Noticing the way she smiles. Remembering the way he laughs. Feeling things like happiness, embarrassment, jealousy, pain. These are all syptoms of a thing we feel in our hearts. What is this thing you ask? Well to put it simply, it's something that makes the world go round. A thing that when returned; you feel like you can do the impossible. This my friends, is what we call love.
-I'm in Love with You-
Rated T for: Contains things I'm pretty sure only teens can handle reading.
Chapter 1: Hints
Natsu P.O.V:
"WE'RE BACK!"
Happy and I are finally done with our mission. But jeez, defeating two mages who were robbing merchant guilds at that level was like asking to take candy from a baby. Their disguise magic was annoying, but thank mavis for things like dragon noses.
"Welcome back Brat!" The old man was as drunk ever. " Yeah, gramps. Hey Mira, can I get the usual?"
"Sure thing,"she replied as I took a seat. And of course Happy went flying over to Charles to see what she's up to. They've gotten pretty close over the past few weeks.
"Here you are." A drink was placed in front of me when I noticed, " New painting?"
"Huh? Oh, yeah we thought a little decorating to the bar wouldn't hurt." she answered.
New decorating huh? I guess doing stuff like this isn't s-. My thoughts were interrupted when the air around me suddenly got really icy for some reason... oh wait.
"Hey Bastard! What do you think your doing?!" Were the first words I hear after realizing it was the freakin ice stripper that has a name called Gray.
"What the hell do you want?" I asked feeling irritated.
"Because we added the new stuff to the bar, I've decided to make a V.I.P seat for myself, but now your fiery ass is sitting on it."
I'm back from a six hour train ride of motion sickness hell, and now I have to deal with this sh*t.
"Hmmm... I don't see your name anywhere on this chair so I don't see the f*ckin problem! What, your so cold that your brain got jacked up too?!"
At that point, we both got in our fighting stances.
"That's it! You wanna go slanty eyes!"
"Fine by me droopy eyes!"
Well, that's at least what we said before we were knocked down by the red haired herelf.
"You guys... look, I'm tired from the mission I took with Lucy so you two fighting is the last thing I want to see." Erza. It's like she has no prescence at all. It's almost impossible to sense when she's coming.
"I see that it's always the same with you two."
I look up to see Lucy with her hands on her hips. "We both made it back from our jobs. Around the same time too. Talk about a coincidence. Here do you need help?" She extended her hand towards me and I grab on to it smiling while thanking her.
"Hey shoujo couple, get a room!" That ice freak...
"We're not a couple!" I quickly retort. Where did the shoujo part come from anyway? And how does helping somebody off the floor give off any kind of love vibe.
"You say it now, but I wouldn't be surprised tomorrow if you two came in the guild with Lucy claiming she was going to have a little Natsu in a few months. Come on, I know it's not just me who's seeing the love tension." At that said, I find at least the whole guild nodding in agreement.
Now a days, people started to pair me and Lucy up as if we should be a lovey dovey couple. I don't fully understand what love is when it's with the opposite gender, but I know that it's not between us. I care for her as nakama. Nothing more, nothing less.
"I'm tired after that long trip so I think I'm going to go home for the day." Lucy said grabbing her bag. I looked at her concerned.
"It's really dark out; so I think I'll come with you. Happy, I might be a little late coming home tonight."
"Aye" was what I heard before stepping out the door.
The walk to her apartment was filled with conversation about our missions. Mine being on how easy it was, and hers on how she almost died when Erza looked demonic defeating the s-class monster.
Before we knew it we were already at her doorstep. Taking out her keys, she turns to me and says, "Hey Natsu, thanks for walking me home."
"It's not that big of a deal, we're nakama after all." I replied
"Nakama...yeah I guess so, but still thank you." she said again but this time with a bright smile. I couldn't help the light pink color change that happened in my cheeks.
I had to say it, "Weirdo."
"I'm not weird!" Was her comeback."Well whatever, good night Natsu."
When she finally entered her room, I went ahead and walked back to my own home. The heatness in my cheeks didn't disappear as quickly as I thought it would though. It's always times when her weirdness, or even just her plain smile made me feel different. It's not exactly a bad feeling but...Ugh! I don't really know how to describe it. Wait a minute, this isn't the love thing is it? No, it isn't possible. We're just friends so stuff like this doesn't prove anything right?...RIGHT?!
