(A/N) One more day until my mid test is over! I saw this chapter can be done with a few more typing so I can't help it…. Anyway, here you go the new chapter cx I cannot assure what you think of this chapter because… I'm actually not sure myself either about this one =w= And I don't have time to re read this before updating because it's still my mid test period actually…
DISCLAMER! MASHIMA OWN FAIRY TAIL!
English is my second language so I apologize for any grammar or spellings mistake!
Lucy coughed a little, trying to understand completely what Erza just said. "So you're asking me to help you…"
"Choosing clothes." Erza answered, quite tired of the same reaction over and over again. She asked Levy and Juvia too before and they gave a same reaction.
"Are you sure you don't want to go to a doctor?" She heard that many times too. She's getting tired of it, really.
"You know, I'm not sick. Why does everyone keeps saying the same things over and over again?" She sighed.
"But this is Erza we're talking about! A Titania who never paid attention to even tie her hair except for sport time. I repeat, NEVER." Lucy exclaimed and then she gave her a questioning eyebrow, "Do you fall in love with someone?" Erza sighed, she knew it.
Erza, unaware of it, was pretty well known in school. A pretty, rare scarlet hair, beautiful eyes and curves, and her fierce yet kind personality are all beyond perfect. Sadly, she never really interested in love and really careful of making a wall with guys. The only guys she's really close with maybe her childhood friends, Natsu and Gray.
"It's not that. I just want to wear a nice outfit since he invited me and all." Erza explained, trying to keep the 'love' part wasn't being said by her. It would be a dangerous topic change.
"Who is he?"
"Jellal." Erza swore she felt like she just signed her death wish. And she was right.
Lucy widened her eyes, "Don't tell me you and Jellal-"
"I told you it's not like that!" Erza was sure her cheeks rivaled her hair. She even could feel her cheeks getting warmer every second. She cleared her throat to calm herself down, "What I mean is, I want to search for clothes since he already planned everything out and invited me to-"
"To a date."
"To go out in Sunday." Erza corrected, glaring at her blonde friend. "And is it that weird for a girl to choose clothes to go out in a Sunday with a friend?"
Lucy rolled her eyes, "You're not just some girl." She said, making Erza sighed. "Whatever you say, just help me search for some clothes would you?" Erza asked.
Honestly, Erza already asked many girls she's close with to help her choose clothes. But most of them was about to boast on how girly Erza has become or how she's taken now so Lucy is the last person she could ask to.
"Okay fine. Just try some of my clothes first." Lucy answered and Erza lighten up a bit.
She nodded, "Thanks."
"The clothes are too revealing."
"No, it's too girly."
"Whoa, that's gorgeous for a party but not for a usual outing."
Erza swore she never thought that choosing clothes will be this troublesome. She never really choose a clothes to go out so…Carefully. Or rather, she prefer to go out with a classy and boyish style so she could refrain herself from many staring. Her hair is more than enough to attract attention.
"That's really nice! It suits you so much Erza!" Lucy squealed as Erza looked at herself in the mirror. She's wearing a nice short with a jeans material, a simple white tank top with a brown knitted hoodie, and a pair of flat shoes.
"Are you sure? I think this is kind of weird somehow…" Erza asked and Lucy gave a small giggle. "You will keep saying that no matter how perfect it is, trust me." She gave a smile with a lot meaning of it.
Erza gave a questioning eyebrow but choose not to ask it instead, "Okay then."
Erza yawned as she lazily sat on her bed. It's finally morning and Erza looked at the clock…
"I'M LATE!" She swore her voice could be heard from an entire house.
She quickly brushed her teeth, took a bath and ran towards the dining table, seeing her mother's confused looks.
"What's with the hurry? And why are you wearing that kind of clothes?" Her dad, Rob, asked as he looked at the clothes he never saw in Erza's clothes. It's not a bad sign, but still, it's fishy.
"Maybe Erza-nee is going on a date or something." Kagura answered nonchalantly as she took another bite of her bacon.
