Fluffiness warning and maybe an R rating or whatever. Hope you all enjoy lovely readers!


Laxus needed and wanted to marry Freed. Badly. Every little mannerism Freed had, Laxus thought it was adorable or made Freed look smart. Freed was elegant in everything he did, according to Laxus; who thought he himself was clumsy when it came to anything other than fighting.

Laxus was sitting nervously on their bed, waiting for Freed to get done changing in the bathroom. Laxus was going to take him somewhere fancy tonight –and for good reason. It wasn't the kind of place where they would have to dress up, like when the king had invited all contestants from the grand magic games to a party. Out of nervousness, Laxus had gotten dressed an hour before they would have to leave. When Freed came home from grocery shopping, Laxus telling him to dress up for the dinner, Freed secretly fanned himself from how gorgeous Laxus looked in his outfit.

Laxus currently had his foot going up and down in anxiety, running his hand through his hair before pulling out the black box once again. He snapped it open, carefully touching the gold band once more. He didn't know what he should have engraved on the ring and finally had his gramps help him come up with something. On the inside of the band was written: The love of my life – my soul mate

He just hoped it wasn't too much. He heard Freed about to exit the bathroom before fumbling the box in his nervous hands, stuffing it into his inside jacket pocket at the last moment. Freed was in just as fancy an outfit as Laxus making Laxus' heart skip a beat.

"Aren't you gorgeous" Laxus winked, making Freed's cheeks explode in a blush before Laxus moved some of Freed's bangs behind his ear. Laxus leaned in slowly, Freed meeting him half way, before they gently and slowly kissed each other. They could feel the warmth and love practically radiating off the other before slowly breaking apart. Laxus' nerves decreased from the feelings Freed was evidently conveying to him at the moment. Laxus cleared his throat before offering his arm for Freed to take as they walked out of the apartment and to the restaurant.

Laxus knew that almost all of their nakama would be in the restaurant, but he knew they would relatively behave considering they all knew how nervous he was. What he didn't know was that his family had made a betting pool of what Freed's reaction would be. The choices were: Freed fainted, tackled Laxus from excitement, started crying, or romantically went up to Laxus to say yes.

When both of the men walked into the restaurant, they were in awe at how fancy the restaurant was. Laxus had seen it before of course (asking the specific waiter to help him with his proposal a week ahead of time - he was a cousin with one of the members).

"Table for two, under Laxus Drayer" Laxus walked up to the hostess who nodded, directing them to their table. Freed was walking behind Laxus, trying to take in his surroundings. The carpets were a deep maroon with exquisite flower designs accented with gold. There were mahogany floors where the wait staff would walk while elegant flowers were placed practically everywhere. Giant chandeliers hung from the ceiling with strings of lights coming off of them. Freed noticed the hostess had brought them to a table that in his opinion had the best lighting, was slightly farther from other tables, and was pretty private. While Freed had been gazing off, Laxus gave a discreet nod to their specific waiter (his name is Saiv) who gave a discreet nod back.

"Do you like it Freed?" Laxus hoped that Freed wasn't too overwhelmed.

"This place is beautiful, have you eaten here before?"

"I'm glad you like it. I haven't eaten here before but I heard that most of the pasta dishes and chicken are cooked very well here"

Freed nodded as he looked over the menu. He glanced up at Laxus since he had noticed the man was nervous since they left the apartment, which was strange since it was Laxus. Freed just shrugged it off thinking he might have been overthinking things.

"Good evening gentleman. My name is Saiv and I will be your waiter this evening. Since the restaurant has only just recently opened, we are offering a free glass of any wine or spirits we have on our drink menu."

"That sounds wonderful. I guess I'll try the house drink for tonight though"

"Of course. It's a type of champagne that is imported. It is sweet yet tangy from what other customers have told us, if that is alright?"

"That sounds great. I'd also like a glass of water."

"Of course."

Laxus ordered the same. Once Saiv came back with their water, they ordered their meals. Freed could practically see Laxus fidgeting in his seat. Freed looked around the restaurant with interest, wondering what could possibly be bothering the blonde so much. Of course their nakama were hidden discreetly within the restaurant wanting to observe the proposal; they hid themselves well and practically duck taped Natsu's and Gajeel's mouths closed just in case. Plus they tied down Bickslow and Ever from exploding in excitement at the two.

