Hi! :D So yesh, the new Sting x Lucy book is currently being thought of. It will not be posted anytime soon...mainly because i haven't done much drafts yet and because i have a new nalu coming up which is going to be posted soon. Yeah.

This book, might be ending in the next chapter, or the following one after the next chapter, but i doubt the second choice. I don't think there is anything else you need to know....ah yes, i'm also thinking of a 'nice' way to end it so i won't be forced to do a third book (like last time). :P

Enjoy the chapter!

~Grace x

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Chapter 25: Telling the world

STING'S POV

Walking with her small hand in mine to her home was the most refreshing thing since the big turn where our lives messed up. No...wait, now that i think of it....it wasn't the only refreshing thing.

See, i don't usually drink tea, but Lucy made me green tea the other day and i actually enjoyed it. That was refreshing.

But going back to the main topic, i needed this. I needed her back.

"Are you staying or going back to Sabertooth?" she asked, as we stopped in front her door. I facepalmed.

"I forgot i was the guild master of a guild....." i said, "But you don't want a silly, clumsy guy like me walking around town at this late hour?"

"It's only six in the evening... and i'm pretty sure you can't get raped easily....Sting."

"W-Well....." i mumbled, lowering my voice. She laughed heartily at my failed attempt. Hey, but you never know. Some fangirls are so crazy, i could be raped....just saying. You never know....

"You tried that the last time. Come on, one night won't hurt." she said, smiling, and opening the door for us both. I smirked. Yeah, my skills might be bad but i still got through. ;)

Entering, i switched on the television as Lucy went into the kitchen. Switching through channels...which was boring, by the way, i strained my ears to hear whatever activity was going on in the kitchen.

"I know you don't like tea, but for the sake of kindness, would you like some?" she called, poking her head.

"Umm....yeah, if you're having." i replied. She seemed surprised by my somewhat 'agreement to tea'. At least i was positive. A few minutes later, she sat down besides me, and placed the tea on the coffee table in front of us.

Funny. It's called a coffee table, yet there is a tea on it. HA, in your face world.

"It's not too hot." said Lucy, sipping hers. I looked at it and felt the temperature, before smiling.

"Oh believe me, i know hot when i see it. And i'm seeing hot right now..." i said, looking at her on purpose. She seemed to get my line and glared at me, before saying things about my cheesy comment.

"You and your pick-up lines." she mumbled, as she smiled into the cup. My fingers were occupied switching channels, before i just chose a random movie channel.

"Where's D-Sting?" she asked out of the blue.

"Oh yeah....we forgot about him, didn't we?" i asked, suddenly realising. Our faces were confused for a while.

"Maybe we should go to the guild, to get him.I mean, knowing him, he'll stay there until tomorrow unless we don't show up." said Lucy, placing her teacup down. I screwed up my face.

"Nah, let him be." i said, before turning my attention back to the movie in front of me. It was more interesting now...i seemed to stop on a very...exciting movie. Lucy hadn't seem to notice, until i turned up the volume.

"What is making those perverted sounds?" she mumbled, looking around before laying eyes on the television. Her face heated up, and glared at me.

"Just what are you watching?!"

"It's for free!"

"Switch it!"

"No, i enjoy this. It's better in reality, though. Maybe you can interest me here rather than the fake one in front right now?" i asked, drawing circles on her visible thigh. I literally saw her shiver at my touch.

"No, you are not getting either." she said, moving to switch the channel. I pulled the remote away.

"Relax, if you watch it, you'll get an idea of what i might do to you." i said.

"Stiiinnggg!" she whined, "This feels like it happened before...."

"It sure did, babe. It sure did." i laughed, "Now, this movie is staying right here."

"Fine. Be that way. I'm going to read in the next room." she said, taking her tea with her and grabbing a book from the shelf along with a stack of papers and left me watching a movie that surpassed rated R.

LUCY'S POV

I had grabbed one of the books i had regretted taking, it was a little boring, actually. I tried to focus, but the sounds coming from the living room made it harder to understand the black and white pages in front of me.

Every sentence i read, i heard, "Ahhhh!"

And after every three sentences, i heard, "Woaaaahhhh Yeaah."

It became really annoying, and i angrily shut my book and stalked off to the living room.

"If you don't lower the volume, i'll rip it out this time! It won't be a simple blast!" i threatened, referring to his manhood. He seemed to realise, before smirking.

"Why, are you jealous that another woman's moans are coming from the room i am in?" he asked slyly. I glared at him.

"Funny, sure it is." i said, lowering the volume. He didn't object, which i was glad for.

"It's getting late. You should rest." he said, standing up and holding my hand, "I'll sleep on the couch, like i always do."

As he said that, i began to reconsider about where he should sleep. I sighed heavily, and he glanced at me.

"Come on, you can sleep with me. Just keep your hands to yourself." i said, walking into my bedroom. I grabbed my pajamas and changed into them. Sting watched me, but it wasn't like he didn't see me half naked before.

"Are you going to place a wall of pillows like you always do?" he joked. I playfully hit his shoulder, shook my head and sat on the edge of the bed, fluffing my pillow.

He looked at me as if i were mad. What? Can't someone fluff their pillow before falling asleep? Hmph.

TIME SKIP

"Soooo what's going?" asked Mira, eyeing me with a devilish smirk. I shook my head at her typical question.

"Nothing, nothing at all. We're just friends." i said, pointing to Sting who was fighting with Natsu.

"Yeah, 'friends' you say." she laughed.

His hair was soft, and his eyes had the most mesmerising look in them. He looked like he was a sly, evil person, but i liked it. I remember his hot breath that i would feel everything he towered above me, trying to make me give up.

