The Runaway

Chapter 40: The Calm...

The four of them was able to finish their spring cleaning. Sting and Gray came back as if nothing happened. That's what they thought. But it doesn't take an idiot to know that something really did happen. Judging from the determined aura both were emitting and Gray's constant glares towards Natsu. However,  Rogue and Natsu didn't mention anything. Especially about Sting's absence or strange behavior. School days was back. It was only a week before the dance. The council became even more busy. But, it didn't stop the teachers to continue the classes.

"Class. Settle down," Libra said. Everybody went to back their sit. "Supposedly, first I need to introduce the new student. But, it seems like said student hasn't arrived yet." she said. Murmurs filled the classroom. "Silence!" she yelled. "McGarden!" she called.

"Yes, Ma'am?" Levy stood up.

"Explain to them what you have discussed about the School Annual Dance," Libra said. Levy stood up and went to the front. 

"Okay. Everyone, according to Jellal: We will have a dress code." She started. Half of the class grunted. "Listen!" she startled everybody. " Just a few rules and regulations. This was suppose to be oriented to you guys by the Teacher advisers handling the event. But, because of the last minute preparations, the gym cannot be used," She explained. 

"Solid Script: Gown!" she cast. Lines of different gowns appeared. "It is said that girls are not suppose to wear cocktails that are 3 inches above the knee," some girls pouted and so did some guys. The cocktail was crossed out. "Backless are fine, as long as is not lower than the mid back." 

"Dresses with slits that reaches the thighs are also forbidden. Everything that is too exposing is not allowed. Boys are not allowed to wear t-shirts and jeans!" Levy warned. 

The explanation went on and on. She started on the dress codes, the program. The place where its going to be held and on what time. Sting and Natsu eventually got bored and slept. Levy had to Solid Script them with a storm of erasers. 

"Anyways. Our theme is 'Night with the Stars'. So, that means. Blue, any shade of blue is required to be the color of your dresses and suits. Jellal said that everybody is required to attend. Attendance is a must!" Levy said sternly. Some grunted, Natsu on the other hand grunted for another reason.

'That bastard... He made that rule purposely for me!' Natsu cursed in his thoughts. Natsu lied back down to his desk and turn to the window, head propped up by a hand while gritting his teeth. 

"Anyway, that would be all. Is there any more question?" Levy asked. Cana raised her hand.

"Hey Levy, are free to bring dates?" she asked. Girls busted with excitement and blushes while the same happened to the boys.

"I really d-don't k-know," Levy stutter, her thoughts automatically showed her of images about her and Gajeel. Dancing in the middle of the room, holding hands, and smiling each other. With that, Levy's face was irrupted with the a blush and she fainted. 

"Ahh! Levy?!" Lucy reacted first and helped Levy and everyone watched dumbly.

"Hey, Sting are you okay? You look feverish," Rogue turned to him and asked. Sting was blushing, he shared the same fantasy with Levy, only about his and Rogue though. 

Sting nodded vigorously. Rogue's brows knitted together. He knows it when Sting is lying. He stood up and went to Sting's desk, ignoring Natsu's curses and voodoo and ways to curse Jellal. He cupped Sting's cheeks and they made eye contact. Sting's face heated up even more. The girls is the room were paying attention to them. Very close attention to them.

"You know, I can tell when you're lying, right?" Rogue asked menacingly. 

Sting didn't answer. Rogue placed his forehead against Sting. The girls squeal, Levy was revived right away. Gray took a picture with a snicker. "You are feverish. I'm taking you to the nurses office now," Rogue said. Making no room for arguments. Ignoring the teacher.