Old Friends {Sting x Reader AU}

40

Sometime had passed and was now Friday. You had heard around school (thanks to Yukino's gossiping) that Sting and his father had an emergency to attend to out of town, which you weren't sure was true or not. But also upon that news, there were also rumors of Sting, once again, thinking about breaking up with Yukino, which she denied instantly. She seemed to always not want to believe the truth. You decided to hang out with Rogue and Minerva in the morning, still pissed off at Gray and not wanting to be around him for the time being.

Minerva, Lucy, Erza and Wendy were the only ones who you officially told about your 'time' with Sting and what the possible outcome could be since you were still late. It was starting to eat at you, nervous about the fact that you could have potential just ruined your life.

"Oh, look." Rogue said calmly, looking over your head. You turned around to see Sting walking through the doors, looking quite tired. In a matter of seconds Yukino was running up to him with a huge smile on her face while he looked indifferent. There was no change in his expression or body language, he just seemed exhausted.

"Sting! I missed you!" Yukino shouted, trying to hug Sting but he only pushed her away. She looked hurt, confused by his action. "Stingy?"

"Yukino, we need to talk." He said firmly. "I'm not happy. I haven't been happy for a while. I only got back with you because I was afraid of being alone. The truth is, I love Y/n, I always have and will. I'm sorry, but this is for real this time. We're done." He said it all monotone, looking her in the eyes so she would get the idea. She would take a deep breath, not sure how to react. Was she mad? Of course she was. Sad? Obviously. But did she want Sting to be happy? Yes. Did she want him to be happy with her? Of course that was the case.

"Sting, can't we talk about this?" Yukino tried to save it.

"We just did. I can't be with someone I don't love. And I've fallen out of love a long time ago, Yukino."

"You still would have been with me if Y/n hadn't came into the picture." She huffed.

"What don't you get? Not a day went by where I didn't think of her. I may hurt your feelings saying this, but after all of the shit you put me through, put Y/n through, I think it's deserved. You were just someone to pass the time until the day I reunited with Y/n. And that's me being completely honest with you."

"So why date me if you didn't intend on marrying me?" She shot at him.

"I don't know. We're still young, the only person that I thought about marriage with was Y/n. I always knew I wanted to marry her."

"Then why get with me!?"

"I don't know! It was okay in the moment but... Y/n has always been my life."

"Tch. Whatever, I hope you enjoy her."

"I will, more than I did you." He said, before walking off. He realized some things while he was with his father and had gotten some great advice from him. Weisslogia had told him not to be with someone he didn't love, and definitely don't get with someone to make someone else jealous. Sting had mentioned how you would never get back together with an ex, and Weiss had told him to make things right. Even if Sting was 'scared' to be 'alone' it was better to be alone then living a lie. And if Sting knew the truth that he didn't cheat, getting back with Yukino wasn't helping his case. So the second that Sting had came back he was going to make things right.

"Y/n, can we talk?" You turned around to see Sting behind you, looking a bit soft.

"Yeah, we do need to talk." You said, keeping your head up.

"Great, let's do it." He smiled a bit, looking hopeful.

"Not here though, in private."

"Okay, where? Under the stairs?"

"The janitors closet is usually unlocked." Rogue said. "You guys could go there."

"Let's do it, assuming you're okay with that?" Sting asked you.

"Yeah, sure. Lead the way."

Sting started towards the janitors closet, you following close behind him. He opened the door, and made sure no one had noticed. He pulled you in without hesitation, and the turned in the little lightbulb from above.

"We need to talk." Sting announced.

"Can I go first?"

"Of course."

"First, I want to apologize for jumping to conclusions." You looked down.

"Hey.." Sting placed his fingers under your chin, and lifted your head up to look at him. "Don't apologize, I know that it didn't look great on my part."

"I just should have listened to you."

"You were upset, I was upset. We should have calmed down before talking it out."

"I agree. But I'm sorry."

"There's nothing to be sorry about." He smiled softly.

"Second, I know what really happened. Gray told me everything."

"So he did talk to you?"

"Yes, and as of right now, me and him are not on speaking terms." You huffed. "He's the one that took the picture."

"That bastard!"

"I know, so I apologize for not listening to you about that."

"Y/n.."

"Im sorry, Sting." You choked back som tears, and Sting instantly engulfed you in a hug.

"Don't be, love. It's all better now, see?" He pulled away, a smile on his face. "We're happy again, together again, right? Assuming you'll take me back and forgive me for my stupid mistakes?"

"Of course." You nodded.

"Great." He smiled, and then placed a kiss on your forehead. "Everything is perfect again."

"Actually, uhm..."

"What? Is everything okay?" His voice sounded worried.

"Sting, I'm uh... I'm late."

"Late? Late for what?"

"You idiot!" You smacked his shoulder. "Im late! By like... almost a week."

"Oh! Oh..." Sting's face got worried, but tried to stay calm. "Have you uh... taken a test?"

"No, I haven't yet. Im scared to."

"Understandable." He nodded, and then started to breathe heavily. "Wait, we used protection!"

"Not the second time, dummy." You reminded him. "You pulled out, but if I end up being pregnant, you obviously didn't do a good enough job."

"R-Right." He swallowed hard. "You should take a test to make sure."

"And what happens if I am, Sting? We're still in high school, what I am going to do?" You looked up at him.

"What are we going to do, Y/n. You are not alone in this, okay? If you are pregnant, then... Well, you decide what to do. But I wouldn't mind starting a family with you now."

"Sting! We're eighteen!"

"So? We love each other, we have supportive parents and friends, we aren't alone in this. And besides, I've always wanted a family with you."

"I want one with you too but... we're young."

"I know. It's your decision." He smiled weakly.

"Hell, I could not even be pregnant and I'm just psyching myself out." You laughed nervously.

"Haha, maybe." He laughed, and then leaned down to kiss your lips gently. "I love you."

"I love you too."