Lucy and Laxus settled on a small pub for dinner. Given Lucy's grimy appearance, something dark and casual was a necessity.
When they were seated, Laxus squeezed Lucy's hand. "You should let me take you out somewhere nice when we get back to Magnolia," he suggested.
Lucy smiled at him. The extra effort was appreciated. "That would be great, but you don't have to take me some place fancy. Restaurants like this are fine."
The waitress came to take their order. Lucy chose a Cobb salad and Laxus ordered the roast beef sandwich. For drinks, they both ordered a pint of the house ale.
"So—," said Laxus, when the waitress had left. "The last time we were on a date, we were in a pub like this." His voice was casual, but he tapped his foot anxiously.
Lucy nodded, thinking back to the night they had broken up. "Yeah, hopefully this evening will turn out better," she said with a weak laugh.
Laxus stood up and moved to sit next to her in the booth. He wrapped his arms around her and pressed his head against hers. "I'm sorry I put you through all that. I was so worried about you."
His breath tickled her neck and she squirmed away. It was private in the booth but a few other customers had glanced in their direction. "It's okay. You don't have to apologize any more," she said.
The waitress came with their drink order. When she was gone, Laxus put on hand on Lucy's knee. "I need to find some way to keep you out of trouble," he said.
"I don't know what you're talking about. I almost never get into trouble," she said sardonically.
"Yeah right. I think I've had about two heart attacks and three aneurisms since we've started dating." His hand trailed a few inches higher. "You're not trying to kill me, are you?" With his other hand, he took a sip of beer.
"No. You're no use to me dead," she teased.
He took another swig of beer, then set the glass down on the table. "I know you said you were okay when I found you in Lupus Run, but I have to ask—". His hand stopped caressing and gripped her knee. "What happened with Bacchus?"
It was a reasonable question. Bacchus had seemed like a huge pervert when she first met him. Lucy tried to set Laxus's mind at ease. "Nothing, he took me to a Karaoke Bar and then we got into the fight with shape-shifting wizards." She gave him a small smile.
"Okay," he said after watching her face for several moments.
Lucy tried some of her beer. It wasn't half bad. "He mentioned that you once completed a mission that he had attempted and failed."
He shrugged. "I don't really remember. Why did he mention it?"
"I don't know. I get the feeling he's jealous of you," she said.
Laxus's hand moved higher on her thigh. He didn't have a lot more travel room left. "He should be. I'm dating the prettiest and smartest girl in all of Magnolia."
Lucy blushed and the server brought their food. When the waitress was gone, Laxus leaned into her. "I can't wait until we're alone," he whispered.
Lucy felt her temperature rising and took a bite of her salad.
"I've been imagining what I am going to do to you," he continued. His hand disappeared beneath her skirt completely.
Lucy's fork stopped halfway to her mouth and her eyes widened. Laxus's fingers were making small circles over her underwear. Her breath hitched.
"God, you are so sexy," he said. "Let's get out of here." He looked around for the waitress. "Eat quickly," he warned.
Lucy began shoveling forkfuls of salad into her mouth. She managed to finish a third of it by the time the waitress came back. Laxus asked how much the bill was and threw several jewel notes on the table, overpaying as usual.
He didn't wait for change and pulled Lucy out of the booth. "There's an inn close by," he said. He opened the door for her and lightly smacked her on the rear, urging her to move faster.
They entered the inn and approached the man working the front desk. Laxus talked fast and kept running his hand through his hair. The clerk seemed relieved by the time the transaction was finally complete.
Lucy almost had to jog to keep up with Laxus, he was moving so fast. Once they got to the room, the dragon slayer gave up all pretense of restraint. "Come here," he said, pressing Lucy against the door. His fingers weaved into her hair and he began kissing her deeply.
She pulled back a moment later. "Let's get inside at least," she said, gasping for breath. Lucy took the key from him and managed to open the door.
Laxus picked her up and carried her into the room, shutting the door with his foot. He pressed her against the closest wall and began kissing her again. Lucy's body was buzzing with excitement. There was something desperate about how Laxus was acting and it was thrilling. He unzipped her skirt and it fell to the floor.
His hand trailed down the side of her face, across her neck, and stopped on her breast. "Your skin is so soft." His voice held a hint of wonder. He gently squeezed the large mound, bringing a soft gasp from her. "And your face—" his thumb grazed her lower lip. "Your face becomes even more beautiful when you are in ecstasy."
