A/N: Hiya~ Happy Valentine's Day everyone! Finally, the 3rd and last Valentine's chapter, StAr side! :D

Well, without further ado, enjoy~
I apologize for any mistakes even though I proofread this 4 or 5 times. I don't own Fairy Tail only the OCs


Chapter 28: Is this it?! StAr Valentine's Day

*Aria's P.O.V.*

"Uwaaah! What a cool view!" I shout as I look at the beautiful scenery.

"Hey, don't lean too much on the side or you'll fall," my companion said as he pull me by my arm towards him.

A vein pop out of my head as I turn around and glare at the blond mage next to me.

"You don't need to pull me. I can do it by myself," I said as I cross my arm and lean on my seat.

Sting look at me and then let out a chuckle and pinch my nose again. He keeps pinching my nose, if he keeps on doing that it might stretch and it might get pointy. He's lucky that he was the one operating this open carriage or else I might punch him. Yes, we are riding on a carriage, it also surprise me when we walk out the guild and there was an open carriage, my nervousness actually disappear when I saw that.

It's an open carriage, where in the roof is foldable, and the seats are for only two person and two horses in front. At first I thought it was probably from someone else, but when Sting drag me towards it and offers me to climb first, I look at him in confusion.

"We're getting on it?" I asked him. He look at me then nods. I continue to stare at him that time as I can't believe he was asking me to ride on a carriage with him, who has a motion sickness.

I asked him if he will be alright, and what he said?

"Yup, don't worry about me, I got everything covered," he said as he grin and push me so I'll take a seat.

As I got on I saw a basket on my seat, Sting told me that we need it later that I should hold on to it. I nod and I was about to peek when Sting told me not to, it was a surprise. Then he grab the rope where the horses are connected to it and swing it in the air as the horses started to move.

I watch how we pass through the street with full of Hearts on each houses and there are red, white and pink ribbons around. It was cute actually. I watch Sting as how he operates the carriage at ease and to be honest, he looks cool. Although I still don't know how his motion sickness didn't affect him.

After couple of minutes we are out of town and the scenery change, instead of couple of houses, it's full of grass, plants, trees, flowers and small cottages, and that's where we are now. The wind is fresh and cool, plus you could smell the scent of the flowers as we pass by, and hear the chirps of the birds and the sound of the cows.

"Ne, Sting, just where are we going?" I asked my companion. He glance at me then grin.

"You really are a curious girl, huh? Just sit there and relax, we'll be there in just a few minutes," he said as his eyes went back to the front.

Seriously, what's with the surprise? Well, I kind of like it though. I love surprises but my curiosity always take out all the fun, I should just stay still and wait for the carriage to stop. And right now I need to focus on when will I give my chocolate to Sting, and confess to him.

To think he likes me, why didn't I notice that? Even though we're almost together every day. Plus, he always helps me, I wonder since when he had feelings to me. Oh right, he did say that he was hurt when I said that I was in love with Natsu-san. Though he was the one who told me that I was in love with Natsu-san. I think I should apologize, I did hurt him that time.

I felt something press on my cheek which made me snap out of my thoughts and jump as I look at my side. Sting was looking at me with worried face as his hand is on my cheek.

"Hey, you okay? Are you not feeling well?" he asked me with a worried tone.

I blush as I lower my head and nods, 'what's with that face? That's the first time I see it, or is it? Uwaah, I don't know,' I thought to myself as I could feel my heart beats so fast.

He still not taking away his hand, I glance up and he seemed to be looking at me then to his front. I slowly hold his hand and pull it down on top of the basket which is lying on my lap.

"I-I'm fine, don't worry about me. You should concentrate in operating this carriage," I said in a very low tone. He look at me with his worried face, I quickly give him a smile to reassure him. I saw him blush and quickly look to his front and slowly let go on me. I frown as he did that. 'Wait, what?! Why did I frown? Oh God, I look like a lovesick girl,' I thought to myself and mentally slap myself.


