Chapter 15: Lunch
Disclaimer: Obviously I do not own Fairy Tail and its characters.
A/N: I am very SORRY for updating so late.
And to Oliver just so you know I am actually a Girl. No need for the Mister. Haha.
I got my idea for this chapter when I was on my way home and suddenly it began raining cats and dogs. The rain is so intense that even with my umbrella I was still dripping wet when I reached my place.
Soo.. that's the story How. Hohoho. I'm just in the mood to share. :D
And YAY! Finally my thesis is finished!
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Indulge!
* Overseeing the production process.
* Drawing up a production schedule.
* Ensuring that the production is cost effective.
* Making sure that products are produced on time and are of good quality.
* Working out the human and material resources needed.
* Estimating costs and setting the quality standards.
* Monitoring the production processes and adjusting schedules as needed.
* Being responsible for the selection and maintenance of equipment.
* Monitoring product standards and implementing quality-control programmes.
GAH! Those are part of my job and imagine? It's my first day at work and the old man is already torturing me with this endless work! This is ridiculous! How can he expect a single man to do all this work by himself?
I scratched the back of my head while my eyes unconciously darted at the clock hanging at the wall opposite of my desk. It's ten minutes before our break. For the past few hours I've been reading the reports of the past production manager and it appears that the ex-production manager left me with many work to do. HAH! One thing is for sure -it will give me many sleepless nights and hard working days.
I closed my eyes for awhile. Hmm.. I wonder, What is she doing right now? Suddenly a thought came into my mind. A very wonderful thought!
With my new found energy I left my office and went downstairs since my office is located at the second floor just like gramps' and the other employees of this resto.
Upon reaching the ground floor my eyes quickly searched for a certain white-haired beauty and when I finally found her I happily made a beeline towards her.
"Hey.." I greeted her and she jumps in surprise.
"Oh! It's you!" Mirajane replied.
"I'm just thinking if we could you know uhmm.. eat lunch together?" I asked her while scratching the back of my neck.
"Lunch? Oh.. You're a staff so your break is at twelve right?" She asked me in return.
I nod.
"The service crews and chefs has different time of lunch since we can't leave the costumers unattended." She informed me.
I blinked.
"So.. What time is your lunch? I can wait." I inquired.
"Mine is always at eleven." She replied casually.
"You already ate without me!" I exclaimed.
"Why? I'm not required to eat with you and even if we have the same lunch breaks I still cannot eat with you." She informed in a as-a-matter-of-factly way.
"You don't want to eat with me?" I said, hurt is evident through my voice.
"No dumbass! I always bring my own lunch just like some crew here and I know you can't cook so obviously you'll just buy some food outside or here which will take some time and I can't afford to waste time since I have to work for a living." She explained.
"Excuse me but I have a table to serve." She added and within a second she's gone.
Sigh. And here I am thinking that I can finally have a lovely lunch with her. Everyday.
But oh.. There's still hope.
I am currently descending the stairs while whistling a happy tune. After the lunch event yesterday I quickly made the necessary actions.
First, I talked to gramps and requested if I can have my lunch earlier than it should be. So I can finally eat with her.
And second, I prepared my own lunch. So I can finally eat with her. Everyday.
"Heeeey Mira~" I said in a sing-song voice while making my way towards her. She's probably going to the locker room since I met her down the stairs.
She looked at me for a moment. "What?"
And excitedly I showed her my lunchbox. A plain black lunchbox.
She frowns. "I told you I can't have a lunch wit-" but before she can finish her sentence I cut her off.
"Naah. Don't worry Almighty Laxus has fixed everything. Let's eat." I said.
"What is that?" She asked looking very suspicious.
What is suspicious about my lunch?
"It's my lunch." I simply answered.
"Is it edible?" She further inquire.
We are currently at the locker room. I found out that Mirajane eats here because it's more convenient and.. peaceful. While the other crew are downstairs.
"Of course it's edible! I cooked it for myself!" I said smugly.
HAH! Although I almost burned my kitchen. Almost. Atleast I was able to cook though it's colored black because it's burned.
Reluctantly she nods. She looks still unconvince and I have to convince her with my cooking ability.
Characteristic's of Mirajane's Ideal Boyfriend:
1. He should have a good Educational Backround. Check. √
2. Knows how to Cook.
I took the first bite of my master piece. And..
