I had originally intended for this to be put up on Monday but I wasn't in it with writing for the past couple days but I managed this today and I'm not even sure how it turned out but I hope you enjoy it nonetheless.
Seventh Save:
Her head fell into her hands, barely able to hear let alone comprehend what the barmaid in front of her was talking about. Her mind currently distracted with the job she had completed with the thunder legion several weeks ago and how Bickslow had saved her from an attack. She shook her head. No it wasn't his rescue that was on her mind, it was the kiss. The damn pervert had her so worried and panicked but then he had done that and she couldn't help her anger. She almost felt guilty about giving him on of her famous kick's but the laugh he let out made her change her mind.
A heavy sigh escaped her, she had wondered if maybe it was a possibility that he liked her too but he gave no indication. It was like he just randomly kissed her because he could. Her hand clenched into a fist feeling frustrated with the man and suddenly having the desire to give him another Lucy kick just for the hell of it. Another heavy sigh escaped her and she let her head collide with the countertop, annoyed and exhausted from thinking.
"Lucy, are you okay?" The demon inquired and she winced slightly, having forgotten she was supposed to be talking to the woman.
"I'm fine Mira." She sighed and sat up again. "Just – frustrated"
Mira tilted her head slightly, curious and worried for her friend. "Is something on your mind? You know I'm here for you if you need to talk."
Lucy smiled in appreciation, glancing off to the side as she nodded her head. "I know, I'm …" She trailed off not sure how to explain things without causing the matchmaker to go into one of her crazy frenzies. "I don't really know how to explain it. Guy trouble I guess?" She shrugged slightly, her eyes falling to her half drunken smoothie before pushing it away, no longer in the mood for it. She startled when the barmaid gasped suddenly, fear edging it's way in when Mira grinned widely at her.
"I have the perfect solution for you Lucy!" Mira squealed in excitement and the celestial mage suddenly regretted saying anything in relation to what was going on with her.
"Mira I –"She began her attempt to stop the demon's train of thought.
"How about, I set you up on a blind date?!" Mira suggested. "I know just the guy for you he –"Lucy cringed slightly, of course Mira would misinterpret her frustration as her not wanting to be single.
"Mira, thank you but I don't want to go on a blind date. Besides that isn –"The blonde attempted another protest, which was instantly cut off.
"Oh, nonsense Lucy! Let me find his contact information and I'll get you set up right away." She knelt down to begin rummaging through things, standing once she found what she was looking for. "Is Friday too soon?"
"Mira I really don't want to go on a blind date, please I –"
The demon frowned slightly, as she looked around the area, completely ignoring the stellar mage. "I'll be right back; I forgot my lacrima in the kitchen." The S-class mage turned to walk away. Lucy found herself standing as she called out to the barmaid, reaching an arm out in some sort of effort to stop the other woman.
"Mira, wait!" Opening her mouth to say something, when Mira had stopped; she closed it a moment later, feeling panic begin to set in as she couldn't think of a way to really prevent the takeover mage from setting her up
Mira remained silent as she stood there before nodding her head. "I understand Lucy." She spoke, giving Lucy a smile. "How about next Friday instead?" The stellar mage let her head drop in defeat unable to do anything, half tempted to just let it happen.
"Next Friday for what?" Lucy stiffened slightly at the sound of a voice suddenly beside her, glancing to the man beside her; she quickly averted her attention as her face began to heat up when her eyes found his lips.
"For Lucy's blind date of course!" Mira declared happily and Lucy wanted to groan in frustration. There went her chance with Bickslow.
The seith mage frowned slightly before glancing down at the stellar mage taking note of her look of defeat. He knew it was hard to argue with the demon woman but luckily for her he knew just the solution. Lifting his arm he wrapped it around the stellar mage, tugging her into his side before looking at the demon woman. "Sorry Mira, cheerleader can't go on blind dates when she already has a boyfriend."
He watched in satisfaction as the take-over mage's eyes slowly widened in realization before turning his attention to the woman his arm was wrapped around, giving the blushing cosplayer a grin. Releasing her he placed his mug on the bar top, ordering another round for himself. Mira poured him another drink, sending a look to Lucy with a demand for her to answer the barrage of questions she had for the blonde.
Picking up his mug once it was refilled he looked down at the blonde, he gave her a swift smack on the backside, smiling as she startled, blushing red. "Come sit with me baby." Turning with a wide grin the seith mage began to walk back to his table only to find himself crashing into the ground from the sudden Lucy kick he had been given. Letting out a curse Bickslow stood up, slightly annoyed before turning to face the irate celestial spirit mage, his lips twitching in amusement at her.
"You damn pervert!" She shouted angrily. "You are seriously the absolute the worst knight ever to be in existence!" He let out a laugh, grabbing onto her and pulling her to him.
"I never claimed to be the perfect knight, cheerleader. I'm just your knight." He smirked as she blushed, leaning down with the intent to kiss her, however, interrupted with the sound of a loud squeal. Pulling back he looked over to the barmaid watching her as she jumped up and down with a disturbing smile on her face.
"We're going to have a fairy tale wedding!" She squealed out. "And the babies! So, many babies!"
Grinning at the idea that came to mind Bickslow quickly lifted the cosplayer into his arms, enjoying the small squeak of surprise she emitted. She looked at him confused as he began walking toward the doors of the guild.
"Oi, Bickslow, where the hell are you taking do you think you're Luce?!" Bickslow grinned at her partner's question, chuckling slightly.
"We're going to go practice making babies." He announced, wincing slightly upon hearing Mira's shrill squeal.
"To hell we are!" Lucy protested, squirming in his hold. "Especially, since you haven't even bothered to take me out on a date!"
Laughing, Bickslow adjusted his hold on her. "Calm down baby." He grinned down at the woman in his arms, as they left the guild, pressing a quick kiss to her lips. "I promise to make you breakfast in bed."
She let out a huff crossing her arms. "It better be a damn good breakfast." She grumbled out, his head falling back as he let out a laugh at her response.
I hoped you enjoyed the last chapter of this short story and thank you for reading Her Knight in Shining Armor.