Paradise

Category : Anime Fairy Tail

Author : MisZ Anarchy

Language : English

Rating : M

Hello again. Yes another chapter in such a short period of time. Well I had to keep my mind busy so I kept on typing. I do hope you all enjoy this. Thank you so much for the support and caring. It's just amazing! You all are amazing. Be sure to catch the update on 'Red' as well. Yes yes I know I am a busy body. Thanks to each reader for taking the time and reading this story. Remember, love me, hate me, give me your opinion, state a moment or ask a question. I am always around. But on to the next chapter! I do hope you enjoy it. Some Lalu for all you Lalu lovers.

Disclaim – Fairy Tail belongs to Hiro Mashima.

Chapter 10

If it feels like paradise running through your bloody veins

You know it's love heading your way

I look at my alarm clock, fighting to keep my one eyes open as I look at the time. I sigh and turn again as I finally lay on my back and I stare up at the ceiling. I felt like dying, literally and figuratively. I am not even sure how the fuck I got home last night. I reach to the side, my fingers touching my phone and then I grab a hold of it and pull it closer.

I look to the brightly lit screen and frown, the light was too bright. I place my arm over my eyes and try to focus. I had 2 missed calls and I had 3 unread messages. I close one eye as I bring the phone closer to me and I unlock it. I look at my call log, seemingly I had called someone last night, the number called back… But we didn't speak, the second number was Juvia and that was about 3 hours ago… I glance at the clock again… She was up far too early for my liking.

I move to my messages and I look at the names, Juvia, Levy and Laxus, I half smile at that but regret it as I push myself up on my elbows as I open the message from Juvia. 'Are you okay? You were really wasted last night. Message me ASAP.' I raise a brow at her message and I want to shake my head but it hurt just a bit too much.

I press reply and continue to stare at my phone with one eye. 'I'm alive…' That's all I manage to type as I move on to Levy's text.

'Lucy! Are you okay? Are you home?' I let a yawn escape my throat, or was that a burp? Not too sure but I could taste alcohol on my breath and that almost sent me running to the bathroom.

'I'm home…and barely alive.' I type to her and then close the chat as I move to Laxus. What had happened last night? Had I really drank that much that I can barely remember what the fuck I had done? I turn to my side as I open the text from Laxus.

'Let me know when you wake up.' I raise a brow at his message and then I sit up, my head aching so much that I just want to lay down and die. But I doubt that that would happen to me.

'Barely awake…' I manage to type as I throw my legs over the edge of my bed. I look to see that I was no longer in my jeans, and that the only clothes that remained on my body had been my underwear and tube top. Erg. I look around the room and see that my jeans was luckily in the hamper, my shoes? Nowhere to be seen.

A sharp pain lighting up in my head as my ringtone starts playing. I frown as I look to the phone, I instantly mute the ringtone as I look to the screen. I'm still trying to get all my bearings straight as I swipe answer and bring the phone to my ear. "Hello?" I answer and there is a moment of silence on the other side.

"Hey there," I hear Laxus' voice echo from the other side and it almost sooths my aching head. I give a small frown as I rise to my feet and look around my room. I can't even remember getting into bed.

"You seem too hyper for a morning like this." I say into the receiver as I move towards my bathroom, I look to myself in the mirror and raise a brow, I still looked half human, only thing wrong was my make-up was slightly smudged. I wipe at my eyes and then I turn on the tap, pulling a glass closer as I fill it. I turn around and walk back to my room as I reach my vanity I pull out a little box of pain killers.

"It's afternoon," I hear Laxus say and at this I giggle, because it was just passed 12 PM, I pop two pain killers out of the box and then bring them to my mouth gulping them down with some water. "How do you feel? You drank a lot last night. Zeref shouldn't have challenged you to a drinking contest." At this I raise a brow… A drinking contest? That could explain why I had a killer head ache.

"I feel like dying to be honest." I reply into the phone as I move back to my bed and sit down. With how I felt right now I wasn't sure if we would still be able to go out for our dinner date.

"You hung over?" Laxus asks and I can hear that he is on the move, but I don't pay too much attention to the noise I hear in the background.

"Yeah…" I say as I lay back down on my bed, my feet still hanging of the side of the bed. "I don't know if I'll be able to make tonight." I finally say and I hear him exhale, but it's not a sigh.

"I figured that much." I hear him say and I turn to my side and then I am on knees with my stomach and chest on the bed as I look to my pillows. I felt so bad for admitting this. "How bout we do something else?" I hear him say and I raise a brow, he was very understanding of my situation it seems.

