Eight Members (A NaLu, GrUvia, JeRza, GaLe Fanfic) [COMPLETED]

Ch. 15: Erza's Birthday

{Jellal's POV}

"So, you mean, Gray has bought a magazine of Color of Girls secretly and was caught by Gajeel? Also, he ONLY read Juvia's information?" Natsu exclaimed, his eyes almost popping out of his skull.

"Not only that. I saw Natsu texting Lucy a few nights ago. Hah. Thought Gray's the only one?" Gajeel smirked at Natsu's gritted teeth. Gray was clenching his fist tightly, so annoyed by the fact that Gajeel caught him buying the Weekly Sorcerer's Magazine featuring the Color of Girls and reading Juvia's personal information.

I can't help but laugh so damn hard. Even if I'm sulking because they didn't tell me things like that, the story was just... so ridiculous! It was priceless! My day just got completed. I never knew Gray had a side like that. And Natsu... well, it didn't make me laugh (it's not even funny to begin with). It's making me giddy though—I could tease Natsu whenever I want.

"I'm going outside to freshen up." Natsu muttered. We laughed (except for Natsu, of course) when Zeref said that we still have to practice. He musn't escape our teasing. "But I know you're just gonna make fun of me." He grumbled, rolling his eyes.

"Yeah, we know, dude. But as Zeref said, we still have practice." I insisted, trying to stifle my laughter. He grabbed the lyrics of Let Her Go from Gajeel and read it four times to memorize the lyrics.

I shook my head, chuckling as I checked the calendar on my cellphone. My eyes widened when I saw a certain event. The date was circled up.

October 3, Erza's Birthday

Ugh. I still haven't bought her a birthday gift. What am I gonna do? Today is October 2, which means TOMORROW is her birthday. This is bad. Really bad.

"Oi, what's wrong with you? We're gonna start the practice," Gray told me, making me more bothered. Aside from the fact that tomorrow is Erza's birthday, tomorrow will also be the release of our new album. I can't make it. I can't buy and give Erza a birthday gift with my busy schedule.

"Dude, tomorrow is Erza's birthday." I played with my drum sticks, forehead creased.

"Yeah, so what?" Gray inquired, eyebrows knitted. I controlled my urge to punch him.

"I gotta buy her a gift. I got to attend her birthday party. But how? Tomorrow is the launching of our new album." I frustratedly explained. He just gave me a stare then turned to Gajeel, Natsu, and Zeref.

"Hey, he needs a gift for Erza because it's her birthday tomorrow. He wants to attend too."

Natsu snickered at me knowingly, "It's like your anniversary. You two are like a couple."

"What?!" My eyes widened and I blushed profusely.

"Hm. You can go and attend Erza's birthday party. We can make an excuse for your absence tomorrow in the conference. We would also cancel this practice and continue the day after tomorrow if you'd like just so you could buy a gift for Erza and attend her birthday." Zeref smiled at me, as if fully understanding my situation.

"That's right." Natsu and Gray flashed me a creepy smile and a creepy look. I shivered, not really liking their faces right now.

Gajeel pushed me, "Now go." I hesitantly walked to the door, feeling their creepy stares and smiles behind me.

Hm... gift for Erza... I pondered as I walked around the town.

I like strawberry shortcakes and cheesecakes.

That's right. One time, she told me that she likes to eat strawberry shortcakes and cheesecakes. Feeling victorious, I went straight to my favorite café/cake shop.