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Chapter 11: Acknowledgement
I stood silently against the wall staring at the bright white moon. Laxus and Llyr stood silently along with me as we waited for Gramps to show up. He wanted to talk with us before Llyr left on his self-discovery adventure.
Gramps show up with a stern look on his face as he near our meeting spot. I smile happily at Gramps greeting him first.
"Gramps."
"June how are you feeling." Gramps asked concern. I smile rubbing my sore sides.
"Alright. Porlyusica sure does wonders!" I smiled cheerfully.
"I'm glad to hear that."
"Geezer, what's the Lumen Histoire?" Laxus finally spoke up impatiently.
Llyr stare at Gramps sternly as well. Llyr explained to us Ivan really wanted this Lumen Histoire thing but had no idea what it was.
"Did you guys hear about it from Ivan?" Gramps question knowingly and a little concern Ivan knew about it.
"Heh, that's putting it lightly. Everything Ivan has done until now was so he could get his hands on the Lumen Histoire." Llyr scoff sternly.
"Honestly, now. That kid…" Gramps mutter displease.
"Gramps, he said it was part of Fiary Tail's "dark side"." I add softly. "What did he mean by dark side?" I ask concern.
"It's not dark at all."
We all turn around surprise at the sudden arrival of the First Master.
"First Master." We all said surprise.
"The Lumen Histoire is our guild's "light side"." She explain softly.
"No, First Master! You mustn't tell them." My gramps said seriously.
"I know. Only those who serve as Guild Master are permitted to know this." First Master agreed happily. "I ask of you three for your understanding on this sensitive matter." First Master urged us to agree to silence on this matter.
"As long as it's nothing messed-up, I won't pry." Laxus said sternly.
"Master business is Master business." I said happily, giving them a thumbs up.
"What they said. I honestly don't really care either." Llyr said bored.
"Thank you." First Master thank us happily.
"Still, where did Ivan get ahold of such information?" Gramps wonder concern.
If only Masters knew about this secret it means a Master must have spill the beans to Ivan.
"From the second master, Precht, I assume." First Master said somberly.
"It's not impossible." Gramps said thoughtfully, rubbing his chin in thought.
"I never imagined Precht would fall to the dark side." First Master whispered disappointed, I made a poor decision making him Master." She whispered sadly.
"No, you aren't to blame, First Master." Gramps said sternly.
"It is my fault." She whimpered. "I was…" she then started to cry.
Laxus, Llyr and Gramps sort of freak out as the Frist Master started to cry. I giggle at their frozen forms at not knowing what to do with the First Master. I kneeled down beside the First Master hugging her softly.
"Don't cry First Master, it wasn't your fault." I whispered, rubbing the poor woman's back.
"I'm not, crying, one bit…!" she sobbed loudly into my chest.
"It's ok. No one would have known what the Second Master would have become." I said gently still rubbing her back as she calm down.
"If that's all I guess I'll be on my way." Llyr spoke up softly.
I slowly stood up smiling sadly at my brother. I walk over to him hugging him tightly and wishing him a safe journey. Laxus walked over to him giving him a hug as well. Llyr and Gramps just looked at each other and nod their heads before Llyr walked away.
I watch my brother disappear into the night and smile tearfully. Maybe my family wasn't complete yet. But, someday it will be. Llyr will come back just like Laxus did and make everything right. I believe my brother will find his way back home, he will find the light again.
I lean against the railing staring out to the brightly lit city. I sighed letting the bright starlight replenish some of depleted magic. Today had been a long day. I had gotten some closure. But not the closure I wanted but at least Ivan was paying by going to prison.
I tensed up when I smelt him. He was standing right beside me as we both just stare out the brightly lit city.
"I'm not mad because I think you punished her, I'm mad because you didn't do anything to stop him, you didn't try to define her." I explain myself somberly turning not to look at him sadly.
"June." Sting said softly.
I felt my heart skip a beat as he used my name for the first time since we meet.
"Just listen, please." I said softly. "My father used to punch and kick me around until I was purple and blue. He would break my bones over and over again claiming to make me stronger. For the longest time the only thing I could smell was burning flesh, blood and tears. Don't you understand, I had someone to define me and make him stop! But Yukino…she had no one!" I yelled tearfully.
