3rd person pov

"Ugh Pops, why him?"

"He's a fine commander (y/n), and I think you would fit in perfect in his division."

"Can't you just put me with Ace, we've been so close since I joined the crew a year ago. We get along great, but I can't stand Marco, and all his cockiness."

"(Y/n) my daughter, come here" you walk closer to the big man till your right in front of him. He pulls you into a hug. "I love you, you are my only daughter, and I want you to be happy, but this is one decision that I will not waver on when it comes to you."

You huff "Fine" you hug him back, trying to get as much of your arms around him as possible. "I love you too Pops."

"Now go meet with Marco, he's expecting you."

You sigh "Okay Pops, but if he ends up dead that's all on you."

He laughs "Good luck my child"

You kiss Whitebeard on the cheek, before running off to meet up with your new commander.

You walk through the many halls of the ship till you come to Marcos room. You sigh once more and ball up your fist, and knock on the door.

No answer

You knock once again thinking he might just be asleep.

Again no answer

'Now I'm are not going to just open the door, what if he was naked.' You shake the thought from your head, and turn to go back down the hall. "I should go ask Ace if he knows where he is.

Your running down the hall, and as soon as you turn the corner, BAM, your met with a hard shirtless chest. You stumble and strong arms wrap around your waist.

''If you wanted to be in my arms that badly you just needed to ask yoi."

You know that voice, and that trademark yoi all to well, making you roll your eyes and sigh in annoyance. You push yourself from his hold and take a few steps back.

"I don't want you to touch me let alone hold me, baka."

Ace who is behind Marco begins to laugh.

You smile seeing the freckled man. "Hey Ace." "Hi (y/n) we were coming to find you."

"So you heard already huh?" You say as your smile falters and you drop your face into your hands.

"Yup, sorry I couldn't convince Pops either."

"Hey guys I'm standing right here yoi".

"Ya ya...so commander" you say with sarcasm "what do you need me for?"

"Not much really, i just wanted to celebrate our new member to the 1st division."

"Great then I can go hang out with Ace then."

"(Y/n) I know you don't like the fact that Marco is your commander, but you should show some respect and let him celebrate you." Ace says with a serious look on his face.

"Fiiiine" you state annoyed

A smile graces Marcos lips "let's go everyone is waiting for us in the galley. Marco tries to grab your hand, but you jerk away. "I can walk there myself, I've lived here for a year you know."

"See you later Ace" you both say in unison, making you give the blond a sideways glare.

Ace chuckles "Bye guys, don't have to much fun"

You sigh once more as you make your way to the galley.

Marco stops when he gets to the door. "Look (y/n) I know your still mad about what happened a year ago, but please can we get passed it and at least be friends?"

You huff "whatever, you only beat me because you cheated."

Marco deadpans

"Fine I'll think about it."

He then pushes the door open to a very noisy and rambunctious room. When the men see you enter they all shout "welcome to the 1st division sis."

This makes you giggle with joy. Marco looks at you out of the corner of his eye. He has always loved your smile, but would never dream of telling you that. The only person he has ever told is Ace, after one to many drinks one night.

In fact Marco was in love with you. He has been since the first moment he set eyes on you. Although he is exceptionally good at hiding it, not even Ace knows.

You sit down at a random table, and someone brings you a drink. You ingage in the conversation around you, laughing from time to time.

Marco sits at the table in front of you, talking to whoever is there. He steels a few glances your way here and there, but not enough to raise suspicion.

You all drink well into the night, until your so tired you can barely keep your eyes open.

"Come on (y/n), let me help you back to your room yoi."

"Okay commander" you giggle. You were a happy drunk, so everyone loves to drink with you often. It was the only time you truly let your guard down completely.

You stand up, and sit right back down, making you laugh at yourself. You try to stand once more, but to no avail.

"Well I guess I'm sleeping here" you lay your head down and close your eyes, almost immediately falling asleep.

Marco sighs "I'm not leaving you in here with all these drunk men" he says picking you up bridle style. You open your eyes for a brief moment wrapping your arms around Marcos neck, and resting your head against his chest, before passing out again. Marco blushes, and pushes the door open with his foot.

When he reaches your room he gently lays you down in your bed and covers you up. He satres at your sleeping form, before he leans down kissing your forehead. "Goodnight princess yoi"

After leaving you he makes his way to his own bed.

Marco lays on his back just staring at the ceiling, thoughts of you running around in his head. He loves you so much it hurts to be around you sometimes.

FLASHBACK

Marco and Ace were coming back from a job, when they ran into some unknown rookies. You just so happened to be one that ship. The Captain challenges Fire Fist Ace who is easily defeated. Then you push yourself through the crowd.

And that's when Marco saw you for the first time. He was instantly mesmerize by your beauty. Ace saw you too, but didn't saw a word.

Marco started making his way to you, and when he was close enough, you tried to punch him in the face. His reflexes were way to fast, and you fell on your face. You get up and growl "You and me, let's go now"

Marco smirks "Alright, but if I win you have to join our crew yoi."

"Fine, but if I win, Fire Fist joins us."

"Deal yoi."

It was over before it even began. Marco sent out a pulse of his haki, instantly knocking you out.

Ace laughed and picked you up. "Looks like we got a sister now Marco, as long as Pops agrees."

"He will yoi. Pops has a soft spot for people like her yoi."

END FLASHBACK

'I can't believe she's still mad about what happened' Marco thinks to himself before drifting off.

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When you wake the next morning in your bed, you try to remember how you got there, but it's fuzzy.

You slowly sit up, grabbing your head trying to ease the headache you have from your hangover you got from drinking to much lastnight.

When you first came to join the Whitebeard Pirates, Pops had the shipwright put a personal bathroom in your room so you don't have to share with the men.

You grab some clean clothes and head to your bathroom to wash away the stench of alcohol from your body.

After getting dressed you feel a little better, and decide to head to the galley to get some breakfast in your empty belly.

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You grab a plate from the cook, and look for a place to sit. You see Ace first, and make your way over, then you see Marco sitting across from him. You sigh and sit down next to Ace.

"Damn (y/n) You look like crap" Ace says looking at you.

"Thanks a lot baka" you say as you slap his arm, before leaning your head against him. "I feel like crap as well."

"You did drink quit a lot lastnight yoi."

"Oh that reminds me, Marco how did I get back to my room lastnight?"

"I took you yoi" he says with a smirk

"You didn't do anything inappropriate to me while I was unconscious did you" you say with a death glare.

Marco and Ace both drop their fork in shock, but  Marco recovers quickly.

"Why did you want me too yoi?" His smirk widens.