POV Jellal:
I felt the need to leave the house because I had to shop for breakfast.
"Erza is still asleep, so I want to surprise her. I'm going to pamper her today like a princess, she'll even get her favorite cake."
I was so offered a plan to prepare a meal for her that I forgot something out of my mind : I haven't taken the patch off my neck
"Damn it! Quick, I need to check if I have any scarves in my bag or anything to hide it."
I was relieved to find my gray and blue scarf and put it on right away. It's not that I'm afraid of people's eyes, I just don't want to suddenly answer questions " What? How? Why? When? "
There is a bakery near my apartment block, which thankfully didn't have a long line, but when I was about to be next, I decided to give way to the boy who was clearly in a hurry to go to school.
"I've always wondered how much such a little human can eat in a whole day? About five meals a day are normal, but this is completely out of my mind. I think it's a bit too much, as I am a 28-year-old man, I can barely eat two and a half. Can eating habits change depending on age? I am not sure. He must have been really hungry because he took three buns...Oh no, how could I not have guessed? The siblings were waiting for him and I think he is the oldest of them. I wonder what it would be like to have kids ... Really Jellal ?! Now you feel like thinking about it? Wake up. "
After I bought bread, croissants for Erza and a cake, I was still wandering around various local stores in search of fresh vegetables, fruit and other necessary things.
My brain almost exploded when I saw these prices. What surprised me the most was how expensive the butter and eggs were.
"I guess I'll be bankrupt in the future if this goes on. I don't see any other option."
Increased taxes can be clearly noticed this year.
Adult mages take increasingly difficult missions with the risk of burnout, and the Magic Council's requirements for the S-rank exam overwhelm young adepts.
I think there are quite hard times ahead and it is only up to us how we arrange our lives.
...
On my way back, I sensed someone's presence.
I turned into a side street, away from my neighborhood. A branch of a tree, so artificially moved, and there was no wind.
At first I thought it was some kind of animal, but I noticed snow-white long hair and then I was sure
"Sorano, I can see you."
"Kyaaa ..." She didn't have time to scream because I caught her.
" Are you OK?"
"That's not what I experienced."
"I understand you have something for me?" I was expecting something important from her.
"Correct. Here's a site survey report, right in the South of the Fiore. Sawyer and Richard, secured the evidence."
" Sounds serious."
"Very much, because three illegal guilds were involved in the arms trade as well as the theft and robbery." She gestured imperiously with her fingers
"You got it?"
"Yes, these stupid guys are being questioned en masse by the Magic Council right now."
"Hah, I'm not sorry." I forgot my behavior a bit
"Okay, that's rather all ... Oh, more! In November, we have a meeting with Queen Hisui."
" Interestingly."
"That's it for now. Have a good date with Erza." It hit me mentally
"... How do you know about this?"
"My lips are silent on this." She shrugged
"Ah, yeah. You guys have your Business Secret, which, if you put it ... in the Crime Sorciere, it shouldn't exist."
"... I won't tell you anything anyway."
"Hmph, whatever."
"What ?! I got scared!"
" Forgive me." I laughed
"Never!"
"How will I give you something?"
"Hmmm ... I accept the offer." She smirked
"Here. You can get a sun-dried tomato roll. I'll eat something else, at most."
"...Thank you."
"A little of advice, dress warmer for the weather, you will catch a cold."
"For fuck's sake, Jellal! Make yourself a child! Sorano must always emphasize that I act like a father
...
With a soft movement, I opened the door to the house.
Taking off my shoes, I went to the kitchen to bury my food where it needed to be
"Yes, I don't take my coat off until I put the things back in their places."
It is possible that I was gone for over an hour and Erza was still asleep.
-" Fine, she'll get breakfast in bed. " I said to myself
However, I did get a sudden feeling of anxiety: Was everything okay with me?
