Chapter 4

First of all, I would like to thank everyone who has read my story up till this point! I still don't truly know where I want to go with this Wattpad story but stay tuned!

So, I decided to do a Jerza filler chapter, while I plan whose POV I'm going to be doing for the main story next chapter.

Also, this will give the JERZA answers that have been missing.

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Jellal's POV

What's wrong with me?

I clearly have the girl of dreams. Why am I such a coward?

I love her, but I'm afraid of commitment... I'm such a piece of crap

And then I know she gets jealous since I spend all my time with Meredy, but it's not like that.

Meredy is the only one I can talk to about this... I know it looks like we're dating, but I don't even have the courage to tell Erza.

Erza... I really wish I could tell you, but you deserve better than me..

I just want to be deserving of you. I love you

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These draining thoughts played over and over in my head that I didn't even notice Meredy's presence.

Meredy: Jellal. Did you hear?

Jellal: Hear what Mere?

Meredy: Erza is going on a date with Sting, you know the totally hot guy!

The pain I felt in chest felt as if I was being stabbed repeatedly

Jellal: I see

*Slap*

Meredy: I HAVE NOT SPENT ALL THESE MONTHS WITH YOU TO GIVE UP NOW! Jellal Fernandes you're load of crap and if you're okay with the girl you love dating another man then you never loved her, you pathetic scum.

Jellal: Mere... you know I love her more than anything, but if he makes her happier than I ever could then I can't be mad... I can't even acknowledge her without being so self-conscious.

Meredy: You have to fight for her Jellal! Erza and you are soulmates. You guys are destined to be together after so long you two deserve this happily ever after.

Jellal: *smiling* What about Gray? Are you going to fight for him?

Meredy: I'm in love with him, but it doesn't take a genius to know that he's crazy for Juvia. I'll just be fighting a losing battle. I can't compete with Juvia, and I won't. However, Sting has nothing over you! I believe in you Jellal! GANBATE!

As Meredy left, I knew she had a point. I had caused unnecessary tension between the two of them and I don't want some idiot like Sting with Erza. He doesn't know a single thing about her.

I'm the one who's been in love with her basically my entire life and I have no intentions of giving up that love.

Sting will never be with her.

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I ended up being to chicken to contact Erza, so I walked around the mall thinking of what to say to her.

I wanted to say all the right things to her, but she makes me so nervous...

I thought I had a winning chanc-

Erza: You're pretty funny Sting

Sting: Oh, and you are absolutely the most beautiful goddess to walk to the earth

Her voice echoed through my ears.

It sound made my heart skip a beat.

I wanted to say something... anything, but I couldn't.

Watching her with him was so painful, but she looked happy.

Unfortunately, I'm a selfish bastard and the only person I want her to be happy with is me.

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Erza's POV

Hanging out with Sting was pretty fun, we have tons of things in common and he never fails to tell me how wonderful I am. It feels really nice, but in the back of my mind I'm still thinking of Jellal.

Sting is nothing compared to Jellal.

Sting: Isn't that Jellal over there?

Jellal? Why is he here?

Erza: Wher-

And of course, she has to be following behind him.

I swear if they're dating behind my back, I'm going to kill both of them.

Sting: Let's go say hi

Erza: *fake smiles* Sure!

I quickly wrapped my arm around his for safety... I can never handle seeing Jellal with another girl, but it looks as if he's on a date with Meredy.

Sting: Hey Fernandes! How are you?

Jellal: Oh, hey Sting! I'm pretty good what about you?

Sting: Oh, you know I'm on a date with this lovely woman

I could feel Sting's grip tighten as he showed me off to Jellal.. I'm not sure if Sting knows or not, but I can't face Jellal

Erza: *nervous* H-Hello J-Jellal and M-Mer

Jellal: *soft voice* Hey Erza...

The way Jellal's voice echoed through my ear made my body instantly weak. I guess that's how you know that you're truly in love with someone.

