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Fro: Fro thinks so too!

Sting: LUCY WILL BE MINE!
Rose: Shut up Sting!

Sting: MAKE ME!
Rose: I OWN YOU!
Sting: No, you don't actually.

Rose: I KNOW! *Depressed*

Sting: Or the rest of Fairy Tail...

Rose: STOP RUBBING IT IN!

So, I'd like everyone to clap for Miss. Coolstoryrho, for getting VERY good placings in her last competition. And big claps for me because I came 3rd in the 1500m at the athletics carnival! And to anyone else who has succeeded in sports, academics or is just plain AWESOME you are congratulated by me! AND YOU CAN ALL HAVE A BROWNIES! Or a pie, because it's REALLY cold right now. *Shivers*

-Lucy-

I flitter around the kitchen before finding that there is only enough food for breakfast. I poke my head around the bedroom corner about to ask one of the boys if they will go to the market. When I do my eyes widen in horror. From what I can see, Laxus, Natsu and Sting have ganged up on Gajeel. Laxus is behind him, holding his arms behind his head (Like Natsu did to Lucy when they were fighting Kain). Sting and Natsu are alternating between punching him, kicking him and hurling abuse. Gajeel is smirking and growling. Each growl sends the three boys into a fit of complete and utter rage. Cobra is watching them while Wendy's eyes are wide open with fear.

"OI! CUT IT OUT!" I yell. They freeze and turn to me. Laxus drops Gajeel, who doesn't seem to be hurt, on the ground, Sting flops onto one of the beds and Natsu walks over to stand beside me. "What are you-?" I shake my head. "Never mind, I'm afraid to ask." I look at the partly destroyed bedroom, I guess Gajeel put up a pretty good fight before Laxus finally got him. "You and you." I say pointing to Cobra and Sting. "Go to the market and buy more food for us." They start to complain but I cut them off with a look that says, don't fuck with me. "You." I continue, jabbing Natsu in the chest with a finger. "Are going to go and buy more sheets to replace the ones you destroyed."

"We didn't…" I gesture to the ripped sheets and floating feathers and he frowns. "When did that happen?"

I sigh. "Do you seriously not notice when you're wreaking things?"

He grins at me. "Nope."

"I swear, I will tell Erza everything about this when we get home."

His grin vanishes and he pales. "I'm going, I'm going!" He runs out the door, forgetting to take money with him. I slap my head, these guys and their stupidity will honestly kill me one day.

"Laxus-nii." He watches me with weary eyes. "Go with him."

"I'm not going shopping with that idiot!"

"Do you want him to pick out pink frilly stuff for you to sleep in?"

He considers for a moment, then get up, takes the money from my outstretched hand and follows Natsu. The other two leave. Gajeel wanders off to who knows where, and there's only Wendy, the Exceeds and myself.

"Wendy, please tidy up as best as you can. Carla, Lector, help her out. The rest of you, I need you to go and find a quiet, secluded spot for the boys to train."

"Why can't I go?" Asks Lector.

"You can't fly." I point out. It's true, that um… Incident with Jiemma had rendered Lector unable to fly. I see his face fall and I feel bad for bringing it up.

"Can Fro stay too?" Fro squeaks, leaping into my arms.

"You can help me." I say smiling at her.

I take Fro into the kitchen and heat up the water while I teach her how to cut bacon.

-Rouge-

I wander back to the house, hoping that Lucy's awake now and is away from Natsu. The overwhelming urge to smack him down had subsided, but could be ignited again if he was too close to her. I knew how much they cared for one another, Sting did too, he had read that issue of Sorcerer Weekly. I was the one to purchase it. I don't know why but it probably had something to do with the fact that she was on the cover. Their interview had made me depressed because, as powerful as I was, Natsu had something I could never have. Her. I wanted her. Not her body, her friendship, her warmth. I wanted to be the one she confided in and the one who knew all those things about her. For some reason unknown to me, I wanted to be the one by her side during an interview and when her relationship 'status' changed I wanted it to be because she was with me.

All these thoughts were ridiculous of course. I barely knew her, let alone was friends with her. But she hadn't been scared of me, when I had come to see her. She had smiled and laughed and her eyes had sparkled when I gave her a half-smile and darkened when I told her I was leaving. I wanted her eyes to be focused on me all the time. God I'm selfish. I had decided that it was okay if she didn't want me. If she was happy with Natsu then I was too, if she was content living her life with a man like him, then I could understand. Natsu was a little dumb, but he had good morals. He was able to protect her, he knew her boundaries and she knew his. They suited each other to a T and if that's what she wanted then I was okay with that. But, the one guy I could NEVER let her be with, was Sting. There was no way a guy like him and a girl like her could ever match up. They were similar in the fact that they were blonde and it wasn't like Sting was ugly. But before this mission, they had never even spoken to one another, the only interaction they've had was during the Grand Magic Games, and then it was only hate-filled glares. Or was it? I stop, did everyone have a snide little voice in the back of their head? You went to talk to Lucy without telling anyone, no-one knew, it is possible Sting did the same. He could've gone to talk to her and apologise like you did. I shake my head, that's not true. He had laughed at her, he had enjoyed Minerva's little show. It had sickened me, Fro wasn't too impressed either, that's also why she likes Lucy, because she defied Minerva. To tell the truth I mightn't have gone to see Lucy that day. I felt bad for her but it was Fro who had made up my mind.

