First thing for you guys, I hate Gruvia but don't worry; I won't show it in the story. This is not in Fairy Tail. Fairy Tail is like a parallel universe as some characters (especially the main) might turn out a bit OOC. This is in today's world, like much for an amateur like me, so if you like it, feel free to tell me. I would be really glad. And yeah, if it starts to get boring, Gray is going to come- just to let you know.

CHAPTER~ 1

Lucy Heartfilia, 17

First thing in the morning I rode up to Levy's house to pick her up on my way to school.

Last night, Erza and I went to Natsu's birthday party. I thought it would be a fun day with cakes and snacks. I was wrong as expected. It was a hell of a party that looked more like a wrestling championship rather than a birthday party with people betting, catcalling and whooping around two guys fighting like chimpanzees. And here I was, wearing a strapless blue dress, ready for a dance in the DJ. My eyes were wide and I looked at Erza, who wore the same expression as mine, which was reassuring. But then she sighed and looked at the floor shaking her head, "What did Natsu eat before throwing such a party," she lifted her head and chuckled at the people fighting and then turned to smile at me. "We can at least give it a try, can't we?" I shake my head but said, "Yes," a lie that went undetected by her.

We looked around for Natsu. Gosh, how can he fit all these people here? But then again, he's rich and all because his father is a businessman, but this crowd is enormous. People were drinking like crazy. Lots of guys snickered at us and complimented everything we didn't want to be complemented about. Why were we here again? Because Natsu literally begged us to come. And now that we were here, we didn't want to leave off before ensuring him that we actually came. Erza was wearing a mauve dress similar to mine with a concealing V-neck. I chose it for her because she had literally picked up a wedding dress.

"Where is he?" As soon as I said it, I heard a voice from behind, "Flame on!" with Natsu holding a really intimidating candle towards a guy with a bunch of people surrounding him. My expression must have been priceless because when he turned to look at me he grinned apologetically and laughed nervously. I walked up to him with Erza, "Happy Birthday Natsu!" I said.

"Happy Birthday Natsu. Can we have a moment, if you don't mind?" said Erza.

"Just a minute. I have-" "I mean now!" Erza cut him off mid sentence and gave him a look. If eyes could shoot lasers, Natsu would have been a pile of ashes this very moment. Natsu trembled slightly, grinned at his buddies and waved them off following us, nervousness vaguely visible on his face. Erza led us out of the back door to an open space where Natsu's mother's beautiful garden laid with vibrant exotic flowers of many varieties and colours. Erza turned and crossed her arms, "Why did you even invite us, if this was what we were going to attend?"

"I thought you guys would like to come to my birthday party!" Natsu pouted.

"Birthday party? And next you might also expect me to sing 'Wrecking Ball' while licking a sledgehammer. No? Well it looks like it. This is a freaking nightclub! Who the hell are those people?" I screamed at him.

"It's not like that!" Natsu kept the pout consistent, "I- They'll be gone by 9, if that's what you want. I asked my dad not to call them and you know how insignificant I am in front of him. He asked me to give you this explanation, but," he sighed, "I just can't keep it on." He checks his watch. "It's 8:45, I'm sorry for any inconvenience caused to you. Really." The scowl on Erza's face was gone.

"That's the weirdest father and son story that I've ever heard,"

"We can wait," I said.

"Okay. I'll go manage stuff inside," Natsu went in.

I stood outside with Erza looking at her as Natsu's footsteps faded away. And then we suddenly burst out laughing. "Such a liar," I said.

"Did he actually believe that we'll go for that lame excuse?" Erza said.

After exactly ten minutes, he returned telling us that we can get inside. The place was already a ruckus but the people were still there. I scowled and he didn't notice. But then he took us to another room. It looked like a restaurant. How rich is he?

"Wait. Why did you keep us waiting, then?" I asked.

"To create a bit of suspense for you guys. And the fact that the School's President and the Secretary are at my house would make everyone a bit more aware of their way of being, so I granted them some time to enjoy."Natsu replied.

Natsu, I and Erza were like a team at school- almost always together. But at times, some guys would drag Natsu away, then I and Erza would be left alone. Natsu had this crush on Lisanna since middle school and at times we would ask her to join us for him.

There were many people in this room like Cana, Mira and Lisanna from school whom I hung out with. And there were many other popular people I didn't know like the blue-haired girl with hair curled up towards the end and this other guy with snow-white hair and squinty eyes – I had heard that they were school's golden couple before graduating. They were Lyon Vastia and Juvia Lockser. And then there was this black haired guy who was insanely attractive who seemed extremely bored, standing in the farthest corner of the room, with a glass of wine in his hand. Man… black shirts should be made illegal for such guys! His eyes met mine and he smirked at me. I looked away quickly, flustered at being caught shamelessly ogling at him. Hearing a distant chuckle, I assumed I might have blushed too hard at this.

Natsu started introducing us to those three. It turned out that Juvia had quite of a, attitude problem. As soon as Natsu introduced her, she got a sudden interest in the curtains like they were more humanly interesting than us. Lyon seemed like a good guy. He shook our hands warmly like we were old friends.

"They are engaged." Natsu said. Juvia gave a tiny triumphant smirk at that as if specially directed towards me. Oh boy. Wrong move.

"Really? Congratulations! I hope the curtains keep you happy." I gave her the fakest smile I could muster.

Judging from her expression, I guess she was angry-or maybe infuriated- with me, while Natsu and Erza laughed their asses off. Even Lyon cracked a smile secretly.

Natsu then walked us to the raven head, who was now talking to a bunch of guys, and I stumbled on my way. Because every embarrassing movement has to come on my part when someone hot is in my way. Gladly, he didn't see me. I sighed with relief and Natsu gave me a questioning look. I shook my head.

"If you might excuse us," Natsu said to the people around that boy and they went off muttering to each other on some interesting topic, "This is Gray Fullbuster, he is my best friend since middle school,"

He smiled at me like Erza is not there at all. Yeah, he was hot and all but… something about him was off. He seemed to be studying me with a mysterious trace in his expression while shaking my hand. Never mind that. I smiled back.

"Hello, pretty lady." he said keeping his eyes fixed on mine. "This is Lucy Heartfilia," Natsu said. "Lucy," Gray repeated. He smirked and turned to Erza to shake hands with her while Natsu introduced her.

Aaaannnnnddd… that's the end of chapter one. How was it? How was Gray? How was everything? If you liked it then don't forget to follow, favourite and review! Please tell me how it is. I won't judge! Beta credits: AsDarknessSpreads.

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Ja'ne!