Lucy felt as if she were falling asleep during class. Which wasn't abnormal; she was always staying up too late on her laptop. Or it could just be that her algebra class was so boring it was hard not to sleep. Of course, the most boring class of the day had to be first when she was still tired and was not able to pay attention much.
She lifted her head up when her phone buzzed in her pocket. 'What the hell...?' Who would be texting her this early in the morning during school, especially in class? She sighed. Lucy already knew there was only one person she knew who would do that, and that person would be none other than her best friend Lisanna. When she knew the teacher, Mrs. Scarlet, was facing the board, she quickly slid her phone out and opened up the text. Sure enough, it was Lisanna.
"Lucy! Wanna hang out with me and the others after school? Which I know you'll say yes, just thought I would annoy you with a text instead of waiting after school to ask you, LOL!"
The blonde teenager groaned under her breath and put her phone away. Did Lisanna seriously not care if she got in trouble in class because of texting? But then again, her teacher Mrs. Lockser didn't care if her students texted during class. But, with Lucy telling Lisanna all about how strict Mrs. Scarlet is, she should know by now not to text her during first period. She usually answered her best friend in her other classes, but her algebra teacher could catch any student texting, as if she had eyes in the back of her head or cameras sitting everywhere and could somehow see the system somewhere on the board. Either way, Lucy had figured out not to text in her class on the first day, when Lisanna was wishing her good luck on text and got her phone taken up when she was replying.
She put her head back down on her desk, trying her best not to close her eyes. She would much rather be sleeping right now than trying to find x and y or whatever bullshit the class had to offer. But almost immediately when she put her head down, she felt a finger tap her on the head, which of course, had to be her teacher.
"That looks like a great way to take notes, Lucy. But if you don't mind, i'd rather you take notes the traditional way before I give you another detention!" Her long, red hair was pulled back in a ponytail, making her furious eyes very visible.
"Yes ma'am, i'm sorry. I just need to get better sleep..." Lucy sighed, drooping her head down in embarrassment.
Mrs. Scarlet just shook her head. "Better start working on it then."
When class finally ended, Lucy found herself staring at her locker, sighing in relief that she was not only finally waking up, but that misery for her was over. 'Thank god, good classes for the rest of the day...'
She turned around when she felt a tap on her shoulder, crossing her arms. "Well look here, it's the girl that almost got me in trouble. Again!"
Her smaller, short white-haired friend Lisanna was standing there, putting a finger to her chin. "Oh...you were in that red-haired grouch's class, weren't you?"
Lucy rolled her eyes. "How many times do you have to be reminded that she is my first period teacher? In other words, don't text me in first period! Unless you died!"
Lisanna burst into laughter. "How am I supposed to text you if i'm dead, you weirdo?"
"My point exactly."
Now Lisanna was rolling her eyes. "You are so difficut, I don't even know why i'm best friends with you. Besides the fact that I love you and all."
Closing her locker, Lucy and Lisanna began walking to class. "You only love me because we've known each other since we were in diapers."
It was true. Since the two girls' mothers were best friends growing up, they have known each other for as long as they could remember.
"Anyways," Lisanna decided to change the subject, "You never answered my text. We on for today?"
Lucy faked a smile. "Of course we are, you know my dad's going to be at work until eight, so i'll be bored if I just sit at the house. Of course i'll have homework, but it's not like it'll take me all night."
Unfortunately, Lucy's mother, Layla, had died a few years ago in a car accident. The first year, Lucy had been so depressed that she had to miss months of school. But Lisanna had been there to comfort her, even though she was grieving as well, since Layla was like a second mom to her. Lisanna had to also comfort her mother, since her and Layla were best friends like her and Lucy. Now, since it was just her dad, who was still rough from his former wife's death, was working more to have a greater paycheck to support him and his daughter.
"Well...i'm glad you can make it." Lisanna knew not to ask about Lucy's father working so late that she hardly got to see him; not like it was gonna make her best friend feel any better.
"Who's all coming?" Lucy had to ask.
Lisanna smiled and blushed. "Natsu..."
There was silence. Lucy cringed. "And...?"
"Well, ok it's just Natsu coming. No one else."
Lucy groaned. "Come on, Lisanna! I'm not coming when it's just gonna be you and your boyfriend! Can you even imagine how awkward this is gonna be for me?"
