p class="MsoNormal"span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"A/N: Hey, I know it's been forever. Life happens- aint that the truth! I had put fanfiction aside but I read a pm from a fan of my work and it inspired me to try writing some more chapters. It's very rough and rambly but I hope you like it. /span/p
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p class="MsoNormal"span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"Disclaimer: I do not own fairy tail/span/p
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p class="MsoNormal"span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"Day 41/span/p
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p class="MsoNormal"span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"Bacchus stood in his elegantly decorated office, looking out into the bull pen, his staff who tended to be a little too familiar, frantically working away. They were used to his business partner being calm and collected, personally invested in every trade, her hands firmly on the wheel. This was the first time Cana had needed a substantial break in years. Her absence was like a destabilising wave that corrupted everyone's rhythms. Her return had an even worse effect, tense and overworked, she created an unapproachable wall around herself, contrasting her usual empathetic demeanour. As the minutes went on he watched their eyes flick to her office with concern, perhaps even unknowingly. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal"span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal"span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"Even more than his co-workers, he craved the old Cana back. Though he'd never tell her, he regretted going home. Even though they had talked about it and decided that they would never get back together, a part of him didn't believe it. They were business partners, best friends, had great sex- she fulfilled every part of his life. He knew that it didn't matter if their relationship turning romantic always crashed and burned, but he'd gotten so skilled at pushing down that fact into the very recesses of his mind, that he still felt that they would end up together, this was just a phase in getting there. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal"span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal"span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"His eyes stared at her face unnoticed, consumed by her work. He loved those little moments, where she was just existing and he could see her in her most base form. He loved the way her thick chocolate hair pooled around her, her full lips pursed as she looked at the screen. He was taken back to waking up next to her years ago, Cana already awake and alert pouring over her chipped laptop, fingers typing restlessly. He was lost in the minefield of memories, made worse by how little he'd seen her since he got back. Thinking about that moment on his couch, his lips on her neck, feeling her give into him as her body relaxed. emThat's how it should be./em He thought to himself, though he knew if he brought it up before they were both ready, it would fall apart like it had so many times./span/p
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p class="MsoNormal"span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"However, when his gaze hit the dark purple bags under her eyes, he couldn't help but plunge back into the thoughts he tried to avoid. Cana cared for someone else, even if she wouldn't admit it. Once again, he was being pushed to the side like he was with Loki, Hibiki and Mest, and each time he was there to pick her up, but no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't be the one to hold her. Why should this new one be any different? She's fallen hard and fast- she's done that before. Trying to stop her would only be met with, albeit warranted, suspicion. All he could do, as he had with all the others, is hopelessly support her and hope that when it does implode he's there to catch her before she shatters… again. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal"span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal"span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"This new one has already blown his chance without even getting a kiss. He felt guilty for the relief that flowed through him. He wouldn't have to suffer through another round of 'pretend supportive friend', though if he's being truly honest, he isn't very adept at pulling it off. Seeing the way she would light up, and listening to her prattle on about another idiot bouncer, you'd have thought she'd have learnt her lesson by now. Bacchus immediately regretted the thought, thankful he hadn't spoken it aloud or the shame would never abate. /span/p
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p class="MsoNormal"span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"He felt his pocket buzz, pants pressed tight against his toned thighs. He fished his phone from his pocket, supressing a frustrated sigh when he read the caller ID- Mira. He knew why she was calling, and one last look at Cana's face cemented what he was about to say and with a grimace he slid the angry glowing green icon across the screen. /span/p
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p class="MsoNormal"span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;""Hey Bacchus, I just wanted to check in on Cana. She still hasn't come back to Fairy Tail and she's dodging me at home. I'm really worried. Has Cana told you anything?" She asked, worry reverberating in her voice. A petty part of Bacchus wanted to tell Mira that there was a reason Cana hadn't told her and she should butt out of other peoples problems, but like so much else, he pushed it down. He repeated the mantra in his mind emDo what's best for Cana and what happens, happens./em He knew the price of being selfish with Cana's happiness, and he nearly lost her over it. It was time, for him to once again swallow his pride and do what he knew was best for the woman he loved- damn he must really love her to help Mira set her up with someone else. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal"span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal"span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;""Listen," Bacchus said, trying to put off telling Mira, if even by a few seconds. "Cana told me that when she called the bouncer to check if he was ok after he called in sick, when he was on the phone to her, the bitch queen was deepthroating his cock…" Bacchus said, adding that extra detail to make the mental image extra explicit. /span/p
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p class="MsoNormal"span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;""Oh god…." Was all Mira could bring herself to say, going a paler shade of white. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal"span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal"span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;""I know, it'd be hot if it wasn't that fucking psycho." Bacchus said, using a joke to hide the growing pit in his stomach, knowing that with every bit of information he gave was creating a bigger divide between him and any chance they had of being together./span/p
