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Hehe, sorry for the wait! I just didn't really feel like writing this and I kinda had half a chapter for two months. Anyway, sorry again, but I hope you like it :)
Warning:
I do not own Fairy Tail, Hiro Mashima does!
Characters might be OOC!
I just sneezed so hard, it hurt (ow my nose).
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Chapter 2: Stupid Stalkers
Laxus let out an irritated sigh as he dragged his hand through his hair and slouched in his office chair. He hadn't got any work done. All because of that stupid blonde that he met on the rooftop. The sweet smile on her cute little face seemed to be branded in his mind. In almost all his life he had never seen someone smile so sincere and so, he couldn't really describe it, but care free. In this hectic and selfish world people only thought about themselves first, and then they would see to the other problems. Businesses, money, finances and more money. People never thought about others, select a few, but even those who did, were never one hundred percent free. This girl though, her eyes shone in happiness and her smile radiated warmth. Damn her! Why couldn't he just stop thinking about her?
He let out another sigh and stared at his computer. All different kinds of numbers and calculations flashed on his screen. Man he hated his job, but what could be do? He got kicked out of his own father's company and besides, the pay wasn't all too bad here. Taking a glance at the clock he saw it was almost quarter to seven, meaning he was almost done for the day. He quickly typed a few more calculations until the clock signalled the end of the day. He saved all his files and got up from his desk chair. Taking his coat and bag he entered the elevator to go down. It chimed and opened to the ground floor, he walked out and gave a curt nod to his fellow colleges before pushing open the large glass doors. Once outside the traffic noise could immediately be heard and he cringed at the loud noise. He always had sensitive hearing and the loud city noise wasn't helping.
"Hey there!" a chirpy voice suddenly said behind him.
He flinched and swivelled around to see who was talking to him. "Behind you dummy," the high pitched voice chirped again.
He turned around and looked down. Before him stood the chirpy blond, a huge smile on her face and her hands clasped behind her back. His eyes widened and he stumbled back a little. The girl he was so bothered by the whole time, was standing right in front of him.
"W-What the hell?!" he stammered. "Have you been waiting for me the whole time here?" he asked now glaring slightly at her.
Her smile never wavered and she stared up at him with her huge chocolate brown eyes, "Of course! Why wouldn't I?" she asked and cocked her head to the side.
He sweatdropped slightly, "Because we don't know each other," he said pointing out the obvious.
"Heeeee?!" she said in disbelieve as her eyes widened. "Of course we do! Remember, I told you my name," she said with a pout.
He frowned, "What?" She looked at him with a disappointed frown and he sighed. Great, now she had made him feel bad, just a little. He racked his brain and tried hard to remember what she had said. The inspirational words she had told him flashed through his mind and again he was baffled about the fact that such a small bratty girl could be so philosophical. But she did not say her name at that time and then he also remembered she had never told him her secret. He felt a little annoyance bubble in him again and he was about to yell at her when a single word passed his mind.
"Lucy," he muttered.
She perked up and her huge smile took its place again, "Yes! You remembered! See, we do know each other," she said happily and threw her arms up in victory.
He snapped out of his daze and looked back down, "That still doesn't mean we know each other! I mean, you don't even know my name," he said raising his voice a little again.
"Well, then tell me," she said simply and looked up at him expectantly.
He frowned and gritted his teeth, "That is not what I meant. Just get lost okay, go back home or something kid," he said and waved at a random direction.
She frowned, "You just said that we didn't know each other properly because I did not know your name, so the least you can do is tell me. And I am not a kid! I am eighteen!" she said annoyed.
"Listen, that's not how it works. Don't you have places to go or something," he said holding his ground.
She glared up at him and crossed her arms, "I am not leaving till you tell me your name!" she said and grinned smugly as she looked away.
"Fine then," he said and simply started walking away.
"Wha-? Hey!" she shouted and ran after him. "That's not fair!" she said trying hard to keep up with his long strides.
A tic mark formed on his fore head and he stopped, making her bump into his back. "Listen, I do not want to know you okay! It never works out anyway, so just get lost!" he shouted at her, making several people turn to look at him.
She did not waver, but just stared up at him with an emotionless face, "That doesn't mean I don't want to get to know you. You seem nice deep down even if you can't see it from the outside. Besides, I don't have anywhere particular to go anyway," she said and shrugged.
He gaped at her. He couldn't believe it, what was wrong with her? In a way he was touched, just a little, by the way she wanted to know him, but he knew better. New things did not work out for him. He didn't need the difficulties of getting to know someone new and going through all of the acquaintance crap. He was fine as he was and even though he always said he hated being alone, he much rather stayed out of all the bullshit and keep to his three best friends. If he could keep them that was.
He let out a large grunt of frustration and turned around. Maybe if he was fast enough he could just out run her. Yes, that was it. She was relatively small and he was very tall. He could easily out walk her even. He smirked, yet he felt something pull at his heart. Something he hadn't felt in quite a while, something quite unfamiliar to him. It told him to stay and to talk to her, get to know her. He shook his head and kept on walking in a fast walk pace, not looking behind him.