Sting: Are you also on a date? She's a grade under us, but she's a cute one! I think I've seen you with this girl, you guys are always going places together. I see! Jellal you have a cute girlfriend. I myself am waiting for this beautiful red to accept my confession

I couldn't bear to listen to this garbage. I'm usually a calm, rational person, but the way Sting has seen Jellal and Meredy on multiple dates and they have the audacity to make me look stupid is truly disgusting.

I just want to cry.

Erza: *about to cry* I-I'll be back S-S-Sting, I have to use the restroom

I quickly freed myself from his grip and ran as fast as I could.

I couldn't hold the tears from within me anymore

I let myself cry. My heart was truly in pieces, and I just wanted this pain to be over.

Jellal: Erza, please don't cry

His presence startled me, and I felt uneasy. He was the one person I never wanted to see me in such a pathetic state.

Jellal gently kneed down and caressed the side of my face, putting my hair behind my ear.

Erza: *crying* W-W-Why are you here? L-Leave me alone

I could feel his warm breathe getting closer to my face, but I just couldn't look at him.

Jellal: Look at me Erza

He gently lifted my face and our eyes instantly connected. It felt as if we were the only two people here. We were in our own world and the urge to kiss him was stronger than ever.

Jellal gently rubbed his thumb over my lips as his lips touched mines.

The feeling was like electricity, I wanted this to last forever

Jellal: I love you Erza Scarlet. I have always loved you. I'm sorry it took me so long to say it...

His words felt sincere, and I wanted to jump into his arms and kiss him, but I couldn't. He had already caused me great pain.

Erza: I've waited day and night for you to tell me those words and I was willing to wait a lifetime for you. I wanted so much to have the privilege of being yours. Your love is everything to me, Jellal you are everything to me. But I can't accept your confession. You've hurt me too much... I became a pathetic person trying to win your love, I don't like me when I'm like that... so I'm sorry.

I quickly wiped the tears from my face and gave him one last look and his face was sad, I knew he loved me... all this time I knew, I'm just scared of the girl I'll become with him.

I can't lose myself trying to love him.

We awkwardly walked back to Sting and Meredy.

Sting: Erza... are you okay? I was starting to get worried.

He gently patted the top of my head and by then I already knew the choice I was going to make.

Erza: *blushing* S-St-Sting I accept your confession to be your girlfriend

I glanced to look at Jellal, but he showed no surprise... he most likely knew what was going on through my head, but I wanted him to fight for me. Yet all he did was look at Meredy and put his arm over her.

Sting: *blushing* R-Really?

As I faced Sting, I knew he wasn't the person I wanted, but he never treated me terribly and he was always trying to win my affections and I felt that I could be happy with him.

I gently wrapped my hand into his and we walked away hand in hand.

I wanted to turn around, but I couldn't, and I wouldn't. Sting deserves the chance to make me fall in love with him. And I wanted to give it to him.

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Jellal's Pov

Meredy: Tch. So, you're just going to let him take your girl?

Watching Erza walking away hurt me, but I knew what this meant.

I needed to show her how much I love her and that I'm willing to fight for her love

Jellal: I love her Meredy. I have to prove to her that I deserve her love, so if it means sacrificing my feelings just a little bit then it's worth it because Erza Scarlet is the woman I will marry.

Meredy: Be careful Jellal. Don't let her fall in love with Sting because the second she does, you're screwed. You're still her best friend so stop ignoring her and hang with her all the time like a best friend should. Constantly keep her focus on you.

Meredy was right. I can't let Erza pay a single ounce of attention to Sting. I love her and at the end if she still chooses to be with Sting then so be it.

But right now, I'm going to fight for her love and prove to her that she can love me again and that I will never abandon her anymore.

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I know I'm sorry.

I truly did want to pair this couple this chapter, but I don't want to rush them...

The next filler chapter will be Levy and Gajeel around chapter 9 or 10!

Thank you so much to those who have read my story! I truly appreciate you guys! and Chapter 5 is in the works.