Gomen, gomen, gomen for the really late update minna. I have had a really bad case of writers block for this next chapter. I'm just gonna make it short and sweet. I promis the next one will be a long one. Now on with the story.

We arrived back in Magnolia the next day. The guild was shocked to learn what had happened to me during the trip but were glad that Gajeel had come to my rescue. Later that evening we headed back to the house that we shared. Once entering, Gajeel wouldn't let me get up. He told me to rest and relax for the rest of the day. He did all of the cleaning, laundry, and he even cooked. I had to admit he wasn't all that bad of a cook. Soon the sun was setting and night approaced. Sighing, I quietly got out of the chair and tip toed over to the bathroom.

"Where do you think your going missy?" A voice spoke as a pair of strong arms encircled my waist. A squeak escaped past my lips as I turned my head to see Gajeel standing behind me. He raised an eyebrow waiting for an explination.

"I was just going to take a bath ok. I'm not going to hurt myself while taking one. I'll be fine, now let me go so I can get into a bath." I said in one breath while trying to get out of his iron grip. Before I knew what happened, I was now looking at the ground and the backside of my dragon slayer. A tick mark formed on my forehead as I screamed,

"GAJEEL LET ME GO! I SWEAR I'LL CALL LOKI ON YOU, YOU IRON BRAINED BAFFOON!" I was hiting his back with each word. Yet again I barely could see what he was doing. All I knew was one minute I was staring at his backside and now he was hovering over me while I could feel the bed beneath me. Bringing his face closer to mine, he breathed out,

"No. Now stay here or else." With that said, he left me there and went to the bathroom. I heard the sound of water filling the tub. Five minutes later it was turned off and Gajeel came back into the room. My eyes widened at the sight before me. Gajeel had on his black swimtrunks and no shirt on. I could feel a blush creeping it's way onto my face. Walking over, he handed me my white bikini. Turnig around he spoke,

"Change into that and then we'll get into the tub." Now I knew his plan. He was going to go in there with me and was most likely wash my hair for me so I wouldn't strain myself. Giggling at his antics, I changed into the suit. Once done, I tapped his back just to be picked up and carried into the bathroom. Soon we were both in the tub and like I predicted, Gajeel was washing my hair.

"Ne Gajeel, thanks for rescuing me." I said out of the blue. I turned to see him looking at me with loving eyes.

"Lucy I would never leave you with those bastards. I could never forgive myself if something happened to you." He said while cupping my face gently in his large hands. Teras of joy started tp form in my eyes as I moved my head up and gave him a sweet kiss. A few seconds later, we pulled apart from each other.

"Come on, we better get out and go to sleep now." Gajeel said with a soft smile on his face. Nodding my head , we exited the same way we had entered and were soon cuddled up in my bed. Before sleep claimed me, I mumbled,

"Love you Gajeel."

"Love you too Luce." I heard Gajeel say before I fell into a peaceful sleep.

Well inna hoped you liked it. The next chapter is the final one. Well untill next time, ja ne.

Rise.

Bow,

Aye sir!