It's difficult for a normal person to imagine how difficult it is to be blind. A blind person's world is void of colors, everything they visualize is Grey. "Respect blind people cause they judge others by their personality, and not by their looks."

"Stay right here and don't go anywhere." Natsu shouted, as he ran further away from the bench.

"As if I can go anywhere on my own..." I muttered as I adjusted the scarf around my neck. Winter was almost near. There was a nip of coldness in the weather made me shiver. I placed my hand by my side and took a deep breath.

The smell of fresh flowers filled my nostrils and the sound of the children's playing in the playground could be heard.

It's been quite some time since I last stepped out. Well, Natsu kept pestering me, until I finally gave up and tagged along with him.

'Oye'

Now he's off to somewhere to get some hot coffee from the vending machine. This climate makes everyone have something hot and sweet so I doubt he'll able to find it any sooner.

'You! Grey scarf guy!'

I heard of the gate creak open which made me cringe a little. Thinking it was Natsu, I spoke without giving a thought, "That was some awful sound"

"Well, you would saved yourself from hearing that sound if you would have been just kind enough to throw back that ball or at least responded when I called you!"

I was taken back when I heard the voice, cause first of all, it was not Natsu. And second, the voice belonged to a woman. And judging by the voice it she sounded kinda pissed. Nevertheless I decided to answer back, "Well I'm sorry ma'am! I was lost in my own thought and was not able to hear your voice and-"

"Look up!" she demanded.

Confused and agitated at being cut-off, I replied, "What?"

"Look up at my face when you're talking" she said, somewhat angry, "And stop staring at my chest"

Now it makes sense why she was angry. It wasn't like I was staring at it on purpose.

"Voila!" I heard a familiar voice, and I sighed out of relief. Natsu!

"You are a beautiful lady!" he said a flirty way, which made me wanna roll my eyes.

"Great" she sighed, "Now I'm stuck with two perverts"

"Wh-?" I stood up, the walking cane which was on my lap fell to the ground. Somebody immediately rushed to my side, and I knew it was Natsu.

"Look lady!" I said suppressing any cuss word, "I was not staring at your chest nor at you-"

"Oh no no! You misunderstood miss!" said Natsu. And I was cut-off the second time.

She let out a questionable hm to which Natsu continued, "Well, you see..."

"I can't see" This time I cut him off, "I'm visually impaired"

One could hear her gasp, and I felt Natsu bent down and pick my walking cane. He nudged me slightly and I took it from his hands.

"I'm sorry to hear that!" she said after a long pause. I noticed that this time her voice was much calmer and gentle.

I nodded back at her wondering if she even saw that.

"Big sister! What's taking you so long?" I heard a child's voice call out for the girl.

I heard the sound of footsteps and after some time, I felt Natsu give two pats on my back.

"What?" I blurted out, trying to find the bench and sit down.

"She left" replied Natsu, "And here's your drink. I opened it for you"

"She left just like that?" I asked him, as I held my hand out. I felt something warm touch my hand and I grabbed it gently before running my fingers on the top to find the opening. When I found it I took a sip and the warmth filled me. I let out a sigh feeling good.

"Nope. She actually looked confused as to what to say, looked everywhere but at you. When the kid called out she gave a deep bow and whispered sorry twice before trailing off."

And that's how people usually react when they realize about your disability. Typical I thought as I continued with my drink and heard Natsu's ranting about college.

I was not born blind. An incident happened which caused me to lose my sight. I was driving my way home from a college party. It was late night, and the road was deserted. I speed up which was really a grave mistake. Without giving any warning, I took a sharp right turn and overlooked a truck coming by. By the time I came to senses it was too late and the truck hit me. I was injured very badly.

When I came to sense, I could hear the monitor beeping. I realized I was in the hospital. My body ached like anything, a pain I never went through. My bones were fractured in most of the places. The glass shards had poked my eyes, injuring my cornea. It took months to not feel any pain when you're gulping down water. I lost one year of college. My family and friends were glad I was at least alive. I spent most of my days at home. Someone or the other had to be home to look after. I felt like a burden to them.

As the days passed, my world lost it's color and everything became Black and White.

Recently I got the news of a possible eye donor but no confirmed news. And that's how I ended up at the hospital now.

I lean back on the pillow and stretch my hands. I unplug my earphones. Listening audio books doesn't give the same feeling as reading it. I hear the door slide open and the smell of fresh flowers hits my nostrils.

I smiled and greeted the person, "Hi Ul! Didn't know you were coming today to meet me?"

"Umm...I'm not Ul..." replied the voice which sounded familiar.

It's "The girl from yesterday!" I explained, sitting up straight, confused as to what she was doing here.

"Well, yea" she replied. And from the sound, it sounded like she's quite close by. I hear the sound of chair being dragged on the floor. And guessing from that, she just pulled the chair and sat by the bedside.

"So, hii" she said in a small voice which wasn't too screechy. Or loud/angry like yesterday.

"I kinda wanted to apologize about yesterday. And so when I met that salmon hair guy-"

"Natsu" I said.

