Fairy Tail: Secrets within the deep ocean (Laxus X OC)

Chapter 26: True feelings

Dear reader, I announced some bad news, one my update schedule. Due to the fact I have a lot of school work and stress, I will be changing my schedule to update a chapter every two weeks. Secondary, I know a lot of you personal message me or comments on the chapter to tell me to update quickly, yet I also have a schedule and prioritise things, such as school, family and friends first. Some of the comments on update a chapter will cause me stress, so please wait patiently for the next chapter. In fact, I do really enjoy and encourage for all your comments, all those comments shows the amusement, fun in my story and I'm really grateful for that, so please understand my situation.

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Third person Pov

"So are you willing to tell me the reason that you had lied, Jamie?"

The man with his usual signature smirk disappeared from his face, appeared resentful and glared at the woman with black short hair. Jamie could only sigh as she already knew that it's impossible for Bickslow to not notice the fact she's Jamie.

"So my acting couldn't make you think that I'm not Jamie, huh?"

"Well, originally its impossible for you to fake your identity in front of me since I can see the soul of each person."

That's definitely true.

"Sorry, Bickslow. Can you help me keep it as a secret?"

"And what's the reason behind that?"

The silence was the answer to Bickslow's question. Wearing a weary expression, she evidently wavered, hesitated to reply the question. The truth is that she missed them, more than they ever imagine, yet she wasn't able to bring those feelings into words. In her head, she was always reminded of her guild, her role as their guild master at the moment. Her return is almost near impossible, she's no longer needed in Fairy Tail after the elites had come back. Restricted by duty and her role as a Sabertooth master, she had to continue the plan that she and Minerva had planned for.

I'm no longer able to go back, so please stop searching for me.

Such harsh words, she couldn't let them slip through her mouth, terrified that these words hurt their feelings and in a progress of destroying a relationship. The man could only sigh for her silent response, feeling sort of guilty for forcing a woman to speak out. A whistle interrupted, blown by a man dressed in a blue uniform. A signal of the next train's departure will be in five minutes as the crowd rushed through the metal doors. Bickslow looked at the train, which is waiting for its departure and turned to the woman with her head down, staring at the ground. Lips quivering, shut tightly to prevent a word escape from her mouth as if she's holding back, refraining herself to spoke the truth. He could only sigh again.

"Well, It's not like I want to force an answer from you. I will respect your secrecy, but for now-"

Laid a hand on top of her head and slightly ruffle her soft hair, he smiled.

"-I'm glad you are safe and sound."

Jamie's frown expression was replaced with shock and mellowed down to a smile.

Yea, I'm glad too.

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A few Days later~

Crocus, the capital of Fiore, was one of the most populated places with copious flowers blooming along the roads, citizens chatting with smiles as the scene pervaded an exuberant, mirthful atmosphere. With a smile on his face, he wandered around the festivity streets, observing the crowd with a benevolent smile. Followed the rocky road, he slow down his pace and stepped forwards a building with a sign written as 'Bar Sun'. Gripped on the doorknob along a jingle of the bell on the door, the fragrance of wine, beer pervaded into his nostril, unconsciously made him smile in delight.

"Welcome to Bar Sun, what do you want to order, Bo-chan?" The bartender, who had black-haired and beard covered his chin smiled in delight. Sat down on the bar table, he ordered a beer and some appetizers to satisfy his thirst, patiently waited for a certain person's arrival.

"How's the beer?" A woman sat down beside him and spoke in a silvery voice as the man slipped the beer that was laid on the table. he smirked at the person that he had long for.

"It's alright, you want some?"

"I'm fine, or else I will be scolded by the owner for drinking it."

"Is that so?"

"So, what's up for you to came all the way here searching for me."

"Oh, I'm just here to delivered her message." The woman turned around with her legs cross, eyes narrowed, waited for the man to continue.

"She said it almost time to start, they would be here by this month. Make sure you should appear later in the games." The woman sighed as she stood up from her chair, with an earring with a signature purple jewel craved on the left ear rob.

"Got it. If there's anything else please report to me again." She quickens her footsteps as her solmnent look was replaced with a gentle smile, brighten the vibe around her as if the serious, crucial conversation had never been taken place. The man was about to stand up from his seat and leave, yet the series of actions were interrupted with a groan of his stomach due to his delayed on waking up in the morning and missed his breakfast and almost his train.  Perceived with the loud groan of his stomach, the customers in the bar snickered in amusement with a woman smirking at the back of the scene. He felt the woman's mischievous glance, sighed with a blushed cheeks and slowly sat down on the seat again. Due to the five hours of an empty stomach, He then order a lunch set for himself and gulped down the fried rice in an accelerated pace to satisfy the hunger that he had been craving on. Finished the delectable lunch with another cup of beer, the man finally exited the bar and continued his way back home. The woman with a half-apron around her waist smiled and greet the man as if they never knew each other.

"Thank you for coming, Please come back again!"

With another jingle of the bell, the man had already walked out of the bar and set foot in the direction of the enormous train station.

"See you again, Master Jamie."