9 months ago…

3rd Person

It was Cana's birthday party at Squeal's bar. Cana rented a function room with a private DJ and bartender for her friends including Erza, Lucy, Juvia, Natsu, Gray, Jellal, Mirajane, Levy and their other friends way back in high school. Everyone is partying, drinking and dancing wildly on the dance floor. Even Cana who planned the party is already woozy and dancing wildly. Erza just danced along with the girls instead of waiting for Jellal. Erza is been waiting for Jellal, it's already eleven and yet he's not showing up. Besides, if he decided to overtime in work, he must have called one of them first.

Erza didn't want to take a shot of Tequila because she doesn't want to feel woozy and wild, like Cana right now. Lucy just took a shot of Margarita and didn't manage to finish her drink as she saw Cana puking already. She can't imagine herself suffering from puking a lot just because of being drunk, and so do Erza. Lucy and Erza accompanied Cana to the restroom just to help her in puking. This what happens when people drink a lot.

Cana keeps barfing on the sink, while Lucy keeps pretending to help her in puking and videotapes her while vomiting. Erza keeps giving Cana a piece of tissue paper. "This what happens to heavy drinkers like you." Lucy giggled as she watched Cana's video while puking. Cana gets the tissue paper from Erza and wiped her mouth after she rinsed it with water. "Don't you dare show it to the boys or post it on Facebook!" Cana groaned as she attempts to grab Lucy's phone from her.

Erza just fixed her long scarlet hair by brushing it with her hairbrush. Erza lifts her blouse a little because her cleavage can be seen already. She's wearing a white sleeveless blouse that is tucked in her plain pink skirt. Erza is not used to in wearing showy clothes. She also wears shorts, skirts or sleevelss blouse, but not like the way Cana dresses. Wherein almost the private parts of her body can be easily noticed. Her long hair is distracting her, so she braided them into two. Whenever Erza's hair is in braided-pigtails, she looks younger and the way she looks way back in high school.

As Erza goes back to the bar, she saw Jellal drinking with the boys. Erza smiled as she saw Jellal again. They often meet, like almost everyday, but she just feels happy whenever she sees him. When she goes near by Jellal, she noticed something wrong about him. Jellal's aura is different. Could it be Ultear, her girlfriend, again?

Ultear is Jellal's girlfriend for almost four years. Jellal loved her very much and gives his attention and care to Ultear. There are times that Erza and their friends think that Ultear doesn't deserve Jellal, especially Erza who's been Jellal's best friend since childhood. Erza can see that Ultear is not serious at their relationship, unlike Jellal. She thinks Jellal deserves someone better, she wasn't talking about her, but she wants Jellal to be happy with a girl who can love him the way he does. Erza gets jealous sometimes because ever since Ultear came into his life, he spends most of his time with her. Like, when they're supposed to hang out, but Jellal will suddenly call her and say that he can't go because Ultear is having mood swings.

Their friendship changes when Ultear came. Sometimes Erza is sulking at Jellal because they don't bond with each other like before. And Jellal only calls her and asks her if they could meet, if he's lonely or he needs something. But she knows herself she can't force Jellal to bond with her all the time because they already have priorities.

"Jellal, you're late for the party." Erza says. Jellal looks at her. "I don't think so. the party's just getting started. Right?" Jellal chuckled and lifts his glass for a toast. The boys toasts with him and agreed that the party just started. After Jellal took a sip from his wine, he pulled Erza towards to him. "Hey, Erza, my best best friend! I missed you. Come on, let's drink. We haven't bond with each other since last week." Jellal says. "No, I don't drink." Erza refused.

"Oh, come on, Erza, you need to drink at least during occasions." Jellal insisted and pulled her beside him. "Here." Jellal offers her a glass of wine. Erza took the glass and took a sip. Erza coughed as the bitterness of the wine triggered her taste buds. Jellal laughed at her. "You're cute Erza." Jellal laughs at her.

