Day 3

Dream

It was a beautiful summer morning in Magnolia. The sky was a vivid blue, the air was warm, the birds chirping happily, and children playing in the streets and parks while their parents watched them together on this peaceful Saturday. Even Fairy Tail was unusually tame and quiet.

That is until Lucy stormed into the Hall.

"NATSU, I CAN'T FUCKING BELIEVE YOU!"

Her pink-haired partner followed docilely behind her, along with Gray and an angry Erza Scarlet. "I'm sorry, Luce. We didn't mean to burn…"

"ERZA!"

Two metal garbed hands grabbed the boys by the necks and smashed their heads together. "I would remain silent if were you."

Makarov, who was having a beer with his grandson and future Master of Fairy Tail, turned his focus to the seething Celestial Mage. "Lucy? What's wrong?"

The curvy blonde pointed at the two male members of Team Natsu. "They are what's wrong! Those two got into a fight again and now my apartment has been reduced to ashes! Everything that Virgo didn't manage to save is now gone! My books, my only manuscript, most of my clothes, my letters to my mother, my only picture of my parents! EVERYTHING IS GONE!"

The women of Fairy Tail moved to comfort the grieving blonde while the men shot evil glares at the frenemies shifting awkwardly at the door. Laxus in particular was infuriated with the two children and showed it with the release of Magic the crackled along his form. Natsu and Gray blanched at the nearly feral look in his eyes. Makarov smacked his descendant with his staff and turned his gaze to the boys. "I am very disappointed in you two. Lucy has been gracious enough to let you three and even others of the Guild use her home as a hang out spot. She has happily used her own money to pay for the damages and food that you all go through with few complaints, and you repay her generosity by destroying her home. I've always warned you two about your constant fighting and now you've learned the hard way just what misery you cause by the mindless destruction you leave in your wake."

Gray bowed his head. "We're really, really sorry."

"Your guilt means nothing! Saying you're sorry doesn't excuse what you've done!" Laxus roared. "Lucy's apartment is in ruins! No doubt that old hag of a landlady of hers is going to charge her for all the damages!"

Lucy tensed, her eyes wide with fear. "The landlady! I forgot about the landlady! Oh fuck me, this is going to cost me a fortune! I'll have to go on several jobs to pay for the entire building while keeping myself fed and buy a new wardrobe! Where the hell am I going to live?! Do you see what you've done?! Are you happy now?! I'm fucking homeless because of you! I'm going to have to go on a job right now just to get the money for a hotel room! That's going to be so expensive! How in the hell am I going to do this?! I HOPE YOU GUYS ARE HAPPY!" Her knees wobbled and gave out. She fell into a broken heap on the floor. "What am I going to do?"

Erza pushed the boys out of her way and kneeled beside the sobbing girl. "Don't worry, Lucy. You have us to help you through this."

Lucy rubbed away her tears only for more to fall down her cheeks. "No. I can't ask you guys to do that. I'll pick out a mission after I'm done with my little pity party and start earning the jewels I need to pay off the debt that Tweedle Dumb and Tweedle Dumbass have forced on me. Just let me collect myself first."

Natsu raised his hand. "I'll join you on the mission!"

Lucy growled at him. "Haven't you done enough?! I'm already swimming in debt! I don't need you two morons to add onto it by destroying a fucking town trying to capture a few bandits or a rogue Mage! I can do this on my own!"

Mira patted her friend's shoulder. "You don't have to waste money on a hotel. You can come stay with me."

"Uh, I think you've got a full house already with you and your siblings."

Levy perked up. "You can come stay with me and we can go on missions together. I'm sure Jet and Droy won't mind a new partner."

"Levy, your place could be qualified as a library and the slightest misstep could cause an avalanche. And besides, I have to go on missions alone. I can't afford to split rewards with several people. The sooner I get my debts paid off, the faster I can start saving for a new home and a new wardrobe."

Bisca decided to add her two cents. "But paying for a hotel room gets expensive really fast. Why don't you come stay with us. Asuka would love bunking with you." The little girl cheered at the thought of a sleepover with her favorite aunt. Thoughts of the gifts that her Spirits brought her danced in her head.

