Finding Forgiveness {Jerza}

Where the Wild Things Are

A/N: HOPE YOU'RE HYPED CAUSE AYYYYYE DOUBLE UPDATE

-A ;)

Erza's P.O.V.

After a couple hours of walking, we arrived in front of a large gate that read:

Apothero Public Zoo

"Alright! Now let's see if we can score a park map!" Lucy announced, determined.

"Maps are lame, come'on and find out for yourself already," Natsu grinned, grabbing her by the hand and dashing into the park. Happy flew after them, making sure to keep up with Natsu.

"Well," Wendy giggled, "I suppose some people are more excited than others to see the animals,"

Gray let out a small laugh, "You can say that again."

"I haven't been in Apothero for a long time, not since I completed my last job here," I spoke, walking with the others through the entrance.

"Yeah," Gray agreed as he looked away in thought, "The one with that three-headed beast, right?"

"Correct. It wasn't a big job, but it paid well," I said, looking over at a dessert shop, "Are any of you hungry?"

"Wait, three-headed beast... The only creature I can think of is Kerberos, and those are nearly the size of a four-story building," Jellal pieced together, "You call that 'not a big job'?"

I paced closer and closer to the dessert shop, desperately hoping they had what I was looking for, "Food? Anyone?" I continued, not looking back.

"Erza, you left Gray, Lucy, Wendy, Meredy, and Carla behind; shouldn't you slow dow-- OK" Jellal tried talking, but I swiftly took hold of his hand and dragged him into the shop with me.

It was a nice little shop, painted in pastels with cute furniture to match. The air conditioning inside was soothing and definitely helped on a hot day like this.

"Hello! Welcome to Apothero's Sweet Shop! What can I get you today?" The young employee asked cheerily as we approached the counter. "If you'd like, our special of the day is pineappl-"

"Save me the formalities, I have but one question for you,"  I spoke staring the staff down, "Do you carry... Strawberry cake?"

The employee blinked a couple of times before responding.

"I'm sorry 'mam, we don't have any cake..."

I nearly fainted on the spot; if Jellal hadn't caught me, I would've been sprawled on the floor by now.

"Is that strawberry ice cream? It'll have to do," Jellal questioned the clerk before putting money on the counter. 

He turned to me, "You really are a child sometimes," He laughed.

"The quest of cake-searching is far more than a child's ploy, Jellal," I defended, still being held up by his arm around my waist.

He seemed much stronger than I remembered, suspending me as if I were nothing. I was wearing heavy armor, as well. It was oddly comforting, having someone treat me like this.

"I never said it was a bad thing," He smiled at me before taking the ice cream cone from the clerk. He thanked her before getting us a table and taking a seat across from me.

I eyed the ice cream before gingerly trying it. 

"I have to admit, this is a wonderful alternative."

Jellal watched me for a  moment, "I'm glad you like it,"

"Here, try some," I gestured, holding the cone in front of his face.