"Lucy, can you get the red one up there?" Laxus asked from the top of the latter. Nodding, his little sister adjusted the red ornament at the bottom of the tree. It's been a few days since Christmas break started and they moved in but Laxus and Sting have been eager to set up the Christmas tree once they got there. None of their stuff has been fully unpacked, but Lucy was fine with that. It was going to be their first Christmas back from the army, and she was just as excited. Looking to the side, she saw Sting and Yukino struggle to put up the tinsel for the tree. The other day, they had figured up the two were dating and it made a big uproar in the place.
"How...how can the punk get a girlfriend before me?" Laxus had cried when they figured it out. It was pretty funny. The little blonde on the other hand, was bouncing around happily, wanting to throw a party for her older brother for finding someone he could could date and kiss.
Back to what was happening at the moment, Sting had asked Yukino to help decorate their new place along with helping Lucy getting settled in her new room. Laxus also invited Mira but she refused, saying she was busy at the moment. Laxus sulked in a corner, mumbling how it was so unfair how Sting's girl came over but Mira didn't. That was when Lucy figured out Laxus liked nurse Mira. She wondered if she could ever like someone as much as her two brothers...
Sighing, she leaned back to gaze at the twelve foot tall tree. Since their ceiling was so high up, a tree like that could fit perfectly in their new house. The white lights and tinsel made the tree glitter while the ornaments gleamed. It was perfect, the rest of the house was already decorated with lights and wreaths. She already had presents for Sting, Laxus, Yukino, Levy, and even Natsu. Smiling to herself she made her way to the kitchen, "Who wants cookies?" she called out behind her shoulder before completely disappearing in the kitchen.
"I do! I do!" Sting cheered, running in with Yukino trailing behind him.
"I would like some too, if it isn't to much trouble Lucy." Yukino smiled.
The said girl smiled back, "Of course it isn't. Laxus, what about you?"
"I'm fine, I'll get some later." Laxus yelled from the living room. Giggling, she pulled out a chair in front of the fridge before stepping on it. Grabbing the container from the top, she jumped down with the cookies in hand. Glancing to the side, she saw Sting with his mouth open. Raising an eyebrow at her, she pushed the chair back under the table. After that, she opened the fridge to get the milk.
"The, the cookies were on top of the fridge?!" Sting screamed.
Lucy glanced down at the cookies before staring at her brother in confusion. "Ah, yeah. Why?"
"I was looking all over for those! And you're telling me it was just on top of the fridge?"
"U-uh, yeah. Laxus said he knew."
"It was Laxus?"
"Yeah, he said you would never find them there." she said innocently as she poured the milk in three cups. Growling, Sting started planning his revenge as Yukino's sweat dropped at him. Who knew her boyfriend was like this sometimes. Calling them to the table, they started gobbling the cookies down.
"These are so good! What are they?" Yukino asked in awe, she never had cookies this delicious before.
"They're nutella cookies with chocolate chips and chopped up almonds. Lucy was the one who made them, it's her favorite cookies." Sting explained as he gobbled down the sweet treat. Looking up to the blonde, the silver haired girl smiled.
"Well, they're simply divine Lucy, I never knew you could cook."
Blushing, the said girl stayed quiet as Sting continued talking. "When we were little, she and Mrs. Spetto were the only ones who cooked around the house. They were so good, Laxus and I never bothered to even try cooking."
His girlfriend rose a brow at him. "Sounds like you let your little sister all the work while you slack off." realizing his choice of words, her boyfriend started to panic.
"No, actually, he was the one who tucked me in at night, taught me to read, cleaned the house up, and grew vegetables in the backyard. Along with Laxus of course." Lucy answered for her brother, smiling at him gently.
Smiling now, Yukino patted Sting's head who was giving her puppy eyes at the moment. "Aw, aren't you a good brother. Lucy, can we start unpacking for your room now?" Yukino asked.
Nodding, the said girl started cleaning up the place while Sting said, "Okay, I'll help Laxus with the rest of the decorating, and get some revenge on him." he whispered the last part to himself. Getting up, he pecked Yukino on the lips and Lucy on the cheek before running out of the room, already yelling at Laxus. Tugging on her friends arm, she led them upstairs to her room, the only bedroom that had balcony with it. Boxes laid all over the room, some opened and some still taped shut. A bed was on one side of the doors that led outside to the balcony while her dresser was on the other. Plue laid on the bed, the sheets all over the place.
"Plue!" Lucy scolded. Blinking open his eyes, the white dog looked up to his master before yawning and laying his head back down on his paws. Giggling, Yukino sat next to the terrier as she watched Lucy starting to unload some boxes.
"Lucy?" she asked, wanting to start a conversation. Humming a yes, Lucy didn't look up from her stuff. "Is it really okay that I stay with you during Christmas morning and day?"
Looking up this time, Lucy smiled. "Of course! You're practically family, Yukino."
Something swelled in the said girls chest. "Is it alright if I invite a friend?"
"Sure, but just one, Laxus won't like there being that much people for the holidays."
"Oh, okay. How 'bout Lisanna?"
A shiver went up Lucy's spine. "Um, she's one of the people who bully me...I don't know if it would be the best idea..."
Yukino frowned, feeling guilty she brought the girl up. "Okay, what about Natsu?"
"Natsu?"
"Yeah, you like him right?"
"I-I guess..."
The silver haired girl gasped, her eyes gleaming. "Oh my god! Do you like like him?"
"Wha-no!"
"Oh, to bad. You would look cute together. So, can I bring him?"
"S-sure, I don't mind."
Smiling in victory, she cheered silently. "Sting is a good brother." she smiled, trying to change the subject.
Lucy smiled to herself. "He sure is. I can't imagine a life without him."
"He told me you never dressed like you do now than you did when you were little."
"R-really?"
"Yeah, but in truth, you look better that way. Like right now, you look pretty." she said, gesturing to her outfit. The blonde was recently wearing a light pink turtle neck and denim jeans with wools socks.
"Y-you think so?"
"I know so. Stop judging on what you look like of whatever you're trying to hide from. No one would judge you, they would love the real you."
No...they wouldn't... Lucy was about to reject the thought when a scream came from downstairs.
"It's all your fault that you cracked the star!" Laxus was heard.
"No it isn't, it's yours you big fat ass!" Sting shot back.
Sighing, the blonde shook her head as Yukino giggled. "Lets go down there before they tare each other apart."
"Aye!" they laughed as they ran down the stairs to where the two older blonde were fighting.
Snapping her phone shut, Mira sighed. She just finished doing errands and wanted to take up in Laxus's offer but he wasn't answering the phone now. Looking up to her sister, Lisanna gave her a questioning look. "Who were you calling sis?"
"Oh, no one sweetie." Walking into another room, that left Lisanna to pick up her sisters forgotten phone and look at her recent calls. Eyes widening at the name, a breathy hiss escaped her mouth.
"Sorry Mira-nee, but Laxus is going to be mine!"
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