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Chapter 10
Lucy stared at Freed for a few minutes, trying to decide how to word what she was going to tell him. Thinking about what he had said and the emotions she seen in his eyes. Lucy, there is something I would like to tell you. I am in love with you. She gasped when he had told her that, because she felt the same way. You don't have to answer right now, I just needed to let you know. I was scared when I heard you got kidnapped, and the thought of almost losing you. I just needed to tell you. She smiled at how thoughtful and sweet he was to her.
"Freed, I love you too. I have for a while now. I just never thought you would feel the same, because I'm nothing special, and now that I have all these scars..." Lucy trailed off. Freed smiled when she told him that she was in love with him. The smile faltered when she said she wasn't special, she is more special than she knows.
"Lucy you are special! You are kind, caring, very intelligent, and sweet. You bring a smile to all those around you. You always see the good in everything and everyone. It's what drew me to you. When you feel up for it, I would love to take you on a date. Also, I have a question for you."
"I would like to go on a date with you, but it might be a while before I'm ready to go on one with you. What's your question?" Lucy asked.
"Would you be my girlfriend?" he asked with a smile.
"Yes!" Lucy answered with a small blush. Freed smirked when he saw the blush.
"What would you like to do for dinner? We could eat here, the guild, or go this little diner around the block from here."
"Could…Could we eat here tonight? I'm not ready to go to the guild, maybe tomorrow. I would like a quiet evening with just the two of us. Give us time to talk and learn a little more about each other." Lucy said with a smile. Freed smiled and nodded.
"Why don't you get yourself cleaned up some, and I'll go get started on dinner." Lucy nodded and kissed Freed on the cheek before walking into the bathroom. Freed blushed when Lucy kissed his cheek. He smiled as he walked to the kitchen to find something to make for dinner.
"Something smells good," Lucy said walking into the kitchen. Freed smiled at her, as he finished putting the food on the plates. He made beef curry, one of his favorite dishes.
"I hope you like curry. It was something quick, and actually a favorite of mine." He said.
"I do like curry; it's been a while since I've had it though." She said. They both sat down and started to eat. "Freed, this is the best curry I've ever had! I will definitely ask you for this again." She took another bite.
"I'm glad you like it. I will gladly make it anytime you like." He smiled, and they both continued to eat in a comfortable silence. Lucy did the dishes once they had finished eating. They decided to go watch some lacrimavision, and talk.
"Lucy, may I ask you something?" When she nodded, he continued. "Why did you leave your old life to join Fairy Tail?"
Lucy sighed, "I wasn't happy there. After my mother passed away it got lonely. My father kept me locked up in the konzern, and even tried to take away the couple keys I had gotten from her. I tried to run away once, but he caught me, beat me and locked me in my room for a whole week. None of the servants were allowed to come into my room for that week. I went without food and had to do what I could to bandage the wounds I received. The final breaking point for me was when he tried to force me into a marriage just to save his company. So, I waited until he had fallen asleep, then left. I don't regret leaving that life behind, it was too lonely. Yes, I struggle to make my rent, but I now have a true family with Fairy Tail."
"I'm sorry you went through all that Lucy. I grew up in much the same way you did. I thankfully was the second son and wouldn't be forced into a marriage or to take over the business. I was tired of the lifestyle and wanted a change. I left and found Fairy Tail, and glad that I joined. Especially since I got to meet you."
They spent the rest of the evening talking about different missions they had gone on. Freed knew that team Natsu was destructive, but never realized how bad it was until Lucy told him how she has to shop every month to replace clothes that got ruined.
"Tomorrow, would you come with me to my apartment? There are a couple things I would like to grab."
"I would be glad to go with you tomorrow." Freed smiled.
"Would you mind if we stopped at the clothing store by my house? I would like to get a couple new outfits." Freed nodded and hoped she wouldn't completely change her style.
"We should probably get some sleep, it's getting late, and I know you have had a long day. Would you like to stop somewhere for breakfast tomorrow? I know a nice little café on the way to your apartment."
"That sounds good. Good night, Freed." She kissed his cheek before walking into her bedroom.
"Good night, Lucy. If you need anything I'm right across the hall."