"D-Date?" Erza sighed as she heard her mom, Eru's voice. She's pretty sure it's going to take a while to explain.
"It's not a date, I'm just-"
"Finally! My daughter, you grown so well!"
Erza sighed, "Like I said-"
"We must take a photo to remember this moment!"
"I'm late so I'll be going now, mom! I'll be home around dinner!" Erza shouted as she already in front of the house door, putting the shoes she borrowed from Lucy. First, she's already late for her first da- I mean, for her plan with Jellal. And second, her excited mother doesn't help at all. She won't let her day ruined first thing in the morning!
Erza sighed as she looked around her. Okay, she knows from the start that her hair is quite… Attracting attention but doesn't she get too much today? And what's more, there's also girls staring this time…. And why are Jellal seems pretty pissed off today? She just wished she didn't do anything wrong.
"Are they a new model?"
"Whoa, look at the babe."
"Too bad she's taken."
"That guy is so hot! Lucky girl…"
"Uh… Jellal?" Erza tried to broke the uncomfortable silence between both of them as they walked around the park. Jellal seems in deep in thought, "Jellal? Is something wrong?" She tried once again, trying to make sure she just doesn't irritate him.
"Huh? Ah… Sorry, what was it?" He smiled but Erza know it's different from his usual smile. "I saw you're zoning out for a while now. Is something wrong?" She asked, and she felt like someone just signed her death wish.
"It's nothing." He smiled at the scarlet haired, but Erza still won't take it. She won't let her first da- I mean, her first day out with Jellal go wasted with awkward silence!
"If there's something troubling, we can just go into somewhere you want to." Erza explained truthfully, feeling unsure.
Jellal looked around, "Well… It's just that many guys are staring…" Erza blinked at what he just said. "Seems like you're attracting attention… Is that how you usually wear?" This makes Erza blush a bit at the memory of her searching for the clothes so carefully. Was it unnecessary?
She cleared her throat, "Well…. There are also many girls staring... How about we just find something to make us not really… I don't know, feeling like a clown?" She suggested, hoping her idea might works somehow. Well…. At least Jellal seems pretty relieved, which makes Erza pretty glad.
She looked around and saw a jacket shop, and Oh My God! There's a brand new Heart Kreuz jacket on stock! And it's for male! Perfect! "Hey Jellal, we should go there firs-"
"Okay, we should make you wear something first. Let's go searching for a scarf." Erza blinked at the sudden notice from the blue haired. Was he that eager to make her cover up? Well, she's not.
"We could choose for you first, you know." Erza suggested, but Jellal shook his head. "I'm used to girls staring at me. Just make the guys go away first." Somehow, Erza felt like she better go along with it.
"Well, do you find the shop yet?" She asked and Jellal grabbed her hand, which surprise her with the sudden move.
"I know a shop around the park that's pretty popular. Ultear and Meredy dragged me there most of the time." He explained which makes Erza chuckled a bit. His childhood friends are too amazing.
"Sure, let's go there."
A sound of someone just opened the door of the shop stopping the old woman, Mrs. Spetto from doing anything she's doing. Especially when she seen the visitor.
"Welcome Jellal-kun. Oh my, it's a rare sight for you to come here without Ultear or Meredy." She smiled and Jellal smile back at her. "Yes, I'm searching for a scarf for this girl today."
"Oh my, what a pretty girl you have here. Is this your girlfriend?"
Erza has a tint of pink on her cheeks, mix of shyness and cold. She smiled at the old woman in front of her, "My name is Erza." Making sure nobody saw it, Jellal smiled a bit at the fact of Erza didn't deny their misunderstand relationship.
"You also have a pretty voice, ah~ How I wish I could be young again." She laughed a little. "So you're searching for a scarf right? Right timing we just stocked a new style." She smiled as she gave her the new scarf. "It can also cover your cleavage so it's perfect!" She smiled and Erza looked at the new scarf.
