-Something Better: The After Story-

Chapter 1: Christmas

This story is the sequel to Something Better, starting from where it ended to Lucy and Rogue's wedding. I wanted to make a oneshot but I don't feel like it. I decide to make a Christmas story before the wedding since Christmas is a few days from now. English is my second language so please forgive me for the mistakes I make.

I do not own Fairy Tail.

Lucy stood on her toes as she tried placed the star on the Christmas tree. Unfortunately, she wasn't tall enough.

"Why must I be so short?" Lucy mumbled to herself. A hand snatch the star from her and placed it on the tree, effortlessly. "So I can rest my chin on your head." Lucy's fiancé answered.

"Very funny, Rogue. And I thought you were suppose to take care of the lamb." Lucy said. "Well, I was but you were having a hard time." Rogue replied.

Lucy nodded. "Rogue! Is it done? I'm hungry!" Sting whined. Rogue sighed and left for the kitchen. Not surprisingly, Rogue, Sting and Kyuki had never celebrated Christmas at Sabertooth. Kyuki had celebrated it once with her brother but that was before she joined the guild. This will be Rogue and Sting's first Christmas.

Lucy walked towards her bedroom. When she unlock the door…

"Hiya, Luce!" A cheerful Natsu, who sat on her bed, waved. Next to him is Gray, Erza, Lisanna and Happy. Lucy twitched. "Get outta my house!" She yelled kicking Natsu in the face. Natsu fell face first on the floor.

"Relax, Lucy." Gray said. "Oops, sorry, Natsu. Old habits die hard." Lucy apologize. "Lucy, what have you done? Natsu's dead!" Happy cried, over emotionally. "I'm not dead." Natsu mumbled.

"What are you guys doing here?" Lucy asked. Erza held out a red gift box. "Merry Christmas! We came here to celebrate it with you!"

"That's wonderful! The more the merrier." Lucy clapped her hands. Just then, Rogue's head poke in. "Lucy, what's going on? You were shouting and there was a huge thud." He asked. "We have guests! We need to double the menu!" Lucy smiled, Rogue groaned, "Can you cook this time?"

"Fine. Gimme the apron." Lucy sighed as Rogue removed the white apron he was wearing. "C'mon, you guys. Let's celebrate!" Lucy smiled.

Everyone had a great time. Even the reserved Rogue smiled. Well, just a bit. The lamb Rogue grilled was delicious. "Who knew the Shadow Dragon is a family man." Natsu chuckled. "At least I can cook a decent meal without setting everything ablaze." Rogue retorted.

The rest of the night, the mages were chatting and watching Christmas movies, much to Sting's protests since he wanted to watch a horror movie. Next, they opened up Christmas presents. Much to Lucy's ebbarassment, Erza got her a photo album with baby bottle designs. "We're not making children!" Lucy protested. Erza simply answered, "The wedding themed photo album was sold out."

Kyuki brought out red wine. Eventually, everyone passed out drunk except Rogue and Lucy who still remembered how they act when they're drunk.

Lucy went outside for some fresh winter air. Rogue joined her, shortly. "Today was fun." Rogue commented as both of them sat at the edge of the river. "Yeah, but I was taken by the suprise by photo album." Lucy agreed.

Rogue sat up. "Oh yeah. I forgot my gift to you." He reached for his pocket. Lucy smiled. "Ooh, what is it?" She asked. Rogue took out a small box wrapped with pink wrapping paper. Curiously, she unwrapped the gift. She quickly opened the lid of the box.

Lucy gasped. "Rogue…!" She was speechless. Rogue had bought her heart shaped diamond earrings. "You like it?" He asked. Lucy tackled him with a hug. "I love it!" She squealed. "I love you!"

Rogue patted her head. "I love you too." He said as he pressed his lips against Lucy's. Lucy held the box tightly. A bright glow suddenly appeared in front of them and Loke appeared with… Aquarius? "What are you doing here?" Lucy asked, pulling away.

Loke gaped as he stated at Lucy. His eyes travel down to her hand. "Lucy? You're engage? To him?" He breathed. Rogue hugged her closer. "Yeah. So what?" He narrowed his eyes.

"Lucy, what ever happen to us?" Loke pouted. "There was never anything between us…" Lucy mumbled. "Tch. Who would want to date you?" Aquarius scoffed. "Lucy's engage." Rogue pointed out.

"That's even worse! I bet you make this guy do all the housework. I can practically smell barbecue sauce on him!" She exclaimed. "Shouldn't you be spending Christmas with Scorpio now?" Lucy sighed.

"You're right. I don't wanna keep my boyfriend waiting." Aquarius replied. "My boyfriend." She added. "I heard you!" Lucy shouted.

"Look, I don't care when you two started going out, I don't approve of this engagement!" Lucy hear Loke yell. "And I don't care what you think. Lucy chose me. Not you. Just deal with it." Rogue replied calmly.

Like pushed back his glasses. "I'm her spirit and I knew her longer than you did." He argue. "Oh, but who did she choose?" Rogue countered. Loke opened his mouth to say something.

"Enough! Loke, force gate closure!" Lucy shouted and Loke was gone in a blink of an eye. Lucy sighed and massaged her temples. "It's like everytime we want to be alone, someone shows up and interrupts us."

"Let's take this opportunity." Rogue said. Lucy leaned over and pressed her lips against Rogue's. Their tongue made contact as the kiss deepen.

Sadly, the two pulled away as the need of air was greatly needed. Lucy held the box tightly. "Thanks again, Rogue." She smiled. Rogue smiled slightly. "Thank you." He pecked her lips. "For my first and best Christmas ever."

…Not as good as the first but I felt like I needed to write a Christmas fic. Sorry if it's kinda rushed. I was on my way to my aunt's house.

I'm gonna go to my grandparents' house(An annual thing) at the countryside and you know what it means… no Internet… But don't worry I will prevail! The next will be about the wedding XD I think…

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