Ace x Usopp
SFW
Modern AU - with powers
Word count: 701
“It’s too hot,” Usopp grumbled as he pulled at the neck of his t-shirt trying to give himself an airflow as leaned against the wall, trying to benefit from the cool surface.
“Oh, it’s not that bad.” Ace chuckled as he sat down next to him, a can of soda in his hand passing it to Usopp before he opened the one he’d brought himself.
Usopp shot him a look, a sideways glance that narrowed into a glare as he pouted at the dismissive attitude of his boyfriend. Ace opened his can, enjoying the crisp hiss from the fizzy drink as he started to slurp it down enjoying the taste and fizz on his tongue, ignoring the withering look from Usopp.
“Not that hot, you can become literal flames of course it’s not going to be hot for you,” Usopp mumbled, staring at the can in his hands instead as he stretched his legs out hoping to catch more of the breeze the standing fan in the corner was trying it’s best to provide.
Ace laughed and tried to put his arm around Usopp’s shoulders just to get a huff and Usopp scooted further away, Ace’s smile grew into a smirk as he shuffled along the floor until their bodies touched again. Usopp let out a squawk and shoved Ace, causing him to fall over with a laugh.
“Don’t you love me?” Ace batted his eyelashes at Usopp, a smirk still present on his freckled face as a brow arched in question.
“I do! Just not when it’s this hot and you're being a shit.” Usopp mumbled and grabbed the soda, enjoying the cool can against his skin, getting an idea he brought it to his cheek, resting the damp sides against his face and letting out a sigh.
“Is that why you don’t hug me in bed when it’s hot? Can’t handle all the heat I give off?” Ace asked, swirling his can in thought, hearing the liquid that remained slosh around at the bottom before his expression softened, watching his boyfriend.
“That and you hog the sheets,” Usopp grumbled in reply, moving the can to his neck, turning it around to get the benefits of a fresh side.
Ace snorted this time and rolled his eyes, watching Usopp continue to seek comfort in the chilled cans covered in condensation. He leaned against the wall, closing his eyes in thought, concentrating on the air around him – around them – and tried something.
His brows furrowed as he focused on his task as Usopp watched on, confused by the sudden silence of his partner, the way he seemed deep in the contemplations grasp, a finger drummed on the side of the can Ace was holding as his focus intensived.
Usopp was about to break the silence, about to question Ace’s actions before the air felt nicer, it didn’t feel so clammy and stifling, he didn’t feel the suffocating humidity hugging his body and making him uncomfortable. The room felt bearable at last.
“Did you just learn a new trick?” he asked watching Ace open one eye to peer over at him, a smirk playing at the corner of his lips as he nodded.
“I think so,” Ace confirmed and brought the soda to his lips, finishing up the remainder before he stretched out his arm towards Usopp, making a grabby motion.
“Now will you hug me?”
Usopp sighed, his shoulders slumped in defeat but he smiled and nodded his head, shuffling across the floor he got in arms reach, Ace looped an arm around his waist and pulled him closer, letting Usopp get comfy and lean his head on Ace’s shoulder.
“Better?” Ace asked, a playful tease in his airy tone as he stroked Usopp’s arm.
“I guess.” Usopp shrugged “Just need to fix the cover hogging issue..”
“Hey, I learned a new trick today, one thing at a time yeah?” he chuckled and closed the gap between them, kissing Usopp’s cheek.
Even with the cooler air that didn’t stop Usopp from feeling the heat rise in his cheeks from the simple gesture from his partner. The two sat on their apartment floor, staring out the open window, watching birds fly by, backed by the brilliant blue summer sky.
