Remembering those days
August 27th, a day on the calendar that was once a little girl's dream became a reality. Zeref and I have been married for 2 years today and I thought we'd do something special today. As I hold my coffee in my hand, I look out the window and think back to the day I became Mrs.Dragneel. It was a beautiful day, the sun was setting the sky was a shade of pinks and blues. I was nervous the whole time, I think I broke some of the stems on the flower from holding it so hard but the second I saw him. Black suit with a long black tie, hands behind his back waiting for me. I think I ran down the aisle when I saw him, I didn't even give the preacher a chance to say kiss the bride.
I was too lost in thought when I felt arms tie around my waist. Soft lips kiss my neck sending a shiver down my spine. "You woke up early," Zeref says in his morning voice when he talks like that he's so sexy. I giggle and lean my head back to peck his lips. "You think I wouldn't wake up early today. I did it last year too."He spins me around and set my coffee on the counter. I press my body against him as he kisses me. If it wasn't for my plans for today I'd take him right here and now but that's what the night time is for.
"As much as I want this, I have a whole day planned for us."
"Mmm, can't it wait?"
I shake my head and pokes his nose. "Come on, go shower, and get dressed silly."
He pouts as he stomps to the bedroom. I take my list from my pocket and make sure I have everything I want to do today. Some he'll hate and some he'll be over the moon about. As I hear the shower going, I get his clothes ready and leave a little present on the bed. A few minutes later, I hear the water shut off and the curtains open. "Come get a dress," I shout to him, he looks a little annoyed by me yelling at him but, I apologies by planting a kiss on his cheek. As he dries his hair, he sees the small box on the bed. Raising an eyebrow I shrug it off and hand him his briefs.
"There is no way I'm wearing this."
"Come on, it will be funny. Plus, it's the truth."
He looks over the shirt once more, the bold words saying "My wife knows best" makes him chuckle. Knowing he's given in I do a gleeful dance in my head. "Zeref you look so cute in that shirt!" I clasp my hands as I drink in the image in front of me. He rolls his eyes as he grabs my hand and heads to the door. "I still can't believe I have to wear this and in public too." I giggle at him as I wear a matching shirt only the words say my husband knows all. He pulls me by the waist, smirking as he sees the shirt. "Now this is a better shirt and an honest one too." I roll my eyes at him before giving him a peck on the lips. "Now let's go. I have this whole day planned. Our first stop is to get food."
We had a nice little meal at a local diner where we heard snickers from people but it wasn't because of the shirt when I know that was a little part of it but Zeref was having a hard time eating some spicy noodles. He was a little sweaty but I gave him milk and wiped his forehead.
"You know, you don't need to keep eating this. It's not going to be your only meal for today."
He nods his head in defeat and asks the waiter to give him the coldest water he was able to get his hands on. I giggle once more, remembering on our first date that he had these. He was trying to impress me he told me later on because he knew I loved spicy stuff. "I think my insides are dying." He doesn't look good at all. Hmm. I pay our bill and take him to a nearby ice cream stand. I ask for two chocolate ice creams in a bowl, one with sprinkles on top and the other with Oreo crumbles. "This will make you feel better sweetie."
He takes the biggest bite out of it and I finally see he's relaxed from the meal we just had. We sit at a nearby bench. As I eat my ice cream I look at all the young couple and old stroll around. I notice an old man buying roses for his wife and a girl wiping food off her boyfriend's face. I smile to myself when I think back to the night Zeref brought me a single rose after a fight we had. Holding it I was confused why he brought me just one. "Just one? Why?" He comes closer to me with a little smirk on his face.
"A rose is red, red is fiery just like you when you're upset. You make people get away from you by your thrones. Even though they hurt, I'll never stop trying to hold you, even if my hands bleed I'll never let you go."
"You're cheesy but I love it and I love you too."
*****
"Mavis!"
"Huh, what is it?"
"You didn't hear me did you?"
I shake my head, a little embarrassed that I was so lost in thought just now. I feel something grace my cheek. Zeref it wiping off the chocolate that's somehow made it to the side of my cheek. "I rarely get to do this with you but when you're hungry. You're very messy." He tosses out cups away and helps me get to my feet. "Thank you for cleaning me hehe." He pushes my hair to the side and kisses my cheek. "So where to next?"
