Chapter 1:

"Lucy you won't come with us today?"

I gave Levy an apologetic smile "I can't Levy. It's Friday and I have plans,"

Levy narrowed her eyes at me and then grinned "Is the food really great in that place that you kept coming back there for almost 3 months now?"

I tried to fight it, but my cheeks betrayed me as they began to redden "Y-Yes and the ambiance is good as well. I feel relaxed when I go there,"

"Okay then, maybe I'll go there next time and check it out myself," she finally said "And maybe I can find out what keeps you coming back there,"

If you only knew Levy, I thought.

It's been 3 months since I accidentally found this cafe near our school. It was raining that time and I only meant to stay there to wait out the rain but then, my eyes found you. You were one of the staff there. I sat at the bar and after a few minutes, I just found you handing me a towel. I murmured a thank you and the moment you smiled, I knew it was over.

So for the last 3 months, I kept coming back there hoping that I can talk to you again. But whenever you're around, I find myself getting tongue-tied and I can't seem to act normal.

After saying goodbye to Levy, I decided to make my way to the cafe. I opened the door and there were only a few people here since it is still kind of early. I made my way to my usual seat in the bar.

"Hello Lucy," the bartender, Mirajane smiled at me. I sort of made friends with her already since I've been coming here every Friday for the last 3 months.

"Hey Mira," I greeted "How are you?"

"The same as always," she answered "So, what do you want to eat?"

"I'll have my usual strawberry shake," I answered.

Mira left to tend to my request and so I began to roam my eyes around as I wait for you to arrive. You're a part-timer here and your shift starts at 6 in the evening. I sort of knew it since you always come by the time that I have to leave.

Mira came back with my strawberry shake. I thanked her for it and returned my eyes to the door. Time passed and soon enough more people came to the cafe. There were mostly girls. Mira actually once said that you're one of the reasons why there are a lot of customers here. So I'm not the only one who noticed your good looks.

I checked my watch and let out a breath when I saw the time. It's time for me to leave. I stood up and said my goodbye to Mira before heading out the door.

I was about to open it when it suddenly opened from outside. I stood there dumbfounded when I saw you. You were wet and breathing heavily. You closed the door and then for the first time in 3 months, I finally met your eyes.

"It's raining pretty hard outside," you said "It's better to wait out the rain,"

Why does it always have to rain in order for us to meet? And before I could muster the courage to say something, you were already on your way to do your job.

I returned to my seat in the bar and texted my father that I'll be late since it's raining. Mira was surprised to see me but I told her what you told me. This is actually my first time seeing you work after I last saw you and I am impressed. You were fast but yet graceful in your movements. You were also attentive to the requests of your customers. It is nice having someone like you around.

I waited for another hour but still the rain kept pouring. I checked my phone and read the text message my father sent me. He told me he was working late and that I make sure to go home safely. I closed my phone and when I looked up, you were standing at the bar.

Our eyes met again and I can't help but blush. I really hate how you're making me feel whenever you're near me. But then again, I kind of like the way my heart clenches whenever I meet your eyes and how you're able to send butterflies fluttering in my stomach just by being near you.

"Lucy, you're still here? It's getting late," Mira said. There are only a few people left here and they seem to be enjoying their food now.

I turned to Mira "Yes, but I already texted my father that I'll be late and he said that it's fine,"

"That's not what I meant," she said "There are dangerous people during this hour so you'd better be careful. It's raining so it's hard finding a ride to take you home,"

"I'll be careful then Mira," I answered as I gave her a smile.

Her eyes suddenly brightened "We'll be closing after an hour so why not just wait for me? At least I'll be able to walk with you for a few blocks. You live near here right?"

I nodded "I guess that's a good idea. Thank you Mira,"

They were closing up now and thankfully the rain has stopped too. I waited for Mira as she changed her clothes. The cafe provides them with uniforms to wear at work. I was sitting at the bar when Mira walked out. My eyes widened when I saw you behind her.

"Lucy this is Gray Fullbuster. You may have already seen him around here," Mira said "He lives around the area and its better that we have a guy with us. And Gray this is Lucy Heartfilia. She comes here every Friday. So let's go?"

I didn't argue with her since I am already occupied with the thought that I am walking with you for a little while. I bit my lip to keep myself from smiling like an idiot. We said goodbye to the owner of the cafe and walked out the door.

