-Something Better-

Chapter 27: Memories

…Pancakes. English is my second language so please forgive me for the mistakes I make.

I do not own Fairy Tail

Lucy Pov

"Can you do me a favor?"

Is he avoiding my question? "But you haven't answer me. Who is your girlfriend?" I said. Rogue turned away. "It doesn't matter. She won't remember me. She's gonna go back, falling in love with a guy who doesn't like her that way." He said with sudden coldness. I punched him in the arm playfully. "What's wrong with you? Eventhough she's not gonna have the same feelings as before, she'll always be in your heart." I smiled.

Rogue showed no emotion. "She's not dead." He pointed out. "You know what I mean." I rolled my eyes. "There was a hole in my heart which she fill. She's gone and the hole's back, bigger than ever." He placed his hand on his chest. "I wish there's something I can do…" I muttered. Really, I felt sorry for him.

He stared at me. "Actually, there is." I lifted an eyebrow. I'm planning to return to Sabertooth so I wanna say goodbye to her." He said. "…So you're really planning to leave?" I ask. "Yeah… it hurts me to see her not remembering me." He said.

A short silence settled in before he stood up. "Sorry but I've gotta go. I need to pack." And with that he left. I watched him a he disappeared from sight. I've only known him for a day but why does it hurt when he told me he was leaving?

I walked back to my apartment. "Rogue, you didn't tell me who is your girlfriend." I said to myself. I sat down and tried to write a new plot for my novel. But no matter how hard I tried, nothing popped up in my mind except Rogue. "I give up!" I groaned, slamming my hands on the desk. A book near the edge dropped on the floor. I groaned again and picked it up.

That's when I notice a piece of paper sticking out. I picked up the book. " A drawing…?" I muttered. I stared at the drawing. I was in it with… Rogue. I blushed furiously. It was a drawing of me sleeping in Rogue's arms. At the bottom left corner was Reedus' signature and the words, 'Sabertooth Mage, Rogue and Lucy on his Welcome party'.

The girl I love lost all her memories of me.

Was I… that girl? The girl he loved.

Do you remember a certain guy?

Sorry, Luce. But you have to remember him on your own.

The certain guy… Could it be Rogue?

The GMG, during Natsu and Lisanna'd tag battle, I wasn't with Fairy Tail. I was with someone else. I remembered that I cried when the two kissed and someone was there to comfort me. It was Rogue. The reason why my apartment was untidy was not because of Team Natsu, it was because of Rogue and his team.

Can you do me a favor?

I'm planning to return to Sabertooth so I wanna say goodbye to her.

He's leaving and I still don't have an answer. I need to know. I need to know why I can't remember anything about him. I got up and rushed to the guild.

"Levy!" I shouted, racing towards the bar. Levy flinched and turned to me. "Lu-chan?" She asked. Mira, who was talking to Levy, tilted her head to the right. "What's wrong, Lucy?" She asked. "I need to know. Where's Rogue's apartment?" I asked. Levy's eyes widen. "Lu-chan, do you-"

"No! But I need to know! Now please tell me his address." I cut her off. Mira handed me a piece of paper. "Thanks, Mira! Levy!" I smiled and left.

The address Mira gave me led me to an apartment building near the train station. "His apartment should be on the first floor…" I muttered.

"Ah, there it is."

I knocked on the door. No answer. "Didn't he said he was going home." I muttered as I turn the doorknob slightly. It's unlock. Shrugging, I entered. The apartment was untidy. "How can one guy make so much mess? And I thought he was a clean type." I said to myself.

"Rogue, are you here?" I asked. I heard the sound of the door opening. "Rogue-!" I frown. It wasn't Rogue. Instead, it was a blonde guy with headphones covering his ears. He looked up and stared at me. I reconize him. "Lucy?" He said, removing his headphones. "Sting Eucliffe." I said his name. His face showed disappointment. "What are you doing here?" I asked.

"I should be asking you that. This is my home." He took out a chocolate bar from the fridge. I tilted my head to the right. "What do you mean? Rogue lives here." I said.

"Well, this proves that you still remember nothing and yes, Rogue lives here as well." He answered. "Then where is he?" I asked. "How the hell should I know? I was out with Kyuki." He replied. A blush crept in his face before he added, "O-on a mission." I searched around the apartment but still no sign of him.

"Try his room. It's at the end of the hall." Sting said with his mouth full and legs on the table. How rude. How can anyone like this… this idiot. Letting the guest do all the work while he sits there shaking his leg.

I pushed those thoughts away as I entered his room. Unlike the rest of the apartment, this room was the cleanest. Nothing out of place. That's when I notice a crumpled piece of paper on the bed. Curious, I picked it up.

Sting,

I'm leaving for a while…or probably forever. I think I might come back. Take are of Lucy.

Rogue.

I gasped. Rogue skipped town. But I was with him earlier. He said he was going to pack. How did he pack so fast? "Eucliffe!" I shouted. "When? When will you ever just call me Sting?" I heard him groaned. I rushed to him and shoved the paper in his hands. His lips was moving but no sound is coming out of his mouth. His eyes widen.

"That guy! Leaving without warning and leaving the burden on me!" He gritted his teeth. "I can't believe… wait, burden?" I said. "No time to lose! We have to find Rogue." He said with determination. 'He completely ignored what I just said.' I thought.

"Do you have any idea where he is?" I asked. Sting's face brighten up. "I'll search Magnolia and then Sabertooth. You, go to Crocus." He replied demandingly. I raised a brow. "Why Crocus?"

"Rogue goes there often. Now get out of this house and look for him." He pushed me out roughly. "Thanks for being gentle!" I said sarcastically. "You're welcome. Now look for him!" He answered and slam the door in my face. "Arrogant guy." I muttered as I made my way to the train station.

