Hello everybody reading this! I'm really very glad that you managed to stumble across my story! This is my first fan fiction . . . Ever. That said, it's probably will not be the best. The description says it all really, and don't worry, more characters that those 4 are included. Enjoy!

Disclaimer: I don't own Fairy Tail!

My pencil glided across the smooth page, minuscule pieces of graphite staining it grey. Dolphins, dinosaurs, even people lived at home on the page, otherwise know as my maths book.

"Just, a little shadow here," I mumbled to myself, as I worked on my latest doodle. Unbeknownst to me, my math teacher stood over me, frowning deeply as he inspected my "work".

"Lucy Heartfilia! How many times have I told you, absolutely no doodling in class!" my teacher shouted at me. Mr. Strauss, was his name; he was a tall imposing man, who intimidated the whole class, even Natsu. At least, unless he was ranting about being a man, then, he turned into a

complete baby.

"How am I supposed to teach you, if you insist on defying me?" he asked. I shrugged, and tried to look fairly remorseful, but by the look on his face, I had failed.

"Please see me after school Lucy, and bring you exercise books. I will have you work, even if it means giving up my own time."

He said please, but his tone of voice made it clear that it was an order. As he finished speaking, the school bell started to ring, signifying the start of our lunchtime. After packing up my stuff, I quickly headed to the lunch hall. Grabbing a quick sandwich, and thanking the school cook Virgo, having told her that no, I did not have any punishment for her, I dashed to the table where my friends were already eating.

"Hi Lucy!" my friends chorused, before returning to what they had been doing previously. Let me introduce you to my friends. First of all, there's Natsu, one of my oldest childhood friends alongside Gray and Erza. His hair was naturally pink, something he was rather sensitive about. He, is one of those really annoying people, who never studies but still manages to get straight As. Gray, however, has a weird stripping habit which has gotten him nearly suspended on multiple occasions. Erza however, always keeps him in check. Somehow, Erza convinced Principal Makarov, to let her wear a suit of armour, and a skirt? Sometimes I really wonder what goes on in that head of hers. Gajeel and Juvia were both transfer students who joined us just over a year ago, but now, we're all great friends. Levy, I've know since we were babies as our parents are great friends.

Natsu, was somehow, arguing with Gray, whilst conducting a food eating challenge with Gajeel. Erza and Juvia were talking about . . . "love rivals?" while Levy started to talk to me about the latest manga series she had read. Before long, I was deeply engaged in a passionate debate, concerning three of the main characters in this manga series, and potential ships.

As they say, time flies when you're having fun, and before long the school bell rang, and it was time for my favourite class of the day: double art. Natsu, Erza and I all had the same Friday classes, so we kept up a friendly chatter on the way. Art was on the top floor, with Mrs. M. Strauss, a white haired lady, who was too forgiving for her own good.

After climbing the two flights of stairs, we sauntered into our classroom and took our seats. Mrs. Strauss was already there, and she flashed me a smile, but we were still waiting on a few students. Before long, the class started.

"Today students, we are going to be starting a project!" Mrs. Strauss announced.

The hum of chatter filled the air; Mrs. Strauss was know for her exciting projects.

"Class, you will organise yourselves into groups of three in a moment. You will have four weeks to complete your assignment. Which is . . . . . You must create a twenty page manga!"

If the room hadn't been buzzing with talk already, the volume seemed to drastically increase. Everyone was excited with a fun project like this! I turned to Natsu and Erza to find them already looking at me expectantly, big smiles on their faces. Not to brag, but I was easily the best at drawing in the class, and boy did they know it!

Over the chatter of the class, Erza somehow managed to make herself heard, "Okay, the first thing we need to do is to come up with a storyline. Natsu, go get a piece of paper from Mrs. Strauss. We are going to brainstorm some ideas."

"Yes Ma'am!", Natsu replied and dashed over to the teacher.

Natsu placed the paper between us and Erza continued to speak, "I think it goes without saying, that Lucy will do all of the drawing. I will do the dialogue, and I think you, Natsu would be the perfect person to create a storyboard."

"A storyboard being . . . what exactly?", Natsu enquired.

After explaining to Natsu, we got down to work and proceeded to come up with about a dozen ideas or so before the class, and the school day ended. Before we left, Mrs. Strauss reviewed what we had jotted down, and surveying our group told us she thought our project would turn out rather well, indeed. I couldn't have agreed more. With my friends and I working as a team, there was no way our project wouldn't be fantastic.

I bade my friends farewell, before entering Mr. Strauss's classroom. As I expected, there he was sitting at his desk. But as I hadn't expected, he was chatting, almost flirtatiously with Miss. Evergreen, our English teacher. I was about to silently back out of the room and "forget" my detention, when Mr. Strauss spotted me. His eyes widened for a second before he forced them back into place. He made a subtle gesture with had hand, a thumbs up over his shoulder, clearly telling me to get out. My eyes covered one message, "You owe me big time."

I silently crept out of the room and started to make my way home. Levy was just outside the school gate, struggling with a heap of books. I swiftly caught up to her and offered my assistance, carrying half of her load for her. We struck up a casual conversation before Levy stared intensely at my eyes and said, " What are you hiding from me?"

"N-nothing," I stammered, doing my best to pass of my behaviour as normal.

"Look, I've know you since we were babies, I can tell when you're lying. Now spill it!" she commanded. I didn't realise I was that easy to read! Having promised her not to tell anyone, I quickly narrated them events I had just witnessed. Levy's eyes widened before her face broke into a smile.

"Mr. Strauss and Miss. Evergreen! I totally ship it!" Levy laughed, and we resumed to our normal conversation. As we arrived at Levy's house I gave her back her books, and walked the ten more steps to my house. I opened the door, and went straight to my room. After that day at school I was completely drained. I lay down, still in my school attire to talk a little nap. Before I knew it I was asleep.

And, that's all for the first chapter. I really hoped you enjoyed this! Please feel free to leave a review Please, please leave a review! As you can see, I need all the help I can get! Also, shoot me a PM if you want, I'd love to talk to any and all of you! I can't promise a quick update, or a regular schedule but I'll do my best! Also, a question for you guys to consider, what should I do with Lucy's parents? Stay tuned, and remember to review! Bye!