There is a chance of this being a little bit OOC-ish and I haven't watched all of Fairy Tail yet but I couldn't help myself from writing a Jellal x Erza story =,= This takes place around the time before the Tower of Heaven arc because I some what like the evil Jellal. Sorry if there is any mistakes or errors.

Disclaimer; I do not own Fairy Tail. It belongs to Hiro Mashima.

Summary; "You'll never be free ... from me." Every night, nightmares haunt Erza's dreams but as she wakes up, she is greeted with a nightmare ... Jellal. / Jellal x Erza

Our Secret

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Another successful job accomplished. It was a simple task, a small village in the outskirts of Oshibana Town requested the slaying of a vicious monster that terrorized the villagers every time they attempted to go into the forest. However, the most powerful team within Fairy Tail had also successfully destroyed half of the village during the process. Half of the reward was given to the village for repairs, while the rest went towards Lucy to help her pay her rent for this month. Erza didn't mind giving most of the jewels to Lucy, the up-beat and bubbly blonde had became one of her closest friends since Lucy had joined the guild. Natsu and Gray were also her closest friends as well, but Erza couldn't help but feel a gap between them and herself. She never told them of her dreaded past or how Jellal still haunted every night, through her dreams and reality.

Nightmares would plague Erza's mind every night since she left that horrible island nearly eight years ago. Especially that look in Jellal's eyes, the look of pure evil. He had changed, drastically. Erza wanted to save him but there was truly nothing she could do. The memories took over her dreams and suddenly, Erza was jolted awake. Sweat consumed her body, her breathing heavy as she sat up from her bed. Tears swelled up from her left, brown eye and ran along her cheek. Quickly, she requiped into her regular, ironclad armor for comfort but her body was still shaking. She was Erza Scarlet, a S-class wizard from Fairy Tail! But, weakness and insecurity still gnawed at her mind due to those countless years she spent in that tower as a slave. Summoning enough courage to leave her bed, Erza made her way towards her bathroom. The house Erza lived in was quite plain, a few plants and paintings were the only decorations. The size of the single bathroom was incredibly narrow as well.

"What is wrong with me." She heard herself growl in frustration as she ran the water from the faucet and splashed the chilly liquid on her sweating face. A soft sigh escaped her thin lips as she placed both her hands on the sink and leaned down with her scarlet hair falling in front of her eyes. Strains of her hair stuck to her face due to the water and sweat, but she didn't care at this moment. All she wanted to do was calm down and collect herself, her team needed her tomorrow for another mission, "I freed myself from that place a long time ago."

"You'll never be free." Her dark, brown eyes shot opened. That voice. Her trembling continued, where had the strong, powerful Erza go? A sadistic chuckle soon followed as a hand was placed upon her armor covered back. She lifted her face up from the sink, turning off the faucet in a quick motion, then Erza jerked around, smacking the hand away from her.

There he was ... Jellal. A twisted look of pleasure was present in his dark, evil eyes. With two people inside the Erza's tiny bathroom, it was already uncomfortably cramped. There wasn't much space between the sink and the shower behind Jellal. She glanced sideways at the door, it was shut but she never remembered hearing it close. Her angry orbs then rested back on Jellal as she clenched her fists tightly. Jellal's body moved an inch closer, that's all he needed before he was pressed up against Erza. Normally, the Titania would lash out at the enemy with her many swords but something about Jellal's menacing gaze caused her to freeze up. She hated how he had that much control over her. Suddenly, she felt his arm wrap around her sides, squeezing her into a tight hug.

"Erza." He deep, velvety voice muttered as his chin rested on her shoulder. An odd, warm feeling spread across Erza's cheeks as the paleness turned a light shade of pink. His grip tighten, "I've missed you ... Erza."

Her body ceased it's terrified shaking and her breathing returned to normal. The tone within Jellal's voice was strangely calming but Erza didn't understand his sudden kindness though she didn't fight it. Cautiously, Erza lifted her arms and wrapped them around Jellal's back. His shoulder's were quite broad and Erza felt the presence of muscles under his layer of clothes. Not only did she feel small and frail in Jellal's arms, she felt protected. Suddenly, her standard armor disappeared as Erza requiped into her white, sleeveless blouse and her medium length, blue skirt. She didn't know why she requiped but part of her believe she wanted to see if she felt as safe as she did without it. Just as her armor vanished, reality brutally snapped back in as Jellal's grip tighten into a painful lock around her waist.

"Jellal!" Erza gasped out as she became short of breath. His gloved fingers dug painfully into her back but as much as she wanted to attack him ... she couldn't. Then Jellal released his hold, stepped back, and gazed down at Erza. His green, brown eyes narrowed as a smirk appeared across his face.

"I hope you've been keeping our secret, Erza." Jellal's warned venomously. Over the past eight years, Jellal had continued to construction of the Tower of Heaven but Erza didn't want anything to do with. He had allowed to leave but she had to swear to keep the tower a secret, or he would harm Sho and her other friends.

"What are you doing here!" Erza snapped, her previous anger returning. Jellal only let out a silence chuckle before he proceeded to exit the crowded bathroom, leaving Erza even more infuriated. She followed immediately after Jellal left the room, only to find him sitting down upon her bed.

The window located above her bed let in a slight bit of moonlight. The radiant, starry light cast down upon Jellal's blue, silky hair making it softly glow. Beside him, Jellal patted his hand on her mattress as if gesturing her to sit down. Erza remained cautious this time but deciding not yet to requip, and she sat beside her childhood friend. Silent tension filled the room as neither said a word. This had been the first time Jellal ever visited Erza during the dead of the night and she had an eerie feeling it wasn't the last.

"What are you doing here?" Erza repeated firmly, "I don't wan-"

Her voice was suddenly cut off by something she hadn't expected. Jellal leaned over towards her and in a swift motion, cut her sentence off by kissing her. It was gentle and soft, passionate and kind; it was everything Jellal was not. Familiar warmth began to spread across her cheeks again. She hated the feeling, yet loved it at the same time. His hand found it's way to her chin, lifting her face up more towards his and deepening the kiss. Secretly, she had been waiting for this moment ever since she was little. Jellal was always Erza's crush, she admired him greatly during the slave days within the tower and wanted nothing more to be with him forever. There was also Simon who loved Erza but she didn't feel the same way about him as she did for Jellal. Soon enough, Erza felt her eyes slowly begin to close.

"Don't ever tell anyone I've been here." Jellal sternly stated, his eyes narrowing into a glare as he pulled away from their kiss. Erza blinked, confused by his sudden change in attitude but then she realized he still is the enemy. Her fierce, brown eyes returned the glare.

"Don't come back." Erza said, bluntly.

"Oh, but I am," Jellal responded, his lips formed into a sly grin as he cup her chin once again and pulled her face close, "You'll never be free from me. Erza Scarlet, you're mine."

Jellal swiftly pushed the window above Erza's bed open and jumped out. Had she not locked her window? Even though anger and rage still pulsed through her body, Erza could still feel the blush that stain a bright red on her face. Gently, she lifted her two fingers and softly touched her lips. That was the first time she had ever been kissed. During her childhood years at Fairy Tail, she wasn't very interested in boys and Natsu always wanted to fight her. Also when she became known as Titania, Queen of the Fairies, that also held her back in her personal love life. Soon enough after laying awake and restless for hours after her surprised visitor left, Erza finally found herself asleep but her dreams still were hellish nightmares of the tower and the evil look in Jellal's eyes.

A/N ;; That's the end, for now. I might continue on with this if people think it's any good. But thanks for reading, and please leave a review~