Day 6 of CoLu Week 2017! Hope you enjoy!

Invitation

Chapter 1

Lucy fumed from her spot on the couch, ignoring the college party that raged around her. Of all the times Levy took the opportunity to ditch her to get busy with her boyfriend, it had to be now. At a party that he and his dorm mates were throwing, and leaving her alone when she didn't know anyone!

Honestly, being a complete bookworm did nothing for her social life, but than again it did get her into the college of her dreams and away from her tyrannical father. Hell, the only other person she knew aside from Levy was Laxus, a distant cousin from her mother's side. She recalled a little about him, since they had played together while they were little and before her mother passed away. He was one of the co-hosts of the party, but was busy making out with some brunette that had been drinking non-stop.

A sudden blur and thud caused her to pull her feet up slightly as a drunken party member with a toothy grin and platinum blonde hair landed before the couch. Apparently having tripped over the couple that was on the ground making out. He blinked at her bare legs before giving a slow, drunken whistle before smiling up at her. Causing her to basically volt over the back of the couch and make her way into the kitchen.

She was thankful to find it empty, since all the food was out in the parlor and living area. Seriously, she couldn't believe that her best friend's boyfriend and his friends were so loaded that they had their own complex just a few blocks from the college. It was amazing, but she felt sorry about the clean up that they were going to have to deal with when the sun came up. Not to mention the possible free loaders that wanted sympathy because of their hangovers.

Giving a sigh, she plopped down onto a one of the vacant stools, making herself comfortable before reaching into her bag and pulling out the book she had brought. Leaning against the bar in the center of the kitchen, she flipped to her page and began to read. Only to raise up as the door to the kitchen swung open harshly before a man with a serious scowl on his face walked in. Only to freeze as he saw her sitting there, the book covering the lower half of her face.

She waited to see if he would say something, but when he gave a shrug and moved to the fridge she released a small sigh and looked back to her book. Looking back up when something was placed beside her, and saw that it was a soda can and that the man was popping the tab on a second one.

"So, you a DD or just a friend that got dragged along?" He asked, causing her to give a small huff before accepting the can.

"Honestly, at this point I believe that I'm a friend that just got dragged along. Levy only brought me because she didn't want me to be all alone in the dorm, saying that I should learn to socialize. How the hell can someone talk with anyone in that mayhem out there?" She growled, taking a sip and looked over to see him smirking.

"Not enjoying the party I take it." He stated, and she gave a shrug.

"Not really a party person, I guess. I just don't see the thrill to it, and honestly believe it's a waste of time. No offense to Laxus, Gajeel, and whoever their third roommate is. I'm sure they put some time and effort into all this, but...It's just not something I like going to." She muttered, sliding the book back into her bag and took a closer look at the man who had sat down beside her. He looked familiar, and she could only guess that they must share a class.

He had a deep tan, amazing violet colored eyes, dark maroon hair that somehow looked good on him, and a build that had most girls fainting. Not overly muscular, but enough to give a bad edge. All clad up in jeans, muscle shirt, and boots. Not to mention, he didn't seem to mind her sizing him up, since he was doing the exact same to her.

"So, let me guess. You're more of a bookworm, and the only reason you came is because Gajeel's hell fire of a little woman would have dragged your ass here anyway?" He asked, laughing when she sighed and gave a nod. That was one reason she respected and looked up to Levy, the woman made sure to get what she wanted, regardless of what she had to do. The woman might be short, but her soul and spirit was all that of an Amazonian woman.

"Well, I myself got roped up into all of this. So, I know somewhat of your feelings to it." He stated, downing the last of his drink before they both looked at the door as they heard something crash. No doubt someone had knocked into something, and breaking it from the way some of them laughed and others 'oh'ed.

"Really feel sorry for those three. Thinking of everything they're going to have to clean up." Lucy muttered, blinking as the can in the man's hand was suddenly crushed before he casually tossed it into the bin behind the counter.

"Well, I'm sure that those two idiots can take care of themselves. Want to ditch the rest of this disaster and go to the library instead?" He asked, causing her to blink before she flushed. Realizing that he was the final roommate.

"I...I really didn't mean anything.."

"Chill, Bright Eyes. Like I said, I didn't even want this damn party to happen. So, I say just avoid the place and let them clean up afterwards. So, wanna join me in the library?" He asked, waiting as she blinked before looking back to the door. Honestly, Levy had left her alone more than an hour ago, meaning that there was a good chance that she was going to spend the night anyway...

"What the hell. Beats staying here and trying to ignore that crowd while reading." She muttered, slipping off the stool and smoothing down the wrinkles in the skirt that Levy had practically forced her into. Giving a smile, she waited as the man straightened, grabbed a few more drinks and a tray of food from the fridge before motioning her to go ahead.

"I'm Lucy, by the way." She stated, watching as he blinked before giving a smirk.

"Cobra."

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