I take his hand and flag down a taxi. I ask the driver to drive us to the park at the end of town. He wraps his arm around my shoulder as I take his hand into mine. The sun begins to set around the town, buildings, street lights, even the shine on people's hair all look like honey. The closer we get to the park I feel my stomach get more into knots. I hope everything is set up there. Zeref sees panic on my face but I play it off saying I'm just getting cold.
We thank and pay the driver once we reach the park. Zeref places his coat on my shoulder and as usual, we get into a silly spat about me worrying he'll get cold later on but he puts an end to it by placing scarf around his neck. Together we stroll the park, the street lamps guide us to the lake than to a small walking trail where we also see couples enjoying this small place. Zeref took me here when he asked me to be his girlfriend. He was so shy, he was fumbling all over his words and wouldn't look me in the eye.
"What is it?"
"I'm just remembering how shy you were when you asked me out here. Remember, I thought you were gonna pass out."
He pouts while pulling my cheek. I swear one of these days he's gonna pull my cheek off. "Stop it! Ow Ow Ow!" Releasing his grip I try to get feeling back to my cheeks by rubbing them and tapping them over and over. I look up to him smirking and me responding by pouting at him.
"Just for that, I'm gonna turn the lights off when you shower."
"What! That's so evil."
"HAHA!"
Now he's the one with the pout and I the victory one in this fight. When he's not looking I grab his hand and start to walk us towards the spot I need to be with him. Thanks to Lucy and Juvia and Levy. They set up a little picnic for us. We have tofu soup with toasted bread. A few drinks and sweet churros for our dessert. The closer we get I see the blanket, stopping in my tracks I tell Zeref to close his eyes.
"Why?"
"Please sweetie. I-I have something special for you."
"Alright, but if you play hide-n-seek on me you're gonna get it later."
How tempted I am but, not today. Later I will hehe. Taking his hand I directing him so he won't trip on anything. He moves slowly and grips harder on my hand to the point where I'm sure my hand is gonna be hurting all night.
"Okay, open your eyes."
Zeref looks at the blanket, the food on it then to me who is beaming with happiness. He smiles back at me while walking us to the blanket. He helps me sit down the takes his seat across from me. I open the small pout holding the soup and pour it on the bowls. Blowing on it I give it to him with a spoon. If I didn't blow on it I know he'll burn his tongue like always. We eat in silence for a little bit before he sets his bowl down.
"Do you not like it?"
"No it's wonderful but, Mavis what's your plan. You take me to the restaurant we had our first date at. Bring me to the park where I asked you out. Are we going to the starlight room next?"
I smile into the bowl, that night replays in my head. Zeref took me to a very fancy place to eat. He made sure I could eat there cause I'm so damn picky with food but we have a wonderful time. He was so handsome in his suit and the dress he bought me-it was the most beautiful thing next to my wedding dress. The starlight room is the most beautiful spot ever. The whole room is black with stars above us. When we got there it was just us, I stared at the stars for hours it seems like before he pointed out one star that shines brighter than all the others.
"That one is my second favorite."
"Second favorite? What about your first?"
"Well, I didn't know stars could walk on earth. See, this star is the brightest I've ever seen. It lights up everything it sees or touches. Even in the darkest things, it shines ever so brightly. I met this star when I was lost about things, I felt so alone and cold a lot but then I met it and everything that scared me or worried me went away. With this star, I want to spend the rest of my life with it. So Mavis, will you marry me and be my star forever?"
I tear up thinking about that night. He comes over and pulls me to his chest. I tell him it's all okay that these are just happy tears. Concern graces his face but I assure him it's nothing bad at all. "I'm doing this because today is the day we got married, we took vows to love each other and I want to remember all the special moments that brought us together."
Cupping my cheek ever so gently he kisses me with so much love behind it. I melt into his arms and give in. It's just like the first kiss we ever shared but now I know I'll get these kisses forever. Parting from me he pushes my hair to the side and smiles.
"Happy Anniversary Mavis."
"Happy Anniversary Zeref."
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