Chapter 14: Production Manager

Disclaimer: I do not own Fairy Tail and its awesome characters.

A/N: Do I bore you out with my chapters?I have observed that I get more reviews in short chapters than longer ones. •3• So I guess I'll just stick with shorter ones.

Still on Laxus' P.O.V

"I will not hire you just because you are my grandson." Came Gramps booming voice.

I am currently in his office at the second floor of Fairy Tail Restaurant.

"I know and I don't want you to hire me just because of that pathetic reason. I am just giving it a shot. This restaurant had been our family business ever since and I've realized that I should put more effort in learning how to handle it." I said with determination.

Yes. I am actually applying for a job. Ashamed will be an underestimated on what I had felt three days ago when Mirajane asked me about my job, and I also realized that she's actually right.

Since I graduated three years ago I never tried to apply for a job although there are some companies who actually offered me a job, I declined it all believing that I can live without a job, instead I settled on waiting for my chance to take-over my grandfather's restaurant...

But someone helped me realized that waiting is not the only option. There are times that you have to take the necessary actions.

Mirajane's POV

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I thought happiness starts with H.

Why does mine starts with U?

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Sigh. He's at it again. Since the event involving the Slam book thingy Laxus had been doing this, leaving a note with cheesy lines on my locker. Well I would be a hypocrite if I will say that I am not affected by his lines but if he thinks that I will easily fall with his antics NO NO NO and another big NO! I'm not playing hard-to-get but I'm still afraid. Afraid that.. my suspicion will actually turn out to be.. True.

I know that all people can change if they want to, but changing cannot be attained in just a blink of an eye especially if you will change a thing that you've been doing for so long and so I am giving Laxus the needed time for him to change what we want to change. I also want him to change not just because he wants a girl but because he wants to further improve himself.

When I finished dressing and preparing myself, I immediately went outside the locker room and I found most all of the employees near the stairs on the second floor. The second floor of the restaurant is where you will find the employee's locker room and Master Makarov's office.

"Hey.. What's happening here?" I inquire to one of my co-worker.

"Ah. Master Makarov called us for awhile to make an announcement." Kinana informed me.

Hmm.. Announcement? I wonder what will it be?

The door of Master Makarov's office suddenly opened and from there Master Makarov imerged... with Laxus in tow.

Laxus? I rubbed my eyes to ensure that I am not seeing things and there he is. It's really Laxus.

"Oh.. Who is that guy?" I heard one of my co-worker asked.

"He's handsome.." Another girl squealed. Oh. Well he's really handsome wearing that black polo which accentuate his broad arms, muscular chest and he's definitely handsome with that smile in his face my eyes traveled upwards and that's when I saw his orange eyes staring intensely... at me. He's staring at me as if.. I am the only thing he can see.

Suddenly I felt my cheeks heat up and I bow my head in attempt to hide the blush in my face.

"Okay Listen Kiddos!" Master Makarov said. I turned my attention towards him but I can still feel the intensity of the gaze coming from a certain blond.

"I called you all here to announce that starting today we will have a new employee.." Master Makarov started.

New Employee? Who would that be? As far as I know there are no more vacant position as a crew, manager and security guard in this restaurant aside from... our Production Manager who resigned few months ago but... Who would that be?

I look from my left, no one aside from some employees that I already know can be seen. To my right, no new faces. To my back, still familiar faces and to my front... Still same old faces.

My search for the new employee has been interrupted by Master Makarov's voice.

"I want you to meet.. Laxus. He'll be our new Production Manager for a month..." Master Makarov declared and I gasp.

Fortunately my gasp was unheard because of some swooning and giggling girls.

"KYAAA We will have a very HOT Production Manager!"

"Hey Laxus.. I'm Trixie.."

Among all speaking female high-pitch giggling voices, a male voice suddenly spoke.

"Production Manager for a month? Master what is that supposed to mean?" It's our Chef.

"Yes just for a month. I have to test him and see if he can do his assigned job perfectly. After a month I will decide if he will continue with his job or not.." Master Makarov explained.

A/N: A Production Manager is involved with the planning, coordination and control of manufacturing processes. They ensure that goods and services are produced efficiently and that the correct amount is produced at the right cost and level of quality.

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