This was a request for braverose on Tumblr (although you can also find her here on and I highly recommend you do so, especially if you like Miraxus!) and it definitely isn't my best work, but it could have turned out worse! Ah well!
Safe and Sound
It was just a hug. She didn't know why she felt like it was such a big deal.
But then again, Laxus was warm, and so big he engulfed her. If she reached back and tugged on the ends of his coat she would be hidden from everything. No more responsibilities. No more worrying about Lisanna every waking minute, no more panicking because she hadn't seen Elfman in a while. Just her...
...and Laxus.
Oh.
She felt the blood rise to her cheeks, just a little, and was suddenly glad her face hidden in his chest.
"Mira-" His voice was gentle, laced with confusion. She could feel it more than she could hear it, and it was like a distant roll of thunder when you're sat inside by the fire, warm and safe.
Hurriedly stepping back, more embarrassed than ever, Mira gave the man a small wave, taking two more steps back.
"Good luck, Laxus."
"It's not even a big job." Laxus looked away, his voice gruff but she could tell he was pleased. His cheeks were flushed and he wouldn't meet her eyes. "You don't have to-"
"Mm." There was a pause. "I know."
Finally the dragonslayer looked back at her and gave a small nod; if she didn't know better she would have thought he was nervous.
Mirajane opened her mouth and spoke out before her courage left her.
"Laxus."
He paused, half way out of the door.
"Stay safe."
His head inclined to the side and she could see his face, his lips twitching into an almost imperceptible smile. Then he raised a hand and he was gone.