*Sting's P.O.V.*

'Is Aria okay? Is she not comfortable?' I keep asking to myself as I get worried to Aria. Just a while ago she was having fun watching the scenery, but now she seems too busy thinking, and it makes her depress.

No, stop thinking about it for now. If she's depress or something then it's my job to make her smile and make this both our best day. And the first step is to head our destination. I nod to myself as a smile crept to my face.

"Hey Sting, I was wondering since we left but just how can you ride a carriage without getting sick?" I heard Aria ask. I glance at her as I answer.

"Well, I ask some medicine to Fairy Tail's Medicinal Advisor, Porlyusica-san. I had that once when we went to the Amusement Park, Mira-san gave us the medicine so we can ride all the attraction without having motion sickness. It's a little bitter, but it works. Although, Porlyusica-san told me that we shouldn't drink it every time or else the effect will worn off," I explain to her.

I heard her hum and saw her nod. I smile as I notice that we're almost there. I quickly slow the horses down and place the carriage under a tree so the horses won't burn in the sun. When we halt, I look at Aria who is still curious on where we are.

"We're here, bring the basket," I said as I step down and then offer my hand to her. She nods as she placed her hand to mine and I help her get down.

When her feet steps on the ground I quickly take a step and started to walk towards the grass and pass through some trees without letting go on Aria's hand.

"Hey Sting, where are we going?" she ask without even bothering to take out her hands to me.

I sigh as she can't even stop her curiosity. I look at her, grab the basket so I'm the one holding it and squeeze her hand.

"We're going where we can have our picnic," I answer with my signature grin.

"Picnic?! Here in the middle of the forest?" she asked.

"Hahaha! Nope, let's just say this is the entrance? Just wait for it we'll be there soon," I said as I lead her further.

I didn't wait for her to reply as I continue to drag her. The place is not that dangerous, more like it is one of the safest place, I was always here when I was a kid and this is the place where Lector and I used to stay and train.

When I could see a light on the other end of the road I quicken my pace as we both exit the shade place and stand on an open area.


*Aria's P.O.V.*

Sting suddenly quicken his pace, I wonder if we're there. When we exit from the trees and a warm sensation suddenly hit my body I quickly look around on my surroundings. My eyes widen as it shine and my mouth suddenly open.

We are standing on an open grass field and there are lots of rocks, you could fully see all the moving clouds as the strong wind blows them. Plus, it's very quiet and the only thing you could hear are the grass being blown and the wind. There are trees on the side and the field is a little bulky as it looks like a hill.

It's not something mesmerizing, but, somehow it made me relax, especially the air is fresh. I quickly look at Sting who is watching my reaction, then I notice how his eyes look at me, it was very soft and calm, a blush crept on my face, again as I quickly went back to looking on our surrounding. I notice that we are still holding hands, I could feel my face getting warmer. This is a different side of Sting that I only knew during the Christmas Party.

"H-How do you know this place?" I ask and mentally slap myself for stuttering.

"Well, this is my secret place where I train before or when I want to have a peace and quiet place. Lector knows this place too, since we are always together. It's been a while since I came here so I was thinking to take you here, I want to share you my secret place and we could have a picnic with just the two of us," he said as he let go on my hand and kneels down, putting the basket on the grass.

I follow his action as I sit down next to him in the middle of the grass. I notice Sting taking out a mat and lie it down in front of us he gesture me to sit on it which I did and he follows with the basket, then one by one he take out 2 plates, 2 sets of fork and spoon and one pot and some fruits.

I open the pot and see paella. My lips curve upward as it almost reach my ears. No way, Paella! That's my most favorite dish. I wonder if Sting knows that. I quickly get a serving for me then put on Sting's plate and give it to him. I so wanna try it now if it will exceed my expectation. I grab a spoonful and put it on my mouth.

"Hmmm~" my eyes sparks and my lips curve more upward as I slowly chew and swallow the food. I quickly look at Sting and lean my face near his.

"Where did you get this? Who cooked this?" I quickly ask him. Whoever cook this is a pro. It was the most delicious paella I ever taste, except Nick and the old lady's paella of course.

