Book 3: Stolen Crystal (Rogue Cheney Love Story)

Chapter 26

Akira's P. O. V:

"Well, I guess that's everything," I say, gazing around Rogue's bedroom after finishing packing my bags for the last time. We'd all decided to go back to Fairy Tail, and had just had our Sabertooth marks removed. Everyone was sad to learn that we were going back to Fairy Tail, but they were also understanding.

I refused to leave the guild hall earlier without hugging Minerva, so she'd sighed and rolled her eyes before letting me hug her. I even gave her a Communication Crystal so we could keep in touch as well, and the same to Yukino.

Rogue steps over to me as he says, "I'm really going to miss you, Angel. It's been great having you here."

I smile at him as I reply, "Same. I'm going to miss waking up to you every morning. But, you can be sure I'll still come to visit!" Rogue smiles and wraps his arms around my waist, pulling me against his chest. He brushes aside my long bangs, gazing at both my eyes when my left is usually hidden by my bangs. He lovingly caresses my cheek, and I lean into his touch.

I flutter my eyes closed as Rogue starts leaning in. Then, I feel his soft lips on mine. I kiss him back, the kiss deep and passionate, and fire courses through my veins, making my toes curl. Our lips dance together as we kiss, and my knees would've buckled had it not been for my mate holding me up.

We break the kiss and I hug the Cheney, resting my head on his chest, as he returns the embrace. We remain like that for a few minutes, allowing ourselves a moment or two longer alone before I go home. After awhile, I pull back from Rogue and say, reluctance in my voice, "I'd better get going. Our train leaves in a few minutes."

Rogue nods and plants a kiss on my forehead before I grab my bag, slinging my guitar case over my shoulder. Frosch looks up at me sadly as he asks, "Do you really have to leave, Aki-chan? Fro will miss you!" He clings to my leg, not wanting to let go.

I smile softly down at him as I bend down and pick Frosch up. "I'll miss you so very much, too, Frosch, but I'm going home now, Frosch, now that my teammates are back and are planning to revive Fairy Tail. But, as I said before, I'll definitely come visit! And you and Rogue can visit us in Magnolia anytime you want!"

I give the green Exceed a closed eye smile. Frosch grins widely at that as he nods his head and chimes, "Fro thinks so, too!"

I hug him tightly, before I look back at Frosch and say firmly, "Just promise me that you'll stay close to Rogue-kun, and that you don't run off like that again, okay?"

Frosch nods his head as he says, "Fro thinks so, too!"

I set Frosch down and Momo and Loki day their goodbyes. Momo hugs Frosch as she says, "I'm gonna miss you lots, Frosch! Take care of yourself!"

"Fro will miss you two, too!"

Loki sighs as he says, "I will miss you, too, Frosch." Loki gives Frosch a small smile.

I blink my eyes in surprise. I think that's the first time I've heard Loki call Frosch by his actual name. Awe, he's beginning to open up to him!

I pick up my bag as Momo and Loki do the same, and taking Rogue's hand in mine, we make our way to the train station. Grandpa, Nanami, Vivienne, Sting and Lector were already there by the time we arrived. Nanami pulls back from kissing Sting as we approach.

"You ready to go, sis?" She asks, as Sting glances at me.

I nod as I reply, "Yeah. It's time to go home." I stand next to Grandpa as I face Sting, giving him a grateful smile. "Thank you for everything you've done for us this past year, Sting-kun!"