Lucy P.O.V
I close the door and instantly lie down on my bed. Seriously though, now when you express gratitude it's all of a sudden weird. That Natsu sometimes makes me go crazy. Not the love kind of crazy, but... who am I kidding.
I just can't lie to myself.
When I see his grinning face only towards me, the comfort he gives me when I feel down, or even when I'm just around him.
I want to say it's because we're nakama, but I know it's not like that. It's a different feeling.
... But not one I particularly want to disappear.
I don't know if I like him that way though. It's not like I get jealous when he's with other girls, or swoon when he has his shirt off. When Gray was teasing us earlier Natsu was quick to reject the idea so even if my feelings were true it's not like it would be returned.
Plus...
Natsu P.O.V
Even if we were to like each other that way...
Lucy P.O.V
Our friendship would...
Natsu P.O.V
Everything would...
Both P.O.V
Change.
NEXT DAY
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Lucy P.O.V
I was woken up by the morning sun shining through my window. Ugh, I didn't get enough sleep last night.
This is what happens when you stay awake thinking too much.
I guess lying here complaining about it isn't going to get me anywhere. I should probably take a bath so I can go to the guild.
"OPEN, GATE OF THE CANIS MAJOR! NICOLA!"
"Pun, pun." The cutest little white doggy landed by my feet.
"Plue, your coming with me."
I run the hot water as I take my clothes off. When everything was prepared I dipped right in.
"Ahhh..." Taking baths is definitely for me one of the best ways to relax. I almost forgot the whole I might like Nat-...Crap! Now it's back in my head again. Good job Lucy.
...why does it have to be him? The I - like - to - eat - alot doofball who I'm pretty sure the only vocabulary in his brain inventory are 'destroy' and 'fire.'
Sure some of the things he does are sweet, and his care for fairy tail isn't something to joke about either. But still...
"Hey Plue?"
"Pun."
"Do you have a crush on a girl Nicola in the celestial spirit world?"
"Pun pun?"
"That's all your going to say right. Never mind then."
"Lucy-chan, be careful." the river guys said.
"Yeah, I will."
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Finally, I made it to the guild. I walked in to find the usual atmosphere, people yelling as they weren't close enough to hear each other, and the smell of alcohol.
"Lu-chan, over here!"
"Ah, Levy-chan!"
We sat at our usual table.
"Here you go Lu-chan, I finally finished the chapter. You've really out done yourself in this one."
"Of course YOU think so." I replied
"What do you mean 'Of couse YOU think so' I'm the only one you'll even let touch your stories. Well placing that aside; guess what happened to me today?"
Levy and I continued our conversations about this and that for quite sometime when Mirajane called for me.
"Yes?" I answered running to her. "oh hey Lisanna."
"Hey Lucy." she said back
"So what did you need Mira-san?"
"Well you see, I'm kind of busy serving all the customers here. I was going to ask Lisanna to help buy supplies, but I realized the load might be kind of heavy so I was wondering if you could help." she explained.
"Yeah, I don't mind. Why don't we get started Lisanna?"
"Sure."
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Who knew we could turn a 30 min. errand into a three hour long shopping spree?
There was a new mall right near the store so when we bought the supplies (which actually wasn't a lot) being the girls we were, we had to check it out.
I wish there was something affordable for us to buy though.
"Argh! I wanted to get something so badly, but 99% of the money I make pretty much goes to my rent. And the clothes you tried on looked so cute on you to Lissana."
"So were yours." we both complained
Both us walked back to the guild in a comfortable silence.
Lissana P.O.V
I wonder if it's okay to ask her. I don't want to pressure her, but...
I feel like if I don't get a proper answer then I can't make a decision.
"Hey Lucy."
"Hm."
"How do you feel about Natsu?" She doesn't answer for a while, but I didn't see any weird-like movements in her form either.
"...I see him as a friend."
"...Is that it?"
"...Yeah."
I want to be satisfied with that, but I just can't.
"What if I told you that Natsu likes you."
At that point we both stopped walking, and looked directly at each other.
"Lisanna, what are you talking about? If anything Natsu likes you. I mean you guys have known each other for a longer time."