"It's not like we make out in front of you or anything."
"I know, but still! It's just...so awkward..."
Lisanna grabbed Lucy's arm. "Come on, Lucy! Natsu may be my boyfriend, but you two are still friends. He wouldn't do anything to make you feel uncomfortable."
"Well..." The two friends made it to their second period, which they had together. "Alright. But again, you two love doves don't make me feel awkward!"
Her friend giggled as she followed behind her into the classroom. "Promise!"
Faster than Lucy had expected, school was over. Her and Lisanna were sitting on one of the front benches outside,waiting for Natsu so they could go ahead and go.
"What the hell could he be doing?" Lucy murmured.
"Wonder if he got in trouble with Mr. Redfox again..." Lisanna sighed in reply, looking over the questions she missed on her science quiz. Lucy noticed.
"How come you're so stressed out about that? You got a B!"
"Still could have done better though..."
Lucy slapped herself in the forehead. Her friend would always get upset if she didn't get an A. It was probably because her father wanted her to be perfect all the time, like some princess. "Geez, Liz! How am I supposed to convince you otherwise?"
"You won't be able to, Luce. You know that."
Lucy's head shot up at the sound of the familiar voice and her nickname only given by one person. "Hey, Natsu. And I suppose she'll believe you when you say a B is ok?"
The pink-haired boy walked in front of the girls and put a hand on Lisanna's shoulder. "Well, she definitely won't believe me, since i'm the one that passes with D's."
"Very funny," Lisanna chuckled as she stood up and planted a quick kiss on the boy's cheek. "So where are we going?"
In return, Natsu just grew a huge grin on his face. "Wherever you wanna go, sweetie." He turned to Lucy, who was looking down at her book, trying to avoid staring at them. "Is Luce coming to?"
"Of course she is!" Lisanna wrapped her arm around his, smiling with him.
"Great! The more the merrier I always say!"
Lucy raised an eyebrow at him. "I'm pretty sure you're not the only one who's said that."
Lisanna and Natsu both laughed.
"Anyways..." Natsu began. "I would assume you girls were wondering what took me so long-"
"Lisanna figured it out," Lucy cut in, standing up and placing her book in her backpack. "You got into trouble with your History teacher, is she wrong?"
The boy's eyes widened as he turned to his girlfriend. "Wow...you really do know me! C'mere," he began to pull her in for a kiss, until he was gently shoved away. "What?"
Lisanna smirked. "Easy lover boy, we have a guest."
"Oh, right..." he laughed nervously. "Sorry 'bout that, Luce."
Finally getting her backpack zipped up, she threw it on her back. "I thought I was more than just a guest, but whatever."
"Oh Lucy, you drama queen! You know I didn't mean that!" Lisanna pulled away from Natsu to throw her arms around her friend. She then grabbed Lucy's hand in one hand, and Natsu's in the other. "Come on you two, I know where we can go!"
"Better not be fucking Victoria's Secret, or Bath and Body Works..." Natsu began to list off his girlfriend's favorite stores.
"Maybe it's Barnes 'N Noble!" Lucy chimed, which was her favorite store.
"That's even worse," Natsu gritted through his teeth.
"Now what's so bad about books?"
The boy smiled deviously. "At least Victoria's Secret has sexy models all over the place."
"Natsu!" Lisanna whined, clutching at her chest as if her heart was literally broken.
"I just love messing with you, babe!" Natsu wrapped his arm around her. "Don't worry; if you were a model, you'd be the only one I ever looked at."
Lisanna immediately giggled again. "You are too sweet, pinkie! I love you!"
'Pinkie? What the hell? Does it ever end?' Lucy thought to herself. She thought they had to at least be getting a little tired of getting all mushy and romantic all the time. But, Lucy had never been in a relationship before, so she wasn't sure. However, it's not like they just started dating. They had been dating for almost a year and a half now, so surely they calmed down quite a bit? But no, they didn't.
Sometimes, Lucy even got jealous. Used to, before Lisanna had met and fell in love with Natsu, she was the only one her best friend would hang out with, aside from her other friends at school. Now, it seemed as if she favored Natsu more than her. But Lucy knew that wasn't true, and Lisanna still loved her the same.
