A/N: So, I am back. I know, I am awful, I promised to update this and my other stories more frequently but I never came through. I am trying to write whenever I get the chance, but it can prove difficult sometimes. Anyways, enough with my rant. I hope you guys enjoy, reviews and story line ideas are always appreciated! :)

Reminder: Mira - 17, Laxus - 21

Warning! This chapter contains depictions of drug use and

Mirajane slowly opened the inn entrance, Laxus following right behind her. A distinct bell ring echoed through the reception room upon entry. There was no soul in sight; the reception area was deserted, only lit by a dim, hospital-like fluorescent light. Laxus made contact with the white haired mage and gestured toward the elevator. The inn hardly consisted of more than 2 floors, but at their current state of euphoria, Laxus doubted it was a safe idea to take the stairs.

"What room are you in, She-Devil?" he asked her while waiting for the slowest elevator in all of Fiore to arrive.

Mirajane took the small key out of her pocket and looked at its chain. She slightly jingled it in front of Laxus' face, effectively showing him she was in room number 9.

Laxus chuckled. Funny how his room was right beside hers. Mira looked at him a bit confused. "What?" she asked him, a little bit of annoyance evident in her voice.

"Mine's 8" he stated matter-of-factly. He did not have to explain to her how thin the odds were of them staying under the same roof. The elevator dinged right on time, and the couple made their way inside.

They did not speak then, a comfortable silence setting between them during the short trip to the second floor. The only thing heard was the tacky, off-beat elevator music.

The doors spread open and the duo had arrived on their designated floor. They made their way towards their rooms. Laxus tended to the door of his room, trying to get it open. It was a tough day, his whole body screamed to him for some rest. But he would not be able to sleep and he knew it. His plan was to get even more wasted until he fainted. That way he would not have to worry about all the negative thoughts rushing back to him.

Mirajane, on the other hand, hesitated. She watched as the blond fumbled with the door, the influence of alcohol still very evident on him. She saw him grab doorknob and he was almost out the hallway.

The words left her mouth on reflex. "Wait, Laxus" she spoke softly.

"What do you want, demon?" he looked the woman up and down. curious. His gut was telling him that whatever she asked him, the answer should be no. Something weird was going on between them, and he did not wish to explore what it was that night. He was a bit conscious of his behaviour around Mirajane. What he wanted...no, what he needed was to drive himself to oblivion.

"I-I...No...never mind. I guess...goodnight, Laxus" she hesitated. She did not even know what she wished to say to him. There were few moments that Laxus was so open with her. She wanted to make the most out of that. It did not help either that his eyes on her were now imprinted on her memory. Unconsciously, she licked her lips.

Laxus could have missed it. But he didn't. Neither did his dick, which twitched uncomfortably in his pants. Neither Laxus nor Mira had moved in the last minute or so. Mira realised that and she was about to turn around and call it a night when Laxus break the trance in which they were in.

"You can come to my room, I think I will be continuing the party" he confessed to her truthfully and then he chuckled like a little child. Mira turned around and looked at him in a serious manner. If he drank anymore, it could be dangerous.

Mira sighed. "Don't drink yourself to death, Sparky" she advised. "You may be a moron, but don't be a dead moron" she grinned at him. She knew there was no use in trying to convince him with aggression, he tended to react badly to that.

"Who said anything about drinking?" he grinned devilishly at the woman in front of him. Mira could not exactly pinpoint what he meant with that statement. She tried to turn around and go back to her own room, get a much needed sleep and forget about this day. But her curiosity would not let her. She was perplexed. She wanted to explore this side of Laxus Dreyar.

Laxus was a jackass, that much was clear. But this bad boy behaviour stirred something within her. He was again looking her in the same way. He was challenging and he was waiting for her to decide what she was going to do.

Her blue orbs shone and her grin turned wicked. "And I thought you were as boring as you seem" she retorted back, her eyes playful, inviting him in. Laxus chuckled and opened his door widely, letting enough room for the girl to come in and he followed her inside.

Once they were in, Laxus closed the door behind him. He also locked up, he did not trust anyone in this shitty place. If Mira grew alarmed by the sound of the lock, she never showed it.

