*REMINDER: This book consists of a whole lot of sexual tension, rape, smoking, language, suicide, explicit depictions of violence and gore. CONTINUE AT YOUR OWN RISK. It may or may not be very random, rushed and just "What?".*

3rd POV

Present Day

"It's your fault we were late! We're gonna get yelled at!!!" Jellal yelled at his partner, tightening his grip around the rope in his hand. He dragged their victim behind him. They were wrapped tightly in rope and very much alive.

"Who's the one who got into a fight with Gajeel on the way out!? My fault!? Oh yeah, I forgot! Everything is my fault!!" She yelled back, pushing loose hairs behind her ear and glaring at him. The victim named Jen Dolsun behind them struggled for a moment. Jellal yanked the rope, tightening it and furrowed his eyebrows at the lady. The group entered an abandoned warehouse and entered a room which had a chair placed smack dab in the middle.

"Oi, close the door." He ordered. Erza turned around and shut the heavy metal doors to the room. She watched quietly as Jellal lifted Jen with one arm and placed her onto the chair. His muscles flexed with the weight and loosened when he dropped her. He curled a finger around the cloth over her mouth sexually; teasing her and ripped it off her. He stood right above her, staring down into her yellow eyes fiercely. Jen's mouth slowly curved into a frown and her eyes squinted. Loud cries soon erupted from her throat. Jellal rolled his eyes and grabbed her face with his bony hand.

"AHHH! LET ME GO!!! I don't know what you want, but I have nothing to do with you!!" Jellal tightened his hold on her face.

"Hey, if you want a quick death, shut the hell up."

"I-I promise I'll give you anything you want!!! Money!!! Fame!! Sex!! Attention!! Publicity!! Just let me go, please!!!" Jellal closed her lips with his fingers.

"I told you to shut the fuck up." He jerked his head at Erza to tell her to come over. "You're making my ears bleed, rich girl." He let go of her face as Erza approached and pulled her out of Jen's immediate sight. Erza stepped close to him and placed a finger on his lips, tracing them. "What are you doing?" He slapped her arm away and placed his hand on his hip. "Stop fucking around. Did you bring a petal?"

"Of course I did. I always come prepared." She giggled seductively and pulled out a rose petal from her skirt. "What about you, mister? Did you bring a clover?" She wrapped a finger around his cloack button and allowed it to fall to the floor. Neither cared for the eyes that stared at their interactions just a few feet away.

"Enough with the sass, Bethel. This is work. I can report you to Nishio with a single word."

"But you wouldn't do that. Would you?" She licked her lips and stared at his.

"Oh, yes. I fucking would." He glared at her and took a step closer to her. "I have known him since he was 5, red head. I would never trade him for any of you." He turned away and looked at the shaking woman who sat in the chair. "What did Nishio say?"

"He said to do it however. Doesn't matter as long as the police don't find out who we are, of course." Erza rolled her eyes and leaned her weight over to one foot.

"Fine. I'll do it." He shook his head at her idiocy and turned back to Jen. "Do we need to get info?" He slowly took steps toward Jen and squinted with a smirk. She was just about 21. Which meant she wasn't a child. He bent down and crossed his arms over her lap, resting his head on top.

"Don't think so. Just ask the usual." Erza shrugged and stood behind him, also staring at the girl. She leaned a hand on his shoulder and returned her eyes to his lips.

"Alright beautiful, how about I ask a few questions?" He rode his hand slowly up the skirt of her dress. Jen flushed and felt a shiver slow down her spine upon contact with his hand against her thigh.

"Q-quite the charmer, you, huh?" She scowled and bit her lip when his hand reached her underwear.

"Hey why do you do this? Is it necessary?" Erza scowled at his arm which disappeared underneath the cloth.

"What? Does it bother you?" He said, twirling the lacy material between his fingers. Ezra ignored him and sighed in annoyance. "Alright Bethel, if you don't want to hear moans and screams, I suggest you leave." His smirk faded into a frown as he looked up at Erza. They stared into each other's eyes for a few moments before Erza stood and walked to the other side of the room.

"Whatever. As long as you do your job, the way you do it is none of my business." She closed her eyes, put in headphones and blasted the music on her phone. So much to the point where the other two were able to hear what she listened to. Her sight remained on the two, making sure her guard wasn't down, no matter what she had to watch. Jellal met eyes with her again and raised an eyebrow. He shrugged and looked back at Jen.

