"it's always harder to be left behind than be the one to go..."
~ Brock Theone
What would happen if Juvia and Laxus didn't go to tenrou islands? Gray returns to Magnolia after being stuck on tenrou island to the shock of his life.
Tsunade's eyes widened "what?!" she leans forward "I don't see what you're so surprised about" dad says giving us a bored look "this is Makarov we're talking about dad!" Tsunade turned to him her blue hair whipping around "he's never acted on his feelings for Asuka I mean come on they flush at the slightest of intimate moments" she held her hands in my direction "you mean like how you act around Hikaru?" Freed asks Tsunade immediately flushed red "I'm not in love with Hikaru we're just friends" she crosses her arms her face calming down as she stood smugly.
"sure 'just friends'-" dad mad air quotations "frequently work together and live together" slowly her face starts turning red "they do right?!" Tsunade asks her smug demeanour slipping "nope I don't know anyone who does that" Mrs Evergreen denied "wait! what about Kyo she's-" "Kyoko and Ghale are an official couple" I interrupted her "what? really?! when did this happen?!" she asks "about a couple of weeks ago" I replied "you realize you'll have to do these stuff sooner or later right?" mom asks "I can't seem to comprehend what you mean?" she stares at down with a red face as smoke emits from her head.
"you have a dirty mind" Bixslow says his baby's repeating after him mom sweatdrops "she fainted" Mrs Evergreen pointed to Tsunade who was laying on the ground her face still flushed.
I stuffed my hands in my pocket I hope Tsunade wakes up soon I spot Asuka ahead waiting at our decided place in a black and cream dress.
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Asuka waved as she spotted me "yo" I greeted "Makarov you seem to have a habit of being late" Asuka says I checked my watch "sorry about that but I'm only a couple of minutes late" I looked up at her "did Tsunade faint after she found out?" Asuka asks a smile curving her lips "not really she just couldn't handle what mom said after she pointed out about Kyoko and Ghale's relationship" I scratched my cheek "I see she found out they're together" something caught my eye "you don't have your hair in a braid today" I point out "yeah mom thought I should let it free for tonight" she felt her dark green hair "does it look weird?" her eyes glance at me "you look beautiful" her cheeks turn red.
We walked to the restaurant silently "ah~ Makarov you're wearing your usual clothes" Asuka pointed out "yeah I didn't want to overdress for this since it's just you Asuka" I rub the back of my neck sheepishly it sounds like I don't want to go on this date with her I suddenly straightened "it's not that I don't want to be here with you! I do!" I shook my hands in front of my chest "but I just feel comfortable with you is all" Asuka pats my shoulder "I know."
The dinner was went wonderfully we talked all throughout the dinner about random things now we're both walking back holding hands.
"Alright Makarov-nii there are some MUST do's when you go on a date" Tsunade says her brows furrowed "how do you know Mitsuki you've never been on one?" Hikaru asks cleaning the dishes "I did go on one before with someone but it didn't work out" Tsunade placed a finger to her chin "weren't you going on about how wonderful he was before finally going on a proper date with him?" I raise a brow "not important right now Maka" she clears her throat "if you can remember these things then you'll be golden" I sat up straight giving her all my undivided attention.
"ok first rule bring your date flowers" Tsunade held up a finger "why?" I ask "a girl likes to feel as if she's special and loved" she replied I opened my mouth to say something "by her man you have to make it clear that Asuka's the only girl in your heart" Tsunade states firmly "you have to bring her flowers man otherwise they'll be mad" Hikaru dried his hands walking into the living room.
Flowers... I forgot to bring her flowers I internally panicked "Makarov thank you for taking me out today" Asuka says "uh... sorry I forgot the flowers" I apologised bowing "it's alright I don't mind" Asuka smiled.
Tsunade glared at Hikaru "I don't know what girls you've asked out Hikaru..." Tsunade turned back to me "but not all of them turn into monsters once they don't receive there flowers Hikaru" she held up a finger matter of factly "in fact some women don't actually need a guy to shower them in presents some actually prefer genuine affection is enough" she closes her eyes still holding up her finger "Asuka Connell is among those girls like myself who loves a man for who they are not what they give her" Hikaru opened his mouth to protest before Tsunade slapped a hand to his mouth "so Makarov-nii you don't have to I'm sure Asuka-chan will just appreciate you working up the courage to ask her out."
A smile curved my lips as we continued walking beside each other.
"and finally give her a kiss Makarov-nii" Tsunade says "before taking it any further make sure she's comfortable and ready for you to lock lips with her" I nodded in understanding "what if she's not?" Hikaru asks taking a bite of his pizza "well most likely scenario she kicks you in your private part and runs away or the girl could possibly beat you up like I will if you finish all the pizza this time too" she cracked her knuckles as Hikaru flinched saluting her.
I took in a deep breath here goes nothing turning my head to face her "Asuka" I called stopping in my tracks "hmm?" I pulled our intertwined hands leaning down placing my lips over her soft red ones Asuka immediately wrapped her arms around my neck.
We pulled away shortly after a smile appeared on her lips as she waved running off to inside her house was I that lost in thought that I didn't realize we had arrived back at her house? I blinked in confusion before my lips curved into a smile as I walked away with a skip in my steps I finally did it? I jumped in joy.
Tsunade opened the door to her house "Makarov why are you here at this hour?" Tsunade asks yawning "go home" she rubbed her eyes tiredly the shirt she wore lifting slightly "can I stay here for the night Tsuna?" I ask ignoring the fact she was wearing one of Hikaru's shirt which was too big on her small frame Tsunade moved aside silently letting me in closing the door after me.
Tsunade guided me to a bedroom that looked a lot like how she'd decorate her room "you can use this room Maka I'll just sleep in Hikaru's" she says looking as if she was going to pass out any second now "Tsuna are you sure?" I ask referring to tired state "you can always stay here with me" the bathroom door opened as Hikaru walked out "what are you doing up this late?" Hikaru asks noticing us both more specifically Tsunade's tired state "Makarov's going to be staying with us for tonight" she yawned loudly "I'll sharing the bed with you tonight" he looked between us "so carry me Hikaru" Tsunade wraps all four limbs around him resting her head on the crook of his neck snuggling up to him he places a hand on her back the other on Tsunade's thigh "you should get some sleep Makarov" Hikaru says seemingly unfazed by Tsunade's affectionate gesture "uh..." I say "Tsunade tired" he informs carry her to his room "I'll be right here if you need anything" he points inside his room "good night Makarov" he smiles before shutting the door is this that normal for them? I blinked owlishly at Hikaru's room door oh well shrugging it off I walked into the room shutting the door as I fell on the bed instantly falling asleep.