Lucy wanted to compliment him but everything that came to mind sounded corny. She was too new to romance to know how to talk dirty. She searched her feelings. "I'm a lucky girl." It was true but it was also the understatement of the century.
Laxus chuckled. "Oh, I don't know about that. I promised the Mayor that I would punish you."
That sounded fun, but right now, Laxus was way overdressed. Lucy began unbuttoning his shirt. It felt like it was taking too long and she had to resist the urge to rip it open. When she finished, she pulled the shirt off and eyed the wall of sinewy flesh. He was perfect. She ran her tongue across the Fairy Tail stamp on his pectoral muscle. Laxus shuddered.
"I don't think you have it in you—to punish me," she challenged. She let her teeth graze his nipple, soliciting a small moan from him.
He looked at her through half-lidded eyes. "Is it that obvious?" He pried her thighs apart with his knee. "I'm hopeless when it comes to you." His hands ran along her waist and buttocks. "All I do is think about you. When you were with Bacchus, I felt so—weak." He moved his knee back and forth, rubbing against her most intimate place.
"I'm sorry," she gasped. Her knees felt wobbly. If Laxus hadn't been practically holding her up, she might have fallen.
"We've already established that I am the one who should be sorry." He moved back and pulled her shirt over her head.
Lucy hated hearing him apologize. It made her feel guilty for being so angry at him. She trailed her fingers along his waistband, teasing him.
"If you'd like to go exploring, don't let me stop you," he said. He moved his hips forward, encouraging her.
Lucy unfastened the top button of his pants. She could already see the outline of his cock straining against the fabric. Even though she had been intimately familiar with him, it was still intimidating.
Her hand dipped into his pants and pulled his erect member free. Laxus was still watching her, mesmerized. With all they had been through, she wanted nothing more than to make him happy. Even better, she wanted to surprise him. Before she lost her nerve, she dropped to her knees.
"Lucy!" he exclaimed.
She took his penis in one hand and began stroking him. Tentatively, she licked the tip, finding the skin soft and warm. He tasted salty.
Laxus sucked in air and pressed his forearms against the wall. "Oh shit, I'm going to hell for this."
Lucy couldn't understand his reluctance and looked up at him. "Why?"
Laxus's eyes widened. "You would know if you could see yourself right now." He ran a hand through her bangs. "You look wholesome. Your eyes—" his voice trailed off as she gave another lick.
"Oh God. I can't believe this," he said.
His shock gave Lucy new courage. She opened her mouth as wide as she could and took him into her. She only managed to get a little past the head of his member before she felt like she was going to gag. This was harder than she had imagined. From the corner of her vision, Lucy saw Laxus's hand open and close as if he was straining against something.
She pulled back and looked back up at him. "I don't really know what I'm doing," she confessed.
Laxus smiled back at her. "Good. The thought of you doing this with another man makes my blood boil."
She laughed. "Only you can corrupt me, right?"
Laxus's smile faltered for an instant but, he recovered quickly. "Damn straight."
She opened her mouth again and wrapped her lips around him.
"Don't try to go take too much yet. Just roll your tongue around the tip," he said. Lucy did as she was told and Laxus immediately moaned. He put his hand on the back of her head. "Relax your jaw."
Lucy let some of the tension out of her jaw that she hadn't known was there. Laxus moved his hips forward, forcing her to take more of him. She gagged and he eased back.
"I'm sorry, that probably feels gross when I gag," she said.
He ran his hand along her chin. "No, I just don't want to hurt you." He took a deep breath and pulled her up by her arm.
"But I was just getting started," Lucy argued.
"I know, but this is too much for me," he said.
"What?" Lucy was dumbfounded.
Laxus looked embarrassed. "When you are down on your knees like that— I want to get rough with you."
She gave him a questioning look.
"Don't worry about it." Laxus took her hand and fell onto the bed, pulling her on top of him. "Maybe you can get rough with me instead."
She kissed him again, moving from his lips, to his neck, and eventually his chest. She wanted to touch every inch of him. She sat up to get a better view of him.
"You're so strong," she murmured. His arms and chest took up half the bed.
"I have to be if I'm ever going to take over as Master of Fairy Tail." He lifted his hips so he could completely disrobe.
