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Chapter 7: Lying and Betting
I yawned tiredly leaning against the railing. I could feel Laxus heated glare. He was still upset that I had arrived so late last night with puffy red eyes. He got even anger when I wouldn't tell him what had happened so we ended up arguing this morning. Juvia was so sweet, she was terrified to step in between our yelling match, but bless her heart she tried to talk us down.
"Can you quit glaring?" I muttered bored.
"Just answer me one thing." He demanded annoyed, his arms tightly crossed.
I stood up stretching and nod my head letting him know to continue.
"Where you were crying because someone forced themselves on you?" He questioned darkly.
The dark aura radiating off from him made even my skin crawl.
"What? No!" I yelled flustered. "Their balls and pecker would be long gone before they even laid their hands on me." I explained amused.
"June, I'm being serious." Laxus growled.
"So am I." I replied sternly. "I ran into Llyr last night, happy?"
It wasn't a lie, but not the complete truth either.
I turned back around staring at the giant floating lacrimas. Sting's, Natsu's and Gajeel's faces were on all the screens as their obvious motion sickness had kicked in.
"Huh, guess Gajeel isn't so weak after all if he has motion sickness now too." I snickered.
"The goal of today's game is to reach the finish line without falling from the connected chariots." the announcer's loud voice echoed through the arena. "But, the chariots will be constantly moving, if they aren't carefully the result could be disastrous." He explained dramatically.
I smirked.
'Seems like we might be getting some points today Sting. Natsu and Gajeel will never give up until they win.' I thought confidently.
"Come on Gajeel suck it up you pussy!" I cheered happily.
"You can do it Gajeel!" Juvia shouted happily beside me.
"Let's see which team member makes it to the Domus Flau first!" the announcer continued yelling loudly.
Suddenly I heard a huge rumble at the distance and the arena area shook slightly. I looked over at Laxus who was frowning annoyed at the screen. I looked at the screen amazed at the sudden surge of power it was equally match to Erza's and even mine.
"Look at the incredible show of power from Bacchus Groh!" the announcer exclaimed excited.
'Bacchus? Erza used to mention him when she would go on quests. This man, he would always tie with Erza.' I thought seriously.
I watched Bacchus speed off the finish line beating everyone in a split second. I smirked amused, this just keeps getting more interesting.
Kurohebi from Raventail followed behind him earning second place. I frowned glaring over at my father who didn't even bother to meet my glare.
Dad, please, stop! I'll try harder next! I'll become stronger!
I closed my eyes holding back tears as those dark memories tried to claw their way to the surface after so many years. I took a deep breath ignoring everyone around me and slowly opened them looking back at the screens.
Seems only Sting, Natsu and Gajeel were left.
"Come on Gajeel!" I yelled determinedly.
'If Natsu or Gajeel can beat Sting then we will get some points.'
"Gotta keep moving!" Natsu yelled exhausted.
I smile excitedly at his and Gajeel's determination to win.
"How uncool, acting so serious with no strength at all." Sting scoffed weakly, barely moving anymore. "Fine, I'll let you have this win. We are going to keep winning after this anyways. We don't need a lousy extra point or two."
"Don't you dare underestimate one point, boy!" Gajeel yelled confidently, struggling to keep pace with Natsu.
Sting scoffed and I watched him glare at Natsu and Gajeel's back.
"Just tell me one thing. Why did you guys enter the tournament?" He asked curiously. "You're almost nothing like the old Fairy Tail, you're so focused on how strong you are and what others think of you." Sting explained somberly. I watched him thoughtfully and then smile softly. He had it all wrong, we weren't doing it for the world. "The Fairy Tail I knew did whatever the hell they wanted, you know? They never cared what everyone else thought."
"We're doing it...for our friends." Natsu stated boldly. "Our friends, who waited seven long years for us. No matter how painful or miserable things got, they endured all the humiliation. They stayed strong and kept our guild together." Natsu explained somberly.
I felt my eyes water up as I looked over at our crying friends.
'That's right Natsu. We're doing it for our family. They never gave up on us. We owe them this now. They deserve everything that is going to come with winning Grand Magic Games!'
"We're doing this for our friends! We're going to show everyone! We're going to prove that Fairy Tail never stopped moving forward! So, we have to keep pushing forward!" Natsu screamed prideful, pushing his body to extremes to make it to the finish line.
"Natsu." I whispered softly.
I watched Sting slowly walk the rest of the way to the arena.
I turned around heading to the entrance he was sure to come through.
"Where are you going June? The battle sections is about to begin." Laxus said sternly.
"I'm going to go check on Gajeel and Natsu, I'll be right back." I lied swiftly disappearing into the dark hall.
I stood silently at the end of the hall and smelled Sting coming into the hall.
"For friends? What a bunch of crap." I heard Sting muttered annoyed from the end of the hallway.
I furrowed my eyebrow a little disappointed that Sting thought like that.
"Sunshine, you going to kept following me like a creep?" I heard him asked amused.
I slowly stepped out from the end of hallway and looked at him disappointed but then smirked when I got an idea.
"How about another bet?" I offered evilly.
He scoffed and then smirk, "Just because I lost doesn't mean we won't win the next round." he offered arrogantly.
"Then you have nothing to be scared of."
"Fine, I want another date if we win." Sting said arrogantly.
I was little surprised he just simply wanted another date. I thought maybe he was going to bet a kiss or something. I was also surprised he hadn't questioned or brought up what happened last night.
"I want a proper date this time, no interruptions." He added sincerely.
I stared at him bashfully.
I shallow thickly trying to get my composure back, "Ok. But, if we win, you'll have to openly admit that Fairy Tail is number one and pay for our tab tonight at the Sun Bar." I teased smugly.
His smirked morphed into a horrified expression.
"No." He growled annoyed.
"Hey, I went on our date last night. So I expect the same kind of commitment from you." I stated sternly, crossing my arms annoyed.
Sting thought about it for a minute and then hissed annoyed, "Fine, deal." he muttered unwillingly.
"Great. You better crack open your piggy bank because Fairy Tail is going to beat Sabertooth today." I teased cheekily walking towards my team to await the battle section of today games.
"Dream on Sunshine!" he shouted after me.
On my way back to our section I ran into Gajeel.
"Well look who it is, a motion sickness dragon slayer." I taunted, snickering at his staggering walk.
Gajeel growled, glaring weakly at me.
I laughed walking over to him and placed his arm over my shoulder helping him to our section.
"Congrats, on officially becoming a dragon slayer."
"Shut up." Gajeel grumbled accepting my help.
"You did good Gajeel. With the point you earn us today we will definitely win."
"Damn right twinky."
"I told you I hate that nickname!" I growled annoyed.
"So that's where you were last night, on date with the blond idiot?" Gajeel suddenly asked quietly, barely above a whisper but I still heard him.
I stopped, looked at him shocked and he looked at me smugly.
"Relax, I won't tell the lightning bastard. Just be careful." He simply warned, like a concern older brother.
"We are going to win today, after today I won't have to deal with him."
I lied.
I still wanted to see Sting.
I wanted to understand these strange feelings.
Next chapter is a good chapter we will finally see June in action at the games. Are you excited? I'm excited.
What do you guys think of June realizing she's starting to like Sting?
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