BlackLynx17: Nothing really to say. Thanks for reading.
"That'll be all for today Doranbolt, thanks for the good work."
"No problem, it was my pleasure." I smile and nod my head.
I walk out of the office and through the halls into the next room, peeking my head in.
"Yo Lahar, Jamie, I'm leaving for the day." I tell them.
"What? Again? That's the third time this week you've let early." Jamie frowns.
"I've been expecting a guest lately, you can't blame me Jamie. Lahar, we good?" I ask.
"Yeah, we're good. I'll catch you tomorrow, hopefully Doranbolt. Oh, before you go, did you get Max's last card?"
"Yeah, he's somewhere in Calcuem right? He send me a couple of pictures and postcards, and a great big bottle of some exotic scotch as a late graduation gift." I chuckle.
"Same thing, he's been looking happy in those pictures. Let's hope he still misses us enough after his adventure to come back."
"Here's to wishing, see you late guys." I wave closing the door back up.
Is she going to be there waiting outside my door? No, she'll probably knock first. I'm sure my mother will let her in, Dad's still at work probably. I'm sure they'll get along since I've had three months to explain everything I've been through with the circus. I still can't believe father only found out that I helped them with the council after they had left; he really must have been working hard back then. The only reason they didn't punish me is probably because I didn't go with them, that and how I got accepted early into the council taking some of my college courses there as well. The perfect model student son, the man who showed just how amazing wizards are and changed some people's mind.
Jellal, I've picked up on your old work. You don't have to worry, I swear to you someday I'll make Era a great place where wizards are welcome. It's only a matter of time now. The train ride home isn't all that long and I stop by Kana's Bakery to buy some dumplings, the same I've been doing these past three weeks. Her letter said she'd be coming this week, no exact due date though. It's been so long since I've last seen her... I wonder what she'll think seeing me now.
No one's waiting at my porch, my heart sinks a little bit as I unlock the door and walk in.
"Mom! I'm home!" I call out.
I hear absolutely no response; I head towards the kitchen and place the dumplings on the table, seeing a note there on the counter.
"Doranbolt, went to the store, be back in twenty. Love Mom." I read then toss the note back on the table.
The day is young, she said it would mostly likely be around nighttime then daytime anyway... I wish she was here now though. I take a deep breath and sigh out; might as well unwind from the day and take a shower and everything. I swear, I can't remember the last time I've been this nervous before. Probably when... when she was last around me. Telling me she likes me, sneaking kisses with me, God I was such a loser back then around her.
I hear someone downstairs in the kitchen messing around in there when I walk back downstairs, digging the water left over in my ear. The lights on in there as well, Mom must be home.
"Go ahead and help yourself to the dumplings Mom, just make sure to save some for me alright?" I ask her.
"I think it's a little bit too late for it."
I blink and nearly trip down the stairs, teleporting into my kitchen. She's sitting there and jumps up, chocking on the dumping, patting back her chest as she tries to swallow down. Her eyes are wild and she shakes her head at me.
"What the heck Doranbolt?! Don't surprise me like that!"
I walk towards her side and bring my head down, crushing her lips against mine. I can't remember the last time I've held her like this, kissed her, only in my dreams if they were so lucky I'd be with her like this. Wendy squeaks out loudly and places her hands on my chest, pushing me away lightly.
"Doranbolt! I'm chocking!" She whines.
"I've missed you so much Wendy, it's unbelievable." I whisper before pressing our lips together again.
This time she giggles and kisses me back gently before she pushes me away, "Doranbolt."
"What are you doing here? I mean, how did you get in?!" I ask.
"Well I knocked at first, and when no one answered I wasn't just going to sit outside so I broke in. Don't worry, it was quite easy to pick your lock. You should really consider getting a more secure one," she says licking the crumbs off her lips.
"It's not a problem, Era doesn't breed criminals." I tell her.
"Alright, now that I've finally caught my breath, let's do this the way we were suppose to. Doranbolt! I'm here and oh my god! What is this?" She squeals touching my goatee.
"You had me waiting for a long time Wendy, I'm happy you're finally here though. That is nothing, just something I'm trying out a little." I mumble, my cheeks flustering.
"I like it; it makes you look more mature and sexy."
"Wendy!" I yell.
She snorts and starts laughing at me, "ah, same old Doranbolt. Well? What about me? I've changed too, haven't I? I've grown taller! I even had Erza measure me too." Wendy stands up tall, puffing up her existing chest.
"Yeah... yeah," I mumble and turn away, blushing again.
She's wearing a light blue sun dress curving around her body perfectly, outlining her every shape and curve. It reveals too much, way too much.
