Hiro Mashima owns Fairy tail.

Also this is based on the book Shacking Up by Helena Hunting.

This is my first fanfic, please be kind :)

Chapter 1 - The Engagement Party

Lucy POV:

My best friend Levy is getting married to an incrediblely wealthy man named Rogue Cheney. They've only been together a few months but she claims it's a match made in heaven. It doesn't help that in her also incredibly wealthy family's eyes. They seem to believe this is the best thing for both families. Our families all preach about marrying for love, but really, it's marrying for love of the bank account and status.

I wait until the waiter leaves so I can stealthily pull out my baggie out of my purse, then slip some snacks to go inside. My soon to be unemployment status has some what limited my food source, I'm taking what can get over ramen noodles.

I could of course ask my father for help but requesting any additional funds will prove to both of us that I'm struggling to make it on my own. And that is not an option, because the minute I do that, he'll have me sitting behind a desk working for his company in Acalypha.

"Lucy you okay?"

"What?Yeah! Everything's great Levy! although I do have to get going."

She side hugs me "I'm glad you made it"

"I wish I could stay longer"

She waves a dismissive hand "Don't worry they'll be more parties, focus on your audition tomorrow."

"I know, I would cross my vagina lips if I could "

She coughs and checks if any one heard me. Apparently vagina jokes aren't allowed anymore. So I decide to apologize.

"It's fine, I shouldn't care but Rogue's mom will burst a vessel if she heard us.

"Levy! There you are! I've been looking all over for you! We need you for photos"

"Oh I'm sorry, I didn't know." Levy jumps

I don't recognize her, but her appearance says fifty. Of course her neck tells another story. She's also dressed for a funeral and what is that hanging by her neck!? I'm mindlessly reaching out as I ask "What is that? Is it alive?"

She recoils "HA! You're a funny one!"

By the tone of her voice I could tell she doesn't seem to find me funny at all.

"That's a fox isn't it."

She strokes the dead animal, and with a snarl she says. "It's a mink"

"Well let's hope PETA isn't waiting outside huh" I smile

Levy coughs to get our attention

"Shadow, this is my best friend and maid of honor, Lucy Heartfilia. Lucy this is Rogue's mother."

Shit! I just insulted my best friends soon to be mother in law!

"Oh, Levy's told me all about your family, Heartifilia Railroads, isn't that right?"

"Uh yes.."

"Your Father has become quite the business man."

I don't know what to say, so I just fake a smile because this is the part where I'm reminded why I hate these parties. Everyone only cares about how much money everyone makes, and if it's not enough, you're not worth the time.

Levy saves me "Lucy was just on her way out, I'll be one moment for the photos."

"Of course, of course." She waves goodbye. Boy, she seems like a real piece of work, but it explains her son.

Once me and Levy say our goodbyes. I'm almost on my way out when I decide I should use the bathroom before I leave. The hallway lights are dim and kind of scary but once I'm inside its luxurious and everything a women would want in a ladies room. There's a girl around my age wearing the shortest skirt and highest heels. She has makeup on the counter and she's on speaker phone. "I think my date with Nat is going really well! Now that he's not playing soccer, he's taking a more serious role in his family business, def more appealing."

"Actually, he played rugby but I totally agree with you! So do you think you'll get invited to his place after?"

"Well, I did send him that picture of me sucking on a lollipop... You don't think that was too forward of me, do you?"

"He was a pro-athlete I'm sure he's used to forward."

I'm rolling my eyes at their conversation, this is just another reminder of why I don't stick around, their so shallow.

As I'm leaving, funny enough there's lollipops right next to the little lotions. So I, of course take one of each. Happily enjoying my strawberry lolli in my mouth, I step out then... BOOM!... I bump into Mr. Tall, Tan and Handsome. The hallway is still dim so I can't tell a lot of his features. Except his hair that stands out first, the color looks like its in between pink or red and his eyes, oh his eyes , they look like deep pools of black that... that .. that are looking right at me! I try to move but end up stumbling into him even more by grabbing onto his suit jacket. Gosh, where is my grace?

His nose brushes my cheek as he speaks "You're a bit forward, aren't you?" His voice a low deep rasp.

Oh Lord, please help me his voice is sin.

"I dont think..." He cuts me off with his tongue in my mouth. My eyes are wide as a result of the unexpected. I mean who does he think he is?! And when did I lose my lolli?! But as shocked as I am I have to admit, he is a great kisser. Aside the taste of alcohol, I'm definitely enjoying it. But all things should come to an end so I put my hands on his wall of muscle because his chest is definitely all muscle. And just as I'm about to push him away, we hear it.. or rather her.

End of Chapter 1.