Disclaimer #1: I don't own Fairy Tail, Hiro Mashima does.
Disclaimer #2: The art for my title pic was done by artist AS Daminitri.
Chapter 10: Goobye Laxus, See you Erza.
A hot shower is perfect after a long night. We made love over and over, so my fatigued muscles require the treatment of heated water. She has great endurance, as expected of someone as physically gifted and hard working as Erza. I've been with my fair share of women but Erza is certainly the best in bed, a ridiculous feat for someone who was a virgin yesterday.
I step from the shower and dry myself, and put on one of the hotel's bath robes. As I exit the bathroom I am met with an angelic sight, Erza wrapped in a bed sheet staring at me with wide eyes. Her hair is a little messy and a slight blush stains her cheeks.
"G-good morning" she struggles
"Good morning, Erza" I greet her and notice she's a little unsettled. I walk to her and place a hand on her shoulder. "Is something wrong?"
"No, I just... thought you might have left"
"Why would I leave?"
"Oh it's nothing, I just didn't see you when I woke up so thought you might have gone" she speaks softly, like she always does when she's apprehensive about me or us.
I place a little kiss on her forehead and allow my body to reside against hers as I realise her angst. "I'm not going to leave you just because we've had sex. I'm with you, is that clear?" I demand kindly.
She brightens straightaway, "Sorry, I've just heard things from girls about guys leaving the next morning. I was just worried when I didn't see you; I know you're not like that"
"I'm not some guy you picked up at a bar Erza. It'd be an awkward train ride home if I bailed on you don't you think?" She smiles, Erza's always so happy when her doubts are cast away. Though, she needs to be more confident with intimacy, I hope it's not a lack of trust in me that is causing her uncertainty. No use speculating, there could be a number of reasons.
Her eyes then warp into an assertive gaze. "Laxus, what are you cooking for breakfast?" Looks like her confidence just shot up.
"Women cook, Erza" I inform.
"Keep that up Laxus and I'll cut you with my swords to make you a woman"
She's incredibly sexy right now. I firmly grab her ass but she doesn't flinch upon my grasp, if anything her character intensifies. I play along, "I highly doubt you'll cut me after last night".
"I like pancakes, with strawberries and cream" she requests flatly. I smirk to demonstrate how much I enjoy her foxiness. Then I kiss her, very slowly but deeply so that our tongues are washing the other. My mind begins to hallucinate with vivid images of Erza last night, naked and riding me wildly. I'm cognizant that such wildness could be instantly relived as I am wearing only a bath robe and she a mere sheet.
"We can…forget…breakfast and …go back to bed" I propose between kisses.
She pushes me away. "No. Breakfast. Then we need to leave" she declares definitively. Then she peruses my front observing the bulge that my bath robe has no powers disguising. "Hmm, good luck with that" she chastises saucily, flicking a wink at me then turning to the bathroom leaving me stranded half aroused. I grunt at the missed opportunity but am more impressed than anything, she was able to turn from being anxious to seductress in minutes. It's a terrifying ability she has.
I sigh as I head into the bedroom to collect my things. The smell of sex is prominent to my nose which doesn't help my hard-on. I pick up the Wizard Saints robe and my other clothes and head to door to wait for my swelling to die down before heading back to my room. I briefly contemplate bursting into the bathroom but then I recall her demands for breakfast. I'm hungry too, so I guess that's the better option. Just as I am about to leave I hear a knock at the door.
I open it immediately to see the old man. "Laxus!" he groans, eyes widening with surprise.
"Hey Gramps"
"This is Erza's room isn't it?" I take stock at my appearance – a bath robe, damp hair and carrying everything I wore last night. I thank my lucky stars that I waited for my erection to subside.
"Yea"
"Then what-"
"Let's head to my room" I interrupt. I write Erza a quick note so she doesn't think I've run from her again. Gramps and I walk in silence to my room, and I order some food for us from the hotel as I enter.
"Care to tell me what's going on"
"I think you might be able to guess"
"Boy! Erza is not some girl you fool around with". The old man knows I wasn't a choir boy.
"Yea I know"
"So, is she your girlfriend then?"
"Well, yea, I guess"
"You guess?!"
"She is, Gramps. It's only just started, but yes Erza and I are together"
"Well, if she's happy, then I'm okay with it". Geez old man which one of us is your grandchild?
"So, why did you want to see Erza so early?"
"Well she wakes early and I thought I'd have a talk with her over breakfast, about how things are going as Master"
"I see"
"Laxus, don't play around with Erza"
"I won't". Of course I won't old man! You already asked if I was fooling around with her.
"You understand what I mean, Laxus?"
"Yes!" I cross my arms, getting a little annoyed at his interrogation. How could I not understand? Is he going senile, the old bat!
He sighs and scratches his head, before giving me another serious look. "There's something I have to talk to you about as well"
"Please, Gramps! Enough with the lectures" I snap at him.
"Laxus this isn't about Erza. This is something else, and it's a bother that I am the one who has to tell you this"
"Huh?" I mumble curiously. What could this be now?
A knock at the door signals Erza's arrival and she walks in and greets us before sitting next to me. She looks at the table anxiously and then glances to Gramps and then me, before setting her eyes back at the table. Erza's enchanting when she's a little nervous but she's had enough of that this morning after her wake-up scare, so I place a hand on her lap to comfort her.
"Erza, I told Gramps about us"
"Really?"
"Yea we were just talking about it"
"Erza!" Gramps intervenes. He pauses for a moment before continuing, "are you happy with him?"
Erza smiles warmly, "yes, very much". I'm pleased to hear her say that, and I squeeze her thigh subtly to let her know.
"Well, then congratulations. I am will support you anyway I can, Erza. Laxus! You take good care her!"
