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Definition: [inˈklo͞od] (VERB)
or contain as part of a whole:
"the price includes dinner, bed, and breakfast" ·
synonyms: incorporate · comprise · encompass · cover · embrace · involve ·
It was not every day that he really went out of his way to do something like this. And if he was to be totally honest, he didn't want to do what he was planning on doing. But if it put a smile on her lips, he would go to hell and back wearing pink ribbons and frilly dresses. Especially after the hell, he put her through.
Which left him standing outside the club where 'they' all met up for socializing. She was still at home getting ready for the weekly get together. Thinking he was still at work. Meaning it gave him the perfect opportunity to get this done and over with.
So with a huge sigh, Gajeel placed his hands on swinging doors that would lead him into the inner sanctum of the club, Fairy Tail. His red eyes easily spotting the trio in the back corner table. It was hard to miss the colorful threesome. Each having dyed their hair an unnatural color. But, hey it made it some much quicker to spot them, while mentally thanking whatever god or goddess kept his bunny from dying her golden blond hair.
Setting his lips into a thin line as he made his way towards the rowdy table. Recalling the last time he was around them and the resulting explosion of emotions and words. He felt a chill rolling down his spine. It had almost cost him the woman of his dreams. Serving him the reason he was doing this again. So as he drew near, three sets of eyes met his as silence descended upon the small group. Wariness mixed with outright distrust shining clear in the looks he was getting.
Coming to a stop he just stared at them for a few more minutes before opening his mouth and spoke. His voice quivering with his nerves as he hated showing a sign of weakness.
"Look... Bun... I mean Lucy's birthday is next week. And you all are her good friends. We may not see eye to eye, but I want to throw her a party... And this is not... like my thing... so. I was wanting to include you all in the planning of it... I mean if you ... are willing to set aside our differences of opinion for her sake."
The moment he finished speaking, Gajeel felt his body tensing up as disbelief colored the dark, distrustful looks of them all. With a shrug, he started to turn when the pink haired idiot that was her best friend spoke up.
"I don't see why not. I mean it is for Luce, so I guess I can put aside my issues with you. What about you Erza? Gray?"
The agreement from the other two had Gajeel spinning around looking at them carefully, to see the honesty in their words. Letting the tension slip away he reached into his back pocket and pulled out the list he had made for his plans. It would be a hard road to walk, getting along with them. But his Bunny did say 'working on a project with people can bring them closer.