The thought that Sting could have done something to protect Yukino but didn't just didn't settle right with me.
Sting's eyes glare angrily at me, but I could tell he wasn't anger at me. He was anger at what he heard.
"She's not mine to define." Sting finally spoke hotly. Sting determinedly close the gap between us, his face inches from mine. "But you, Juneaux Dreyar, you are mine to protect. You didn't deserve anything your father did to you. I'm sorry I wasn't there to protect you." He whispered softly.
I could feel my heart beating a million miles per minute at how close we were.
"Yukino is your friend, your guildmate." I whispered tearfully. "You should've cared about what happened to her too. Guilds aren't just somewhere to find work and get stronger! Guilds are a family!" I yell angrily at him. "I refuse to believe you don't care about your guildmates." I said firmly.
"If that's what you think, then you are going to be disappointed." Sting replied bitterly.
I turned around defeated, I lean against the railing again and stare out to the city. I glance over at Sting sadly and he was also looking out to the city again.
"Sting." I finally spoke up firmly, slowly standing up straight looking at him fully.
He turned leaning his back against the railing with arms crossed. My eyes couldn't help but look at how his muscles flex at that simple movement. But I quickly look back up to his face, which was an even a bigger mistake. I stared into his deep crystal blue eyes, I felt my heart pound loudly behind my ears. Staring into his eyes washed away any anger or resentment I had been feeling towards him.
"Yeah?" he simply question, raising an eyebrow in curiosity at my lack of speech.
I clear my throat softly, looking away from him completely, trying to gather my thoughts again. I was finally able to pull myself together and look at him again.
"I was thinking about what you told Natsu the other day." I started off, thinking back to that day. "You told Natsu that the idea about fighting for your guildmates was sicken and pathetic, right?" I asked slowly, not looking away from him.
Sting simply shrug, looking away in slight guilt, "Yeah, I guess I did, so?" he rebuts arrogantly, smirking at me that devilish smirk that made me weak to my knees.
I slowly lick my dry lips, nervously, "I think you're lying." I said firmly, still not looking away.
He stared at me stun, confuse even.
"That so?" he finally questioned me slyly.
"Yes." I replied bluntly. "I believe you also care deeply for your guildmates and would do anything for them, or am I wrong?" I dared him to deny it. "I didn't understand at first. I didn't understand how Lector looked up to you so much. But I can see it in your eyes more clearly now. How they glint with a sense of pride every time your Guild scored points." I explained myself softly. "You would do anything for your guildmates and Guild just to make sure they are safe." I spoke gently, smiling softly at Sting. "Underneath this arrogance you truly are a compassionate man, or so I believe." I mutter the last part mostly to myself but I knew his dragon hearing heard it too.
I looked at Sting feeling a warm blush make its way onto my face, Sting simply look at me at lost for words. He slowly stood up straight, taking a couple of steps towards me, he stop mere inches from me. He looked at me confuse, his confuse blue eyes search my face and eyes for something, but they didn't find what they were looking for.
"You truly believe that?" he questioned me softly, his eyes soften up a little as we stare at each other.
"I truly do Sting." I whispered warmly.
I timidly extended my hand towards him, gently placing my hand on his chest. I smiled softly feeling his wild heartbeat underneath my hand.
"I'm glad my heart isn't the only one that does that." I teased softly. "I spent the last couple of days fighting these feelings away. I couldn't stand the idea of liking someone so arrogant and selfish." I confused, remembering my anger and frustration the first couple of days of being here. "Then I lost our bet forcing me to go on a date with you. I admit I was completely against it, but I keep my word. But then Lector tagged along. I saw the compassion you had for Lector…I guess that's when I started to lower my guard." I explain myself sheepishly, still keeping my hand over his chest, I could feel his heart still beating wildly. "As the days went by I couldn't help but glance over at you, stealing glances of you when you weren't looking. Slowly you were the only thing I thought about. I started to look forward to our meetings." I admitted wholeheartedly.