-Next morning, at the guild-
"When is Luce coming back?" Natsu whined.
"We need to give her time to rest and heal from the ordeal she has gone through. When she is ready, she will come here." Erza said. She too was worried about Lucy, she thought of her as her sister. She blamed herself for Lucy's kidnapping because she wasn't there to keep the two boys in line.
Gray sat at the table quietly, thinking about Lucy. He hoped she wouldn't want to leave the team because of what happened. He also decided that he would keep his fights with Natsu at the guild. Gray looked around the guild, and when his eyes passed over the Raijinshuu's table, he noticed Freed wasn't there. His brows furrowed and was trying to think of why he wouldn't be there. No way would he be with Lucy. He barely knows her and is a private person. He wouldn't open his home to her, would he? He shook his head of those thoughts, and just hoped Lucy would come to the guild today.
"How is Cosplayer doing Laxus? Have you talked to Freed this morning?" Bix asked.
"Yeah, I talked to Freed this morning. He said Blondie is doing okay, he ended having to wake her from a nightmare, then stayed in the room until she fell back asleep. He said she wants to leave team Natsu. They are supposed to come to the guild tomorrow. They are going to her apartment today to grab a couple things she wants while staying with him."
"What is she going to go solo?" Ever asked. Maybe she would join our team! Then I would have a girl to talk with! I'll ask Laxus and see what he thinks.
"Not sure, Freed brought up having her join our team. Which I would be okay with if gramps approves too. Blondie is stronger than she gives herself credit for." Laxus said. The other two nodded their heads in agreement.
-With Freed and Lucy-
They had just finished breakfast and were walking to the clothing store Lucy likes to shop at. Deciding it would be better to shop before grabbing what she wanted from her apartment. Lucy knew one outfit she wanted, it was a pair of black jeans with holes in them, and a dark green corset top, with a sweetheart neckline and zipped in the front. She decided to change her wardrobe a little by not wearing crop tops or miniskirts. The second outfit she picked out was a white lace skirt that stopped at her ankles, and an off the shoulder long sleeve light blue shirt.
"Do you mind if I try these on quick?"
"Of course not, I'll sit here while you try them on."
Lucy smiled and she walked into the fitting room. She decided to try on the outfit with the skirt first. Once she put it on, she walked out to use the big mirrors, and she wanted Freed's opinion.
"Lucy, you look stunning in this outfit!" Freed said with a smile. Lucy smiled and blushed. She walked back into the fitting room. As she was changing, she wondered what Freed would think of this outfit. Once she had it on, she stepped out of the dressing room and Freed's jaw hit the floor. The jeans hugged Lucy's legs and backside. The corset hugged her curves and pushed her chest up.
"What do you think of this one? I like the pants, but I'm not too sure about the top." Lucy said.
"You look amazing Lucy. You should wear corsets more often." Lucy blushed and smiled at Freed. She went back into the fitting room to put her clothes back on. Then she went to pay for her two new outfits.
They left the shop and started to walk towards her apartment. Lucy slowly reached out to grab Freed's hand. She interlaced their fingers and smiled when he lightly squeezed her hand. The closer they got to her place, the more nervous she got wondering if her team was there waiting for her. Freed seemed to notice that she was nervous.
"It will be okay, if you want, I can go in first to make sure they aren't in there waiting for you."
"Okay, I really don't want to see them today, I want at least one more day." Freed nodded. They arrived at the apartment, and Freed went in first. After a couple of minutes, he told Lucy that no one was in her place. She packed some clothes, grabbed the novel she was writing, and a couple of books she had borrowed from Levi. She called out Virgo and asked her to take her things to Freed's. "Could you put runes around my apartment that won't let them enter unless I give them permission? I'm tired of them breaking in."
"Of course. Give me a couple minutes to do that, and we can leave." Freed said and Lucy nodded.
"Freed, I was wondering if maybe, you would like to go on a small date today? I was thinking of an indoor picnic. I don't want to be out anymore today. I'm getting stressed and I'm afraid we will run into Natsu and the others."
"I would love to Lucy." Freed smiled. They went back to Freed's to get ready for the indoor picnic date.