And his attitude. Believe it or not, his perverted statements make me feel even more special, although some get me irritated. I also recall his touch, his hands knew where and how they were supposed to work.

But, he was a peaceful and blessed soul. He loved me, i heard him myself.

I opened my eyes, awakening from my motivational dream. There was a constant poke near my ribs and it had gotten me irritated, so that was one reason why i woke up.

"Yessss....?" i asked groggily, as the blonde boy hovered above me, his hair falling in front of his face.

"We gotta go pick up Mr.Fake from the guild." he replied.

"Oh yeah, i forgot. Let's go." i said, still a bit tired. I quickly changed into something decent and grabbed my keys, before leaving the apartment to go with Sting.

When the guild was soon in sight, we debated on what we should say, and the excuse for not showing up last night. I knew we should have called yesterday for him, not to wait and make a white lie to him.

"Fool is going to accept it." said Sting while he opened the guild doors.

The first thing.....or first person to show up was not only D-Sting, but Mira herself and everyone else. Their eyes came latched onto the area that our hands were interlocking. We pulled away, but it didn't help at all.

"I hate you two." mumbled D-Sting, talking about when we abandoned him.

"Now is that any way to speak to the two people who just helped you?" asked Sting, waving our hands, still together, in front of his face.

"What are you......" asked D-Sting, before his eyes lit up and they bulged out.

"Lucy is back. For you." i said.

"If you dare start crying, my reputation will be ruined." growled Sting, as tears were beginning to form on his counterpart's eyes. Next thing i know, both Sting and i were engulfed in a huge hug, by body squeezing.

"Hey hey, you're touching me!" exclaimed Sting.

"Will you shut up and accept it?" i asked, a light smile playing on my lips. D-Sting pulled apart, as he wiped his eyes.

"Thank you so much, i really appreciate it." he said, "I feel overjoyed, and i do wish that there was more that i could give to you."

"You did something, something that changed. If it weren't for you who was literally trying to force me, i would have never gotten back with Sting. And you also made me realise that my actions cause the sorrow for others." i explained.

"Now that this is over with, you're not going back now, are you? Stay for a little longer." said Sting, trying to sound nice.

"We'd all appreciate your stay." said Mira, joinging our conversation, "But i do believe that the rest of us need to accept the fact that they're together again."

As she said that, we looked to see shocked faces on everyone else. Erza and Gray were glaring at Sting, and i'm guessing they were trying to say 'Don't mess up again'. Natsu was practically....Natsu. He was on fire.

Wendy was the only one who wasn't affected. Mira brought her lips close to Sting's ear.

"If you hurt her again, i will destroy your manhood." she threatened.

"Awww man not you too." whined Sting, "But i guarantee you, she's in safe hands once again."

^^

Sting and i left the guild later, walking around the city for a while, He seemed really pleased to have me by his side...closer than usual, and he wanted to tell every single person he met.

From the far corner of my eye, i saw the one person that had annoyed me the most. Her blonde hair was no exception, actually, the wig stood out among the real heads of hair in the crowd. Sting saw where i was looking and smirked.

He walked up to her and i had no choice but to follow. She seemed to sense his presence and turned around.

"Oh Sting, darling!" exclaimed Sasha, a smile on her face.

"Oh Sasha, bitch!" mocked Sting, earning a shocked look from her.

"What can i help you with? Oh, are you telling me that she hasn't got her memories again and you want me?" she asked.

"Actually no, i just want to tell you that we're back together." laughed Sting, "And yeah, i'm rubbing it all over your Crayola covered face."

I couldn't help but laugh at Sting, he never seemed to go easy on anyone at all. Only when i laughed, she noticed me. Like, i was standing there the entire time.

"Yeah right. She still has amnesia. I'm sure she remembers me as a good person. Lucy, do you know who i am?" asked Sasha.

I got annoyed with her for not believing Sting.

"Yes, i do actually. It's been quite a while!" i exclaimed, sounding friendly and earning a look of surprise from Sting, "I remember you quite well. You are still the same desperate person from before, aren't you? Stealing someone who doesn't belong to you."

"Why you----!"

"Shut up." snapped Sting, "Blondie, before you pass me in successive remarks, let's go."

The two of us walked away as the girl fumed away. Sting was laughing at me when we seemed to be far from her.

"My fabulousness has went to you." he said.

"Really? 'Fabulousness'?" i asked, raising an eyebrow.

"I didn't know any other word!" he replied, putting his hands up in defense.

^^

I looked out my window, amazed by the number of lights lighting up the city. Sting came by me, and rubbed my head for me. I grumbled at his 'mature' behaviour, and pushed his hand away.

"You seem happy that he decided to stay at the guild." i said.

"Reaaal funny, Lucy." he laughed.

After a few moments of silence, he spoke again.

"What are you thinking about?" he asked, putting his hand back on my head.

"Nothing really." i replied.

"You know....i actually appreciate the guy." he said softly, before turning around.

"He's leaving tomorrow. You should tell him that." i laughed, switching off the lights and getting into bed. Sting said he had wanted to sleep with me again, 'the place was freezing', according to him.

Although it's the middle of summer.

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NEXT CHAPTER: FINAL CHAPTER : A true farewell

PREVIEW: Sting and Lucy enjoy their time together, after having everyone know. D-Sting takes his leave after waiting for the couple to return from a walk, but he didn't have the patience. Instead, he leaves them a note. However, during the time he was waiting, he learnt of something that they needed to know.

And so, without any other way to tell them, he writes it in the note. It's the final chapter, and it really is a good bye!

Yeaaaah it's ending. Yup. Usually i notify you three or so chapters before but i seriously didn't know when this was ending.