Wait, now I see what's going on. "Lissana, If you like him and think I'm going to get in your way I assure you I won't."
"...Yeah, it's true that I like Natsu,... but I also like you too Lucy as a friend. I don't want to hurt the both of you because of my selfish felings." I look at her eyes to find a hint of surprise there. Yeah, I kind of expected that. I just can't find a reason for them not to like each other though besides the fact that they're denying it. Epsecially after that night.
FLASHBACK:
"Alright, the special Strauss flower arrangements are done!"
Lucy got really injured up by that Minerva person from Sabertooth during the Naval Battle; so we decided to bring flowers to her. But seriously, is everyone from that guild mean and cruel like that?
"Mira-nee, I think I'm going to take these to her now so she can be surprised in the morning."
"Are you alright going by yourself? It's pretty late." she asks.
"Yeah. I'm off."
I wish I could see the look on her face when she gets this.
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I run and finally make it to the building she's in.
Hmm...oh here's the room, but why is the door already open. Is somebody else visiting her at this hour?
I peek in only to make my eyes open wide even more.
Natsu?
I pulled my head back careful to not make any noise knowing he has good hearing.
" Lucy,..."
Is he talking to her?
" I'll definitely make sure to win tomorrow. I promise."
I took another peek to find him delicately holding Lucy's hand, and looking at her with so much care. I don't think I've seen Natsu make a face like that to anybody other than Happy.
Finally realizing that it was time to stop eavesdropping, I quietly step away and go back. A silent tear rolls down my cheek.
"I guess I really should give these to her in the morning."
That night, I almost thought that I should give up. That I should end all of my romantic feelings I've developed for Natsu right then and there. I guess I really am selfish.
"Lisanna... I really appreciate you saying that, but I'm telling you I don't like Natsu th-"
"3 days." I interupted her
"Huh?" she said surprised again.
"I'll give you three full days to think whether you really love Natsu or not. On the fourth day you can tell me your answer. If you like him, I won't get in your way. If you don't, I won't give up."
"Lisanna, you don't have to this."
"I do. I can't keep being confused anymore Lucy."
"Lisanna..."
Lucy P.O.V
I don't get it. I just don't understand why she would go this far just to get an answer.
It got kind of awkward after that.
"Lucy, I think I'll go on ahead and take the rest of the supplies to the guild. You can go home." she told me.
And just like that she took off, and I was left alone.
I'm now confused more than ever on my feelings for Natsu. And now with Lisanna in the picture, it's like if accept or deny what I feel it'll hurt her in someway. Maybe I'll clear my thoughts better if I go home.
...Wait a minute.
...Where exactly am I? I looked around for some kind of sign. Unfortunately there were none. Great, now I'm confused and lost.
SOMETIME LATER
I was probably aimlessly walking around for an hour when I felt drops of water on my head. Perfect it just had to rain. I go find a bench and sit on it.
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"It's getting cold." I say to myself. When I tried to rub my hands on my arms, it turned futile due to the wetness.
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"Somebody help me."
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"Natsu..."
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"Excuse me, do you need help?"
I turn around to find someone giving me a hand.
Somebody that wasn't Natsu.
Refocusing my vision, I realize who it was. The one from the Sabertooth Guild.
"Sting...?"
-To Be Continued-
A.N: Hey fanfictioners. This is my first fanfiction story ever. I usually just read them, but they were so good I got inspired. Hehehe... I hope it's not too crappy, but I'll try to do my best. Still though, I have to give credit to the active writers on this site. It's hard coming up with these things. Anything else...oh. This takes place after the Grand Magic Games Arc in the original series btw; so I might accidentally put some spoilers in there for the anime only/ just not caught up yet viewers. I'll try not to though. REVIEWS=MORE INSPIRATION=FASTER UPDATED CHAPTERS and back again. It's a cycle. ^^. Well that's all I have to say. Bye.
Sincerely,
chocolatehater123
P.S: I'm not really good on describing what people are wearing; so whatever you want these characters to wear clothes wise is entirely up to you.
COPYRIGHT DISCLAIMER: EVERYTHING BESIDES THE FANFICTIONESS BELONGS TO THE ORIGINAL AUTHOR OF FAIRY TAIL, HIRO MASHIMA.