Saiv came back with their food; Freed ordering a pasta dish while Laxus ordered a chicken dish. It was absolutely delicious! It was rich and creamy and so many flavors were together with just a touch of spice. Freed was definitely going to get that again. Freed noticed that Laxus was more picking at his food than eating it; this worried him greatly.

"I wonder when we can have that champagne?" Freed asked curiously since the air around them seemed to be filled with Laxus' nervousness. Laxus seemed to snap out of whatever daze he was in before clearing his throat.

"I believe the waiter mentioned that it was a dessert champagne so I think we'll get it once we get our dessert."

Freed nodded as they finished their meals with light conversation between them. Just talking about little things seemed to be calming his lightning slayer down, but the man still seemed too wound up for everything to be just okay. Freed rested his hand on his neck, over his mating mark, which sent him pleasant tickles in his hand. It calmed him down knowing that whatever upset Laxus, he wasn't the cause for it; at least he hoped not.

The dessert was some kind of chocolate and strawberry pastry, the waiter going to get their champagne. If Freed was paying attention, and not drooling at the sight of the delicious pastry in front of him, he would have noticed the waiter and Laxus having a silent conversation.

As Freed started to eat his dessert slowly, since he was waiting for the champagne, he noticed that some string musicians were playing one of his favorite compositions. Freed stared over at the fancy dressed musicians as he smiled at them; he loved this song! It was gentle but had some exciting parts.

"Laxus I love this song!" Freed said happily making Laxus smile.

"I know."

Freed didn't pay much attention to the man across from him, watching the musicians play the song, as Saiv placed down the champagne glass in front of Laxus. Laxus quickly took out the black box, placing the ring into the glass before setting it near Freed's plate. Once the musicians were done with the song, Freed clapped happily.

The lights suddenly went dim causing Freed and Laxus' table to be the brightest. Freed looked around before feeling something touch his head. He looked up to see white rose petals floating all around. The musicians started to play from his favorite composition again softly.

Freed looked at Laxus wondering if the blonde knew what was happening before seeing Laxus practically staring into his soul. Freed blushed slightly under the intense stare before noticing the champagne in front of him.

When did that get here? Must have been zoning out

Freed took another bite of his pastry before lifting the champagne glass, drinking from it. He noticed that it was sweet and tangy thinking it accented his dessert really well. He suddenly heard a soft 'clink' making him look at his glass.

His brows furrowed in confusion seeing a ring in his glass. Before he could comprehend anything else, in the next second, Laxus was on one knee beside Freed. Freed's eyes widened in shock as things started clicking in his brain.

"Freed Justine. You are the most honest, loyal, and caring man I have ever met, with more patience than a god. I don't deserve you but that hasn't stopped you from loving me with all your heart as I love you with mine. I know I can be arrogant and selfish and inept with emotions, though now that I say that out loud I wish you would have stopped me" several chuckles were heard throughout the restaurant, "I can promise that I will protect you, love you, and make sure you are always happy. Will you do me the honor of becoming my husband? For better or for worse, will you be Freed Drayer?"

Freed's mouth was slightly parted, going dry, shocked. He felt his hands shaking and he was pretty sure that his eyes were the size of saucers right about now. His mind went absolutely blank though before a thousand things ran through his brain. The most important thing was that Laxus wanted to marry him. That this was why he was so nervous before.

The silence was deafening, at least Laxus thought so. Of course most of the civilians and their nakama all leaned in towards the two, wondering what Freed was going to do.

"Y-You" Freed tried clearing his throat or at least closing his mouth. Neither were happening as his voice went up an octave saying that one word continuing with, "want to get married?"

Freed barely whispered the last sentence. Those five words though made Laxus' heart shoot up into his throat, practically chocking him in fear. His stomach knotted at the very real possibility of Freed saying 'no.' He was also sure that their friends could feel the same things he was since all this was probably evident from his body language. He was so tightly strung right now he wasn't sure how he held himself together.

Freed blinked owlishly in shock before everything seemed to just slam into him making everything seem like it was spinning. Freed stood up abruptly, accidently knocking over the champagne glass. Freed gasped as he quickly grabbed the ring before it could roll someplace.

