Heyyyy there My lovely readers as you can probably read I am in a reallllyyyy goood mood because of two things; 1st first reason is because I being re-reading the latest chapter of Fairy Tail that came out on monday and It was awesome and I even fangirl in the middle of class almost jumping out of my seat and the second reason is that I had fun writing this chapter because It's basically all about JERZA and yeah I know this is a GRUVIA fanfic but the way i'm writing this story is that I'll be showing off other ships, giving the moments and when I give the a major moment Like the one I just wrote is basically my way of showing is that they'll get together but don't worry there is a Major Gruvia moment coming up and The story will definitely end up with a major GRUVIA moment that i'll work my whole soul off in it anyways I'm going to go hide myself because today my family is coming over and I'll have to pretend to I'm asleep so I don't have socialize with them and it's not that I don't like them it's just that I don't wanna socialize in person but anyways tell me what you thought of the newest chapter from either The real deal aka Fairy Tail Manga or of my chapter I promise that I'll react accordingly... Okay have fun reading
*On Their way to the Bakery*
"Okay how bout this, after we arrive to the bakery I can consult my Magic cards to see what would be the best option to finding everyone." Cana said while reaching for her Cards instantly getting the feeling something good was about to happen
"Cana, that's a really good idea. Once we arrive to the bakery I will be counting on you." Erza replied while patting Cana's arm to show her approval, trying to hide her stargaze; that longed for her beloved strawberry cake
"Umm...I been wondering something for a while." Wendy asked in a timid tone of voice while wringing her hands behind her back, hoping to gain some more confidence and almost killing Romeo in the process from how cute she looked.
"What is it Wendy-nee?" Romeo asked trying to sound as composed as he could and not how he really felt.
"I hope this doesn't come out rude or anything but I have been wondering...What exactly is your relationship with Jellal?" Wendy squeaked out hoping that she wasn't being rude, and intruding into Erza-san's private matters
"There is nothing going on with me and Jellal and I we are just childhood friends who went through some difficult times but now we are okay...We definitely don't like each other that way or have tried to kiss one another or have been rejected by the other by saying that that person has a fiancé-" Erza said trying to denied everything, sporting the biggest blush that soon would rival her Scarlet hair, but was soon ignored when Cana started talking in her place.
"What Erza is trying to say is that both of them are very much in L-O-V-E ever since they were kids but unfortunately there was many obstacles that torn them apart for many years but they were reunited not so long ago however in the end; both still have too many things that they have to accomplished before they can finally be together." Cana said with a mischievous smile and emphasizing in the word Love to get her point across.
"That's the most heartbreaking story I have ever heard. Don't worry Erza-san, I will be rooting for you the whole time!"
"Cana stop with your deception! There is definitely nothing going on between us! We are definitely not in l-love with each other and Wendy don't just start rooting for me." Erza tried her best to be frightening but it didn't work so well with her whole face being the same color as her hair.
"H-hey everyone look the Bakery is up ahead!" Romeo called out trying to stop what would soon be a bloodbath.
"Nice timing Romeo!" Carla whispered while trying to shake the feeling that they had been watched.
*Inside the Bakery*
"How may I help you, sir?" The young baker replied turning around to face her customer only to get hit by how handsome he was, almost like a prince from a fairy tale
"I was wondering if a red-haired girl in an armor ordering a lot of strawberry cake has come here by any chance?"
"...Umm I'm sorry dear, but no one with that description has come by… although I was told by the conductor that someone similar to that description would come by to get a complimentary cake."
"Is that so…" Jellal mused out loud. Well too bad he was hoping that his 'Erza radar' was right to at least catch a glance of her.
"Well thank you… I will be leaving now and if you would do me a favor please pretend this never happe-"
"Wait Erza! Don't be mad I was just kidding!" Cana called out instantly making Jellal freeze in his spot at the mention of her name. When he said he wanted to catch a glimpse of her he didn't mean this. He can't let her see him right now or he might not be able to hold himself back.
"It's Okay Cana I'm just excited to get my cak…. Jellal!? Is that you?"
Crap!
"Oh hey Erza. I didn't see you there." Jellal muttered nervously. Cursing himself for coming to the bakery instead of collecting information like he was supposed to in the first place.
"...So what brings you here, I thought you were doing business for Crime Sorciere." Erza asked hoping that if she kept the conversation going she might get to spend more time with him.
"Oh...you know I am actually here to collect information about… um a dark guild." Jellal replied hoping that she wouldn't catch on to his lie, not that it was a complete lie.
"Really… So now Dark Guilds frequent bakeries?" Erza asked, raising her eyebrow knowing full well that he wasn't telling her the complete truth about the situation.
"Yeah, you know...the Master of the guild has a soft spot for sweets."
"Is that so… then he might not be all that bad, with such a good taste."
At this point Erza was trying her hardest not to laugh but his expression as he told such an obvious lie was making it hard for her to do so especially when Cana and Romeo were snickering behind her, obviously catching on to his lie.
"Oh! Would you look at the time! Erza, it seems that we have forgotten something really important back at the Inn. So don't mind us we are just going to head back and look for while you catch up with Casanova here." Cana suddenly called out trying to give the two soon-to-be-lovers some privacy and if the feeling she got when touching her cards was right, they might just be about ready to take the Next step. With that final thought Cana signal Wendy, Romeo and Carla to get out of the store.
"Wait Cana!" Erza called out but it was too late, they were already out of the door and on their way to the Inn.
"So... Why are you here?" Jellal asked shifting the weight on his feet
"I came here to pick up a cake that the conductor offered us an apology." Erza stuttered her face once again gaining color. Hopefully he doesn't ask or hears about my little incident at the train station.