The DJ played a louder and enjoying music. "Come on, let's dance!" Natsu yelled and ran towards to the dance floor. The boys who are drinking finished their drink and followed Natsu on the dance floor. Erza wondered why Jellal is different. "Aren't you going to join them?" Erza asked, pointing at the boys who are dancing wildly.

"Erza, can you stay here with me for a moment?" Jellal asks. Even Erza do wants to join them partying, she'll still choose to stay for Jellal. Erza sits on the bar chair beside Jellal. "What do you want to talk about?" She asks. Jellal paused for a moment before speaking. "It's Ultear…" He started. "She already broke up with me." He sighed, trying to hide his tears from her. Jellal never showed his tears to everyone, except Erza. Erza is the only person he shows his tears. Erza just remained silent, feeling sorry for him.

They couldn't hear each other well because of the loud music and wild screams of people as they danced. "I-I'm sorry to hear that. But, why?" She sighed. "Well, she told me that…how can I say this? She umm, never loved me. She was just forced to say 'yes' because she pities me if she says 'no' to all my effort for her." Jellal said. It also hurts for Erza to know that Jellal is hurt.

She wished that she should have been the one. The one that Jellal should have chose to love. If he had only chosen her, he wouldn't be here drinking and just partying with them instead.

Jellal ordered another shot of wine. It's his third shot already. "Erza…tell me…are my efforts and love for Ultear not enough?" He asks. Erza pities Jellal for wasting his time and effort at Ultear. Jellal being dumped also broke her heart. "No, Jellal." She shook her head. Jellal bites his lip as he stops his tears from falling, his eyes are already watery. She cups his face with her hands. "Hey, that's not true. You're the best boyfriend and guy that any girl will have. Come on, don't be such a crybaby. I thought you don't like Natsu and Gray seeing you crying. Come on, you want them to tease you?" Erza comforts him.

Jellal drinks his wine straightly. He called the bartender to order another shot. "Drinking really makes me free from problems. Now I understand why Cana is a heavy-drinker." He says. The bartender placed the glass of wine he ordered. He took another sip of wine.

The wine is effecting on Jellal. He's starting to lose his mind and starts saying everything that he keeps inside him. He stared at Erza who keeps comforting him. "What about you Erza? When are you planning to have a boyfriend?" He asked. Erza stopped as he heard his question. She doesn't want to have a boyfriend because she's in love with someone else who can't love her back. "I mean, you're beautiful inside and out, kind, caring and smart. I bet a lot of guys out there wishing to be your wife." He says as he cups her cheek. Yes, a lot of guys are dying to gain Erza's love, but what if only one guy doesn't?

"Erza…imagine if I chose to love you or a girl like you, what do you think? Will I be here drinking a lot just to forget the pain? Or will I be there partying with our friends?" Jellal asks. Jellal finished his wine. You'll never regret doing so, Jellal…she said on her mind.

The DJ played a romantic music for a slow dance. Everyone danced with their boyfriend or girlfriend. Natsu is dancing with Lucy, Gray is dancing with Juvia, Levy is dancing with Gajeel, Mirajane is dancing with Freed, Elfman is dancing with Evergreen and other couples danced together. Elfman and Evergreen are still having a lover's quarrel while dancing.

Jellal gets down from the bar chair and carried Erza down. "Wait, J-jellal!" Erza exclaimed as Jellal carried her down from the high bar-chair. Jellal pulled her towards to the dance floor. "Wait, Jellal, what are you doing?" She says as she follows Jellal. "Let's dance." Jellal says as they reach the dance floor, along with the other couples dancing.

Erza just stared at him, wondering what he's thinking. People who are drunk will be able to express their feelings and thoughts inside without knowing. What about Jellal? What is Jellal thinking anyway?

"Hey, don't tell me you don't know how to dance." Jellal says as she met Erza's gaze. He puts Erza's hands around his nape and puts his hands around her waist. "Come on, Erza, you've already danced with me. During our Prom and during your 18th birthday, remember? I was your escort during your debut. Me your best friend and as the same time your date during our prom and escort during your debut." He chuckled. They started moving slowly, following the rhythm of the music.

