A/N: I updated earlier than I thought I would because I am too lazy to read the study notes that they gave me for my university studies. Did I mention that the reason I updated the last chapter was also because I was procrastinating? LOL
I think this story will actually end up being longer than I expected.
I have not done any proof-reading on this one because I am lazy, it's past 2 in the morning, and I don't think I will ever plan on doing any proof-reading until waaay later. Man, I wish more people would write Laxus x Mira fics, or that Mashima actually puts in hints to this pairing into the next few chapters.
Once again, this chapter is for all the people who reviewed in the past chapters, it means a lot to me that you do. Also for all the Laxus x Mira fans wandering around FFN.
I realized that I forgot to put a disclaimer on the second chapter, so...
DISCLAIMER: I do not own Fairy Tail. Yes, this disclaimer will apply for all the chapters, as I am too lazy to put these up every time I update.
Laxus was leaning on the bar with his back, his hands held a glass of soda; notably, half of the contents were gone, and in its place was ice, floating from what remained. He would have chosen to drink hard liquor if not due to the fact that he suffered from a bad hangover courtesy of the night before, where he drank a whole bottle of liquor when he got home.
He grumpily observed the guild, as he downed the remnants of his drink slowly. The guild hall was dark, and everyone was surprisingly silent, as they were submerged in anticipation. There were no fighting that ensued as Natsu was on a mission with Lucy, and the other troublemaker, Gray, was on a different mission with Juvia, much to the latter's pleasure.
"I'm sure glad that those two idiots aren't here, if they were, I would have murdered them as I am sure they would have created trouble by now. Just thinking about it makes my headache worse… I better leave before they return from their mission later on," he thought lazily.
Light shone on the beautiful barmaid, who was sitting on a stool up on the stage. At that, the stagnant silence was broken as the guild started to cheer.
Mira smiled, and waited for the cheering to die down before continuing. "Everyone" said Mirajane, whose voice was being amplified by the magical microphones, "I would like to offer you this song that I composed not too long ago."
As Mira started strumming beautiful chords on her guitar, Laxus' mind began to erase the sight of everyone else. He stared at Mirajane intensely, until he could only see her. She started singing a tune that was reminiscent to the feeling of nostalgia, it seemed as if the words were of a mage's longing for their friends who have been gone for a long period of time, but to Laxus, it was different – the words fit perfectly to his feeling of longing – the feeling of longing for her love. It was a straight arrow that hit his emotions.
"I want time to pass by quickly… so I can envelop you in my arms once again… and I hope that time would stop at the moments that we are together. I will wait no matter how long it takes… just to be with you again," she sang emotionally, the words were coupled with the weight of her emotions. She sang as if she was letting out everything she kept inside of her.
Her words stung, not only for Laxus, but also for the majority of people in the guild. It hit home for Cana, who hasn't seen her father since he journeyed once again; Erza, who can't be together with the love of her life, Jellal, and the people who have been left behind for the seven years that the Tenrou gang was gone.
Laxus' heart ached, as he stood in the little world that he had created in his head, where everything else was an empty void, and they were the only ones left in that empty space. He clenched his free hand, as his face contorted to a look of regret.
As the song came to a close, a few of the guild members were trying to avoid shedding tears but to no avail. Laxus, on the other hand, was ushered back to reality, like the black space was shattered into glass shards, and was replaced by the scene of the guild hall once again. He shook his head and clapped his hands, while his friends cheered at Mira who just bowed and left the stage. The lights turned back on, and he decided to head to the guild's balcony to clear his head.
He sighed, as he leant on the veranda, staring at the town of Magnolia. He frowned, "I'm not over you just yet," he said and he let out a frustrated yell while roughly scratching his head. He ran his palm onto his face, and cast his eyes downward, "As if it isn't obvious yet," he stated, annoyed. His headache just got worse.
Late into the afternoon, Natsu came barging into the guild yelling, "We're baaack!" whilst breathing fire. Behind him was Lucy, who just face-palmed in frustration at his teammate's recklessness. They were welcomed back with remarks of how Natsu shouldn't have broken the door again, to which he just ignored. The fire dragon slayer smiled at his blonde teammate affectionately before challenging Gajeel into a brawl, to which the latter agreed to, much to the disapproval of the cobalt-haired bookworm, Levy.
"…And they're at it again," stated Lucy, walking towards Mirajane who was serving drinks once again, with the help of Lisanna this time. "We're back, Mira, Lisanna."
"Welcome back," the Strauss siblings replied simultaneously. "How was your mission?" asked the older sibling, "Anything good that happened?" she added suggestively, with a smile on her face.
"Not really, other than the fact that Natsu just destroyed one of the bridges while fighting some bandits…" she said sighing. "Apart from that… well…" Lucy blushed and looked away. She shook her head and continued, "It's nothing!"
Lucy figured it would be rather awkward talking about her relationship with Natsu in the presence of Lisanna because of their past together, although the latter clearly stated that there was nothing between them, Lucy knew that the youngest take-over mage harbored feelings for the reckless fire dragon slayer at one point.
"I see…" was all Mirajane replied with, mentally taking a note to find out later.
"Hey Lucy, anything I can get for you?" asked Lisanna, after placing three mugs of beer in the table that Wakaba, Macao, and Makarov shared. Lucy just shook her head in response, she explained how she was still a bit shaken at all the destruction that her partner caused, and how she is worried about her rent money as she lost most of the pay for the destruction. Lisanna nodded at her and tended to Cana, who was halfway across the guild hall.
Lucy sighed, and decided to change the subject, turning to the S-Class mage. "So, Mira, how did your conversation with Laxus go?"
"It was okay…" stated the barmaid as she smiled sheepishly. Mirajane sighed, "I think it's time for me to move on."
Her statement surprised Lucy, as she stared at her incredulously. Mira just smiled at their reaction and explained, "It isn't going anywhere… I don't think I even want to know what he thinks about me – rather, I think I'm afraid to know. I don't want to ask him because it is already awkward as it is."
Lucy frowned, "You might regret your decision, Mira. It's going to be frightening, and painful not knowing what he thinks about you. And saying, 'It's time to move on' won't necessarily erase your feelings for him," she persuaded.
"I know that it won't disappear but maybe the reason that I'm still not over Laxus is because I refuse to see any other guy apart from him. Maybe it's time for me to actually start thinking about dating someone else…"
Lucy was beyond surprised, "Don't tell me… you're considering Freed's confession..?" she asked, to which the barmaid just nodded to.
"It was a difficult decision for Mirajane," thought Lucy, "Then again… it may be what she really needs right now. Maybe she won't come to love Freed until later so I guess it's logical to give it a try… I think…" she said to herself.
"Can I have a drink please, Mira?" she asked, still contemplating whether or not her friend made the right decision.
A/N: Please point out mistakes that you find in this chapter, if any. Also, kindly leave a review, stating what you think of this chapter or stuff like that, including suggestions. Reviews make me happy, even if they're flames that scorch through the depths of my soul. LOL