[2.3]
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Sting and Rogue were walking hand in hand on the way back to Fairy Tail. Submerged in a comfortable silence as they walked along the busy streets.
"So...At least we don't need to explain to each other what mating season is" Sting snickers slightly. Picturing the other dragon slayers attempting it. Rogue rolls his eyes at his antics, before commenting:
"I suppose you're right...But how does marking work?"
"I don't even wanna know" Sting mumbles causing Rogue to laugh.
"Me neither."
"But...I'm guessing we both do it..." Sting trails off.
"Both do what? Mark each other?"
"Yeah..."
"Probably" Rogue admits, his hand firmly grasping Stings.
"We'll work it out don't worry" Rogue reassures causing Sting to smile.
"I wasn't worried" Sting states over confidently causing Rogue to roll his eyes.
"Of course not."
"Although, I am curious how they'll explain" Rogue murmurs.
"I know Natsu is going to have to explain..." Sting trails off.
"I don't think that's the whole story. He must of figured some things out on his own. I mean...Why else would he listen to our conversation. I'm sure many of us have came to the same conclusion" Rogue reassures.
"Yeah, I suppose you're right" Sting agrees but Rogue can tell there's still something bothering him.
"What's a matter?" Rogue questions, looking at Sting expectancy.
"I'm pretty sure once I know that Natsu's you know...Okay it'll be a lot better" Sting responds honestly.
"I understand" Rogue replies, giving him a small smile. "I'm sure he'll be fine."
"Yeah" Sting agrees, nodding his head. Glaring at someone who looked at them strangely.
"I suppose it's not something people like to see" Rogue mumbles, a insecure feeling washing over him.
"Well, I don't care" Sting shrugs. Rogue chuckles at him.
"You don't care how people see you?"
"Not if they're judging me because we're together. I don't care what people think. I love you and I'm pretty sure you love me. That's all that matters" Sting answer, giving Rogue a small grin. Rogue blushes at his statement, a bubbly feeling flooding him.
"Yeah...I love you. A hundred percent. Even if you can be annoying" Rogue mumbles the last part causing Sting to pout.
"Awww, come on!"
Rogue just shakes his head, a small smile on his face.
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Freed and Laxus gave the client his pages back. Receiving pay and a few extra runes for Freed to learn. The young boy (Haki) coming along with them to Fairy Tail. He also apologized to the man for stealing his pages; which he was forgiven for the act. The three walked down the same path as they did this morning. Haki around four foot ahead, chasing some sort of insect; which appeared to be a butterfly.
"I thought you learnt every rune that existed" Laxus snickers slightly, looking at Freed. Freed held a stern expression on his face which is rare for him to use on Laxus. Causing Laxus to freeze slightly.
"What did you mean...When you said that you wasn't suppose to be on this mission?" Freed questions, trying his hardest to appear firm.
"...Promise you won't hate me?" Laxus responds nervously, making Freed's eyes soften.
"Of course. I couldn't hate you anyway" Freed gives a small smile, his gaze watching the young boy ahead of them.
"It's a thing for dragon slayers. It's called dragon mating season" Laxus takes a deep breath. Knowing it will be difficult to explain. What he was about to do could either improve his life greatly...Or ruin it. Either way this was going to have serve consequences for him.
"I won't go into it in full detail. But the point is...It could have side effects which might've effected out mission" Laxus explains, looking at Freed's confused expression.
"Why would I hate you...?" Freed questions incredulously.
"Because Freed...You're my mate."
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