"Alright, Jen." He began with a husky voice. His other arm went up her skirt and together, his index fingers removed her panties. He ripped the soft fabric and threw them aside. Once more, his arms entered the darkness underneath her skirt. Jen gasped and pressed her lips tightly together. She watched as Jellal stared into her eyes and found the area between her thighs.

"Is this... when this is done, can I leave?" She asked him with heavy breaths as his nails dug into the flesh of her thigh. He traced small X's on her inner thigh.

"So, Jen. Do you have anything to do with the royal army?" He asked with a curious tone, lifting one of her legs up and placing a hand on her ass.

"I'm just the daughter of a noble merchant! I don't know what you want with m-..." she paused when he squeezed and trailed a finger back down her thigh to her sex.

"There's where your wrong." He placed his thumb against her clit and pressed down. Jen gasped and flushed harder, her arms struggled against the ties around her wrists. "You informed the public that we had to be taken down..." he dragged her thumb down and placed the tip at her entrance. "Isn't that right?" He asked. He painfully slowly pushed his finger in. Jen gasped sharply once more and began shivering. "Uh oh." He said, staring at her sex. "Wouldn't daddy be mad if he found out you weren't a virgin before marriage?" He teased, removing his finger and inserting his index instead. She let out a suppressed moan and twitched her arm.

"So-... so what if I d-did!? Nothing- mmmore than that. I d-didn't do anything other than that! So please ah... don't hurt me!"

"Don't worry, beautiful. It'll be slow and extremely painful." He pumped his finger in and out of her, earning moans and twitches from his victim. He added a digit, steadily increasing his pace. She began squirming and slowly but surely reached a peak. Just before she could release, Jellal stopped and leaned close to her ear "If you cum, I'll make it even more painful." He stated as a matter-of-fact. Jen flinched and widened her eyes when he continued slowly. She tugged her wrists aggressively and scowled in frustration.

"My wris- wrists hurt a lot." She stared at him with lidded eyes and spoke with a breathy voice. Jellal thought. She was surely to weak to escape. But she might try to have her way with his hand. Which wouldn't be good.

"Do you want me to untie you?" He quickened his pace again. Jen shut her eyes and nodded profusely. "What?" He asked, speeding up further. Jen moaned and slowly opened her mouth.

"Yes! P-please...!" She raised her voice. Jellal shrugged and untied her wrists with his free hand.

"Hey what are you doing!!?" Erza scolded from the other wall across the room. Jellal looked at her and licked his lips. His hand remained invisible under the folds of his victim's dress.

"It's fine." He assured her, making it clear that she was too weak by increasing his pace. Erza rolled her eyes and leaned back against the wall again. Jellal frowned at the girl's blushing face. Her hand frantically touched around until it met his wrist. She firmly grasped his boney, yet large wrist in her small hand and bit her lip. Jellal ignored her, used to the reaction she gave. "Next. Who is your father?" He asked her. Jen trembled with pleasure and moaned out lazily.

"He..." she started. "His name is..." Jellal went faster, his hand began pounding against her skin. Her body shook, he added another finger. She held his other arm with her remaining hand and her jaw dropped.

"Hurry up, girl."

"Warron Dolsun-... fuck- -... is... his name..." her voice shook with her movement. "And don't c-call me... a girl." She tightened her grip on his arm and moaned harder. "I'm tw-twenty one." She let out one last sigh before she released on his hand.

"Seriously? I said don't if you want it to be less painful." He rolled his eyes and jerked his hand into her hard one more time, curling his fingers as she experienced an orgasm. Jen's breaths came out in long heaves. Her weight fell to lean on the back of her chair.

"Are you done?" Erza complained, removing one of her earbuds.

"Why? You next?" He chuckled, standing up and wiping his hands on a paper towel. Erza walked over to him and kept her gaze on his eyes.

"Maybe. Playing with someone younger must've always been among your interests." As she closed in, she placed a finger on his neck and rode it down his covered chest.

"You think so? As long as you pay, I'll book an appointment for you." He looked down at her, staring at her lips.

"No thanks. I'd rather wait until your completely free so that I can come in and ware you out of all of your services." She flirted. Jellal kept his blank expression and pushed her away, growing bored of the woman's antics. He turned to Jen and stared at her.

"And where does he live?" He asked her. Erza walked over to her and tied her arms behind the chair again. Erza bent down to her ear and smiled.

