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25 | day-off

"Ever, we'll never be able to get anything done if you keep stopping to sniff flowers." Galatea said.

The brunette huffed.

"Fine."

"Why are you complaining, you're the one who wanted to go sightseeing." Bickslow said, "Or are you just mad because Elfman had plans with his sisters so you couldn't go on a date?"

"Shut up!" Evergreen said, smacking her friend with a fan.

Galatea sighed. It was the day-off that the contestants had before the final of Grand Magic Games. She was nervous to say the least, but was choosing to push those feelings down while they were spending time together.

"Anyways, the last place on the list is the Lily Street Bakery." Galatea said, "I wanna get some cream puffs."

"What should we do after that?" Laxus asked.

"Wander around? There's probably various vendors and such around the city as well." Bickslow said, "Who knows, we might find some interesting things."

The group soon reached the bakery Galatea wanted to visit. It rather small, so only Bickslow and her went inside the bakery.

"This place is amazing!" Bickslow said.

"Amazing! Amazing!"

Galatea laughed slightly at the dolls floating around Bickslow. She turned to the cashier, smiling slightly.

"Hi, could I get a dozen of the cream puffs to-go please?" Galatea said.

"Sure, is that all?"

"Yeah." Galatea said, pulling out her wallet.

"That will be 200J." The cashier said.

Galatea paid for her treats, and stepped off to the side as she waited for her order to be packaged. Bickslow was admiring the various cakes off to the side,  and Galatea was drumming the table in front of her.

"Tea, what a pleasure surprise to see you here." A cocky voice said, making Galatea tense up.

"Leave me alone Sting."

"Why, because you know you can't resist me?"

Galatea's brow twitched.

"Here's your order." The cashier said, handing Galatea a nice white box.

"Thank you." She said, giving the worker a kind smile.

She turned to leave on her heel before Sting grabbed her arm, stopping her. She was honestly surprised he was talking to her after the events of yesterday. He was acting as if nothing happened, no... there was something off about him. Something tense and determined about him that wasn't there before.

"Come on, don't ignore me." Sting grinned, pulling Galatea's arm so she would face him. "Aren't we friends?"

"As if. Now let go of me before I cause a scene." Galatea threatened.

"How about-"

"Is there a problem here?" Bickslow asked, walking over.

Sting looked up at the Seith Mage with disinterest.

"There will be, if someone doesn't stop accosting me." Galatea said glaring at Sting harshly.

The tension in the small bakery was thick.

"Now, Sting. Let me go before I kill you." Galatea spat. "I won't hesitate to re-do what I did yesterday."

The blonde's eyes widened and he backed off.