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I know it has been a while since I last uploaded this story, but yeah you know the reasons… Also if you want don't forget to check on my other ongoing story, The Book of Seilah.
I was brought into light that perhaps I make Erza look a little too much weak, so I'll try to give her a little more strong moments while keeping that shy and nervous side of her. I hope this chapter captures that well enough.
I'll stop talking for now and let you guys enjoy this new chapter.
Snow storms had come and gone. Streets that had once been overflowing with snow were now completely clear all thanks to Christmas getting closer. Every year and without fail, Christmas seemed to bring out the best in people and it was thanks to that fact that people seemed to gather together and make efforts to make their city presentable for Santa's arrival.
Of course with Christmas good spirits aren't the only things that come. This time of year also brings the joy of the next year, but more importantly, it brings the holidays. Holidays which students much appreciate.
Natsu was currently outside Fairy Hill's like he had been ever for the past months ever since he met Erza, waiting for said red head to finish her classes. Today was the last day of school before the holidays and with soccer practices already finished for the rest of year, Natsu had all the intention of spending as much time as he could with Erza.
However he hadn't told Erza that today was the day he intended on confronting Minerva's father, a.k.a. Fairy Hill's principal, on the fact that his daughter ad bullied and almost harassed Erza. Of course he wasn't gonna do this himself. He planned on accompanying Erza and be there for her as support and let he do the talking. Natsu only wanted Erza to enter the holidays with nothing on her shoulders but happiness and freedom.
The pink haired teen was so lost in his own thoughts he didn't realize the mop of red hair moving through the slightly snow covered yard towards his position. In fact Natsu only registered his surroundings when his eyes were obscured with two small hands. "Guess who?" A cheerful voice all but giggling said.
Natsu found himself smiling as he raised his hands and grasped Erza's. "Umm…I'm gonna guess it's….Erza?" Natsu gently pulled Erza's hands away from his face and turned towards her so he could face her.
Meanwhile, Erza's hands found a resting place on his shoulders as they circled around his neck. The couple found themselves smiling towards one another as they gazed into each other's eyes, before slowly leaning in and kissing.
"I'm pretty sure you cheated back there…" Erza said with a cute pout once the two broke off the kiss.
"Well, if I did what are you gonna do to me?" Natsu teased with a knowing smirk. Erza quickly catching up on what he was saying found herself blushing a new shade of red as she slightly lowered her head.
"S-Shut up, Natsu." She stammered as she let her head fall against his chest, her forehead resting comfortably on Natsu's toned pectorals. "Don't tease me like that…."
"Eheh, sorry Erza." Natsu chuckled as he laced his arms around Erza's small waist and pulled her against him. "You're just too cute when you blush is all." As soon as Natsu said those words he heard a slight giggle, quickly followed by a gentle 'baka'.
The two didn't move for a while, they just let themselves enjoy one another's embrace. Natsu however, knew they had something else important to do.
"Hey Erza?" Natsu called out, getting the red head's attention as she pulled her head back from this chest and looked him in the eyes. "I know this is something you probably don't want to do right now, but don't you think it would be best if he went in and talked to the principal about….that incident with Minerva?"
When Natsu said those words, you could see just by looking at Erza's eyes her demeanor had took a full one eighty turn. Once could see she had gone from cheerful and happy to nervous and insecure.
Natsu didn't say anything else as he looked towards his girlfriend. He knew she was struggling with herself on whether or not she truly wanted to go through with this.
A few seconds passed by before Natsu found himself looking once again into those loving eyes, a new flame being ignited inside of them. Nodding her head, Erza made a stand. "You're right, Natsu, I should go talk with the principle." She said with conviction lacing every word she said.
Slowly grasping his hand, Erza started walking back inside the school, pulling Natsu along the way. Although Erza couldn't see it, Natsu was smiling towards her, nothing but pride written on his face as the two made their way inside.
Principal Jiemma was currently sitting on his desk, loads of paper stacked in front of him as he carefully read each and every one of them. Suddenly a knock on the door was heard quickly followed by an authorization to go in.
Jiemma was an older man with countless years of experience and never before had he imagined someone, students nevertheless, would be knocking on his office door on the last day before the holidays while no more classes were taking place and the school was pretty much closed.
Looking up to the pair, Jiemma took notice that one of the teenagers could not possibly be one of his students. He was the principal of Fairy Hills, a school restricted to only girls, and one of the two standing in front of him was a boy, fact that had him wondering what were the two doing in his office at that time. 'Pink hair? It can't be him…'.
"How can I help you?" Jiemma inquired, cutting straight to the point. He was known as a strict but fair principal and he intended to keep that image.
"Good evening, principal Jiemma." Erza greeted making a small vow. Natsu on the other hand just let himself stay a little behind his girlfriend. He had no intention of showing any respect to this man, the father of Minerva, a girl who had brought nothing but bad moments to Erza's life. He might not have anything against him, but if Jiemma wanted his respect he would have to earn it….
"You might not recognize me but I'm one of the students here at Fairy Hills, I'm Erza Scarlett."
"Ah yes, Scarlett….The name does sound familiar." The older man breathed out, scratching his chin in the process. "And what brings you here at this hour, miss Scarlett?" Jiemma inquired, his gaze all but trying to dig a hole through Erza.
"I'm here to file a report of bullying!" Erza stated, taking her speech directly to the reason that had brought her there in the first place.
To say Jiemma's interest had been caught was an understatement. If there was one thing he did not tolerate inside his school was mistreat of others. Placing his arms on his desk, Jiemma leaned ever so slightly towards Erza before speaking. "I see. And who was involved in this incident?"
"Myself." Erza admitted. "And your daughter….Minerva."
Finding out his daughter had bullied someone didn't seem to amaze Jiemma as much as Natsu would have thought. In fact, the guy had barely flinched. 'Is this guy made of stone or what?'.
Letting out a big sight before leaning back into his chair Jiemma let his arms fall on his chair's armrests. "I knew that girl was troublesome…Too much of her mother in her." Jiemma said out loud, more to himself than to anyone else. "I'm sorry for any discomfort and possible harm my daughter may have caused you. I assure you I do not contempt these types of actions and you can trust my word when I say Minerva will not bother you again." Jiemma proceeded, rising from his chair, walking around his desk and placing himself in front of Erza.
Looking up due to the difference in height Erza was met with a kind and gentle face on Jiemma's behalf. 'How can Minerva really be your daughter?' She thought to herself.
"Is there anything else I can do for you?" Jiemma asked.
Completely surprised by the course of action Erza could no longer think straight and before she knew it her head was nodding no. "Very well then." Jiemma stated before walking back towards his chair behind the desk. "If there is nothing else please take your leave, I have much to do." He concluded, sitting back.
"Thank you for your understanding, principal Jiemma." Erza said, before vowing once more and turning to leave. She quickly found herself face to face with an opened door, cortesy of Natsu, before leaving the office.
As he made his way out, Natsu took a glance back towards Jiemma, his gaze meeting the principal's one as their eyes locked on one another. Without further courtesies, Natsu nodded his head, signaling Jiemma had earned some respect in his regards, before leaving the room, closing the door behind him.
'So that was Igneel's child? It has been a long time….'
The way back to Erza's place was a quiet one. Neither one of them made any attempt at starting a conversation, they just enjoyed the other's company and presence as they walked hand-in-hand.
"Say Erza.." Natsu called, looking to his side so he could gaze the red-head.
Meeting his gaze with her own, Erza waited for Natsu to continue.
Showing her that smile she all but loved Natsu made one simple question that placed Erza on cloud nine faster than anything before. "Do have plans for Christmas?"
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