Before they knew it, the trio found themselves sitting at their favorite pizza place: The Pizza House. Though the name wasn't too clever, they had the best pizza. And Natsu would shove down every slice when the pizza was brought to their table. Unfortunately, Natsu had a huge appetite, and could easily eat a whole pizza, but was always sure to save some for the girls. Which was happening right now.
"Having fun, Natsu?" Lisanna giggled.
"Yes!" Natsu managed to respond through the mouthful of pizza he had. "This was an awesome idea, babe! Much better than sexy models!"
"I figured he would say that," Lucy whispered to Lisanna.
"Hey! I have an excellent idea!" Lisanna piped. "Let's go to the arcade after this! I wanna beat Natsu at that racing game with the boats! Whatever it's called..."
"Hydro Thunder!" Natsu beamed after he swallowed. "And no, you won't beat me at that."
"We'll just have to see then! And don't go easy on me!"
"Please, even if I did, you still wouldn't have a chance!"
"You're on then, baby!" Lisanna challenged.
"Oh, Lucy, you can try to beat me too, if you want." Natsu gazed at her, taking in another pizza.
"Well, that sounds fun, and thanks for the invite guys. But...I really should get home. I've got homework to do and I should clean the house before dad get's home."
"Well, why didn't you say so?" Natsu finished his last slice of pizza and wiped his face off with his napkin. "We'll help you!"
"Right!" Lisanna agreed. "We aren't about to go have fun while you're stuck at the house by yourself cleaning!"
Lucy couldn't help but feel happy and lucky to have friends like these two. She didn't want anything to change between the three of them, ever. "Thanks, but no thanks. You guys go on ahead. My dad says since mom isn't around to teach me how to be a "proper mom", i've gotta work on it myself."
"Such bullshit," Natsu inquired.
"Her dad may still be upset from...well, you know. I'm sure he'll come around." Lisanna hoped, trying to lighten things up a bit.
"I doubt it." Lucy began to pick up her trash and backpack. "Seriously, you two go on ahead. I promise i'll be fine. See you both tomorrow."
"Bye Luce," Natsu waved.
"I'll text you later tonight, Lucy!" Lisanna called as her friend threw her trash away and walked out the doors.
"I feel really bad for her...her dad sounds like an ass." Natsu sighed.
"Well, he actually really is a sweet person," Lisanna fiddled with the zipper on her purse. "He's just...changed a bit since Layla died..."
Natsu sighed and stood up. "Well, I already paid. Ready to go?"
Lisanna's eyes widened. "Natsu! I'm the one who took you here! And it's not like we were on a date, we were just hanging out with Lucy! You didn't have to pay."
Her boyfriend held out his hand. "I'm always gonna pay for you, my sweet."
All she could do in return was take his hand and walk out with him, her heart soaring. "Come on, i'm gonna kick your butt at that game!"
It was about 7:30 when Lucy finally got her homework done, and cleaned the house. Now, she was just sitting at the kitchen table, reading and drinking some tea she had made. Every night, she would sit in that same spot, doing the same thing, just so she could greet her dad when he had got home and give him a hug, and tell him she loved him. Even though he was still depressed about Layla, Lucy figured an "I love you" from his daughter every night made things easier.
Soon enough, she heard his car pulling into the driveway, and the door open and close about a minute later. When she heard his footsteps enter the kitchen and turned her head, she was struck with an uneasy feeling. Her father looked rough; obviously from working so much, and hardly getting time to rest.
"Hey dad. Want some hot tea?" Lucy forced a smile.
"That'd be great, thanks." He sat his hat on the counter and took a seat, resting his head in his hand.
"I cleaned the house today, before you got home." She placed the cup of hot tea in front of him.
He took a sip of it. "Thank you for that. It really helps."
"So..." She sat down beside him. "How was work?"
She recieved a blank look from him. "Stressful, as always."
"Oh, but...surely you've had non-stressful days, right? Good days?"
"Lucy, i'm working so much. I start at seven in the morning and don't get home until eight at night."
She sighed and looked down. "I know..."
They both sat in awkward silence for awhile. He obviously wasn't going to talk to her anymore.
"Well...i'm gonna get a shower and head to bed. You should too..." She reached forward and planted a small kiss on her father's cheek. "I love you."
"Love you too," he replied blankly. Lucy was happy her dad was at least willing to say that.
When Lucy had gotten out of the shower, brushed her teeth and threw on her pajamas, she laid in bed for awhile. She started remembering the days when her mom was still alive, and how happy her and her parents were. Her dad had been much happier, as if her mother had filled a giant gap in his heart. They were both working, so there was no stress.
