Made for Him
Summary: "Lucy..." He groaned as he pressed into her, shoving her roughly against the wall. Her hands scraped for purchase, eyes squeezed shut as she tilted her head away from him, feeling the hardness press into her, "You can't run from fate." LaLu
Authors note: So here's the next chapter! A lot of you like the preview for this chapter so I hope it lived up to your expectations. I had already been leaning towards holding off on the lemon, at least for now, considering I wanted a bit more drama involved, so most of you should be happy with it! If not, I'm sorry but if you're wanting tension (and soon to be posted lemon), check out Provoking the Mating. I posted it as a one-shot but it will now be a two-shot as of this weekend!
Disclaimer: I in no way own Fairy Tail! I do however own my own characters
Previously:
"You..." Laxus stood, his growl slowly dying on his lips, "Thank you. I already have Mira working on something like that for tonight... so we're going in the right direction at least..."
"Give us an update tomorrow on how that works out for you. We'll give you the next step when you're ready."
Together, the pair left and Laxus slumped down in his seat, "I will win you over Lucy. I swear it."
Chapter 9: Blessing of the Stars
She hesitated outside the door.
Lucy had been shocked by everything the girls had done for her, but the gratitude diminished when they practically abandoned her outside an old, derelict factory on the outskirts of town. She fiddled with the hem of her dress, feeling the chains roll along her upper arms as she shifted in place. She had already knock twice on the large metal door, and waiting in the dim light of the evening she could only recall the events that led her to the middle of Magnolia's factory district.
"Don't think about it too hard Lucy! We aren't holding the dresses we picked, so you won't know whose outfit you get until you open one!" Mira cheered from behind her and Lucy turned in a slow circle, staring at all the black garment bags held up by her closest friends. Wendy, Levy, Erza, Mira and Cana stood around her, each with various expressions ranging from nervous to down-right wicked.
They had spent the day relaxing and pampering each other. And while it had struck her as odd that they wanted to do her hair and make-up, staring at them around her now, she understood what they had wanted.
"Guys… I don't really feel like going out. I get that you wanted to cheer me up… But I really just want to go home." Lucy tried to soften the blow, shaking her head.
"Come on Lucy. You'll love it! But you have to pick something." Cana winked at her, swinging her bag from side to side, trying to entice her to pick it.
"Yeah Lu! You'll look great in anything! And you need to get out! All you were doing was moping." Levy cheered her on, her own garment bag being held up by Wendy's magic.
"I agree. It's time you threw caution to the wind and lived a little!" Erza nodded, her eyes twinkling with mirth.
"Ok, geez. I get it. I'll pick one…" Lucy sighed, staring around at the various sized bags. The black material revealed nothing other than how thin or puffy the outfit would be, and seeing the slip of a bag in Mira's hands Lucy completely skipped it for consideration. She did the same for the ones Wendy was holding up, which left the ones Erza and Cana were holding, "Um. I pick… Erza's bag."
The red head nodded in satisfaction, opening the zipper to the bag to reveal the dress inside. Inside was a pale yellow halter neck dress that looked snug and had small chains sewn into it so that they would rest on her upper arms like a hollowed out sleeve.
"Time to make you gorgeous!" Mira clapped, a box of makeup sitting beside her and Lucy could only watch them warily before they were upon her.
Lucy lifted her hand to knock again, holding her breath as her knuckles connected with the metal door. She waited as patiently as possible, the only reason she wasn't on the defensive being that it was the ladies that said they had organised the surprise. With an almighty shriek, the metal roller door beside her started opening and she bit back a shriek of her own.
When the light from inside filtered out she had to squint to see the figure before her, the person pulling the chain to keep the door open. Lucy blinked in surprise, torn between surprise and heartbreak.
Laxus stood on the other side of the roller door, one hand holding onto the chain while the other rubbed the back of his neck.
"Hey... Lucy." He called to her gently, worried that his voice would scare her off. And it almost did. She bounced from foot to foot, unable to make eye contact with her mate. The familiar sting hit her eyes and she sniffled, the sound reaching the Slayers ears and making him tense. He wrapped the chain around a nearby pole and approached the Celestial mage as quickly as he dared, his hands hover just over her but never touching. he didn't dare.
"What's going on Laxus?" She whispered, staring at the ground and praying that he would just disappear, and she would wake up from the nightmare she had fallen into.
"Lucy... please. I know... I know what I did and that it was wrong. Beyond wrong and that I have no right to be even attempting to gain your forgiveness." He took a breath, about to continue when she spoke up, her voice cracking.
