Being in a secret relationship was not as easy as you thought. But it was either that or have Whitebeard and every single one of your crewmates to be constantly on your ass. Hard to avoid since you lived on a ship.

That and have Marines finding out either of you actually have a weakness. Each other.

“Hey, you awake?” Ace asked whispering, carefully nudging you to try and wake you up. You two were finally alone in your quarters.