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I just quickly want to thank Lily-ana for the review, I really apreciate it, I'm happy you like it. I'm going to use Natsu and Gray as much as the opportunities let me, I love these two :) (I'm happy I know spanish hahaha xD Are you fine reading this in english? I hope you get it all, please enjoy the rest of the story.)

Disclaimer: Fairy tail belongs to Hiro Mashima! If it belonged to me Jerza would be already dating. *cough*

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Chapter 9: Orders

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Jellal's first class just ended and he was already annoyed, his father had sent a message telling to call him as soon as he could and he could only wait for another stressing talk.

The blue haired boy dialed his father's number and wait for him to answer, he had convinced Ultear and Meredy to just go home without him, he didn't want for them to see him annoyed and ask questions.

His father answered his call and all he could say first was. "Finally."

"Hi father." Jellal said, sarcastically. "What do you need?" He asked, going direct to the point.

"I need you to give me the personal information about all the students at that school, like I told you before." His father insinuated, stating that he was still waiting for Jellal to just somehow get that information out of the principal's.

"I know that, I'm on it, it's just it isn't easy to just do that." He tried getting some reasoning into his father.

"Pff, are you sure you are my son?" He mocked. Nope, I'm not sure to be honest. "Try harder or I will have to move." He warned his son.

Jellal knew if his father had to do something it wouldn't end well, not that he really cared but he preferred if he didn't. It would be more troublesome if he did.

"I will await for your call." His father finished the call not waiting for his son to say anything more, Jellal understood the next call he made was to tell his father he had the damn info.

He wanted to destroy the damn phone.

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"So, how did it go?" Erza asked her blonde friend, after the test was over.

They were walking through the hall towards their lockers.

"It actually wasn't as bad as I thought… maybe that study time we spent at the council actually saved me." Lucy replied, her eyes smiling.

"See? Now how about we go home earlier to study for the Science exam we will have tomorrow?" Erza suggested.

"That's a good idea, but first I have to help Mirajane with her club, she asked me earlier. I'll meet you in 2h at the dorms." The blonde haired girl apologized and left after both saying their goodbyes.

Erza wandered to her locker, she was thinking about what to do for the next two hours, she didn't really need to study, she was only going to help Lucy and revise for tomorrow.

"Oh Erza, how did it go?" Erza looked at her right to see Riku briefly talking while he took some of his books out of his locker.

"I did fine, how about you? I know you also had a test today." She pointed out. "Also, I didn't see you at the council office these past days, are you okay?" Erza asked worried, he wasn't the type of guy to just discard studying and school work.

"Yes, sorry about that. My girlfriend wanted us to take some time together, she says I'm always stuck inside that room." He chuckled.

"Oh… so.. Y..You finally t…told her..?" Erza flustered, it was embarrassing for her to talk about those things, and to think Riku finally got a girlfriend himself, he was already going out with her from time to time but she never thought he would cross the line that fast.

Riku laughed at her reaction. "Yes, but don't say anything around the school, it's a secret after all." He winked.

Erza smiled and let out a breath, she was happy for him. She never really thinks about love, and now that this made her think about it, she actually asked herself what would be like to have someone you trust your life with... after all that happened to her, she didn't think she could ever do that.

"Oh, do you want to study later for tomorrow? You actually have the same teacher I did last year for Science, I could help you pointing out what is coming on his exam, mostly." Riku offered his help, even though he knew Erza was more than capable to take the test without it.

"That's nice of you, I mean, I would be fine but Lucy really needs help with the test tomorrow, I think you may as well come and help me with it." The scarlet haired girl accepted, explaining about Lucy. "We can all meet at the living room at the dorms, in two hours if you don't mind, Lucy is still busy right now."

Riku smiled softly a little surprised, his friend never really accepted any help, he wondered if something happened. "Okay, see ya there in two hours then." He left after, leaving her to walk once again to her locker.

Once she got there, she opened it and started searching for her Sciences book.

"Oh, if it isn't the mighty president." A certain blue haired boy said, making her glancing over to her left to see Jellal on his own locker, not that far from hers.

Erza wasn't sure what to say, so a simple "You." Got out from her mouth.

