Konnichiwa minna-san! YukimaraMegumi is back! Though I hope you could forgive me for my long absence... I wish you could really understand that I'm actually struggling with my studies. This year is one of the most important year in my life and a BIG important test is coming up to me soon... *emo corner*
I also heard that Fairy Tail is finally continuing the anime! Hooray! I have been waiting for ages for the anime to continue! And Gray Fullbuster is just so cool! *fangirl scream*... Okay... I think I am being like Juvia all of a sudden... *sweatdrops*
To tell you the truth, this story is really old but I have been working on it for a long, LONG time. I think it was the day when I first started writing a fanfiction. Yup... It's has been long. I held it back due to my school work and stuff but now, the first chapter is finally done! *throws confetti* You might noticed that my writing style has changed a little bit but I still hope you like my story! Enjoy reading!
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I was lost… Abandoned… Left alone… Surviving the fire is one thing, but running away from my own fate, that is definitely not a normal teenage life. Rain poured down, drenching every part in my body. My plain blue gown that reaches until my knees was been torn sideways till my thighs and there were bruises and burns from head to toe. My elbows were burned and blood was oozing out from the gash on my legs. The wounds burned and irritated my skin in contact with cold raindrops.
*BOOM*
Rain is pouring even more heavily than before and I could hardly see anything with this downpour. I wandered aimlessly and eventually was running for shelter after feeling the stinging pain shooting up in my veins. My eyelids are also getting heavier and I am surprisingly having a hard time breathing too. Damn… It's too much for me to handle!
"Oi Lady! You okay?" A figure ran towards me. I cannot hold on anymore… I saw a flash of raven patch before my eyelids grew heavy, hitting the cold hard concrete floor.
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Great! I just brought home a blonde hair girl that I just met today! Way the go, Gray Fullbuster! I mentally yelled at myself. Speaking of which, she is pretty damn cute. I squeezed the cold towel and placed it on her forehead. Her face is flushed and her breathing is getting heavier.
Shit! Her fever is getting up. I need to do something… Ermm… I looked around me for something to help her cool down. I spotted the pills I took just yesterday when I fell ill and grabbed one. I lifted her head up a bit before putting the pill in her mouth and giving her water to swallow it down. Immediately, her breathing rate got into a normal pace which is a good sign. Phew… This girl… She is the first person to get me so agitated… Interesting… I snapped out of my daze and continued to treat her wounds. I bandaged her leg and apply the medicine onto some of the scratched. There were a lot of burnt marks and injuries… How did she survive these things…? I did not notice that I was subconsciously staring at her porcelain face…
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*growl* Argh… Stupid stomach. Oh well, better get myself some noodles. I reluctantly averted away my gaze from the blonde beauty and walked to the kitchen to eat. As I was eating, I heard some mumbling in the room. I literally jumped out of the chair and ran into the living room, to come face-to-face with the sleeping blonde beauty, who was now half-awake…
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The awkward silence lingered in the room, filling the suspense between the two strangers. One male, one female, both just met for the first time and hardly know anything about each other, not even the names of each other. Lucy, who cannot stand the suspension in the air, decided to break the tension.
"So… Mind explaining?" her voice was melodious, like a nightingale's song to Gray's ears. Gray flushed deep crimson when he realized that he was keeping the blonde beauty waiting with her arms akimbo, her orbs showing confusion.
"Ermm… Well, it all started like this…" Gray explained every single detail that happened for the past five ten minutes and Lucy attentively listened to every word he said. Then, the heavy tension replaced the surrounding again…
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"Sumimasen…" Gray jerked his head up in surprise and saw the girl's bangs, shadowing her eyes and sniffled a bit. Tears rolled down her porcelain cheek but her mouth still formed a thin line. Gray panicked for a moment before patting her head. Lucy stiffened at the sudden contact but relaxed and let her tears flowed down, without making a sound.
"I'm Gray Fullbuster. You are…?"
"Lucy Heartfilia. Nice to meet you and…" Gray tensed up for a moment, waiting for her to say what she wants and half of him hoping that those words were…
"Thank you for the hospitality, Fullbuster-san." She bowed. Gray sweatdropped at the honorific he was addressed and simply replied,
"You can drop the honorific you know. Just calling me 'Gray' will do. Anyway, I think it's best for you to stay here for a while, judging from your state." Gray specially pointed at the gash on her leg and all the burnt marks from where he was standing. "There is a guest room just across my room. First, you m-might w-want to ch-change your c-clothes. It's w-wet…" Gray's face heated up upon seeing Lucy's clothes, sticking onto her like clear white glue. Good thing he just noticed now, if not, who knows what he could have done… Lucy examined her body before nodding lightly and uttered out,
"Okay... Thanks…"
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The blonde slowly lifted up her heavy eyes and scanned around her surrounding, feeling of unfamiliarity in her strangely slow beating heart. Slowly, memories of yesterday night floated in her head, finally realized that she was actually under the wings of Gray's hospitality. An unconscious smile appeared on her face as she stretched her limps lazily before getting up. She glanced at the clock on the wall,
"Six in the morning, huh?" She gasped softly due to her abnormal breathing. Somehow, it was really difficult for her to breathe normally today. Ignoring her problems, she went down the two-storey's apartment of the raven teenage boy and made her way to the kitchen. She glided her hand on the smooth counter where the eggs and some ingredients were placed.
