Day 5: Rumor
Their little secret
No one at the guild was surprised when Laxus and Lucy's engagement was announced by an overexcited grandfather, happy to see his grandson making a life for himself with the guild's Light by his side. It was understandable that Makarov would be overjoyed by the news, just as he had been when they had began dating. Everyone has been excited for them. Laxus deserved to have someone like Lucy at his side. No one could fault him for falling so deeply in love with Lucy, not even Team Natsu could protest after seeing the way he gazed down at her, a look of pure unadulterated love in his eyes as he followed her every move through the guild.
So it really came as no surprise when their wedding was set to take place in two months time, giving Mirajane enough time to threaten and bride the local baker, notary, and church. There was no way in hell or heaven that she was going to let anything ruin her sailing ship. Lord help anyone who dared to mess up any arrangements or the wedding itself, because she will make sure they would regret it dearly. Natsu and Gray- hell, the whole guild, had been warned by not just her, but Erza, Makarov, and Laxus (especially Laxus) that it they so much as dared to sneeze during the rehearsal and wedding, there would be hell and pain to pay.
And so, with Lucy behind her, stopping Mirajane from turning the wedding into something fit for royalty and lacrima-vision, preparations were made within weeks.
Neither Lucy or Laxus wished for a big ceremony. They wanted something small and intimate, just their guild mates and a select few others from other guilds and Queen Hisui- who promised to try and keep her attendance a secret from the media. Having grown up surrounded by ball gowns, wealth, and the lavishness that came with practically being born royal, Lucy was adamant on keeping Mirajane in check. And Laxus himself just didn't care for such extremes, so he readily agreed to all Lucy's wishes and demands and enforced them when Mirajane tried going behind her back.
However, there was still one question, one wonder of the world, that they all wanted to ask.
Just how exactly had the two blondes gotten together?
Whoever asked, Laxus and Lucy always managed to change the subject or escape before answering, leaving the others to grow more and more curious with each dodge of the question.
"Loke told me that they hooked up at that Aqua Lounge club." Gray whispered to the gathered group around the bar, sitting down and joining the conversation with the rest of the ladies and guys.
Cana hummed as she set her barrel down to talk. "That could explain why I couldn't find her that night to go home." She mused, thinking to the night she and Lucy went clubbing. When Cana decided it was time to go home- the club having run out of liquor and no hot men being available to take home, she had searched the whole club for Lucy and couldn't find her. "Maybe that's how they hooked up!" She said before raising her barrel once more.
Gray nodded and continued on, "Said they got hot and heavy on the dance floor and-"
"Lucy would never!" Erza exclaimed, heavy gauntlet encased arms slamming down upon the sparkly clean counter top, denting the polished wood.
Mirajane smiled widely down at Erza from behind the bar, eyes closed to give her the appearance of an innocent angel, but the flaring purple aura behind her said otherwise. "Slam your hands down one more time and you won't like what will happen next." Her voice, sweet and kind, belied the danger behind her words.
Brown eyes sharpening in challenge, Erza couldn't help but to lean forward, eyes daring Mirajane to do something.
But before anything drastic could happen, like the guild being blown up again, Lisanna pushed her way in front of Mirajane, a nervous smile on her face as she quickly brought back their subject of talk.
"But I heard from Freed that Laxus asked her out that day we had our shopping trip." She said as she thought back to the day her, Ever, Lucy, and Juvia went shopping in Magnolia's uptown square. "Lucy was awfully happy that day and insisted that Evergreen help her find a cute dress to wear, isn't that right Ever?"
The brunette nodded, tapping her closed fan to her chin in thought. "That is true. She wouldn't tell us why she needed a cute dress, just blushed and said it was because she wanted to buy a cute dress to simply wear. Maybe your right-"
"Wrong!" Natsu interrupted in between bites of his fire chicken. "That's not how they got together!"
