2nd chapter. A bit longer, just like I promised. R&R!
"Oooh... Seems like someone like the cutie in front of him..." Sting teased, amused by his best friend's reaction.
Gray and Natsu snorted. Orga smirked. "Wow... I've never seen Rogue this... Dazzled before..." Gajeel and Freed finally tore their attention away from the strippers, and smirked at Rogue.
Rogue just stared at Lucy, ignoring his companions' and their stupid remarks. His attention was focused on Lucy and only her.
Lucy smiled flirtatiously. "Is there something wrong, cutie?" Rogue shook his head. 'Say something, you idiot...' Lucy traced her finger down his arm. She leaned in close to whisper in his ear. "Aren't you thirsty? It's really hot in here..."
Rogue clenched his fists. His eyes darkened with lust. 'What a tease...' "I'd like a beer..." He finally managed to say, but he had to force the words out. Lucy stood up straight, smiling. "Right away, Ro." She walked away, hips swaying slightly.
Rogue watched her go into the kitchen, his eyes dark with lust. What was she doing to him? Gajeel smirked. 'Wow... The effect she has on him...' He shook his head, chuckling.
As soon as she was out of sight, he blinked hard, shaking his head. Sting laughed. He punched Rogue playfully in the arm.
"That was intense, man! I've never seen you this way before!" Rogue glared at Sting. The blonde smirked. "I didn't know you could be... Human, Rogue..." Gray said, suppressing a laugh. Rogue glared at the men in silence. 'I swear I'm gonna kill you, Sting... '
"This is all your fault, Sting..." Rogue snarled. Sting laughed. "What?" He folded his arms. "You've just met a hottie because of me. A girl you obviously wanna fu-"
He was silenced by a punch to his cheek. Sting held his cheek, glaring at Rogue. "What the hell was that for, man?!"
Lucy leaned against the wall, clutching on to the menu. She let out a sigh of relief. She couldn't believe what she had just done!
She bit her lip. That was the first time she's ever flirted with a customer. 'Where did I get the confidence?' She closed her eyes as four giggling girls entered the kitchen. 'The way I acted earlier... That wasn't me! I mean it was, but... Where did that come from?'
"Hey, Lucy!"
Lucy opened her eyes. She smiled nervously at the four girls in front of her. A petite girl with wild, short blue hair rested her hand against the taller girl's forehead.
"Are you sick or something? Because you look really pale and you're shaking..." Lucy shook her head. "Of course not!" She squeaked. Levy frowned. "Mirajane, you ask her what's wrong, maybe she'll tell you what's wrong..."
A pretty, busty girl with long white hair raised an eyebrow. "Yeah right. What happened, Lucy?" Lucy didn't respond. A girl who looked similar to Mirajane, except she had short white hair and was slightly shorter in height, put a hand on the blonde's shoulder.
"Tell us what's wrong, Luce..." A girl with long, curly blue hair and dark blue eyes pleaded. Lucy smiled. "I'm fine, Juvia, Lisanna." The girls looked unconvinced, doubtful. "Really..." She cleared her throat. "We should get back to work. Before Big Brain explodes... Again."
"But..."
"I'm fine, Lev..." Lucy smiled reassuringly at Levy. She glanced at her watch. "Omigosh!" She opened the fridge and grabbed a bottle of beer. "I better get this to table three, see you guys later!" Lucy dashed out of the door, relieved to escape. 'If I didn't, I would've been drowned in questions... And I wouldn't have had any answers...'
Rogue couldn't move, he still couldn't speak. He just sat, frozen. Sting poked in the arm. He glanced worriedly at Midnight. Who hadn't spoken all night.
He didn't respond. Sting frowned. "Answer me, man! You haven't spoken all night? You were indifferent to the strippers! I mean, why'd you bother coming with us at all?"
Gajeel rolled his eyes. "Relax, Sting... You know he doesn't like to talk..." Freed nodded. "Yeah..." Sting sighed. "Sorry... I guess I'm freaking out because Rogue isn't talking..." Gray laughed. "The girl's presence really had a big impact on him..."
"Sorry it took me so long to get your beer!" Everyone turned their heads to see Lucy, blushing and breathing hard. She set down the bottle of beer in front of Rogue. He stared into her eyes. Lucy bit her lip. 'What happened to all my confidence?' "Do you need anything else?"
Silence. Lucy frowned. 'Awkward...' "Okay then, just call me if you need me..." She rushed back into the kitchen.
Levy, Mirajane, Juvia and Lisanna had their arms folded when Lucy entered the kitchen. Mirajane eyed at Lucy's red face suspiciously. "So that's why you were acting that way earlier..." Levy said softly. Lisanna giggled.