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p class="MsoNormal"span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;""Bacchus…" Mira said in reproach before taking a lengthy pause "I don't know how to fix this…" she said hopelessly, Bacchus could hear the world she had gotten used to and future hopes crumbling around her. He had to fight back his petty side once again, dying to make a remark about his shock that a master manipulator like Mira had finally been bested. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal"span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal"span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;""Maybe if we all deepthroat him it wont be such a big deal? You can go first." Bacchus said, knowing full well that she'd end the conversation, hoping to escape her emotionally draining clutches. He could almost hear her roll her eyes as she tutted on the other end of the line. /span/p
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p class="MsoNormal"span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;""I really thought that he was a good guy… they seemed to match so well…" Mira said, completely ignoring his previous statement to his dismay. He debated hanging up on her but she'd get revenge on him one way or another. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal"span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal"span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;""He got a blowjob, not ritual sacrificed a baby." He said, his tone full of derision. Mira didn't miss a beat before replying. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal"span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal"span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;""What sort of person answers their phone while having sex?! It's sick and disrespectful to the person you're speaking to!" Mira snapped, clearly flustered./span/p
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p class="MsoNormal"span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;""Doll, it's not that big of a deal." Bacchus insisted, picturing several times he'd done the same thing, luckily, he'd never been caught. Mira let out a frustrated groan then paused, picking her next words carefully./span/p
p class="MsoNormal"span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal"span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;""Thank you for telling me, you didn't have to and I appreciate it." She replied, though her strained tone didn't sound all that appreciative. "I'll let you get back to work." She said and promptly hung up leaving Bacchus both relieved and annoyed he didn't get the last word./span/p
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p class="MsoNormal"span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"OOO/span/p
p class="MsoNormal"span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"Mira sat at a small boutique café, the small chairs almost comically small for her large little brother, but he dare not complain. Despite the potted plants hanging from the ceiling and string lights connecting them in beautiful patterns, beautiful mosaic tile floors and quirky retro wall hangings, Mira's eyes stared out into space, a firm line between her brows. Her siblings grew worried as their sister, even when in dire straights, never lapsed her attention from them. Adding their sister's behaviour to the recent turbulence at their work place, the coffee date was exhausting. Suddenly Mira's eyes refocussed and she stared at Elfman./span/p
p class="MsoNormal"span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;""Elfman, is it normal for a man to pick up the phone during a blowjob?" She asked, her brow furrowing. Elfman's mouth opened in shock as his face went a deep scarlett, unable to speak./span/p
p class="MsoNormal"span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal"span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;""Mira-nee!" Lisanna snapped in shock, surprised at the question and horrified of the image of her brother getting a blowjob. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal"span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal"span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"Disclaimer: I do not own fairy tail/span/p
p class="MsoNormal"span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal"span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"Day 41/span/p
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p class="MsoNormal"span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"Bacchus stood in his elegantly decorated office, looking out into the bull pen, his staff who tended to be a little too familiar, frantically working away. They were used to his business partner being calm and collected, personally invested in every trade, her hands firmly on the wheel. This was the first time Cana had needed a substantial break in years. Her absence was like a destabilising wave that corrupted everyone's rhythms. Her return had an even worse effect, tense and overworked, she created an unapproachable wall around herself, contrasting her usual empathetic demeanour. As the minutes went on he watched their eyes flick to her office with concern, perhaps even unknowingly. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal"span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal"span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"Even more than his co-workers, he craved the old Cana back. Though he'd never tell her, he regretted going home. Even though they had talked about it and decided that they would never get back together, a part of him didn't believe it. They were business partners, best friends, had great sex- she fulfilled every part of his life. He knew that it didn't matter if their relationship turning romantic always crashed and burned, but he'd gotten so skilled at pushing down that fact into the very recesses of his mind, that he still felt that they would end up together, this was just a phase in getting there. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal"span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal"span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"His eyes stared at her face unnoticed, consumed by her work. He loved those little moments, where she was just existing and he could see her in her most base form. He loved the way her thick chocolate hair pooled around her, her full lips pursed as she looked at the screen. He was taken back to waking up next to her years ago, Cana already awake and alert pouring over her chipped laptop, fingers typing restlessly. He was lost in the minefield of memories, made worse by how little he'd seen her since he got back. Thinking about that moment on his couch, his lips on her neck, feeling her give into him as her body relaxed. emThat's how it should be./em He thought to himself, though he knew if he brought it up before they were both ready, it would fall apart like it had so many times./span/p
