Sweeter Than Strawberry Cake (Jerza)

Chapter 20 - Date with Sting

Erza's POV

When Sting asked me to the ball, I was over the moon. But if Jellal were to ask me, I would have been out of this solar system.

"I told you he would ask you" Lucy said.

"Yeah yeah, whatever. He probably asked me because he felt sorry for me" I rolled my eyes.

"Erza and Sting, sitting in a tree, k-i-s-s-i-n-g" Lucy sang.

"Can you please stop singing about Sting and I" I groaned.

"Speak of the devil, here he comes. Maybe he's finally going to ask you out and you'll kiss and-" Lucy teased before I covered her mouth with my hand.

"Shoosh! He's coming" I peeked over my shoulder.

I could see his well-built figure coming and less than a few seconds, he's standing next to me.

"Hey Sting" I said.

"Hey Erza. Um, why are you covering Lucy's mouth?" Sting asked.

"Oh." I quickly removed my hand and wiped it on my top. "No reason."

"So, um, Erza, can I talk to you for a second? Privately" Sting stammered.

That was interesting. I have never seen Sting act kind of nervous. He's usually so confident and cocky so I wonder what this is about. I nodded and stood up. Lucy winked at me as I walked away with Sting but I just rolled my eyes. Sting and I walked over to the other side of the cafeteria and he started fidgeting awkwardly.

"What did you want to talk about?" I asked.

"Will you go on a date with me?" Sting blurted.

I smiled. "Yes, I will."

I can't believe I made him feel nervous and just to ask me on a date, that was really sweet.

"Really? Wow. Thanks. Okay, I'll pick you up tonight at 6, no, 5. Yeah, 5:00 tonight" Sting said.

"Okay then" I laughed. "5:00 it is."

Sting's POV

When Erza said yes to going to the ball with me, I was over the moon. When Erza said yes to going on a date with me, I felt like I was out of this solar system. I just loved Erza so much; she was my life. That might sound really cheesy but it was like love at first sight. Whenever I was around her, my heart would beat faster and my legs would turn into jelly. Erza made me feel nervous and not like my usual cocky self. I was so glad that she doesn't have a boyfriend so I'm one step closer to becoming her boyfriend.

It was 4:30 and I was just finishing up the touches to my date. I looked around and when I was pleased with the setting, I went downstairs to get ready to pick up Erza. I hopped into my car and drove to her house, which I remember from memorising it all the time. When I got to her house, I parked the car, just sat there and took a deep breath. I strode up to her front door and after fixing my tie, I rang the doorbell.

"I'm coming!" I heard her call from inside.

I wiped my sweaty palms on my pants and fidgeted while I waited for Erza. Wait, sweaty? I guess I was really nervous and I have never been this nervous with a girl before.

"Hey Sting" Erza's sweet voice chirped, bringing me out of my embarrassing thoughts.

"Hey Erza" I managed to say without stumbling.

There was an awkward silence as I checked out Erza. She was dressed in a black sparkly dress that showed off her curves really well and matching shoes. The dress stopped a bit above her knee and it had sleeves that went to her elbow. Erza had a small amount of make up on which made her eyes pop and her red hair was done in a nice high bun. As I took in her appearance, I realised how beautiful she actually was.