AYO MY AMAZING SUPPORTERS! I love y'all. To be honest, I can't believe that my small project turned into something I dedicated so much time to. Recently, I've been spending my train rides typing and typing and typing on my phone. I spend like 7 hours a week typing on the train (yes, my train rides are that long), and I happen to get a lot done. :)

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Disclaimer: Mashima. Hiro. HI!

"Oh my gosh, it's Jellal Fernandes!"

"You mean the guy who appeared on the news?"

"Of course he appeared on the news! He asked Erza out in public and she said yes!"

"Look! He's holding her hand!"

"Look! He's pulling her into a. . ."

"Kiss!"

Those were the sounds of the school during Monday morning when Jellal returned to Fairy Tail Academy with Erza.

Jellal held Erza's tightly as he walked through the school courtyard. The trees lining the sides were a bright green in early September, and the air was crisp.

"Don't be shy," Jellal coaxed. He had appeared on the news earlier this morning, since he had asked Erza out in front of the entire restaurant. He would've been embarrassed too, but that doesn't matter since Erza was now all his.

Walking through the halls, chatter surrounded the couple. Though Erza had received attention before, she had never received as much attention as she did now. She suddenly felt Jellal's hand pull her face towards his, and she agreed to lean in for a quick kiss.

The crowd went wild. Screams and cheers resonated throughout the hall. Whispering started, meaning that by the end of the school day, everyone would know the scene.

When the couple entered the Potions classroom, the room feel silent. Everyone had been talking about the news, and the sight before their eyes confirmed it.

"Titania!" Meredy waved. She obviously had so much to ask.

Erza walked to seat after separating with Jellal. "What is it?"

"That's Jellal, right?" She rubbed her eyes before glancing at the bluehead. It was him. "How'd he come back? Where was he last week?"

"Uh, it's a long story."

"Tell me! The entire world is dying to know too!"

Erza smiled. Though she certainly received more attention than before, she liked this attention. Thus, she began her story, starting from her kindergarten days.

Jellal swiped the shampoo by the scanner, and the price tag showed on the screen. "100 Jewels," he said, and the customer handed him the money.

"Have a nice day!" the customer said as she left the shop.

"Ah! Jellal's back!" Meredy squealed at the register next to the bluehead's. A week had passed since Jellal retyrned, and the two were working their part time job at the convenience store. Meredy was still overwhelmed.

"Meredy, I've known he's been coming back even before today," Ultear said. She was at the aisle restocking the shelves.

Meredy pouted. "Ultear! How did you not tell me!?"

"Surprise!"

"Hey Ultear! You wanna hear about what I saw at school last week?" Meredy smirked.

Jellal's eyes widened. He would've stopped Meredy, but he was helping another customer in front of him. He sighed. There was no way to stop that girl when she had her mouth open.

"Jellal and Erza," she started, "were holding hands! Ultear, you should've seen everyone's reaction. Everyone had fit our would be Erza and Gray, but our dear Jellal swept Erza of her feet. Throughout the week, Jellal and Erza were making out at every corner of the school."

"We did not!" Jellal protested.

"Yeah, you did! Stop kissing in the halls, alright? We get it, you have a girlfriend."

"Meredy," Ultear called with a mischievous tone, "did you see the way Jellal asked Erza out?"

The girl giggled. "Of course I did! I couldn't believe that was Jellal! Jellal, are you gonna do something special for your proposal?"

"Proposal? I just got through a week with her."

"Yeah, but you guys should get married soon! Ultear, imagine how cute their kids would be. Erza, the most beautiful of Magnolia, with our amazing Jellal."

"I'm sixteen," Jellal stated.

"What will be their names?" Meredy asked, still persistent on the previous topic. "Can I be their godmother?"

"I'm sixteen," Jellal repeated.

"Meredy, stop bothering Jellal. Come with me to the basement to get more things to restock the shelves with." Ultear gave Jellal a wink, and Jellal smiled. His boss was the best.