Lucy reached around and unhooked her bra, tossing it to the side of the bed.
Laxus sighed. "I love these." He reached up and fondled her breasts, making heat rush to her groin. She'd had enough foreplay.
Lucy rolled off him, pulled her underwear off, and climbed back on. Laxus had an evil grin. "I'm looking forward to you being on top. I want to watch you fuck me." He put his hands behind his head, waiting.
That could be arranged. With one hand, she guided him towards her entrance and began to edge back. Slowly, he began to fill her. When she reached her limit she let out a sigh of pleasure. Laxus's eyes fluttered shut and he licked his lips.
"Hey, I thought you wanted to watch," she said.
His eyes popped opened and gleamed. "I don't know how long I can just watch." His voice had deepened with lust.
Lucy began to move back and forth. Laxus's intense gaze made her feel self-conscience so she closed her eyes. She hadn't asked to watch anything.
Within moments she felt a pressure beginning to build. Hands gripped her thighs and she looked down. Laxus was groaning and pumping his hips. He was staring, watching as he moved in and out of her.
Filthy, she thought, amused. He does like to watch.
"Like what you see?" she said in her most seductive voice.
Laxus looked up and she lifted her arms, striking a pose while continuing to move on top of him.
"Yes," he said hoarsely.
She brought her hands down and lightly raked her fingernails across his chest. "Do you like fucking me?" she asked.
"Yes," he groaned.
"What do you think about your sweet, innocent girlfriend now?" she teased.
He huffed with exertion. "I think I love her."
Lucy paused, shocked. He had probably just spoken in the heat of the moment.
Laxus grabbed her wrist, pulling her closer. "Hey, I mean it." He smiled. "I didn't just say it because you're fucking my brains out."
She covered her mouth to hide her smile. "I love you too," she whispered.
He growled and rolled over, flipping her onto her back. "Let me show you just how much I love you." He pressed into her, filling her more deeply than she had ever thought possible.
She groaned, "Oh God, yes." She was close now.
He rolled his hips, hitting a spot in her that sent waves of pleasure throughout her body. Lucy's eyes rolled back. The pressure was building fast. Laxus's mouth covered hers. His tongue slid against hers, moist and hungry.
It was the kiss that sent her over the edge.
Lucy came, crying out as she climaxed. Laxus stopped holding back and came moments later, panting.
They lay against each other, chest to chest, as their heart rates found a steady rhythm.
Eventually, Laxus rolled off Lucy and onto his back. His hand found hers and held it. "You are so good, it's almost bad," he said.
"That's corny," she said with a giggle.
"It's true." He reached over to the nightstand and grabbed a handful of tissue, cleaning up the remnants of their love-making. "They always say make-up sex is the best sex," he continued.
"Well, I'm not going to argue with that," she said. He handed her a couple tissues and she dabbed at herself as discreetly as possible.
"But, I don't think it's as good as falling-in-love sex," he concluded.
Lucy stared at him. Laxus had always seemed reserved. She hadn't expected him to be so forthcoming with the three little words. "No, probably not," she agreed.
Laxus rolled over and wrapped an arm around her. "So, seeing as we are all in love and stuff—"
Lucy's heart skipped a beat.
"—I think you ought to move into my apartment."
"What?" Was he serious?
"It makes sense if you think about it." He held up his fingers and began counting. "We will get to see more of each other. You will save money on rent. I can keep an eye on you. We will get to fuck like rabbits—"
Lucy poked him in the ribs at his last comment. "Or maybe I'll go into nesting mode and I won't bother to fix my hair or watch my diet." She put her hands behind her head and tried to keep a straight face. "I've been waiting for the day that I can finally let myself go."
"That's fine, as long as nesting mode means completely naked."
"Ha ha," she said sarcastically.
Laxus squeezed her tighter. "All joking aside, I'm serious. Will you at least consider it? Will you move in with me?"
Luffy fan: Thank you to leoslady4ever for beta'ing this. It's still not to late to sign up for the fairy tail writing challenge in the forums! On another note, I am happy/sad to say that this story will be reaching it's conclusion soon. Thank you all so much for the reviews and support. This story started out as a simple fluff piece and as ended as my most popular story (in terms of reviews and followers). I hope you all have enjoyed it and thank you for reading.