"You didn't walk here just wearing that, did you?" I ask.
"Huh? Oh no, I had a sweater on. It's a bit chilly outside."
"Good," I mumble to myself.
"You're so silly Doranbolt. Here, I brought a couple of souvenirs for your parents. I didn't know if I'd be meeting them today or not, so I brought them just in case." Wendy says reaching for her backpack.
"Oh, you didn't have to."
"I know, Jellal told me it's good manners to bring a gift though for the parents when a girlfriend first meets them. He's been teaching me a lot about your cultures lately, see! I even know how to bow perfectly!" Wendy cheers then bows down to me, her back staying straight the whole time.
I start clapping for her, "very good. Have you already unpacked? Or is all your stuff still together?"
Wendy blinks at me as she leans back up, "they're all still together; why?"
"Good, keep it that way. Just give me a second to get my things together."
"Doranbolt?" She calls after me.
I head back upstairs into my room, digging under my bed for my suitcase. I place it on my bed and open it up, digging through my drawers for a couple of outfits and supplies to last me a week.
"Doranbolt? Doranbolt? Doran- wow... this is a nice room." Wendy gasps walking in.
I chuckle, "I like yours better to be honest."
"Hehehe, what you got there? A suitcase? Why? Are we going on a trip?"
I pause and turn around, "you don't remember?"
"Remember what?"
I smile brightly at her as I close my suitcase, "now I'm wondering if I should tell you or not or let it be a surprise."
"What? That's not fair! Doranbolt where are you going?!"
"We going, and like you said before, a trip. Come on, grab your things."
"But-but- I haven't met your parents yet!"
"I'll leave them a note and you leave them your gifts. I've been planning for a very long time for this; you have no idea how excited I am right now." I grin down at her.
Wendy pouts and I walk over to her, kissing it away.
"Hey, you love me right? Trust me. It's going to be a good surprise."
She still pouts, "I love you too."
"Good, let's go then."
"Hold a minute Doranbolt, I'm still a little bit hungry. Can we get some more food on our way to wherever we're going?"
I chuckle and grab her hand, "of course. God I've missed you Wendy."
"Yeah, you have no idea Doranbolt."
She's fast asleep on the train ride next to me, her head on my shoulder. I kiss the top of her head and brush her hair back, looking outside of the wind at the passing by scenery.
"Next stop, Hargeon Town. I repeat next stop is Hargeon Town."
"God, took long enough," I mumble scratching the back of my next.
I look at our luggage and start to move a round a bit, Wendy moaning in complaint. For the first couple of hours we were together all we did was talk and connect, especially kiss. Without even my noticing she fell asleep though and has been resting for quite a long time. It's finally time to wake up now though. I lean over and kiss her lips softly, waking her up from her snoozing.
"Wendy, Wendy we're here." I tell her.
She moans lightly and flutters her eyes open, "we're where?" She mumbles out sleepy.
"Why don't you look outside and see?"
She leans up and turns around, seeing a punch of building and people walking through the street.
"What is this place?"
"Hargeon Town."
"Is the food any good?"
I chuckle, "I don't know, I've never been before. This isn't our rest stop though, the place we need to go is one more town over."
"One more town over?... Wait a sec- oh. Doranbolt." Wendy whispers looking over at me.
I smirk at her, "and you thought I was going to forget."
"Magnolia? We're going to Magnolia?! Really?!" She squeals out.
"I made you a promise, didn't I? We're going there to check out the place and see if it's something we'll want to live at. I always keep my promises."
"Oh my God! I'm so excited now! Screw sightseeing and eating food, I want to be there right now! Let's go! Let's go! Let's go!" She starts bumping up and down in her seat.
"Hold on a second, we have to wait until the train comes to a stop and get our things."
"Screw that, just teleport us out of here already!"
I chuckle at her anxiousness and grab out bags; she clings to my arm and I teleport us out into the street. I take moment to take my sights in, see everything that is around me I've never seen before, notice things that isn't in Era and probably never will be.
This place is beautiful.
"Come on Doranbolt! What are you doing?! Let's go!" Wendy yells grabbing her bag and suitcase.
"I'm coming, keep calm! We have to get a ride to the next town." I tell her picking up my suitcase.
"Well then let's find one and go already! I can't wait at all! I want to see our new home!"
Our new home, our new home. She freezes, probably realizing what she just said, and looks back at me with watery eyes, her face completely red. I walk up over to her and kiss her gently, resting our foreheads against each other.
"You're right, our new home."
"I'm glad we're in the same page," she mumbles cutely.
I chuckle, "let's get going then. Our new home is waiting for us."