Title: Our Firsts to Forever Summary: A story of promises, dreams and first times.

______________________________________________________________________________ Excuse me, Sir Kotobuki; I thought we are going to discuss the term paper I submitted? Erza said with all the politeness she can show, if the person she is with now is not her professor, she would have tortured the hell out of him. We have a lot of time to discuss that, Erza. Why dont we enjoy our lives with the food we have. Lets free ourselves with the stress around us and know each other better. You can call me Ichiya, my baby~ Ichiya Kotobuki replied with enthusiasm, radiating the pheromones he has, which made Erza turn pale. Im sorry, Sir but I have to go. I still have to meet a very important person. Thank you very much for bringing me here today. Erza smiled at Ichiya with deadly aura around her. She is actually on her way to meeting Jellal if that man didnt abduct her and brought to some place. She ran as fast as she can, hoping that she would get to the place where her loved one is, hoping that he would welcome her with a smile. Ive been waiting for you. What happened to you? Where did you come from? Jellal asked worriedly. Im fine. Kotobuki-sensei just brought me somewhere, thats all. Erza replied, catching as much air as she can. Havent I told you to avoid that dirty old freaky man? Jellal said. I tried my best avoiding him but he kept on chasing me. He said that hell discuss something about the term paper I submitted. I thought that it would just be a short discussion. I didnt expect him to bring me in a caf. Dont worry, he didnt touch me. Erza replied hoping that her explanation would calm her boyfriend down. What???!!! He treated you in a caf? And you just allowed him to bring you somewhere?! Why dont you be more careful of yourself?! He might do anything to you! Jellal replied angrily. Look, Jellal. Im here and Im safe. I wont do it again next time. So lets get over shall we? Erza replied patiently but her patience is already running out.

I heard that a lot of times Erza but you kept on going it again and again! When Natsu and Gray mocked you in fighting some members of Yakuza you immediately agreed, without thinking of the consequences. When Lucy suggested you to enter a modeling competition you immediately decided to enter without knowing the details of the competition, that there is a swim suit round! I know Ive been reckless but Im old enough to make my decisions, Jellal. If you dont trust me and act as if youre my babysitter then, lets better stop this. Erza uttered. Her patience ran out and walked away. Thats not what I meant Erza, I trust you but Im just doing this so that we could trust each other more and have a harmonious relationship Jellal explained as he chased Erza. You think I dont trust you enough? Have you heard anything from me, when you went to a group date last week, when you were surrounded by your fangirls and didnt notice me? Even though I was worried about you I didnt say anything because I believe in you. So I hope that you would do the same for me. If you were worried you should have told me, at least I can give you a proper explanation about it. So you dont have any plans in giving an explanation unless I told you that I know what you did? I am planning on telling you but in the right time and at the right place. Besides, thats not the issue here. Then what? Jealousy? If you are jealous then say so! Erza shouted at Jellals face. She walked faster and Jellal stopped walking. Argh! Why is it so hard to explain it to her? Jellal shouted while ruffling his hair, letting Erza walk away. It has almost been a week since their fight and they havent talked to each other ever since. He played with his phone hoping that somebody would send him a message. You seem bothered, Jellal. Did something happen? Ultear asked.

Nothing. Jellal replied stoically and continued playing his phone. Oh really. I havent seen you together with Erza lately. Dont tell me you had a fight. Ultear asked. She doubted Jellals previous answer. When Jellal heard his cellphone suddenly slipped out of his hands and fell to the floor. Bulls-eye~ Ultear replied with a smirk in her face. Jellal remained stoic and picked up his phone but deep inside he is wondering if this woman is a psychic, a stalker or what. If I were you, give her time to calm down and think about it. After that, swallow your worthless pride and talk to her. Ultear advised Jellal. Even though he might look as if he was not listening to what Ultear was saying he is actually reflecting on it. After that the professor came in and started the discussion. Jellal was about to start the engine of his car, when somebody called on his phone. Good evening, Jellal. May I ask you a favor? Mirajane greeted. If I can do it, Ill surely help. Jellal replied. Uhhmmm How do I explain this? Mirajane doubtfully replied. What is it Mirajane? Jellal wondered. Actually Im still having my shift here in Fairy Tale until morning. Natsu, Gray, Lucy and Erza came here to drink earlier. Natsu and Gray already went home and Lucy was left here to watch over of Erza. I was hoping if you can fetch her and bring her to your place if you wouldnt mind. I already called her dormitory and told that he will be staying over at a friends place. Mirajane asked nervously. But I think its not a good idea for me to fetch her. Jellal replied hesitantly. He wanted to see her now but hes not sure if she also wanted to see him. Shes been waiting for you. Ever since she got drunk she kept on mentioning you and how she misses you. I know Im not in the right place to say this but if something happened between the two of you I think this is the best time to do something about it. Mirajane advised.

Thank you very much Mirajane. Jellal replied and headed to where Erza is. When Jellal arrived at Fairy Tale, he immediately noticed Erza and Lucy. Mirajane was attending to them. Im so sorry for disturbing you, Jellal. Lucy apologized. Its okay, Lucy. There is nothing for to apologize for. Jellal, smiled as he caressed Erzas face, who is now sleeping on the counter. Well go ahead. Jellal said as he picked up Erza and carried her like a princess. When they reached the car, he opened the door and placed Erza comfortably on the passengers seat. Jellal, where are you? Im sorry Erza mumbled in her sleep as Jellal fastens her seatbelt. Im here baby Its okay Jellal gave a gentle kiss on Erzas forehead. After that he drove slowly towards his place, smiling. Jellal would look at Erzas face from time to time. Now that the stoplight turned red, he looked at her sleeping face closely, like an angel, he thought. The light turned green and went on with his driving. Even though his eyes were on the road his mind was somewhere else, in the memories he had spent with her. FLASHBACK~ 3 years ago Erza was done changing her shoes. The first bell already rang and the second bell will ring anytime. If they wont make it in the classroom before the second bell ends, it means that they are late, a stain on Erzas perfect attendance. Wait for me... Jellal commanded to Erza. He was fixing himself as if they are not under time pressure. Can you hurry up?! Were going to be late! Erza shouted at Jellal. I wonder whose fault it is! Staying up the whole night playing video games as if there are no classes the next day Jellal smirked at Erza.

