A/N: Hey everyone! I really want to thank all my supporters for this story for following and reviewing throughout. I can't thank you enough and for that, I'm sorry that I took longer than usual again to update the story. I'll stop yapping so you guys can go ahead and read this chapter(:

Chapter 13

Lucy's POV

The Grand Magic Games has finally come to an end. With no surprise, Sabertooth won the games and were crowned champions and the strongest guild this year. The whole crowd cheered upon the commentators announcing their win. Taking second were Lamia Scale followed by Mermaid Heel, Diamond Hearts, Blue Pegasus, Twilight Orge and Quatro Cerberus. As for Tigers Claw, they were immediately disqualified from the games after they went into custody.

With them behind bars, life went back to as it was before they came into the picture. I resumed my journalism job, taking down notes as mages after mages take on the battlefield while Sting, well let's just say he doesn't want to leave my side at all. He stuck around while I did my work, saying that he could support his guild no matter where he was. Deep down, I was actually happy.

After the closing ceremony, Sabertooth decided to head towards a bar for some drinks and good food to celebrate. I even got dragged along though I persistently kept telling Sting that I desperately needed to get back and start on my article. So much for trying to be cute by accentuating my assets but failed. Damn, and I could tell it actually almost worked.

So here am I sitting in the bar as Sabertooth were enjoying their time being loud and rowdy. Orga was cheering his drink with Rufus, Yukino was talking to Rogue and Frosch, Minerva was enjoying her drink while Lector and Sting were currently having a food competition. I couldn't help but to smile at seeing them all happy. It actually made me feel that I was part of them already.

"You know we're not going to be here anymore right?" Minerva's voice broke me out of my thoughts, making me look at her. I blinked at her in confusion. "The games are over so we'll most probably set foot off tomorrow." My mouth formed an 'O' after it dawned on me. Sting would no longer be by my side. I covered up my sadness by putting on a fake smile.

"That's great isn't it? I bet you guys can't wait to get home."

"That face won't work on me you know?" Immediately, I heaved out a sigh before looking down and grabbing the hem of my skirt.

"I know." I pressed on. "I know." I clenched the hem of my skirt into my hands. "But what can I do?" I looked up at Minerva and gave her a small smile. "All I can do is support and encourage him." I saw Minvera's eyes turned wide. She opened her mouth, as if about to say something but stopped when Sting hang his arm around my shoulder.

"Lucy…." Sting wailed. "Can you believe it? Lector beat me!" Minerva wanted to speak up again but I shook my head quickly to stop her. She closed her mouth and I took the opportunity to giggle upon Sting's silliness though deep down, the sadness of him not being around after tomorrow was eating me up.

"It's getting pretty late Sting. I think I should head back first." I grabbed hold of Sting's arm that slung around my shoulders and brought it down.

"Right now?"

"Yeah, I'm pretty tired already. You can continue to stay here Sting. I'm fine with going back by myself." I rubbed the back of my neck nervously as I spoke. "Well, see you-" I stopped when Sting entwined his fingers around mine. I looked up at him and he was smiling widely at me.

"What kind of boyfriend lets his girlfriend go back alone?" I could feel the blush creeping up my cheeks.

"But what about-"

"They can handle themselves. Let's go." Sting said as he dragged me along behind him, exiting the bar. Before the bar door closed on me, I saw Minerva mouthed the words 'Talk to him' to me.

We didn't talk along the walk back to my place though. We seemed to be pretty contented holding hands and enjoying the quietness of the town. It was not as noisy as the past few days since the grand magic games has ended. I kept stealing glances at Sting, seeing his handsome features and how happy he looks. My heart clenched when the thought of not being able to see it anymore.

"We're here." Sting announced the arrival of my place and we both came to a stop. We're here already? I unknowingly clenched my fists feeling frustrated that my walk back home was shorter than expected. I haven't gotten the chance to talk to him yet. Are we going to part ways like this? No Lucy. You got to talk to him now. "Lucy?"

"Are you going back tomorrow?" I asked with my eyes on the ground.

"What are you talking about Lucy?"

"I'm talking about going back to your guild." I finally plucked up my courage to look at him in the eye. "You're going right?" Sting blinked at me in confusion.

"Of course I am. I'm a guild master Lucy, I need to head back." I just scoffed upon his answer. "What's up Lucy?"

"Of course you will." I turned around and face the door of my apartment. "I guess this is goodbye then." I was about to grab the door knob but Sting beat me to it.

"Lucy." I just continued to stare at the door knob. "Look at me." But I didn't thus causing him to grab me by my shoulders so that he could turn me to face him. "Lucy, look at me." And this time, I obliged. I couldn't deny that his blue eyes were piercing through my brown ones. Soon he closed the gap between us and kissed me on the lips. Immediately, I reciprocated by closing my eyes and the next thing I knew, we were in my apartment.