"Then why are you even trying? I thought Mates couldn't-" She choked on her words and she could feel her keys warm from inside her clutch, rallying her.
"Because I have to try Lucy..." He knelt down on one knee and pulled a small box out of his pocket, "This isn't an engagement ring. Until you're ready and we've patched things up... this will do. This is a promise Lucy. That I'll be there for you. I'll be the best I can be for you. I'll provide for you and care for you. I'll do better for you. So please… give me a chance." He took a deep breath in, surprised he had even gotten all his words out in one breath when Lucy sighed.
"I know it's likely the mating link, but I can't turn you away. Even after... even after what I saw, I can't deny that I'm attracted to more than just your looks. But... we have a long road ahead of us. I don't trust you right now." He fought the disappointment that flared up in him and smiled from ear to ear, grabbing her free hand and slipping the ring on. She glanced at it, her heart twinging when she realised it was a miniature key twisted into a circle.
"I couldn't ask you for more. I promise Lucy, I'll do anything it takes." He rose from the ground and wrapped his arms around her to crush her to his chest. He felt her stiffen in his hold and he carefully released her before taking her hand in his, his smile still on his face, "Come on. We don't want anything getting cold."
She blinked at him before he started guiding her into the factory and the sight before her took her breath away.
Instead of rusted and old, everything inside had been covered with colourful fabric and fairy lights. Candles littered random patches of concrete and in the centre of it all was a table set for two, a beautiful bouquet of wildflowers resting upon it. There was a rug under the table, with scattered flower petals everywhere. The rest of the dark factory hidden from sight.
"Do you like it?" He prodded, pulling a chair out for her and he could only laugh as she nodded, "Great! Once Loke and Virgo gave be an ear full, along with the treats of 'punishment', they helped me set it all up. Also, these are for you."
He handed her the flowers before rummaged around in something behind her before setting a small plate next to her filled with bread sticks and arranging plates on the table. All while she admired the flowers in her hands.
"Mira set this all up and Lisanna helped me with the cooking. So hopefully we got everything right." He finally grabbed a serving set and waited for her, "What would you like Lucy?"
She glanced between him and the food, her mouth-watering at the smell, "A little of everything please." Her quiet request was met with a deep chuckle before he started piling on the food before serving himself.
They began their meal in silence once she set the flowers aside, each looking at the other while they were ate.
"Lax-
"Luc-"
"No. Sorry. You go first." They spoke simultaneously, the colour rushing over their cheeks instantly before Laxus cleared his throat, "No, Lucy. Please. What were you going to say?"
She looked away, lowering her cutlery to her plate and folding her hands in her lap, "Okay. Laxus... Did you know I was your mate?"
The blonde man shook his head before hesitating, "Yes and no... It's kind of complicated. My gut knew but my head refused to listen. I'm not a relationship kind of guy. But then... I wanted you so bad. At first I thought it was just physical. I mean, you're beautiful and smart. And you don't back down no matter what. And then, when we started working together, it grew into something... I don't know... More." Laxus sighed and lowered his cutlery to his plate, "Look Lucy... I spoke with the other Slayers. They filled me in and I plan on doing things right this time. I won't let my instincts rush me. You deserve better than that." He hesitated when he saw the tears glisten in his mates' eyes and he pushed away from the table before approaching her.
"Laxus..." A single tear escaped her eye and he gently rubbed it away, caressing her cheek.
"Lucy... The days without you were unbearable. And since you ran out of the guild my Dragon side has been restless. It's... like a voice. It tells me what I need to do. But it's a primal instinct. Something I can't give in to. Not if I'm going to keep my promise." Heat flashed through him when he caught the mild scent of her arousal and he growled lowly, "And as much as I know the link wants us to just get it over with..." He lowered his head to hers, his lips inches from her own, "I'm not rushing you." He kissed her cheek and she gasped.
Lucy blushed a vivid red that had him chuckle, his hand slipping down her neck to rest on her shoulder, "Thank you Laxus... The thought alone means so much to me."
"And it's still not enough." He took his seat again, finishing up his meal in silence while Lucy played with the ring on her finger.
"Laxus... why..." Lucy let out a frustrated sigh, her hands clenched on the table, "Why did you... do that with that woman?" The question had been eating at her since she'd seen them, and it was a burning coal in her gut that she need to extinguish. And the only thing that would do the job was the answer to her question.
