[Sapphire's POV]

      He's been avoiding me. It's been almost three weeks since he's properly talked to me and I'm growing sick of it.

      "Freed? Laxus? What am I supposed to do?" I asked the two men holding hands next to me. These two were some of my most trusted friends and I hoped they could help me. "Bicks won't talk to me."

      "Well, I'm not too sure. Laxus and I have never had that problem in our relationship." Freed said, looking to his boyfriend.

      Laxus nodded. "We've always been open with each other and we've always communicated. That's why out relationship has had so few problems." He said.

      I groaned. "I'm just getting so frustrated. I'm worried I did something wrong. But I don't know for sure because he won't talk to me and it's worrying me more..." I said, rambling

      "Sapphie, calm down. I'm sure it's nothing. You just have to keep calm." Laxus said, chuckling a little.

      "Easy for you to say..." I muttered, huffing.

      "Well, if you want to know so badly, confront him and don't stop asking until he tells you what's up." Freed suggested.

      "Easier said than done." I stated. "But, I guess I can try."

      Freed and Laxus smiled. "That's the spirit. Go talk to him. He should be downstairs." Laxus said.

      "Thanks guys." I said, walking down the stairs into the main section of the guild hall.

      I found Bickslow down there chatting with Evergreen and Elfman. They were all laughing normally and it hurt me. Why was he so relaxed around others and so tense around me?

      I walked up to them and Bickslow spotted me. He went to leave before I stopped him by grabbing his arm. "Oh no you don't. We need to talk. Now." I said firmly. He flinched at my tone and knew I meant business.

      "Alright. Let's go out front...!" He said, putting his hands up in defense. He walked out first as I followed him, fuming from irritation.

      "Now. Do you mind telling me why the hell you've been avoiding me for two, almost three weeks?!" I said loudly from frustration and anger. This got the attention of everyone in the guild and they all came to the doors.

      "It's hard to explain, Sapphire. I've been wanting to tell you for a while..." Bickslow said, rubbing the back of his neck.

      "Well, if it's hard to explain, then just say it outright, God damnit!" I snapped and he flinched again.

      "Fine....Today was the day I was going to tell you anyways...." He said softly. The entire guild watched from behind me, their holding their breath as they waited for Bickslow's answer.

      "Well?" I asked impatiently.

      "Alright, alright...!" Bickslow said, taking a deep breath. "I....I'm quitting the guild." He finally said. Everyone gasped and my frustrated and bitter behavior turned to pure shock.

      "Wh...what....?" I asked.

      "The reason I've been avoiding you is because I want to break up so We aren't holding onto each other. It breaks my heart to do this, but I need to so you can have your own happiness." Bickslow said.

      I felt my heart shatter and almost heard it as tears poured from my emerald eyes. "Y-you can't leave! What about Th-the Thunder Legion...?" I asked quickly as Laxus, Freed, and Evergreen stood to the side in shock.

      "They don't need me. They'll be fine. I need to do things on my own now. I've made so many great friends here, but it's my time to leave." He said. "I've already talked to Master Makarov about it. I'm no longer considered a Fairy Tail Wizard."

      I just there, mortified as tears fell down my face quickly. Bickslow took off his helmet and handed it to Freed who was also in tears. "Bicks, please..." Freed said gently. "Don't do this....!" Bickslow didn't say anything as he left the helmet with Freed. He then came back over to me.

      He took off his jacket and draped it over my shoulders. "Here. This way you can hold part of me close to you. I'll also be leaving my babies to you. They won't have the souls in them anymore, but you can keep them." He said. He waved his hand, and the wooden dolls stopped floating, falling to the ground. Evergreen picked them up as she looked at Bickslow. She was tearing up too, but refused to let a single tear fall as she went and stood by Freed again.

      "Bickslow, please! Don't do this!!" I exclaimed through sobs.

      Bickslow smiled sadly at me as he kissed the top of my head. "I'm sorry, Sapphie." He said gently, hugging me. I just cried and cried and cried into his chest. Soon enough, he pulled away and grabbed a shoulder bag and slung it over his shoulders. "Sorry everyone. But this is goodbye." He then began walking away.

      I stood stunned for a moment as tears continued to fall. That's when I got an idea. "Bickslow!!!" I called, getting him to turn around. I was pointing my right index finger into the air with my thumb sticking out. Slowly the other members, most of them crying as well, did the same as I did. This gesture meant a lot to Fairy Tail. It meant that no matter how far apart we are, we will always be looking your way.

      Bickslow gasped as he looked down, tears forming in his eyes. He then turned his back on the guild and its Wizards, walking away. As he walked away, he copied what we did. This caused me to smile through my tears.

      'Never...Never again will I love someone. I could never do such a thing....' I thought. And I meant it. Or at least I thought I did.

      I never imagined that I would ever see that strange mage that I loved so deal ever again. It wasn't until many years later, when both of us had changed immensely, that I'd ever lock eyes with him. The eyes that could ensnare one's soul. Of course, I didn't recognize him when I met him again. I thought that man, along with our love, was something only once remembered.

Word count: 1036

I really hope you guys like the first chapter of Once Remembered. I'd just like to thank QueenTitxnia again for the amazing cover.

I'd also like to let you guys know, I cried while writing this.

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