"Hmmm?" I ask and then there is a knock on my front door and I half turn and look out of my bedroom towards my living room. "Hold on." I say as I press the phone to my chest and rise up to my feet with some effort. I slowly make my way towards my front door, not sure who would bug me at all this weekend. I knew Levy was working and Juvia? Well I think she was with Gray to be honest. Where else would she be?

I don't see my key in the door which might mean that I didn't lock it last night, fuck it. I move to behind the door and then I grip the handle and I slowly open the door, the sun light blinding me for a few moments before I throw my arm over my eyes to shield myself. As soon as my eyes adjust I look to the person who dares bother me and I almost yelp as I let go of my phone and it falls to the floor but somehow it lands on my feet, not shattering into pieces.

"Oh My God! Laxus!" I yell as I bend over and pick up my phone rising to my feet as I pull the door open fully. The blonde just remains standing in my door as he continues to smile brightly. "What the fuck?" I ask as I place my hand on my hip and I glare at him like I have never glared at any one before.

"Well hello there." Laxus states as he tilts his head to the side smiling brightly. My eyes meet his as I look at him in disbelieve.

"What are you doing here?" I ask as I look over him, from his sneakers to his jeans, to his casual shirt, to his smile. His one hand behind his back holding something.

"Well… Can I come in?" He asks and I just continue to look at him. There was no point in standing in my door way yelling at him besides the sun was way too bright for me. I shake my head as I turn in my step and I walk into my place not even worried to close the door. I walk to the side and walk towards the living room leading to the kitchen. I hear the door being closed and then I hear footsteps. I walk to my fridge and open it, looking for something to drink. I was so thirsty.

"You can't just pop up at my place you know." I say as I close the fridge, I had nothing to drink. Erg. I move to the sink and grab a glass as I pour some water in it and down the glass in one go.

"Well I kind of guessed you would be hung over. So I thought I would improvise." Laxus says as he places a bag on my counter. I turn and look at him as I cross my arms over my chest.

"How do you even know where I stay, and whether I would be here?" I ask as I lean again the other counter and I continue to look at him. He looks over his shoulder to me and just continues to smile at me.

"Well, one… Who do you think brought you and your car home last night?" Laxus asks narrowing his eyes at me and I shift to my other foot as I watch him in suspicion. He starts removing things from the bag, one being a 2L Cola. I narrow my eyes even more when he places packets of chips on my counter.

"You?" I ask and at this he looks over his shoulder again, this time a smirk was on his lips.

"Yeah, your friends gave me directions." Laxus says and I nod my head as he continues to place stuff on my counter. I push off of the counter and walk to the other side so I could look at him directly. I lean again the counter placing my hands on the edge, holding myself upright. Laxus glances to me and then he just continues to unpack what he had in his bag.

"How did you get home?" I ask as I look at the chips, a variety of everything I adore, and then he places chocolates on the counter, and I swear he was doing this to torture me.

"Well, I drove you in your car and Natsu followed me since me and Gildarts drove with him." Laxus states as he pulls another soda from the bag, then he places the bag to the side and moves to the other bag.

"Hmm so you dropped me off here and didn't even think of it to lock my door?" I say as I tilt my head to the side letting my hair slide off my shoulders.

"I didn't have this whole thing planned out, I planned as I went." Laxus says as he pulls several DVD disks from the bag and then he pulls out 3 boxes of pizza. I stare at him for a moment and that's when the smell of the mozzarella hit me. God it was mouth-watering.

"What is all of this?" I ask motioning towards the things now placed on my counter. Laxus gives me a smile as he pulls a chair from underneath the counter and he takes a seat.

"Well taking in consideration how much you drank last night, and the fact that I had to pick you up and take you home and place you in bed I kinda figured out that our date wouldn't happen…" Laxus states and my eyes go wide. He had to pick me up? God how drunk was I? "So I just figured I would end up pitching up at your door with comfort foods and movies and just chill with you." At this I look to him, the sentiment was sweet.

"So you got all this for me?" I ask pointing towards everything on the counter.

"Us…" He says and I just nod my head as I look at him.

"Okay and If I didn't approve of your idea?" I say as I shift my weight to my other foot and I reach for the box of pizza and open the top… I swear I couldn't contain myself as my stomach grumbled.

"I did think you would chase me away but I'm very content you let me in now." Laxus says as he swats away my hand from the box and I narrow my eyes at him. "Now why don't you go get a bath or a shower, get in some comfortable clothes and I'll set up everything so we can watch a movie." At this I smile to him but then frown…

"What's wrong with me now…." I stop as I look down at myself, still wearing my tube top from last night and I was in my panties… God this could not be more embarrassing then it already was, I feel my cheeks go bright pink as I continue to stand there in front of Laxus.