And..
PWE! Dammit. PWE! PWE! PWE!
"Hey Laxus! Are you alright?" Mirajane asked me quickly handing me a bottle of water and tapping my back.
Hah! Darn. I think I'm almost poisoned, luckily I was able to spit it all.
"Are you alright?" I look up at a very concerned Mirajane who is still tapping me at my back.
"Y-Yes. Thank you." I said.
"Good." She said obviously relieved.
"Here. Let's just share my lunch." She kindly offered.
"What? No. I'll just bu-"
"I insist."
And so we share a very delicous, mouth-watering, edible, nonpoisonous lunch.
It was now six in the afternoon and I am still at my office. My work ended an hour ago but I have decided to stay. Mirajane's shift will end at seven so I'll just wait for her.
When the clock signals seven I made my way outside the locker room where I think where she is.
I leaned at the wall and closed my eyes. Two days of work and I'm already dead tired. When I heard footsteps I quickly opened my eyes expecting to see a familiar pair of blue eyes, but I was met with a pair of brown eyes.
"Hey Laxus.." She greeted me with a high-pitched voice and I quirk a brow. She knows my name?
"I'm Leila.. Crew." She said lifting a hand in front of me.
"I see." I said nonchalantly not bothering to accept the handshake she was offering. She already knows my name so I guess I don't have to introduce myself anymore. Ne?
"Are you going home now?" She asked again with the same high-pitch voice that I found irritating. Very irritating.
Yes. Leave me alone. Is the response that I badly want to tell but I stopped myself.
"Where's your way? Can I go home with you?" She continued. Very straight forward.
"Laxus?" A familiar voice interrupted us. I quickly turn my head at Mirajane's direction.
"Mira what took you so long?" I asked her.
"Huh? You're waiting for me?" She replied clearly confuse.
"Ofcourse. Come on let's go." And I grab her hand and started dragging her downstairs, towards the restaurants main door.
"Ah bye Leila!" I heard her bid farewell while waving her free hand.
Once we are outside. We are met with the heavy downpour of rain.
"Ah do you have an umbrella?" I asked Mirajane.
"Yes. You? Did you bring your car?" She replied.
"No." Is my short answer.
"Let's just share this." She offered raising her umbrella.
And with that we started walking in the rain while sharing a single umbrella. My right hand is holding the umbrella while my left is wrapped around her shoulders protectively.
Hey hey hey! I'm not taking advantage. It's just that there is only little space under this tiny umbrella.
Once we reached her home we are already soaking wet, Mirajane's umbrella has no use against the heavy downpour of the rain.
"Come inside for awhile." She offered which I gladly accept.
Once inside she quickly gave me a towel and a pair of Elfman's clothes. I am now comfotably sitting at their sofa sipping a hot coffee while watching the television. The rain outside is still pounding hard and I found out form the news anchor that there is a storm.
"Ah Laxus-nii? The food is ready let's eat." Lisanna invited me.
"Ah sorry to bother you." I said embarrased.
"It's no big deal come!" She insisted.
The table is full of deliciously smelling food causing an involuntary sound from my stomach.
"Hungry?" Mirajane asked me smiling emerging from the kitchen with a bowl of soup in hand.
"A little. I'll help you with that." I said but she quickly declined my offer and just instructed me to sit.
Once all the preparations are made and all of us are sitting on the table we began to eat.
Hmm. This is incomparable to the dish I made. If you could even call it a dish.
For a moment all you can hear is the occational clink and clanks of the spoons until Lisanna suddenly spoke.
"Laxus-nii I suggest you just sleep here since it's raining so hard and the streets are already flooding." She said.
"Ah.. Don't worry it's fine I'll just ride a cab." I said.
"Come on don't be shy! Just stay here." Lisanna retorted.
"Yeah.. After all a Man should not be shy!" Came Elfman's gruff voice.
"Hmm.. Even Elf-nii agrees. How about you Mira-nee?" Lisanna asked directing her attention to her older sister.
"It's fine with me.." She answered almost whispering.
"So it's settled then! Laxus-nii will stay here for a sleepover!" Lisanna proclaimed cheerfully without even asking for my consent.
A sleepover? Not bad.
A/N: I already typed the rest of the chapters before the rain idea popped in. So..
Reviews are much appreciated. :)
I love rainy days!