A blush crept on Sting's face as he scratch his cheek while smiling sheepishly.

"Will you believe if I said I was the one who cooked it?" he asked me.

I look at him dumbfounded. Sting? The great Sting Eucliffe cooked this paella?!

"Are you serious?!" I exclaim as I lean my face more. He jump and nods very fast.

"Yes! Nick taught me how and told me that is your favorite food! It's the easiest food he taught me to cook, since it's just like a fried rice," he said as he move backward.

I slowly pull out when I realize we're too close. So Nick taught him, wait when did Nick taught Sting how to cook?

"Sting, when did Nick taught you to cook?" I ask him.

"Whenever you're with Lucy and the others, sometimes, Rogue taught me. Or at night when you're asleep. So what do you think? He answer and asked me.

I smile as I close my eyes and tilt my head.

"It's delicious Sting. Not bad for a first timer," I said as I compliment him.

Sting's eyes started to sparkle as he grin so wide. I let out a giggle and continue to eat my paella. I had a lot of serving after my first one. And in an instance we both emptied the pot and we both are so full. I drink my glass of juice and place the glass inside the basket as we sit still on the mat.

"Man, I never thought my cooking was that delish, but now I'm craving for sweets," Sting said which made me snap. 'Sweets! I almost forgot!' I quickly open my bag and took out the box where inside the chocolate I made for Sting is.

I stare on the box as I become nervous again. No! Don't be Aria, just be honest get a grip on yourself. This is a perfect chance to confess. I did say that, but, my heart is beating so fast again and my hands is trembling. I shake my head and turn around so I can face Sting. I try to smile naturally but it fails as my smile become a force one.

"H-Here Sting, I-I made chocolate for you, I hope you like it," I said as I hand him over the red box with white ribbon.

He blink twice before he took the box with his toothy grin and I could see a faint blush on his cheek. He shout a thanks to me as he open the box revealing a white dragon made of white chocolate with a heart shape chocolate holding it and a chocolate outline on the dragon.

"Woah, it looks like Weisslogia! Cool! Thanks for the chocolate~" he sang as he took a bite on the chocolate. My heart beats faster than before as I wait for his reaction. I'll say it after he said what he thinks of the chocolate.

"Yum! This is the best white chocolate I ever eaten! I love it!" he shout in happiness. I brighten up when he compliments my chocolate. 'Yosh! Aria, tell him now!'

"S-Sti-Sting!" I suddenly shout his name which made him jump and look at me while still chewing the chocolate inside his mouth. I blush for embarrassment, I look like an idiot shouting his name.

"I-I..uh..um…I.." I keep stuttering as I glance anywhere except on his eyes. I look at the half eaten chocolate as I try to make a sentence.

Sting is still looking at me, waiting for me to say anything. He notice me looking at the chocolate, then his eyes widen as if he just understand what I'm thinking. I close my eyes as I was about to say something when suddenly something block my mouth. I open my eyes and saw Sting's hand and he was holding something and it was on my mouth. I look down and saw a piece of my chocolate.

"You know you can tell me if want to take a bite," he said as he pull away his hand leaving the chocolate to my mouth. I look at him dumbfounded, don't tell me he thought I was asking for a piece of chocolate?!

A vein pops out on my head as I angrily bite the chocolate and quickly finish it. I stand up ignoring the weird expression of Sting as I open my mouth and sing "Amazing Grace". I don't know why I'm singing it, it just pop out on my head, well, considering that it is one of my favorite song, well I guess I'll just sing.

The mood was gone, and here I thought I could finally confess, but, no, I'm not in the mood now. Why would he think I want some chocolate? I made that! For Mavis sake. I had eaten more than he did yesterday with Lucy-nee and the others.

No. Stop. Calm down. Don't let it get to you, you have the whole day to confess. So much for the 'give the chocolate then confess' plan, I guess there are times plans can fail. I don't know if we'll stay here longer, but, I wait again until the mood returns. I need to be brave.