"-Yea, Natsu" she took a pause, before she continued, "He told me your room number. I hope you don't mind"

I shook my head, "No, it's okay. I was thought it was my sister"

"Ok..." she trailed off, "And here"

I felt her place something something on my lap. Cautiously I placed my hand on it, and I felt something soft and slightly cold under my touch. "Flowers?"

"Yup" she replied, popping the sound 'p', "Nothing else came to my mind other than this"

"Thank you" I said giving smiling.

"Your welcome!" she said in a happy tone, "By the way, I'm Lucy. Lucy Heartfilia"

I felt her hold my right hand. It was smooth and soft. I held it firm and gave it a slight shake, "Gray"

"As in the color grey?" she questioned. Even though I didn't know how she looked like I can pretty much imagine her tilting her head when she asked that question.

"G-R-A-Y. Gray Fullbuster" I replied chuckling. She's second to Natsu who asked this.

"Sorry" she replied out of embarrassment. I nodded my head and didn't say another word.

There was this uncomfortable silence between the two of us and both of us didn't understand what to say to break the silence. What was surprised me the most was we were still holding hands and refused to be the first one to let go.

"Were you listening to songs?" she asked, letting go my hand. I felt a weird pang when she let go of my hand. I longed to hold on to her hand a little longer.

Shrugging off the thoughts, I replied, "Audio books"

"Sorry for the interruption" she said.

"No it's okay" I replied, "It wasn't that fun listening to it. It was very monotone and I lost interest"

"Oh" she said. There was long pause, before she continued, "Can I read it you?"

"What?" I asked not sure if I heard her right.

"If you don't mind" she said, her voice very close, as she took the tablet from the lap, "Can I read the story to you? I can make it interesting"

A part of me wondered if she is here to steal, but it was pushed away, and I nodded my head.

She let out a soft laugh before she started reading. It was comparatively a lot better than listening to some male voice speaking in a monotone voice. She was really good at it, as if she expertise in this. It was soothing to hear her and instead of listening to the story I was lost in her voice.

I wondered how she looks like. For the first time in a year, I longed very badly to have my sight back.

What did she look like?

What was wearing?

What is her hair or eye color?

Why did I suddenly like her presence?

Why am I trusting this stranger this much?

Why do I feel like holding her hand?

Unfortunately, none of my questions ever found it's answer...

Lucy visited me everyday. And I kind of started looking forward to her visit. At times, she was here with Natsu. She became acquainted with my best friend slash enemy and my family very easily, as if she knew them for a long time.

She at times read to me, or took me out for a round or at times we talked about our personal life. Grey days were filled with happiness and color.

And the greatest news above all was I got an eye donor. Which means I can get my sight back. Well, the success rate was 90% but I'm gonna throw all my hopes on this 90%.

"It's really a great news" she said, as she held my hand. We were sitting by the bench outside the hospital, the place where we first met.

"Yea" I said, giving her gentle squeeze, "I'll finally get to see you"

There was long pause, I wondered why she is not speaking when she spoke, "Y-yea"

I got confused. Her voice was cracking as if she was crying.

"Lucy" I said as I turned towards her side, "Are you crying?"

She chuckled softly and sniffed, "Yes. I'm just so happy for you"

I sighed in relief, as I was fearing for the worst. I rubbed my thumb on her hand to calm her. But she didn't stop crying, instead she hugged from the sides and continued crying. I didn't say a word, and hugged her back.

After returning back to my room, Lucy bid her farewell.

"Goodbye Gray" she said, "And good luck with your surgery"

"It's goodnight and not goodbye silly" I said, "And you can wish good luck tomorrow too"

"Lucy-sama?"

Somebody called out to Lucy, then I heard some fumbling before I heard the Lucy speak.

"That was just...my friend calling me. I got to leave" she said. With each word, her voice sounded closer. I muttered a Yea and waited for the soft click of the door.

But instead I suddenly felt something soft press against my lips, which lasted for few seconds. I froze for a second before relaxing.

When we parted, I was confused, "What was that for?" I asked, more like whispered. My heart was pounding like crazy, and I couldn't stop myself from grinning like an idiot.

Lucy replied, "After getting your sight back, what if you found me ugly and not talk to me? So that's my farewell gift to you now"

I chuckled, "Be prepared for the pay back girl. Cause I'm not gonna ever let you go. Never"

I heard her laugh out loud, it sounded like music to my ears. "I seriously can't wait to see you"

"Sure" she said in-between her laugh, "Now I really gotta leave. M-my friend is standing outside waiting for me"

I nodded, "Bye Lucy. goodnight"

Lucy hugged me for one last time before whispering goodbye and goodnight and she left, softly closing the door behind her.

It's been 4 days since the operation, and today I'm finally going to see again. I was way too excited. When I opened my eyes for the first time I saw my parents, with tears in their eyes clutching each others hand, thanking God. My siblings and Natsu too were crying. The doctors and nurses gave me gleaming smile.

Unconsciously, a single tear slipped down my cheeks as I smiled back at everyone.

My parents and friends kept talking and talking how glad they are this operation was a success, but my eyes were searching for an unknown face among everyone in the room.

