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Well, hello there! If you are reading this, you most likely took the time to read the first chapter, which I thank you for! Hopefully, you also reviewed it, as some feedback would be REALLY helpful! If not, it doesn't matter, because you MIGHT review after this chapter! As I said before, I have this story planned out, and there WILL be a poll, so stay tuned for frequent updates this summer!
DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN ANYTHING PERTAINING TO THE FAIRY TAIL MANGA/ANIME. EVERYTHING PERTAINING TO THE FAIRY TAIL ANIME/MANGA BELONGS TO HIRO MASHIMA AND/OR TV TOKYO CORPORATION (NOT SURE ABOUT TV TOKYO, THOUGH).
A Purrfect Life Chapter 2: Getting Serious
2 Years After the S-Class Trials on Tenrou Island. . . .
Happy sipped his glass of milk, and put it down with a satisfied smile. Two years ago, Fairy Tail's S-Class trials had been interrupted by the dark guild Grimoire Heart, which proceeded to destroy their exams and severely injure everyone on the island. However, they had managed to turn the tables on Grimoire Hearts' Master Hades, or the second Fairy Tail master Purehito, when Natsu, Lucy, Erza, Gray, Wendy, Charle, Pantherlily and himself had attacked together. After that, everyone who had participated in the S-Class trial (even Loke, though he was a spirit) was awarded the status of S-Class mage. Now, they were all powerful mages, who took on really dangerous jobs for huge amounts of jewels. But that wasn't all that Happy had got out of the trials. It was now common knowledge that Happy had "hooked up" with Charle during the trials, and they were now going steady as a couple.
Happy remembered their first date with a blush on his face. It had been right after the S-Class Trials. He had taken Charle to a secluded area of Magnolia park one evening, thinking that she would like this better than a fancy restaurant. To his delight, he had turned out to be right, and Charle had loved the place and the picnic. (He also thought that the lack of fish of any sort had helped, though it had been tough for him to go without his favourite food on an occasion like this to calm him down). It was really awkward for them to get a conversation started, because (after all), they had professed their undying love for each other just a week ago. To Happy's eternal shame & embarrasment, he had started that date with the line "So, uh. . . How do you like the food?". It went downhill from there, and it seemed like nothing was going to come of this date, until Happy had started telling lame jokes out of desperation.
Those jokes salvaged the situation, with Charle laughing helplessly at Happy's antics. She wiped the tears from her eyes, stammering out "H-Happy, what are you doing? Hahahaha!" Happy grinned. His plan had worked! From there , the date went smoothly. However, what he had dreaded most came after the date. . . The dreaded meeting with the parents.
That was another thing. The day after the date, he and Charle had visited the Exceeds' new home and met with Shagotte (she insisted on being called that and not Queen Shagotte), and told them about their new relationship. They had taken it well, with Shagotte and Marl congratulating them, and Lucky patting Happy on the back and telling him he had grown into a man. Lucky had mentioned some things which made Happy blush profusely, but when Shagotte, Marl, & Charle had asked what it was he hastily replied "Nothing!", as it was not something that could be mentioned in public. The day ended with the revelation that Shagotte, Marl and Lucky were Charle and Happy's parents, respectively.
When he told them about the date they had already been on, Shagotte and Marl had squealed, and Lucky said more things that were inappropriate. They left then.
They had been continuing their relationship ever since then, but they had stuck to dates. Well. . . there was the time when Happy snuck into Charles' room at the girls' dorm and stayed the night (they just held each other for the night). He felt slightly guilty about that time, but he felt that it was okay because Charle didn't mind. They had never thought of getting more serious until they had been dating for two years. That was when they realized that they really loved each other. So, because of that, Happy was going to ask Charle out on a date, and this time, it wasn't going to be a simple evening at a ball, or at a restaurant, or at a park. Oh, no! This time, Happy was going to be serious and propose!
As soon as Charle walked in the door, he walked to the table she usually sat at and sat down. True to form, she sat there. "Happy!" She sounded pleasantly surprised. "Not that I'm not pleased to see you, but why are you sitting here?" Happy replied, "Well, Charle, I was just wondering if you would like to go on a date with me this evening." Charle giggled. "Of course, Happy! When have I said no to a date with you since Tenrou Island? Where to this time?" "Well, I thought that we would go to the local shokudo restaurant, Yōsei no Yoru." "Shokudo!" Charle seemed taken aback. "Okay! When do you want me to be ready?" "I'll pick you up from Fairy Hills by 7:00 P.M. and we'll walk to the restaurant. Is that okay?", said Happy. "It's fine," replied Charle. "See you there!"
Happy inwardly did a (haha) happy dance. 'Yes! Now, to get the ring.' He paused when he had that thought. 'Do I want to be serious with Charle?' The answer came almost immediately. 'Yes. I love Charle, as she loves me.'