I ran into the bathroom, take this bandage off my neck
"God, I already thought I got an infection. The bruise is tiny as always, no redness ... Nothing wrong. I'll rinse it and massage it, and I'll change into more comfortable clothes. "
I pour water into the kettle, in the meantime I take out the tray and other necessary utensils, i.e. a tea cup, a tall juice glass, a plate and cutlery.
I am trying to make the best possible breakfast to satisfy My Lady. I find I can eat anything, but she deserves a lot better.
...
I finished my preparations, walking slowly towards her, and set the tray down on the table beside the bed.
I leaned over, pushed the disheveled scarlet strands of hair from her face, stroking my thumb over the still closed eyelid
"Erza." I whispered against her temple
"... Mmh, what happened?"
"Breakfast for you"
"O... Thank you. I love you, Jellal."
"I love you too, but don't choke me with your breasts, please"
"Oops, sorry."
"Luckily I can breathe"
"Did you buy a cake for me too?"
"Yes, but you only get it when you eat croissants with an egg. I don't want you to start with sweets right away." I just care about her
"Please, Jellal, one little bite."
"You won't convince me with a puppy look."
" Pretty please." She made a sad face
"Okay, you've got me in your trap, but promise me you'll eat everything normally."
" Yes of course."
I watched Erza happily cut up her meal. My idea appealed to her.
"Jellal, the corners of your eyes are sparkling."
" ...What? "
" You are crying. "
"No ... I, maybe I was a little touched."
"Oh, you my sensitive boy"
"Hey, don't talk to me like that."
" Don't be angry." She was pinching my cheek
"You know I can't handle you."
"Would you go to the theater?" She had an idea how we would spend the date
" Yes, why are you asking?"
"They are playing Romantic Art today and I'd like to go there with you."
"I'd love to go."
"Our relationship should work together. Since you made breakfast, I'm initiating our date."
"I love your imperious tone." Impressed, I lit a cigarette
"Yes! Let's have the best day in the history of the world ... Oh shit! ... Sorry, ehehe." Her nipple came out from under her shirt
"...I have not seen anything." I was lying as fuck
...
We had a really good time at the theater.
The acting of those two people looked fascinating, I would say that it had moments of realism, especially on the male side. This man, in the most possible way, was able to show how sad he felt after not being able to see his beloved
"As if I saw myself from years ago. "
We were leaving the building, full of splendor, when suddenly we were surprised by rain. I saw the irritation in Erza.
If she wanted to, she would activate her Heavenly Wheel Armor and throw swords straight into the clouds.
We were holding hands, hoods over our heads.
In order not to get completely wet, we decided to hide.
" I'm cold." She was shaking
"If you want, Erza, we can stop by the cafe. It's around the corner."
"Shall we get dessert?"
"... We'll take but some warm, not ice cream, or you'll get a cold throat."
"Alright! Umm, Jellal?"
" Yes?"
"I am grateful that you are not ashamed of me." Her words pierced my heart
"Erza, I should tell you this. You know how I feel and it can be hard."
"That's why we have each other ..."
"To protect each other." So lovely it's confirmed
...
I guided her so that she would not accidentally step into a puddle.
Sometimes she walked very clumsily, stumbling in the stone alleys.
"I think we have enough impressions for one day."
" Are you sure?"
" I had a great time."
" Nice to hear it."
A pleasant conversation was interrupted by the insolence of the driver of the delivery vehicle, who poured water over us.
"Fucking piece of shit!" I shivered with rage
"Your vein will burst in your forehead. Calm down!"
"If I get my hands on him ..."
"It's not worth it, Jellal. It's a pity for your nerves." She hugged me
" ... Maybe you're right."
"They don't sow idiots, they are born themselves."
"Hahahaha, my scarlet bauble."
"I'm not that little!"
...
Riding the elevator, I felt a lump in my throat. The stress went away, but the effect was as follows.
"Oh no, just not that. "
Gurgling stomach, I knew what was happening.
