Hearts of glass and steel, ice and fire.
Chapter One
I watch Erza from the corner of my eyes.
She's so beautiful. Her bright red hair is simply amazing, the very color of blood and cherries. Her deep brown eyes are so enchanting, I could stare into the forever. Compared to her, all of things people point out about me are dull and boring. My plain blonde hair and greyish brown eyes are dull next to her. The worst part is, I'm in love with her. As far as I know, i always have been. Ever since I came to fairy tail. She's always been so bright, and some of the armor she wears…. let me say, it doesn't leave much to the imagination. And…. I don't even know if she's bi, or lesbian or straight. I know a ton of guys ask her out weekly, but as far as I know, she never goes out with them.
I blush as she turns and smiles at me.
"What's got you so red, Lucy?" She leans in and cups my cheek, looking into my eyes. I blush even more. Surely she can see the effect she has on me.
"I-its nothing! its just hot in here!" She looks at me with concern.
"I think you have a fever. Let me check," She leans in and presses her forehead against mine. I blush even more. "Your cheeks are burning, but you don't have a fever." she frowns, perplexed.
"I must have a cold!" I stumble up, falling away from her. If she stays that close to me for any longer, I'm going to kiss her.
"Then I'm going to take you home." She picks me up, sweeping my feet out from under me.
"Er-erza!" She ignores me and walks out, heading to my apartment. I sigh, giving up. She carries me carefully, not knocking me against her armor. Her arms are warm and strong, and i relax. All too soon, she opens my door and sets me down.
"Get some rest." she orders. I smile and kiss her quickly, then slam the door. What was I thinking? Why did I kiss her? She knocks on my door.
"Lucy? Lucy, let me in!" she calls, but I sink against the door.
"I'm so sorry! I don't know why I did that!" I stand and dash away from the door and grab earbuds and shove them in my ears, turning them up loud. i jump into my bed and wrap myself in a blanket, tuning out the world. tomorrow…. I'll deal with the consequences. I fall asleep slowly.