Laxus POV

Oh god! I really hope no one heard that! Ever since that stupid letter about Gramps finding my Sorcerer Weekly stash. Every issue had one thing in common, he said. They all featured Lucy. Damn him.

"She just said everything was Lisanna's fault! That's far from the truth. She hasn't picked up on the fact that she's just not wanted here. You said it yourself, Laxus, this guild is for the strong alone. We don't need the weak here."

I felt my body begin to spark to life. I felt my fist collide with his face, he insulted her! He was stupid to insult the girl I cherish in my heart. I knew I loved her from day one. I knew. I've read up on her history, I've done some stalkerish things to her, but I never meant to hurt her. "Lucy," I barked. "Let's go I have a job for you. It's an SS-Class mission, got it? WE can handle it."

"Come home soon, Laxus! You too, Lucy!"

I looked up to see Gramps waving at us as I dragged Lucy out of the guild hall. She was starting to whimper in pain from Natsu's fire punch.

"Lucy?" I asked.

She hummed a response.

"I lied about that mission. We're going to Clover Town, okay? We can settle down there until we figure out what to do, okay?" I said gently.

She nodded slightly. "Why are you being so nice to me? I don't need pity."

I laughed at her. "Please. I don't pity anyone. I'm simply helping a good friend."

It was her turn to laugh at me. "Good friends? We hardly know each other."

We smiled at each other. I took her home and let her pack everything up in her apartment with the help of her maid spirit. I walked backed to my house in the woods, thinking about Gramps stupid letter. I pulled it out and read over it again.

Dear my grandson,

I see you have a certain fondness towards our little celestial wizard, Lucy. I've noticed in the past few weeks she's fallen into a deep depression. I am sure it's because of Natsu, Gray, Erza, and Lisanna, who is suddenly revived so to speak, but the details of that doesn't matter. She has cried in my office to many times for me to count. I want you to take her away and give her a better, happier life. I have a feeling your feelings are not as one-sided as you think they are. She was rather eager to help find you. Although, I believe her attraction rests with Natsu mostly. Take her to Clover. Look for a life that you both can live happily. If you are willing to do this I'll let you come back to the guild. Lucy may not have grown up here, but she is my favorite granddaughter by far. Take care of her, Laxus.

Your Grandfather, Makarov.

P.S. Why are some of the bikini shots of Lucy sticky, son?

I was embarrassed as hell. I tucked the letter back into my pocket. So she was eager to find me, huh? I smirked. I don't mind having Lucy follow me around. It'd be nice.

I hurried and packed my stuff and used my lightning so I was right outside her apartment building. I walked into her unlocked apartment and laid my bag down by the door. "Lucy? I'm here! Don't kick me!" I called.

She poked her head out of the bedroom. "Hey Laxus!" She chirped. "Just let me go take a shower and we can be off to Clover!" She walked into the bathroom and called out to me.

"What, Lucy?"

"Welcome back to the guild! Master stopped by. I told him we were off to Clover. He was a bit sad but he said he was glad to be seeing us move forward." The way she said it, I could tell she was smiling. Maybe the old geezer was right. Maybe my feelings weren't one-sided.

"How about we go to Akane Resort before we settle in Clover?"

She ran out in nothing, more than a towel which was not good for a guy's imagination. "REALLY?"

"Yes! Now please! Go look decent!" I shouted already tending to my bleeding nose as she ran back into the bathroom.

I knew this was the time of year Akane Resort did the annual Singing Competition and I knew I just had to get her to enter with that angelic voice of hers.

R&R please! Hope you enjoyed Chapter 2 -SFL