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4. "I love you, Erza"
Sometimes I used to think I should have chosen differently, I used to feel lonely and also sad for those I left behind; they promised not to hate me but they couldn't help but feel hurt and betrayed, I didn't want to break their hearts but I had to, I had to.
In the beginning it was hard, for them and for me, but time did its magic and soon enough, they moved on with their lives and I moved on with mine. After Freed, Mirajane's boyfriend, came out of the closet (yes you read that right, the man was gay), they broke up and she began dating Laxus; both of them are my best friends and I am glad they found happiness together, she fixed the heart I broke and now, after years of being together, the day of their weeding has come.
It was a beautiful ceremony, like I want mine to be; he looked handsome in that tux and Mira was as gorgeous as always. There I met Natsu, which is kind of weird because I thought they hated each other, though I am glad they became friends; speaking of Natsu, he had grown a bit taller and looked amazing in his gown, not so elegant but fitting for the occasion; it surprised me to see he came on his own and when I asked him he said he was currently single which made me feel kind of sad but he was smiling as always his "Everything's all right" grin that made you believe it really was even in a deserted island, that smile that I loved so much. But I had to push back those thoughts, I had my chance long ago and I missed it, I can't go thinking like this, I already have my man, one that I love and loves me back.
That night at the reception I was enjoying the meals, the music and the ambient, I was a friend of both the bride and the groom and knew many of the guest, always had someone to talk to, it was a lot of fun but also romantic. A slow song was playing and Gerard took me out to dance, I looked into his loving eyes and could see how much he still cared for me even after all that has happened between us, we smiled at each other and no words left our mouths; until a strong hand tapped on his shoulder, he turned and the man asked: "May I take her?" To which my blue haired companion only nodded with a gentle smile, he gave my hand to him and left after peeking my cheek slightly; he knew the man, he was, excuse me: IS a good man in whose hands I could stay and be safe in.
-You look beautiful tonight – he whispered in my ear.
-Thanks – I said in the same soft tone he spoke in.
-I saw you talking with Natsu earlier, and also that slow dance with Gerard.
-So?
-I don't like that.
-Jealousy?
-I know how they would love to still you away from me, that's all – he sounded annoyed.
-Don't mind them, I am with you right now and I won't leave you for past lovers- I reassured him.
-Marry me, then – he said and I chuckled, not taking him seriously despite his determined look.
-I am serious – he said as he backed a bit and pulled a small red velvet box out of his pocket – I love you Erza.
I could only gasp and use my hands to cover my mouth as he opened the box, once the music stopped and the dancers stayed still, the room fell silent and everyone stared at us.
-I love you and I always will, I can promise you that much, and though I know my love isn't perfect I will give it my best to give you the happiness you deserve; Erza Scarlet, will you marry me?
-I, I, I,… I – I mentally slapped myself for stuttering, I sounded so pathetic; I saw his smile fade when he noticed I was hesitating, but I wasn't, I knew what I had to say but I just couldn't get the words out – YES! Oh my god, yes! Of course I'll marry you, I love you.
Tears of joy rolled down my cheeks as he hugged me and the crowd cheered for us, when we parted we smiled at each other with true contentment before we were pulled apart by our friends, the girls were congratulating me while Mira pouted for having stolen her spotlight; the guys were all around him giving him their congrats, things like "Nice catch", "Good job man" and "Game over dude" could be heard from where I stood, but I had my earring sharp enough to hear both of my former lovers say as one : "Simon, you lucky bastard".
