FREEDS PARTY
Having collected all the fabric she needed Juvia set to work making Laxus and Freed plushies and finishing them exactly in time and was proud of the outcome she she wrapped the Laxus plushie in wrapping paper and stuck him in a gift she called Laxus and informed him throught communications lacrima that she had completed his Freed plushie. ''I'll be right there'' he said.
With that Laxus left his house and ran all the way to Juvias apartment knocking calmly. After handing him a bag Laxus pulled his Freed plushie from it and hugged Juvia, completely surprising the water mage. ''t's perfect he '' said Laxus after staring in awe at the mini Freed he held in his hands.
After thanking juvia and giving heer some jewels to which she declined at first until Laxus said they were a tip. Laxus was about to leave when Juvia stopped him to ask him where Freed was.
''He used the communications lacrima to tell me that he would be a bit late getting here so I came here before meeting him at the train station''. answered Laxus blushing at the mere thought of the rune mage and his beautiful smile.
''Well okay i'll let you go then''. Replied Juvia closing her NEW DOOR.
After having met up with Freed. Laxus accompanied him to the bookstore to try and find the perfect book to give the rune mage for his birthday. During his many thoughts of Freed, Laxus heard an '' Darn'' from Freed. ''Whats wrong Freed'' asked Laxus. ''Nothing'' answered Freed in a slightly upset tone while holding a rather large book in one hand and his nearly empty money pouch in the other. '' Lets go'' he said finally. '' O..okay replied Laxus.
After getting outside Laxus asked Freed to wait for him.
''Why'' asked Freed awkwardly.
''Because I saw a cool magazine and I decided to buy it'' replied Laxus hoping Freed didn't catch his lie..
THE GUILD
Upon entering the guild Freed was confused the lights were off and he could smell the scent of a fresh baked cake. Which could only mean. SURPRISE'' everyone yelled interruptting the rune mages thoughts, as the lights were flipped on and he could see Gajeel grab his guitar and play a beat to Mira's beautiful singing.
''Wow thanks guys'' Freed exclaimed as everyone began to hand him gifts. First he opens Evergreens, it was a book on ancient runes ''Wow thanks he yelled over the sound of Gajeels singing. Laxus looked at Freed and his irritated expression at having to yell at Evergreen so he could be heard over Gajeels weird singing melted. Then he looked at Gajeel ''when the hell did he start singing , and why don't he stop already'' thought Laxus he then watched Freed open his the next present thrown in his face.
After he had opened Evergreens present he opened Bickslows it was the specific hair gel that he used to style his lightning bolts. ''I noticed you were running out'' answered Bickslow noticing Freed's confusion. ''Oh ok thanks Bickslow'' replied Freed.
After opening most presents he had two left Juvia's, Laxus's. ''Laxus'' said Freed as he was handed Laxus gift. Upon holding the gift Freed immediately noted it was heavy he looked at Laxus with a confused expression before opening his gift. It was the book that he was looking at earlier. He realized then that Laxus must have realized how much he wanted it, and the fact that he didn't have enough jewels to buy it. He hadn't exactly hidden his glance to his money pouch. ''Laxus is smart anyway he would have put two and two together'' thought Freed as he realized he was staring at Laxus. A blush immediately rushed to his cheeks. ''Oh ok um Thank you Laxus'' said Freed after clearing is throat.
Noticing the awkwardness Juvia quickly handed Freed her present and walked away to leave Freed and Laxus alone. After opening her present to him Freed gawked at what he saw and put it back as fast as he could. ''What if Laxus or someone else saw it'' thought Freed looking around with a light red tinge to his cheeks.
''What was it Freed' asked Laxus. ''Uh um nothing just another book'' replied Freed lready knowing that it was the lamest lie ever but hey, Laxus seemed to buy it so what.
''Oh ok'' answered Laxus .
After partying for hours on end Laxus offered to walk Freed home. ''Sure answered Freed gladly, not wanting Laxus to leave just yet. '' You know'' Laxus started ''My house is a lot closer if you want to I don't know spend the night with me'' Finished Laxus.
''Um sure, I am pretty tired and the Strauss siblings worked together and got me a whole new outfit, so if you don't mind me staying I will accept your offer'' replied Freed. Laxus walked Freed to his home and started to unlock the door when a sudden rush of courage and curiosity washed over him knowing full well that his grandpa was most likely home he went ahead and asked Freed the question thats been bugging him for quite some time now.
''Hey Freed'' asked Laxus recieving a tired ''Yes Laxus''From Freed in return.
''Do you LLLL...Like Me''? asked Laxus with a completely red face. ''Um Y..Y..Y..Yes I DO L..Laxus answered Freed blushing even though Laxus had been the one to ask. Freed was still ready to be rejected for some reason he did not know. But all Freed heard was a Thank Goodness before Laxus lips met his own, and the rune mages heart swelled with happiness at how passionate this kiss was.
Makarov watched as Freed was led to Laxus home by Laxus. He heard the jingle of keys and the next thing he new Laxus had asked Freed if he liked him, and Freed had admitted his feelings towards Laxus and then out of nowhere. Makarov saw Laxus kiss Freed ''Its about damn time he mumbled Makarov as he turned around and went up to his room and fell asleep with one thought in mind '' my grandson has really grown up''. ''I Love You Freed'' said Laxus as he stepped away from the still stunned rune mage. '' I..I Love you too answered Freed.
Laxus finished opening the door and waited for Freed to enter first glancing at his grandfathers house LAxus mumbled ''So the old man knew''. After showing Freed to the bathroom, Freed showered and changed into a pair of overly big jogging pants that kept falling off his small yet muscular frame.
Laxus nearly fell out of his chair laughing until freedglared at him and threatened he would never cook for the dragon slayer ever again. With that Laxus jumped up and grabbed a pair of pants that he had used to wear when he was a teenager, that he had kept forgretting to throw out seeing as though he didn't fit them anymore. He handed them to Freed and said ''Try these''.
When Freed reappeared the pants were still to big but he managed to keep them from falling. Following Laxus to his room Freeds dtomach fluttered with butterfly's. On Laxus bed was a Freed plushie that looked exactly like him in everyday even the beauty mark under his left eye.
Laxus was stunned when Freed ran from his room and returned a few minutes later carrying the bag Juvia had given him he opened it and sat a his Laxus plushie beside the Freed plushie. Laxus was shocked at first until he remembered that Freed had told him her gift was a book. ''I thought you said she got you a book'' asked Kaxus approaching Freed as he grabbed the two plushies and sat them on the night stand and slid under the covers. He then pulled Freed to his chest and flipped the covers over him as well. H was going to cuddle the real Freed tonight. Upon being pressed into Laxus well built bare chest Freed was at a loss for words. ''Umm I was so scared what you would say I'm sorry'' began fFreed after a few moments. ''Hmm'' grunted Laxus already half asleep as he turned Freeds face towards him and kissed him for the second tim that night just as passionate as their first.
After a minute he leaned back and whispered into Freeds ear ''it's okay I Love You Freed''.
''I Love You too Laxus whispered Freed as he nuzzled int his dragon slayer. ''Goodnight'' they both said in unison. ''Best birthday ever'' freed mumbled into Laxus chest and the two eventually fell asleep holding each other.
