PREPARE FOR OOC LAXUS

We walked to the guild, enjoying the silence and serenity of the town, aside from the pubs which were always strident from the alcoholic masses of Magnolia. It just feels so odd that I never took a look at the town. I was always revolving around Natsu's nettlesome antics; so much that I never took the time to notice the things around me.

I finally got to see the stone structures, and the warm lights of Magnolia in winter. To feel the crunch of snow under my footsteps. Smell the scents of Christmas, cinnamon, evergreen, fresh turkey; it just makes me envy those who had a normal life with a real family. Sure, my life may not be a walk in the park or ordinary by any standards, but Fairy Tail is my family and to me, that's much better.

"You're wondering about how life would be if you weren't you. If you were just an ordinary teenage girl," Laxus said, more a statement than a question.

"And here I thought you were a dragon slayer, not a mind reader," I said, taken aback by this. He chuckled before responding. "I used to do the same. Lightning dragon slayer, grandson of the Wizard Saint and master of Fairy Tail, Makarov Dreyar. You name it. My life was decided for me, a long time before I had a say in it. But I like to make the best of where I'm at."

"Since Tenrou, sometimes I forget you're not a massive douche," I joked, making him grin. "Most seem to," he commented. "But nevertheless, don't question your past; you wouldn't be who you are without it." He turned to me, staring me in the eye as he placed his hand on my face, "And I like who you are."

Not knowing how to react, I said, "I need to make a bet with Mira on when you're going to run out of these lines." His face pursed a bit before responding, "Hey, feel my jacket." "Wow, it's really soft. What's it made of?"

"Boyfriend material." I couldn't help but giggle at the cheesy-ness. "Are you laughing because you're a triangle?"

"I'm not a triangle!" I protested.

"Don't worry,you're acute one. And say what you will, but you know we're just like hot chocolate and marshmallows," he defended.

"How so?" I asked, playing along with his game. "Because you're hot, and I want to be on top of you."

[A/N: Pretend the part from the jacket line to here doesn't exist. I'm ashamed.]

"I've got to ask, what happened during your excommunication to make you change so much?" With the words leaving my lips, Laxus' eyes returned to their lifeless state, while his mind indulged in some sort of solipsism. "It wasn't anything really," he tried to play off. He usually seemed like a much better liar. Again, not wanting to pry, I just let it go.

We entered the guild and Laxus headed straight for Wendy. "Munchkin, let's go eat," he called, Wendy readily jumping up and running to him. "I'm ready, Laxus-san," she stated enthusiastically. "We're not going anywhere until you put on a coat," Laxus said strictly. She ran back to her table and grabbed her coat, quickly slipping it on before returning to Laxus' side. "That's better."

"Hey, Blondie, are you coming?"

"Yeah, give me a second," I called, waving goodbye to Levy.

After about thirty minutes of walking and seeing Laxus' soft side, we reached a food stand. There were more people at the stand than there were on the streets. All with steaming bowls, plates, and beverages in front of them. Approaching the counter, the man taking orders called to us, "Laxus, Wendy! Great to have you two back. What can I get for ya?"

"Um... Can I get an order of shabu?" Wendy asked.

"Sure, doll. What kind of meat?"

"Do you have any tenderloin?"

"Yeah, comin' right up. How 'bout you, man?" he said addressing Laxus.

"I'll take an order of takoyaki."

"Noodles?"

"Ramen."

"And you, missy?" he asked, turning his attention to me. I leaned over to Laxus, "What should I get?" He looked at me dumbfounded, "You've never had Japanese food?" I simply shook my head. Laxus spoke up for me, "Let me get an order of katsudon with miso." The man saluted before heading to the back as Wendy and I searched for a seat.

Laxus came to the table carrying a tray of food; Wendy's mouth watering at the aroma. We quickly dug in, suprising me with the exotic, yet delicious, flavor. As if on cue, Laxus picked up one of his balls (of takoyaki, you perverts) and Wendy picked up a piece of beef and they brought them to each other's mouths. Laxus looked in her bowl and spoke, "Eat the tofu too."

"But Laxus-san..." she complained.

"Do it, or I'll tickle you," he said, bringing his hands only a few inches from her midsection. At the threat of impending doom, the young bluenette started shoveling the remains into her mouth. "Good job," he declared, putting his hand on her head. The sun was setting, so we took that as our sign to leave.

On our way to drop Wendy off, she ran up to Laxus and hugged his waist. A passing family staring before turning to what must have been his daughter and said, "See, she still hugs her parents." Laxus and I both laughed at this while the little sky dragon purred into the thunder dragon's abdomen.

Making our way to Fairy Hills, Wendy got tired. Laxus picked her up and cradled her in his arms where she was soon sound asleep, snuggling against his chest. At the door to Wendy's room, Laxus placed his hand to the knob, flowing electricity through it to retract the tumbler. He walked in and laid her on the bed, tucked her in, kissed her head, and exited the room. Wait until I tell Cana and Mira about this.

"If you tell anyone about this, I'll kill you," he deadpanned.

"I won't tell if you walk me home," I proposed.

"No," he replied.

"Why not?" I asked, slightly offended.

"Because you're staying at my place tonight."

Sorry for not updating yesterday. My roommate and her boyfriend walked in on my girlfriend (girl mentioned in previous update) and I sprawled naked on the couch. I'm attempting to avoid her for the next two weeks here before our class heads to Australia, then I shall request a transfer of roommates.
I had to sprint through my own hotel room to avoid eye contact (;_ ;)

Good news, I have my laptop, and shall be updating. Also, I'm probably going to be the only person in Brazil cheering for Germany.

Loves you guize,
-Unnamed Namesake