When I Was Your Man ( Fairy Tail, Miraxus )

Give Me a Second Chance

A week has passed, and not a single day went by without Laxus missing Mira. He never thought he would be so nervous today, yet here he is this morning at the other side of the guild entrance gate fiddling with his purple shirt.

*Creaking door*

Ignoring the usual loud chattering of the crowd, Laxus confronts Mira straight on since Nathan isn't around, at least that's what his nose tells him. He rests his elbow on the bar counter and then snaps his finger twice at her. "Mira, a second please."

"... Hmm?" Her response is slower than usual when she turns around to face him, and the frown on her speaks a thousand words.

"Hey, what's wrong?" Laxus whispers. Until, a nasty thought crosses his mind, one that causes him to lose his temper immediately. "Nathan didn't mistreat you on your date, did he!?"

"No, it's nothing like that... really. It's just..." She pauses, placing her hands on her cheeks as they burn up, causing Laxus to be more curious than ever now. "I'm sorry. I don't think I should discuss such personal matter with anyone."

"Even me?" Laxus grunts under his breath.

"What, it's not like you were ever opened to me either. Now do you see why I was so upset with you?"

"Tch, believe me, Mira, I've learned my lesson."

Mira giggles. It's been a while since she last saw Laxus pout, and she is honestly starting to miss that adorable look on his face. "Well, if you really want to know, I guess I could tell you."

"I want to, but it better not concerns Nathan."

"Actually, it does." Mira fidgets her finger as the blush on her face grows even stronger. It sends Laxus a bad vibe. "Nathan proposed to me on our date, and I said—"

A sudden strong grip on her wrist interrupts Mira.

"Don't say it... Please, I beg you."

From the way Laxus lowers his head, to the dark expression on his face, until the way his hand is trembling, Mira can't help but empathize with the man. "Laxus... is there something you've been hiding from me?" she asks while placing her hand on top of his, but Laxus only stays silent throughout the next few seconds.

"Listen," he finally whispers and releases his hand, "I know it's probably much too late to try and apologize for my mistake, but I just want you know that... I was wrong."

Mira never thought she'd live to see the day Laxus apologize to her, and it melts her heart to see how sincere he was. "Aww, Laxus... you know I will always forgive you."

"Truth is, I still have feelings for you, Mira. It was only until I had lost you that I realize how much you meant to me, so much that I couldn't get you off my mind no matter how hard I tried."

Again, her heart melts for the second time as she places her other hand on top of her breast. "Aww, that's the sweetest thing you've ever said to me."

"So please, don't tell me it's too late to apologize..."

"Laxus, I never said it's too late."

"Then what about the proposal?"

"About that," She scratches her cheek with her finger, "I still haven't said 'yes' to Nathan yet." 

In that instant, Laxus enthusiastically gets up on his feet and slams his hands on the counter. "In that case, please give me second chance. I promise you things will be different." Leaning his face closer and closer to Mira, Laxus' heart is beating fast like a speeding bullet. That is, until Mira pushes him away.