Tatsuya's POV
It was hours before I found Lucy sitting by the Hanami River. She was… Beautiful in the light of the setting sun. The soft breeze in the air lifted her hair off of her shoulders and I could see tears still falling from her eyes and I slowly approached her.
"Suya… Am I a horrible person?" She whined.
"No… Lucy, of course not. Why would you ever think that?" I asked, shocked that she would think such a thing!
"Because it seems my existence makes everyone sick… You saw what happened at the guild…" She sniffled and pulled her knees up to her chest, pressing her breasts up even more.
I groaned softly enough for her not to hear as wild scenarios ran through my head. Just looking at her… Lucy looked back up at me and the pout on her lips… Lips so kissable.
"Suya… Would it be too much trouble to ask you something personal?"
Personal? "No. Go ahead. I'm all ears." I took a seat beside her and she leaned against me, head against my shoulder.
"Do you have anyone special in your life?"
Okay, now that caught me off guard. "No." I answered her with no hesitation, and I could feel her relax, so I figured she liked that answer. But you're special to me.
"That's good…"
…
"Lucy?"
"Yes, Suya?"
"Since you don't have a home anymore… Would you like to come and live with me and join my guild? I know it's sudden, but you keep in mind that you are never alone. You have Makarov-Sama, Laxus-San, Gajeel, Juvia, and Wendy-Chan and Charla-Chan." I looked down at her and I felt like getting lost in those chocolate orbs of hers. "And now, you have me."
I could see the small blush on her cheeks, but- Oh god, I made her cry again. I frowned and wrapped my arms around her as she sobbed into my shirt. Damn. This was my favorite shirt too… With a heavy sigh, I waited…
…
By the time she had fallen asleep, it was near midnight, but I didn't mind. I got to hold her, and she felt perfect in my arms. And her scent. Vanilla and strawberries with a hint of… Lilies?
"Mm…" I sat up and looked down at the blonde beauty beside me, who slept peacefully with dry tear streams visible on her moonlit face. Slowly, I picked her up into my arms and started the way back to Fairy Tail. When I arrived, only Makarov Sama stayed, his office door open slightly with light pouring out. I let myself in and instantly regretted it.
"Makar- MAVIS! Old man, locks exist!" I hissed and startled the old man who was enjoying his oomf time with a Witches Times Publications magazine.
"T-T-Tatsuya! OUT! OUT RIGHT NOW!"
…
It took a few minutes before I could enter again.
"Makarov…"
"Tatsuya?"
"I have offered Lucy a place with me. And I've come to let you know. She will be staying with me and she will join Galaxies. It's fitting, no?"
"Mm… A Celestial Wizard in a guild full of stars? It sounds perfect… I just hope she knows that I… And those of us that care deeply for her will miss her dearly."
"Surely she will visit you. I'll make sure of it myself."
"But what if she comes and faces her abusers? Will you protect her then?"
I was at a loss of words for a second, but I recovered quickly. "Yes. Every step of the way, I will be there for her now. No one will protect her like I do. She's my-"
"I'm your what, Tatsuya?"
Both sets of eyes in the room turned to Lucy and one could feel the growing tension.
"Lucy… I uh… I'm… You. You're my… Mate…"
