Fourth Save:
Lifting her mug the blonde took a large drink sighing in satisfaction as she slammed it onto the table. Her body felt warm, her head swam and she knew she was on the verge of becoming drunk but today it didn't matter. Raising her mug to let Mira know she needed a refill, her arm swayed slightly and she hoped no one was nearby. Once her mug was refilled she thanked Mira before she began drinking once more, laughing and talking as she sat with her friends; enjoying another one of Fairy Tail's numerous parties.
She chatted with her team mates for a few more minutes before becoming distracted with Cana wanting to have a drinking contest and though she knew she'd lose she still willingly participated. By the end of it she was three sheets to the wind and not entirely sure how she was going to manage getting to her apartment later that night, but she decided to worry about that when the time came.
Standing from her bar stool she swayed slightly, holding herself up to make sure she didn't topple over, she turned, waving to her friends as they began to leave before she began an attempt to help Mira clean up the bar like she usually did however the barmaid refused her assistance, knowing that the stellar mage would do more harm than good. Lucy protested as Mira shoved her out of the guild demanding her to go home and get some rest. Huffing the celestial spirit mage began walking home, catching herself as she stumbled several times.
A soft sigh escaped her as she looked up at the starry night sky, a smile spreading across her face, catching herself once again when she stumbled. Focusing her attention on trying to remember where she actually lived she hopped up onto the canal, blushing as she recalled the night Bickslow had saved her. She had discovered later that night that she had developed feelings for the seith mage, especially when she found herself wanting nothing more than to be wrapped in his arms and staying there for the rest of her life.
Feeling her face burn the stellar spirit mage shook her head, focusing on getting to her apartment. Looking around she frowned as she failed to recognize any of the buildings. Giving herself a moment she looked around the area once more, a heavy sigh escaping her as she realized that she had gone too far. Turning herself around her arms flailed slightly as she regained her balance and began walking home yet again, her mind going to the seith mage and wondering what to do about her feelings for the man.
Chewing on her lip, she hummed in thought considering just confessing to him however she worried that maybe he wouldn't be interested but then there was also the possibility that he could feel similar and that could lead to something. She groaned in frustration thinking that perhaps she should wait until she was certain that something was there and she could go from that and if there wasn't then – she shook her head. "Have some confidence Lucy. Even if he's an absolute pervert and hits on practically every girl there's still a possibility!" Lucy paused deflating and losing some of her confidence. "That actually doesn't put him in a positive light." Pushing thoughts of the man aside once more she decided that she could think about what to do after she was safe in her apartment and not swaying while balancing unsteadily on the edge of the canal.
Sticking her arms out she wobbled struggling to keep her balance when her foot caught causing her to stumble, trying to regain her footing and realizing quickly that she was going to find herself submerged in the canal's water. Closing her eyes the stellar mage waited, startled upon the feeling of something gripping her wrist keeping her from falling. Slowly opening her eyes the blonde stared up at the familiar mostly covered face of the seith mage, curious about his presence as she was sure he had left the guild early and that he would have been home way before now, so how was he here?
Wandering around Magnolia had become a habit on nights like these. Lately he hadn't been the same so when the guild began to party he wasn't drinking and laughing like he normally did and unfortunately Laxus had taken notice of it. He had brushed the slayer off telling the man that he wasn't feeling well and ended up leaving the guild early. Luckily, despite his lame excuse the lightning mage left him alone and he began his walk.
He didn't know how long he had been walking or how many times he found his way to a particular street staring at a certain apartment building for who knows how long but he was starting to become frustrated with himself. He had actually talked to Evergreen, without directly telling her too much but he didn't doubt that she already knew everything. A heavy sigh escaped him as he hopped up onto the canal's edge, walking along it contemplating Evergreen's advice before shaking his head clear of that idea.
Looking around he nearly groaned as he recognized the street, deciding he should go home before he found himself staring at that building for the umpteenth time that night. Jumping down he continued his walk, surprised when he spotted the blonde celestial mage balancing on the canal's edge and heading toward him rather than away. Glancing at her apartment building before turning his eyes toward her he noticed how unsteady she was and he figured she was most likely drunk.
He stood there watching her for several long minutes, various emotions surfacing before panic set in when he saw her sway a little too close toward the canal. Quickly closing the distance between them he was relieved when he managed to grab her just in time when she lost her balance. Letting out a heavy sigh he jerked her toward him, tempted to pull her tightly against him. Instead he lifted the blonde into his arms, jumping off the canal and walked toward her apartment building.
"Didn't I just save you the other day from falling into the canal?" He jested, glancing down at her with a smile. "With how accident prone you are, maybe you should avoid walking along the edge of the canal, eh?"
She giggled, shaking her head. "Nope" He chuckled. "If I did that then you wouldn't come save me and I wouldn't get to see you." His brows furrowed in confusion looking down at her he opened his mouth to question her only to find a pair of soft lips suddenly pressed against his own.
He stood there unresponsive to her, unable to comprehend the fact that she was kissing him and before he could manage a reaction he felt her pull away, smiling drunkenly at him. She hiccupped softly before giggling, her head falling onto his shoulder. He gathered his composure as best he could before carrying her inside and up to her apartment, searching her keys for the one to her door.
Once the blonde was in bed she passed out immediately and he removed her whip, keys and belt along with her boots to make things slightly more comfortable for her. Covering her up, he set her things on her desk before making his way to her door. Glancing back he closed the door behind him and left the building, standing at the entrance for several long minutes, staring blankly.
Turning around he looked up in the direction of the stellar mage's apartment before turning once more, heading in the direction of his home a grin spreading across his face.
"She likes you!" His babies teased in a fashion similar to the blue fur ball on the celestial mage's team and Bickslow let out a loud laugh. He honestly hoped she really did.