I turned towards Natsu who was rubbing his eyes too hard. He smiled back at me, and asked me what happened.

"Where's Lucy?"

Everyone in the room fell silent and avoided any eye contact with me. I feared for the worst, as my breath hitched in my throat. I jolted when I felt my mother's hand on my shoulder. I turned towards her, and saw her eyes gleaming with tears. But it held no joy, as it did before.

With shaky hands she reached for something in her pocket, and placed it in my hand. She stepped behind and stood next my dad. I opened my hand to find a folded envelope. With fresh tears swimming in my eyes I looked at Natsu, who signaled me to open and read it.

I swallowed the lump in my throat, with trembling fingers I opened the envelope and something that looked like a photo fell on my lap. I carefully picked up it up and examined the picture.

It was of a beautiful girl, with blond hair radiant like the sun and big brown gentle eyes. She was wearing a white beach hat with a white lace wrapped around it and a bow in the corner, dressed in a white sleeveless sun dress with bright red flowers on the end. She was holding her hat with her right hand and other rested by her side. The blowing wind made her hair and dress sway to its direction. And she gave a brightest smile.

I smiled as I recognized the girl as Lucy. I placed the photo on my lap and I opened to read the letter.

Dear Gray,

I hope you are doing well. I have always hoped. It feels weird writing a letter to someone you were just with…

The first time I saw you was in middle school first year but we never met or talked. I was that typical nerd girl with big glasses. You were the talk of the whole school. I mean, who didn't recognize Gray Fullbuster, the ace football player of Fairy Mavis Academia? There were many opportunities for me to come and talk to you or hang out at the lunch break. Instead, I just watched you from afar. When I was a kid, I had to have an operation because of which I was under strict meditation. During the mid-semester of our first year, I collapsed and the one who took me to the infirmary was you. You probably don't remember but you were so worried sick and stayed by my side till I awoke up. You gave me bright smile when I woke up. And that was the moment I fell in love with you.

During the summer break of our second semester, I was admitted to the hospital. I missed 2-3 months of my school. I longed to see you, but my conditions made it impossible to be discharged very soon. One fine day, I sneaked out of my room for some fresh air. I stumbled upon my parents conversing with the doctor. My parents were crying, and that's when realization hit me. 'I was running out of time'

I run away and decided that very moment to do everything on my check list instead of waiting for after hospital discharge moment. I decided to get contact lenses and cut my hair short. I purchased all the books I wanted to read, went out with friends and ate without worrying about my weight. And I changed school after clearing my third year in middle school because the more I saw you the more I fell in love with you and the more I longed to live longer.

At night I cried for the short period of time I had. But every morning I acted like the night of regret never happened. My parents noticed my change and realized I was aware of my disability. They took time off work and we more than often went on vacations and clicked many photos, creating memories. At times my friends tagged along too. At the start of my college I had a severe attack and was permanently admitted to the hospital.

And one fine day, when I was strolling alone I saw you sitting by the bench alone. And just the sight of you after such a long time did wonders to my heart. I smiled like an idiot and wondered how to come and start a conversation with you.

And that's when the kids' ball came flying and landed close by. I took up the opportunity and came to you. Nor did you notice my presence or reply back to my calling which frustrated me. When I began talking with you, your gaze was fixed on my chest which annoyed me even more. I wondered what I saw in you that I fell in love with you and after such long time it has not yet faded. But when I heard you were blind, it broke my heart. I was at loss for words and regretted my poor behavior. I wanted to make for it so I decided to meet you.

Turn of events and I became well acquainted with you, your family and friends. I loved that short period of time I was able to be with you. The days that we spent together weren't enough, but you gave me the last happiness and you filled the emptiness in my heart.

My time is short, but I wanted to leave some imprint in this world. So I decided to donate my good functioning organs for the good cause. This way though I might not be here but a part of me will always survive.

I'm glad that I met you. Please don't forget me.

Thanks for the moments.

Thanks for your kindness.

Thanks for accepting me even though you didn't know me.

Thanks for making me not regret that I met and fell in love with you.

Thanks for being my first kiss.

But I'm sorry for leaving you like this. I am not disappearing from your life, I'm always here with you.

Take care of yourself and don't harm our eyes in future..

And one last thing. I love you.

I love you.
I love you so much!
I'm sorry I couldn't be there when you got your vision.
I'm sorry for calling you a pervert.
I'm sorry for being selfish and for hurting you.

I'm just so, so, so, so sorry!

Thank you for everything.

Love,

Lucy Heartfilia.

Tears fell from my eyes leaving marks on her letter.I clutched the letter and cried out loud not caring about the others in the room. I yelled in frustration. After the accident I lost the motivation to do any work. My world was void of any colors. But after meeting you I was able to visualize the colors. It become lively again. I cried even though my eyes burned and my throat hurt.

And now I feel like I lost everthing... She left and took the colors along with her, leaving my world grey once again.

My first story for GrayLu week! Though I'm not sure whether I'll be able to update the rest! But I'll try my best

Thanks for reading and don't forget to review!