grew more every time you shuddered in his grasp. But before he could make another move, his hand shot up to catch a book that'd been launched at his head.

"Thatch-yoi... the rule is no fighting in the house" Marco growled, clearly upset about being interrupted, he'd had you right where he wanted you.

"Ah yes... but my hand just slipped so it's classed as an accident" Thatch smiled.

Not his friendly smile. No, the smile that said if you don't back down now I'll make you meet your maker earlier than anticipated. Marco sighed and released you.

"Your slip ups are a bit too accurately if you ask me!" Marco grumbled.

"(Y/n) I think you have somewhere else you need to be" Thatch turned to you and smiled at your dazed and flustered state.

"Ah! You're right! I've got to go! I'll hopefully see you all later!" You grabbed your bag and dashed out of the house.

"Hey (y/n) you forgot your water bottle!" Thatch called after you.

He threw it from the door but he had used too much force. You weren't going to turn round on time.

"Dammit" he hissed "Look ou-!"He was surprised when you turned and caught it with ease.

"Thanks Thatch!" You yelled as you ran into the woods, hair trailing behind you.

"That was strange. Maybe there's more to you than meets the eye (y/n)..." he whispered under his breath and smiled. He then turned round to face Marco

"Now care to explain why in the bloody hell I caught you sexually harassing our wonderful host this lovely morning!" Thatch started as Marco sat and prepared for a very long lecture.

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"Liv! I'm here! Sorry I'm so late. kind of ran into trouble, but I'm fine" You panted as you placed you things on the ground.

Alivia lived in a lovely traditionally styled house. It was huge, in truth you hadn't even seen the whole house, just bits and pieces. she definitely was the ideal independent woman.

"Well only because it's you I'll let you off... it must've been something big if it made you late to seeing your favourite person in the world" she smiled.

"Of course..." you laughed nervously. "So what do you need me to do. You've called me out really early so I assume there is a lot of work to do" you started to roll back your sleeves.

"You're absolutely right! We don't have much time! So let's start by freshening up. We'll bathe in my private hot-springs, then focus on skin care, even though your skin already has that natural glow" she gushed. "After that we get changed into our kimonos then it's gonna be make-up and finally hair" she beamed. "we'll be stunning and the crowds will cheer my name~~!" she sung

'She did it again. She went from we to my...' you sweat dropped 'Wait a second...'

"...Liv... please tell me that you call me here this early in the morning, just to do hair and make-up..." you sighed.

"Obviously. I wanted my ideal housewife to look like a star for her performance." she stated plainly

"Alivia! They way you made it sound, I thought you were drowning in work. You sounded so stressed. I was really worried!" You face groaned "You can't just scare me like that!"

"I'm sorry (y/n)... but there was another reason I did this (y/n). You've been going overboard recently. I heard that you were working at the Bakery whilst looking after an injured pirate a few weeks ago" she sighed. "(Y/n) you are my friend and I'm worried about you... sooooooo today your gonna chill out with me and take a break~~" she smiled

You paused. Thinking about it like that she had every right to worry, you were hard working, recently you haven't had any time to spend with her.

'I guess a little break couldn't hurt' you smiled.

"You know... you could've just asked me to come and hang out" you giggled.

She laughed "well where's the fun in that (y/n)?"

She snatched your hand and dragged you down multiple corridors. The place was gorgeous red lined walls contrasting the planks. There were many botanical gardens dotted all over. It felt like you had just entered to a whole new world. eventually you got to her hot spring. You both laughed and talked joking about different things and telling each other your proposal stories.

"Hey Liv? remember when I said that there was some people I was waiting for?" you asked as she started washing your hair.

"The two guys that were really important to you? Yeah what about it?" she said absentmindedly as she massaged your scalp.

"...Yesterday... one of them came, he brought some of his friends as well..." You smiled

"Oh! my! Amazonian! goddess! (Y/n) that's wonderful! You've waited so long for them to come! This was your dream! I'm so happy for yo-" she paused "(Y/n)... where are they right now?"

"Right now they're at my place"

She sighed "Geez (Y/n), you sure know how to spread yourself thin. I'm glad I asked you to come out" she continued to wash your hair

"I guess you're right Liv "you laughed. "But he's changed a lot..."

"Is it a good change?" Liv questioned with a raised brow.

"... Yeah, He's being much more honest with me... It's a nice change" you beamed "I can't wait to see him at the festival."

Alivia stopped abruptly.

"They're coming to the festival...? And you're excited to see him specifically?" Liv carefully asked

You nodded. She threw her hands in the air and screamed

'What is she doing?' you sweat-dropped.

"Th-this is serious! Don't worry I will make you look like a queen!" she panted

"W-wait what!?" you squeaked.

"I will make sure you shine with the purest radiance the world has ever seen" she fist pumped and got to work immediately

'The festival is definitely going to be interesting'

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[A little bit extra]

"AHHH! HE'S GOING TO KILL US!"

"YOU CRAZY OLD MAN!"

"I TOLD YOU TO CALL ME GRAND PA!"

"YOU SEEM MORE LIKE A MONSTER, OLD MAN!"

"Grandpa, don't you think they've had enough now. I can only save them from so much" you smiled and touched his hand.

Garp had come for a visit while you and the boys were all out in the woods. Because you weren't at Dandan's hideout to greet him he trampled through the forest and started beating up the boys, shouting about how they should be more respectful to their grandpa.

"(Y/n) you're a smart young girl, why can't you convince them to be good strong marine soldiers" he grumbled.

"They're all too stubborn for that. Even you know that grandpa" you laughed

He sighed and scratched the back of his neck.

"Thanks to (y/n) I'll stop early today. I hope you've all learnt your lesson" he shouted to the unconscious brothers "you boys can make your own way back to the house to get better (y/n) will be coming with me"

"Grandpa I can't just leave them al-" you protested

"They'll be fine. They've gone through worse" he assured scooping you up and placing you on his back.

'That doesn't exactly make it right' you sweat dropped.

"(Y/n)... I have a favour to ask..." Garp sighed as he walked through the tree branches.

"What do you need Grandpa?" You asked

"Those boys probably hate me because of how harsh I am with them. But because I see you all as my own. I toughen them and show them merciless love... but when they need someone to talk to or a shoulder to cry on, they'll struggle to support each other."

Garp stopped walking and stared at the orange sky. He took a inhaled deeply, then exhaled.

"(Y/n)... I want you to be their support. Those boys are reckless messes. They're real brats, but theyd probably try and give you the world if they could. It's a lot to ask but look after those boys when I can't." He stopped looking at the sky and peered at you on his back.

'So this is how he feels about those guys, and he trusts me this much...'

"Don't worry Grandpa" you smiled brightly and squeezed him "I was planning to!"

Garp soon reached Dandan's and scared the living daylights out of her. She was soon cured though after she saw you and started cuddling you. Later on Sabo and Ace trailed in dragging Luffy by his legs. They were all too exhausted to start a fight so as soon as they stepped in the hideout they fell asleep on the spot.

'That's right... I'll help those trouble makers no matter what. Because we care about them. Just like you said Grandpa' you chuckled and got to work.

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