Hey everyone I know that it's been a while but as I've explained now that I'm at college I don't have as much free time as I would want for writing. So at this point in time I can only promise that there will be only one or two updates per week and the stories I decide to update will be random so if I haven't updated a story for a few weeks it's only cuz I've updated a different story.
Well I hope you guys enjoy the chapter.
Laxus woke up very confused that morning. The voice that he had recalled before he fell asleep had also plagued his dreams.
Just who the hell said that stuff and when? Laxus thought as he massaged his temple while walking over to his bathroom. After spending his whole soak in a shower trying to figure out an answer he still found himself confused.
Eventually he just decided to shrug it off and figure it out later. As he made his way to the guild in his normal purple shirt and signature fur coat slung over his broad shoulders he noticed three silver haired figures coming into view at the guild's entrance.
"Now make sure that you be careful out there." Mira said, "Don't worry Nee-chan a real man is always careful." Elfman said assuring his sister. "Oh and Elfman I packed those special little green feety pyjamas you love so much." Mira said smiling. "NEE-CHAN! You promised not to talk about that in public." Elfman whined with his cheeks turning red in embarrassment. "Oh come now no one's around. Lisanna make sure to look after you big brother okay?" Mira said turning to the youngest Strauss sibling. "Don't worry Mira-nee, I'll keep Elf-nii chan out of trouble." Lisanna said giving her sister a thumbs up.
"Hey! I'm the man here so I'm supposed to take care of you!" Elfman protested making both his sisters laugh. Elfman sighed, it was difficult being the only male presence in his family unit but oddly enough he wouldn't have it any other way. "Well I guess we should be going, don't wanna miss our train." Lisanna said as she and her bulky brother started to walk away. "Have a safe journey." Mira called out waving goodbye to her siblings who waved back.
Come home safe. Mira thought as they faded from sight. "Where are they off too?" A masculine voice asked from behind her causing Mira to squeak in surprise. She exhaled when she saw it was Laxus standing behind her. "Oh it's only you Laxus don't sneak up on me like that." Mira said. "Sorry and what did you mean by "It's only you." What are you not happy to see me or something?" Laxus asked with a grin. "Huh?! Of course I'm happy to se-AHEM! To answer your question Elfman and Lisanna just left on a job they should be gone for about a week." Mira said turning so her back was to him trying to conceal her blush at what she almost said.
"And you're not going with them? That's weird you finally taking a break from babysittin' em?" Laxus asked still grinning. "I'm not their baby sitter I'm their big sister I'm supposed to worry about them. Anyway isn't it the same with you for Freed and the others?" Mira asked turning her head to face him. "Are you kidding me? Do I have "Sap" tattooed on my forehead or something? I don't have to worry about them cuz I trust them to handle themselves." Laxus said. "Aww Laxus you said you trust them, you really do care." Mira said in a teasing tone.
"Sh-shut up." Laxus grumbled looking away from the demon. "Well should we head inside or what?" Laxus asked changing the subject. "Okay sure." Mira said as she followed after the blonde.
Suddenly Mira felt a wave of light-headedness and wobbled a little before toppling over. Expecting to feel the sting of the concrete ground Mira was surprised when her face become buried in something firm and warm and she felt two large hands wrap around her shoulders.
Mira slowly lifted her head and was surprised when she found her hands pressed against Laxus' chest and his hands encased her pale shoulders. His light grey eyes looking down into her ocean blue ones with concern. "Hey are you okay? You sick or something? Need me to take you to a doctor or that old hag?" Laxus continued his bombardment of questions the worry in his voice becoming more and more apparent with each question.
Mirajane just kept staring at him for a while. He was…..worried about her. Laxus Dreyar was worried about her. Does he care about me? The very thought caused Mirajane to blush. "Your cheeks are heating up you must have a fever or something, I'm taking you to the infirmary." Laxus said before taking Mirajane into his arms and carrying her bridal style through the guild.
Mira's face just turned red and all she could do was stutter out nonsense at the start but she couldn't help but feel so calm and safe being carried by Laxus' muscular arms. Luckily for them the guild was in its regular chaotic state and Laxus practically ran through everyone, the only one who seemed to notice was Evergreen who spotted them out of the corner of her eye as Laxus called over his grandfather and they entered the infirmary.
"Okay now I know he's got a thing for her." Evergreen thought aloud, "Talkin' to yerself Ever? What's the matter? Missin' Elfman? He ain't even been gone five minutes and yer already goin' cuckoo?" Bixlow asked slyly with his dolls repeated the word Elfman and cuckoo. "Shut up!" Evergreen yelled blushing while swinging her fan at Bixlow while Freed just sighed at his friends' immaturity.
"I'm telling you guys I'm fine, I just tripped is all." Mira said now laying in one of the infirmary beds. "Quit trying to act tough your cheeks and face were bright red a second ago." Laxus said with his arms crossed.
That was because of you baka! Mirajane thought. "Mira Laxus may be right. I've noticed that you've been looking really tired recently." Makarov said sharing his grandson's concerns. "Not you too Master." Mira said with a whine. "We're serious Mira after the battle with Tartarus you could barely stand and despite that you've still been working none stop around the guild. Helping with the repairs, working your regular shifts at the bar as well as managing the mission and job records for everyone. You've been pushing yourself too much." Makarov reasoned.