She took a seat on the bed while Laxus went for the chair that was inside the twin room. It was actually a decent room, considering. Mira's palms were slightly sweating, adrenaline rushing inside her. She did not know what exactly to expect but her excitement was overwhelming.

Laxus reached for his bag and turned around in his chair, positioning himself in front of the small desk. He took out a small bag of weed, a packet of papers and roaches. Laxus slowly opened the small bag and the smell of the strong substance filled the air. Mira was faintly aware of what the smell was, but she had never tried it before. She was harsh and wanted to appear cool, but there were some things she wasn't keen on trying with the wrong people around.

Laxus could be a douche and bad role model, but he was kind hearted. She was sure of that. She was certain this was not an addiction for him, but a way to be less tense and more relaxed. She knew that whatever intoxication he was under, he would still be her nakama.

She focused on his move, as if they were rehearsed too many times before. He did not need a grinder, he just crushed the stuff using his calloused fingers. He spread the paper on the desk and added a good amount of the weed into it, rolling it into a perfectly shaped enormous cigarette. Mira was impressed. She never thought Laxus could be so delicate in his movements.

He turned around to look at her, his eyes staring into her blue ones seriously. "If this is not your kind of fun, feel free to go" he addressed his companion.

Mira tsked and crossed her legs on the big twin bed. Laxus noticed how her skirt rode up just a bit, revealing more of her porcelain skin. "I am good, thanks" she said without any emotion in her voice. "It's not the first time I've seen a joint, Laxus. I am not a baby" she scoffed.

Laxus chuckled. "The mighty Demon Mirajane is cooler than I thought then"

He thought she was cool? Mirajane smiled at the strange, indirect compliment the lightning mage offered her. Maybe that was the reason he invited her into the room and challenged her. Maybe he saw someone in her he could hang out with. Her smile did not go unnoticed by Laxus. She was cute when she smiled, not that he would admit that to anyone.

Laxus searched his pocket and pulled out a small lighter. Without skipping a bit, he raised the lighter to his perfectly rolled joint and lit it up. He inhaled a rich drag and then exhaled slowly. His head was already ringing from the alcohol he had consumed before, but the buzz the join gave him made him visibly relaxed. He momentarily closed his eyes and his lips turned upwards.

Mira thought she was watching a short film. The way Laxus reached this state of calmness was fascinating in her eyes. He suddenly looked so serene and she smiled at the image. Laxus slowly opened his eyes and took another puff. Even the way he was holding the rollie had a certain amount of finesse.

The room was now clouded with the heavy smell of weed and Mira thought she was getting high just by being a passive smoker. She slowly leaned back and her back was then situated between the pillow's on the bed. She was gazing at Laxus between heavy lidded eyes and she grew relaxed herself.

Suddenly, the blond stood from his seat and came close to the white haired woman. He took a seat on the other side of the bed, the joint in one hand, an ashtray in the other. He carefully placed the ashtray on the bedside table on his end of the bed and offered the rollie to the woman lying beside him.

Mira reached out her hand and reached for the cigarette. Without realising, their fingers touched and Mira felt a current go through her. Again, she tried to blame it on Laxus' magic but to no avail. He was getting a rise out of her, whether verbal or physical and she could not help it. She brought the joint to her plump limps and inhaled, hesitantly at first and then with more vigour. She exhaled and closed her eyes, murmuring happily.

Laxus was watching her carefully, admiring her delicate actions. Mirajane Strauss was truly a peculiar being. He honestly did not think she had it in her, but the woman was like a chameleon. She seemed so at ease and carefree, a sharp contrast to her aggressive persona most of the time. She slowly opened her eyes and looked at him. Laxus could not break free from her powerful gaze.

"I prefer you like this, Laxus" she confessed happily. She slightly smiled at him and Laxus felt his heart skip a beat, right there and then.

"Like what?" he was indeed confused.

"Well...You know. You are mostly angry. And an ass. And right now...you seem content. I like that on you. You look cute" she said, a slight blush rising to her face. But then she chuckled, her laughter ringing inside the room, slipping through the heave clouds of smoke.