"This is from Heart Kreuz." She explained, and Erza looked a bit excited. It's the name of her favorite brand! The scarf is a long one, knitted, and made with a good material. The color is pastel creamy brown, making it match perfectly with the brown knitted cardigan Erza's wearing right now.
"I'm buying it, please." Erza smiled as she decided on the scarf. Hell, it's like love in first sight!
"Okay, the total is $13.90 please." Spetto-san smiled and Erza nodded as she put out her wallet. She's about to pay when there's a larger hand that gave the money first. "I'll pay it."
Erza raise an eyebrow as she stared at the blue haired guy, "I can pay for myself. You don't have to be so generous." She explained but Jellal didn't give her explaining a second chance.
"Just think I'm feeling generous today." He smiled and Erza pouted a bit, doesn't like feeling like she's on quite a lot of debt to the guy.
Well, she knows Jellal even if they just know each other for a short time. She knows how he had million of reasons to make her give up and let him pay, so she had a better idea.
"Wear it. And make sure you cover your…" Jellal looked at her, feeling a bit uncomfortable on what he's going to say. "Cleavage." Jellal said as he looked away, and Erza blushed a bit. She really shouldn't choose her clothes so earnestly!
Well, she's wearing a cardigan but her chests are just too…. Bothersome to hide. The tank top aren't helping too much.
"It matches you perfectly!" Spetto old granny clapped both of her hands as she looked at the scarlet haired girl, smiling at her. "I'm actually giving you a bit discount for a new couple." She winked and both of Erza and Jellal blush a bit, still unused of the tittle no matter how many times they heard it.
As they walked out the shop, Erza felt a bit relieved that Jellal's mood seems brighten again. But it disappointed her a bit on how he said he doesn't really need anything to cover himself. Well, some part is true because he wear a jacket and long pants already though… Maybe his face is just really attracting.
And even though Erza don't know why, she doesn't find girls staring at Jellal are better than guys staring at her.
As they walked in comfortable silence, Jellal was the first to break it. "Do you want to go to any ride?" He asked and Erza looked around. She stared at the roller coaster, which she found very interesting. Since she was little, she always loved a ride like that. It's thrilling and fun.
But well, she doesn't know if Jellal find rides like that is fun. He's not the type to talk so bluntly about his dislike, especially when someone wants it. And the lines can takes hours which won't be fun at all.
Jellal looked at the scarlet haired, which is staring at the ride for a good minute for now. He's not really into those kinds of things, but it doesn't mean he can't handle things like that. "Let's go ride the roller coaster." He smiled as Erza looked pretty excited and glad. Seems like Jellal is fine with fast and dangerous rides.
Okay, Erza don't know anymore. She's really excited to ride the roller coaster but she was not having fun on all the stares are, mostly girls. She don't know if she's regretting her decision or not anymore. It seems Jellal doesn't really mind the stares, and she herself, also a bit confused on why she's abnormally bothered by it. She's used to stares. Well, maybe because it's mostly girls right now.
Jellal narrowed his eyes, looking at Erza, who unconsciously sighed. "Are you thirsty? I want to buy drinks so do you want one?" Jellal asked as he recognized Erza's sigh. "Or you want to be the one to buy it and I'll wait in the line?" He suggested and Erza gave him a little smile.
"No, I'll just wait in the line. I don't really know the places in this park actually. Here's the money." She explained and Jellal smiled back at her. "I told you I'm feeling generous today, I'll pay for yours as well."
Erza was at loss and without her realize, Jellal was already lost in sight. Okay, she's on debt with him again, which for Erza, wasn't pleasing at all. She doesn't want to make Jellal's kindness as advantage of her. Jeez, she also has money and she's not so stingy.
While she's waiting, she knows how lesser girls are staring but guys are. Well, it feels better than before but it's not really pleasing how there's some guys who are smirking behind her. She can feel it without turning around.
"Hey girl, you're alone? We're also alone." The groups of guys are coming near her. Oh jeez, what a bother.