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"Fro likes her Rogue. She reminds Fro of you. That look in her eyes when she faced Minerva alone. Fro thinks... you'd get along with her, if she wasn't mage of Fairy Tail."

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Fro had been speaking was she saw to be the truth and it got me thinking that, perhaps we could get along. Would we be friends? If I wasn't a Saber, and she wasn't a Fairy? Would she like me? I had wanted to see her. Not as a member of Sabertooth, or Rogue Cheney. I wanted to see her as the old me, Ryos. I felt like I could trust her with that part of me, and so, with out her knowing I gave her something special that I hadn't even trusted Sting or Fro with. I gave her an hour of my time just as Ryos Cheney. It took a while, but I finally became my old self around her, she had brought me the security that I had lacked for so long.

I hadn't been paying attention to where I was going and I smack into the front door with such force I land on my bum. I growl and stand. The door swings open and smacks me in face, sending me flying. Lucy's face pops around the doorframe and when she sees me her face contorts into a mask of guilt and apology. She hurries over and crouches beside me. I'm lying on the ground on my back in the cool grass, it was still damp with morning dew, but if I moved Lucy would think that I was fine. I wanted to see her reaction when I got hurt. Would she shove me aside, poke fun at me? Or would she remember Ryos and care for me. She crouches beside my head.

"Are you okay? I'm sorry." I get into a half-sitting position and look up at her, she hadn't brushed her hair yet and a bit of her fringe was sticking upright. Without thinking, I raise a hand and untangle the knot with two fingers I smooth it down over her forehead and let my fingers trail down the side of her cheek. When the tip of my fingers reach her chin I realise what I've just done and they stop, still touching her just slightly, eyes wide open in fear that I've done something forbidden. But… Her eyes are partly closed and her breathing is normal. Is this okay? Will she let me do this?

-Lucy-

I run to him and crouch next to his head.

"Are you okay? I'm sorry." It doesn't look like he's hurt but he has the strangest expression on his face. Then, slowly he lifts his hand and reaches for my hair. I'd forgotten to brush it this morning so it must've looked a mess. Carefully, with two fingers he untangles a knot in my fringe and smooths it over my forehead again. My eyes slips slightly shut, I hadn't been touched this way in a long time. Not since my mother was alive, I wouldn't allow it. But with Rogue, it felt… Right. His fingers caress my cheek and the corner of my mouth turns up slightly. Rogue's heat again, was different. Natsu's was searing, Sting's had been natural but compared to Rogue's he was cold. Rogue felt like the heat I had been missing. The same temperature as my mother. Unconsciously I raise a hand to meet his fingers, but before they can make contact he drops his fingers. I open my eyes, he's trying to sit up properly, but if he did that our faces would be millimeters apart. Why… Oh, Mating Season. Sorry Rogue. I shift away from him, when he's standing he tugs at my arms to help me up.

"Do…" He's voice is quiet and he doesn't seem to be breathing properly.

"Rogue?" I step closer in concern. "Hey are you okay?"

He shakes his head. "Fine." His voice is muffled.

I step closer, bodies almost touching and I put my hand to his head. He stiffens under my touch and I drop my hand quickly. "Sorry. I was just checking if you… You don't have a fever at any rate!" I say with forced cheerfulness. I turn around in embarrassment but he grabs my wrist.

"No. Don't…" I look back at him. His eyes are pleading for me to understand. What? What are you trying to tell me Rogue? He lets go. "I wasn't expecting you to do that is all, Sting he… He's not as gentle as you." He smiles and I stare. That was the first time I ever really saw him smile. That one second held so much purity and innocence. A smile so similar to Natsu's that I couldn't help but want to make him smile again. "I was going to ask… If you needed help." I must've looked confused because he stumbles with his words. "With cooking breakfast." He clarifies.

"Sure!" I tell him. "That'd be great, Sting said you're the one who does the cooking."

He shrugs. "A little."

"Great! It'd be nice to have some company in the kitchen for once." I take hold of his hand and lead him into the kitchen.

