So I present to you another chapter! sorry this one is a little short and unfortunately every good story has a little filler. I just wanna give a quick shout out and a thank you to my reviewers I absolutely love getting your reviews and they really do inspire me to get the next chapter up :3
I do not own Fairy Tail or else someone would have boned by now like can that show have any more sexual tension?
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Chapter 7: Watching you, Watching me
It had been three days since he had started training Lucy and Laxus was sure it had become his favorite hobby. He couldn't help the teasing little touches he would give, adjusting her arms or legs while she was lifting weights as well as the wrestling matches. Those were the favorite part of his day. Full body contact with the beautiful blondes lushes body.
She had actually been improving too he was impressed with the amount of strength she had in those lithe limbs but the training she had been doing with Gajeel had actually begun to tone her. He could see the hint of muscles that would develop as long as she continued her work out. She was also very quick easily dodging his attacks which relied more on power then on accuracy. She would flit around the mat as he tried to grab at her, his fingers catching her hips before she squirmed out of his grasp and spun away.
He loved the time spent with her in the gym, after their sparring was done for the day they would collapse on the mats and talk. So far there was nothing life altering mostly just mild chit chat about the people in the guild but he craved those moments, wanting to learn more about how the blonde thought and felt. He had picked up just a little of her history from various guild members and a whole lot of eaves dropping that he would never admit to.
And just as much as he craved getting to know her he also craved watching her reactions to him. He caught all the subtle little signs that he was certain she wasn't even aware of, the times when he would catch her eyes tracking down his body, silently undressing him, or when her tongue would dart across her lips then her teeth would abuse it, pulling it in to her mouth and god when she did that he just wanted to grab hold of her and suck her lip out from her teeth, soothing it with his tongue. He also caught the subtle clench and shifting of her thighs when he would laugh.
Laxus lived for the chances to see her react to his body, it only fuelled his want and he had to fight not to just claim her there on the mats. They hadn't really discussed the pink haired idiot yet but he knew she still thought of him constantly every time she perfected a move or did something really well she would light up and go to say something then stop herself. Her eyes would fill with uncertainty and sadness and it was in those times that he knew she was thinking about how proud Natsu would be and wanting him to see her improvement.
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Lucy lay back on the mats, feeling the cold ground beneath. Laxus was settled next to her leaning back on one arm. They were both breathing harshly, ok she lied she was breathing harshly he looked like he had just gone for a leisurely stroll. She rolled her head to the side to look at him. Her eyes silently tracing the muscles in his shirt and how when he shifted a tiny bit they moved fluidly under his skin. She had noticed that he made her feel warmer than usual and she was already drenched in sweat from her work out.
Her shirt stuck to her like a second skin and her hair was plastered to her face. She looked back up to the ceiling. She had been working with Laxus for close to a week and a half and the next day her team was due back. She was nervous about seeing Natsu. She missed him and while her team had been away she had had a lot of time to think and discuss the situation with Levy.
She wanted Natsu to be happy and although she was sad that she couldn't make him happy she was glad that Gray could. She missed the whole team and although she spent quite a bit of time with levy she knew Gajeel was getting annoyed and she was starting to feel lonely.
Usually her time with Laxus was the only time of the day she wasn't thinking about her situation and about Natsu. Laxus kept her busy and there was no time to think about the pink haired dragon slayer when the wall of muscle and gorgeousness stood in front of her.
She knew she had a growing attraction for her gruff trainer, heck she would be crazy not to notice how attractive he was especially with all of the small teasing touches. She shivered partially from thinking about her trainer/friend? She wasn't sure what to refer to him as. She had also shivered because his fingers were slowly and gently dancing along her side trying to get her attention. She swiveled her head to look up at him.
He was gazing down at her with raised eyebrows. "Earth to Blondie." She grinned and smacked his hand away, her fingers lingering on his skin before she sat up and stretched. "What do you want sparky?" She had titled him the nickname one day when he had gotten in to a starring contest with Draco and his whole body literally crackled with tension, electricity dancing over his skin, it's safe to say the tiny purple dragon won that one. "I wanted to know if tomorrow night you would join me for dinner." She grinned devilishly at him, "You mean like a date?"
Laxus rolled his eyes and ran a hand through his hair. "Just though you might need a break and someone to talk to tomorrow." She bit her lip and looked down. Her team was coming back tomorrow. Natsu was coming back tomorrow. And she was determined to greet him with a hug and a smile. She wouldn't let her feelings get in the way of friendship and after he had been gone so long just for her benefit he deserved nothing less than a happy welcome.
Lucy tucked some hair behind her ear and peered at the large blonde nervously. "That would be ok? I don't want to be a bother." The male scoffed and ruffled her hair "Blondie if it was a bother I wouldn't have asked."
Lucy suddenly had a new appreciation for everything Laxus had done for her, for being there for her when she needed him. Taking her on the mission, staying with her while she cried over Natsu and distracting her while helping her train. Now this. She mustered up all the courage she had and leaned over to throw her arms around the blonde's neck. She felt him stiffen underneath her touch. "Thank you Laxus. Thank you so much for being my friend when I really needed one."
She felt him loosen up and wrap his arms around her waist shivering from her warm breathe hitting his ear. "Anytime Blondie. Just know you're stuck with me now." She laughed and pulled out of the hug, his arms reluctantly leaving her body. "I'd love to have dinner with you tomorrow." She stood up and began to leave the room to head to the girls showers turning to wave goodbye as she went and not noticing the way his eyes trained on her swaying hips.
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Laxus crashed down on the mat and groaned. He didn't know why he had suggested dinner he had just known that tomorrow she would be sad and he didn't want to ever see her sad again. "Dammit Laxus if you screw this up for yourself and make a move on her I swear to god I'll never forgive myself." She wasn't ready. She still thought she had feelings for the flame brained idiot even though he knew better, what she had with Natsu was comfort. Natsu had always been there for her but now Laxus wanted to be the one to protect the blonde. He would make her realize that the unknown, while dangerous could be fun, just not yet. "She's not ready for you yet. But soon." He half spoke to himself half spoke to the organ hiding in his pants although the latter didn't want to seem to listen. He sighed and slouched back down, he was not looking forward to the cold shower he seemed to take after every one of their training sessions.
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