Bickslow watched the chaos from his perch on the bar counter. "Laxus has a spare room."

Everyone looked up at the Seith Mage. Laxus pleaded with his eyes for his Teammate to shut the hell up. Lucy fidgeted on the floor. "What are you talking about?"

Bickslow wagged his tongue at his idol and nodded his head towards the Light of Fairy Tail. Laxus peered over at the other two members of Team Thunder God. They gave him a thumbs up, encouraging him to pursue the opportunity. They knew of his longstanding attraction to the young woman and here he had a chance to get to know her. Bicks knew for a fact that Lucy felt something for the Lightning Slayer as well. Not that Laxus ever believed him. All they needed was a little push.

Laxus took a deep breath and tried to release his unease into the air. This was his chance. "There's an extra bedroom at my place. I use it for storage, but there's not much in there. You can easily fit in a bed and dresser."

Lucy looked at the floor, hoping to hide her blush. She focused instead on the burn along her calves. "I don't know… I know I talk in my sleep and I'm sure to have nightmares for the next month or so. Do you think you can deal with that?"

Laxus shrugged, "Bicks snores. And I don't mean light snoring. It sounds like a Wyvern getting ass fucked with an industrial chainsaw." He ignored the Seith Mage's bark of denial. "If I can sleep through that, I can sleep through anything."

Lucy clenched her fists, wincing when the burn on the inside of her wrist and bottom of her palm flared in pain. Yes, she is attracted to Laxus. Who wouldn't be? She is a warm blooded female and he is vigorous, rugged, god turned mortal with the strength of a vengeful Dragon. But to actually stay with him? In the same house? That was inviting trouble. Laxus was the star in many of her more raunchier dreams. Paired with her much hated quirk of sleep talking, it was a disaster waiting to happen. Natsu and Happy were easy enough to fool. The many times they overheard my panting and groaning his name, I put on a scared face and told them I had a nightmare of him killing me. It is common knowledge that Laxus has had many bed partners, much to mu dismay. He would know what I was dreaming about the second I opened my mouth. But if Laxus is telling the truth, then he won't hear me. He'll sleep right through it. "Alright… As long as you're sure you want to do this. If you get sick of me, I'll find somewhere else."

Laxus waved of her concern. "Nonsense. It would be a pleasure to help you out. In fact, why don't I take you on a few S-Class missions. They pay a lot and I'll be there to keep you safe. Like you said, the faster you get your debt paid off, the better."

Lucy lifted her hands as if to ward him off. "No no no! I couldn't ask you to do that. Besides, I would just be a liability. You would get hurt protecting me and I can't allow you risk injury for me. I'll just take solo missions."

"You'll be fine, Blondie. You're smart and that counts a lot more than strength. You're more likely to become an S-Class Mage than Natsu. Stop sweating it. I'll be there with you every step of the way."

Lucy beamed at the older Mage. "Alright. As long as you let me do all the chores, you got yourself a deal. And don't you dare object! It wouldn't feel right living with you and not doing something to contribute to the houses upkeep."

Laxus nodded and returned to his beer, hiding his smile behind the mug. "Half the chores and cooking duty. That's my offer. Go ahead and take a few days to relax. Until we heal those burns you've been hiding from everyone, we won't be going anywhere."

The people surrounding Lucy fluttered around her and scolded her for not voicing her pain and injuries. Lucy stuck her tongue out at Laxus' back.

"Point that tongue at me again, I'll bite it."

She sucked her tongue back into her mouth and grumbled as Wendy began healing her burns.


It has been three months since Lucy moved in with Laxus. Everyday that passed brought them closer. Soon enough, Lucy's little crush turned into genuine love and Laxus' love turned into full blown obsession. The two became inseparable as Laxus began grooming her to become a fearsome S-Class Wizard. They trained together, ate together, and even slept together when Lucy's nightmares became too gruesome to handle on her own. Lucy had grown so used to having a hot inferno sleeping next to her that she would lie awake throughout the night feeling lonely. After eight days of little sleep, Laxus picked up on her lethargy and gave her an invitation to join him at night.

