Mira's Secret Hero

Hi! so, this is a fanfic about one of my favorite pairings; obviously involving Mira. i'm not gonna say who she's paired up with though XD Hehe... you'll have to read to find out :) :D!

Mira studiously wiped the counter, happily listening to the guild's wild banter. it made her happy to know that they were around her. Natsu and Gray were squabbling in the corner while Happy cheered them on and Romeo watched with an awed expression. Lucy and Levi were chatting animatedly about Lucy's book and Elfman was challenging Droy to a 'Manly' eating contest.

"Everyday's the same," Cana slurred on her thirty-third drink. "It's always the same. People fight and make a noise. You serve drinks and Metal-Head over there sits and glares at everyone." She gestured at Gajeel who smirked at her.
"And you drink?" Laxus said dryly, sitting a few seats away with a drink in his hand. He seemed bored. But then he always seemed bored.
"So do you." Cana muttered casting him a flirty smile and taking another gulp of her drink.

Mira smiled and went over to Laxus.
"Want another one?" Mira asked happily. Laxus grunted and shook his head, draining his tankard. Mira smiled again and took his glass.
"I've been meaning to ask you, Laxus." Mira said with her back to him.
"Hmm," He replied uninterested.
It bothered her that he was so disinterested.

"I need to speak to Master." She began. "I was hoping you would tell me where he is."
"That wasn't asking." Laxus pointed out, a note of amusement in his voice.
"Do you know where Master is?" Mira rephrased, turning around to face him.
"Yes." He replied.
"Will you tell me?" Mira asked walking closer to him and leaning on the counter. He smiled up at her and her breathing sped unconsciously
"Maybe," Laxus said casually. "What will you give me in return?"
"What will I give you?" Mira repeated taken aback. "What do you..."
"I mean, you can't expect me to give you such important information for nothing." Laxus said with a smile.
"Then don't tell me." Mira smiled in return. "Take me to where Master is."
"You're still gonna have to give me something in return." Laxus replied resting his elbows on the counter.
"Well, if that's how you feel..." Mira said putting her head in her hand. "Maybe I should ask someone else."
"Maybe you should." Laxus replied in a quieter tone because she was so near to him.
Her blue eyes bored into his, and he watched her lips part slightly...

Then she was up and leaning away from him.
He didn't blame her. He had tried to take over the guild by force. She probably thought he was a monster.

"Okay," Mira said with her characteristically big grin. "Maybe Gildarts will tell me."
She cast Laxus one last smile and began moving to Gildarts.
She moved past the counter to walk past the stools when Laxus grabbed her wrist. She stopped to give him a confused look. He looked disinterested.
"Did you want another drink?" She asked, her eyes on the empty counter in front of him.
"Let's go." Laxus said and stood up.
"Go?" Mira repeated.
"I'll take you to where Gramps is." Laxus said and let go of her. He began walking to the door and Mira followed.

"What do I have to give you in return?" Mira asked as they pushed through the doors
Oh, I'm sure I can think of something good." Laxus responded in a tone that made her very nervous. "You owe me."
He lead her past the orchard and through the forest.

All in complete silence.
Mira didn't mind but she felt as though she should be trying to make conversation. But about what? The guild? Master?
Laxus just walked on, looking as utterly bored as he usually did.
Mira was suddenly reminded of how much she had admired Laxus when she was younger. He had been so cool, calm and in control. Always seemed to be in charge of whatever was going on around him. He had also been her first crush...

But all that had changed when Laxus had refused to help them against Phantom Lord. But even if it hadn't, it didn't matter... It never would have worked out. She was Satan's Soul. A monster... Laxus deserved better...

"What are you thinking about?" Laxus suddenly asked her.
Mira glanced up at him and answered without thinking, "Monsters."
Laxus didn't reply. His eyes tightened and he looked as though he had expected her answer.
They walked in silence for a moment the Mira asked, "What are you thinking about?"
"Laxus's mouth pulled up to the side and he turned to smirk at her. He stared.
And Mira felt her cheeks flaring up. His pupils dilated and his expression shifted. Mira tried to give a name to his new expression. He seemed ... awed?

He stared at her for such a long time that she wondered whether he was going to answer her question.
"A girl." Laxus finally answered and looked away.
Mira's smile disappeared, something that made Laxus smirk.

They reached the crags, and there at the top of the highest rock glacier, sat Master Makarov.
"Master!" Mira called, instantly happy at the sight of Makarov. She waved her arm in the air and attracted Makarov's attention.
Makarov glanced up and called, "Mira!" He stood up and gave her a smile and Laxus a curt nod.
"I'll get going then." Laxus said. "I don't think it's an open conversation."
"You don't have to go." Mira protested, grabbing his hand reflexively.
Laxus gave a small smile at her insistence. "Guess you just really can't control your feelings for me," He said teasingly, although honestly curious for her reply. Did she feel something for him? And why the hell did he hope so? It was a dumb idea anyway. How in the world could someone as beautiful as her feel something for someone like him? He wasn't nearly good enough for her, and wishing that he was, wasn't going to change anything.

Mira cast him a closed-eyed smile and led him up the ridge to Makarov.
"Master!" Mira said happily as they approached him. "I have something for you."
"Mira! Laxus." Master said as a way of greeting. "What can I do for you?"
"Master," Mira began. ""Master Bob sent a message to the guild for you. He said that it was urgent and that you read it in private." Mira held out the note to Makarov.
Makarov took the note but didn't read it, instead he glanced at Laxus and Mira's clasped hands.
"You on a date?" He asked them.
They hastily let go of each others hands. Laxus blushed and looked at the ground, a smile on his lips. Mira flushed brightly and frantically shook her head. It made Laxus frown that she was so quick to deny that they were on a date. Not that they were, but still...

Makarov cast them a cheeky smile and said, "That's too bad. I've got two tickets for the carnival that I would've given you." He reached into his pocket and pulled out the tickets.
To Laxus's surprise and intense pleasure, Mira quickly said, "Oh, we'll take them, Master. That is, if Laxus doesn't mind..."
"I don't." Laxus replied quickly and reached for the tickets.
Makarov handed them the tickets with a large, sly grin and said, "Don't stay out too late."
Mira blushed and opened her mouth to protest vehemently, but was cut off by Laxus, who casually put an arm around her and said, "Sorry, Gramps, but we can't promise that."
He gave Mira a wolfish smile that made her gulp.
This was going to be a date to remember...

So, that's it for now! Hope you liked it! :) :D ;)
I'll update as soon as I can! Mwa!
Sorry for any errors! XD