She looked over to where her phone was laying on her nightstand, and opened up her texts with Lisanna.
"Weird..." Lucy whispered. "Wasn't Lisanna supposed to text me tonight? She said she would..." but then she figured that her friend had something come up at home to where she couldn't. But even so, if something had come up, Lisanna would have told Lucy. She decided to go to sleep and that she would talk to her about it tomorrow. She didn't want to get another detention in algebra for falling asleep again.
Lucy had gotten enough sleep, thankfully, as she was already down at the bus stop about five minutes before it was supposed to arrive. She was relieved to find Lisanna walking up; they lived on the same street, so they rode the bus together to school. What Lucy was surprised to see was her friend looking down at the road, head drooping, instead of directly at her with a smile like always. She wondered if her friend looking sad had something to do about not texting her last night.
"Hey...you ok?" Lucy asked when she was close enough.
"Yeah, i'm fine." Her friend answered, but didn't sound convincing.
"I was just wondering, since you didn't text me last night like you said you would."
"Yeah...sorry about that. Mom wanted me to...help her with laundry."
Lucy still wasn't convinced. She could tell when her friend was lying. "Lisanna, are you sure nothing is wrong? You can tell me anything, you know that."
"I'm fine, Lucy. Don't worry."
The two stood there for awhile; Lisanna still had her head drooping down. Something was obviously wrong. So why would she not tell her best friend? 'Did she get in a fight with her mom or something?' Lucy wondered. But it wasn't like Lisanna and her mom to fight, so that couldn't be the case.
The bus started pulling up, and the two friends sat in the very back, which was their favorite spot. A few stops later, they stopped at a familiar house; Natsu's. He didn't live on the same street, but still lived in the same neighborhood, so he rode the bus with them. Lisanna would always lay her purse down in the spot next to her, saving a seat for him. But today, she kept her purse on her shoulder, and when they got to Natsu's house and he ran to the bus, she stiffened.
"Liz...are you alright?" Lucy put her hand on her friend's shoulder.
Surprisingly, Lisanna whipped her head around to face Lucy. "Don't say a word, alright? Just let me handle this!"
All she could do was blink in her confused state. "Handle what?"
"Lisanna!" Natsu's voice called as he hopped on the bus and started to make his way to the back.
Lucy was shocked when Lisanna stood up and faced him, anger spread across her face. "Stay away!" She yelled.
"Lisanna, listen! What you saw was a misunderstanding! I love you!"
"Sure you do, you cheater! Stay the hell away! From me and Lucy both!"
Lucy, along with the rest of the students on the bus, were watching the situation. Her mouth wide open, she stared from Lisanna's angry expression to Natsu's hurt, pleading one. In the whole year and a half they have been in a relationship, they have never fought like this, ever. They were always happy, especially together. What could have happened?
The bus driver, Laxus, looked back at the two. "If you two don't stop the yelling right now, i'll drop you both off at the principal's office!"
"You can tell him to stay away from us! He's been harassing us since day one!" Lisanna pointed a finger accusingly at Natsu.
"What!? I have not! Lisanna, babe, why would you even-"
"DO NOT CALL ME THAT! EVER AGAIN!" Lisanna screamed. Lucy's eyes were wide; she had never even seen her best friend scream at someone this way before. Lisanna was a sweet girl; she was not known to do that. Whatever Natsu had done to hurt her must have been pretty bad.
"Alright, that is enough! Natsu, sit up here at the front, now!" Laxus pointed to the seat closest to the door.
"No, wait! I can explain everythi-"
"DO WHAT YOU ARE TOLD!" Even Laxus was beginning to scream, which terrified Lucy. Natsu stared at Lisanna, looking extremely hurt. His gaze slowly shifted to Lucy, who was staring right at him, shaking her head confusingly.
The pink haired boy, who always looked happy because of Lisanna, sighed in defeat and began heading up to the front seat. The rest of the ride on the way to school, she didn't even bother to ask her best friend any questions. All she could do is stare down in shock, wondering what had happened between them to cause a horrible morning like this...
This turned out better than I expected it to honestly...I thought it would be a good idea to write this.
Anyways, feel free to write a review! And thanks for reading! Watch for future chapters!