p class="MsoNormal"span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal"span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"However, when his gaze hit the dark purple bags under her eyes, he couldn't help but plunge back into the thoughts he tried to avoid. Cana cared for someone else, even if she wouldn't admit it. Once again, he was being pushed to the side like he was with Loki, Hibiki and Mest, and each time he was there to pick her up, but no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't be the one to hold her. Why should this new one be any different? She's fallen hard and fast- she's done that before. Trying to stop her would only be met with, albeit warranted, suspicion. All he could do, as he had with all the others, is hopelessly support her and hope that when it does implode he's there to catch her before she shatters… again. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal"span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal"span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"This new one has already blown his chance without even getting a kiss. He felt guilty for the relief that flowed through him. He wouldn't have to suffer through another round of 'pretend supportive friend', though if he's being truly honest, he isn't very adept at pulling it off. Seeing the way she would light up, and listening to her prattle on about another idiot bouncer, you'd have thought she'd have learnt her lesson by now. Bacchus immediately regretted the thought, thankful he hadn't spoken it aloud or the shame would never abate. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal"span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal"span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"He felt his pocket buzz, pants pressed tight against his toned thighs. He fished his phone from his pocket, supressing a frustrated sigh when he read the caller ID- Mira. He knew why she was calling, and one last look at Cana's face cemented what he was about to say and with a grimace he slid the angry glowing green icon across the screen. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal"span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal"span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;""Hey Bacchus, I just wanted to check in on Cana. She still hasn't come back to Fairy Tail and she's dodging me at home. I'm really worried. Has Cana told you anything?" She asked, worry reverberating in her voice. A petty part of Bacchus wanted to tell Mira that there was a reason Cana hadn't told her and she should butt out of other peoples problems, but like so much else, he pushed it down. He repeated the mantra in his mind emDo what's best for Cana and what happens, happens./em He knew the price of being selfish with Cana's happiness, and he nearly lost her over it. It was time, for him to once again swallow his pride and do what he knew was best for the woman he loved- damn he must really love her to help Mira set her up with someone else. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal"span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal"span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;""Listen," Bacchus said, trying to put off telling Mira, if even by a few seconds. "Cana told me that when she called the bouncer to check if he was ok after he called in sick, when he was on the phone to her, the bitch queen was deepthroating his cock…" Bacchus said, adding that extra detail to make the mental image extra explicit. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal"span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal"span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;""Oh god…." Was all Mira could bring herself to say, going a paler shade of white. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal"span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal"span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;""I know, it'd be hot if it wasn't that fucking psycho." Bacchus said, using a joke to hide the growing pit in his stomach, knowing that with every bit of information he gave was creating a bigger divide between him and any chance they had of being together./span/p
p class="MsoNormal"span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal"span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;""Bacchus…" Mira said in reproach before taking a lengthy pause "I don't know how to fix this…" she said hopelessly, Bacchus could hear the world she had gotten used to and future hopes crumbling around her. He had to fight back his petty side once again, dying to make a remark about his shock that a master manipulator like Mira had finally been bested. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal"span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal"span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;""Maybe if we all deepthroat him it wont be such a big deal? You can go first." Bacchus said, knowing full well that she'd end the conversation, hoping to escape her emotionally draining clutches. He could almost hear her roll her eyes as she tutted on the other end of the line. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal"span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal"span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;""I really thought that he was a good guy… they seemed to match so well…" Mira said, completely ignoring his previous statement to his dismay. He debated hanging up on her but she'd get revenge on him one way or another. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal"span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal"span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;""He got a blowjob, not ritual sacrificed a baby." He said, his tone full of derision. Mira didn't miss a beat before replying. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal"span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal"span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;""What sort of person answers their phone while having sex?! It's sick and disrespectful to the person you're speaking to!" Mira snapped, clearly flustered./span/p
p class="MsoNormal"span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal"span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;""Doll, it's not that big of a deal." Bacchus insisted, picturing several times he'd done the same thing, luckily, he'd never been caught. Mira let out a frustrated groan then paused, picking her next words carefully./span/p
p class="MsoNormal"span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal"span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;""Thank you for telling me, you didn't have to and I appreciate it." She replied, though her strained tone didn't sound all that appreciative. "I'll let you get back to work." She said and promptly hung up leaving Bacchus both relieved and annoyed he didn't get the last word./span/p
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p class="MsoNormal"span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"OOO/span/p
p class="MsoNormal"span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"Mira sat at a small boutique café, the small chairs almost comically small for her large little brother, but he dare not complain. Despite the potted plants hanging from the ceiling and string lights connecting them in beautiful patterns, beautiful mosaic tile floors and quirky retro wall hangings, Mira's eyes stared out into space, a firm line between her brows. Her siblings grew worried as their sister, even when in dire straights, never lapsed her attention from them. Adding their sister's behaviour to the recent turbulence at their work place, the coffee date was exhausting. Suddenly Mira's eyes refocussed and she stared at Elfman./span/p
p class="MsoNormal"span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;""Elfman, is it normal for a man to pick up the phone during a blowjob?" She asked, her brow furrowing. Elfman's mouth opened in shock as his face went a deep scarlett, unable to speak./span/p
p class="MsoNormal"span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal"span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;""Mira-nee!" Lisanna snapped in shock, surprised at the question and horrified of the image of her brother getting a blowjob. /span/p