An Ominous Beau

Chapter 2

"Apparently, you're half wrong and half right." The man lifted her hand to his face and placed a soft mellow kiss on it. The pinkish tint from Lucy couldn't just disappear from all of this.

"…What do you mean?" Somehow, he never failed to impress her. It was as if he was embedding a captivation spell on the girl.

"Come here tomorrow…" Was all that he could say. It was more like a demand rather than a request and with those petty little actions that he created, Lucy tugged the bottom of her lips downward.

The cavalier-like man released his grip on her then quickly strode along the pathway to the direction of the manor.

"Hmph…Such a sham person…" Lucy uttered to herself and eventually headed back to the manor.

"Tomorrow…"The word was stuck inside her mind and kept repeating like a song.


Normal POV

Birds were happily chirping for the lingering sun was up over the vast sky line. A light groan was heard in the wide room, following by the sounds of a creaking bed.

"Mistress, please wake up…" A calm voice was heard "Don't you have somewhere to attend to?" The woman who served the Heartfilias nudged the golden haired beauty under the covers of a blanket.

"A little while, please…and didn't I tell you to call me Lucy…" She still had her eyes shut as she stated the words. She wasn't just beneficial to wake up so early in the first part of a day.

"But, Mistre-Miss Lucy?" The servant sighed at her mistress still sleeping form, and had no clue what to do next.

The heiress dove her head onto a couple of soft pillows and tried to continue her slumber but, the girl realized something. Her memory was a bit unkempt but, she still remembered the day before today.

"I'm not allowed to tell you that, yet…"

A pair of dark brown eyes slowly opened as her recollection of thoughts returned piece by piece…

"Apparently, you're half wrong and half right."

"…What do you mean?"

"Come here tomorrow…"

Lucy widened her orbs then quickly stood a sitting position on the mattress in which did a great job in startling the servant.

"Please prepare my attire, quickly if I add to it." The blond affirmed as she pulled off the blanket around her body.

"Y-Yes, Miss Lucy…!" The woman bowed down and ran to get the clothing in a jiffy.

Lucy headed to the bath room and took a quicker shower. Droplets of water covered her bare body, and the feeling was exhilarating. After that, she went out of the said room, only clad in a white bath robe.

There stood her own personal servant, waiting for her return. A Victorian yellow strapped sweet heart dress was presented with a corset and bloomers at the side.

"Ah, Miss Lucy!" The servant exclaimed as she hurried to the said lady "Please let me help you with your garments." A warm smile spread across her face and Lucy did the same.

"Suit yourself…"


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Her silken hair was braided at the front and a cream etiquette shoulder shawl was over her. Lucy looked like an art of perfection as if she was a piece of an expensive painting.

"We're here, Mistress." A low voice resounded to her ears and the neighing of the horses followed by it. She turned to face the window of the stopped carriage and a vast manor covered her view.

"Ah…" Lucy showed a soft expression yet her stoic face seemed to be replaced by curiousness. The lady came out of the carriage and headed to her own destination.

She was already eager to meet him yet she didn't know why…

"Welcome, Miss Heartfilia!"

A line of servants had bowed down and greeted her as they knew of her arrival. The Heartfilia's heiress just nodded slightly at the welcoming voices then headed to the same place where the man told her to meet him.

As she descended out the manor, she retraced her steps and followed the path full of roses, and not to mention the same rosy archway that she stood below it before. A stone seat was nearing her view but, a figure clad in black was sitting on it.

It was him…

And she knew it…

The wind blew hard and tasseled leaves flew about. Lucy stood behind the man with her dainty hands clasped together.

"…You're Gray Fullbuster, right?" She stated. The seated person turned around with a witty smirk on his lips.

"Were you that interested?" Gray raised a brow with the same old amusing look "You even looked up for clues about me." Each step he took painted Lucy's cheeks with a blooming rose.

"N-No I'm not…" Lucy huffed out with an embarrassed expression.

"But, too bad. You left out one thing." He crossed his arms. His raven locks subsided through the windy air.

"What do you mean?"

"Do you really know who I am?"

"Aren't you Gray-"

A finger lifted up her chin, much to her surprise. His face was nearing hers that was full of vivid colors of pink and red.

"Lucy~" Gray quiescently rolled his tongue "I am your fiancée."

It was a moment before her eyes became as wide as tea saucers. An unbelievable expression threatened to leave her.

"P-Pardon me?" Lucy was jumbled with thoughts and finally knew the reason why he kissed her in the first place.

"Yesterday, you and your father made a little trip to my manor…" He trailed off and released her chin "It was because he and my father planned the marriage between their own children."

The heiress had too much to take in but, a piece of her was overly rejoiced by the news.

"…Then." Lucy left her astonished expression, exchanging it with a serene gaze.

"Please take good care of me, my lady." Gray took her hand in his and traced his soft lips along the back of her hand, leaving a kiss that didn't dare to disappear.

"Ah…" Much to her surprised features, Lucy gave a tired sigh and watched her 'fiancée' composed his self.

"Do you have any say in it?" Blue eyes as dark as the sky continuously stared at lifeless looking brown ones, bearing a hole onto her orbs.

"No, I'm appeased as what it is." A small smile made its way up to her luscious lips. It battled with the sun's rays and Gray could only describe it with only one word…

Beautiful.

No other can withstand her reticent smile. He was enchanted by it, and a bit of burden was lifted off by the sight.

"Why?"

"Because you're quite interesting…" She scratched her pinkish cheek with a finger and tried to avoid his glance.

Gray stood shock for a moment before a chuckle was heard from him.

"W-Why are you laughing?!" Lucy puffed out her words with a taunting look. Her hands made its way up to her hips and glared knives at her company.

"It's nothing!" Gray lifted both of his hands in defense with a flushed face. He lowered his hands and in one swift move, he grabbed Lucy's petite shoulders and leveled his lips near her ear.

"…Lucy…" He whispered her name and began to tell her something that only the two of them should know. A secret that shouldn't be spread easily.

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"Fine by me but, you'll obviously lose." A victorious smirk grew on Lucy's features. She turned around and began to walk back to the manor with a hand waving goodbye…


Mademoiselle's Notes:

So...

According to the poll, Gray got the most votes.

*COUGH*Though I was expecting it to be Sting*COUGH*

Sigh...I'm still irritated about the fact that my files are erased...T...T

But don't worry, I'll get my other stories done sooner...if possible...

This one was only written to appease my entertainment...

By the way, I will never reveal what Gray whispered to Lucy...unless-nevermind!


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