OK SO THIS CHAPTER IS GOING TO HAVE THREE PARTS CAUSE THINGS ARE GOING GO GET REAL FROM THIS POINT ON.

Mavis Pov.

As the sun hit my eyes, I shielded them with my hand. I could feel my body slowly getting out of bed. How long did I sleep in? Well, I remember staying up to around 2:30 am because I couldn't stop thinking.

Thoughts can be annoying some days. I walked to my bathroom combing out my thick blonde hair, which would take a good amount of time. I also brushed my teeth. Mmm minty.

My phone buzzed, so I grabbed it off the bathroom counter to look at the dim screen. I set my brightness down very low.

It was from... Juvia? Why would she be texting me? I looked at it. A picture? It was of her with Gray and Levy with Gajeel. They appeared to be in a fancy restaurant. The text read 'Juvia and Gray are finally dating!!! We went on a double date with Levy and Gajeel. We miss you!'

Huh, I'm starting to wonder... If maybe this whole ditching me idea was only Lucy's. Well, that could be the case, but then again they could be just being nice. Well, Juvia and Levy are pretty kind hearted people.

Well, that's sweet! They're dating now! I sort of wish I could talk more about it with them though.

'I'm so happy for you two! Miss you guys a bunch, but I need to take care of things.' I texted back. Truthfully, I believe I'm making the right choice. Sticking by Zeref. He's some one I trust. And plus he's really nice, and stuff.

Oh that's right! I have a date today!..... WAIT!!! No not like that!!! It's not an actual date, it's just plans with Zeref. Ugh, seriously. My cheeks feel a bit heated. I bite my lip. I really am becoming a helpless fool. What ever. I'll ignore it. That is.... If I can.

I'm not admitting to anything. Nope. Cause I DO NOT like him. No, not like that. My heart just started acting stupidly in front of him, that night only. I swear, hopefully.

Zeref Pov.

I stopped by at the bus stop around the time Mavis suggested. It felt good, to finally be the one to help her with something.

I could feel the emotion building up in me. She doesn't know. That's the huge problem, but she needs to know. I'm going to tell her. Today. I just don't want to loose her... But there's no way to keep her. Everyone leaves, they'll all leave. Mavis became someone important to me over the last while, but that won't last. No, it can't. I clench my fist. I hate what happened, way back. Sixth grade. You think people would just let go. They never quite do. A small fraction of them will still hold on to it. Because it's something to use against me. It's just how things go.

"Hey you, um, ok?" Mavis walked up to me.

"Oh yeah, no. I'm good. How long have you been there?" I asked her. She gave a shy smile.

"Not long, you just seemed tense." She wasn't facing me. Huh, guess even she can see right through me. Hell, she's probably the best at knowing what's going on in my head.

"Sorry. I was thinking. You know Bio. I'm not doing to well." I gave a quick excuse. She laughed.

"You're kidding right? You have straight As across the board. I say you shouldn't worry about that, and just relax a bit. So let's go to the park!" She cheered, raising her arms in the air.

"Sure thing, let's go."

Mavis Pov.

I clearly didn't think this through. I'm on a motorcycle with Zeref, one, should I mention, that can yes fit two people. It just wasn't made for two people. Zeref will see no trouble with this, obviously. But for me, I see a bunch of problems.

Firstly, and basically only, I'll have to hold on to him to keep from falling off. Seriously?! With how I've been lately, I can't do that. Being that close to him. I can just feel the butterflies and myself blushing. This. Is. So. Stupid!

"What's the problem?" Zeref asked, staring at me. I had my helmet on, but I was just standing there. I pursed my lips.

"Nothing, ugh. So I just get on?" I ask. This is so going to fail. I'm embarrassing myself like crazy.

"Yep. Don't worry. Despite the fact people don't trust me I'm not a reckless driver." He tries reassuring me. Damn it! That wasn't what I was worrying about. Ok, just face it Mavis. You're going to have to get on the bike.

I take a seat, and take a deep breath through my nose, then wrap my arms around him. His scent... I forgot about that. The minty smell. Can I please stop blushing?!???

"You ready?" He asks. I nod.

"Yep!" I yell.

"Good, cause I lied." He grins.

"What?!"

"I drive like a mad man." He hit the gas, as the speed excelerated. I felt the wind hit my face, whipping my hair. My stomach felt light, and everything was blurred as we rushed through traffic.

This is fun! I held on to him tighter, to keep myself from falling off. I could see the danger in going this fast, I mean surely this must be above the speed limit.

My cares all seemed to float away though, no one could catch us at this speed. I felt like I was flying. That's ridiculous though, I'm still on the ground.

The bike started to slow down gently, dropping the miles per minutes. The park was coming into sight, and we were parked there around no time at all.

"Here we are." Zeref announced, lifting his helmet from his head.

"Wow, it's so pretty!" I gazed around at it. This place, must be to good to be true. The grass wasn't the vibrant green you see in the movies, but it was still a healthy colour. The trees were mostly orange and yellow around now, signalling fall but the few ruby red leaves were stunning. Also the cheaply built picnic tables had a rustic charm to them.

"Come on! Let's go! I hear this place has a lot of forest trails!" I said excitedly, grabbing Zeref by the hand. Oh... Dang it! I'm an idiot. I just held onto his hand! Cold as always. His hands are never, warm. I ignore the pink tint in my cheeks and lead him on.

"Mavis, be careful. Some of these trails don't always bring you to great places." He informs me, as we enter the park's field.

"Huh? What do you mean?" I ask

"There are people deep in the woods. Let's just say you shouldn't trust those people." He glances off at one of the trails.

"Yeah, suppose that's true. Then, if you know this place, why don't you show me around?" I suggest to him, giving a smile.

"Hm, well, I do know of a place you'll love." He seems to be thinking.

"Really? What is it?"

"Just follow me." He grins, walking up off in the woods. I skip along behind him, wondering just where this trail will lead.

Zeref Pov.

This is going to be my last moments with Mavis, as friends. Soon to be distant. Almost strangers.