"I'm fucking sick! "
The keys fell from my hands, and Erza quickly came over to help. I was about to throw away everything I ate, and out of nowhere, my body was making fun of me.
"Has it regressed?" I don't like this neurosis
"Are you okay honey?"
"Mhm, it's just somatics. Normal for my illness."
"Come on. Sit on the bed. I told you, Jellal, don't get so nervous! Listen to me, sometimes, okay ?!"
She took off my coat, wiping the sweat off my face.
"You care about me." I was falling asleep in her hands
"I have to! After all, you are my husb ... Khm...man."
Here she hit a point on my brain. Until I got off the edge of the bed when I heard that.
"What were you trying to say, Erza?"
" Nothing."
"Repeat."
" No, I don't want to."
" Please repeat." I grabbed her gently by the chin, half conscious.
" Forget about it! "
"No way. You started, finish this word."
"I was wrong with my words." She tried to get out of the situation somehow.
"Very interesting. It sounded like a term for someone you spend the rest of your life with."
"Well ... let's take a shower together, okay ?!"
"Don't change the subject. What, would you like me to be more than that?"
" Maybe." She blushed
"I wanted to know so much. I guess it didn't hurt you?"
" ...No. "
...
We began to caress each other over our naked bodies, under the streams of water. Erza, she wasn't too ashamed of looking at her.
I felt slightly awkward unfortunately because I'm not used to her seeing me without my clothes on.
Her soft purr. It made my skin tingle.
If I lost my brake, First Time In Sex would be right here.
" I can't do that." I don't want Erza to be traumatized by it. I'm a bit dry when she tries to touch me below the navel. I'm not letting her do that yet because I know I can lose control of myself, the more stimulation the worse.
...
The next day, we did some training in a secluded place in the Fairy Tail guild.
Erza, turned her outfit into armor: Specifically, this is the famous Pureheart Armor.
" Deja vu, Jellal Deja vu... Fucking Tower Of Heaven. It's easy to count on the fingers of one hand how many times Erza was on Top Of Me. "
She gave me one of her swords to make the competition more fierce. I liked the chemistry, our blood boiled during the fight.
"You give up, Jellal ?!"
"You can dream, Erza."
"Show me more what you can do!"
"Hah, I'm afraid you might regret your order!"
"... Oh, is it?" She looked a little tired
"Try harder, Titania."
"You have a brilliant fighting style. Who taught you to aim like that?"
"I'd rather not tell you about it." The fight was interrupted for a moment.
"... Your father, right?"
" ...Yes."
"We can stop if you can't ..."
"No, Erza. Let's keep fighting, I don't want to think about it anymore. It's pointless, no one will give me back my childhood."
"You've really changed. Let's do it!"
"Come on, Erza!" I wasn't going to give up
She cut my shirt sleeve with a dozen blows.
I used my last sense of orientation to catch her next attack. When she pinned me to the wall, holding my hand tightly, she hadn't foreseen one thing: The hilt of her sword was centered on my fingers.
Immediately, I distracted her by grabbing the bandage strap of her armor, tossed one of the swords away, and stuck the other on the floor as I laid Erza down. She lost and she didn't know why?
"Have the roles been reversed, Scarlet?"
"... You are so strong."
" You think so?"
" Of course."
"Thank you, Erza." I lay down on her and hugged her.
"I've always believed in you." She gently scratched my ear.
When sadness, anger, and fear overtake me, I know she will never leave me. Even if I am at my worst, she will help me get out of this mess.
" Erza. My Queen, someday, I'll make you my wife ... I promise you that. "
... The End.
Author's note:
1. The action before breakfast takes place between 7:00 am and 8:40 am. Jellal has a habit of getting up very early.
2. In three situations, Siegrain appears halfway. If you guess which ones? Congratulations on your perceptiveness. Jellal is just trying to establish a peaceful relationship with him. They are one after all.
3. Erza mentioned "... your father?" Calmly. In the next chapter you will learn everything;)
I hope that you liked it.