Disclaimer: I repeat, I don't own Fairy Tail.
Mr. Hiro Mashima does.
Chapter 28
Lucy ended up sleeping the whole fourth day of the Grand Magic Games, so here she was, at night, inside Bar Sun, listening to Erza as she recounted the story of Gray's fight over Lyon. A while ago, she's been literally dragged around by Titania in the redhead's pursuit of the, to quote, 'bestest cake in all of Earthland'. There's chocolate, vanilla, cheese and other flavors the blonde didn't know even existed in the first place. It was only thanks to whatever governing force of this plane of existence that she was able to shift the topic from cake to Gray's fight.
Coming back to the present, she can only conclude from what Erza has just recounted that, 'ice is the element of fickleness.' Who wouldn't say? With renewed vigor, (according to Erza) Lyon once again challenged Gray for Juvia's hand, not as a girlfriend but, take note, as a bride. It turned out that he can't move on despite his claim three years ago that he will 'let it go' when it comes to the Water Mage. Talk about fickle and indecisive.
On Gray's part, well he doesn't know how to react to that…should he accept the 'ice bucket challenge' or not? Accepting it would also mean recognizing Juvia's feelings and his own, thereby proving that, in fact, he was smitten by said bluenette's charms. However, it's enough when she stalks him everywhere when he denies it but it's another when he'll admit. It would cause catastrophic results like, for example, the leech grasp that Juvia will do to his, so to speak, oh-so-delectable body will elevate to inescapable. Sure they did it and boy, it was frigging glorious. All in all, like Lyon, he's fickle and truly indecisive.
Too personal? And how did Erza knew the inside stories? Warren Rocko, of course! Lucy can't do anything but sigh. It's either Erza's turning into one of those gossiping old hags or she's been affected by Jason's knack of sensationalizing a story. Both didn't sit well with Lucy.
"So, Lucy, here are the scores for today." Erza spoke again, knocking her out of her trailing thoughts. Lucy looked down on the piece of paper laid down of their table at the bar.
Fairy Tail B = 19 + 1 = 20 (Gajeel pretty much roughed Orga up. That big guy didn't even last for fifteen minutes.)
Fairy Tail A = 18 + 1 =19 (Gray apparently won, much to his chagrin, less to his private space when Juvia hugged him, pity to the crying Lyon and irritation when said Lamia Scale member challenged him for another duel.)
Sabertooth = 17
Mermaid Heel = 8 + 1 = 9 (Risley Law squished the life out of Eve Tearm. Enough said.)
Lamia Scale = 7
Blue Pegasus = 5
"Hey, Lucy!" Laxus called from a distance. Apparently, she has yet to explain how she and Sting were 'cajoling' while swaying in the early morning of December. She quickly stood up and said her goodbye to the still rambling team mate by the bar. "Hurry, Blondie!" And apparently, Laxus was still impatient and what's-with-the-Blondie-thing.
"Coming, Spark Plug!" She called out. Hey, it doesn't mean that their engaged that she'll stop from teasing him. She chuckled when said man made a disgusted face. "What's with the get-up?" She paused when she saw what the man was wearing. Okay, she knew that Laxus has this weird obsession for long-sleeved shirts but what he's wearing was…well, formal, it was white and the sleeves were rolled up to his elbows. Black pants and black shoes completed his attire.
'Suave and irresistibly delicious.' She mentally licked her lips only to mentally slap her face back to reality. Hey, if there's a hunk of oozing manliness and sexy god in front of you, who wouldn't be tempted to rip the stupid clothes?
"Wipe that drool, Blondie. I know, I know, I'm hot." He grinned but when Lucy was about to protest, he quickly added,"It's a surprise." He rubbed the back of his head. It was a gesture Lucy always noticed whenever he has something he was…nervous…about…
"I-ah...spill it." She practically demanded, trying to compose herself and stop the growing blush on her cheeks. Sheesh, so much for a grown lady...Drooling, ha! Then she wiped her mouth in case it might be true.
"Nope. Just dress...uh, whatever you felt like." He matched her tone.
"But!"
"Just do it!" And that silenced her. Oh, well, knowing Laxus, once he put his mind into something, even she won't be able to make him spill the beans. That guy's as stubborn as her, if she might admit. She sighed in defeat and excused herself to one of the bathrooms. Once there, she summoned Virgo and Cancer for a quick make-over. Now, she was wearing a white cocktail dress with matching heels while her hair was done in a French braid. Then she exited.
"Laxus, wipe that drool off of your face." She teased, noticing that he's checking her out.
"I do not drool, Blondie." He blushed, eyes still roaming her well-endowed body. "Here…" He handed her his furry coat, glaring daggers at the…Lucy looked at where he's looking…uh, and it was the crowd or more specifically, male part of the crowd.
"Laxus?" She inquired.
"Come on. Those guys were giving you dirty looks." He practically let out a guttural growl. Lucy sweat-dropped.
"Okay. But you too, you're giving me a hungry look." Lucy taunted.
"I-I do not!" He exclaimed but before he could fire a barrage of complaints, Lucy pecked his cheek with her lips.
"Love you and please don't get jealous. I'm yours." Then they walked towards whatever plan Laxus had in mind.
A/N: Hello everyone! I know, I know. I haven't replied on the reviews. You might have been saying that "Why you gotta be so rude?"...Haha, anyways, I apologize for that one. I'm quite busy again because I'm trying to finish several of the chapters and thinking of ideas on how I could actually end this thing. I mean, *spoiler alert* I'm not exactly an expert in writing a wedding. Come on, I'm still a teenager and I don't know what are the 'feels' in a wedding. I need more inspiration for me to be able to write that part.
On to the reviews...
supercrazyperson: I know right! LAXUS IS HOT! And about your hubby...well, you have to transform him into a Laxus...just kidding. Actually, I don't know what I can say. I mean 'Me' and the word 'Love' doesn't actually mix well. I really suck at that department. Haha, so yeah...I'm practically clueless but hey, they say love conquers all and I won't argue that. Thanks by the way for the review. :D
clairedamoon: I'm sorry if the chapters are really short. I'm still actually practicing on writing longer ones. Thanks :D
OgaxHilda: True! Low blow as it might be, that's how pissed and jealous men verbally fight before they use their fists and try to put their opponents in a coma. Haha. And besides, I can really imagine that it was how Laxus would actually react, given that he's egotistic and prideful man. Thanks :D