He had to take the metro since he lived at the edge of the city, in the what more calmer parts. He luckily had a pass, so he easily went passed the gates and jumped onto his metro. He sighed in relief as he noticed that she was nowhere to be seen, but yet again his heart pulled. He gulped and tried hard to ignore it. How could such an annoying kid have so much effect on him. He did not like the feeling, it was a sign of weakness, as his father would say. He got out of the station and started heading towards his house. It was a simple two story, two bedroom and one and a half bathroom house that fitted all his needs. It was actually next to a small lake, which made him choose the place. It was a little empty at times when he was all on his own, but he did not mind it, the quiet was satisfying at times.
"HEY YOU STUPID FART FACE WAIT UP!"
No. Way. Laxus' eyes widened and he slowly turned around. With her hands on her knees, panting and trying to catch her breath, was Lucy. She looked back up, her face flushed, and gave him her scariest glare –which was not very frightening.
"It's rude to just walk away from people!" she shouted and pointed an accusing finger at him.
A huge scowl made its way on his face and he stalked up to her. With his most intimidating glare he looked down at her. She gulped and backed away slightly. "How. Many. Times. Must. I. Say. It," he seethed through gritted teeth.
She gulped again and stood tall, "L-Like I said! I want to get to know you! And I was not leaving till you give me your name," she said, but the slightly frightened look on her face gave her away.
He gave a sigh in defeat, "You can follow me all you want, but it won't work," he said and started walking in the other direction again.
She simply followed him, taking small skips between her steps to keep up with him. She just kept her mouth shut and looked at the setting sun. The soft streaks of orange and yellow painting the evening skies and the soft song calling of cicada's could be heard in the trees. She began humming a soft tune. It felt oddly relaxing to Laxus and he closed his eyes, enjoying the sound of her singing. It was sweet, melodic and it gave your heart warm tingles. He wasn't going to admit it out loud, but it made a sense of assurance wash over him. He opened his eyes again and saw that he had conveniently stopped just in front of his house. He opened the small wooden gate and fished out his keys from his bag. He swiftly unlocked his door and when he stepped in, swiftly slammed it shut. Right in Lucy's face.
"Hey!" he heard her shout from the other side of the door.
"What?" he asked as he threw his jacket on the table.
"Why did you slam the door in my face?" she asked in annoyance.
"I never said that I would let you in," he yelled back and he could practically feel her glaring at him through the door.
"I'm still not leaving, just so that you know it!" she shouted and kicked the door with her foot.
He sighed and walked into his kitchen while he loosened his tie. She sure was persistent, he thought to himself and took out some left overs that his friends had brought over yesterday. After warming it up in the microwave he seated himself at the table to eat it. His kitchen window looked out over the lake and he often liked to stare out of it when he would eat. However when he looked at it today, it made him choke on his food. Sitting along the lake was Lucy, with her feet dipped into the water and her hand stroking the surface of the lake. She had her back turned on him and her golden blond hair swayed in the wind. Laxus gulped and tore his eyes from her, forcing himself to look at his food. He was not going to give into her. He was Laxus Dreyar! Hard handed, strong willed and didn't give a crap about others. Why should he push all of that away for a brat?
He looked up as a faint rumble resonated through the sky. Dark grey clouds started to form in the skies and he glanced back at Lucy. Surely she would go home now that it was going to rain? He tore his gaze back to his food and forced his focus on his rice. After he finished and cleaned up his dishes, a soft patter sounded on his window. Small droplets fell from the sky and landed on the floor. He looked at the lake, where Lucy still sat with her hand up, catching the droplets in her palm. Laxus started to feel bad again, but she could just leave if it started raining, so there was no reason for him to give her shelter. He watched as the droplets became bigger and the sky turn darker. A flash of lightning lightened the dark sky for a chaste moment before turning black again. He grimaced as he watched Lucy. She still hadn't moved from her spot and her white dress was soaked now.
"God dammit," he muttered as he yanked the door open and stalked towards her.
She looked up surprise as he put a rather harsh hand on her shoulder. "L-Laxus wha-?" he immediately cut her off and picked her up by the waist.
"Don't play innocent now, or I'll throw you in the river," he grumbled and carried her inside. Once inside he dropped her on the couch and fetched a towel from his bathroom, which he then threw in her face. "You did this on purpose!" he yelled angrily.
She giggled and started towelling her hair, "I knew you had a kind spot in you, that's all," she said and smirked playfully.
Laxus grumbled some incomprehensible words and took a sneak glance at her cleavage, which had become very clear because of the rain. She continued to dry herself while he glued his sight onto the wall in front of him.
"So, do you want to play a game?" she asked and quirked an eyebrow.
A tick mark formed on his head and he threw a pillow at her, "NO!"
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