Sting closed the door with his feet before he pushed me against the wall gently yet rough. He kissed me fiercely and I didn't go back down on the fight as I too kissed him back fiercely. Our tongues were feeling each other up before his hands went under my thighs, lifting me up which I automatically wrapped my legs around his waist. When Sting pulled away from my mouth, it was like my brain switched back to the conversation that we were having before.

"Sting…" I moaned as he went to nip against my neck. "Stop, please…" I begged through my haggard breathing. He pulled away and look at me with such steamy eyes.

"Why?" He asked before moving just above my ear. "You don't like it?" Feeling his hot breath against my ear was making me groaned in pleasure. He managed to lick the sensitive spot at my ear, causing me to shiver against his arms.

"N-no." I managed to squeak out. He then moved away from my ear and began to nuzzle his nose between my breasts. He was so close yet so far. I decided to push away our conversation that we had earlier and pursue further on our current moment instead. I moved my hands and encircled them around his shoulders, making him pull away to look up at me. I swooped down and kissed him on the lips again.

We kissed each other fiercely once again until Sting pulled my shirt or do I mean tore it away. He broke our kiss and went to nip on one of my breasts. I screamed at the sudden sensation. It was wonderful yet torturing. I wanted to feel more of him. I started to push away his vest and he gladly assisted by stripping his top off as well. We were now skin to skin as we were back to each other's mouths and still it wasn't enough. I wanted him in me.

"Sting…" I moaned against his mouth causing him to pull away. We were looking into each other's eyes, his were also full of lust as mine. "I need you." I said daringly, whatever shame I had flew out of me. He smirked before tugging on my skirt.

"I thought you would never ask babe." He wanted to pull my panties off but due to the position we were in, he tore it away instead. I squeaked upon his boldness but shrugged it away once he lifted me up. His bottom was long gone as his brotherhood stood out large before he slowly lifted me down on it. I cried out loud upon his insert and Sting whispered sweet words to me as he trailed kisses around my face. Once I was adjusted to it, he looked at my face for a sign if he can proceed and I nodded weakly.

He started to lift me up and down again. The feeling was so pleasurable that I couldn't help but to moan and groan along. I believe Sting was also in the same predicament as me because he was grunting the each time I went down on him. He started to move faster, both of us panting and full of sweat. With one last insert, both of us yelled at our release. Still connected, he slowly brought us to the ground as we rested our forehead against his each other. His piercing blue eyes then looked up at mine before he reached up to plant a kiss on my forehead.

"I love you." He whispered before he moved his hands, one behind my back and one under my knees to carry me up in bridal style. He slowly brought us to my room where he carefully laid me on the bed and climbing in with me after. I scooted closer to him as he pulled the blanket over us. He then wrapped his arms around my back. Silence then engulfed us as we enjoyed each other's presence. I started to feel heavy when I realized that he was not going to be here after tomorrow. Soon, the tears that I held in earlier started to trail down my cheeks. "Hey Lucy, what's wrong?" Sting pulled away and looked down at me.

"You're," I sniffed. "Not going to be here," I sniffed again. "Anymore."

"Hey babe, look at me." Sting held my chin and lifted it up so I was forced to face him. "You know I hate seeing you cry."

"I'm sorry but I just can't bare not being with you anymore!" I wailed as I shut my eyes.

"And who says we're not going to be together?" I immediately opened my eyes and look at him, tears still streaming down my cheeks. "I was going to ask you when we got back to your place tonight but you've been acting up earlier so I didn't get the chance until now." He rubbed the back of his neck sheepishly before grabbing both of my hands in his. "Lucy, please come and live with me."

"L-live with you?" I questioned back, not sure if what I heard was right.

"Yes. Come back with me to the guild Lucy and let's start our life together." I couldn't help but to blush causing me to stutter but I managed to get a grip of myself.

"But Sting, I just can't go." I looked away. "I have a job and place here. I also think Saber-"

"You think they won't accept you? Don't you see they've already treated you as one of their comrades?" Sting paused before tucking my loose strand of hair behind my ear. "Besides, I don't think I would be able to go on without you so please Lucy, come with me." I could hear the sincerity in his voice as he hugged me. I want to be with him always and for that, I would follow him to the ends of the world.

"Okay."

A/N: Aww... Isn't that sweet? Anyways, I got some good and bad news. The bad news is, this story is coming to an end soon. Most probably the next chapter might be the last or the next, next but the good news is, I'm already drafting up a graylu story so I'm thinking of publishing it after I'm done with this story. Don't worry, I'm still continuing my NALU story. Please review and don't forget to check my other stories out! Thanks!