Chapter 6! Kinda short, but need it to continue with the story. Hope you enjoy!
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Chapter 6
Cobra gave a groan as he sat up in bed, glaring at the sunlight that was peering through the window. He hadn't slept at all last night, between feeling excited at the prospect that Lucy was his mate, and trying to figure out if a future for them was even possible. The result; No damn way.
There was just too many cons to that situation, most of them resulting in his death by the hands of one of the other guild members, or Lucy just down right refusing him. He had finally just accepted to keep it a secret and never let her figure out how much he was falling for her. Which was damn depressing, and put him in a pissy mood at just the idea of it.
Giving a growl, he tossed the covers aside and approached the bag that he had yet to unpack. Reaching inside, he quickly grabbed some clothes for the day, and then begin the trek to the bathroom. Bypassing the kitchen, where Midnight was shuffling about and gave him a nod before continuing on with whatever he was doing, and Cobra was slightly surprised that the man was up. Usually when the sun rose, the Narcoleptic Reflector Mage finally fell asleep. Not to mention, he looked damn happy about something.
Shrugging the unusual habit away, he opened the door to the bathroom, and dropped his clothes onto the counter. Turning toward the bath, he froze and blinked. Trying to assure himself that he truly wasn't seeing what he thought he was seeing. Only to realize it was true as a very bare Lucy gave a shriek before tossing bottles at him. Giving a curse, he quickly retreated out of the bathroom, and somehow managed to dodge all of the projectiles.
"Did you really just walk in on Lucy?" Midnight's voice sounded, making him look up with a scowl and fighting back a blush as he tried to rid his mind of the image of Lucy he had witnessed.
"It's not my damn fault she didn't lock the door!" He hissed, straightening as he glared at Midnight, who was wearing a damn smirk. Looking like he was enjoying Cobra's sudden embarrassment, and making Cobra want nothing more than to punch the man.
"You pervert! You could have knocked!" Lucy screeched out, causing him to turn his glare over his shoulder.
"The door was ajar! Who the hell takes a shower with the door open and unlocked!" He snapped back, giving a huff as he was met with silence at that.
"I'm still not used to someone else being here." He heard her whisper, causing him to give a groan before glaring at Midnight as he chuckled and moved back into the kitchen. Honestly, he was going to kill that man for tormenting him like this. Especially since the bastard knew about his feelings for Lucy.
"Look Bright Eyes, you don't have to go changing everything because we're here. Just...Be more aware of the fact. That way we can stop these embarrassing run ins on each other." He stated, waiting as more silence reached him.
"Right." She muttered, causing him to grunt and move to the kitchen. With every intention of giving Midnight a peace of his mind for now warning him that she was in the shower in the first place.
"Not my fault. I didn't know where you were heading." Midnight stated the moment he stepped into the kitchen, causing him to scoff and cross his arms as he glared at the back of his old comrade.
"The hell you didn't. You already knew of my feelings for Bright Eyes, and I can hear it clearly in your soul that you wanted this to happen." He hissed, watching as Midnight's shoulders shook with held back laughter before he finally turned.
"What? You two clearly like one another. I'm merely giving ya'll a little push. Besides, this way both of you have caught a peek at one another now." He stated, causing Cobra to tense as the image of a very naked Lucy popped into his mind. Causing him to fight back a blush, and then cursing himself for acting like some hormone raging adolescence.
"I swear, you're going to regret this." He hissed out, watching as the man just smirked and turned back to preparing breakfast.
"Just be thankful that I'm allowing you to take a peek. Imagine if one of her other self-proclaimed siblings were here. Neither of you would make any progress." Midnight stated, making Cobra realize that if any of the others at the guild found out about this, he'd be skinned alive. Giving a sigh, he glared at Midnight before shaking his head.
"Just lay off it. Yeah, I have feelings for her, but there is no way she would return them." He stated, watching as Midnight tensed slightly before looking over his shoulder at him.
"What makes you say that?" He asked, and Cobra gave yet another sigh before taking a seat.
"Why would she fall for an ex-criminal. It's one thing to forgive me, but not even she could come to love me. Mate or not." He stated, watching as Midnight's eyes widened slightly before turning to face him.
"Mate? She's actually your mate? As in your inner dragon wants her as well?" He asked, causing him to nod and watch him closely. Knowing that he was thinking of the conversation that Cobra had told the group long ago.
