Chapter 8: All in due time.

Disclaimer: Hiro Mashima owns Fairy Tail.

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"Mira, lock the door and check if it was secured before you leave alright?" Our manager instructed me.

"Yes Ma'am." I replied. Aside from the restaurant's guard I was the only crew left, meaning I will be the one to close the restaurant. I was supposed to be at home an hour ago but something came up, so I have to stay with my manager to assist her.

When I finished locking the doors and secured it. I handed the keys to the guard and bid farewell. It was now 10 pm and of course the streets are already dark and empty.

Sigh. Being on a closing shift is really tiring.

It was raining so I opened my umbrella and started walking on the empty streets not feeling any fear. I am used to this, after all I've been working at Fairy Tail Restaurant for a very long time and this is not the first time that this thing happened. It seems that Laxus is not here today to 'escort' me home but I don't mind. I'm too tired to deal with him.

Fortunately for me I have no duty at the restaurant tomorrow while my class will be on the afternoon so I will get enough sleep.

My train of thoughts was suddenly put to a halt.

Through the pittering and pattering of the rain I managed to hear the sound of footsteps behind me, but when I looked back I was met with empty streets and the street post's dim lights.

Hmm? Imagination.

I continued walking. Again I heard the familiar sound of footsteps.

Walk. Walk. Walk. I started walking faster, this time with more alertness and precaution.

I can hear the hurried footsteps as well as the splashing of water behind me.

Who the hell is following me? Wait. I stopped walking. No one else follow me home aside from Laxus. Hmm? What kind of game he's playing now?

Maybe he wants to scare me. Hahaha. In his dreams!

I turn around to face the person who owns the footsteps expecting a tall guy with blond hair, lightning scar on face, broad shoulder but I was met with another person. A guy with black hair. Wait! He's familiar! He was the same maniac guy at the restaurant who attempted to pull me outside the restaurant. (A/N: Chapter 4.) What is he doing here?

"Finally you noticed us Missy." A voice behind me suddenly speaks and when I turn around it was the guy with brown hair, the black haired guy's companion.

My grip at my umbrella tightened. I know I can defend myself but there were two of them. God please help me!

"Scared? Don't be. We are not here to hurt you, we are here to bring you pleasure." The black haired guy started walking at me but before he can come closer I used my umbrella and hit him square in the face.

I was about to run but the brown haired guy blocked my way. "Where do you think you're going hmmm?"

He grabbed my wrist but before he could do anything else I kicked him on the legs.

Run. I started to run. Adrenaline is running through my veins. The maniacs are running after me.

"YOU WON'T GET AWAY WITH US!" One of them bellowed.

I saw a corner and quickly run towards it but it was a dead end. Crap.

"Hahaha. Ooh it seems that you have nowhere to run now.." The brown haired guy taunted.

"You gave us a more secluded place." The other guy said. And before I could react they were already holding me, the brown haired guy holding me in place, while the other one started to rip my clothes. I tried to kick them, punch them. Anything but nothing happened. The other guy licked my cheeks.

"I knew you'd be this delicious."

I started crying while my vision started to get blurred. "L-Lax-Laxus" I manage to utter beyond my desperation.

"Hmm.. He's not here Baby. You're ours now..."

I closed my eyes and started praying to all the saints I know. Please help me. Anyone. Anything. My body is getting weaker and weaker as well as my hope. Just when I already lose hope. I heard a shout.

"STAY AWAY FROM HER!"

Who is it? The two guys holding me quickly let go and the next thing I heard is the sound of struggling, punches being thrown and the sound of voices being in pain.

Slowly I opened my eyes. I can see Laxus with a murdering look in his eyes. The two guys are now laying in the wet ground but he does not show any attempts of stopping from hitting them.

"P-ple-ase.. S-St-Stop.." The black haired guy mumbled, blood oozing from his face while the brown haired guy is now unconscious.