"Nothing wrong with how you look now…" Laxus says and I almost slap him as I turn on my heal and I start to make my way to my room and my bathroom and I know he's watching my ass as I go so I pull the hem of my shirt slightly over my ass which earns me a chuckle.

With my other hand I just throw him a middle finger, as I reach the door to my room I look to him. "Just so you know, the TV and everything is in my room, this living room is just for show…." I say before I disappear into my room. I rush to my closet and pull it open, I look through my clothes for 'something comfortable', I huff a breath as I pull a tank top and some PJ shorts from it, then I move towards my vanity and pull open a drawer where I pack my underwear, I pull out a simple pair of light blue panties and bra and then I move towards my bathroom. I close the door as I walk over to the toilet, placing the lid down and placing my clothes on it.

I put on the taps of the shower making sure the temperature is just right and then I start to strip out of my tube top and underwear. I throw them into the hamper and step into the shower without a second thought, the warm water running over my skin makes me hum in enjoyment. I take a deep breath and just close my eyes as I wet my hair.

This was a surprise, to think that he would do all this just to spend time with me. He just won some points in the sweet heart department and I smile as I reach for my shampoo, eagerly working it into my scalp.

Once the shampoo is rinsed out and I place on some conditioner I start to scrub my body from top to bottom. The smell of lavender filling my senses as I continue to wash my skin, the warmth really easing my tense muscles. And then my stomach grumbles again and I smile as I think of the pizza that would be awaiting me.

I move to stand directly underneath the shower head, and let the water cascade down my body. This has never happened to me, I have never had a guy pitch up at my place like this, much less have I pranced around in almost no clothes in front of anyone. I bite my lip as I turn to the side. This was strange yet I welcomed it.

Was this Laxus attempt at trying to win me over even though I told him we would see where this would lead? Did this mean we would spend much time like this together? I mean no one but Levy and Juvia has ever seen me in such an unappealing state, no make-up, hair not done. I bite my lip and quickly make work to rinse the conditioner from my hair and let the soap flow from my body.

I'm in a very vulnerable state here, almost naked… Would he still stay even if I was like this? I close the taps and grab for a towel, making sure I trap all the wet hair on top of my hair in the folded towel, then I grab another and I dry my face. I pull open the door and step out of the shower, steam has taken over the room. I wrap the towel securely around my frame and move to the basin, I wipe the mirror clear as I look at my reflection and frown…I take the makeup removing wipes and clean my face until I am plain and clear faced. I frown at myself again.

I quickly make work of drying myself and then I pull on my underwear and then my shorts and tank top. I move over to the basin again and look at myself once more, contemplating whether to place on a bit of make-up or not, just a bit of concealer… I would be suffocating my poor skin if I do. I shake my head and then I pull the towel from my head and start dabbing at my hair, I would towel dry it for today. Once it seems dry enough I tie my hair into a bun on my head and take a deep breath as I quickly place everything in order again. Hanging all the towels on the racks and placing everything where it should be.

Once everything is in place I move to the door, I place my hand on the handle and I take a deep breath as I open the door. I look into my room, the bed has been made and the pillows are places so we would be sitting up against the wall, there is a box of pizza in the middle and next to it there is chips and snack, on the bed side tables there are glasses with cola and on my side there is this big chocolate. I walk into my room and look at the door leading to the living room.

I had to give it to Laxus he was sweet, but I don't know, I just had a feeling that he was into the way I presented myself, the way I held myself, always looking like a movie star, never a hair out of place. And here I was, in PJ shorts, and a tank top, hair in a messy bun and no make-up. I sigh as I move to the door way and I look towards the kitchen.

"You done?" I hear him ask and I almost hide behind the wall.

"Yeah…" I say as he continues to do something on the counter. Not too sure what he was doing. "Listen Laxus…" I start but he doesn't stop what he's doing. I just hear him say a simple 'hmm'. "Just know, I don't need another temporary person in my life…" I say and at this he stops.

He turns and he looks to me, worry evident in his beautiful eyes. "What do you mean by that…?" He asks as he continues to look at me, he gives me a sad smile and I take a step into the living room. I lightly touch my upper arm as I look to the floor, now I was in full view of him.

"Just be frank with me, and tell me if it's only for the looks that you want to be with me..." I say as I look up and my eyes meet his eyes. I feel foolish for even saying this to him.

