When the bell rang, signaling that class was over, everyone started packing their things and leaving the classroom. When Lucy was done, she saw Natsu waiting for her, he grinned and asked " Ready Luce? "
Lucy smiled softly and blushed " Ready. "
When the two left the classroom, they saw Levy and Juvia waiting outside. Levy turned around and greeted them.
" Oh, Natsu, meet Levy and Juvia. " Lucy introduced them. Natsu shook their hands and smiled.
" Hi, nice to meet you. " Levy and Juvia smiled back.
" Nice to meet you too, Natsu. " Levy said, after that, they started walking to their lockers. " So, Natsu, I know it's your first day of school, but how do you like it here? "
Natsu shrugged and looked around. " It's cool. All the people seemed nice here, Miss Mirajane is probably one of the nicest people here. "
Juvia nodded. " She is. But sometimes she could be really scary when she's angry. "
Natsu raised an eyebrow in curiosity and confusion. " What do you mean? "
Levy shook her head. " For your sake, you don't wanna know. Anyway, is your hair natural or dyed? "
Natsu's eyebrow twitched again but answered calmly. " It is my natural color. "
Lucy raised an eyebrow in disbelief. " But it's so pink. "
Natsu glared playfully at her. " It's not, it's salmon, not pink! Pink is a girly color. "
Lucy rolled her eyes and shook her head. " Whatever you say, pinky. " she said quietly, but Natsu heard her.
" Weirdo. " he crossed his arms and looked away.
Lucy looked at him, wide eyed. " How am I weird?! "
" You were staring at me with a funny look on your face when I entered 1st class, doesn't that make you a weirdo? " He smirked in triumph. Levy and Juvia covered their mouths, trying not to laugh.
Lucy smirked and said " Look who's talking. You kept smirking and winking at me, doesn't that make you a creep? " The two blue-haired girls looked at each other wide eyed and Natsu stared at Lucy in shock and disbelief.
Natsu quickly recovered and grinned evilly " Well, you liked it because you kept blushing and looking away. Admit it, Luce, you like me. " Lucy only stared at him with her mouth dropped.
" In your dreams. And I looked away because you were creeping me out! "
Levy and Juvia looked at each other, not knowing what to do as the two continued to bicker.
" Well, well, well, what do we have here? Lucy flirting with the new boy? "
They turned around and saw Cana and Erza walking towards them, Cana with a Don't-lie-to-me-I-know-what-I-saw smirk and Erza with an amused smile.
" Oh no no no. Me? Flirting? Cana, that's your thing. I don't flirt, especially with a creep! "
" Hey, I'm not a creep! You are! "
" Oh so now you call me a creep?! "
" Okay, that's enough, you two, you're making a scene. " Erza said, she looked at Natsu and extended her hand towards him " You must be Natsu, the new student. My name is Erza Scarlet, welcome to Fairy High School. "
Natsu smiled and shook her hand. " Nice to meet you, Erza. "
Cana smiled and shook his hand " Cana Alberona. " she then gestured towards Lucy. " Don't worry, she might be weird, but you'll like her. "
" Canaaaa! " Lucy groaned and blushed. Cana laughed and wrapped an arm around the blonde's shoulders.
" So what do you have next? " Levy asked Natsu. He looked down at his schedule and signed.
" Art. "
" Oh, me and Lucy have it too. Let's grab our things and go before we're late. " Erza said and they all headed towards their lockers. Lucy's was 14, Natsu's - 15, Levy's 13, Juvia's 18, Erza's 19 and Cana's 20.
After they grabbed their books for their next class, Levy, Juvia and Cana said bye and left for their Math class.
As the three walked to their next class, Natsu suddenly stopped. The two girls looked at him and noticed he was sweating and gripping his chest.
" Natsu, are you alright? " Lucy asked worriedly, placing a hand on the boy's shoulder.
" Yeah, I'm alright. " He managed to say. Erza shook her head and placed her hands on her hips.
" You don't look alright, we have to take you to the nurse's office. "
" No! " Natsu yelled furiously, which made the two girls jump back and stare at him in shock. " I-I mean, I have to use the restroom, I must have eaten something spoiled in the morning. Hehe " he laughed nervously.
" Still, you have to go to the nurse's office. " Erza said sternly.
Natsu shook his head. " No, it's alright, I'll go to the restroom now, you guys go on without me. "
Before the girls could say anything else, Natsu quickly ran passed them and turned a corner. Erza and Lucy looked at each other, shock, worry and confusion in their eyes.
" I have a feeling he's not telling us something. " Erza said, her eyes narrowed in suspicion.
Lucy nodded and looked down. " I hope he's alright, though. "
" Me too, come on, let's go to class. " With that, the two girls went to class.
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When Natsu entered the restroom, he was relieved that he was alone. Good. He walked to the big mirror and looked at himself. One of his eyes turned crimson red and scales began to appear on his arms and face. Oh how he wished this was a nightmare, he never wanted this, becoming a monster and hiding from everyone. He quickly grabbed his bag and took out a bottle filled with green liquid. He opened the bottle and took a few gulps, when he looked at the mirror, he saw that his eye went back to normal and his scales disappeared. Natsu took a deep breath and leaned his back against the wall.
Damn those scumbags, I'll make them pay. he thought furiously. Of course, they were the ones who made him like this, he swore that when he finds them, he'll burn them to ashes. I can't let anyone see me like this, especially Luce. As he thought of the blond-haired beauty, a sad and hurtful look appeared on his face. What would she think of me if she saw me like this, a monster? Natsu quickly shook that thought away, grabbed his bag and left for his class as the bell rang.
Here's the new chapter! I hope you liked it, read and review! :)