"No wonder you were all pale and stuff! He's hot!" Juvia squealed. Lucy blushed. "What are you talking about?" Mirajane folded her arms, a small smirk on her face. "So that's what this is about.. A guy left you breathless, huh?"
"I have no idea what you guys are talking about..." Lucy said, averting her eyes from the smirking faces. Mirajane took a step towards the blonde. "You know exactly what we're talking about..."
"We saw you with that guy... That cutie!" Levy smiled. "Do you like him or something?" Mirajane rolled her eyes at her sister. Lisanna frowned. "What?"
"Isn't it obvious, Lisa?" Juvia snorted. "Well sorry..." Lisanna grumbled. "Tell us about him, Luce..." Mirajane said. "Why don't you wipe that smirk off your face?" Lucy snapped, annoyed. She hated it when people smirked at her!
Mirajane and Juvia laughed. "Why so tense, Luce? We're not gonna steal him away from you!" Lucy blushed. "That's not what I meant! I - "
Levy put a hand on Lucy's shoulder. "You don't need to explain yourself to us, hon..." Juvia nodded in agreement. "We just want to know what his name is ; what he's like..."
"I have no intention of - "
"We know you like him, Luce..." Mirajane smiled. "It's okay... Now, tell us all about him. So we can get his number for you..."
"Who knows you guys might end up having sex tonight!" Levy said cheerfully. Lucy turned crimson. "Levy!"
"We're gonna close up in a few mintues..."
Sting sighed. "Aw man!" He whined. "Rogue didn't even get laid!" The waitress gave him a weird look then left. Rogue hit his friend. "Ow!"
"Baka, does your mouth ever shut?"
"You finally regained the ability to speak! What a miracle!" Sting said happily.
Rogue rolled his eyes. "I did minutes ago! I just didn't want to talk to you, you moron! I was afraid you might embarrass me if I did. Guess I was wrong. It doesn't matter if I speak or not. You'll still humiliate me..."
He stood up and put on his jacket. "Aw! Don't leave now!" Rogue glared at him. "Stop acting like such a baby, you're a grown man for chrissakes!" Natsu hissed.
"Says the man who cries when his favorite character on Naruto died." Gray snorted. Natsu glared at him. "Can we just go?" People were leaving, the music was fading and the strippers were getting ready to leave.
"I wanted you to have a happy birthday, Rogue." Sting looked sad. "I've failed you." Rogue sighed. "I did have a happy birthday, Sting. Thanks." He said sincerely.
"Did any of you guys see Rogue's boner earlier?" Rogue sighed, closing his eyes. Orga punched Natsu. He frowned, rubbing his arm. "What?"
"Aw! Too bad you didn't get the cutie's number!" Lisanna frowned. Mirajane glanced at her watch. "Well, we better change. It's closing time."
Lucy sighed and stood up. She headed to her dressing room. 'Too bad, indeed...'
"Wait guys, I forgot my watch. I must have taken it off earlier while we were drinking..." Sting nodded. "Yeah. We'll we're leaving. Yukino might get mad if I don't make it before twelve."
"Yeah, we gotta go, too... Sorry we have to bail on ya." The guys looked at Rogue sympathetically. Rogue shrugged. "It's fine, go ahead..." He headed inside the club.
"See you tomorrow, Rogue!"
"You know what guys, you go ahead. I forgot to wash the dishes. It's my turn."
Levy frowned. "Are you sure? You're gonna have to lock up. Then you'll have to go home alone, and there are many perverts out there."
Lucy laughed. "I'll be fine. You guys go ahead, get some sleep." Lisanna bit her lip. "If you're sure..." Lucy smiled. "Positive."
"Well, be careful... There are many perves out there..." Mirajane warned. " And use that pepper spray I bought you if you come across one. See you tomorrow, Luce..." They left. Lucy sat down on one of the chairs. There were no dishes to wash. She just wanted to relax. 'Just some peace and quiet...' She closed her eyes.
"Is anybody here? You left the door open?" Lucy's eyes snapped open. Her heart began to race. 'Oh no! An intruder!'
A young man entered the room. Lucy's eyes widened. 'The guy from earlier! Rogue!' The guy looked just as surprised as she did. 'It's her...'
For people who were expecting a lemon... Sorry, not yet. In the next chapter, yes. I'm sorry if this chapter sucked. English isn't my 1st language. Thanks for reading, though!
Note : Lucy isn't a stripper. She, Levy, Lisanna, Juvia and Mirajane are waitresses. Just so you know. ^^ Other pairings/Minor pairings will be mentioned in the fourth chapter... Or the next...