"Damn. I knew that you were crushing on her, but didn't think about the whole mate thing." Midnight muttered, his brows drawing down in thought before he turned back to the stove. Cobra frowned at his action, tensing as an uneasy feeling started to come over him.
"Midnight. What are you planning?" He asked, and gave a growl as Midnight chose to ignore him. He was about to ask again, but froze as Lucy stepped into the room and glared at him.
"Bathroom's open." She muttered, causing him to quickly stand and leave. It seemed that she was still a bit pissed at him walking in on her, but he wasn't about to argue the point again. Mainly because he'd already received one Lucy Kick from him, and no way in hell was he wanting another. He'd just have to figure out what Midnight was planning later.
Lucy finally felt her irritation at Cobra cool down as they stepped into Fairy Tail. She couldn't help but to be mad at him, he was the reason that she hadn't been able to sleep at all the night before. Not to mention him walking in on her in the bathroom hadn't helped. Not to mention Midnight's constant teasing with Cobra had her on edge, and wanting to kick both of them unconscious.
"Lucy! You're recent chapter is amazing!" Levy's praise broke through her thoughts, causing her to blink as she realized that she was now sitting beside the petite bluenette, and her mate.
"Thanks Levy! What about the grammar?" She asked, taking back the manuscript that she had allowed the woman to check for her. Smiling as she saw that there was very few marks to correct some misspelling and punctuation errors.
"Not bad! Much better since you've actually been taking your time." Levy laughed, causing her to smile before facing her friend more. Only to blink as she saw Gajeel glaring at something, and a quick look showed it to be Cobra.
"Gajeel? Something wrong?" She asked, watching as Levy looked up at her mate, before following his gaze and raising an eyebrow at Cobra.
"Nothing. At least nothing yet." He muttered, grabbing some bolts and tossing them in his mouth. However, his glare never left Cobra.
"You sure?" She asked, blinking as Levy tensed and looked up at Gajeel sharply. Who merely gave the faintest of nods, before Levy bit her bottom lip.
"Alright, what it is?" Lucy growled, crossing her arms as Levy winced and gave her a small smile.
"It really is nothing, yet. Just...Uh..About your book.."
"Don't even change the subject." Lucy hissed, turning her gaze from Levy to look back at Cobra, only to still as she realized that it wasn't only Gajeel who was glaring at Cobra now. But Natsu, Laxus, and Wendy.
"What is going on?" She whispered, her gaze going back to Levy who fidgeted slightly before leaning toward her.
"Cobra's found his mate. That's all I can say Lucy." She whispered, and Lucy tensed before letting her gaze falling back on Cobra. Who was now talking to Kinana, and the woman seemed thrilled about something.
"Oh." She whispered, suddenly feeling a sharp sensation in her chest, before clearing her throat and glanced to her friend.
"Why would that bother me?" She asked, giving a mental frown as to why her own voice seemed tight with the question. Honestly, she had just met the man, and sure she had a physical attraction to him, that didn't mean there was anything between them. Right? He had found his mate, it was something to be joyful about. So, why did she feel jealous and...depressed?
"Lucy?" Levy asked, causing her to shake her head and give a smile. There was no reason for her to be feeling this way. The only thing that she should be feeling was happy for Cobra, this meant that he finally had a true reason to stay at Fairy Tail. Not to mention, he would have a future to look forward to, something that was great for him.
"I'm fine. Really. Now about my..."
A squeal coming from Mira caused her, and a few others, to look toward the bar. Not surprised to see Mira with hearts in her eyes, muttering something about babies. However, it was the fact that she wasn't spouting the name of her newest favorite couple that had people slightly worried.
Also, Lucy couldn't help to realize that Midnight was before the couple obsessed woman, with a small smile on his face. It caused her to tilt her head slightly, and for a smile to appear on her face. They almost seemed...right for one another.
"Wonder who Mira's newest couple is?" Levy voiced, causing her to blink and give a shrug. However, her gaze moved to Cobra and Kinana. Who were both watching the barmaid with different expressions. Cobra in shock and slight fear, while Kinana was smiling and holding back a giggle. The sight of them together, causing her chest to tighten, and quickly look away to face Levy again. She had no claim to Cobra, and he had given no reaction to having any interest in her.
Therefore her little crush she had developed should die a quick and easy death. So, if she knew all of that, why was she so depressed that it wasn't her?
And there you have it! Hope you enjoyed and chapter 7 will be posted within the next few days!