Jellal sighed, getting the book he wanted and closing his locker. He glanced over her, now facing her and asked. "Are you feeling better? Ultear was really worried about you."

He wasn't really forced to ask it for Ultear, he also was kind of worried this stupid girl would be overworking herself again, though, he didn't want or need for her to know that.

Erza didn't know Ultear even knew about it but then again, she did skip school for two days so she guessed all her friends should know by now.

"I'm fine now and I guess I will have to apologize to her later." She mumbled, thinking about it, she didn't only worry Lucy but probably all her small group of friends.

"Hm." He started turning around to leave.

"Wait!" Erza shouted in a hurry. He glanced over his shoulder at her and waited for what she would have to say.

"I… I want to thank you." She said, avoiding his eyes, it was embarrassed as it was already. "For helping me… in all those situations." She finished, not wanting to give it much time.

Jellal smirked turning his body fully towards her, now facing her correctly. "You mean when you were sick because you were an idiot, when you made your friend worry because of your stubborness or when I helped with your papers because you were late?" He started pointing out every occasion he helped her, amused.

Erza finally looked at him, he seemed to be enjoying his time teasing her. Damn you.

"I.. will pay you back for sure." She said, feeling calmer now, but a little annoyed at the blue haired guy and his way of accepting her gratitude. "Even though that last one... you didn't really have to do it." She pointed out.

"I did these more out of boredom so don't worry. Also, you don't need to pay me for anything." Jellal declared, in a more serious tone now.

Jellal didn't want for Erza to think she had a debt with him, in fact, he never thought she was.

When she helped him out with his father he kind of felt he was in debt with her too, but even though he felt that way, he didn't help her getting to her dorm that day because of that, or neither did he help her with her friend because of that as well, even if he wanted to believe that way. But after all of these and today's incident that morning, he knew he was just helping her, or smiling at her, because he wanted or felt to, because this girl flustered him in a way he didn't like or understand but accepted none the less. Because she was interesting, and he loved teasing her even more now, trying to forget about the feelings and emotions he always got from this girl.

"Even if you say that, I do feel the need to." Erza said, in a similar tone as him.

Jellal shrugged at her comment, knowing she wouldn't change her ideas. "Do as you please, just don't overwork again, or I will have to carry you again to your room." He smirked.

Erza's cheeks turned red at his teasing, she knew he was playing with her but the thought of what happened made her blush and panic.

She was about to say something, probably yell at him even… When someone spoke behind her, making her jump and bringing her attention to the voice.

"Miss Scarlet, can you do me a favor?" She turned around to see one of her teachers, her name was Evergreen and she was the Science teacher. Evergreen is a woman with light brown long hair and dark brown eyes, she uses oval glasses and is mostly seeing wearing green clothes, right now she had one short green robe on.

"Oh, Y..Yes?" She asked confused, her blush had disappeared.

"There are some papers forgotten at Math's classroom, can you take them to the Staffroom? Principal's Macao forgot them there. I really need to leave for an important task, you would really help me if you accepted my request." She asked, politely. "Oh, it may be better if you take your friend with you." She added, talking about Jellal. "You will need his help." She assured, taking the leave after Erza's "Ok ma'am, no problem."

Erza sighed, she was already feeling in debt with the blue haired boy, may as well a teacher come and ask for him to help her, again.

"You don't need to come, she is probably exaggerating." Erza tried as she closed her locker.

Jellal frowned, he knew she would say something like that, her stubbornness was incredible even for him. He simply said nothing and started walking towards the classroom.

He heard hesitant steps following behind after a few seconds, he smirked, Jellal was satisfied knowing she wouldn't try making him stop because she probably understood she couldn't. He wouldn't miss this chance to actually go to the staffroom as an order and not as a thief.

When they got to the classroom, they spotted two piles of papers at one of the tables. Erza was relieved to actually have the blue haired boy with her, she couldn't possibly take all that at once.

Jellal took one of the piles and waited for Erza to do the same, he was about to scold her for not wanting his help but decided otherwise, he didn't want to do anything at risk, his goal was to get to the staffroom after all.