"Don't get too attached. Someone like him would never fall for someone like you. You're too young and innocent. You're just another victim." She mocked Jen and stood up, walking over to Jellal and placing an arm seductively on his face; all while staring Jen down. The girl scowled and looked away. Erza had made it clear. That she was able to touch him when Jen wasn't. That she was probably partaking in such activities with him while Jen was about to be killed by the same man. The two had only just met and had no connection. He was her enemy. It was shameful. Jellal walked toward Jen and pulled out a thin rope. Jen trembled, this time with fear as Jerome neared her, tying the rope into some kind of knot. He slowly walked behind her and wrapped the rope around her neck. Jen froze and her breathing slowed. "Jerome, boss said to make it quick. We have to get back, we're already late." She told her partner, checking her phone.

"2nd Trebl street by the East gate." She quietly spat out.

"Ah, okay last question." He slowly tightened the rope around her throat. "Would you prefer to be known as the noble killed by Jerome or Bethel?" He asked sincerely.

"Let me go!!! Please!!! You said that you'd let me go-!!!!" Jen pleaded, trying to look behind her.

"I never said that." He growled, earning a flinch. Jen wracked her brain for the memory of his promise. But came up with nothing. "Both it is." He decided for her. She gasped before her airway was cut off. Jellal grabbed the two ends of his knotted rope and yanked them in opposite direction violently. Jen's eyes widened. She gasped and choked for air. Jellal loomed over her, staring down insanely at his victim. "Ah I can't wait to see the news about you tomorrow morning." He said, his pupils swirled with murderous intent. "All the citizens of this city are going to freak the fuck out!" Erza sighed and watched as he tightened the rope farther. Jen's movement and squirming eventually came to a stop. Jellal let go of the rope and reached into his pocket. He pulled out a bright green four leaf clover and placed it on her lap. Erza did the same with her rose petal. And shut the girl's eyes. She rolled her eyes and followed after Jellal as he exited the warehouse, acting as nothing had happened.

"You're in a foul mood today." Erza stated, staring as his furrowed eyebrows.

Riing

Riiing

Riiiing

"Yes, boss?" Erza answered her phone. She smiled randomly and nodded as if Natsu was able to see her approval. "Oh? Okay, sounds good. Is there a specific time?" Jellal stared at her questioningly. "Ah okay. Thanks boss! You're the best, love you!" She teased with a high pitch. "Okay, bye!" She hung up and shoved her phone underneath her breast plate. "Boss said we have off until tomorrow!" She squealed with excitement.

Jellal paused suddenly and noticed they neared another abandoned brick building. He walked over to it and leaned his back against it. Erza stood next to him and leaned into his arm. "You know what that means?"

"What?" He responded, staring at her with a squint.

"We have all day to do whatever we want." She removed herself from his arm and returned to her leaning position. Jellal raised an eyebrow and moved to stand in front of her. He towered above her, staring into her brown orbs.

"What are you getting at?" He spoke with a low voice, placing finger on her chin and lifting her face to better meet his own.

"If we're off right now, so technically we aren't partners." she licked her lips and placed a hand on his forearm.

"What, are you jealous?" He asked her sarcastically, nearing her face with his.

"And what if am?" She asked. Jellal's eyes widened. He placed a hand on her cheek and brought their mouths close together. Erza hid her blush and remained still.

"If that's so..." his lips brushed against hers as he spoke, he moved his hand to grip her head better. "What can I do to make that feeling go away?" He asked her, this time sweetly. Erza twitched her head forward and made their lips lightly touch.

"A lot of things, but..." she began, warmth gathering in the pit of her stomach and her chest. "I want to know why you're so upset today." She said. Jellal paused and sighed out against her mouth.

"If that's what you wish." He said, removing himself from her and meeting her eyes once more. Once he had sat down on the ground, Erza touched her lips gently with her fingers. She sat down next to him. "Today is the anniversary of the day my sister Ultear died." Erza squinted and leaned her head on the wall behind them.

"Ah, I get it." She decided not to pity him, after all she knew all too well how frustrating it was when receiving pity from someone you cared for. Or anyone for that matter. "Can I ask how she died?"

"She killed herself." He stated simply. Erza nodded her head in understanding.

~

The ravenette stood atop the large building of Phoenix. She stared down at the ground so far below. The pavement glistened with rain water. The tears that inevitably fell down her cheeks mixed with the drops from the clouds, washing away. She removed the black heels she wore and stepped up to the edge. She let out a painful sob and ran her fingers through her soaking hair. Her mascara smudged off of her saddened eyes. The very last action she took was falling off of the building of Quator. Before she had been ready. Her insides turned at the unnatural loss of support. The wind rode her hair up into the air, flapping and waving around. The last thought that came to her mind was her most terrible memory. The cause of this decision. Her body hit the floor with a dreadful thud and crack. Muffled blood curdling screams ripped through the air. Ones of those who held Ultear dear. Jellal slammed open Quator's doors. The sight he was met with caused him to freeze. Lucy ran inside and picked up her phone to call an ambulance.

