Teenage Minds

Chapter 16- Fall Ball

Erza

"Luce, you look fine! I promise! You look gorgeous!" I said, spinning Lucy around in a circle. As weird as it sounds, our Fall Ball colors were red and gold. Tacky, right? Since they are pretty tacky colors, no one wore red and gold. Most people's outfits consisted of gold and a darker color. Lucy and Natsu's colors were magenta and gold. Gray and Juvia's colors were black and gold. Levy and Gajeel's colors were jade green and gold.

"I can't believe you and Jellal finally are canon. You guys have been so close all this time, and haven't been a couple yet," Lucy pointed out. On the other hand, Jellal and I wore the colors velvety blue and gold. The dress had a mid-length train to the back and it fit like a mermaids tail. The dress was long sleeved with gold lacing at the cuffs. There were gold lacing on the shoulders as well. I had on glass-slipper-like-heels.

I hadn't seen Jellal's suit yet, neither did he see my dress yet. "You look beautiful, Erza," Lucy smiled as our hands intertwined. "I'm gonna miss you so much over winter break bestie!" A tear slipped from my eye as we pulled each other into heartwarming embraces. "Don't cry," Lucy sniffled, wiping a tear from her eye. You're probably confused. Lucy, Levy, Mira, and I all graduate early since we're all honor students. "I can't help it," I said quietly. "I am so going to miss you," she cried. I wiped the tears from my eyes, regaining my composure.

"Uh, you r-ready Luce?" A voice said. We both whipped around to see Natsu in a magenta and tan suit. Lucy smiled, still sniffing. "Yes, Natsu," she replied. "You look beautiful," Natsu  grinned boyishly. "And you look rather handsome," Lucy replied.

I smiled softly at the two. I approached Natsu, Lucy's hand in mine. "Oh little bro," a tear fell from my eye. "E-Erza?" Natsu said, confused. "You're growing up so fast," I ruffled his hair and grinned at Lucy. "You two, have fun," I waved to them as the two walked out into the spacious, decorated gymnasium.

It feels all too unreal. It feels as if I just met that blonde neat freak, thinking "she's weird," to now I'm thinking "I don't wanna live without her."

Then, an all too familiar 'gihee' erupted from the doorway. I turned around to see Levy and Gajeel, holding hands. "Levy-Chan!" I smiled. "Erzy!" Levy cheered, jogging towards me. We both exchanged hugs from each other. "I can't believe we're going to be in college already!" Levy said with a nostalgic laugh. "High school seemed like a blur," I sighed in remembrance. "Y'know, your boyfriends a wuss puss," Gajeel joked. "Don't talk about him like that," I said, playfully. "He's been getting ready for the longest," Levy giggled.

I chuckled in reply. Then I noticed how much taller I looked compared to Levy than usual, since she's already pretty short. I realize, she's not wearing heels, but she is wearing green flats that match her dress perfectly. "I'm surprised you're not wearing heels," I said, gesturing to how tall her partner is. "Beauty isn't worth that much pain," Levy joked. "I love you," I told her before another tear escaped. Then same for her. "I love you too!" Levy cried as we hugged once more. I pulled away before smiling at the couple. "See you black steel Gajeel," I chuckled. His signature 'gihee' returned as the two exited.

"Get in there Jellal, your hair looks fine," I heard a voice and footsteps come closer. Then into the room, stood Sorano, Meredy, Mira, Laxus, and my handsome, handsome man of a date. Jellal. "If it isn't Juliet!" Mira teased, slightly sniffling, before giving me a hug. "If it isn't Aphrodite," I sniffled and pulled away. "You look beautiful," I complemented, staring at her bedazzling white and gold dress. "As do you!" Mira cried harder. "Mira, you're going to make me cry too!" I laughed, tears now pouring from my eyes.

"Angel, Meredy!" I smiled at the two. "We're friends, Erza, you can call me Sorano," she smiled. Her eyes turned glossy, compared to her partner-in-crime, she was completely stable. "Meredy, I'll miss you," I gave Sorano and Meredy hugs. "Macbeth's waiting," Sorano scurried off. Macbeth? And Sorano? M-Morano? I decided to ignore it. I approached my date as Meredy went off with Lyon and Mira and Laxus left. "Jellal. Oh my god," I stood on my tippy toes and gave him a kiss on the lips, his arms snakes around my waist.