Hi all! I'm so sorry I took so long to update, I was in Samoa and there was a cyclone=( But thanks so much for all the kind and awesome comments! It's people like you guys that keep me going=) And Natsu, a little warning, Allilibye is coming for you O.O
Lucy POV
"Sting?" I tried to match his long stride as he wove in between people in the streets. "Where are we going?" I was really curious. When he just smirked over his shoulder and winked, I felt a flurry of emotions burst inside me. Love, happiness, more aching curiosity. We kept walking, and eventually we began to head into a place a bit further away from the main streets, with fewer people. Were we close? My legs were starting to get a bit sore from half-jogging such a long way to match his pace. He stopped outside what looked like an old warehouse. It stood four stories tall with a fire-escape ladder running up the length of the left side of the building, right next to all of the windows. It extended right up to the roof.
"Here we are." He declared with a smug smile.
"Huh? Why did you bring me to an abandoned warehouse?"
"Come on." He tugged on my arm and led me around to the side. He grabbed the rungs and began to climb the ladder with practiced ease. I slowly approached the ladder and lay a tentative hand on it. It was smooth, yet bitingly cold. I ignored this, and followed Sting up the ladder. When we reached the top, he lead me over to a metal box, and we sat on it. I looked up and gasped. The view...it was amazing. Tall buildings rose to meet the sky, and thousands of lights twinkled stunningly. I could faintly hear the sounds of the rest of the city, but everything seemed so distant. Sting chuckled at my expression. I turned to look at him.
"H-how did you find this place? It's beautiful." He chuckled once more.
"I always come here to clear my head. It's like...my own personal place. The only other person that knows about this place is Lector." I stared at him. He'd...chosen to show me a place so private. Strangely touched, I gingerly crept my hand into his. A look of surprise crossed over his face, before it melted into something more tender. He leaned forward slowly, and I mirrored his action, my eyes slipping closed. My insides shivered as our lips met. It felt so...so right. I melted into the kiss, and slowly it became more heated and passionate. Reluctantly, I broke the kiss, gasping for air. I knew I was blushing like crazy. That had been...so...sensual. It had started off soft, and I hadn't minded when it had quickly grown more intense. I'd been able to pour all of my feelings of love into it, and that felt wonderful. I gazed into his eyes, and could see myself reflected in them. I could also see a well of emotions. Turning away, slightly embarrassed at the depth of emotions he was showing me, I gazed at the view and leaned into his side. It felt...warm and strong. I smiled in content, wishing I could freeze time at this moment.
xXx
"We should probably be heading back now. Everyone'll be starting to wonder where we are. They might...assume things incorrectly." Sting's rough voice was laced with a light teasing tone, and I blushed even harder at his insinuation.
"Um, yeah." Reluctantly, I stood up and stretched. Taking one last look at the view, trying to burn it into my memory, I climbed onto the ladder and headed down. I was assaulted with sudden waves of exhaustion, and yawned when I reached the ground. Ugh, I wasn't really looking forward to the long walk ahead of us. Sting dropped down next to me and smirked.
"Tired?" I nodded blearily. He grinned and slung an arm over my shoulder. As we began the walk back to our apartments, he hugged me close. I smiled absent-mindedly. Actually, I changed my mind. I would walk miles if it meant that Sting would keep holding me like this.
xXx
As I bathed and changed into my pajamas, I briefly reflected on the day. It had been good. I smiled and touched my lips as I remembered me and Sting's kiss. They tingled at the memory. Flopping onto my bed, I hugged my pillow and buried my head in it. I was unbelievably happy. I fell asleep like this, my dreams full of Sting and city-views.
Sting POV
I lounged around down-stairs, not feeling tired enough to go to sleep yet. I watched as Minerva sauntered over to me with that self-assured walk of hers. I raised a brow at her. "My father wants to see you. He's in his office." She paused. "He didn't sound too happy...watch yourself." I nodded my thanks and headed over to Master's office. A twinge of worry appeared at Minerva's words, but I quickly squashed it down. Knocking on Master's door, I entered at the sound of his grunt.
"You wanted ta see me Master?" His fierce eyes bored holes into me.
"Sit down." Was his curt reply. I did so. "Sting-kun. Is it true that you are with Lucy-san?" My eyes widened in shock. This was definitely not what I had been expecting. The hell was he asking about that for?
"...Yes..." Where was this going? Since when did Master care about my love-life?
"Very well. Please know that if this distraction affects your performance for the worst, I will expect you to cut off ties with her." I froze. Distraction? Lucy? She wasn't-how dare he! And he expecting him to break up with her if he messed up. Meeting Master's beady eyes, he ground out an answer.
"Yes Master."
"Good. You are dismissed." I clenched my fists and exited the small room stiffly. Never before had I ever thought about my Master in a bad light, but his last order forced me too. He had no right to tell me to do that! I exhaled slowly and forced myself to unclench my hands and teeth. Lucy was not a distraction. And I'd play better than ever in the Games to prove it to Master. I had to. For Lucy.
Thank you all so much for your patience! I promise not to take that long next time, please forgive me X( Once again, thank you all so much for the rivews, I really appreciate them. Please leave a review! Also, I'm thinking that, when I finish this story, I might write a sequel. But I was wondering, should the sequal continue to be about Lucy and Sting, or follow Natsu and his quest for a new love? Also, any other suggestions? Thanks for waiting everyone!