When the two left for the basement, a silence settled in the store. He heard the front door open. "Welcome! How may I help you?" Jellal said instinctively, but a familiar figure appeared. It was Gray Fullbuster with Natsu Dragneel. Wow, Jellal's lucky. Nevertheless, he kept his smile.

Natsu went up to the counter and rested his elbows there. "Yo Jellal."

"Yeah?"

"Are you and Erza really a thing because I'm having trouble believing it." Gray stared at Jellal.

The bluehead smirked. "We are. I asked her out yesterday. Unlike a certain someone, I didn't reject her even though I had feelings for her."

Gray's stare turned cold. "How dare you!"

"Yah! Stop!" Natsu stood between them. He turned to Jellal. "Stop angering Gray. We came here to make peace."

Jellal gave Gray a suspicious look as he retreated. "What is it?"

"Congrats!" Natsu said with a wide smile. "Honestly, I did not expect you and Erza to be the next couple, but congrats anyways."

"Oh thanks."

"You do know what Erza means to us right?" Natsu continued. "I've been her friend since kindergarten. Twelve years watching my friend. I've never seen her happier than today. Though I'm her friend, I'm also the son of the assistant manager of the Scarlet Company. It's my job to watch her."

Jellal stood confidently, unfazed by Natsu's speech. "Yes, of course."

Gray stepped in front of Natsu. Unlike his friends, he had a more serious aura surrounding him. "Jellal Fernandes," Gray spoke. "Do you love Erza?"

"What do you mean by that question, Gray Fullbuster? Of course I love her."

"That's what a lot of guys say. They say that they would do anything to date the Titania, and they love her enough to ensure that they can make Erza happy. But you don't think I've felt with those types of people before? I'm from a rich family too, and those guys only want Erza's money. I've never heard of you before this spring. You appear as soon as Erza becomes ripe to be loved. Yet you have captured her heart so quickly. Who are you?"

The bluehead gritted his teeth. "Stop trying to sound like you know everything about me. What about you and Juvia? Did you use her to get your thoughts off of Erza? Or is it some shit arranged by your rich parents, fucking rich people."

Gray sighed, but remained calm. He had expected such a response from Jellal. "I don't blame you. "That's what I used to think too, and I don't blame you. I wish I wasn't born rich, and I can't blame anyone that I'm born into a wealthy family. But I came to accept how things are. Erza? I had a crush on her. Juvia? You're right. It was arranged, but as time passed, I began falling for her. What originally started as a deal with my father led me to realize that Juvia is the right girl for me."

Jellal calmed down. Gray wasn't lying, he could tell.

Gray tilted his head to the side. "Are you scared?"

Jellal nodded. "Very. What if I'm not accepted by the business world? I don't have the same money that Erza had. Am I doing anything that will make her parents doubt me? They can just kick me out again. Most importantly, what if I'm not good enough top make Erza happy?"

"If you really love her, that won't be a problem. But let me tell you one thing. If Erza comes up to me one day crying, I won't hesitate to take her back from you." Gray stuck out his hand, and Jellal shook it.

Gray then signaled Natsu to follow him, and just as suddenly as they appeared, they disappeared.

"It's cold, don't leave." Jellal pulled Erza back into his arms just before she left the mattress. It was the first day of the new year, and that meant no school. To Jellal, it meant another day to spend with the most beautiful girl in the world, Erza Scarlet. The two had a nap at Jellal's room and had just woken up.

Months had passed since they started dating from the end of August. They watched the leaves turn red before drifting to the earth, and they watched the branches of once-lush trees turn barren and covered in snow. Jellal had never felt more excited to experience this, especially since he had a girlfriend that challenged nature's beauty.

He pulled Erza into his chest and inhaled the perfume he had bought for her as a Christmas gift. It smelled amazing, especially since he loved the scent of the lavender and the peonies.

Jellal was drifting back to sleep until he left something warm press into his lips. He cradled Erza's neck and used his hand to push her face closer to his.

His birthday was next week, and he knew that all he wanted was to stay by Erza's side. But he was turning seventeen, and he planned to do something special by hosting a small party with his friends some of Erza's friends. His thoughts then turned to Erza. Her birthday was in March, but he smiled and began planning what he should buy as a present.