Beside him Juvia flinched as pieces of food flew from his mouth with each word, leaning her body further away from the pink haired glutton and closer towards her darling. Movement from the corner of her eye caught her attention, turning to watch Gray strip his shirt off, taking in his toned upper body. Feeling eyes on him Gray turned, their eyes catching and she couldn't help but to lunge for him, pulling his naked muscular arm into her bosom and rubbing her cheek against his shoulder. "My Darling!"
"Gah! Stop it Juvia! Come on!" Gray exclaimed as he tried to pull his arm from her clutches.
Ignoring Gray and Juvia, Natsu gulped down his food before speaking. "Obviously they got together during that mission Gramps sent then off on together."
Levy nodded from her spot next to Gajeel. "I agree. Didn't you all notice how much closer they were after they came back from that mission? They definitely got together then, right Gajeel?" Levy asked the Iron Dragon Slayer, looking up to him for backup.
"Sorry Shrimp, but I'm pretty sure they were together before the mission." The black haired slayer said as he munched on a large piece of Iron.
"They got together after the mission, Metalhead!" Natsu roared pointing a chicken at his fellow slayer.
"You're stupider than I thought if you really believe that, Salamander!" Gajeel roared right back. "And you better get that disgusting thing out of my face!" He snarled slapping Natsu's hand and sending the chicken to the floor.
From there, fighting and bickering began as they all argued over who's story had more credibility and which claims were false. Even sweet little Wendy had joined the argument with her own theory.
So busy with their fighting they completely missed the snickers coming from the second floor, two pairs of eyes watching the show in amusement.
"I didn't think it would bother them this much." Lucy giggled as Lisanna rounded on Natsu, sending the Fire eater scrambling into Erza, who in turn punched him.
Laxus chuckled beside her, his arm wrapped around her waist, and kissed the top of her head in affection. "Agreed, but you have to admit this is hilarious." He said, laughing as Wendy and Levy teamed up and got in Gajeel's face. The man couldn't even get a word out because when one stopped the other continued.
Weak from laughing so hard she leaned into him, her own arm coming up to wrap around him. "How did we really get together anyways?
Laxus paused in his laughter to think, humming as he tried to recalled when exactly they got together. "Let's see," he began closing his eyes as he tried to remember. "I think it was when I asked you out to dinner. "
"And I went shopping with the girls to try and find a dress that would wow you." Lucy began recalling the details with increasing clarity.
"You certainly did with that little number you wore to dinner." Laxus agreed remembering the way she looked as he picked her up, red dress hugging her every curve.
"Then we had that mission by Blue Pegasus where you kissed me."
"Then after we came back Cana dragged you to the same club I was drinking at with Bix, and if I remember right, you took advantage that he left me for some chick to seduce me into bed that night."
Lucy smacked him lightly on the chest. "No I did not. You were the one who practically had sex with me on the dance floor and then rushed us to your place. If anything, you were the one who seduced me!"
Smirking down at her, Laxus shook his head. "Agree to disagree." He said before continuing on. "And the next morning I ask you if you'd go out with me."
"So then that means it was after the club and not before the mission." Lucy said.
Laxus shrugged his shoulder. "I guess, I don't know."
"Think we should tell them the truth then? I mean, they have been asking. Why haven't we told them anyways?"
"Maybe because Erza would freak if she found out I slept with you before committing to you? I never did ask you to be mine until the morning after."
"True. I guess we'll just let them keep guessing." Lucy said as she turned back to watch her friends argue.
Wrapping her up with his other arm and pulling her close to his chest, Laxus rested his chin on her shoulder. "I suppose so. Plus, I kind of like having it be a secret just between ourselves, with no one else knowing."
The two continued to watch from their perch in amusement as rumors of their relationship grew even more wilder with each second. But it was okay with them. In the end, they would be the only ones to know how they truly got together while the others just had rumors and speculations to go upon.
Fun little chapter for amusements sake lol.
