I'm returning after a long break with a story that may or may not get finished, really it depends on the response I get on the first chapter! Let's begin.
Imperfect Lover - Chapter One - Matte Black Honda
He looked in the mirror, not really admiring his work over the six week break, but appreciating his change from a weak, fragile boy that was treated like a porcelain doll, to a chiselled man that was toned and had even muscle structure throughout his body. He was proud of his transformation and he wasn't going to allow his past to overshadow his hard work, so he moved to a new state to attend college where none of his past self could follow him. He began messing up his salmon locks making sure they were messy but not too messy as to make it seem as if he'd just woke up, grinning like a mad man he exited from the downstairs bathroom and to the front door. He grabbed his black bag on the way there that sat on the table, and straightened out his white hoodie and and patted down his Nike running pants.
He swung open the door to the fresh air that surrounded the town of Magnolia; it gently pressed against his arms and face and the day felt brilliant - today was going to be a good day. He looked up seeing not a cloud in sight, and then walked down from his entrance way to his garden where his Honda sat waiting patiently to be ridden. With a new look and personality came a new ride; his old car was easily classed as an old banger that he'd picked up from the second hand car dealership, but this one literally sounded cool and screamed 'badass' out to anyone who he drove past. He lifted up the soft leather seat, taking out his helmet that had been freshly cleaned the night before.
He took out his phone, his case engraved with his own name, Natsu. He was proud to have his name on his phone for some odd reason, and the case was really tough to remove so he'd know who stole his phone if he saw them using it. He plugged in his earphones and shuffled his 'feel good' playlist. He revved the motorbikes engine; a low, spitting sound came out first then he pressed down on the gas and a loud roar erupted from the bike. As quickly as he had gotten on the bike he had left the garden and began tearing down the empty lane which his house resided on. Happily, he smiled and drove quicker until he reach the end of the lane and quickly returned to the speed limit.
He made a right onto the main road and then followed it for a few minutes before turning left, this led him onto a busy motorway that he only had to drive on for ten minutes. He left the motorway and the honking of agitated drivers and drove down a smaller road for awhile before making two sharp turns, one onto the main road where his college was based and then one into the main parking lot - students where hustling and bustling around trying to enter the main building or go to the fields round the back, all with bags and ready for their induction.
Natsu revved his engine, getting the attention of the people who stood blocking the entrance. They quickly moved allowing Natsu to drive smoothly on through to the motorbike section of the parking lot. There were a few motorbikes there already, all of the were either red and black or just entirely black. He pulled up and took his key out the engine, he took off his gloves and then removed his helmet revealing his salmon hair to on goers. He wasn't really bothered if they talked about his unusually coloured hair, but more if they thought he looked scrawny and weak like he did before.
He got off his motorbike and placed his gloves and helmet inside. He winked at a girl who was gawking at him, making her blush and turn around to talk to her friends while they threw quick and hidden looks his way. Man, he thought, college here is going to be great!
Lucy made her way into the cafeteria, where her friends had asked her to meet them; but most importantly her boyfriend had returned from holiday and she has missed him like she had never missed anyone in her life. Her blonde, straight locks bounced behind her as she walked with a jolly step in her walk. Her chocolate eyes sparkled as she thought of her friends and her boyfriend that she hadn't see since the beginning of the holidays. They all lived in Magnolia, but she was in student housing and accommodation so when the year ended she had to return home to her father's house in the country side.
She walked through the double doors of the cafeteria and saw the one person she'd ever dated and loved pacing around a table that her friends sat on. She was too happy that she thought nothing could break her mood and she wouldn't let anything break it either. Her life was heading in the direction she wanted it to go - she had a boyfriend that she'd marry in the end, the friends that she'd be old with and still gossip and she'd have the great grades that would see her get a good job to set her up for her future.
"Dan!" She screamed, looking directly at him.
His eyes opened widely and he ran towards her while she ran towards him. He stopped and got ready as Lucy jumped into his arms and held her close. "I missed you, babe. How was your break?"
"It sucked. I wish I could have stayed and had the break with you guys." Lucy pouted. She quickly made her way over to her friends who all looked happy to see her again. "Hey guys, I missed you so much!"
Levy was the short one with light blue wavy, yet short, hair, she always had her nose in some sort of book as did Lucy, that's why they got along together since they were eight years old. Juvia was the one with dark hair that curled up at the bottom, they had met after a high school fire alarm went off and they both bolted out a single door together and got lost outside. Erza was the final friend with long, blood red hair, it flowed gently down her back; they had met at the interview day for attending the college and were both equally nervous about it.
Lucy sat down with them all telling stories about what had happened during the holidays. Levy had visited the UK and met an aspiring author who gave her a free copy of his book that she was totally engrossed with for the entire of the summer break. Erza had taken a fighting class where she thought her training partner, Jellal, was super cute and handsome as well as being a really great fighter. Juvia had simply worked her part-time job at a swimming pool that the guy she had a massive crush on in high school attended. Dan had spent his time saving up money so that he could come with Lucy next time when she went to the countryside.
As the girls talked they were rudely interrupted by a guy yelling loudly in a low, raspy voice: "Don't wink at my girl! She isn't yours to wink at!"
Lucy and the others stood to see what the commotion was about and who would most-likely win the fight if they were to place bets. She was surprised to see a skinny, tall and scrawny guy trying to intimidate a slightly smaller, but much more toned and physically built man. The pink haired man didn't seem to want to cause a scene and tried to get around the taller guy, but he stubbornly moved in the way every time. It was physically possible to see the stress lines in the built mans face as he huffed out in annoyance.
"I don't want to put you on the floor with your girl watching, man, so I'm sorry." The built man said from under his hand as he rubbed his forehead. "You've literally followed me from the entrance to here and you're really getting on my nerves."
He moved to get around again but this time the smaller man was shoved by the taller guy and that's when you could see the thin ice the tall man stood on break and the small stick in the shorter's man head break. The built man took one step forward, to which the taller man threw a punch. The smaller man dodged to one side and then took his knee and thrust it into the other guys stomach. It all happened so fast that if you blinked you probably would have missed one of the two major movements. The taller man fell slowly, his face scrunching up into a tight ball.
Pinky shook his head and stepped silently over the man on the floor. He appeared to be heading in Lucy's and Juvia's direction, who were stood next to each other to get a better look at the fight, and as he got closer he made a slight adjustment and went to the table in front of them.
"Hey, Gray!" The guy smiled perfectly. "It's been a while since the interview day, how you been?"
Lucy turned her attention back to her friends, but Juvia had found her crush and was now absorbed by his existence and presence so close to her. She cuddled up closer to Dan but couldn't help thinking about how good that guy was a fighting. She quickly pulled her attention back to the group, forgetting about what she had just witnessed and enjoying being with her friends again.