"I-I'm sorry, I'm sorry" Freed was definitely frazzled from the mess he just made, a crimson blush staining his cheeks badly. He glanced under his eyelashes to see Laxus' face was absolutely heartbroken though he was trying to mask it with indifference (rather badly actually). Laxus stood up slowly, his shoulders drooping as he stared down at his shoes. Freed felt his heart constrict painfully in his chest realizing that his inability to form words from the proposal must have sent the wrong message to his dragon slayer. Which he was going to fix right now.

Before Laxus could move to pay the wait staff, Freed hugged him tightly around the torso, resting his head against Laxus' chest.

"Yes" Freed whispered, seeming to want to bury himself in Laxus' arms, which automatically went out to hold him. Laxus froze in shock, letting out a choked gasp.

"Yes I'll marry you Laxus Drayer!" Freed practically yelled making everyone in the restaurant explode in happiness. Laxus finally let the words sink in before giving the greenette a blinding smile before smacking his lips against Freeds'. Freed groaned out happily as he moved his arms around Laxus' neck. Laxus slanted his mouth slightly to get more of Freed's mouth, tasting chocolate and champagne on his lips. Laxus growled happily as Freed chuckled at the sensation.

"All right you two, don't need you making babies in the middle of a restaurant" Freed blushed as he and Laxus separated from the kiss. They rested their foreheads against each other, blue and gray looking into each other. Laxus slowly took the ring from Freed's hand before placing it onto the greenette's ring finger.

"I love you" Laxus whispered, making Freed smile letting out a chocked sob he was trying to hold back from happiness.

"I love you too" Freed kissed Laxus again softly as they heard wolf whistles all around the restaurant.

"Now we can drink!" Cana yelled happily as she lifted up several bottles of booze.

"But you were already drinking" Levi said confused before Natsu and Gajeel happily ripped off the tape from their mouths before diving at the food and the booze. All kinds of chaos broke out with Erza, Levi, and Lucy eating the pastries that were left unguarded.

Ever and Bicks ran up to them practically diving onto the two.

"My boys are all grown up!" Ever said happily

"They are true men!" Elfman lifted his fist before several fists were raised from their nakama and they got in a brawl with him.

"Can't wait to see how possessive Laxus gets now!" Bicks stuck his tongue out at them making Laxus roll his eyes.

"Possessive"

"Possessive"

"Congratulations you two" The Master came over as Laxus gave him a soft smile.

"Thanks gramps" Freed could see a grandson grandfather moment making him smile happily at the two.

"Now you two better go off! No lightning storms Laxus Drayer!" Makarov scolded before Natsu landed on him making the old man wheeze.

Freed blushed a dark red before Laxus tugged his fiancé through the crowd. They slowly walked hand in hand down the road until they got to their apartment. Freed sat on the bed, not even bothering to put anything less fancy on.

"I can't believe it" Freed whispered as he looked at the ring on his finger, fiddling with it. Laxus sat down next to him before grabbing Freed's ring hand, taking off the ring. Freed looked at him confused for a moment before Laxus handed the ring back to him, looking away with a slight blush. Freed blinked before looking at the ring in his hands, realizing there was writing on the ring.

"The love of my life- my soul mate" Freed's voice broke at the end giving Laxus a watery smile.

"I-Idiot!" Freed could barely contain his emotions before strong arms encircled his waist, laying him down with a deviously handsome blonde straddled over him.

"I want you any way I can have you. Whether through this mating bond of from marrying you. I want to be with you always and for you to always be mine and I will always be yours."

Laxus leaned down to kiss Freed ever so slowly, who moaned into the kiss which ended far too soon for him. They could feel the heat rolling off of each other before clothes were shed from both of them fast. They always had skin contact with the other before Laxus was chest to chest with the man. Freed had him cradled between his legs wanting to be taken again. They were covered in a sheen of sweat as their kissing grew ever more fierce before he was completely dominated by the blond on top of him.

"Fill me. Mark me. Love me Laxus Drayer!" Freed practically sobbed before Laxus happily obliged to his beloved below him. They made love for hours changing their pace from slow and gentle to hard and rough. Freed couldn't remember how many times Laxus had made him come or how many times Laxus told him he loved him. Wanted him. Needed him more than he needed oxygen to live. Freed was giving the same endearments back to the man above him, wishing for the night to never end. Although if that happened, he realized, he'd never marry the man. Freed couldn't have that happen. Good thing the night was moving slowly for the two.


So fluffy! Hope you all like the romance going on! :D I may be posting slower until August sorry :( But I'll finish the story I promise! Review and have a wonderful day my lovelies!