Tears

Lucy had only seen Erza cry on a couple occasions. Every time the beautiful warrior cried it was because of Jellal. Lucy hated that man all because he was the reason Erza shed so many tears. After the tower of Heaven incident Erza had changed. She had thought Jellal died. Lucy had wished it was true. Erza had almost died because of his actions. When the Oracion Seis had brought Jellal back Lucy felt her anger rise. Of course Erza ran right to him. It was always him. So many tears, but she always returned to him. Wendy had told Lucy about Erza crying by herself. Lucy had wanted to comfort her, but all it would do was annoy Erza. Lucy always seemed to annoy the knight mage. Lucy stepped out of her apartment and started walking through the town. It was past midnight and she was having trouble sleeping. She knew it would never work out with Erza, but she couldn't help loving the scarlet haired girl. Lucy walked through the park and pulled her hoodie tighter around her. The air was chilly. She heard someone talking.

'Who would be out this late.' Of course she was though so she shrugged it off. Lucy ignored whoever it was and walked on. She heard a girl talking. Lucy stopped. She knew that voice.

"Jellal...I just can't."

"But Erza...I love you..."

Lucy walked faster. She did not need to hear those two's conversation. It would only give her more pain.

"I'm sorry but you're more like a brother to me and I do love you just not the way you want. I'm sorry."

"No I understand...no hard feelings."

Lucy stopped and face palmed. She had to turn around.

'I would take the wrong path.' She had gone off on a different path after she tried to avoid Erza and Jellal. She started walking back and saw the two. Lucy stopped and leaned against a tree. She hoped they didn't notice her. That would not be good. Lucy saw Jellal walk off alone.

'Then where is...'

"Lucy?"

Lucy jumped and turned to see Erza standing in front of her. There were tears streaming down her face but she acted as if everything was fine. Lucy felt her anger rise again. "Hi Erza."

"What are you doing out this late?"

"I couldn't sleep."

"I see." Erza just stood there with her arms crossed. Lucy thought about her next actions. She brought a hand up to Erza's face and wiped some tears away. Erza was surprised by the action. "Lucy?"

"He made you cry again..."

"..."

"I'm sorry." Lucy carefully wrapped her arms around Erza and hugged her. Erza hugged Lucy back.

"How much did you hear?"

Lucy knew the question would come sooner or later. "You said you didn't love him like he wanted."

"No I don't...i think I fell in love with someone else. I just don't know her feelings."

"Oh...well I'm sure whoever it is has some feelings for you."

'Wait did she just say her?!' Lucy pulled away from Erza to see her smiling.

"You think so?"

"...yeah..."

Erza kissed Lucy's cheek before pulling away to watch her reaction. Lucy was beyond shocked.

"You're the girl I fell for Lucy."

Lucy was speechless. Erza brought a hand up to Lucy's face and wiped something away. "You're crying. Did I say something wrong?"

Lucy brought a hand up to her face and felt the tears. She was crying. She shook her head and smiled at Erza. "I love you too Erza." She threw hers arms around the older girl and laughed. Erza smiled too. "Erza I won't let you cry ever again." Lucy never wanted to see Erza cry over Jellal again and if she stayed by Erza's side there was no way she would fail. She would show Erza that it was okay to move on. They would wipe their tears away and start a new life together.