Erza's P.O.V

The warmth of his fingers still lingered on my skin. I held my wrist to my chest as I went over in my head over and over again what just happened.

My heart was still racing. Could he feel my pulse when his fingers were on my skin?

Jellal, why do you do this to me?

I heard the water running as I stood up to requipt into some pj's. I now wore some short pajama shorts, along with a thin spaghetti-strap shirt. These pajamas kind of clung to my skin, showing off my curves a bit, but I doubt Jellal would care. I've known him since I was a kid, I'm completely comfortable around him.

I walked over to the window and took in the view of the tiny town outside. A few rows of stores laid luminous against the darkness of the sky. A million stars shimmered beautifully against the pitch black of night, and I could see small pools of cosmic matter scattered around the sky, making up the milky way galaxy. It truly was a beautiful sight.

I realized that the water wasn't running anymore, and I turned around to find Jellal standing behind me, staring at me from the other side of the room. "Enjoying the view?" He asked with that famous smile of his. He walked over and stood next to me, looking out the window. I returned my view to the night sky as well, taking it in for the second time. "It is a nice one," I replied, wonder-struck at the allure of our solar system.

"You're not going to wear that to bed, are you?" I asked, referring to his attire.

"I- um- kind of... forgot pajamas, I guess," He replied sheepishly.

"Then what have you been sleeping in?" I questioned.

He didn't reply but instead looked at the ground and blushed.

"Long story short, I plan on keeping these on..." He finally said.

"Oh," I replied casually.

"You're not weird-ed out?" He asked, raising an eyebrow.

"Not really, I grew up with you, Jellal. Not to mention I'm kind of used to Gray and his little 'habit'. Wear what makes you comfortable, we'll sleep back to back. So don't worry, I won't look," I replied smoothly.

"It's not necessarily that I'm afraid of you seeing me, it's that I don't want to give you the wrong impression. I don't want you to think I'm just some guy who's going to..."

"I know what you mean, and It's okay. Besides, you're not just some guy," I said as I sat on the bed, my back to him, who still stood on the other end of the room, "You're my friend, Jellal. So do what makes you comfortable. And turn off the light before you get into bed," I said as I laid my head on my pillow.

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