Mating Season (Laxeel)

5: Sorry

A/N: Song for this chapter is Justin Bieber - Sorry

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Gajeel sat in his room on Monday morning, he did not have the nerve to go to school. "Gajeel!" Metalicana yelled from the kitchen. Gajeel sense of smell is stronger than the average human, so he knew his dad was cooking bacon, eggs and pancake, your typical continental breakfast. There was more, stored away from the rest of food were muffins and coffee. He probably made them for his 'co-worker', Gajeel thought, he knew there was a lady at work his father liked but he was not sure who it was. At nights when he was 'working late' Gajeel got a faint perfume scent all over him. However, Gajeel, did not want to pry, he hoped Metalicana would tell him when he is ready.

Again Metalicana called for Gajeel and he replied with a quick 'I'm coming'. He raced to put on his uniform and socks, only finding one side of the pair. "Why do my socks never stay with their pair?" Gajeel said aloud while searching for the other side. He found it beside his pillow. It was there the entire time. Gajeel sighed.

Walking down the stairs, he saw his dad getting his plate set and Metalicana smiled and said 'good morning'. 

"Good morning dad, uhm, it smells delicious!" Gajeel complimented his father's cooking before digging in like a starving animal in the wild.

"Take your time Gajeel, the food isn't gonna run away," Metalicana looked at his son and chuckled. He too thought Gajeel looking like a starving animal, but more of a puppy than a hyena.

"Yea but I'll be late for school," Gajeel responded after gulping down his orange juice. 

"Well if you stopped sleeping in and pressing the snooze button you might be on time. I told you before to leave you door unlocked so I can easily wake you up for school." Metalicana is always looking out for his son's best interest.

Gajeel, however, could not do that. He always had the habit of sleeping naked and he could not break it. If he left his door unlocked for his dad, Metalicana might see him naked and with morning wood. He would forever be embarrassed and then Metalicana is going to give him the talk which by the way he has avoided since his adoption. Gajeel knows about sex, at least between men. Gajeel knows that he is the bottom and that he only wants Bixlow inside him, but his dragon side wants Laxus even though he would not admit it. Every time he is near Laxus, his mate, he just wants to pounce on him and ride him.

Gajeel shook his head to remove the thoughts. 

"Are you okay?" his dad asked. He nodded his response. Metalicana stretched out his hand to feel for a fever, but the motion cause Gajeel to flinch an pull back. For a split second he swore that he had seen Jose's face in front of him.

"Sorry," Gajeel whispered.

Metalicana watched him intensely, "It's okay he's gone and he can't hurt you." He patted Gajeel's head. Gajeel leaned into it, he liked when people played with his hair and patted him. Their warm palms made him feel warm and loved. 

Gajeel knew what he said is right but that does not mean he is not continuously haunted by the fact that Jose did all those horrible things to him. As much as he has tried to stay as happy and sane as possible, the painful memories are eating away at his sanity.

He just smiled at his dad, checked the time and left after saying goodbye. 

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Laxus kept an eye out for Gajeel at the steps. He spotted him, walking into the school gates, his face bore a sad expression. He was about to approach him to ask if he why he looked so down, but then Bixlow walked up to him and he immediately plastered a smile on his face. Bixlow might not have noticed but Laxus already saw through his facade.

Now he was curious as to why Gajeel looked so depressed. Bixlow went to meet up with his pair and Gajeel was back to being unhappy, until he saw Laxus then his facial expression became indistinguishable. "M-morning," Gajeel quickly said and bowed his head slightly. Laxus returned the greeting. 

"Hey, we gotta go to the library and get a book for our assignment," Laxus said. "O-okay," Gajeel did not know why he was stuttering so much but it was hard to control, at least around Laxus now, probably because he feared him.

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It was so awkward. As much as Gajeel just wanted to wither away, he was stuck there. Luckily there was a meeting for the teacher so all the students were sent home. Unluckily Laxus tagged along so they could finish their assignment. Laxus tried making small talk but it was not working out, mainly because Gajeel would only reply with one word answers. 

When they got to his house, Gajeel was shocked to see his father at home. 

"I'm home" Gajeel said.

"Sorry for the intrusion," Laxus said.

"Welcome home."

"Dad what are you doing home?"

"I was patrolling and then I realized I forgot my wallet, so I came to get it. Who's your friend?"

"He's my pair." Laxus was happy to hear that, although he knew it was not in the 'mate' term, but it still meant something. 

"I'm Laxus Dreyar, nice to meet you sir."

They shook hands. If dad only knew he was shaking hands with the person that injured me he would not be happy, Gajeel thought. 

"Well I have to work overtime today, so you can order something if you want or you can cook." Metalicana left and Gajeel and Laxus were there alone in silence. 

"Go up to my room, you'll know it when you see it. I'm gonna make something for us to eat and all my study materials are up there." Gajeel entered the kitchen to start making his favourite food, sushi rolls and onigiri. Metalicana always makes them for him when he is studying. 

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Laxus walked up the stairs and was greeted with a green door to the left, Gajeel's name was on it and the door was decorated with little guitars, microphones and music notes. He entered and waited for Gajeel. Curiosity got to him so he started looking around the room. There were posters of many bands on his walls and he had a guitar next to his bed. His closet was wide open and other than his uniform, most of his clothes were black, with the exemption of two outfits which were purple and white. His room was really neat and clean. He had a desk with his study materials and his laptop. His window was adorned with real flowers and there was a couch to sit or sleep on. Gajeel had figurines of different characters. He is probably an otaku, Laxus thought.

Gajeel's footsteps could be heard from the room so Laxus quickly sat down on the desk chair. He entered the room with a tray of onigiri, sushi rolls and juice. Gajeel put it down on the desk and then he felt his heart rate increase. He was getting dizzy as well. Laxus stood up to grip him and save him from falling over. 

Gajeel looked at Laxus, his eyes were beginning to water and he grabbed Laxus' face, kissing him. Laxus knew what was happening and it was very much unexpected. Gajeel pushed Laxus onto his bed. The scent was overbearing and Laxus was trying his best to keep sane but Gajeel was already engulfed by it. He climbed on top of Laxus and kissed.

Too late, something snapped in Laxus' head and he flipped Gajeel over, kissing him back. 

"Now you better not regret this, I know you're in heat but I'm gonna make you feel all better."

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Well that escalated quickly! Stay tune for more! Next Chapter, equals sexy time (I'm usually that friend that embarrasses you) bye bye XD