"I will" I answer, receiving a soft smile from Erza. "What were you going to talk to me about just before Erza came in?"
The old man looks at me with sorrow in his eyes. "Uh yes. A mission from the Council has been put together for you and Jura to undertake"
"Jura? When?"
"Today"
"What?" Erza and I exclaim.
"Last night I was told that you would be needed for a mission, Laxus; and that Jura would go with you. I don't know many details but you leave for Era at midday"
Okay so that explains why I didn't seem him later on last night at the ball. "I'm fine with having to do some things for the Council, it was explained to me that I would have some responsibilities. But not even a day after I am appointed a Saint? That's totally unreasonable!" It feels as if they made me a Saint just so they could use me instantaneously. And the timing could not be worse; I am just beginning a relationship with Erza.
"Look Laxus, I am sorry that it's like this. Believe me I was not happy that you were treated this way again. Erza, I'm very sorry. I feel awful having to deliver this news just after finding out about you two".
"It okay, Master. It must be hard for you"
"Yea Gramps, it's not your fault. I don't mean to take it out on you"
"Will you go, Laxus?"
"Maybe. It really depends on what I have to do"
"I was only told a few details as I am not overseeing this mission. Apparently there is an underworld of wizards selling Lacrima's on the black market. They capture and kidnap children and young people and use them somehow to generate the Lacrima. They kill those who are too old. Serena was associated with this as well"
Well that's quite a dark tale. But it doesn't seem like 'I' specifically is needed, this could be given to someone else. I scan Erza and a tint of grief over her face. That's right; she too was kidnapped from her village and suffered horrifically. I rub my hand over her thigh to try and calm her.
"I'll do it". Erza and Gramps nod to me, the latter then getting up from his chair.
"Thanks you two. I hope this is the last of the rude requests you get, Laxus. And Erza, don't be afraid to ask me for anything. I am still a member of Fairy Tail"
We both smile at Gramps.
"Now take care the both of you" he tells us while beaming his large goofy smile.
"We will old man"
"Yes, Master"
He turns around and waves while walking out the door.
Erza then latches straight on to me, hugging me tightly. "If you're going away again at least let me get my fix" she proclaims as she snuggles into me. She lets out a few little squirms and giggles. I pat her head, astonished at how cute she can be. I am going to miss this.
I caress his big hand as we wait for my train on a seat at the station. I don't know how long he is going to be away but I will miss him. We're wizards, so we're used to not seeing the people we love for prolonged periods. But I know how much I missed him on his last mission, so it'll probably be worse this time around given recent events.
Thinking of recent events… last night was unreal! The erotic novels I borrowed from Lucy don't do the act of sex justice. It took a lot from me to resist him this morning, my body was burning for him. I can't touch myself now without thinking of the way he touches me.
It's been a whirlwind week or so. In that small time I've cried in his arms, been tucked in by him, fell asleep on him, kissed him, made dinner for him, danced with him, and slept with him – all in a matter of days. I'm falling in love with him, it might be too fast but it is what it is. I want to tell him, but I don't want to change anything by saying it when things are going so well naturally.
I think he might love me back, or at the very least he will love me in time. I don't know why I am so confident about this, maybe because he seems comfortable with me, and that's what I believe lovers are more than anything – comfortable with each other. He would never tell anyone about his insecurities, his moments against Serena, and definitely his respect for Gajeel and Natsu unless he held that person close.
After thinking about him my feelings spill over the edge and I rub my head against his arm to help contain myself.
He laughs a little, "you're so adorable, Erza. Who'd ever think you're a bossy Master from Fairy Tail"
"Bring me a present back when you return"
"Looks like I spoke too soon about the bossiness, huh?"
"Yea, just do as you're told"
He roars with laughter before speaking, "yes Master"
The departure of my train is announced on the magic speakers. I panic internally, trying to search my brain for the right things to say. We both stand and I turn to him, and I hurriedly speak, "Well Laxus have a good trip. Be safe. I will tell everyone at the guild about the situation so don't be concerned about that. I'll make sure to tell your team as well because they will be worried probably the most right? I will tell everyone that the ball was really fun and the ceremony was also –"
"Erza" he cuts me off, and places his forehead to my own and locks his eyes on mine. "I'll miss you"
I close my eyes and summon all my willpower to stop me from crying, and then I look to him. "I'll miss you too" I whimper.
"I'll keep in touch with you via Lacrima. I'll be back as fast as I can. Take care of yourself, Erza"
"Hmm, I will" I whisper before kissing him one last time. I pour my heart into the kiss in an attempt to convey just how much I will miss him. He meets my fervour equally. Our lips part and he places a little kiss to my forehead before taking off his coat.
"Here, hold this for me" he asks while handing me his folded coat.
"I can have this?" I query doing my best to not sound excited.
"You can hold onto it, until I come back"
"Thanks". I hug his coat, and give it a smell… uh it's him! He laughs at me as I go through the motions. It was a kind and simple gesture. He gave me something he covets so I know he will come back to get it. He's a lot smarter than I give him credit for.
The train blows it's horn signalling imminent departure. I pick up the few things I have before leaving my parting words with Laxus.
"Goodbye Laxus! I'll be waiting for you"
He smiles affectionately, "See you, Erza"
I get onto the train just before it moves. I look back at Laxus to see him wave. I can only smile at him as my hands are full.
I move to the cabin which was meant to be for two. I place down my luggage on the floor and sit next to the window, with Laxus' coat on my lap. I feel a pang of fear in my chest. It's not fear for his safety, I know what that worry feels like and this isn't it. This fear is different and unknown to me. I just hope he comes back as soon as possible, as I believe I won't be afraid anymore if he is with me.
A/N - Thanks for reading people! And thank you to those who have reviewed! I am sorry that this chapter is shorter, but it was the logical place to stop in the story.