Using the remaining strength in my body I stand up.

"L-Laxus..." I utter but it seems that he did not hear me.

Slowly I walk towards him, holding my ripped clothes in place. "Laxus." I put my hand on his shoulder and instantly he calmed down.

I saw the guys who attempted to rape me and they are beyond beaten if he did not stopped they would have died any moment.

Abruptly Laxus stood up. His eyes are shadowed by his wet hair. He then removed his jacket and covered it in my nearly naked state. He lifted me with ease and carried me.

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"Just wait here for awhile." He said. We are now in his condo.

When we are on our way here I was about to tell him to take me home but decided against it. If my siblings saw me in this state they will just worry. And I don't want that to happen.

"C-can I use your phone?" I asked him. He just gave me a nod in response, he has been quiet for a very long time.

"Lisanna, Elfman don't worry I'm fine, something came up with the restaurant. Don't worry. Take Care of yourself there. I'll just go home tomorrow. Okay?" When I hang up I notice Laxus standing in front of me.

"Here." He handed me a pair of his sweatshirt and pants. "You can use the bathroom." I nod.

"Thank you." I told him. His eyes widen.

"No. Don't thank me. If I just came earlier you wouldn't be like that. Sorry." He replied averting his gaze.

"You don't have to be sorry. If it wasn't for you I would probably be..." I wasn't able to finish my sentence. My lips and whole body suddenly began to shake. I closed my eyes. I felt his arms around me, hugging me. Giving me comfort that I needed.

"Don't worry. I'll protect you. No matter what happens." He mumbled.

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It's been half an hour and I have already changed in Laxus' clothes which is two times bigger for me. But at least I am now dry and comfortable sitting on his sofa drinking a hot chocolate.

I stand up and began searching for Laxus to borrow some pillow and blanket, so that I can sleep in the sofa. It's embarrassing that I'll be sleeping in his place but I was left with no choice. I saw his room and without knocking I opened the door.

When I opened the door I was shocked to see him. He was standing there with his blond hair dripping wet, some of the water are running down to his broad shoulders, to his muscular chest, down to his abs. And he was wearing nothing but a towel. A towel that is dangerously hanging on his hips.

When I return my gaze at his face, I was surprised to see him looking at me.

"So-sorry." I squeaked. I was about to close the door and leave when he suddenly pulled me. A minute ago he was standing there and now he was here in front of me. How did he do that?

He then put me in between his arms, my back facing the door. Trapping me.

I gulped. I can't do anything but gulp. His orange eyes looking at me with intensity. He then put one arm on my hips. He put his hand on my wrist guiding my hand towards his abs. "Are you feeling okay now?" He said lustfully.

I nod. Too mesmerized to say a word. And before I knew it he was kissing me. His lips moving expertly in my mouth causing me to close my eyes.

"Hmmm.." I moan. And he took the chance to insert his tongue on mine. His hand making circular movement on my hips.

"Hmm... Touch me." He said in between our kisses. Still holding my wrist guiding me to touch him in various places. After a minute or so, I was touching him voluntarily. To his neck, his face, his chest and to his abs. Those delicious abs.

He removed his lips in mine and I groan in protest. Then I felt him kissing my neck. Nipping it. Unconsciously I anchored my neck to the side giving him a better access.

"M-Mira..." He mumbled while nipping my neck. He removed his mouth on my neck. I closed my eyes expecting something.

"Y-You can sleep in the bed. I'll sleep in the couch." I open my eyes and that's when I saw him walking towards his closet. He grabs a few clothes, a blanket and a pillow.

"Goodnight." He said. I remain standing. Wh-What happened?

He then gently pushed me aside. I look at him with blank, clueless eyes. He smirked at me.

"All in due time Mira. Goodnight." He said again. After that he gave me a smack on the lips and walked away.

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A/N: I was supposed to give you a teaser for the next chapter but... I don't want to spoil the moment. :D

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