Charle stared at Happy's back as he walked away. He was rubbing his hands together in glee, and she wasn't sure what that meant. "So, Happy asked you on another date this time.", said Wendy, breaking Charle's focus. "Yes," replied Charle. She didn't like Wendy's tone. It sounded like she was teasing! "Why?", said Charle suspiciously. "Nothing, nothing!", said Wendy hastily. "It's just. . . Yōsei no Yoru is a high-class restaurant, so. . . I thought that this was a special occasion." Charle started. That was right! Maybe that was why Happy had been rubbing his hands. "You're right.", she murmured. 'But, what could he be planning? I don't think it is. . . no, Happy wouldn't do that. No way! That's not Happy's style at all.' Relaxing, she said aloud "Well, we'll see what it is tonight."
"Charle?" "Yes, Wendy.", replied Charle. "Maybe you should put that dress you bought last week to use. I mean, this seems like a special occasion." 'Wendy's right' She smirked when she thought of Happy's reaction. 'He's going to get the shock of his life.'
Night, 6:56 P.M.
The doorbell at Fairy Hills rang, causing every girl to jump. Every one but Charle didn't know who was there, and so they were surprised when they saw Happy standing outside the door. He had a black suit on, and wore a necktie and black pants, which was cause for even more confusion. "Happy, you aren't allowed to be here. This is the girls' dorm, remember?", said Lisanna. "I'm here to pick up Charle." "Charle?" "What is it? I'm here. What. . .oh, Happy! I'm ready now! Happy? Happy!" She waved her hand in front of his face. "Happy, snap out of it!"
Happy, on the other hand, was too busy staring at Charle's dress to notice what she said. She was wearing a light blue dress with a V-neck and spaghetti straps, and she had a bright white rhinestone necklace on. She seemed to sparkle, white skin radiant in the evening. He was too taken aback by her beauty to do anything, and so it was only after a few minutes that he noticed Charles' waving hand and her gentle smile. "Hello? Earth to Happy!" Startled, he jumped, causing Charle to giggle. "Charle! S-sorry about that. Anyway, ready to go?" Saying yes, Charle wrapped her arm around Happys', and they walked off to the restaurant. Looking at them, all the girls were shocked and envious, with each one wishing that certain people *cough**cough* would go out with them too.
On the way there, Charle decided to ask Happy about his odd behaviour at the guild. She tentatively asked "Happy?". "Yes, Charle?", replied Happy. "Um, no offense, but you were acting strange in the guild today." "None taken, but how do you mean, acting strange?" "Well. . . when you asked me out. . . you seemed really excited and nervous, and afterwards, you rubbed your hands together and said yes, like you had accomplished something big. And, the restaurant, instead of our regular picnic. . . I don't mind, Happy, actually, I love it! But, are you doing anything special today?" Happy grew very nervous when he heard this. 'Darn! I was careless! I should have known she would notice. Well, she'll find out after dinner, so. . . I suppose its' alright.' Aloud, he said "Oh, uh, I have a special surprise planned for today." "What is it?", asked Charle, curious. "You'll see after dinner.", replied Happy. "Anyway, here we are!"
The food was exquisite, perfect for Charle. Happy joked and she laughed, having the time of her life. She loved Happy, and he loved her. And this surprise he was planning. . . he seemed really excited about it, so, whatever it was, she was sure that it was something important. . . 'He was nervous also. He's planning to break up! No, that's not it. . . . He would have been a lot more nervous otherwise. But then, what can it be?' She was brought out of her thoughts by the sound of plates clinking as they were taken away, and saw Happy getting up to pay the bill. She automatically stood up and held the hand that Happy offered her, passively going wherever he took her. When they stopped, she realized that they were in the park where they came on their first date, and she wondered why they went here rather than going to the dorm.
Happy turned around, and she was taken aback by the serious look he had on his face. "Charle," he began, "You know I love you. That's not what I came here to tell you. We have been dating ever since Tenrou Island, and I enjoyed it. However, after several dates, I realized that I wanted to take our relationship to the next stage and become serious, so. . ." Charle was in a mental lockdown. He was going to. . to. . "Charle," Happy went down on one knee, pulling a ring out of his pocket "Will you marry me?" The simplicity stunned her. Happy loved her enough to do this. . . he wanted to be serious. She had never thought that his love for her was so serious! She never dreamt that Happy's love would be so dedicated. She had never doubted his love for her, but this was. . . . She teared up "Yes.", she whispered. "Huh?", Happy perked up. "Charle. . . did you. . " "Yes!", she shouted, smiling and crying.
They spent the rest of the night hugging each other, going back to the dormitory in the wee hours of the morning. Unbeknownst to them, all the girls from the dorm were watching, and surprised Charle when she walked into her room. Of course, they couldn't help noticing the ring on Charles' finger, realizing what Happy must have done. Charle made them promise to keep it a secret until she and Happy had their marriage ceremony and were joined in matrimony.
On his part, Happy was smiling the whole way home. Natsu asked what happened, but Happy refused to answer with a grin on his face. This only made Natsu more suspicious, but he let it go, deciding that Happy would tell him what it was in due time.
That night, Charle and Happy went to sleep, knowing that tomorrow was going to be a busy day. But they were secure in their knowledge that each loved the other, and were looking forward to engagement. Their was just their dread of what everyone would say once they found out. . .
Annd. . . CUT! Well, well, Happy got serious! About time! Hehehe! Please review! Don't worry, I won't suddenly stop publishing new chapters. I've got (almost) the whole thing worked out! Anyways, please review and see you next time! Fanatick, out!