First Save:

She let out a content sigh as her eyes scanned the area, taking in the sight of the clear blue sky, the waves of the never ending ocean crashing into the cream colored sand and the peacefulness of the day.

Team Natsu had agreed that it was high time they took a day off and spent it relaxing, no training or arguments from Gray and Natsu, just pure blissful relaxation. Letting out a content sigh the celestial mage was glad she had suggested a day at the beach, it was the perfect atmosphere for relaxation and they hadn't been to one in quite a while. Gray had merely shrugged and agreed to it and Natsu had no say when Erza agreed to it as the red head immediately threatened him the second a groan came out of the fire breather's mouth.

A small giggle escaped her as she shifted in her seat, glancing to her side to see Erza, lying out, a smile on her face as she relaxed. It was nice to see her finally letting her worries go just for this day and it brought back to her mind just how much of a girly-girl Erza really was. Turning her attention to her other team mates, her smile widened at the two boys struggling not to break out into a physical fight as neither wanted to face the wrath of Titania. She watched as Natsu ended up wandering off at the sound of Lisanna and Happy calling for his attention.

Not further down the beach she could see Mira and Elfman building a sandcastle together and when she turned to her right she giggled at the sight of Levy and Pantherlily burying Gajeel in the sand. What had begun as Team Natsu's day at the beach ended up being Fairy Tail's day at the beach – well most of the guild anyways. From what she recalled the thunder legion had left for a job earlier that day.

Sighing, the blonde leaned back, noticing her companion stand up, stretching briefly before turning to her. "I'm heading out to swim. Would you like to join me Lucy?"

The blonde shook her head. "Not right now. I'm going to lay out for a little longer, I'll join you here in a bit though." Nodding her head, Erza began to walk toward the ocean, Lucy smiling before lying back and letting out a content sigh.

Today was going to be the perfect day.


He let out a grumble as he sat on his towel, not really in the mood to be at the beach. Laxus had said they were going out on a job and he had been psyched to finally get away from the guild as it was starting to drive him mad. He could honestly only avoid going there for so long before his team mates started to question the shit out of him and with them he knew they'd have his reason figured out in no time.

Letting out a heavy sigh he watched as Freed and Laxus played in the water, cursing his leader and wishing he could just go home and spend the day alone with his babies. Glancing beside him the seith mage couldn't help but smile as the totems played in the sand, giggling happily, his joy cut short upon hearing the sound of a voice he'd rather keep quiet, annoyed at the too, observant Fairy. He was sure she knew.

"What's got your panties in a bunch?" She asked, sitting up. "Aren't you normally all for days like this?" Bickslow shrugged his shoulders, not bothering to look at her as he continued to watch his babies. After several moments of silence he heard her sigh heavily. "Bickslow, I don't want to pry, but you've been acting really strange lately." He stiffened hoping the next words out of her mouth weren't going to be what he feared they'd be. "Laxus has noticed it too." She confessed.

The man cringed at her words. He was being too obvious about it despite how much he'd tried not to be. They knew and that was the last thing he wanted, especially Evergreen. He shifted, turning his head slowly to look at her properly, hating the sight of worry on her face.

"You're not talking to anyone and you've been quieter than usual." Her voice was soft and full of concern. "Bickslow, we're all worried about you." She shifted closer, placing her hand on his arm. "That's why we decided to come to the beach today. Laxus thought it'd be nice for us to just hang out, like we used to."

Bickslow sighed heavily, looking at his totems that had stopped playing upon noticing his distress. He didn't know what to say or even how to begin a response. They were misinterpreting everything and he had his friends completely worried. Another sigh escaped him and he ran a hand through his hair before looking to the fairy beside him. "I'm sorry." He began. "There's nothing wrong with me." She opened her mouth to argue but he quickly continued. "Look, I've just got a lot on my mind alright?"

"Bickslow" She called. "I know you prefer to just keep things to yourself but if you ever decide I'm –"She was cut off by the sound of a blood curdling scream.

Both heads snapped in the general direction, Bickslow noticing Laxus and Freed get out of the water and he was shifting to stand, prepped for a fight. He scanned the area and felt his heart freeze upon seeing the blonde celestial mage running as fast as she could a look of terror on her face.

"Luce!" The familiar sound of the fire dragon slayer called from behind her.

"Natsu! You stay the hell away from me!" She screamed and he watched her struggle not to stumble.

"But Luce!" He called. "Come on, it won't hurt you!"

Letting out a sigh the group relaxed, shaking their heads at the pink haired idiot chasing his best friend with a snake. Laxus and Freed returned to the water and his babies returned to playing in the sand. If he was honest he was glad for the interruption because that meant Evergreen would forget about why he had been out of sorts lately.

"I seriously can't figure those two out." She mumbled a moment later and he looked at her.

"What?" He followed her line of vision and could see Natsu still chasing the blonde, hearing the blonde scream about him putting the snake back and promising to kill him later.

"Natsu and Lucy" She spoke and he turned back to the brunette. "Strangest partnership I've ever seen." Bickslow snorted.

"Have you seen Freed and Laxus?" Evergreen laughed softly nodding her head before looking at him.

"Bickslow, I'm serious. I want you to know I am here if you ever decide to talk. I'll listen and I won't judge." Bickslow stared at the woman for a few moments before turning away, considering her words for a few moments before giving her a nod.

"Yeah, thanks Ever." He mumbled out and knew she was smiling. He didn't know if he would be able to talk to her but if he thought about it, she probably already knew to some degree what was going on, more so than the others anyways. She was always way too perceptive for his liking.

"I'm going to go swim, want to come?" He shook his head.

"Nah, I'm going to stay with my ba –"Before the seith mage could finish his sentence he was suddenly knocked backwards, and everything had gone dark.

"Bickslow!" Upon hearing Evergreen's voice confirming that he wasn't unconscious however he was starting to head in that direction, considering whatever was on his face was cutting off his oxygen supply. He felt the weight on top of his body shift and he groaned as he felt what he was sure was a knee dig into his stomach forcing it from his mouth before the sound of a high-pitched scream pierced his ears.

In an instant he could breathe and he sat up to figure out why the hell the blonde had crashed into him and to make sure she was okay, however before he could he was suddenly kicked and sent flying backwards. Standing up he felt his anger flare as he glared at a blushing blonde, who he knew was the culprit. "Damn it, what the hell did you kick me for?!" He demanded and he could see her face flush as she covered her chest.

"Keep your face away from my chest you damn pervert!"

"How the hell is this, my fault? You're the one that crashed into me Cosplayer, your chest landed on my face." He could see her face burn brighter.

"Shut up! You're such a jerk!" He frowned in confusion as she stormed off, still a bright cherry red.

"What the hell?" Shaking his head the seith mage returned to his spot, sitting down once again. "Crazy ass cosplay queen." He grumbled out struggling to fight the small smirk making its way onto his face, tempted to glance in the celestial mage's direction. She had looked adorable with a blush on her face and he wanted to see it more often. Of course he also wanted to feel her chest again and without the lack of oxygen occurring but that would have to wait.

Clearing his head he turned his attention to the five totems, smiling at them, deciding they should build a sandcastle like they used to when they came to the beach. "How about –"

"Pervert!" One of his totems sang out, interrupting him, followed by another. "Pervert!"

"Bickslow's a pervert!" The rest joined in. He felt surprise briefly cross his face before glaring at them in annoyance.

"Shut up babies! Are we going build a sand caste or what?" He growled out, receiving giggles in response.