Okay, some things to know. This is really short, I am sorry. Fraxus (Freed X Laxus) is not my main OTP. Don't get me wrong, I think the idea is adorable, I just was never particularly "yayyyyyy" about it, if you know what I mean. Also, it's short. I can't get over that, I'm sorry it's haunting me. I just knew that if I continued, it would turn into crap.
Lastly, notice how I manage to fit Mira into all of these? Probably because I see her as cupid or something. Just wanted to point that out, because I noticed that last chapter. Anyway, enjoy. :)
A chair squeaked as the green haired man shifted in it. His arms were crossed as he frowned at the guild, his eyes searching for Laxus in the mass of people.
Where was he?
Freed had been waiting for Laxus to show up all night, and was starting to get a little impatient. He never really liked Valentine's Day, and being in the guild with hearts everywhere was a little cringe worthy. Freed sighed as he stood up to leave. Before he could walk out though, he heard a voice behind him.
"Sorry for making you wait," Laxus said. Freed immediately brightened at the sight of the man.
"No problem," Freed said hurriedly as he sat back down. Laxus joined him.
Silence sat between the two and Freed glanced at Laxus curiously.
"Did you want to discuss something in specific, Laxus?" he asked. Freed could have been imagining it, but he swore for a second he saw Laxus blush slightly.
"Just wanted some company," he muttered. "Never liked Valentine's Day."
Freed nodded in understanding. He used to not like it, but that was because he had no one to celebrate it with. Freed sneaked a look down at his coats pocket that had a slight bulge in it. Last night he had prepared chocolate for Evergreen, Bickslow, and Laxus. He had given his to Evergreen and Bickslow already, but for some reason he hesitated to give it to Laxus.
He tried to open his mouth to say something about it, but it remained stubbornly closed. Freed didn't understand why he was having trouble with this, he never had to even struggle with talking to Laxus. Laxus was his closest friend, he loved him, and wasn't ashamed to admit it. But suddenly he was more nervous than he cared to admit.
Laxus glanced at the green haired man. Laxus raised his eyebrows when he noticed Freed was scowling at the table, his hand in his pocket. The veins on his arms stood out.
"Trying to pick a fight with the table?" he asked, chuckling low in his throat. Freed glanced up in surprise, his eyes wide.
He iss so cu- Laxus cut himself off. He couldn't go there; they were friends, that was it. No need to make things more complicated. Laxus was already having a hard time controlling his feelings for the man when they were apart, he didn't want it to affect the way he acted in front of him. He wouldn't let it.
Freed blushed at the accusation and looked back at his pocket.
Gritting his teeth, and drawing courage from depths he didn't know he had, he pulled out a small tissue paper wrapped box. He handed it over to Laxus, doing his best to pretend like he wasn't blushing madly. Laxus let out a grunt of surprise.
"For you," Freed mumbled, looking down. Laxus nodded and grabbed the box. Freed let out a relieved sigh that he accepted it and sat back in his seat. He hadn't noticed, but during that, he had scooted to the edge of his chair. Freed thought he saw Mirajane give him thumbs up but quickly dismissed it as his imagination.
"Thanks," Laxus said as he unwrapped the paper. When he opened the box he saw a piece of chocolate shaped like a lightning bolt. He picked it up and it fit snugly in the palm of his hand. Laxus couldn't help but notice how much effort that must have been put into this. He wondered if he had stayed up the entire night to make this. The thought left warm and pleasant feelings in his insides.
He took a bite of the chocolate and had to bite his cheek to keep from moaning.
"This is amazing," he muttered as he took another bite, devouring the entire thing.
Freed smiled in delight, his earlier nervous flutters disappearing. "I'm glad you like it."
Freed could have been imagining it, but he almost swore he saw Laxus smile.
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See? Only 666 words. Bothers me to the bone. Oh well, I hope that it was okay despite that. Next up is a Romeo X Wendy shipping, so be prepared!
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