"Oh"
"Yeah...hey where is Meredy and Ultear at?" Erza said trying to get rid of the awkward atmosphere that had settled in after Cana and the others had left.
"Meredy went to back up Ultear; who is staking out the Dark Guild that has been causing trouble around here lately." Jellal told her, soon settling into a more comfortable feeling, it was Erza who he was talking to, the same Erza he had known since they were kids at the Tower of Heaven, causing her pain and sorrow. The same Erza who he had fallen in love with.
"Good to hear, and what about you how have you been? How's your fiancée?" Erza asked in a teasing manner.
"Erza!" Jellal groaned.
"What?" Erza asked feigning ignorance
"How long are you going to hold that against me." Jellal asked in an almost whining tone of voice, staring straight into her eyes.
"I don't know maybe …. you should ask your fiancée." Erza retorted a mischievous smile taking a hold of her features
"Fine I will." Jellal said, taking a step closer to her.
"Wait? What?!" Erza asked bewildered
"You heard me, I'll go ask her right now." Jellal replied taking a step closer, their noses almost touching
"Fine do as you wish…" Erza whispered, her breathing becoming erratic from the small space left between them
"So Erza how long are you goin-" Jellal started to ask, his eyes falling towards her full lips but soon was interrupted by the sound of crashing pans making them jump apart in panic with flushed cheeks.
"Oh dear, sorry about that." the young baker said, immediately regretting making such a slip up, few seconds more and they would have kiss, the life of a fangirl was never easy.
"N-no it's fine...um I came here to pick up a cake from the conductor." Erza stammered trying to calm her frantic heart that pounded against her ribcage, a small reminder of what almost happened.
"That's right, give me a second I'll bring it to you." The baker suddenly said going inside the kitchen while berating herself for ruining such a passionate moment.
"...So..umm what brings you to this town anyway. Were you on some kind of mission?"
Jellal asked scratching the back of his neck, trying to get rid of the awkwardness that had settled once again between them.
"...Sort of, I'm here to stop a certain Idiot from destroying a town out of jealousy and give a scolding to some other idiots for leaving without saying anything." Erza said this time with a gentle smile, thinking about her guild mates and their silly but thoughtful actions when the people they care about was in trouble.
Seeing her smile cause Jellal to feel dejected, thinking how as he was now; a wanted criminal, he wouldn't be able to bring her the happiness she deserves after all she had being through. At Least for now he was content with seeing her happy.
"I'm glad to see you happy, smiling like that makes you look more beautiful than usual."
"...Thank you…"
"...My pleasure..."
"... I guess you are going to be leaving now."
"...Yeah but not right now… as a certain red haired destroyed my only way of transportation, but for now I guess I buy some cake." Jellal stated with a smile of his own.
Erza's face turned bright red at his words whether from embarrassment about him finding out of her little accident in train station or from the meaning of his words
"H-how did you find out about that?" Erza stuttered while looking down, trying to avoid his stare.
"I heard some rumors on my way to the bakery about a certain red haired going on a rampage trying to avenge her friends honor, making me suspected you, and when the baker mention that you were getting a complimentary cake from the conductor, it confirmed my suspicion." Jellal replied with a smirk taking in her appearance, she looked breathtaking even with her hair all messed up and her bright red face that reveal that underneath all her armor and tough appearance she was a kind hearted person that deserve to be happy all the time.
"Here you go dear, two complementary cakes to go."
"Wait two! I thought he gave me only one?" Erza asked in confusion she was sure she was only going to get one and then she was going to buy 49 more.
"Oh yeah, one is from me. You and your boyfriend look so cute together!" The young baker said knowing full well that the couple in front of her haven't yet taken the next step to dating each other but maybe this would give them a small push.
"W-we are not d-dating." Erza stuttered trying to clear up the confusion but the baker wasn't hearing any of it.
"In that case...just think of it as a business deal for the future, if you guys end up marrying each other I would like to make the Cake for your wedding." The baker said with a wink that even had Jellal blushing just at the thought of seeing Erza walk down the Aisle in a white wedding dres-
"Jellal! Are you okay?! Your nose is bleeding!" Erza asked, panicking at the sight of Jellal bleeding.
"Y-yeah I'm okay." Jellal asked cursing himself for having such an embarrassing reaction in front of her no less.
"Here, have a seat my dear. I'll be back with a towel and a glass of water." the baker said giving him a knowing smile, as if she knew exactly what he was thinking
"Thank you and sorry for all the trouble." Erza replied while trying to stop the bleeding and wondering what on Earth-land was going on, she was sure that Jellal was healthy as he worked out all the time, his figure and muscles were proof of that. Erza blushed once again at the thought of Jellal working out- wait maybe he was overworking himself, maybe he wasn't eating or sleeping properly...what if he was suffering from an illness, in that case she should take him to the nearest hospita-
"I don't know what is going around that pretty little head of yours, but i'm alright." Jellal said flicking Erza slightly in the forehead so she would stop worrying about him so much.
"Are you sure?"
"Yeah, I just feel a bit dizzy-" Jellal was saying when he suddenly felt himself being picked up.
"In that case I'll take you to the doctor, getting dizzy isn't normal. is it." Erza said while holding Jellal princess style ready to take him to the doctor.
"Erza, put me down I'm okay and getting dizzy isn't that big of a deal." Jellal told her trying to soothe her worries away, she was too good for someone like him.
"Okay, but if you start feeling sick you'll tell me, right?" Erza asked Jellal while lowering him in the chair.
"Yeah"
"Here you go… did something happen?" the baker asked as she came back with the glass of water and the towel.
"N-no everything is fine and I also would like to order 48 more cakes." Jellal replied, he was sure that with that amount of cakes Erza would forget about her worries.
"Coming right up."
He just hoped that one day she'll let him worry about her instead...