"We're actually searching for company… Want to assist us and drink together?" One of the guy smirked and Erza tried her best to ignore them, which failed when the other guy grabbed her arm and tried to take her out of the line.
"C'mon, must be bored waiting in line, right?" Erza twitched. They all are reeks of smokes and alcohol, which are so displeasing for her. She was about to punch the guy in the face when someone beat her to it.
"Sorry, she's taken." A familiar blue hair flash make her widened her eyes in surprise. Well, he's sweating a lot, which means he's running when he saw some guys picking out her from the distance.
"Seriously? I thought she could be our perfect target after a long time."
"Tch, what a letdown. Let's go."
Jellal looked at Erza worriedly, looking at the mark on her arm. The guy really grabbed her tight. He really wants to punch that guy in the face now! "Sorry, here's your drink. I think we should give up for this ride." He explained and Erza doesn't feel like refusing. It looks Jellal was panting so hard, he must be running as fast as he could last time. And anyway, the group of guys before was clearly ruining her mood to ride right now honestly.
"A-Anyway, since I was the one that choose the first ride, it's your turn." She tried to lighten up the atmosphere. She doesn't want her first da- Erm… I mean, first time going out with Jellal go wrong.
Jellal looked at her, "Are you sure? I mean, the first plan was ruined so if you want to, you can-"
"No, I'm fine." Erza reassured, smiling at him genuinely. She felt bad on how generous Jellal being to her. It's not that she hates it, but she doesn't want to be the advantage of it. "You can choose any place you want to. I'm fine with any ride, as long as it's not a child ride or baby ride." She joked, which makes Jellal laughed softly.
He smiled, "Okay, if you say so…"
Erza never thought she would ever show her pathetic self to anybody. Especially Jellal. The place is dark, it's creepy, and there are lots of things scary enough to turn her into as stiff as a stone! This place is just too full of surprise. And Erza never likes surprise.
"Are you alright? You look pale, do you have a fever?" Jellal asked, checking her temperature with his hand. "You don't seem to have any fever…."
Erza looked at the concern look Jellal gave to her, "I'm fine I'm just-" She was about to complete what she want to say until she felt something touched her legs. GULP! Erza took a deep breath before slowly looking down below and…
"Give me my legs back…" The ghost muttered, which makes Erza dropped a cold sweat, "GET AWAY FROM ME!" She shouted in reflects, kicked the ghost and quickly ran towards the different direction from the exit.
"Wait- Erza!" Jellal shouted as he ran towards her, but she's in too much panic to realize or even noticed anything around her. What makes her that much afraid of ghost? Gosh, who would expect that? Not Jellal.
Jellal tried to grab Erza's hand, to calm her. "Erza, calm down! He tried and Erza seems to realize his voice.
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"Jellal?"
Erza swore she's screwed than ever right now. First, she just showed her weakness on someone beside her family. Second, that person is Jellal. Which is not helping at all. Third, now she's alone with an awkward silence with Jellal! Oh Mavis, have mercy.
She really doesn't want their first time going out to be such an awkward one, so she was about to start a conversation, until Jellal beat her to it. "Uh… I want to apologize for going to the haunted house… I never really knew you hate, you know, those things…." He started, but that makes Erza blinked a few times, trying to understand what he's sorry for.
"It's actually part of my fault, since I didn't say anything beforehand, and I made such a mess, sorry." Erza answered, making Jellal looked at her and chuckled.
"Well, I guess we can say it's both of our faults then? To make it fair." He smiled, and Erza smiled in response.
"I guess we can let it that way."
One thing Erza sure of, she think taking her free time for this isn't such a waste after all.
(A/N) Hahaha, I think this chapter might not be that good after all? XD And 1 more review until I reached 40 reviews omg you guys need to keep it up! You guys are amazing. I hope we can reach 45 or maybe even 50 before White Day =w= I'll make the White Day one longer depends on your reviews~
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