Because who said, that Natsu was the only one who lost his childhood fiancee when young?


Lucy inhaled deeply, standing in front of the doors. She knew that once she stepped through them, her life would never be the same.

Her dream was about to come true, and she hesitated, excited, but afraid. What if no one was to come? What if she would only sit there, alone, and even Natsu wouldn't be by her side to help her? She shook her head. Natsu was with Lisanna, cause they wanted to catch up and went to mission together with Elfman, and seriously, today he would only bother her or destroy something here. And she didn't want this day to be destroyed.

"Lucy, get a grip on yourself" she mumbled, before opening the door. Only one young man was in the back of the book shop.

He looked strangely familiar, but she didn't bother; after all, she was common guest to all the bookstores in Magnolia, this being her fav, by the way.

"Oh, you're here already?" Man smiled, holding up a box filled with her babies - OMG HER BABIES, FINALLY.

She took one of the books in her hands and hugged it as if it was really her child. Lucy waited for so long, soo loong to see it - her own books, in beautiful covers made by Reedus, ready to sell and sign with her own hands... She just couldn't be happier. Man chuckled, and she suddenly remembered that she isn't alone in here (oh how she wished he was, she could just sit and watch them).

"S-sorry! I'm Lucy, and I'm just too excited..." she grinned sheepishly, putting the book back into the box.

"Yes, I know, M'Lady."

She blinked once.

Twice.

This saying was familiar to her. Very familiar.

She checked out the guy. He looked a little nerdy, but that aside, was very handsome. His eyes were green, and hair - between light blue and green.

And then she remembered her one and only friend from the mansion; friend that left her not long after her mother deceased. He was into reading, like her, but her father didn't like the fact that she befriended someone from the servant family. Soon his mom was fired, and he had to go. She cried a lot, but he promised her something before he left. He promised that when she will debut as a writer, he will be the first who will congratulate her in person.

She teared up, covering her mouth.

"Akira? I can't believe it, you're here..."

He chuckled, ruffling her hair with his free palm, still holding the box with second.

"Don't cry, M'Lady, we'll have plenty of time to talk, since I live here now. But today's your big day, so I guess you don't want to be seen with puffy red eyes?" Akira asked, smiling. She beamed.

"You'll be here?"

"Not going anywhere. Now, prepare yourself. And..." he placed a light peck on her cheek, causing her to blush "...congratulations, Lucy."


Oh god, feels good to be back.

Not beta-ed, so please, give me no mercy and tell about every single one mistake.

I know it doesn't seem like NaLu now, but it will later! ~ Akira's not a bad guy, he's charming, don't hate him! He won't hit on Natsu's Luce.

Or not too hard at least.

Leave me something if you liked it! Love you all, Tsu ~