~Jessie's P.O.V.~

"Ssie...Essie..JESSIE!!" I startle awake to see Sting's face right in front of me.

"Kya!" I screamed, kicking him in the chest and making him fall to the floor.

"Ow!" Sting yelped.

"What the hell were you doing in my face?!" I yelled at him.

"I tried stopping him," Lexi sighed. She was beside Sting, her wings making her hover. "But he wanted to show you something."

"Well you're lucky I didn't kick you anywhere else," I huffed. "What's so important you had to invade my personal space?" Sting smile widened and he showed me a newspaper, but not just any newspaper. "I-is that us??" I stuttered, taking the paper in his hands. He nodded.

"Yup! That weird reporter wasn't kidding when he said he'd make us the front page!" Sting grinned. I looked at the picture he had taken of me and Sting. I then looked at the Heading and its quick summary.

TWO TEENS SAVE BOY FROM TOY STORE FIRE!

Two kids, Sting Eucliffe and Jessie Celestia, bravely go into a toy store on fire and save a little boy's life! People all around are saying that this young couple are products from the prestige high school Saber Academy!

"S-sugoi.." I said in awe.

"I know right?" Sting grinned, his eyes sparkling. "To think I'd get to be on the front page of such a famous newspaper!"

"Well this isn't my first though.." I mutter under my breath, but it seems as if he heard it because his eyes almost look like they were gonna pop out.

"Say WHAT?!" he practically yelled. "H-how is this not your first?" I shrugged.

"I got to be on the front page of a different newspaper for being the youngest prodigy," I said nonchalantly. That's when I realized something. "Hey...what time is it?"

"Uh, 7:45, why?" Sting asked.

"Crap! We're gonna be late!" I jumped out my bed, but not before getting a tack from my drawer. I took the newspaper and tacked it to the wall. "There, now hurry up and get changed!" I told Sting. He looked down and just now realized that he was still in his pajamas.

"What's the rush anyways?" he asked as I pushed him out of my room.

"I'm not being late like last time Sting," I said before shutting the door. I then slipped out of my pajamas and into my usual clothing. I walked out of the room, putting my phone in my pocket as I tied my crystal blue tie. I looked around the cabinets of the kitchen for a granola bar, but I found none. Does he even have any food..? I thought as I continued seeing empty cabinets. When I went to the fridge, the only thing there was was an apple and a yogurt.

"Thanks," Sting smirked, taking the apple and biting into it. Okay, correction, just the yogurt.

"Gee, what plentiful food you have," I said with sarcasm as I take the yogurt and a spoon. I quickly eat it and threw the plastic container to the trash bin. Perfect shot.

"Show off," Sting grumbled. He threw his apple core, but it hit the rim of the trash bin and fell to the floor.

"Nice," I giggled and rolled my eyes.

"Shut up," he muttered, picking up his trash and throwing it away. I giggled once again.

"Alright, enough fooling around. We gotta go," I said, glancing at the clock.

"We'd be so early though!" Sting whined.

"The bus leaves at 8:00," I said, raising an eyebrow.

"Yeah, but I usually go at 8:30!" he said, puffing out his cheeks.

"And that's why we're going now. Besides, I owe it to the bus driver," I said, remembering how he had let me beat those guys up. I picked up my backpack and thew Sting's to him. "Now come on." I took ahold of his white dress shirt and practically dragged him out of the door, allowing him to put on his shoes before going.

"Morning Jessie!" Grandfather smiled at me.

"Morning," I said.

"Morning Sting," Grandfather glared at him.

"G-good morning sir," he gulped as his feet dragged on the floor. I smiled at his fear and opened the doors.

"See you later!" I waved before seeing the bus pull up. "Morning sir," I grinned at the bus driver.

"Ah, good morning Jessie-san," the bus driver smiled. He glared at Sting, who was adjusting his shirt. "I see you managed to bring him on time for once?" I smiled and bowed.

"As thanks for letting me do me..." I trailed off, but he got it and nodded.

"No problem, those boys always caused trouble for me anyways," he grinned. I nodded and walked down the empty seat, picking one near the end. Sting lamely followed behind me and sat beside me. "Oi, what do you think you're doing?" I asked, raising an eyebrow.

"Sitting next to you?" he questioned. I blushed at his comment and pushed him off the seat so that he wouldn't notice it.

"T-this seat's for Yukino," I stuttered, looking away.

"Ouch, fine," he said, giving me a weird look before sitting in the seat in front of me. I let out a sigh of relief and take out my iWizard. I checked my messages, which actually had a lot.

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From: Mark

Hey, where are you?