"You two are over thinking this, yes I admit maybe I have been doing too much multi-tasking but I promise that I'm fine you can even ask Elfman and Lisanna when they get back." Mira said with her same kind smile. Makarov just sighed like nearly every other member of Fairy Tail Mira was incredibly stubborn. "Okay well can you at least take the rest of today and tomorrow off and try and get some rest. For our sakes otherwise we won't be able to stop worrying." Makarov asked.
"Fair enough I'll do as you say Master. I wouldn't want to get everyone worked up over little ol' me." Mirajane said getting out of the bed. "Hey don't talk like that of course I'm gonna worry!" Laxus said suddenly shocking both Mirajane and Makarov. When he realized what he had said Laxus blushed. "I mean of course we're gonna worry! I mean Fairy Tail's one big family right? So of course we're worry." Laxus said averting his gaze from the barmaids who smiled at his comment. Makarov just narrowed his eyes at his grandson. What's with him? He thought.
"Well I'll be going now." Mira said as she started to leave. "I'll walk you home." Laxus said once again shocking both Mira and Makarov. "What? Don't want you fainting in the middle of the street." Laxus said explaining his statement. "Okay thank you Laxus." Mira said with an especially warm smile. "N-no problem." Laxus said blushing a little. "Well let's get going." Laxus said as he lead Mirajane out of the guild without incident although they Laxus was almost hit by a flying Natsu who made the grave mistake of making Levy tear up by spilling his drink on one of her favourite books and a crying levy meant that someone was going to feel the wrath of a certain in denial Iron Dragon Slayer.
It didn't take them very long to reach the Strauss family residence of course being Fairy Tail's main barmaid Mirajane had to live close to the guild so she could do her job properly.
"Thanks for walking me home Laxus I really appreciate it." Mira said as she opened the front door to let herself in. "No big deal. So….uh d-do you um want me t-to stay for a while?" Laxus asked looking at the ground and scratching the back of his head while blushing for the hundredth time that day. Dammit why was he so nervous around this woman, was the only thing that came to his mind as he tried to make sense of his recent behaviour.
"Wh-why do you want to stay?" Mira asked drawing random patterns on her front door with her right hand's index finger. "Well you know I just wanna make sure you don't pass out as soon as I take my eyes off you." Laxus explained stuffing his hand in his pockets. "Uh well sure if you want to." Mirajane said holding the door open as the lightning mage entered.
The living room was rather spacious and a little bare but it felt cosy you could definitely tell that this was the home of a loving family just by standing in it one room.
Must be nice. Laxus thought his lips arching slightly at the thought of a loving family, sure the Fairy Tail guild was made up of pyros, strippers, stalkers and guys with too many piercings it was still and would always be his family and yet he it would be nice if there was a blood relative other that his grandfather that Laxus could consider family.
"Laxus are you okay?" Mira said, he had benn standing in silence for at least two minutes now. "Hmm? Oh yeah I'm fine. Sorry a lot of crap just popped into my head all of a sudden." Laxus said, "Anything I can help with?" Mira asked with concern. "Nah it's all good." Laxus said but Mira didn't seem convinced and start walking towards the Dragon Slayer. "Are you sure? Because if you ever nee-OW!" Mira was interrupted when Laxus suddenly poked her forehead with his index and middle fingers. "Hey isn't it my job to look after you today?" Laxus asked with a smirk.
"Oh be quiet you! You didn't have to jab me like that." Mira said puffing out her cheeks and pouting. Despite being the guilds iconic motherly figure she could be the most childish at times even more so than Natsu. "Okay I'm sorry geez. Ya mind if I use your bathroom real quick?" Laxus asked. "Not at all if you go down the hallway it's the second door on the right?" Mira said pointing down the hall. "Okay thanks I'll be a minute don't go passin' out on me while I'm gone." Laxus teased as he walked away.
"Just do your business already!" Mira said accompanied by another pout.
While Laxus was washing his hands in the sink he couldn't help but remember Mira's face after he'd poked her. Cute. Thought as he dried his hands, when he returned to the living room he was surprised to find Mira sound asleep on her sofa with a few snow white locks falling over her gently closed eyes and a rhythm of gentle breaths escaping her slightly parted lips.
Thought I told her not to pass out on me. Laxus thought pretending to be annoyed when he was actually amused. Deciding he couldn't just leave her there he took her into his arms ever so gently as not to disturb her slumber.
He was able to find her bedroom rather quickly with Elfman's room having several posters of the word man in bold and Lisanna's room was a little girly while Mira's room was plainly normal. After setting her down onto the bed and pulling the covers over her Laxus couldn't help but stare at Mira's face ne had never seen her look so…peaceful.
"Sleep well Mirajane."Laxus whispered as he gently pushed a few strands of hair out of her face and behind her ear. As he exited the room and then he house he seemed to fail to notice Mira smile slightly in her sleep when he whispered her name.
Okay guys that's chapter two done I have to say I'm really enjoying writing this. Thanks to everyone who favourite and followed this story it means a lot. Please try and leave some reviews and I'll update as soon as life permits me.
