May I Have This Dance?
Erza and Lucy are attending the same wedding. Suddenly a slow song starts playing.
The vows had been said, the newly weds toasted, and even the cake had been cut. Natsu and Gray danced their first dance as husbands while everyone watched, and Lucy smirked. The music turned from sentimental to energetic and everyone flooded onto the dance floor. No one was really dancing with anyone specific in the frantic mob of bodies, though Lucy was never far from Erza for long. The music suddenly dropped to a more sedate tempo and everyone grabbed a partner. Lucy was staring at a flushed Erza. She was red in her cheeks but was it from the dancing or the fact that this was the love song of the decade playing and they were the only two without partners?
"Do-do you wanna dance?" Lucy stammered out. Hurriedly she added, "With me?"
Erza's smile was a blessing.
"I'd love to dance with you, Lucy," she said as she stepped forward.
Lucy raised her hands but then grew flustered. Where am I supposed to put my hands?
Erza seemed just as unsure.
"Do you want me to-?" Erza put her arms around Lucy's neck but then quickly disengaged, a small frown on her face.
They were at a standoff and the song was halfway finished. Lucy didn't know if she was going to laugh or cry. She'd hoped for a moment like this with Erza and now the opportunity was slipping through her fingers.
Erza gave Lucy a soft smile while grabbing both of the blonde woman's hands. Giving her a reassuring squeeze, she brought Lucy's hands up to her shoulders where Lucy immediately interlaced her fingers behind Erza's neck, while Erza softly glided her hands to Lucy's waist.
"Will this be acceptable for you Lucy?" Erza asked as she pulled Lucy closer.
Lucy's face flamed as red as Erza's hair, so she simply nodded as she closed the gap between them.
"Is- is this okay Erza?"
Erza gently rested her head atop Lucy's as they began to sway.
"You know Lucy," Erza said softly a few moments later, "I was hoping we would get to dance to this song."
"Really?"
Erza pressed a soft, quick kiss to the top of Lucy's head.
"Yes," she replied.
Lucy flushed pink, with elation. She grinned up at Erza.
"I was hoping we'd get to dance together, too," she admitted. "There's only one thing that could make it more perfect."
"And what would that be?" Erza asked. A hint of trepidation coloring her words.
Lucy stood on tiptoe so she could whisper in Erza's ear, "A kiss?"
Erza looked deeply into Lucy's eyes. She leaned down and met Lucy as she stretched up.
The kiss was just what Lucy had hoped it would be soft, but not hesitant, warm and sweet. It lasted a brief moment, but the promise of more kisses to come was certain.