"I promise I won't be a temporary person in your life… I will stay… even when you are an unlovable mess…" Laxus says and at this he takes a step towards me. His eyes holding admirations and love that I have seen a few times.

"An unlovable unattractive mess like now?" I ask and at this Laxus just chuckles until he stops in front of me, he places his warm hands to my skin and I instantly look to his eyes.

"You think you're an unlovable unattractive mess right now?" Laxus asks with that smirk that always makes me think of him in a naughty ways. I nod my head and look down to the floor. His hands move to my face and he lightly grasps my face as he makes me look to him again. "That's not true… The day you are an unlovable unattractive mess you won't even know it, because I will still look at you with love in my eyes and I would still stay… So never think that." At this I give him a half smile. "Besides you look even better now then you normally do at work." At this I smile wide and I shake my head at him and his foolishness.

"Whatever." I say as I slightly push at him and I turn on my heel. "What are we watching?" I ask as I move to the entrance of my room and I watch him walk back to the counter. He moves his hands over the counter somewhat and then he has plates in his hands as he starts to move towards me.

"Well… I don't know if you are a lover of romance movies, so no chick flicks but I have a good horror movie to start off?" Laxus say and I raise my brow sending him a smirk.

When he reaches me I start to move and we step into my room instantly surrounded by my still dark room. The drapes still as they were left. I move to my side of the bed but before I get on the bed I look to Laxus as he stands in front of my bed… I bit my lip, this must be so strange… Here he was coming to visit me and I am luring him into my bed room. God… This looked so bad but I just smile towards him.

"Everything ok?" I ask him as I move to sit on my bed, folding my legs underneath me as I sit down. For a moment Laxus looks to me and then to the other side. I slowly move my hand to the other side and playfully pat on it, motivating him to take a seat. I give him a playful smile and soon he moves to the other side, placing the plates on the side table and then he finally takes a seat, he seems somewhat stiff. "Come on Laxus, take your shoes of and get comfortable." I say as I lean back against my array of pillows.

He doesn't look at me, but he kicks of his shoes and then he looks at me over his shoulder. "This just feels slightly strange." At this he gives a nervous chuckle and I frown. Strange? He was only seeing this now?

"I know haha, me luring you into my room, onto my bed to watch movies as our first ever 'date'." I say making sure he sees that I am placing date in inverted comas. At this he chuckles. But soon he fully gets on the bed and he swings his legs onto the bed, reclining fully now and I smile.

"You wouldn't even need to lure me." Laxus says and at this I swat at his arm playfully. But he catches my hand and stops me, he just continues to smile at me. He grabs the plates and bring them closer, with his other hand he pops open the pizza box and offers me a plate. I take it without hesitation and I reach into the box, taking two slices. I then hold the box open for him to plate up some pieces. When he has 3 pieces on his plate I let the box close and I look to him.

"Thanks, this is very sweet." I say as I bring a piece of pizza to my lips. I take a bite and hum in appreciation. This pizza was so good.

"I was serious yesterday." I hear Laxus say and I turn my head somewhat to him as I give him a questionable look to explain. "I like you." Laxus says before taking a bite from his pizza, I watch him as he chews and then swallows. I still continue to give him a questionable look.

"You like me?" I ask before I smirk to him. "I thought that was common knowledge now…" I say with a little giggle as I take a bite of my pizza again.

"I'd like to see where this goes… in the future." Laxus says and I nod my head to him. I understood what he said. What he meant. I see a slight blush on his cheeks as I continue to look at him… "For me and you?" He gulps and at this I have to giggle.

"Colonel what you are trying to say is you want to see if we can work as a dating couple?" I say as a matter of fact and at this Laxus almost chokes on the piece of pizza he was chewing, but soon he recovered and his eyes meet mine.

"Yes…" Laxus finally says and I just give him a soft smile… I wasn't sure if I was ready for this, I wasn't sure if I could even do relationships. But hell I could give him a chance couldn't I? What would be so wrong in that? I bite my lip as I look to his grey blue eyes, I couldn't say no… But there was something I needed to get off my chest…

"Okay… But we're going to take this slow…" I say as I give him a side way glance. I know you think I wanted to tell him I fucked Natsu… Our station commander, but that was not happening, it would never happen, it would be better if we just left it at that and forgot it ever happened.

"Slow is fine with me." Laxus replies and with that I give him an approving smile. After our rather lovely pizza we sat awkwardly and started to watch the movies he had brought with him, but we were not 13 year old, so when he finally got comfortable I found myself moving to his side, laying with my head on his arm, every now and again snuggling closer to his warm body…

A day spent like this… was a day well spent.