A ding! interrupted the two. Erza reached for her phone and glanced at the screen. "My mom wants me to go to her office." She reluctantly left Jellal's side. "I wonder what they want from me."

Erza glanced at her frowning boyfriend, which made her heart ache. "I'll be back," she reassured and walked out the door. Erza wove through the manor until she found the office, but anxiousness had crept to her. Her hands were shaking as she opened the door and revealed her parents.

She felt a sense of worry lingering in the room, but when Erza arrived, her parents welcomed her. She smiled back and took a seat by her father.

"Erza, your birthday is coming up in March!" Mrs. Scarlet cheerfully exclaimed. "You're going to turn seventeen. Aren't you excited?"

The girl nodded.

Her mother suddenly looked nervous. "I don't know if I ever told you that it's a tradition for wealthy families to hold a big celebration for the heirs turning seventeen. Well Erza, we came to talk to you so you can help us plan!"

Erza stopped to think to recall what her classmates had said months earlier.

"Baka! How do you not know?! Basically, when an heir turns seventeen, the parents will have to announce heir's engagement to someone. That way, people can stop fantasizing."

"The engagement would put the business world at ease. The earlier the better."

Even though she heard it from her classmates, Erza remained quiet. She wanted her parents to give her a full description. She silently hoped that it wasn't what she was thinking.

Mr. Scarlet handed a thick book to Erza, it's cover full of beautiful scenery and party tables. She flipped through the pages, which were full of party planning tips and pictures, as well as possible rental spaces.

She closed the book. "Mom, it's okay. I don't really want a birthday party. It's too much for me. All I really want is to spend some time with you guys and maybe a few friends."

"Sweetie, it's a party to introduce you as the heir to the Scarlet company! You're turning seventeen, meaning that you can technically be the CEO of the Scarlet Company already! Your dad and I already invited much of his colleagues and people of other companies. We can't just cancel it!" Her mother was looking for worried, but also frustrated.

"Heir to the Scarlet Company? How many times did I tell you I don't want that stupid company!"

"It's tradition!"

"Tradition this, tradition that. Is that your excuse for everything? Screw tradition. Didn't you guys say that you would do anything to make sure I was happy out of all things? What's this!?"

"Erza!" Mr. Scarlet shouted. "This is the one time we ask for your cooperation. Come to the party. It's your own birthday in two months, so just think of it as a celebration."

"What you're really doing is trying to make me think that this normal party, while it's actually a big event that people from all over the business world is watching," she snapped back. "No, I'm not going."

"Then Jellal is leaving by next week."

Erza's eyes widened. "What?"

"Cooperate or I'm going to kick that boy out for good."

"But I don't want to go to this stupid celebration."

"Then tell Jellal your goodbyes."

Erza sat quietly for the longest time. What were her parents thinking? Don't they know that Jellal was the center of her world? She had reunited with Jellal, but she was going to leave him again? Once again, her parents would be the reason.

"I'll do it. Please, just don't tear me from him again," the redhead declared, her voice shaky.

Mr. Scarlet smiled. "Good. I will be inviting you into my office frequently over the next month to plan with you. Just one thing, don't tell Jellal about this. If I figure out, I will be severely disappointed. Until then, Erza."

Erza nodded and slowly stood up. She gloomily headed to the door and walked out.

When Mrs. Scarlet heard the door click, she turned around to her husband. "Don't you think you were a bit too harsh?"

"It was necessary."

"How much of the details are you planning to tell her? You can't reveal too much or else she'll go insane."

"I'm aware."

"How has the business been going?"

Mr. Scarlet smiled. "Amazing. I can't believe help arrived from the most unexpected person. Dear, I have a big plan. I know he also wants it. Two birds with one stone."

"Tell me."

I love yall, so it makes me really sad that I don't upload my chapters really quickly, but I'll try my best! I'm probably uploading a chapter a week, unless I got something special planned. ;)

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