Erza was still sad because she knew that the reason why Jellal finds time to be with her again is because he's broken hearted. They keep dancing along with the other couples. Couples…most of the people that are dancing are couples, but the…just best friends.

Erza was startled when she felt Jellal's lips on her. She was about to push him, but Jellal pulled her closer to him without breaking the kiss. Erza just froze as she was carried away. If only that kiss was real…

Jellal broke the kiss and unclasps her from him. He headed back to the bar. Erza followed him back on the bar. Jellal ordered another shot of wine. "Jellal, come on, stop drinking. Ultear is not worthy for you to do this to yourself." Erza said. "Please, just let me…" Jellal said and took a sip from his wine. Jellal's face is turning red because of the alcohol's effect. Jellal drinks his wine straightly. He had five shots of wine and now the wine is taking effect on him. He's vision is blurred and everything is whirling.

Jellal gets down from the bar chair, but he almost trip because he's already woozy. Erza supports his body so he could stand up straightly, but it's no use because he's really woozy. Cana saw Jellal and Erza so she immediately came towards to them. "Cana, he's already woozy. He needs to go home." Erza says as she puts Jellal's arm around her. "Cana, I need to take him home." Erza said. "A-are you sure? I can call my driver instead." Cana asked. "Yes, I'll take him home." Erza nodded. "Okay, I'll just tell Lucy and you take care, okay?" Cana said. "Yeah, goodbye and just tell Lucy to handle Gray and Natsu in case they get drunk too." Erza says.

Erza opened the door of the back seat of her car, slowly made him lie on the back seat. But as Jellal lies on the back seat, he pulled Erza towards to him causing Erza to trip on top of him. He cupped her cheek softly. "Ultear…" He says. Erza bites her lip to stop her tears from falling. She knew it! She knew that even earlier Jellal thinks she's Ultear. Erza gets off on top of him and slammed the door. She started driving on their way to his condo.

While driving Erza could hear Jellal talking to himself about Ultear. A tear fell from Erza's eyes, hurt as she sees Jellal broken hearted.

They finally arrived at Harvard Towers, Jellal's condo unit. She supports his body by wrapping his hand around her. "Come on, Jellal, we're almost there." Erza says as she walks while carrying Jellal towards to the elevator. Erza pressed the up button. Ding! The sound of the elevator door as it opens. Jellal suddenly pushed her inside the elevator and pinned her on the wall. He pressed his lips on her lips, biting and tasting it. He pinned her hands up on her head as he continues kissing her. "Jellal…please, stop…" Erza moaned, trying to break the kiss. Erza feels good, but she wants to stop him because she knew that it isn't right.

Erza do wanted to be kissed by Jellal, but she knows herself that the reason why is because he thinks that she's Ultear. Erza was carried away by his kisses. She couldn't stop herself from moaning especially Jellal is kissing her passionately. Well, passionately because he thinks he's kissing Ultear.

"Jellal…" She gasped for air. Jellal puts her hands down and she took the chance to push him away. It's a good thing that the door is closed already. She pressed the 16th floor. Jellal pressed his hands on the wall to support his body. His vision is blurred and whirling. Erza feels awkward with Jellal inside the elevator. But she just ignored it because Jellal is drunk and thinks she's Ultear.

The door opened as they reached 16th floor. Erza wrapped Jellal's arm around her again to help him walk. "Come on, Jellal, we're here." Erza says as she drags Jellal out of the elevator. Erza walked Jellal to his room. They stopped in front of Jellal's condo unit.

Erza pulled out a key from her pocket and unlocked the door of Jellal's unit. It's a good thing Jellal gives her a duplicate key of his unit. As they entered the room, Erza closed the door by kicking it. "Come on, Jellal, we're here." She grunted as she exerts a big amount of force as she carries Jellal. She walked Jellal towards to his bedroom and kicks the door to his bedroom open. She made Jellal lie on the bed. Erza sighed, thinking what to do with her drunk best friend.