-Wendy-

I watch the two of them walk back into the house. I had already decided that I was on 'Team Rogue' Cobra and I had talked about it. Well, I thought he talked. He couldn't decide on 'Team Natsu' or 'Team Laxus.' Natsu, he would be the logical choice for Lucy since they are best friends and everything, but he's not really the kind and sensitive person Lucy needs. Laxus is her Niichan, enough said. I knew Sting had kissed Lucy and that made me think he was totally unsuitable for the task of being her mate. However, when mated a Dragon will to practically anything to keep their female satisfied. So, I guess, in the end, the choice… Is Lucy's.

-Lucy-

I set Rogue up in the kitchen and after a few minutes of boiling what felt like 50 eggs, I decide to check on Wendy. I put the kettle on and go into the bedroom, she hasn't made much progress. In fact, she's lying on the bed reading the book Levy had given me.

"What are you doing?"

"Reading." She replies, she looks up at me. "You know about…" She lowers her voice. "You know what right?"

I nod. "Yeah."

"I'm… affected."

I laugh at her choice of words. "I figured as much."

Carla smirks. "You and Rogue were getting pretty cozy out there."

I do a double take and Lector starts laughing. "You and Rogue? Sting's gonna be so pissed!"

"We were not!" I protest, blushing furiously, well aware that Rogue could hear every word.

"I am on Team Rogue!" Wendy announces. I stare at her. "Cobra's not, he can't decide on Team Natsu, or Team-" I clap a hand over her mouth.

"Don't go around saying things like that!" I hiss at her. Her laughter is muffled by my hand.

I hear the kettle whistling and return to the kitchen. "This better be clean by the time I get back Missy!" I call over my shoulder. I walk into the kitchen, not paying any attention to my surroundings. I pick up the kettle and hold in my bare hands for a full 30 seconds before I scream.

"Lucy!" Rogue turns and I drop the kettle. He grabs me and lifts me off the ground just before the kettle smashes on the ground and boiling water splashes all over my bare feet.

"Are you okay?" He asks me.

I nod, but tears prick my eyes and he brushes my hair away from my face. He puts me on the bench, I flinch, realising that this was were Sting had kissed me. "Stay." He says firmly. He goes and sticks his hands under cold water, which confuses me. Shouldn't I be doing that? Fro waddles over and touches my knee.

"Lucy okay?" She asks. I smile.

"Yep." I'm lying, the pain is incredible. Rogue comes over with ice wrapped in a cloth. His hands were a little cooler than they were before.

"Your hands are cold." I tell him.

"I put them under cold water. It'd be uncomfortable for you if I were touching your burnt hands with my warm ones."

Oh. He places the invented icepack on my hands and I flinch at first but sigh in relief a moment later.

"Better?" I nod.

"A little."

"I'll clean it up." He leaves and returns with a towel and goes about mopping up the water. When it's done he just continues cooking as if nothing had happened. He glances over regularly and changes the ice every 10 minutes. It's not like it's the first time I've been burnt. Natsu's flames have gone haywire plenty of times, but each time either Gray or- I could've smacked myself in the head. Wendy. I try and get off the counter but I have to use my hands and each time I set them on the bench top it aches something fierce.

"Um… Rogue." Immediately, he abandons the bread and walks over to me. He takes my hands in his and looks at them. The angry red has died down and they are now a sort of pink.

"Hurting?"

"Wendy can heal…" I say not believing I hadn't thought of her sooner.

"Need help getting down?" He asks.

"Yeah."

Carefully he puts his hands under my arms and lifts me off the top of the counter. I thank him and go to the bedroom again.

-Rogue-

Silly girl. I nearly had a heart attack. I keep buttering bread, leaving a few slices aside for Lucy, knowing she wouldn't get any if I did't reserve some for her. I fry bacon, eggs sausages, mushrooms, pour juice, set the table. Wash the frying pan and make some pancakes. I wonder where the others are? Lucy comes in when I'm cleaning up. She's smiling again so she must be feeling better but I can't help but want to take a look. Taking care not to startle her, I take her soft hands in mine and stare at them. Completely healed. She should have remembered about Wendy sooner. Though, I should have to. If she were my mate, I'd have to take better care of her. My concern must've shown on my face because after a moment I hear her call my name.

"Rogue?" I look at her. I step closer and we are almost touching. I can't look away from her eyes, they are mesmerising. I inhale her scent, desperately wanting more, but afraid to take it. I was saved from my dilemma by a pink haired fairy bursting into the kitchen calling for 'Luce.' I drop her hands and step away. But it was clear he'd seen, and I was about to get my ass kicked.

DONE! *Puts arms behind head and leans back, only to fall off her chair* This is my longest one yet! I got a request from someone but I can't remember who… *Looks suspiciously at all of you* who asked for some RoLu moments because they couldn't remember any in previous chapters. On a side note HAPPY ANZAC DAY! I FINISHED THIS AT EXACTLY 12:00 which make it the 25 of April which is ANZAC Day. Please review or no updates for you! (Imagine me singing this in a TOTALLY annoying tone)

Much Love,

Rose-chan