Laxus smiled. "I could say the same for you, demon" he replied back to her. What she described was the same thoughts he had in his mind just moments ago. It was surprising how in sync they seemed to be. "You are prettier when you don't scowl" he complimented her again.

Mira and Laxus were both turned on their sides, lying down, inches from one another. No one taking the initiative to cross the boundary in their arrangement. Mira passed the rollie to Laxus who took it excitedly.

"You sure you are okay?" she asked him then, concern in her voice. "I know Ivan is not your favourite person, but it should be hard on you...the whole ordeal" she tried to inquire hesitantly. He was calm now, she did not want to upset him.

Laxus took a moment to think about it. "I am just...pissed" he simply stated.

"Pissed?" she asked intrigued. She thought Laxus was...sad.

"Yeah...With both of them" he said, dragging another big puff.

"I get it I guess. They put you in the middle" she attempted to understand.

He chuckled. "It's not about that. The issue is I wasn't in the middle" he explained.

"I am confused" Mira offered him. Laxus looked at her and chuckled again.

"It's because you are high, demon" he laughed loudly. Her pupils were dilated and she seemed very confused indeed, like a lost puppy. Instead of getting aggravated and yelling at him, which was the reaction Laxus expected, she joined him and laughed in the most melodic way.

"I am, aren't I?" she chuckled and turned on her side. She then took a moment to collect herself and addressed Laxus. "I have a lot of fun with you, Laxus" she said in a small voice. "When you are like this I mean" she added.

"And when I am not?" he asked intrigued. He crouched closer to the beautiful mage beside him.

She chuckled again, clearly intoxicated. "I always have fun with you, Laxus" she answered him. "Even when you are a jackass. And I sometimes want to punch you. Even then, there are also sometimes that I-"

"That you what?" he interrupted her, eager to learn.

Mira grinned at him. "Come on, Laxus. You know" she replied. Laxus noticed a change in her demeanour. Her pupils were not as big anymore, but he could see another feeling in her orbs. Something that he was afraid to identify.

"How would I know what you want to do, demon" he asked her, coming closer. He wanted her to explain herself. He had an indication of what she meant, but he wanted her to say it out loud. He grew closer, and he looked intensely in her eyes. Then, he quickly glanced at her lips.

"Because I am damn sure you want to do the same thing to me" she replied, her breath fanning over his lips due to their close proximity.

Laxus chuckled. That little minx. She wanted him to speak first, their minds wanting to play the same sadistic game of chicken. "I have no fucking clue what you are talking about, Mirajane" he said calmly. He took another puff of the joint and blew out the air in her face, challenging her again.

Mira did not even flinch, but offered him a wicked grin in return. She abruptly reached out and grabbed the thin cigarette from his hand. She used her body to catch him off guard, their chests slightly touching while her hand freed Laxus' big one from the weight of the joint.

She inhaled and noticed the joint was almost out. She eyed Laxus and she noticed he was frozen in place, most likely not expecting the physical touch on her side. She took another puff and noticed the joint was almost out. The ashtray was still on Laxus' bedside table. Her lips turned into another Cheshire smile and she decided to put it out. Mira, within seconds, straddled Laxus, placing her creamy legs on each side of his waist. She swiftly leaned over him, her chest in his direct vision, driving him crazy. She expertly reached the ashtray and put out the roach.

She was about to move back to her seat, when she felt Laxus' hands on the flesh of her thighs holding her in place.

His eyes were clouded by lust and she could see it. Even though he hadn't admitted to anything before, his attraction towards the woman was crystal clear. He grabbed her possessively and Mira smiled inwardly. He was like any other man, driven by desire. But he really wasn't.

He was looking at her with such admiration that Mira slightly flinched.

"Mirajane" her full name on his lips was also scary. "You are playing a dangerous game" he released a breath he did not even know he was holding.

She grinned then and he noticed the older man was surprised.

Mirroring his previous statement, Mira replied in a cocky tone "I have no fucking clue what you are talking about, Laxus"

So, this is it! Hope you like it, reviews are always welcome!