After you

Chapter one - A failed Confession.

(Lucy's Pov )

I looked up at the clock in my room. 4pm. The day had been so long. Especially when i was alone. I decided , not long ago , that I needed some time away from Natsu, so i told them to take a mission alone. Hense why I'm sitting in my room, bored as hell. Gray didn't go with them either, he stayed because of Juvia. They were 'finally together'. Well sort of , they always seem to be having arguments with each other. Like over stupid little things. I feel sorry for them , I know how much they liked each other and know they resulted to this. !fighting 24/7.

I lay back on my bed and thought about what i should do next. I didn't even know if i had the courage to show my face in the guild again. Not after last week, I feel like a complete Idiot. Which i probably am...

*FlashBack *

I walked into the guild and pulled Natsu out of a fight with Gajil.

"I need to talk to you." I told him. He nodded and we sat down at our table. He gave me his famous toothy grin and asked me what was up.

"I need to tell you something." I knew by this point the guild was listening even though there was still a little bit of noise around us. His face dropped and turned serious.

"I-i like you" I blurted out. Silence. Silence was around us. I looked at Nastu and He gave me a 'sorry look'.

"I like Lisanna." He whispered. "I'm sorry". He gave me a quick hug and got up and then left. I felt a tear run down my face. I got up quickly and ran to my apartment. I fell on my bad and tears began streaming down my face. It felt like my face was burning with all the hot salty tears. I felt like an idiot telling him like that and in front of the guild too! They had probably heard.

*End of flash back *

I knew that they had all heard my confession. I wish they hadn't. I wish none of this had happened. I guess I was a replacement for Lisanna. That's all i was. I felt like my heart was breaking. The first guy, my entire life i liked and I made a fool of myself telling him, I like him. I felt more tears form in the corners of my eyes. They soon fell down my already tear stained cheek. I felt a mess. My eyes were puffy, and red. My hair was a mess. I knew i looked terrible but I just couldn't be bothered anymore.

I heard a knock at the door. I slowly managed to pull myself up of my bed. I tied my hear up quickly making it a little more presentable. I sorted my ruffled clothes out and dried the tears. I walked over to the door and opened it. Why was he here?

(Gray's Pov)

I walked over to Lucy's house. I knocked on the door and waited it to be opened. About 5 minuites I first knocked the door finally opened. I saw Lucy, she looked in a right state. She looked awful , what had happened to her?

"Gray?" She muttered. I gave her a friendly smile. Her eyes were red and puffy , which meant she had been crying. I bet it is after what happened in the guild the other day.

"You ok, Luce? " I asked her calmly. She forced a smile and let me in. I followed her into the living room. "It's after the other day isn't it?" I asked her as she sat down on a chair, next to the dining table. She faintly nodded. She looked ashamed, Tired and like she had enough of everything. I walked over to her and bent down to her level. I pushed the hair that was covering her face behind her ears and then she looked up at me.

"He really hurt you didn't he?" I muttered but I think she heard as a single tear fell down her delicate cheek. I quickly wiped it away with my hand. She didn't say a word, she just looked at me. I saw the hurt in her eyes. That stupid Flame Brain! I'll kill him after making Luce Cry. He knew how much i cared for her but I told him, he could have her because I had to try and make a go of things with Juvia.

A few more tears slid down her face. I opened my arms and she fell into them as her tears began pouring out again. I patted her head and rubbed her back whilst she was in my arms, trying to comfort her. I hated seeing her like this. This wasn't the Lucy I knew. The Lucy I knew was strong, she was brave and she could take anything, she'd always keep her smile even in the worst of times.

(Normal Pov )

Lucy finally pulled away from Gray's Embrasse. "I'm Sorry" She whispered. He smiled as he stood up and sat next to Lucy at the table. "It's okay, I know it's hard Luce." Gray said. Lucy looked at Gray sitting on the chair before letting out a little giggle. "Your clothes" She said pointing at him.

"Shit, where did they go?" He asked getting up and looking for them. Lucy was still giggling which was a good sign.

"Thanks Gray. You always cheer me up." She said getting and walking to him. She stopped at his side. He was buttoning up his shirt again. She kissed his cheek and blushed. "Thank you" She said again.

She walked back to the seat and sat down. Leaving the stunned gray to get dressed again.

"Anyway's why'd you come here?" Lucy asked sipping a glass of water.

"It doesn't matter" Gray sighed sitting back in the sea next to lucy. She gave him a confused look.

"Thing's no better with Juvia?" The blonde asked. Gray sighed and shook his head. He didn't think that they were ever gonna get passed this. They were having arguments every five minuites.

"I don't think things will ever get better" He replied looking at the floor. "Love, huh? Who needs it..." Gray commented.

"Don't give up, Gray, there's always a way to make things better. Even if that isn't with Juvia. Maybe she's just not the one..." Lucy said sounding really smart. She wanted to help Gray like he helped her.

"If you ever need any help about Juvia, Just let me know and I'll come running" Lucy said giving a small Giggle.

"Thanks Luce, same here, if you ever want anything just call me , kay?" He said. Lucy nodded and smiled.

One good thing about the Failed Confession was that It had bought Lucy and Gray closer together as friends. Could this be the start of a beautiful future ?

{You Say Love is Over Rated , I say it's just Complicated - All Time Low , That Girl. }

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