The streets were wet and it was cold. I shivered as I felt the cold wind. I should've brought my jacket. The 3 of us walked side by side as Mira kept chatting with me. You were quiet and you only speak when spoken too.

But still, I am happy that I get to be by your side even just for a little while. I was already jumping with happiness inside. We arrived at an intersection and Mira turned to both of us, suddenly announcing that she's going to leave because she needs to meet with her brother. She didn't let me say anything as she ran off leaving me with you.

Wait.

Mira left and we're alone together.

I was alone with you.

My heart started to pound in my chest as I was consumed by that realization. It was quiet and I was trying hard to say something but then coming up with nothing. Why am I such a coward when it comes to you?

"That Mirajane," I heard you say "And she didn't even give us a heads up that she's leaving,"

I finally gathered all the courage I had "Umm...you aren't leaving? I-I mean, going home?" I felt my cheeks flushing again and I was starting to get really cold too.

You turned to me and before I could say anything else, you were already wrapping your coat around me. My body was stiff as I was enveloped by your scent. You were suddenly everywhere that I was actually feeling dizzy. You were so close and I can feel your warmth. How can you be warm in this cold?

I took a step back from you "You...you don't have to—

"You were cold," you said cutting me off "Anyway, where do you live?"

"I live near the high school," I answered as I try to focus. I was getting drunk from your scent. I swallowed before speaking again "Wh-what about you?"

"I rent an apartment near the high school," you answered.

So you live near the high school too? I didn't even know that we're in the same neighbourhood. Well, I don't even know you in the first place. You're just a random good-looking guy that I happen to meet at a cafe and then somehow, somehow I came to like you just because you gave me a freaking towel. Now you just lent me your coat and if you keep doing these kind things to me, I might just fall for you completely.

"Shall we go?" you asked, breaking me from my thoughts.

I felt my cheeks flushing again as we began to walk. We were actually talking and I learned some things about you.

You're a university student and a freshman, which means you are only a year older than me. You go to Fairy Tail University. My mouth literally hanged open when you said that. Fairy Tail University is one of the top universities in the country and it's also my dream school. I am currently in my senior year and I hope that when I take the entrance exam, I can get in. And now that I learned that you go there, my motivation to study just went up a notch.

I asked you about your family and you grew quiet. I thought I made you mad but then you told me that your parents are dead and that you live with a family friend who took you in. Family has always been a sensitive topic for you and so I apologized for being nosy.

But then you made my heart skipped a beat again when you smiled and told me that it was fine. We were near our neighbourhood now and I was actually dreading every step I take. I want to keep walking with you. I don't know when I'll get this opportunity again to walk and talk with you.

We finally arrived at my front door and I am having this debate on whether I should invite you in for tea or not. It was beginning to get awkward but I don't know what to say to you.

"So," you finally broke the silence "This is your house?"

I nodded and then bowed "Thank you for walking me home,"

"It's no problem," you answered as you turned around "I'll be going now. See you,"

"W-wait!"

My heart was pounding as you turned back to me. Your eyebrows were raised as you wait for what I was going to say. Honestly, I don't even know why I called you. But I already did so I'd better get this over with.

"Umm...w-would you like to...to come in for a minute?" I was looking down and avoiding looking at your eyes "We have tea, or would you rather prefer coffee?"

You didn't answer right away and I suddenly regretted inviting you in. But still the optimist in me kept wishing you'd say yes, but that's not what I got.

"I'm sorry but I don't go into the home of my customers,"

It was like a bucket of cold water thrown at me. I stiffened and bit my lip as I felt my cheeks flush of embarrassment. Of course, what did I expect? You were only doing this because I'm a customer. I was the only one who thought that there could be other reasons for your actions.

"I understand," I finally said. I still wasn't looking at you and all I wanted at that moment is for you to finally leave as to not see the tears demanding to escape my eyes "Goodnight Mr. Fullbuster,"

I turned around and was about to open the door when I heard your voice.

"Good night Ms. Heartfilia,"

AN:So how was it readers?...I sort of had this idea and shared it to one of my friends. Well, we both got interested in the plot and this came out.

I'd like to hear your thoughts since this is my first time using an Alternative Universe.

The next chapter would probably be the last one. Well, see you in the next chap!