Fairy Tail Fairy Tales

Gale: Stuck With Me

 My face blushed furiously as I walked into the amusement park with Gajeel. As soon as I had shown up to meet with Mira, and had seen who all she had invited for “special training” I had known immediately what was really going on. Mirajane had never kept it a secret that she “shipped” certain people with others, and that's what was happening now. She had invited us all to the amusement park and forced us together to try to hook us up with each other.

“What the hell are we supposed to do now?” Gajeel grumbled, crossing his arms as he frowned down at me.

“Maybe this is Mira's way of getting you to relax a little,” I lied, smiling up at him. “A day at the amusement park might be fun if you give it a chance.”

“So, you're saying we're not here to train?” He asked, frowning at me.

I slowly shook my head. “Afraid not.”

“Tch. Then no way in hell am I staying here!” He growled, heading back towards the gates.

“I wouldn't do that if I were you,” I warned, grabbing his arm to stop him. “Do you really want Mirajane to find out you left early?”

“I don't give a sh—“

“What about Erza?” That got his attention. “I saw her patrolling the area when we got here, so I assume she's in on Mira's plan as well. What if she catches you leaving?”

“Damn it,” he grumbled, walking back into the park. “So,” he said, focusing his red eyes on me again, “since I'm stuck here with you, what the hell are we going to do until we can leave?”

“Well, riding any of the rides is definitely out,” I said, trying to ignore how rude his statement was. “So how about we go to the prize games? Those are fun.”

“Yeah, whatever,” he shrugged, following me as I led the way.

When we got there, I couldn't help but smile in wonder at all of the different games. “Are there any you want to play?” I asked.

“Not really,” he sighed.

I puffed out my cheeks at him, then sighed. “You know, it isn't my fault you're here with me. Getting stuck here with you isn't all that fun for me either—especially when you're so determined to have a bad time. It wouldn't kill you to have a little fun.”

“I don't find these kinds of things fun, so why should I?” He frowned. “Besides, I was tricked to come here by that damned demon woman.”

“We both were, but I'm not pouting about it,” I snapped.

“Pouting? You think I'm pouting about it?!” He growled, narrowing his eyes to glare at me.

I returned his glare, putting my hands on my hips. “What else are you doing, acting like that?”

“I'm pissed!” He retorted. “I hate these places, especially when I'm stuck here with y—“ He suddenly cut off, looking as though he regretted his words. The damage was already done, however.

“I'm sorry you had to endure being around me for so long,” I whispered, looking down at the ground. “I'll just go so you don't have to be stuck with me any longer.”

“Shrimp, wait—“

I disappeared into the crowd before he could stop me. I was small, so I slipped between the other park visitors easily. I could hear him coming after me, but I was already lost in the crowd, putting as much distance between us as I could. Stupid Gajeel! He is seriously the most insensitive jerk I've ever known! Can't he tell that I was trying to make the situation more enjoyable for the both of us?!