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From: Lucy

Hey, how's life at Saber Academy?
Is it better than Fairy Tail High?
It probably isn't right? ;)

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I hit the reply button and type my response.

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To: Lucy

Eh, I think it's good. Really big gym,
more space to pwn people. >:3
How's things going with Operation
NaLu? ^-^

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I hit the send button and five seconds later, I get a response.

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From: Lucy

J-Jessie! Don't say, er, type that!
You never know when Mira's
watching you...

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I roll my eyes.

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To: Lucy

Just answer the question~

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From: Lucy

I-I think things have been going well...
I think I saw him blush one time when
our hands touched! >//////<

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To: Lucy

KYAA!!! HE LIIIIIIIIKES YOU~~~~!!

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From: Lucy

DON'T START TALKING LIKE NATSU'S
STUPID NEKO! IT'S ANNOYING
AS IT IS ALREADY!!

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To: Lucy

Awweh, I like that cat! I think it's cute
he named it Happy~

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From: Lucy

Well whatever! How about things going
with you and Sting huh??

I totally saw the newspaper and totally
freaked out when I saw you and him on
it!! >:)

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To: Lucy

A-ah...you saw it already?

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From: Lucy

Heehee, yup! I sent the electronic URL
of it to everyone too~~

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To: Lucy

O_O YOU DID WHAT NOW?!?!?!?!

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From: Lucy

Uh, nothing!

Anyways, I gtg. I'm gonna be late!
C ya and make Stessie babies ok~??

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I blushed at the last sentence, remembering how Sting looked holding Hikari in his arms. I loudly groaned and buried my face into my hands. Great! I'm never gonna hear the end of it from Mira, and if she were to find out I brought him along to the foster home...

'if Lexi so much says anything, I'm going to kill her,' I thought to myself.

'Multiple. Times.'

"Hey, whatcha doing?" Sting popped his head from behind. I jumped and immediately hid my phone.

"J-just texting," I stuttered.

"Texting who?" he asked curiously.

"None of your business," I replied. He puffed out his cheeks.

"Well fine den," he pouted.

"Hey Sting, you talking to your new girlfriend?" We both turned around to see Orga smirking at us. "Good to see that you finally dumped Minerva!" Finally?

"I didn't dump her," Sting said immediately, making my heart sink a little.

"Have you not heard the rumors that she's been cheating with you?" Rogue frowned.

"I have, but I don't believe it," Sting shrugged, sitting back down on his seat. I sighed and looked through the window.

"Ohayo Jessie," a shy voice said to me. I turned around and smiled.

"Hey Yukino," I greeted back. "We're decorating today right?"

"Mhm," she nodded. "But, something's changed."

"What?" I asked curiously.

"Instead of it being just for Sting-san's band, the auditions for the Grand Music Games competition will be held," Yukino explained.

"The Grand Music Games competition?" I questioned.

"It's a competition where high school bands compete for the title of producing the 'best music," Yukino grinned. "The school it was suppose to be held had an accident, so it's being held in Saber Academy."

"Ah, so it's a good thing we didn't start huh?" I chuckled. Yukino giggled and nodded.

"Here's your stop!" the bus driver announced, the bus stopping with a screech. Everyone piled out of the bus and I thanked him for driving once again before leaving.

"Hey Jessie!" Sting called me.

"Well, I'll see you later then," Yukino said before running off.

"What's up Sting?" I asked.

"Today we got gym!" he smirked, pumping his fist into the air.

"Oh, ready to get beaten again?" I smirked. His smirk grew wider.

"Ohhh, I'll be ready this time!" he warned. I rolled my eyes.

"Riiiight," I said sarcastically and started walking.

"Hey, wait up!" Sting said, catching up to me. "I heard we're having another new transfer!" I stopped and looked at him weirdly.

"We are?" He nodded.

"Yup! I wonder if this new person's gonna be like you." I crossed my arms.

"How so?"

"Aww, not anything bad!" he said playfully, but I could see a sweatdrop roll down his forehead. I smirked and continued walking.

"Good," I said, stopping at my locker and opening it. "And whoever's the new transfer, I--"

"Jessie?" a voice suddenly said behind me.

I immediately froze and dropped my gym clothes.

I remember that voice. It was deeper, but it still held that kindness and softness I once thought I knew. I slowly turned around to see him. He changed of course, seeing as it had been 7 years since I last saw him. His chocolate brown hair was messy and similar to Mark's, and his big aqua blue eyes were filled with regret.

After what he did, I'm not surprised they were. What I was surprised was that he was here. Now.

"A-Axel..?" I stuttered.