When I finally finished singing Amazing Grace, I'm finally calm. Then I heard a clap, I look down and saw Sting clapping his hand with a soft smile on his face. I let out a sigh as I smile back. Even though I was angry at him a while ago it disappears quickly, unlike before.

'I think I like him more than before,' I mentally slap myself and shake my head as I try to take those thoughts away. I'm totally a maiden in love now, a little creepy for it not suits me.

I look at him and ask what we are going to do next. He tilt his head while thinking. He suggest to stay for a while and rest before we go and have a road trip. I nod as I sit down again and look at the clouds while Sting lie down.

We watch the clouds move and search for different forms, like for example I found a star shape, then Sting found a rabbit, then it became a competition on which who can find more shapes. I won which made Sting sulk which is so childish. He then started a conversation about Weisslogia and we stay like that for hour.

It was fun talking to him about Weisslogia, he told me how Weisslogia can be strict to him or when times he was being scolded. Then he told me that years ago, he promise Lector right here on this very place that he will beat 'Salamander' which is Natsu-san. It was a great story, even though he was defeated, I know Sting is strong and I'm pretty sure Lector thought that too.


Sting notice that it was time to go, so we can have a road trip before going back to our town. We arrange our stuffs and helped me up, and just like when we came here he hold my hands which I don't really mind. More like I started to like it and kind of don't want to let go.

When we arrive at the carriage I quickly get on and sit down and Sting sit next to me, our hands are now separate since he'll operate the carriage. I was waiting for us to move when suddenly the rope came visible to my vision. I look at it with one eyebrow raise then look at Sting.

"Want to try it?" he ask. My eyes sparkle and I grin as I nod excitedly and grab the rope.

I swing the rope and the carriage started to move very fast which almost made us stumble. It's a little bit hard, but, slowly I'm getting used to it and the carriage slowly moves and became stable.

I turn to Sting who is grinning and laughing, telling me to do it again. I laugh back but didn't do what he said and our road trip continue. We pass through a lot of barns and small houses. I also saw the ocean.

Then we pass through one town named Crocus the capital of Fiore and where GMG is always held. We saw a lot of couples outside having their own dates. We didn't stop and look around because it's too crowded and it will be hard to walk around, but, some people give us flowers which I gladly accept.


It was fun, plus, there's nothing to get worried on Sting's motion sickness. I look at Sting and started to have a conversation as we continue our road trip. He was the one who keeps talking as he tell me stories how he met Lector and then Rogue and their missions and adventures. I just simply listen to him as I get fascinated on his stories that I forgot that I was going to confess.

It was almost sundown when Sting told me that we'll heading back to our town, I give back the rope to him so he'll operate the carriage again. I actually didn't notice the time until he told me and what's worst is I haven't told him I like him. The day is ending and yet I haven't done anything.

"Did you have fun?" I heard Sting ask.

"Yup, and I learned a lot about you Sting. Thanks for telling me all about your adventures," I reply as I smile at him. He grin back and we continue to head back.

It's already nighttime when we arrive the town, and there are still lots of decorations on all the houses plus, everyone is still awake. I guess they still continue to have their dates even if it's night.

Then I notice something's off, we're not heading towards our place. I look at Sting in confusion and he notice it.

"I still have another surprise," he said, then I notice that we are heading towards the park. He slow down the horse and the carriage stop. I look at the park and notice there's no one there, except for a round table and two chairs, and small lights floating around the park.

Sting gets off and gesture me to get off too. I didn't ask any question as I just follow him. I took his hand again and he led me to the park with his hand on mine again. He led me to one of the chairs and he pull it out in the table and gesture me to sit. I place myself in front of the chair and I felt it gets near me so I sit down. I thanked Sting as he went to the other side and sit down on the empty chair. 'When did he become so gentleman?'

"Good evening Sir, Madam," I heard a familiar voice greeted us. I turn my head and saw a red hat and a long blonde hair.

"Rufus?! What are you doing here?" I ask my Memory-Make mage friend who is now chuckling. I can't believe I'll see him here, 'And how come I didn't notice him.'