As if its entirely my fault!!! If you already fixed your things the night before Erza stopped for a second and heard something from the paging system. Shoot!!! They shouted together and ran towards their classroom as fast as they can. It was the second bell being played over the paging system. Jellal and Erza were able to get in to their classroom before the second bell ends. They were so tired from running that the moment they entered, Erza kneeled on the floor and Jellal was leaning on the wall breathing for some air. They were not able to notice the attention that they were able to get until they felt the stares that their classmates were giving them. The girls were giving Erza some teary-eyed looks and the guys were looking at Jellal with sly and dirty looks on their faces. When Jellal finally seated a group of boys surrounded him. Come on, Jellal what did you do with Scarlett last night??? One of the boys asked maliciously. Its not what you think it is Jellal defended himself. Come to think of it, are you even dating Scarlett? This one is an innocent question, unlike the previous one. Jellal was shocked by what his classmates asked him. For him that simple question is harder than the hardest mathematics exam he ever had. There were no confessions happened between the two of them, so basically they are not dating, but Jellal doesnt want to answer no to his classmates answer. After all, they were doing what couples usually do, so there should be some reconsideration on what they really are. He heard the door open and their first period teacher entered. Noise was replaced by silence, and everybody returned to their proper places. Jellal was not able to answer his classmates question. His eyes were looking for Erza as if she holds the answer to the question, when they he found her, they were both caught in each others stare, looking for concrete answers to the questions they have in mind. When reality hit them they looked away blushing. The rest of the day was awkward between the two of them. No glances, no talks were shared but one thing is for sure, they were thinking of each other.

Jellal went back to the classroom after the Student Council meeting. He sighed as he open the door. He is not in his usual self today; his mind seems to be somewhere else, in search of something. Jellal Erza muttered. She looked at him then, back to the window. As usual she was watching the sunset as she wait for him after her kendo training. Watching the sunset made her feel relaxed and at ease especially when she is tired or troubled with something. Shall we go home? Jellal invited with a fake smile in his face. Ne Jellal Erza uttered, she was not sure if she should be the one asking this or him, but she didnt care because she wanted things to be clear.Are we dating, or what? Erza looked at Jellal sincerely, she can see that he was shocked from what she just said. Its not that Im confessing to you, its just that some of the girls were asking me if we were going out, so Im asking you your opinion about it But if you dont want to give and answer, it is okay, Erza stood up and fixed her things; her feelings were swelling up in her chest. Shes regretting that he ever asked him about this. She already knew that the answer that his answer would be no, so why did she still bother to ask him. Was she hoping for something? I dont mind about us dating. Jellal answered. Erzas thoughts stopped and focused on him. She was at the urge of crying. After all, I cant imagine a life without Erza. Ive been thinking for awhile now, and this was the only time that I realized that youve always been walking by my side wherever path I take, whether its light or darkness. I know that Im being selfish but I what to be the guy that would make you cry the hardest and smile at the fullest. Jellal hugged Erza. Her tears were running through her cheeks. i I was really scared back there I thought that you will say you will say no Erza cried as she hugged Jellal back. Everything is going to be fine. I wont leave you. Jellal placed a sweet kiss on her forehead. I love you. Erza confessed. I love you too. Jellal replied, and then they shared the first sweet kiss. END OF FLASHBACK~

They arrived at his condominium. Jellal placed Erza comfortably in his bed, then refreshed himself. After going out of the bathroom, he saw Erza sitting up on his bed, her hand on her head. Are you okay, Erza? Here, drink this Jellal handed her some pain relievers and water for her hang over. Erza drank the pain relievers that Jellal gave her. Jellal sat in one of the corners of the bed, watching Erza. Thanks a lot Erza whispered. Youre welcome. Jellal smiled innocently at Erza. Thats not what I meant Thank you for always being there for me. Ive been impulsive and stubborn ever since and you never gave up on me. When you were not around this past few days, I realized how much I depended on you. Erza said sincerely playing her fingers around the glass that Jellal gave her. Me too. Im sorry for what happened last week. Maybe you were right I got jealous. Jellal shyly admitted. Erza got amused with what she heard and teased Jellal. I knew it!!! You got jealous!!! The very first time you got jealous!!! Erza laughed hard and Jellal got embarrassed. He held her arms and pushed her down. Jellal was now on top of Erza. Erza stopped laughing and Jellal put up a serious face. Erza will you be mine, forever? Jellal asked. Erza just kept quiet, placed her arms around his neck and kissed him on the lips. Yes. She seductively whispered in his ear. Few moments later, she felt something cold on her right ring finger. It was a silver ring with beautiful, shiny stones around it. When Erza saw it, she started crying. Jellal Sometime after we graduate, I want you to put a gold ring on my left ring finger and Ill do the same to you, and everyone will call us Mr. and Mrs. Fernandes. Jellal dreamed. Erza continued to cry, this was the first time she cried so much because of too much happiness. You really did what you said when you confessed. Im so happy that Im crying really hard

I know that Im being selfish but I what to be the guy that would make you cry the hardest and smile at the fullest. No words were said after that. They just let their action speak for themselves, after all they have promised everything to each other, from their firsts to forever.