Don't Force Me to Love You
Chapter 2: Classmates
There's not much to do when your parents won't take you anywhere during school holidays... Other than reading and watching TV, I'm writing. English is my second language so please forgive me for the mistakes.
I do not own Fairy Tail
"And that's why..."
"I like you."
Jellal left Ezra speechless as her eyes widen . She did not expect him to like her let alone confess. Her heart was beating fast and her cheeks redden. Jellal, on the other hand, smirked. I wonder who she's gonna react…
His thoughts were interrupted when Erza punch him in the chest. "Ugh..." he coughed as he clutched his chest where Erza punched him. "Words like that... It's better you say that to cute girls who are soft!" she said and walked away. What is he trying to pull? No one will like a girl like me. Jellal coughed again and smile. "Yup. She is very interesting." he said to himself.
"Erza!" an all to familiar voice called out to her. Erza spun around only to see her blonde friend walking towards her. "Oh, hello, Lucy." Erza greeted her. Lucy is one of Erza's best friend and she is from a rich family just like Erza. The Heartfillia Konzern. However, only few including Erza knows about this. "Guess what? I was in the journalism club meeting and I heard there's a new guy in school." Lucy said excitedly but Erza's face fell. "What's wrong, Erza?" Lucy asked. Erza shook her head. "Nothing. Let's go to class." She walked away leaving Lucy confused but shortly followed Erza.
The classroom was as lively as ever when the two girls walked in. "What's going on again?" Erza sighed. A petite blue haired girl spun around. "Good morning, Erza, Lucy." she greeted them. "Hi, Levy. Is Natsu and Gray fighting again?" Lucy said. Levy nodded. Erza stood on her toes and saw two guys wrestling; one with black hair and another is… pink.
"Just give up, you flame brain!" The black haired, Gray, yelled head locking the pinkette. "No way, you exhibitionist!" Natsu escaped from his headlock and punch him. Gray dodged it and kicked Natsu in the stomach. But thanks to Natsu's fast reflexes, he was able to dodge the blow. "Who says I'm an exhibitionist, huh? Fire loser?" Gray said. "Who says I'm a flame brain, stripper?" Natsu smirked. Instead of stopping them, their classmate was cheering them on. "Go, Natsu!" a short silver haired girl, Lisanna, cheered. Next to her, a girl with blue hair was cheering for Gray. "Gray-sama! Juvia is cheering for you!" she squealed.
"Okay, that's enough!" Erza yelled. The class turned quiet as the starred at Erza. Everyone knew no matter how reckless Erza is, she could not tolerate fighting nor undisciplined actions. This gained her the title Demon Disciplinarian. No one dare to make Erza angry unless they have a death wish. However, Natsu was stupid enough to challenge her. Despite this, Natsu and Gray is also Erza's best friend. "W-we were j-just getting along, E-Erza." Gray stuttered as he put his arm around Natsu's neck. "Aye, sir.. I mean ma'am.." Natsu said following Gray's example.
Erza and the rest sighed at the two pathetic actions. "Erza! The teacher's coming!" Lucy said, her head sticking out of the door. Quickly, everyone raced back to their seats. Erza's seat was in the front row and was also in between Lucy and an empty seat. "Erza... You interrupted a good fight. We were just about to know who was stronger. Me or stripper?" Natsu, who sat behind Erza, whined. Before Erza could reply, the door slid open revealing the teacher. A dark skinned man with short hair that is red on one side and white on the other. We wears a dark red shirt with a black tie hanging loosely around his neck. In his hands were some books and a can of soda. "Mornin', kids." he said with a grin on his face. "Good morning, Scorpio-sensei." the students greet back in unison. He walked towards the teacher's desk and set down his books. "Alright, kiddos, let's make this quick. I have a surprise for ya." he said, leaning on the edge of the desk.
"The school burned down and we can go home now?" Natsu asked. Scorpio took a sip from the soda and sighed. "As you can see, Natsu, since you're not blind the school is still standing and no. You cannot go home yet." Scorpio said. A few students including Natsu groaned. "Well, anyways-" Scorpio started. "You just dumped Aquarius-sensei and you're so depress you're letting us go home early?" Natsu interrupted. Scorpio twitched and threw the now empty soda can at Natsu's head. "I did not dump her!" Scorpio said angrily while Natsu rubbed his face. "Scorpio-sensei, please continue." Lucy said sending a glare at Natsu for interrupting. "Thanks, Lucy." Scorpio smiled at the brightest girl in the class. "Well, we have a new student."
