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Chapter 2

Saturday afternoon, Lucy's in her favorite place - the bookstore. She wants to buy books before the summer break starts, because she's spending her summer vacation somewhere in Japan. Although, she haven't decided where to go yet, but she already have a list of place.

While she explores the bookstore, she bumped into someone.

"Sorry." A black-haired boy said.

She looked up to see the face of the person and said, "Sorry, too."

"Oh, it's just you." the black-haired boy smiled at her.

"I'm sorry?" Lucy asked, curiously.

"We're classmates, didn't we? I'm Gray by the way." he extended his hand to shake hers.

"Oh, I'm sorry. I'm not familiar with my classmates, especially boys." she smiled shyly, extending her hand and they shook hands.

"It's because you're always facing your books." Gray smirked at her.

"No... it's just that, I really love to read." Lucy looked down at the ground, blushing. She is really a shy girl. She never talks to anyone beside her friends. She's not an out-going type of person. You can always see her alone, reading a book. Her friends are having a hard time to persuade her to have some fun sometimes, but she always refuse.

"Don't be shy. Can we get along?" Gray smiled and patted her head.

"Yes, of course." Lucy nodded, a little shade of pink found on her cheeks. "By the way, what are you doing in here?" Lucy asked him.

"I'm finding a book." he responded.

"What book? I can help you." she offered.

Gray flashed her a grin. "That's right! Since I think you're always in this place, and you know so much about books."

Lucy bit her lips, flushing. "Wh-what kind of books you're looking for?" she asked, nervously.

"Why am I nervous?" she questioned herself. She doesn't know why she feels nervous. Maybe because of Gray's kindness and his smiles... Oh no, what is the meaning of that?

"Can you help me to find an interesting book?" he looked at her with pleading eyes. "I want an interesting one." he added.

"I don't know if you will like it, but I suggest you to read this!" Lucy pulled out a book and handed it to Gray.

"The Secrets?" he questioned.

"Yes. It outlines that the circumstances and situations that you find yourself in, are brought about by you and your thoughts." Lucy started explaining what's that book is all about.

"As I learned in this book, thoughts are magnetic, and thoughts have a frequency. So when you think of negative things, then you attract bad things that will happen to you." Lucy continued with her explanation.

Gray sweat dropped. He really was amazed by how Lucy explains the book is all about. And somehow, he felt interested in that book.

"Okay Lucy, calm down." Gray chuckled.

"Sorry... I just get excited explaining it." she smiled shyly and lowered her head. "But I just want to say that this book is really an interesting one." she added.

"Then, I'll go and buy it right now." Gray smiled that made her feel nervous again.

"So, you like books too?" Lucy asked, still looking at the ground.

"Nah... my girlfriend loves to read too." he answered.

"Oh, you'll give that to your girlfriend?" she asked, sadly.

"Yeah." Gray said, walking towards the cashier.

"What's with me? I can't understand what I'm feeling right now." Lucy thought to herself. She don't know but, when she found out that Gray had already a girlfriend, she felt sad. Why?

After they paid for the books they bought, they started to walk back home. Lucy of course, can't understand what she's feeling. She's nervous when Gray asked her a questions. She really can't talk and she also can't look into Gray face and meet with his eyes.

After half an hour walking and talking, they stopped at Lucy's house.

"Thanks for walking me home, Gray." Lucy gave him a slightly bow and smiled.

"No problem. Hope we see each other on Monday before the summer break starts." Gray said.

"Of course we can. We're classmates, remember?" Lucy said, happily.

"Yeah." Gray smiled. "Goodbye and thanks for today." Gray waved goodbye to Lucy and turned his back to go home.

Lucy immediately run to her room and let out a big heavy sigh.

"Do I like him?" Lucy mumbled and asked herself.


Waa I know it's short again. But, please do forgive me. It's just the beginning of the story though. :)

By the way, the reason I update faster was because of the new chapter of FT! I know that you've already read the new chapter. It's so epic, right? I got goosebumps all over my body. And the moment when Natsu and Gray rushed to catch Lucy was soooo sweet. *cant stop squealing at that moment*

Well, Sabertooth is so screwed. They will taste the rampage of FT. They'll regret for making FT pissed off.

Btw, I really cant wait for the next chapters. Things are getting exciting on FT now. Natsu and Gajeel vs Sting and Rogue - I'm really looking forward to it. How about you?

Okay, that's enough. Just wanna share how happy I was today guys that I made the 2nd chapter. Hope you liked the story. :D

Leave a review, please? :* :) ;)