Wrong Numbers and Pleasant Mistakes

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One new message from: Jellal ❇

I never planned to be in love with her. In all honesty, It would have made my life a lot less painful. But no one said being in love was easy. Especially if it's your childhood friend who you've known your whole life and don't want to lose for anything. But that didn't stop me from wanting to see her, wanting to be part of her life.

Loving Erza Scarlet will always be the best and most pleasant mistake.

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"So, are you excited for our meeting with Fairy Tail?" My brother, Mystogan teased me as we were walking out of the student council meeting. I felt my face heat up as I rolled my eyes at him. Considering the fact that he was my twin, I couldn't exactly lie to him despite the fact he knew exactly how I felt about that meeting.

I felt terrified and anxious about the whole thing despite the fact we kept in contact. Well, more like tried and failed horribly to keep in contact. It had even gotten to the point where our texts seemed more out of routine checkups than an actual want to talk to each other. It was a complete mess but of course we didn't argue about it because we were both so busy.

I was so lost in thought over it, I didn't notice Hughes coming towards us causing Mystogan to groan. I found myself smirking at my twin and his so-called "hatred" for Hughes. It was clear to everyone in probably all of Japan that Hughes was practically in love with my identical twin. "Hiii Jellal, Mystogan-sama..." Hughes smiled kindly with those lovey dovey eyes that apparently made my brother sick, though I knew he was lying.

"Hi Hughes.." I smirked nudging my twin and he growled at me. "Tch..Hughes.. Hi.." He mumbled after awhile refusing to meet the male's eyes though I could see his ears turn pink from embarrassment.

"How cute, Mystogan-sama~" I teased only to almost be elbowed in the stomach.

Hughes trailed behind us for as long as possible on our way home from school. When we got home, I checked my phone to see a missed call from the Erza Scarlet and of course, like the lovesick puppy I was, I answered.

"Erza? How have you been?" I tried not to sound so cheerful about it but I knew she could tell. "Jellal, I'm fine. I just wanted to talk about our meeting.."

Of course.

Business as usual.

As to be expected of Erza Scarlet..

My grip tightened on the phone. I was so tired of this being the only time we really talked.

"Sure.. What do you want to talk about?"

She had no clue about my feelings and it seemed like that would always remain.

When my brother and I headed to our meeting, our advisor Zeref Dragneel, was waiting for us.

I never understood why he wasn't student council president, he was older and had more of a leadership vibe to him but he always said, as he was already class rep of his grade, he didn't like too much attention.

"Zeref.." We heard someone say his name but Zeref wasn't turning around. In fact, he wasn't doing anything.

Mystogan and I raised eyebrow, not being able to see the person, but hearing their footsteps as they ran off.

He announced he was fine as soon as the person left and we awkwardly proceeded to the council meeting.

"Jellal, Mystogan.. It's great to see you." Her scarlet hair cascaded down her shoulders, those big brown eyes staring at us. She was smiling and oh I hated myself for just being able to stare.

Erza Scarlet was and will always be a vision.

My heart felt like it was giving out and my knees were like gelatin.

That's when I came to the realization.. 'When's the last time I saw this girl in person..?..'

Mystogan nudged my side causing me to wince and force my eyes elsewhere.

"Wonderful to see you, Erza.."

It's always wonderful to see you..

As the meeting droned on, Erza was completely formal. And I was completely formal. And we were all so damn formal.

Zeref spoke about the clubs and such and while I tried to listen, I couldn't. Even when it was my turn to speak, I didn't hear my own words much.

It was a blur.

Finally at some point, the meeting drew to a close and most of the people were clearing out.

"Erza?" My, usually quiet twin, called her over and I knew I was doomed.

They talked for awhile and it annoyed me so that I jumped in the conversation.

Who is Mystogan to talk to Erza when he knows my feelings?

Whose side is he...

Then like a bullet it hit me.

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Mystogan is gay...

He completely set it up!

THAT ASSHOLE.

"Jellal, are you okay?" Erza laughed slightly and smiled at me. I felt my face heat up but I chuckled.

"I'm great.. Do you have any plans later? Mystogan and I are going to get some coffee or something and talk about the meeting."

Okay, the council thing was a lie but I knew it worked.

She said yes and we made our way to the coffee shop and I plotted my revenge against my twin quite quickly.

"What are you thinking?"

"Nothing, Myst."

"..I don't like that look in your eye.."

I snickered to myself and turned the corner and held the door open for Erza.

"What look? Mystogan."

He shivered and I started to head inside. Erza and I did most of the talking while we were there. Our conversations drifted in and out of work. It was normal for once.

Doubt it, I was still going to get my revenge against Mystogan but I was thankful to him.

I felt so grateful to speak so normally with the girl I loved and soon I would feel grateful about her, in more ways than I dreamed possible.