That is what she sought to do tonight.

She had awoken from a terrible nightmare about being caught in a house fire. Natsu and Gray laughed at her as she burned alive. Shaken from the horrifying images, she slipped out of her room and crept across the hall to the Master bedroom. Laxus was fast asleep and Lucy was no longer touchy about crawling into bed with him. His subconscious had grown so used to her late night visits, he no longer woke up. Lucy had learned his own little quirk. Yes, he could sleep through a Dragon Invasion and a train plowing through his room. However, disturbing his body, the slightest shift on his sleeping mat, and he shot to his feet alert and ready for action.

How did she learn this quirk of his? She placed one hand on the bed in one second and found herself pinned to a wall the next. They laughed at it the next day, but Lucy avoided thinking about it. She thanked Mavis that Laxus hadn't scented her arousal. That would have made things awkward.

Lucy buried herself under the sheets and curled into Laxus' warm chest. Not overbearingly hot, but just nice enough to provide warmth. She happily fell into sweet oblivion, the smell of ozone and forest that was distinctly Laxus keeping her nightmares at bay.

Laxus woke up two hours later, alert for any attackers in the room. When no potential dangers were found, he turned his gaze to the petite blonde currently trapped in his arms. Her ear was pressed above his thundering heart and her face was the very picture of innocence and tranquility. Laxus nuzzled the top of her head, purring in delight at her sweet aroma of strawberries and cream. She moaned in her sleep and mumbled something about 'the pretty lights'. Laxus chuckled and rolled in his back, pulling her along with him. He burrowed further into the bed and closed his eyes. He quite enjoyed her using him as a bed.

"Mm…. Laxus…"

He grunted in response, thinking that he had woken Lucy from her slumber.

"... Stop. That tickles…"

A small smile tilted his lips as he listened to Lucy's sleep talk. The few times he had heard it always proved good entertainment until he fell asleep again. His nose twitched as her scent began to change, growing thicker and sweeter.

"Mm…. Do that again…"

Laxus propped his head up with an arm and watched Lucy with growing interest. 'What in world is she dreaming of?' he thought to himself.

Lucy wiggled on top of him, rubbing her legs together. "Stooop….." She rolled over and slid off his torso, resting on her back. Laxus rolled on his side and rested his head on his fist. Being a very experienced man, he had figured out what was taking place inside her head and he certainly wasn't going to stop her.

Lucy moaned softly. "Don't tease… stupid, big-headed jerk."

Laxus snorted in amusement. Even in her sleep she insulted him. Overcome with the sudden urge to get closer, he leaned down and ran his nose along her neck and collarbone. Her heady scent grew stronger and her hips bucked into the air.

"Bite me…"

'Hm. Not a bad idea. She did ask for it.' He licked the skin of her shoulder and gently bit the flesh. Lucy let out a purred mewl and bucked her hips again, her legs spread to accommodate the phantom in her dream. Laxus found himself growling in response and stopped as soon as he realized what he was doing. He removed his hand from her belly and backed away from her exposed, swan-like neck. It looks so delicious. Maybe just a little nip... 'No. No! Bad Laxus! Bad Laxus! This is a terrible idea! You need to stop!'

Lucy whimpered and clawed the air. "No… Comeback…."

'Damn it! She's not making this any easier!' Laxus hardened his resolve and vowed to keep his hands to himself for the rest of the night. They would wake up in the morning and he wouldn't mention this. He'll continue living his life the way he has and pretend this never happened. He would stick to his at his genius plan.

"Please… I need you!..."

'This woman is going to be the death of me.' His resolve shattered to tiny, tiny pieces and he fell upon the writhing virgin in his bed. He wouldn't do much. A few touches, a little licking, and a soft bite or two. Nothing more. He could do this. Right?