"Hmm? Maybe he wants to prepare breakfast for himself yesterday…" Lucy thought as she shrugged her shoulders in confusion. "Oh well, maybe I can prepare for him as long as I am staying here anyway." The blonde rolled up her sleeves and before she knew it, she started mixing the ingredients together with the mixing bowl that was placed beside the sink.
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"Ngh…" I was woken up by a sweet fragrance… I slowly opened my eyes and my vision cleared. I hired a maid or butler, did I? WAIT! What if it's the thief that has been breaking in the neighborhood houses nowadays?! And that bastard dares to break into MY house in broad daylight! A growl surpassed my lips as I clenched my fist into a ball and my teeth together. Just that moment, I realized about Lucy!
"Oh no! What if that bastard laid hands on Lucy while she's asleep?!" I abruptly shouted in a surprisingly loud voice. There was an unusual feeling in my chest and my stomach seemed to be doing some somersaults. I stumbled up on my feet and ran towards the guest room to check on Lucy. Before I reached there, I was greeted by a sight of an open door. I ran to the room and found it empty! That's it! That bastard is dead!
I crept down the stairs and leaned against the wall, making sure that that stupid bastard didn't notice me. I leaned forward to sneak a glance at the kitchen…
"…Gray?" A yelp escaped my mouth as I stood in my defense mood towards the source of the sound. Lucy was wiping her hands with a handkerchief as she looked at me with her head tilted to the side. From every angle, she looked cute… Wait what?! She is just a friend. Hmm, actually not a friend or an acquaintance, but somewhere in the middle.
"Gray…" Her lips formed a small childish pout as I snapped out of my train of thoughts. I nervously scratched my head in embarrassment before meeting her eyes.
"Ah Lucy. Gomen, I was thinking of something." The blonde sighed with an expression on her face saying 'You're just hopeless' before she motioned me to follow her. In the kitchen table, there was a plate of pancakes with a glass of fresh milk that I bought yesterday.
"W-wait. Is this…?"
"Yeah… Since you let me stay in your humble abode, I thought I could help you with some stuffs within the house as repayment." Lucy took a seat across me and rested her head on her palm.
"You don't really have to do that you know… It's just my nature to help people." I casually replied as I took the fork and poked the pancake. I tried a bite and the delicious taste spread across my tongue.
"Mmm… It's delicious!" I beamed at Lucy, who in return gave a small smile. Her face seemed pale and her breathing is unusual too. "Hey, Lucy. Are you alright?"
"Y-yeah… I'm f-fine *huff* Don't *huff* worry *huff* about me *huff*" My expression turned serious as I placed my hand over her forehead.
"You are certainly not fine. Your temperature is rising. Let's get you to bed for some rest." I stood up and walked briskly towards her before I took her hand into mine. Lucy clenched her shirt hard as she struggled to stand up and follow me. She's getting weaker than I thought… Damn… I lifted up her body bridal style and hurried to the guest room. Lucy's breathing heavier and heavier… I have to do something about it!
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My eyes reluctantly opened as I saw white… With the light bulb switched off. I slowly stood up and a handkerchief fell onto my hand. Huh? There's something beside me… I turned my head and saw Gray, sleeping soundly beside the bed. Was he there the whole time? I looked out the window and the stars adorned the night sky. He… was taking care of me the whole day…?
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My heart started to race wildly… My breathing became uneven too.
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At the moment, realization struck me. Now I get it… All this time, I was having difficulty breathing was because of… Gray… My cheeks started to heat up and I could sense smoke coming out of my ear. Gray was still asleep, not noticing that I was already awake. I smiled to myself. Maybe… Just this once… He might not notice it… I put my bangs behind my ear and bent down near his face.
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"Oyasumi, Gray…" I held Gray's broad hands with mine and lied down on the bed, facing him as I smiled to myself before drifting off to sleep. I see… So… I'm…
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... in love…
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… with Gray…
So...? How was it? My writing skills are getting rusty so I need to do some polishing up! SPOILERS: In the next chapter, Lucy will finally explain what really happened that faithful night. Read to find out more! OR you could just walk away if you want. I know my writing is still the basic but hey, what can I really do about it, right? It's just me. Also, please leave a review so that I could do some polishing. Hehe... Ja ne~! *fairy tail sign*
