Chapter 1: My Feelings
Laxus took quick glimpses over at the bar. Mirajane was over there serving drinks and mingling. Laxus made sure Mirajane didn't notice him looking. And every time they made eyes contact, he would blush shyly. He couldn't understand why he felt so nervous around her. His heart would skip a beat (or two) whenever he saw those big blue eyes and her calm, gentle smile. It frustrated him. But he couldn't bring himself to look away from her. He cursed in his head. Laxus took a deep breath and made himself look away.
What if someone saw me staring too long? he thought. He didn't want anyone to know what he was supposedly feeling. To him it was highly unusual. Laxus remembered when he told Gramps about it the other day…
''I just don't know. My heart pounds when I lay eyes on her, and when she says Hi I just freeze. Gramps what's happening? Is she performing a new type of magic or something? Manipulation?'' he had said. Gramps laughed so hard, his entire face turned red and he could barely breathe.
''Hey!'' Laxus said, ''what's so funny old man?!''
''Laxus… it's not magic or manipulation you fool! It's called love.''
Laxus barely used the word love. He only used it when expressing his feelings towards the guild. ''What's love got to do with it?'' he asked. Master Makarov only laughed harder. Laxus was becoming annoyed my his grandfather's behavior. ''Agh! Whatever! I'll figure it out on my own.'' Laxus's words only made the old man laugh harder than before. ''Oh my god! I have to tell Number One about this!'' he cried. With a sigh, Laxus left the old man on the floor laughing. He still felt confused.
Laxus focused now. He still couldn't understand the meaning of the word love Makarov used. This made him want to punch something . . . or someone. This was so confusing! And since his grandfather couldn't help him, then he needed to ask someone with experience. He glanced at Cana sitting at a nearby booth. She looked completely out of it, and half sleep. Laxus sighed and walked over to the drunk. What other choice did he have?
''Hey, Cana, snap out of it. I need your help on something.'' Laxus said in her ear, hoping she at least heard it. Cana groaned. ''Cana, c'mon! Get up!'' The drunken girl looked up at Laxus, her eyes were barely open.
''Laxus . . .'' she said.
''Eh?''
''Say my name again . . .'' she said quietly.
''Cana, I don't have time for your games! This is important! I need your help… please.''
''Games. . . '' she moaned. Cana shot straight up, no longer weary. ''What do you need help with since you said you . . . needed me. My help I mean!'' Laxus looked confused at the girl. First she was drunk, now she is focused? What is up with this girl, he thought to himself. ''Well, I have been having a problem. Every time I look over at… at Mirajane my heart skips a beat and whenever she talks to me, I'm frozen. And I just don't know what's been going on… '' he finished.
Cana was silent. This was a reason? She was mad. No. More than mad. Why now do you develop feelings for her! she thought. Just when I was getting somewhere with him… Cana took a deep breath and looked Laxus in the eyes. ''It means you like her'' she said with a grunt. Laxus only stared blankly. ''Well of course I like her. She is part of the guild! I like everyone within the guild.'', he said. Cana laughed.
''No you idiot. It means you . . . like like her.'' Laxus was only silent. Was that the meaning of the word love, Gramps used? He only stared at Cana, which was making her blush.
''So it means I like like her. Which means I love her…'' Laxus said. Cana looked away for a while. She was a little hurt by his words, even though he didn't mean to hurt her. She just didn't think it was fair. Mirajane had all the men asking her out and staring at her. ''Yes . . . that's what it means'' she said.
''EHHHHHHHHHHHH?! HOW? WHAT! SERIOUSLY?!'' Laxus yelled.
''Calm yourself! People are staring.''
''But . . . I just don't understand.''
Cana sighed. ''Those are the symptoms of love Laxus'' Cana laughed. ''What you've never experienced it before?'' she asked. Laxus shook his head no. ''No, no not really'' he said. Laxus thought for a while. So I do love her. That's clear now. I love her. I love her. Ugh! I can't even stop saying it, he thought. ''Ok.'' Laxus said, ''Thank you Cana.'' Laxus stood up and left heading out the front door. Cana stared as he left. She wondered what Laxus would do now. Would her confess his feeling to Mirajane? Would he keep his feelings to himself? Cana sighed with frustration.
Out of the corner of her eyes, she saw Freed with flowers heading toward Mirajane. She had forgot that Freed also loves Mirajane. But if he is going to confess, where would that leave Laxus? Cana quickly got up and rushed toward Laxus, who was about to open his mouth to speak to Mirajane.
''Mir-''
''AWWW! Freed! You shouldn't have, I love them just as much as I love you!'' Cana yelled.
She was right between Freed and the bar counter where Mirajane stood. Cana glanced behind her. Mirajane . . . looked disappointed. I knew it! She likes Freed not Laxus, she thought. ''W-what?'' Freed asked. ''These are for-''
''ME! And I love them. I never knew you loved me that much! You are so adorable. '' Cana said cutting him off.
''I… I…'' Freed stuttered.
''I can't wait till the next date. Seriously, I can't wait.'' Cana said.
Everyone was starring. Freed quickly walked away from all the drama. Mirajane now looked very disappointed and put on a fake smile. Cana grinned. Ugh, she thought, Laxus owes me for this.
Laxus didn't normally hum while walking, but this evening he felt like it. And he never really skipped, but today felt like a new day. He thought of the possibility of him and Mirajane. It could happen. Right? ''I LOVE MIRAJANE!'' he shouted out loud. He was proud of it. (Couldn't you tell?) As he walked along the sidewalk he saw Gajeel and Levy walking together. Gajeel was laughing while Levy (blushing) looked annoyed. Everyone in the guild knew that it was pretty obvious they belonged together. Today, Laxus felt like being honest.
''GAJEEL!''
''Eh? What?''
''STOP WASTING TIME AND JUST HOOK UP WITH LEVY!''
''W-what? WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT!''
Laxus laughed, running in the other direction from which he came. Gajeel was chasing him threatening to kill him. But little Levy just stood there frozen, her face redder than a tomato. Laxus escaped finally, leaving Gajeel lost somewhere. All Laxus could do was laugh and laugh. While thinking about Gajeel and Levy (how cute) Laxus got an idea. I could ask her on a date! He thought. It was perfect! Laxus, checking if it was safe, continued walking down the street humming a love song and planning a date.