Laxus listened as her heart rate increased with pleasured pride. He reveled in the taste of her skin, purring at how responsive she was. His ego swelled every time she begged for more. He kept his hand firmly planted on her belly, finding amusement as she lifted her hips in an attempt to make it move. When her tongue ran over his neck, he broke out of his trance and pulled away. His cock was standing at full attention and hurt like a bitch. It throbbed painfully, aching to sheath itself into Lucy's heat. Laxus hissed in frustration and collapsed onto his pillow, holding Lucy tight to his body in hopes of silencing the beast. Both his and the little vixen in his arms. Of course she chose that moment to wake up. Laxus closed his eyes and imitated deep sleep.

Lucy panted heavily. Her latest dream had felt so real. She could still feel the dull ache of the love bites on her neck and shoulders. Her center clenched and she whimpered at the empty feeling it brought. Her dream had stopped before it got to the good part. She cursed Dream Laxus for being the teasing asshole that he was and drawing out her suffering. If he had just done what she had asked, she would have gotten some release from the pressure. But noooo! Now she has to deal with the tightly wound, if loosening, coil on her own. However, Lucy refused to do anything to relieve herself while in the Lightning Mage's presence, even if he is asleep.

'Oh no! Laxus! Please tell me he's been asleep the whole time!' Lucy struggled within his arms until she was chest to chest with him. She blushed when she felt something hard poking her from the junction of his legs, but she ignored that and focused on the task at hand. He was probably dreaming about Mira or Erza. Everyone knows they are much more suited for him than I could ever hope to be. Another reason to keep her love for him a secret. A quick glance at his face made her sigh in relief. He was asleep. 'Thank the Gods! I won't have to create some elaborate lie to explain whatever he heard!' Lucy relaxed against his chest and snuggled into his embrace. For the moment, she was safe.

All thoughts of safety fled from her mind when Laxus gently nipped her ear. "Do you feel what you did to me?"

She squeaked in horror and tried to get away. Her attempts failed and she cursed Laxus for having those big, swoon-worthy muscles of his. "Wha-What are you talking about? I haven't done anything! Let me go!" Lucy stiffened when Laxus inhaled through his nose. 'Oh fuck me! He can smell it! He can smell my filthy deceits!'

"You know, we could deal with our little problem."

His smirk irritated me to no end. "Sorry, but I'm not that kind of girl. I'm not going to hand my virginity for a stupid one night stand! Besides, it was one dream! You can't blame me for having a se…. a dream about you when we're sharing the same bed!"

His smirk grew wider. "Somebody's lying. I bet you've been dreaming of me since the day we met. Heavens know I have."

"Listen here, you brainless brute! I will share my first time with a man who loves me, get it? Not to some bullheaded, egotistical, overgrown ape of a man that only wants me to soothe his own libido!"

The situation was going sour fast. If he didn't fix this now, all chances with her would go down the drain. Laxus took a deep breath and took the chance offered to him. "Who said I wanted a one night stand?"

"Wha…" Lucy stared into his eyes, searching for any little ounce of insincerity. If she was hearing him correctly, he was hinting at more than the much detested friends-with-benefits type of deal. He was insinuating more than a purely sexual affair. "You're the king of one night stands. Why wouldn't I automatically jump to that conclusion? That is what you're asking for, right?"

Laxus played with a lock of her flaxen hair. "No. I'm saying that our objectives line up perfectly. I want you as my own and you want to give yourself to one man and one man only. That's what makes you perfect for me. I don't exactly like to share. I'm a possessive bastard."

Lucy blushed under his heated gaze and shifted her focus to his expansive chest. She smoothed her hand over his pectorals and down his abdomen. She had to fight the smile that threatened to bloom when she felt him shiver at her touch. "Well, I said I would share my first time with a man who loves me."

"I never said I didn't."

"You never said you did."

"Do you love me?"

Her hand froze. Dare she say it? Laxus is a stubborn man. If she didn't cave first, he had the iron will to wait her out. Now that he knows about her dreams, he would do everything in his power to tease the truth out of her. "For awhile. And you?"

He grabbed her by the back of the neck. "Since you called me a dick."

"I do believe I used the term jerk."

"I do believe I'm sick of your talking."

"Then make me shut up."

"With pleasure."