"Lucy..." She looked up, shocked at the pinched look on his face, "I... I fucked up. I wasn't thinking. I wanted you so bad... But after what I did, and I knew you weren't thinking that I cared for you beyond just wanting your body. I needed a release, I-I didn't want to lose control and hurt you." The pain was visible in ever muscle she could see on his body, each one straining and his face paled.
She cleared her throat, not sure how to respond. She stared down at the ring on her finger, absently playing with it before she stood, her chair skidding back with a sharp groan and she rounded the table to him. He couldn't see her eyes but he could see the slight tremor in her shoulders, but what shocked him the most was when she looked up at him, determination burning in her chocolate eyes.
The glistened with the evident of her earlier tears, but her cheeks were flushed and she had a big grin on her face, "Hi. I'm Lucy. Nice to meet you."
He stared dumbly at her extended hand, glanced between it and her expression before placing his hand in hers, "Um. Hi. I'm Laxus."
She laughed, giving him a firm handshake before pulled back to placed her hands behind her back, rocking back and forth. The sound made him smile and he stood from his seat, grinning down at her. He could still see the hesitation in her eyes and the stiffness that entered her stance when he stood, but it was a start. Something he was more than happy to embrace.
"So... do you come here often?" He joked, relishing in the way she giggled.
"Not too often. But despite how scary it looks, good company makes it bearable." Her answer had him rolling his eyes and he poked her nose, making her look at it cross-eyed.
"Oh really? So then where do you usually go?" Her eyes lit up at his question and she grabbed his hand before dragging him back towards the door, barely giving him the chance to grab his coat on the way out.
She all but hurried him through the streets and into the surrounding forest, her feet practically gliding over all the obstacle in their way. Her body knew the way better than her head did and she didn't hesitate on the way. Before long, she was dragging him up a steep hill and his breath was taken away by the view.
Magnolia glistened below them while the stars sparkled above. But the lacrima light did not disturb the view and they could clearly see everything the sky had to offer. Before he knew it, Lucy was tugging him down and he lowered himself to the ground, his cheeks growing warm when he felt her settle next to him, her head on his chest. They lay together, staring up at the stars in silence before Lucy cleared her throat.
"I like it up here. It's like my little get away... Not even Natsu knows about it." She whispered to him, her fingers absently playing with the buttons on his shirt and he had to suppress a shiver. His own arm wrapped around her back, resting on her hip and holding her to him.
"So... it's your secret place?" Laxus whispered back and he felt her nod.
"The others aren't interested in the stars, no matter how much they try say they want to know more about them and my magic." A twinge of disappointment echoed in her voice and he shifted them upright, moving her so that she was sitting in his lap.
"Then tell me." His voice was firm and she looked at him in shock, a faint blush decorating her cheeks in the darkness, only the light of the moon letting him see it.
"You... you'd probably just get bored..." She shook her head only to be stopped by his hand. His fingers slipped into her hair and he stared her down.
"I want to know everything there is about you Lucy. That includes your spirits and your magic and... you." He ended breathlessly, watching her tongue dart out to lick her lips.
"I... okay." She turned so that her back was to his chest and he leant back on one arm, the other wrapped around her waist while she pointed upwards, "Well... do you see those stars there... that's the constellation that represents Crux, the Southern Cross Constrllation. And that one is..."
They spent hours upon the hill, until the moon dipped low in the sky and stars started disappearing. The whole time Laxus held on to Lucy, even when she had fallen asleep. He had carefully wrapped her in his coat and held her, enjoying the peaceful expression on her face. He burned the image into his memory, trying to replace the look of heartbreak he'd seen on her face the day in his office.
"You know... You're going to get sick if you don't head home." Loke's voice broke the silence and Laxus quirked an eye brow at the ginger haired man.
"I'll be fine." Laxus scoffed before freezing as Lucy mumbled in her sleep.
"Don't break your promise. That's all I'm going to say. It's bad enough you pissed off all her spirits before. But once the Celestial Spirit King heard what happened he wanted to have Crux find a way to break the mating connection." Loke watched as his words settled in the blonde man's head and took great satisfaction in the way he paled.
"That's... not possible..." Laxus choked out, staring down at Lucy.
"We know. But he loves Lucy. She puts her life on the line for all of us. She doesn't treat any of us like tools... and even..." Loke paused before shaking his head, "The King has a lot of respect for Lucy, so don't fuck it up."
With those words he left in a cloud of silver, leaving the blonde man to ponder his words.
xXx
I know this took a while. I'm really sorry. But considering how close it is to Christmas, I thought know would be the perfect gift for you all! So here it is! Have a very safe and happy holiday season everyone! Well wishes from Down Under!
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