"What the fuck is going on, Lucy!!!???" Natsu screamed.

"Yes!! Hello, please send an ambulance to the largest building near the South Gate!! Please be quick!!" She hung up and ran outside, ignoring her lover's questions. Natsu followed her out, along with the rest of Quator's first group members.

~

"I was with the old group when it happened. They disappeared two years later. I have a twin named Siegrain but I haven't heard from him since I was 12. The asshole didn't even care." Erza looked over to him with sentimentality. She reached out to his face but hesitated.

"I understand. Then how about we actually do something to cheer you up since we have off?" She smiled as their eyes met. She smirked and placed her hand on his.

"Erza." Jellal began. "We both know that what we're doing is wrong. It's clearly against the rules." Erza frowned and scooted closer to him.

"He may be our boss-" she shortened the gap between them again. Once again, their lips grazed each other. "But it's none of his business who we're with. He can't just decide it for us."

"Don't get ahead of yourself."

"Don't act as if-... nothing happened that night." She placed a hand on the back of his neck and ran her fingers through his hair. "I can't stop thinking about you. You're constantly on my mind, it's painful." She stated.

"It was a mistake. We both know it was. It shouldn't have happened." Jellal pushed away and placed a finger on his temple.

"So you're telling me you haven't felt a single thing since that night? Not a twitch-... not even a split second of tension or anything towards me?" She asked him with falling eyes.

"Erza, enough. We can't do this."

"You're lying. You're constantly saying things to me. Things like just before. Boss hasn't found out about what happened. And he won't." She raked a hand through her hair and slumped against the wall. Her eyes squinted in frustration.

"That's not to say he wouldn't find out about something like that-"

"Just tell me the truth!!" Jellal paused and looked away.

"We're not talking about this here." He stood up abruptly and began walking away. "Let's get inside." Erza scowled at his back and followed him in annoyance. A few minutes later, they arrived at Jellal's house. They both entered and Jellal shut the door. He sat on his couch and sighed. "And what would you do if I said yes? That everything you said was true? What would you say?"

"I would tell you..." she stood in front of him and crossed her arms. "That we should continue what we started." And simply with that, Jellal stood up and slammed her back into the nearest wall. Erza gasped and looked up at him.

"Why are you so interested in something like this? With me?" He grabbed one of her wrists by her side. "What would happen if we were found out?"

"We wouldn't be."

"You don't know that."

"I feel like my stomach is going to explode... everytime I even lay my eyes on you, it feels like my insides are turning. Whatever you want it to be, I don't care."

"Erza, any relationship like that would never be enjoyable for you."

"Who are you to decide that for me?"

"You know that's not my point." His grip on her wrist tightened. His teeth gritted together. "I'm going to keep repeating it. We cannot have a relationship."

"Why do you keep saying no...? I'm saying anything you want! If it's just dating for a few months! Whether it's just sex or an open relationship! Friends with benefits, anything...!"

"I keep saying no because I don't want to hurt you!!"

"Look at us right now! Whenever you do things like this, it leads me on instead! Anything is better than this! You're just teasing me!" Jellal paused at her words and let go of her. Erza frowned and looked away. "I sho-... I should go..." she walked past him and put her head down.

"Wait."

"What?" She spat, not bothering to look at him or turn around.

"Can I apologize?" He swallowed his breathe and clenched a fist. "For doing that. I shouldn't have touched you without your permission. And for leading you on."

"Oh? Then what was the point in doing all that in the first place?"

"I already told you. I've really..." he turned towards her and tried to take a few steps. "Been losing my composure around you. It's difficult just to keep my hands to myself. I have no right to feel this way. And I might sound weak saying this. But despite those feelings, I just can't... be with you. I'm sorry." Erza held her breath and stomped out of his house. Her boots made loud thuds against the concrete below her when she slammed her feet onto the ground with every step. She held back her tears but found it futile as her entire vision was completely blurred. The moment she blinked, tears poured down her cheeks and ran down her neck. She collapsed onto a nearby bench and held her head. Small sobs washed away by the wind in the empty neighborhood we're silenced.

"Fuck. What was I thinking?" She asked herself quietly.

The one thing I want on this planet. The very only thing. Is completely out of my reach. It's so much more frustrating than I could have ever imagined.