"Well Miss Aria, I would be your waiter and attendant. As per request of our Master, Sting," he answer. I look at Sting who just shrug and smile at me.

"Ohkay? So, what now?" I asked either the two of them.

"Now, I will be serving your dinner," Rufus answer as he walk out and suddenly appear with a tray on his hand and place it on the table.

He opens it and reveals a roast chicken, then he pour our glasses champagne. I thank him and he bows down as he wish us for a good meal. I let out a giggle as I try the food. Yum! So good! I look at Sting who is also enjoying his food. I let out a chuckle as I continue to eat.

I heard a violin sound and saw Rufus playing one. He suddenly started to play a classic music while Sting and I continue to eat. Then I lift my flute wine glass, Sting did the same and look at me as he weakly hit my glass with his. I smile as I hit his and we both drink our wine.

When I was done I wipe my face using the napkin and found that Rufus still continue playing the violin. I heard someone called my name I turn around and saw Sting already standing beside me with his hand stretch to me.

"May I have this dance?" he asked. A blush crept to my face and then I smirk as I accept his offer.

"Gladly," I answer as I stand up and he led me to the center and we started to dance.

"I thought you hate slow dance?" I ask with one of my eyebrow raise. He stare at me then let out a chuckle.

"Well, thanks for a certain someone who taught me how to dance, I started to like it," he answer as he look at me with a half eyes close. I laugh on that, I wonder if it's that true.

We continue to dance when suddenly, I heard someone singing. I quickly turn around and saw who were singing and I can't believe it. A bunch of kids were singing and not just any kids but it was the kids we met last December. The one who were caroling. They were singing, 'Collide', while we dance. I look at my partner with a smile on my face.

"You asked them to sing for us?" I asked. He nod as he twirl me around.

"Yup, I know you like them and they said that they'll sing for us as a thank you for helping them last time, though the songs were not picked by me, it was Rufus," he answer.

"Wow, you really plan this out huh? For what?" I ask him as I don't understand why he's doing this for me. I heard him frown as we stop dancing but the kids are continue to sing more songs.

"You really are a dense person huh," he said which made me pout.

"Well, sorry about that. This is the first time someone did this for me," I reply as I look away to him and cross my arms. I heard him chuckle.

"That makes me happy," I heard him say. I quickly look at him, what does he mean? My eyes widen when he look at me with a serious face.

"Aria," he said with a very manly voice as he hold my hands. I gulped as I wait for him to continue. Wait, could he be doing what I think he's gonna do?

"This is probably not the first time I say this because I already did before, although you just can't remember which really made me sad you know," Oh no, I'm right.

"But, being depress on that won't do anything, that's why I made up my mind to say it again," he said as he stare at me with his warm and strong blue eyes.

Wait! I was the one who gonna say that. Not you, you already said that to me. I keep on talking to myself through my mind. I want to say something to him but I can't find my voice.

"Aria, I love you ever since you came, and I only realize it during the Christmas party. That's why I was hurt when you said you we're in love with Natsu-san," he repeats what he said to me when I was drunk. O Mavis, I could feel my face getting warmer.

"At first, you're quite mysterious as you hide what you feels. But, when you changed and become the Aria right now, I started to like you, despite the times we argue. I love how you laugh, you sing, you act childish, or when you feel embarrass, or when you fight, or times when you act mature, basically all of you," he added, now that's something new.

"And during our job, that time, due to my anger on the bandits, especially to the boss who hurt you, I was so mad that he hit you and I didn't control myself. And when we were together the whole day today my love for you grows as we spend our time and got to know each other. So, basically, what I'm trying to say is, would you go out with me?" he finish as his face reddens due to what he said and due saying too much.


*Sting's P.O.V.*

Finally I said it, now the question is, will her answer be the same or not. I wait for Aria to answer, I stare at her brown eyes as she's probably processing what just happened, and her face is so red. 'Is that a good sign?' Then suddenly I saw her trembling and tears started to form on her eyes. I quickly panic. Oh no! Did I said too much?

