By My Side (Jerza One Shots)

2. I Will Leave So You Can Live Better

I Will Back Off So you Can Live Better

(Play the song throughout the story)

"Jellal!"

It was her last words before the bullet shot through her chest.

It happened so fast. 

I should've be there to save her.

But I didn't.

The bullet was only 5 mm from her heart. She would've died if we didn't arrive sooner.

If it isn't me, these wouldn't have happened. It's because  of me, Erza's life is at risk.

I caressed her cheek with my right hand, brushing her pale face with my thumb. My fingers are twirling her beautiful scarlet hair that I love so much, while my forehead rested on hers. I can feel her small yet steady breathing against my face.

I couldn't help myself any longer. The memories that we shared together keeps on replaying in my mind. It is lovely, heartwarming. Simply amazing. Those are the happiest time in my entire life.

Slowly and silently, I placed my lips on hers. 

Deeply. Passionately.

It wasn't until a while that I finally realized the wetness on my face. I can't tell that these are the tears of happiness or regret as the sweet memories flashing in my mind. Perhaps it's both.

I pulled back and wiped off the remaining tear that accidentally fell on her cheeks.

One certain day

"You are so beautiful." I smiled as I cupped  her cheeks. I was entirely mesmerized by her beautiful brown eyes.

She giggled as she rested her hands on my face as well. 

"You are so adorable."

Satisfied of the reply, I leaned towards her hands for warmth as I smirked . "Why thank you m'lady,"

A playful idea came into my mind. "But I have to correct you."

She raised her eyebrows at me in confusion.

"I am adorable plus the most handsome guy you have ever met."

As a result she burst into laughter and I followed her after.

"Yes you are, Mr Fernandes." She said. "You are the most adorable, handsome and the hottest idiot that I've ever met."

"But I'm your idiot." I pouted as she smiled.

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"You know,"  I intertwined our fingers. "I regret for naming you scarlet." 

She rested her head on my shoulder. "Why?"

"Because I should've named you 'Fernandes'. That way everyone will know that you're mine." I grinned.

Once again, she laughed. "Oh come one lover boy!" And she pulled me into a long passionate kiss.

"Erza...... I'm sorry......." I buried my face in my hand. The tears just can't stop flowing out.

It's because of me, she got hurt.

It's me who hurts her most.

Don't know for how long, I finally got hold of myself. I leaned in and whispered to her ear. "I love you."

I placed my lips on hers once again before I left the room as a final goodbye.

Leaning against the wall, Doranbolt spoke. "You are not planning of leaving, aren't you?" I picked up my backpack and went towards the back door. "Yes I am."

"Tell the council not to worry. The mission is still on and we will soon fight back eventually. I'll send you report once in a while." He kept silent as I spoke emotionless.

I took my last glance at the guildhall, then back to Doranbolt. "Don't look for me and ...... take care of Erza for me." 

It was unusually hard to say those words. It really took me all my strength not to leave the sentence unfinished.

I put on my mask and opened the door. Doranbolt spoke as I took my first step away from the guild. "We will always wait for your return, Captain Jellal."

I nodded and made my way towards the forest, beginning my lost journey.

Goodbye, Fairy Tail.

Goodbye, Erza.

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Doranbolt stared blankly at the door, his hand grabbing a paper, hard, as if still not register of what had happened.

 But as Jellal's best friend he knew that this is his way of showing his love for the woman he loved for eternity.

He left to fight The Hell's Corner all by himself.

His opponent is a group of assassins who mercilessly murdered countless of people. Even the Magic Council has a soft spot to them.

Yet, he went alone.

He left, not as the Head Captain of First Division. Not as a selfless hero. Not as the fourth rank of Ten Wizard Saints. But as Jellal Fernandes, the one who is madly in love with his childhood best friend Erza Scarlet.

He had blamed himself for the ambush. He had blamed himself for her injuries. But it was obviously not his fault that The Hell's Corner found his only weakness -- her, and set their eyes on her as a revenge for interfering their various hunt and arrested their teammates.

It was really fortunate that Jellal was quick and smart enough to find out their next move and stopped them just in time.

But even though...... It's been a week and Erza still isn't awake yet. She has been suffering from the poison they set on the bullet since several days ago. It drained most of her magic power and almost took her life. 

Fortunately Wendy and Prolucyca managed to save her but still, it was just 50 : 50 chance that she'll make it through.

Jellal, on the other hand, rarely spoke to anyone since the incident. He refuse to eat, rarely sleep well and stubbornly staying by Erza's side 24/7. Today, is the first day since the incident, that he finally walked out of the infirmary.

And now, he has proven his love for her with action, to protect her.

Even it means to sacrifice his own life.

 Don't you dare die on us, Jellal.

Doranbolt still stared blankly at the door, unaware that the ruckus in the guild has died down for a while.

"Doranbolt? Where's Jellal?"He was brought back to reality by a voice that everyone have been missing for the past few days. 

He turned around just to find the girls are pushing the wheelchair, bringing Erza closer to him, with the rest of the guild following at the back.

"Where's Jellal?" Her voice trembled. She was hoping that Jellal won't do anything stupid because of her absent. She hoped that her worries aren't coming to reality. Though by judging the expression of her boyfriend's best friend, Jellal is not doing well.

Doranbolt kept silent and lowered his head.

He walked towards her and handed her the note that he was holding a while ago, which he found it laying on the floor on where Jellal's bag previously were.

I  will leave so you can live better.

Yours truly,

Jellal Fernandes

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Inspired by the song  'I'll back off so you can live better' by G.N.A. Hope you guys like it. Tell me what you think and please vote if you like it! 

I might do this as a two-shot if you guys want(Is Jellal going to come back alive?). Just leave a comment if you want a sequel.