Chapter 3 has actually been done a while, just now getting to post it! Sorry! Anyway, hope that you enjoy! And thank you everyone who reviewed and liked the story! Until next time!

Endearment

Chapter 3

Lucy couldn't help but giggle as Cobra nudged his nose against hers, pulling her closer. Actually, nearly into his lap as they slung insults at one another from their spot in Fairy Tail. Ignoring the gaping mouths around them at the obvious displays of affection with the off tone slings.

The only thing that was breaking the guild's stupor was the other dragon slayers, who were busy laughing their asses off from the remaining guild members reactions. Cobra had pulled off the biggest shock of the century, and no way was any of the slayers going to let anyone live it down.

Cobra had walked in with Lucy at his side, his marks on her visible but neither of them paid no mind as Mira hit the floor in a dead faint. Instead they just bickered and bantered like they had when Cobra had first joined the guild, all while the members around them tried to figure everything out.

Cana had actually dropped her barrel of alcohol, staring at the blonde woman in shock. Having not expected her to be so nonchalant about the fact that Cobra had marked her like crazy, telling everyone about their love making the night before, especially since the usual whisper of something sexual had her going as red as Erza's hair.

Makarov could only stare before giving a grin and attempting to wake Mira before leaving her alone and fetching himself some alcohol to celebrate. Thankful that his brats had overcome their differences and were happy together. Also the thought that little brats might be running around had him beaming.

Erza and Jellal were blushing and unable to meet one another's gaze. Erza nearly traumatized that Lucy would be so bold as to let those marks show without a hint of shame. While Jellal was silently cursing his old teammate for getting his girl before he could get Erza. Not to mention both of them were trying to arrange some sort of 'protective' talk to give to Cobra later.

Gray was indifferent to the situation, but was wincing since Juvia was now clung to his side. Muttering about the defeat of a 'love rival' and also congratulating the blonde woman for finally getting someone for herself.

Levy was blushing hard, recalling everything that had happened to her when Gajeel had finally mated with her. Causing an all to familiar laugh to come from the iron dragon slayer as he draped a muscular arm around her.

Natsu was snickering like crazy, beaming in joy since his teammate was so happy. As well as Cobra, who he knew held a lot of baggage over his head when he didn't need to. All the while keeping a hand over Happy's mouth so the little blue furball didn't either get himself killed with a retort, or just ruin the moment for the two.

Wendy was smiling at them, her legs kicking in the air as she studied them. Thankful that they were able to keep their previous relationship, just become closer together. Even Caral was smiling happily for the two.

Laxus had just stared for a moment before giving a smirk and raising his tankard to the two in a silent cheer. While his teammates could only stare on in shock just like the rest of the guild.

Cobra smirked as Lucy giggled. He knew that everyone's reactions were making her day and then some. She had expected them to be shocked, but not to this extent.

"I just can't understand. Why are they so surprised at this?" She whispered, snuggling into his chest as some members choked at the obvious public display. He huffed before leaning back and resting a hand on her lower back.

"Because, they knew only of our little banters. No one suspected us to show this level of affection for someone they love. Well, you to some degree, but not from me." He whispered, pressing a quick kiss to her temple. Smirking as he heard Mira squeal before hitting the floor again. That was the third time it had happened now, and he didn't think that it would ever get old.

"Oi, we get it. You two are lovers now. Can you please take it somewhere else so I can sleep." Midnight grumbled, causing him to smirk over his shoulder at the narcoleptic man.

"Jealous?" Cobra shot out, huffing in amusement when the man shook his head before lowering it onto the table.

"Happy for ya. But hearing Mira squeal, as well as sensing people looking over this way to view you two is making it hard to sleep." He grumbled, and Cobra focused on Lucy as she twisted around him.

"Sorry Midnight. You know you can still slip into my apartment if you need to." She stated, and that was all it took for the man to stand and accept the key she was holding out to him. Cobra gave a hum before looking at the man.

"Except whenever I'm ov..."

"You don't have to even finish that. Like I could sleep if you two were going at it like rabbits."

Cobra could only laugh with the rest of the guild as Lucy gave a squeak and blushed brightly. Leave it to the most quiet member of the guild to put everything back together!

"Oi! Lucy, you better come over here and tell me every detail!" Cana shouted out, and Cobra smirked down at Lucy as she gave a sigh.

"Well, looks like the fun is over." She muttered, smirking when he nipped her nose.

"At least until tonight." He purred, laughing when she bolted from his lap, the tip of her ears red. Smirking as she moved to the bar, he blinked as Jellal and Erza suddenly began to approach him as one. Yup, looked like the guild had finally gotten over their shock. Now he just had to hope that these two wouldn't skin him alive.