"Sorry," I heard her said. Eh?

"I'm sorry Sting," this time I heard her clearly and see that the tears are flowing down to her face.

Oh, I see, I guess it was really just from the booze, her confession is not real. I let out a small smile as I lower my head, as I was about to let go to her hands.

"I'm sorry for lying Sting. I remember our confessions," Huh? What did she said? I quickly shot my head up as I stare at Aria's crying face.

"I clearly remember when you told me you love me when I was drunk and I told you I love you back! It was late but I do remember it and I'm sorry for not saying anything! I tried to tell you but you'd given me the cold shoulder so I just let it pass!" she shout as she confess to me the reason she was crying.

S-She remember everything?! And because of my depression I avoid talking to her and didn't even let her explain. Ugh! Sting you're such an idiot!

I hold her through her shoulder as I pull her towards me and hug her tightly as I rub her back, hushing her.

"Shh, stop crying. I'm sorry too. I'm such a jerk. I ignore you due to my depression that I didn't know you were going to say that to me," I said as I comfort her. I could hear her hiccup and slowly her crying turns into sniffle, and slowly she pull away, but my arms is still around her shoulder while hers is on my waist.

"I agree of you being a jerk. A while ago, when I gave you the chocolate I was about to confess, but you thought I want the chocolate and give me a piece," she told me as she smile and glare at me. I gulped as I scratch my neck.

"Uh, sorry, I'm bad sometimes in feeling the mood," I said as I apologize. I heard her laugh which made me smile.

"Okay, we are both at fault here, and that's why I made this plan with the boys so I can make up with you and confess my feelings again," I said.

"What a coincidence, the girls and I plan to confess my feelings to you today too," she reply as she let out a chuckle. I grin as I lean my face.

"Does that mean you really like me?" I ask with a teasing tone. I saw her face redden as she look away then went back to me with a smug look.

"Maybe or maybe not~" she said as she shrug. I smile as she's trying to be hard to get, she so cute.

I pinch her nose which made her squeak and before she even cover it I place a kiss on it which surprises her and quickly covers it. I smirk as I give her a quick kiss on her lips which surprises her again and her face reddens more.

"S-Sting! You idiot!" she said as she cover her face in embarrassment. I let out a laugh as I remove her hands on her face, and see her brown eyes staring at me. My smirk didn't falter as I continue to lean my face.

"So, is it or is it not?" I whisper which made her pout. Damn it she can't stop being so cute.

"You know the answer, idiot," she answer which made my smirk widen as our lips are inches away and I could see her close her eyes as our lips got in contact. I pull her closer to me as I deepen the kiss and she kiss me back. I could feel her clench my shirt and pulling me closer to her which made me smile while we are still kissing.

When we both heard some squeals and giggling we quickly pull away as we remember that we still have audience. We turn our heads and saw the kids grinning and all of them were blushing, then I saw Lector and Frosch flying above them with both their paws on their mouth with a blush on their faces, and lastly Rufus, who is muttering he remember everything which made me and Aria blush.

We both look at each other then look away, feeling shy. Then I took a glance at her again, and saw she's also glancing at me. I smile as I grab her hand and run towards the kids, since I know Aria wants to talk to them.

When we are running towards them I lean my mouth near her ears as I whisper her the three words that I will always say to her from now on.

"I love you" she look at me with her red face as she stick out her tongue which just made me laugh and return my gaze in front. Then I felt something pulling me then I heard the same three words to her mouth.

"I love you too, idiot" I smile when I heard that and quickly give her a kiss on the cheek and she give me a pinch on the cheek.


A/N: And that's it! Finally, they are official. So how is it? Is it good? The Valentine's chapter is done! The carriage thing suddenly pops out to me, then when I was chatting with TChaCha-oneechan, I suddenly realize that it somehow a little same at one of the scene's at Disney's Little Mermaid when Eric took Ariel a tour on his kingdom, so I kind of base on that.The next chapters would be drama and action as another problem arise.

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