I laugh sheepishly, about to pull my hand away from his chest, suddenly he placed his gloved hand over mine keeping it in place. I look at our touching hands stun, a strong tingling sensation slowly started to make its way up my arm, warming up every fiber of my body.
"Juneaux." Sting whisper huskily.
I look up at him surprise, up until today he has never called me by my full name, it has always been sunshine.
"Would you be mad if I kiss you?" Sting ask nervously, looking at me wearily.
"No." I immediately answer, feeling my heart speed up faster, the loud pounding behind my ears making it difficult to hear Sting's voice and what he's saying.
Sting slowly intertwine our touching fingers, the gloves annoy the hell out of me. I wanted to be able to feel the warmth of his skin against mine. I tightly squeeze our interlock hands, resting them on his chest, he softly caressed my cheek with his other free hand, gently placing some of my blond locks behind my ear.
He slowly lean forward, we looked at each other through half lid eyes. I could feel his sweet breath blowing all over my face, my dragon senses taking in his smell. Our noses softly touched as he inched closer, it seem like he was still trying to be cautious. I smirk slyly, I quickly brought my other hand to his chest grabbing a fist full of his furry jacket. I tugged on the jacket urging him to kiss me already.
Before I fully closed my eyes I saw the smirk that made me weak to my knees spread across his lips as our lips finally touched in sweet bliss. Sting firmly place his lips onto mine, cradling my face closer to his, causing my body to jolt forward crushing our intertwine hands between our bodies.
He felt so warm, soft, and safe, it felt like I was always meant to be in his arms. I firmly kissed him back, tightening my grip on his jacket, pulling him closer to me. He kiss me deeply, passionately, it was like nothing I've ever experience.
I felt his tongue slowly trace the center of my lips, coxing my lips to open up for him. I moan loudly, swiftly parting my lips for him, his tongue quickly making its way in. Our tongues suddenly met intertwining in a dance for dominance, I'm not one to be tame, but for this man, I would do anything.
He won, a soft growl of approval vibrated through his chest. After what seem like forever we finally pulled away panting heavily, he rested his forehead against mine, his hands still firmly in the same places.
I stood there panting, totally out of breath. I've been kissed before…but never like that. The things I felt. I came to realize only Sting Eucliffe could make me feel them. Without realizing it, I came to like him more than I should have. I stare into his hazy darken blue eyes, a swallow of pride fill me knowing I'm the case of his state.
"That…was amazing." I whispered out of breath.
"I know." He whispered back huskily.
We continued standing closely to each other, nothing bothering to speak. There wasn't much to say that actions couldn't translate at this point.
"June, tomorrow night let's go on date for real. No more bets." He said seriously.
I looked up at him happily, biting my lower lip nervously.
"I would like that." I whispered back softly, squeezing our intertwined hands softly.
Sting smirked at me arrogantly and I giggled softly. Knowing full while it was that arrogant smile I came to like so much.
"You'll be my girlfriend Juneaux Dreyar?" Sting asks me firmly.
I smile coyly, "And you'll be my boyfriend Sting Eucliffe." I whispered slyly.
"Agreed." Sting replied happily diving in for another kiss.
I giggled happily into the kiss, eagerly kissing him back. I didn't know this was still something I was missing in my life. I didn't realize it until I met Sting. I had finally found something to complete my existence.
"I like you Sting Eucliffe…a lot." I mutter happily into his lips, not bothering to see his reaction. Because I already knew his answer.
"I like you too, Sunshine." Sting mumble against my lips, running his free hand from my cheek down the side of my arm to my waist. He grabbed onto my waist pulling me closer to him as he deepen the kiss.
I didn't know what our future may hold, but I was certain we would fight for a future together. We wouldn't let anyone take that away from us.
Hi yea guys hopefully you enjoyed this chapter they finally realized they like each other and have kissed! The long awaited kiss. I feel like Sting has either been kissed or kissed someone before. June obviously has kissed other guys as she said so herself.
Now I won't be updating until January due to the holidays I'll be taking a break from writing both of my stories. If you guys are fans of Bleach and Byakuya and Ichigo you can also check out story Forget me Not.
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