Erza P.O.V

3 years ago

"You two are so cute together!"

Those were the words Jella and I heard our entire lives. At first, it made us happy, being best friends and all, but as we got older, it began to annoy us. People automatically assumed we were in love with each other because we were so close, but in reality, we never wanted to be more than friends, or so that's what I thought.

As children, everyone said we would get married and live happily ever after, but we didn't want that--he didn't want that.

Determined to break away from the fate others were placing us under, Jellal began to date every girl he could. He became a hopeless romantic.

He was in multiple relationships, claiming each girl he dated was "the one." I was happy for him, but one day, it began to annoy me, the fact he was with every girl but me.

I never knew why the unexplainable rage would consume me when I saw him with other girls, but when I figured it out, tears began to leave my eyes and my heart broke in two. I was in love with Jellal.

Jellal and I stood in front of our new high school. We were first years, naive to the world around us.

"Erza-chan...highschool is gonna be the year we find love."

My heart ached as I watched his smiling face. I quickly put on a tough front and rolled my eyes. "You're such a hopeless romantic. Hopefully, you'll grow out of that soon," I said while walking ahead.

"Erza-chan, you're so mean~"

Mean? Was I being mean?

He quickly caught up with me and stood by my side. "Don't worry Erza-chan, no matter what happens, you'll always be my best friend."

It was painful. Painful to be in love with my best friend.

"Yeah...we'll always be best friends."

Best friends...we'll only ever be best friends...

It was seven in the morning and I was waiting outside the school, ready to help the incoming Freshmen. I placed my black coat over my shoulders and looked over at the busy streets in excitement.

"Today is our last year here...are you excited, Jellal?"

When I heard no reply, I looked over to him to find him sleeping while standing. I placed my hand on my temples and rubbed them in annoyance. "JELLAL!" I yelled, causing him to wake up.

"Huh?! Wha--oh! Reporting for duty, Scarlet taichou!" (Japanese for Captain/leader/commander)

"Jellal, were you just sleeping on the job?"

"Uh...maybe?"

I then smacked him over the head, "Idiot!"

His lip started to shake as he rubbed his head, "You're so mean Erza-chan~"

"Jellal, you need to--" I was then interrupted by a small voice.

"Excuse me...uh...do you know where the freshman orientation is?"

Jellal and I quickly stopped fighting and returned to our professional state. "Yes, it's right down the hall, to the left. The first door, you can't miss it."

"Okay, th-"

"Take this too," I quickly added before she walked away. I passed her a pamphlet for uniform regulations. "I, Erza Scarlet, am in charge of the disciplinary committee. The guy next to me is my assistant, Jellal Fernandes. If you need help with school policy, bullying, or anything, come to us in room 207."

"Thank you," she said with a smile as she walked into the school.

I looked over to Jellal to see him in a daze, his eyes still following the girl that asked for directions.

I looked at him with an annoyed stare and growled, "Jellal...what are you thinking?"

"Hey, Erza...wasn't she cute? I mean, look at those pink curls. She's so cute!"

I felt a vein pop and I placed him in a headlock, "Jellal! You're such a helpless romantic!"

"Mercy! Mercy!"

***

It was now the middle of the day and I was working in the office. Suddenly, I heard the door to the office open.

"I'm back~"

I looked over to see Jellal, smiling happily while entering.

"You look happy. What happened?"

"Remember the girl from this morning?"

"Yes..." I mumbled with a sigh.

"Well..." he reached into his pocket and took out a small piece of paper, "I got her number during lunch!"

I was in complete shock. That was way too fucking quick!

He began to skip around the room with the small piece of paper in his hands. "So...happy~," he said in a daze, "Happy~ Happy~ So Happy~."

He continued to sing until he reached his desk to start working.

I ignored him and continued to work.

"Hey, Erza...I feel like she can be the one..."

I suddenly stopped moving as I heard him say those meaningless words.

Here we go again...

I turned over to look at him. "What do you mean?"

"Erza, she's sweet, she's kind, and she's so cute. She looks like the type of person that will always be with me."

I felt my hands turn into fists.

You idiot...I'm always with you...

"How do you know? You just meet her?" I asked as calmly as possible.

"Cuz...she looks like it."

I slapped my face angrily. "Jellal, you can't just do that! Do you even know her name?!"

"Yeah! It's Meredy."

"Meredy...huh?" I whispered under my breath.

"Anyway, Erza-chan, if things do work out between me and her, you won't be excluded."

"Eh?"

"I love you too Erza-chan~"

I rolled my eyes at his statement and went back to work.

You love me...but not the way I want you to...

***
After school

Jellal and I were hard at work when the office door opened again. "Good work guys!"

Jellal and I quickly stood up to face the door. We shouted in unison, "Thank you, Principale Makarov!"

"No no, the thanks is for you! You guys helped all the new brats! Good work!"

"Thank you," we repeated.

"Now, you guys go home."

Jellal and I looked at each other. Then I spoke up, "But we're not done and-"

"NO! Go home now! That's an order!"

I quickly bowed. "Yes sir."

He nodded and walked out of the office without another word.

I sighed and looked at the remaining paperwork. "...and I really wanted to have it done by today too..."

Jellal placed his hand on my shoulder to comfort me. "Come on Erza, we always stay late, let's just take a break today."

"Fine..."

I slowly picked up my bookbag and made my way out the door.

***
As we were walking out of the school when Jellal placed his arm around my shoulder. I felt my heart skip and my eyes widened from his sudden gesture.

"What are you doing?"

"It's our last year together..."

I looked up at him in confusion, "Yeah, and?"

He then brought me closer to him and hugged my head. "I'm gonna be sisterless after this year~!"

"Eh?!"

"Erza! Let's go to the arcade, then the ice cream shop, then --"

"Hold up! I thought we were going home."

"Come on Erza! For old time's sake. Please..."

I sighed and pet his head.

What an idiot...

I gave him a genuine smile, "No."

"Erza-chan~!"

I began to walk away as I retorted, "I'm broke."

"I'll pay"

"I don't wanna play games."

"We'll go to the movies."

"Well...I want classy food."

"Then we'll go somewhere with classy food."

"Uh...I wanna practice kendo."

"Then let's go to our old middle school and do kendo there with Simon Sensei!"

I sighed at my loss, "I give up..."

"Yes! Let's--It's Meredy!"

I looked over to the side and saw her standing there, looking lost.

"Even her lost expression is cute~!"

I felt a vein pop. He's never called me cute!

While he stood there in a daze while looking at Meredy, I started to walk away in pain.

"Huh? Erza~" he whined while running after me.

"Don't follow me," I retorted angrily.

"Erza, why are you so mad?"

"Tch..."

He then grabbed my arm holding me back.

"Let go." I was angry and I made sure it showed on my face.

He narrowed his eyes at me in suspicion, "What's wrong with you today?"

I clicked my tongue and looked behind him to see Meredy walking this way.

"Jellal-san?"

While he was distracted, I quickly tugged my arm away from his grip and readjusted my book bag to continue walking.

As I walked I started to feel tears form in my eyes.

Bestfriends, that's all we can ever be because, in his heart, it's impossible for him to love me.