As Erza just started to take the pile of papers on her hands, they heard a click. Erza frowned and looked at the door, placing the pile at the table again, she took slowly steps to the door and tried to open it, just to fail as it was locked from outside. I knew it.

"Are we locked inside?" Jellal asked, confused, he didn't know what could've happen, he was pretty sure any of the teachers or personnel of this school locked the classroom's so early.

"Don't worry, this always happens." She revealed.

Jellal frowned at her statement, he never heard from anyone that he or she got locked at this school, was this only happening with her? If that was the case, she was being targeted. Then again, being the president and being hated by lots of students made that a little of a normal occasion. Even though, he couldn't help but sigh, he was sure this girl didn't even know she was the only one getting targeted.

Erza kicked down the door calmly, making it to open but breaking it in the process. Jellal's shocked face was seen, he sweat dropped at her sudden action.

"W…Why did you do that for?" He questioned the girl, confused.

"What do you mean? Of course it was so we could get out!?" She said naturally, like it was the most obvious thing in the world.

"We could've just called someone with our phones without breaking anything." He couldn't believe this girl, she was just as, if not more, oblivious as Natsu.

Whoever or whatever was targeting her, he was sure she wouldn't have any problems with it.

Erza shrugged at his comment and left the room after taking the papers, mumbling about how she would have to report about it just after this little task.

As soon as they get to the staffroom, Jellal quickly thought about a plan to get rid of the president girl to take his info out of principal's computer. He was happy he was at the right place and moment when Evergreen asked Erza to do this, they passed some of the teachers on their way to the staffroom, and they were all out now so no one was at the staffroom but the two of them, and if someone saw him inside he had actually an excuse, it was perfect… he just needed to get Erza out first, without him.

Erza caugh a glimpse of a teacher passing by at the door, she needed to talk to him about what happened earlier. She was just about to tell Jellal to hurry when she heard a sound coming from behind her, she jumped at the sound and turned around to see what happened.

Jellal had tripped and all the papers he was holding were spread around. He had thought about a plan, and he decided this was the best idea, he wasn't really good at lying but as soon as he saw Erza wasn't looking he made it seem as if he tripped over something and fell, the idea was to gather some time.

He was going to tell her to go ahead without him so she could get to the teacher before he left the building, but he didn't have the chance as she hurried beside him worried.

"Are you okay?" She asked, genuine concern on her face.

Erza had kneeled down beside him, inspecting his face and body as to see if he didn't get hurt. Jellal had a loss of words as the red head's face was near to his, her eyes going all over his face. He blushed slightly, only then shaking his head hard and getting up so she couldn't see the blush. He nervously put his right hand on his face looking somewhere else but her. He didn't know why he had gotten so nervous all of a sudden, his heart beat increased as he saw those eyes staring at him like that.

"I'm fine." Jellal assured, trying to sound calm. "I didn't hit anything."

"O..Oh." Erza didn't think he was okay though, she stared at him with doubtful eyes.

Jellal started to grab the papers on the ground, distracting himself of any thoughts, he had to concentrate on his plan.

He saw Erza helping him getting the papers and quickly stopped her. "You should go, I can get them by myself, just go talk to the teacher before he leaves."

Erza's eyes narrowed, she really wanted to help him, and she thought he was acting really weird, but he was right, she had to hurry and go talk to the teacher they saw earlier.

"I… sorry, I will accept that, I really need to hurry." She said, getting up. "You sure you are fine?"

He just "Hm." Briefly, not looking at her.

"Okay then, I'll be going then... thank you for the help by the way." Erza left quickly after she thanked him, wanting to warn the teacher about the door so they wouldn't be surprised about it tomorrow morning, also, she had something else to tell him about the student council.

Jellal was left alone at the staffroom, as soon as he saw the red haired girl leave he sighed in relief, running one of his hands through his hair.

After calming himself down he gathered all the papers again and quickly proceeded to get the info he needed. He searched through the principal's computer, glad it was only in sleep mode, he tried to get all the students info but all he could find was all the names with pictures of the students at that school so he printed them while searching for some more info, finding none. Some of the folders had a password restriction so he couldn't really get any more than the names.

"Well, better than nothing I guess." He whispered to himself. When he was done he put them inside his school bag and left quietly.

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