It is said that when you have problems you can either, accept it , change it or leave it. But what happens when you share the same problems with someone else? Lucy Heartfilia and Natsu Dragneel now have major problems on their hands. With their parenting relationship on the limb and Lucy's engagement to Gray, how will the two ever find time to be in a good place? Lucy is as stubborn as ever since Natsu left her all alone during her pregnancy. And Natsu's aggressive attitude is through the roof, after finding out what happened while he was away. Whatever the case maybe for the two, they will need to find resolve and fast, because sometimes life waits for no one.
As my lawyer Evergreen approached the bench with Laxus Dreyar, my insides felt like they were diving deep into the pits of hell. I seriously wanted to beat myself up for even getting into this mess. Why couldn't he have not responded to the petition? He could have avoided this like he had been avoiding me these past 3 years. I don't regret the night we had sex... never could and never would. I was in love... young... foolish and wanted to experience life, and without having my parents here, I also needed to learn from my mistakes. A warm hand caressed my shoulder putting me out of my thoughts. I reached up and held onto it tightly, which earned a glance from the man sitting at the table beside ours. Gray had been my rock for these past 3 years. I thought I only wanted to be with him for comfort and to fill the void, but he ended up being there, so I wouldn't have to be a single parent. In addition to that, we ended up becoming something more.
"Mr. Dragneel and Ms. Heartfilia please approach the bench" Judge Makarov muttered.
Natsu wasted no time getting up and approaching, but I was having a hard time. I pushed myself up with what little strength I could muster and began to walk. All the bodies at the bench started to look in my direction. If I was feeling worse sitting down, I have no idea how to describe how I feel now. I looked away from them to ease my anxiety and found the court clerk Mavis beaming away while she organized her stacks of paper. I stood next to Evergreen as they were finishing up their conversation, feeling confident in the argument I made in court today. My stomach dropped as I saw Judge Makarov scribbling down a new court date for us to attend. All my anxiety went away in that instant, and anger became my new mood. Why are we even continuing this? I thought. We go through the same thing every damn time were here.
"Ms. Heartfilia, I am going to have to deny your request, in the matter of removing Mr. Dragneel's last name from the child in question".
"May I ask why"? I asked agitated.
"Well for starters the child you and Mr. Dragneel have together is only three. I believe at that age having to choose a last name would be somewhat puzzling for her. I don't see a problem with her having both last names, but I know there are reasons you would want to do so. But nevertheless, you should allow the child to choose on her own when she becomes of age... do you understand"?
"Yes, your honor"
"Good! The next court date will be in two weeks to mediate the dispute over custody and-"
"Your honor" Laxus cut in "We would like to go ahead and settle that now if able".
"I admire your passion to get things done Mr. Dreyar" The judge smiled. "I will have the bailiffs open a room for you all to work in, Courts adjourned".
I let out a huff and felt Evergreens shoulder nudge me. I already knew what she was thinking, and it was not happening. Every time Natsu and I had mediation, she would leave us in the room alone in hopes that I would try to seduce him out of wanting to see his child.
"You know, I don't even know why you're still my lawyer" I whispered.
"You don't mean that Luuccyy", she said cheerfully.
"Oh, but I do Evergreen. My sex appeal won't get me out of everything... I mean yeah it got me out of having to pay for the damages for that guy's car I hit, but we are talking about a whole child here".
"Lucy, look at him".
I took a quick glimpse and looked in Natsu's direction, and to my surprise he was staring back, face flushed because he had been caught.
I begin to shake my head hastily... Nuh-uh there is no freaking way!
"Suit yourself" she blew, while checking her makeup. "I'll be downstairs chatting with Gray if you need me".
How was that? Not too shabby... right? SOOO, my hopes for this story is to go back and forth with the characters for chapters. You all are more than welcome to suggest anything that comes to mind. Happy Reading. Also, you can find this story on my Wattpad under (Shae_Bae0322).