Erza removed his sneakers and socks and placed them on his shoe cabinet. Erza knows every part of his condo unit, she almost lives in here. She sat beside Jellal who is unconscious for being drunk. She caressed Jellal's hand. As she was caressing it she noticed a silver ring on his middle finger. It's their friendship ring, the one that they bought for each other way back in Senior year and yes, just a – friendship bracelet. And why is it on his middle finger instead of his ring finger? Because Jellal says that his ring finger is reserved for his wedding ring. Erza and Jellal don't have a wedding ring – because they're just friends…

Erza moves her face towards to his face, studying every angle. She cupped his cheek with her soft hand. "Good night, Jellal. I have to go already." She says goodbye and gave him a kiss on his cheek. She was about to stand up when Jellal pulled her towards to him causing her to lay on top of him. "Wha-! Jellal!" She exclaimed as she fell on top of him. "Ultear, please don't go. Stay with me…" He begged as tears streamed down to his cheeks.

Erza bites her lip to stop her tears. She can't bear seeing Jellal crying or hurt. Erza wiped his tears away with her thumb. "Shh, Jellal, stop crying. She's not worth it." Erza said, comforting Jellal. "Okay, I'll stay with you until you fall asleep."

"J-jellal!" Erza was startled when Jellal flipped his body and pinned her on the bed. Jellal pinned her hands to stop her from going. Jellal's vision is still blurry and keeps seeing things, like when she thought Erza is Ultear. His vision is starting to become clear little by little, until it becomes clear and realized it was Erza that he's pinning on the bed. "Jellal…"

"Erza…" He says. He already knew that it was Erza, but he's still out of his mind. "A lovely girl like you…why didn't I chose you instead?" Jellal chuckled. "I could have loved you instead of Ultear..." He added. Erza's heart started beating fast, thrilled on his next words. "But…I'm sorry…I don't love you. I can't love you the way I loved Ultear and it will never happen because we're just friends…" Jellal scoffs as he cups her cheek while expressing his true thoughts.

Erza looked away from him, trying to avoid her tears from falling, but she failed on doing so. Jellal saw her tears. "Erza…don't cry I still love you…as my best friend." Jellal says wiping her tears away.

Why am I stupidly assuming and waiting that there's chance for him to love me back? Why can't I just move on and open my heart to another guy? She cried in her mind.

Jellal pressed his lips on her lips, kissing her, biting her lip as he cups her cheek. Erza tried to struggle from Jellal, but soon she was carried away by his passionate kiss. Jellal trailed kisses from her lips down to her neck. Erza tilts her head as Jellal send shivers down to her spine while kissing her neck. Jellal keeps kissing her neck and collarbone. Erza dug her nails on the bed sheets to ease with the pleasure he's giving and as the same time pain in her heart. Jellal lifts his head at gazed at Erza. He touched her braided-pigtails and can't stop himself from smiling as he remembers the way she looks way back in high school. "I miss seeing your hair like this." He said as he touches her hair.

He goes back in kissing her neck, but this time he started pulling down the strap of her white sleeveless blouse down to her navel. He stared at her large breasts that are being covered with her black bra. He kisses back to her neck, almost tasting her sweat on her neck. Erza moaned as she felt Jellal's kisses went down to her chest. Jellal lifts her body and unhooks her black bra causing her large breasts to be exposed. He cups her breasts softly, massaging it. "Oh!" Erza moaned as she felt Jellal sucking her right nipple. She tweaks Jellal's blue shaggy hair to ease with the shiver he's giving her. "Oh, Jellal…" She moaned. She has no idea what Jellal is doing. She wondered if kissing a woman's breast is part of making love. Let's say not making love, but making out. How sweet innocent of Erza.

