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Bold is for attacks

Kanji's POV

It had been two days since we arrived at Tenroujima. We had set up all the runes for the different paths but that left us with the better part of a week with nothing to do. So now we're just lounging around on the beach for a few days with nothing to do.

"This is nice." Erza said laying out her towel on the sand.

"I guess." I said taking a seat next to her.

I was wearing my normal yellow bathing suit and Erza was in her usual Black Bikini

I wish she'd wear that yellow one I got her more often. I recall he saying it was "Legendary"

"The others will be here in a few days so enjoy it." Erza said handing me a bottle from her bag "Will you rub some lotion on my back."

I took the bottle and out some of the goop in my hand "Anything for you."

Erza untied her bikini and I rubbed the lotion on her soft back. Erza laid out in the sun and I relaxed with her. Gildarts had gone to wander around the island and I didn't know where Mira was.

"I'm gonna go in the water." I told Erza.

"Okay I'll be here."

I swam around in the water for a while and Erza soon joined me. We sat at the shore and talked while the water ran over our legs.

"When we get back we need to pick a new date." I told Erza.

"I know." Erza said leaning her head on my shoulder and lacing her fingers in mine "Do you think Mira will move on?"

"She will but I don't know when though." I told her "But I don't want to wait forever to marry you while you wait for Mira to move on and be your Maid of Honor."

"I know…I don't want to wait much longer." She kissed my cheek "I want to be able to call you my husband."

I kissed her back "and I want you to be my wife."

Erza and I sat at the water's edge kissing and whispering dumb sappy things to each other's ears. We watched the sun go down before heading back to the tent we were sharing. Mira had made dinner, she seemed a little off but she insisted everything was fine.

Erza went to bed before me that night. I sat up by the fire and talked with Gildarts.

"So you're getting married? Damn you kids are growing up fast." he said.

"Yeah. You plan on being in town for it?"

"I'm not sure. Listen word of advice kid…you better be there."

"What do you mean? It's my wedding of course I'd be there."

"Just don't screw up like I did okay."

"I'm not completely sure what you're talking about but I think I get the idea. I'm going to bed."

I got up and headed into mine and Erza's tent. She was already fast asleep. I got changed and got under the covers. I put my arm around Erza's waist and pulled her close.

I gave her a kiss on the forehead "I love you."

"I love you to." She mumbled "see you in the morning."

Mira's POV- Earlier at the beach.

Kanji and Erza were at the beach relaxing. I was out for a walk when I saw them. Kissing at the edge of the water, telling each other how much they were in love.

It makes me sick...Why can't that be me?

"Do you think Mira will move on?" Erza asked.

"She will. I don't know when though." Kanji told her "But I don't want to wait forever to marry you while you wait for Mira to move on and be your Maid of Honor."

They're just gonna move on without me…

"I know…I don't want to wait much longer" Erza said kissing his cheek "I want to be able to call you my husband."

"And I want you to my wife." He told her.

Why can't I be his wife…? Maybe it's just not meant to be…

I left the two at the beach kissing and being all boyfriend girlfriend and sulked back to the base camp and made dinner. Gildarts was already back from his walk.

"Something wrong Mira?" He asked "You look upset. Do you want to talk about it?"

"Not really." I said cutting vegetables "I just started thinking maybe I've been a little selfish."

"How so?"

"I put my own feelings above my friends."

"So?" he said "Maybe you were wrong, everyone is selfish once in a while. Why don't you just talk to this person about it, admit your mistake."

"Yeah…maybe…"

Should I keep fighting or accept that he will never be mine…

Kanji's POV- The next morning.

I woke up the next morning still holding Erza close. She moved and I instinctively pulled her tighter against my chest.

"Five more minutes." I mumbled.

I felt Erza twist around in my arms, hugged me, and nuzzle her face into my neck.

"That sounds good." She said snuggling harder.

We laid in bed for another half hour or so, cuddling and talking.

"We really should get up." Erza said kissing my cheek "Come on."

I rolled out of bed lazily and went about my day.

Still three more days till the exam starts. Maybe I'll go visit Mavis' grave today.

I left Erza lounging at the base camp and went for a walk in the jungle. On my way to the sanctuary I passed by a pack of dead wolves.

Wonder what happened. Did they all get sick? That wouldn't kill them all at the same time…maybe they ate something bad?

I kept going through the forest and entered the cave housing Mavis's grave. I went up to the tombstone and just sat alone with my thoughts.

Gramps always says to stop and smell the roses. That's what he told Laxus before he left. I wonder what he's up to. I hope he visits soon. I want to tell him when the wedding will be. I hope Lauren's okay. I want to go get her but Gajeel's notes said she doesn't remember me or Laxus…I just want to see my little sister again.

I want Mira to give up soon so Erza will go back to planning the wedding. She has so much to do when we get home. Pick a new date and get a dress. Hopefully the girls can help her with that so I don't have to. Not that I don't want to spend time with her just that she'd get better advice on that stuff from someone like Lucy.

I wonder who will win the S-Class Exam…Everyone's got a good chance. Who'd everyone picked as their partners. Whatever duo gets the path Erza and I are sharing will most likely get eliminated. I can't that of any group that could stand up to the two of us. Same with Gildarts path, it's a sure loss.

"Thanks for sitting and listening to me ramble in my head First Master." I said to the grave stone "You're a really good listener. Do you think all the troubles in my life will get worked out?"

The grave didn't answer but I could have sworn it glowed a little brighter.

"Thanks. I think they will to. Next time I visit you I'll bring Erza with me. You two have met before but this time we'll come to see you as husband and wife. I wonder how quickly Erza will want to have kids. I want kids too but I just hope it's not to sudden. Erza really wants them but I don't think she understands the work it takes to care for a child. We looked after Carole that one night without too much trouble so I think we can handle it."

The grave had no response.

"Well I'll see you around Master Mavis. I'll probably visit one more time before I go home after the exam so I'll see you then okay."

Three Days later

Erza and I were in tunnel waiting for the arrival of the poor saps who were about to lose their chance to move on in the exam.

"No holding back understand." Erza told me.

"I'll even have to take my coat off? I won't be going that far." I smirked sitting on a rock "The wall activated, it's only a matter of time."

"I wonder if we got the peaceful path…" A voice said.

"Juvia hopes so. She wants to go and see Gray-Sama. Juvia will fight for her love if she has to."

The two rounded the corner and looked at Erza and me.

"Oh crap."

"You two are an unlikely pair." Erza told Juvia and Lisanna.

"This isn't the Quiet Path girls." I said getting off the rock "This is the torture path. You'll have to get passed Erza and me."

Juvia's a water woman. I can take her no problem. Lisanna's be out of practice with her magic due to her time in Edolas. This won't be too much of a problem.

AN

Thank you for reading. Feedback is appreciated. Feel free to message me any questions or concerns.

Sorry for the lack of updates I had a really busy week, I started a new story so I was putting time into that. Binding of Isaac: Rebirth came out so I was playing that. Plus I had school work. Hopefully I can get back to a good schedule.

Till next time.