-Kagura P. O. V.-

"Just wait until I get my hands on that little guy..." I mumbled as Rogue and I rushed to the guild.

"Kagura, don't get too carried away." Rogue said, alongside me. "He is Sting's exceed, so we can't hurt him or anything."

I looked back at him. "Then what do you suggest we do?"

He smirked. I like where this is going. "We play on his weakness."

Yep, I like where this is going. "What's the plan?"

"Lector's weakness is Sting. And vice versa. You remember how he was when Jiemma almost killed him and Minerva took him hostage?"

I remember the Grand Magic Games. Minerva did many terrible things. She almost beat that blonde Fairy Tail wizard to death, what was her name? She was like a sluttier, less shy Yukino. I think it was Lucile or something. Minerva took her comrade's best friend hostage to try to win the games. She even kidnapped Millianna to force me to fight who is now a sister to me. Erza Scarlet. Erza told me of all the other things she did. Attacking a frozen village. Joining a demon guild. She seemed like one of the worst people ever. But, she was redeemed. And it was all thanks to Erza, Sting,

And Rogue.

"Yes, I remember. He was distraught. Why?"

"Lector was so happy when he was reunited. We're going to play on that."

I smirked. "How?"

"Lector made Frosch check on those two lovebirds while he checked on us and ruined our moment. As far as he knows, he doesn't know what happened to Sting after that."

"So, where are you going with this?"

He smirked even wider. God damn, he is one sexy man. "Just follow me lead. We're gonna freak him out."

I nodded. "Great! I'm in!"

He nodded back. "We just have to find him. We're at the guild now, so let's split up, cover more ground."

Rogue ran p to the second floor and I ran to check the pool.

This was The Hunt for Red Lectober.

-Yukino P. O. V.-

Sting and I silently walked to our rooms in embarrassment.

I glanced over at him. He seemed pretty embarrassed, just as I was. I understood why I was embarrassed, but I didn't get why he was. Did he remember that he touched my breast when we fell down!? I hope he didn't...

"Yukino."

I jumped a little. "S-sorry... W-What is it, S-Sting?"

He scratched the back of his head. "I'm sorry... about earlier... for... you know what..."

Damn it, he remembered. "I-It-It's fine..."

He sighed. "No, it's not. I dragged you outside early in the morning because I had a stupid idea. You probably didn't even have any fun or enjoy anything... I'm sorry I ruined your morning..."

I shook my head. "No, no. No, no. I did have fun! I did enjoy something!" Specifically, what he did just a few moments ago...

He gave me a small smile. "Really? What did you enjoy?"

... I can't answer that.

I took off. I ran ahead of him, hearing him yell my name as I ran down the hall to my room and locking the door behind me. I leaned against the door, sliding down against it as my face was a deep shade of red.

After about a minute, Sting started knocking on the door. "Yukino? Yukino, are you in there?"

I remained silent. If he didn't know I was in here, he would go away.

"Yukino, I know you're in there. You never lock the down when you're not in your room."

Damn it, why was he so smart. "Leave me alone..." I said softly.

I thought I heard him sigh, but I couldn't be sure. He was on the other side of the door. "Yukino... You don't have to lie to me... I know you had a bad time..."

I almost shook my head, but it would be pointless. He wouldn't see. "I told you, I did have a nice time."

"Then why did you run away?"

I couldn't tell him. He'd think I'm some perverted freak if he knew that I actually kind of like the way he touched my body... "I... enjoyed swimming with you... It was nice to be able to spend some time with you without anybody teasing us. I ran away because it was kind of embarrassing to admit." It wasn't a lie, it just wasn't the whole truth. I did enjoy swimming with him and it was a bit embarrassing to admit that, but he doesn't need to know the whole truth.

That time I was sure that I heard a sigh of relief. "Thank you, Yukino. I had fun too. Can you open the door for a moment?"

I waited a moment, mostly thinking, but partly for my blush to disappear. After a moment, I stood up and opened the door. The moment I did...

Sting hugged me.

"I really like you, Yukino."

I could feel my face heating up already. I slowly hugged him back.

"Yukino... I want to ask you something..."

"W-What is it, Sting?"

"Would you... mind... if I sometimes... called you... Yuki?"

Damn it, my face was a tomato by now.

"S-Sure... I don't m-mind at all..."

He let go and smiled so wide. "Cool! Thanks, Yuki!" And with that, he turned around and entered his room. I went back into mine and locked the door to begin changing.

I wonder if Sting liked my swimsuit...

-Minerva P. O. V.-

That was an interesting conversation.

I was listened to Sting and Yukino's conversation through my door. Her running down the hall finally woke me up. So, the master's got a little pet name for the girl, and the girl clearly approves.

I can push StingYu later. For now, let me give Rogura a boost. I picked up the communication lacrima that Rogue had installed in each room.

"Hello?" The man on the other end asked.

"Hello there, old man."

"Minerva? It's been a while since we've heard from you."

"Yeah, Makarov, it has been a while, but I wish to speak to one of your children."

"Which brat do you want to annoy you? Before you ask for them, the only ones that are unavailable are Natsu and Gray. Natsu got really sick, but came to the guild anyway, and gave Gray the sickness after attempting to fight him."

"That's fine. I only wish to ask for one mage."

"Well, then tell me who it is already!"

"Can I talk to Erza Scarlet?"

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