His kisses went down to her abdomen with his hand still cupping her left breast. Jellal explored her smooth and flawless skin as he pulls her skirt up. He kisses her thigh as he caresses her smooth skin. He pulled her skirt up, exposing her black panties. Erza closed her legs to stop him from punishing him by giving this kind of pleasure. Jellal forced her legs open, Erza couldn't do anything because she was carried away by the pleasure he gives her.

Jellal circled her clit with his fingers. "Oh!" Erza moaned. "Shh, stay still." He ordered. He started pulling down her blouse, skirt and panties all at once down to her ankles and as it reached her ankles he tossed her clothes on the floor. Jellal stared at her, naked. Erza blushed, covering her breasts with her hands and closing her legs. Jellal kissed her back onto her lips. He trailed kisses from her lips down to her chest and abdomen, until his lips reached the private part of her body.

He slowly opened her legs widely and bent her legs. He caressed her womanhood and started kissing it. "Oh, Jellal!" Erza moaned as she felt his tongue on her clit. Erza grabbed the bed sheets to ease with the pleasure she's receiving. Jellal wrapped his hands around her thighs as he keeps licking her womanhood. He suddenly went for her clitoris, licking it hungrily. "O-oh! A-ah! J-jellal!" She moaned in pleasure. When Jellal found out he already made her wet, he inserts his finger inside her. "O-oh!" Erza exclaimed as Jellal added another finger inside her. "Mmm!" Erza muffled, trying to stop herself from moaning. She has no idea where Jellal learned to this. She has no idea about doing this kind of stuff. Jellal keeps fingering her as he licks her clitoris and as he keeps making her wet. Erza just closed her eyes as she keeps moaning.

Jellal withdrew his fingers from her opening. He started unbuttoning his polo shirt and undoing his pants. Erza couldn't see what he's doing because she keeps her eyes shut. Jellal positioned himself between her thighs, pulling her close to him. He rubs his manhood on her clit before slamming it inside her. Then, he slowly slams himself inside her. "A-ah!" Erza whimpered in pain as she felt her walls stretched by Jellal's manhood. Jellal leaned towards to her and kisses her as he continues thrusting himself inside her. "Shh, I'll be gentle." Jellal says as he continues thrusting inside her. He cupped her cheeks and stared at her face. "Ah…ah…oh…" She keeps moaning in pain as her virgin walls are being stretched.

Jellal kisses her neck as he keeps thrusting inside her. After a few moments, Jellal finds it easy to thrust his whole manhood inside her as her walls are already stretched. He wrapped his arms around her back as he thrusts himself inside her faster. "A-a-ah! Ah! Ah! Oh, Jellal! Ah! Ah!" She moaned in pleasure. "Oh, shit!" Jellal moaned in pleasure. Erza wrapped her arms around his back, digging her nails on his skin as she eases with the pleasure he gives her. "Oh! Oh! Oh my god! Jellal!" She keeps moaning.

The room is filled with moans, screams and grunts as they make love with each other. Hmm, is it really love or just a simple sex? It's a good thing every condo unit is soundproof, or else other people might be wondering about the noise they're making.

"Oh god, Erza!" He moaned in pleasure. Her breasts keep bouncing as he moves faster. Jellal suddenly felt he's about to release his juices. "Oh shit, Erza! It's coming out!" He grunted in pleasure. He increases his speed which made Erza moan louder. "Ah! Ah! Ah! Oh, Jellal! Yes! Yes!" She moaned in pleasure. Jellal grunted in pleasure as he released his seed inside her. He withdrew his manhood from her opening. He laid tiredly beside Erza. Erza panted after letting her best friend take her. Erza pulled the blanket to cover their naked bodies.

Erza stared at Jellal who's already sleeping. "I love you, Ultear…" He muttered in his sleep. Erza wasn't satisfied after all. Jellal was just drunk after all, she thought. Tomorrow, everything will be back to normal as if nothing happened between them, isn't it? She hopes that this night won't change her friendship with Jellal. But what if their friendship already changed long ago since the day she realized she fell in love with her best friend?