I've always loved you.

Chapter 2

I've already been there for about half the day. I looked around in the bar after talking to the owner. The damage was quite extreme, something most normal bandits wouldn't normally do. These guys had to been wizards in order to this kind of damage. I looked over at the middle aged women, her heart was most definitely broken. The men took more than just her money, and valuables. But the took the one thing most precious to her.  

"It's so heart breaking, this isn't the first time they've done something like this. I've heard in other villages they've done the same thing." She said, with tears welling up in her eyes. I come up to her, wiping the tears away with my fingers.  

"No worries Ma'am, I'll find you daughter." I said with a smile.  

She gave me back an uninsured smile, like I had the possibility of failing my mission. I continued to look for clues as the door opens to the bar. I dismissed the door opening as a regular hoping he could get a few beers in this afternoon. There were a lot of clues left behind, hairs from the girl, blood and magic fingerprints. I was looking at a piece of glass, which parts of it were black. It made me wonder did they have a fire mage with them, and how powerful are they really? 

"Sir, this place is closed for the day." I heard her say.  

"I'm also here to perform the job." The musical voice sounded. My eyes widened and I turned around to see Natsu standing at the door.

The client looked at me when a kind smile. "Is this true my dear?" 

"Yes." I lied.  

He stood there, the light coming in from behind, like he was some super hero. Happy was there too, hovering over Natsu's shoulder. His pink hair was glowing from the sunlight, a gust of wind made his scarf fly into the destroyed bar. I was stunned, I had no idea why they were there. Then it dawns me, thinking back to what Mira said. It all clicked, he felt the need to come save me from a time in need. Although I wasn't in need of saving at all. Part of me was glad that he did come after me. The girl in me is screaming, He loves me more than you. The thing is, that might not be true.  

"Well then, I'll you two to do it. If you need anything, I'll be at the store buying some fruits." She said, leaving the dragon slayer and I alone.  

It was awkward for a few moment, I haven't been around him for such a long time. Him being in the same room as me as we searched around, it reminded me of the old times that we used to actually go do things together. I heard whispers from Natsu and Happy. Then the door opening again and closing. Sure, Happy was there too, but even then it's still pretty awkward. I was looking at a painting that had something smeared all over it before the fire mage came and stood beside me. He looked at me from the side before taking a deep breath. 

"Why did you come here alone after Mira's warning?" He asked straight up. He really got to the point.  

"Because, I don't want everyone to worry about me all the time. That's all you guys do." I said, looking down.  

"This gang, the Silver Sting gang is one not to be trying to challenge alone. Have you heard what some of the locals have said?" He questioned me, which angered me. I didn't need his help within the last six months, I sure as hell didn't need it now.  

"I really don't care, I'm a Fairy Tail wizard and I overcome adversity all the time." I said. I could see him out the corner of my eyes getting somewhat more annoyed at me.  

I feel the tension getting stronger with each second going by. Part of me didn't know if it was sexual tension or just normal tension you'd get from someone. I looked at his eyes though and they didn't seem to be filled with anything but concern. Was he concerned about me and my well being?  To be honest I had no idea what was going on inside his head. It just proved to show that me and him weren't as close as we used to be.