'I should have asked him where Rogue usually hang out here.' I thought. This place is huge and I don't have the slightest clue of where he could be! "If I had my memories, this will go faster!" I fumed.

"Excuse me, have you seen a guy with a black cloak and hair?" I asked an old shopkeeper. "Why yes, actually. He went that way." He pointed to the park. I quickly thanked him and rush to the park.

Rogue was not in the park. I groan in frustration. "I give up!" I said as I collapse on the park bench. "There is no way I'm gonna find him! He's like a shadow!" I grumbled.

After a while, I calmed down. "I need the information and only he knows." I rubbed my temples in circular motion.

I come here often to think. Only I know this place.

Don't tell anyone about this, okay?

Rogue likes being alone so he tends to go to quiet places.

Voices filled my head and there all about a certain area. All of a sudden, a place came into my mind. It was a flower field with trees surrounding it. "I should check it out in case." I muttered as I walked into the forest. I was curious as to why I didn't get lost. 'Have I been here before…?' I thought.

I found the field with ease. "The flowers are glowing." I said. It didn't suprise as much as I thought it would. That's when I saw a lone figure sitting in the middle of the field. "Rogue!" I called out. He turned around in suprise. "How did you know I was here?" He asked.

"It came to mind." I shrugged.

Rogue's frown deepen. "You don't remember anything, do you?"

"Rogue, the reason I came is because I want to ask you something."

He turned away. "Why should I answer you when you didn't answer me?" He said coldly. "Oh yeah… The favor." I mumbled. "Lucy, I'm sorry. I should go." He sighed. "Wait!" Without realizing it, I grabbed his arm. He raised an eyebrow. "If I do you the favor, can you answer my question?" I asked.

Rogue nodded. "Are you…the guy I'm suppose to remember?" I asked, feeling a blush creeping in. Rogue didn't answer. I looked at him. "Are you?" His eyes stared into mine. Man, those snake eyes are hypnotizing. "Lucy…"

Before I knew it, he pressed his lips against mine. I was shocked but after a while, I kissed back. His face was cold but his lips was soft and gentle. Suddenly, I felt a headache and memories swirled around my mind.

May I join you?

I'm not gonna hurt you like Minerva so don't worry.

Sometimes you won't get what you want but in the end you'll get something better.

My name's Rogue. Rogue Cheney.

Because of those seven years, I get to meet you.

You can sleep in my room for tonight.

I'll stay by your side till you sleep.

You're the first girl I love.

There's nothing I wouldn't do for you.

I love you… Lucy.

Rogue pulled away until we were lip distance. "Rogue… Cheney." I muttered. His eyes widen. "Lucy, you…" He trailed off. I smiled. "Yes, I remember." I said and I hugged him. "But how? Rufus said your memories will never return." He hugged back. "True loves kiss." I whispered. "For the past few days, my life felt empty."

"Me too." He replied. "I'm never gonna let anything happen to you again."

"And I'm never gonna drink booze ever again."

"You know, I've been meaning to ask you this at the resort." He said. "You've been on my mind ever since we met and I really love you."

I stared at him confused. "Where is this going?" I asked. He reached into his pocket and took out a small velvet box. He open the box, revealing a diamond encrusted silver ring. I gasped and stared at his face. He was blushing furiously. So adorable.

"Lucy, will you marry me?"

"Yes, Rogue. I will." I said and he slipped the ring on my ring finger. Our eyes locked as we closed in for a kiss.

Epilogue…

When we return to the guild, hand in hand, everyone was suprise in a good way that I have my memories back. As I told them about what happen, me and Rogue couldn't tell them about the ring. But then…

"Lucy! Where did you get the ring?" Kyuki asked. The guild was dead silent. "I…um…" I was speechless.

"Lucy…" Lisanna started.

"… Did Rogue…" Levy continued.

"… propose?!" Erza finished.

Everyone stared at us. "Well, um…" I started. The guild turn noisy again.

"No way! He's not gonna marry you!" Natsu shouted.

"We don't approve of it!" Gray added.

"I'm the sexiest guy around and yet he…" Sting sulked.

"Lucy! Why didn't you tell us about this?!" Levy asked. "Does this mean you're against it?" I asked. "YES!" Everyone shouted but Erza, Mira, Lisanna and Kyuki. "Quiet!" Mira shouted. Again with the silence. "This is a great opportunity for Lucy! Imagine in twenty years time, a browned eye black haired boy or girl with Dragon Slayer and Celestial magic. Kya~! So cute!" Mira squealed.

"Mira, we're not thinking about children!" I blushed.

"But Mira…" Natsu started. Mira glared at him. "If you guys keep Lucy from marrying, this guild will have no future generation. I swear on it!" She said, evilly. Erza smiled. "I supported this a long time ago. Don't worry, Lucy! I'll plan your wedding!" Erza said. "I'll help." Mira added. "Me too!" Levy smiled.

And so the rest of the day, they talk about the wedding. "How troublesome. One minute they were protesting and the next they're all smiley." Rogue muttered. "And that's what I like about Fairy Tail." I smiled.

Kya~! So cute! I like stories where the guy propose and get married. So romantic. But I hate real life weddings. The only reason I go to wedding is cuz I wanna eat free food.

I meant to update earlier but my family had to go to the hospital for medical checkup and then we ate at Pancake House. I got a great deal, three pancakes two mash potatoes and two ice cream just for twenty bucks :D And then, I was playing a game about a badass, sexy, sadistic pirate…

I think I'm gonna write a sequel but for now… Bye:)

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