Chapter 16

Magnolia, Fairy Tail Guild, Several Days Later

After the Grand Magic Games, the members returned to Magnolia and to their surprise, the town was celebrating their victory in the event. The mayor had their old guild hall remodeled as the town's appreciation for winning. Inside the guild, members of Fairy Tail quickly get to work, and set off on jobs. Standing at the entrance of the hall, Felix stares at the liveliness of everyone and thought, Wow, nothing keeps these people down. I guess since I plan on staying here for a while I should find a job to do. Walking to the request board he noticed Lucy, Natsu, and Happy exiting the building and asked, "Where you guys going?"

"To exterminate a mole," Natsu replied.

"Nice," Felix responded. Examining Natsu, he asked, "Why don't you look too excited about it?"

"Cause we have to take a carriage," Natsu said as he held his stomach.

"Oh don't be a baby," Lucy commented. "It's only 3 hours."

"I rather walk," Natsu replied.

"Don't mind him Felix," Lucy said. "So what are you going to do?"

"Uh...I'll probably just find a job that can pay this month's rent," Felix said. "I've got the cash to pay already, but I want to save that for other things I nee-"

"This month's rent is due," Lucy questioned as she began to panic.

"Yeah, don't you remember," Felix asked.

Lucy grabbed Natsu, and rushed off shouting, "Come on, let's go! I don't want to be homeless!"

Felix could hear Natsu in the distance complaining and chuckled. Well, I'd better get to work too, he thought as he reached the request board. He scanned the board for jobs that he felt would be quick and settled on a cooking job. Cakes? I thought this job would've been taken by Erza already, oh well, easy money for me, he thought as he notified Mira and headed out.

Town of Merizo, Southern Part of Fiore, Several Hours Later

Felix exited the carriage and headed straight for the bakery. No sight seeing today, maybe another time, I heard they make really good mixed drinks here, he thought as he entered the building. He was greeted by the owner who oddly reminded him of a magical creature you might find at the end of the rainbow. I can't find the word to describe him...Leprecha...It'll come to me later, Felix thought as the owner explained to him how many cakes he had to bake by the end of the day.

"999 cakes," the owner said with a smile.

Wait what? I misheard that right, Felix thought. "I'm sorry, could you repeat that again," he asked.

"999 cakes," the owner repeated. "Oh and since all the other workers requested a day off today, you'll have to work the rush hour," the owner said as he headed to his room. "Have fuuuuun," he finished as he closed the door.

"Rush hour? Wha-" Felix was interrupted when the door of the building was flung open and customers began rushing in. He was bombarded with a huge amount of orders, his head nearly exploded. "Uh-uh-uh-if you could just wait a bit, I'll be right back," Felix said as he entered the back to collect himself. Alright Felix, you got cocky and now you're in a jam, he thought as he leaned his back against the wall. How do I do this...I could use my Ice Clones to...nope, I don't know how to make them move. How about I make a funnel and I can take orders through it...I don't think the owner would like the renovation...Argh...Screw it, I'll tackle this head on, Felix thought as he took off his blazer and jacket. Donning the apron, Felix returned to the front and shouted, "Welcome! I'm Felix and I'll be helping you all today!" The customers began rapidly shouting orders and Felix thought, Time to swing into action!

Fairy Tail Guild Hall, Several Hours Later

Felix, who is covered in powder and icing, took a seat at one of the tables and thought, I'm alive...So many cakes and designs...I also managed to bake the 999 cakes...later found out that order came from one person...what are they going to do with 999 cakes? Well besides eat it... Felix took a look around the guild and spotted Lucy and her team. "Hey guys, how did the j-why are you all covered in mud," Felix asked as he approached them.

"Don't ask," Gray replied.

"Yeah...I...I don't want to talk about it," Lucy added.

"I look like a man in this armor," Erza mumbled to herself. "But...that can't be."

"My stomach," Natsu grunted as he laid on the table.

"I'm still growing right," Wendy questioned herself. "I have to be..."

Judging from those responses, I think it's best if I don't pry anymore, Felix thought as he gazed upon a somewhat demoralized Team Natsu.

"Anyway Felix, how did your job go," Lucy asked.

"Oh me? Well, it was...," Felix paused to find the words. "A sugar rush," he continued as he showed them the request.

"You got to bake cakes," Lucy asked.

"That's so easy," Natsu commented.

"Not easy, when you're the only one there to work the rush hour and bake 999 cakes by the end of the day," Felix replied.

"I won't even break a sweat," Natsu snapped.

"You can only burn things," Gray said. "Pretty sure people don't like their cakes crispy."

"Whatever," Natsu replied.

"About these cakes," Erza asked. "Did you know if they were being delivered and if they are, where?"

"Yeah, they were being delivered, to...here actually, I left a few hours earlier before so they shou-" Felix was interrupted when Erza rushed off. Don't tell me...

"Hahaha, those cakes were for her Felix," Lucy said.

"Son of a," Felix replied. "I knew something was off."

"Anyway, I'm beat," Natsu said.

"It is getting late," Lucy added.

"Should we get going," Felix asked.

"Yeah. Lucy, you don't mind if I sleep over," Natsu asked.

"Of course I do," Lucy replied. "Go sleep at your own house."

"But your bed is so comfy," Natsu replied.

"No," Lucy responded.

"Geez, you're so mean," Natsu commented as he and Happy left.

"You know they're gonna probably do it anyway," Felix said as he saw them leave.

"I know...," Lucy replied as she sighed. "Well, let's go Felix," she continued as she walked out the door.

"Whatever you say chief," Felix replied as he followed. He waved by to the others in the guild and caught up to Lucy. "So...have you thought about what I said," Felix asked.

"What do you mean," Lucy replied.

"You know...what I said to you in the infirmary at the Grand Magic Games," Felix responded with a slight blush.

"Oh, oh," Lucy replied a bit shocked. "Of course I remember," she continued. Oh crap...I totally forgot what he said...I was distracted by everything going on...I hope he buys this.

"Oh...okay...I was just wondering that's all," Felix said as he walked ahead. "I'll wait for whenever you're ready," he continued as he opened the door for her.

Oh...Now I remember...he told me he is in love with me...and I told him that I wasn't ready for a relationship, Lucy thought as she entered the building and headed up to her room. She turned to see Felix enter his room and said, "Thanks Felix, for understanding..."

"No problem," he replied as he entered his room. Lying on his bed he thought, I wonder how long 'can' I wait...Ugh...why is love such a confusing thing... Closing his eyes, he smiled when he heard Lucy scream at Natsu for being in her bed again. Not fair Natsu.

HEY GUYS! I'M BACK WITH THIS STORY! If you are confused, please read the previous chapter for I explain why I decided to continue this story. Anyway, thanks for making it this far if ya did, and thanks for continuing to join me on this crazy ride! I hope you all enjoy this chapter and the others as they come out and as always I'll cya in the next one!