Erza's ears perked up. New student? Oh hell, no... "New kid, come in." Scorpio said nodding towards the door. All eyes turn to the door as the new kid walked in. Erza's face fell. It was the blue haired guy, Jellal. Jellal scanned the room and his eyes landed on Erza and smirked. "New kid, tell us about ya self." Scorpio said. Jellal faced the class, his eyes never leaving Erza. "Jellal." he said. Everyone sweat dropped. "New kid, when I say 'tell us about ya self,' I mean more than just your name. Like ya hobbies, likes and dislikes." Scorpio explained. Jellal nodded. "My hobbies are reading and playing chess. I like to have a game of chess and I don't like losing in chess." he said. Everyone stared at him dumbfounded. Erza looked at him weirdly. Is everything about him includes chess? "Any questions?" he asked. Several hands shot up. "What's your last name?" Lisanna asked. Jellal hesitated. "Uh..." he said. "Well?" Gray said impatiently.
"Lockser. His last name is Lockser." Juvia said, her arms folded her arms across her chest. Everyone stared at Juvia and then at Jellal. "WHAT?!" They yelled. Jellal narrowed his eyes at Juvia but it immediately softened. "Juvia, long time no see." Jellal said. "We would see each other more if you'd visit Juvia often." she stated. "I'm sorry." he apologize. "Wait, what? Are you guys siblings?" A very confused Lucy asked. "Cousins." they both said at the same time. "Any more questions?" Jellal said, not wanting to stress the question more.
This time Erza raised her hand. "Why is your face tattooed?" She asked with a stone cold face. "When I was younger, I was the oldest of triplets. My younger brothers like to pretend to be each other. I got tired of that so I put a tattoo where people can see." he explained. "Just because you're brothers switch identities, Jellal? You are not telling the entire truth." Juvia said. "Juvia, you've always been the one to tell my father everything I did." Jellal said while Juvia cocked her head. "As the oldest, it is my responsibility to take over the family business. My brothers and I are identical. Impossible to who's who. This is the reason why I tattooed my face." Jellal said as he touch his tattoo. Erza heard a hint of sadness in his voice. Is there more secrets as to why he tattooed his face?
"All righty then. Enough introducing. New kid, you can sit there." Scorpio said, pointing at the empty desk between Erza and Juvia. Erza's face fell. "Scorpio-sensei, I'd prefer this seat empty." Erza said. Scorpio shook his head. "Demon Dis- Er… I mean, Erza, this is the only empty seat in class." He said, gesturing Jellal to sit. "Also, Erza, do you mind helping Jellal out? You know, tell him the topics we've covered and such." Scorpio said. Erza nodded. She could not say no to a teacher. Especially, her homeroom teacher. "Yes."
"Awesome! Right let's continue with the lesson." Scorpio said opening one of his books. Erza felt eyes on her and she was right when she saw Jellal staring at her. "Stop being weird and open your textbook." She hissed at him. Jellal chuckle. "A monkey girl like you still cares for your studies." He smiled. Erza quickly turn her attention to Scorpio who was writing something on the blackboard. Stupid. Idiot. Baka. Dummy. Can't he take NO for an answer?
Jellal watched Erza as she cursed him in her mind when someone slap his arm. He turn to see a rather moody Juvia. "Juvia suggests that you do not disturb Erza. Did not you hear what Scorpio-sensei called her? Demon Disciplinarian. She does not need a man." Juvia whisper scolded him. "Juvia, it's my life. I'm gonna make her mine whether you like or not." He replied. "Don't piss Juvia off or else she'll tell everyone your real last name." Juvia narrowed her eyes. "Be glad Juvia even helped you."
Jellal sighed and nodded. Juvia had turn cunning since the last time he saw her three years ago. She never really liked Jellal out of his brothers. But she was right. If she did not help him, he would have told everyone the truth. "But just you wait, Juvia, cuz Jellal is gonna make you eat your words." He teased. Juvia narrowed eyes and mouthed, Juvia will kill you. Jellal chuckled inwardly and turn to Erza. "So… I believe you haven't shown me everything yet?"
I seriously did not know how to end this since this scene was not in the manga. However, Erza punching Jellal was. It's so cute how Erza refuse to believe Jellal has a crush on her. Tsundere, much? Anyway I wanna thank Erza Scarlet Titania giving me a name for Erza's father. I'm gonna go with Heizo Scarlet. For those who want to read the real manga, gomen ne but I couldn't find a link. I bought the manga in a market. I'll try searching for it more though.
Anyway, review and happy 10.11.12! :)