As we headed back to our table, Levy asked me to tell her why I was pissed off at Mrs. Livi. Our brunette, pinkette and red-headed friends shot us a questioning look, so I decided to explain it to them as well. I sat down and started to tell them what had happened between me and Mrs. Duckface. After I finished, I heard Cana sigh and I felt her put her hand on top of mine.

" That old witch doesn't know what a wonderful person you are, Lucy. " she said with a kind smile.

" Then again, it's her fault you couldn't concentrate. I mean, really ?! What kind of teacher texts someone without silent mode while her students are taking a test ? "

Natsu slammed his fist onto the table once more, " PEOPLE TODAY ! THE NERVE ! " he yelled, might I add, a little too loudly. And by a little, I mean a lot. How do I know that ? Because by the time I turned my head to check if anybody had heard my favorite pinkette scream, I realized all eyes were on us.

" Oops… " Natsu mumbled as he fidgeted in his seat, his head low.

I exhaled. I think I did it a little too loudly because Levy, Natsu and Erza all turned their heads to look at me. I stood up and lifted my head.

" I'm going to the bathroom. I'll be back soon ! " I declared calmly.

I made my way to the restroom, which was right around the hallway of the main cafeteria doors. I pushed open the restroom door. I looked at myself in the mirror and sighed lowly.

Lucy Heartifilia. Yep… that's me. My friends think I'm awesome, cool and that I stand up for myself. I'm your same, old regular tomboy. If you want to know what I think, Levy's awesome, not me. She's so pretty and kind. I'm gonna be honest. I know I'm not ugly. I mean….I think I'm pretty, but…not that much. I wish I had her pretty blue locks and her beautiful, tanned, round face. I really envy her sense of style, which is always wearing cute stuff, like dresses for example. But what I really envy the most about her is her peppy, cheery, awesome personality and dazzling amber eyes. They reflect everything like a mirror and when she looks at you, you can see yourself in her eyes. But I don't have her charming looks, so I guess I'll just have to settle for my messy blond hair, which is now tied into a loose bun.

My dark brown eyes and lightly tanned skin weren't that amazing either and my clothing style was no supermodel fashion. I liked dresses and they looked cute on me, but I usually settle for comfortable and nice clothes. I'd choose jeans and a shirt over a preppy outfit any day. Maybe during hot days, I'll settle for shorts and a tank top or a dress, but nothing big and fancy. I averted my gaze from my own reflection and headed for the door. I didn't feel like going to the bathroom anymore.


" Lucy , you should eat fast. The bell's ringing in like 5 minutes. " Natsu said eagerly as I ran back to the table.

" Mmkay ! " I responded as I stuffed my double cheeseburger inside my mouth, almost choking on it.

I looked around the table and realized that everyone had finished their lunches and were finishing their drinks. As if on cue, the bell rang, announcing the end of lunch. I rapidly swallowed my last bit of cheeseburger and grabbed my Coke. I threw away my burger wrapping and ran out of the cafeteria. I turned around and saw my BFFs running into different directions, pushing mercilessly along the ocean of students.

" See you later, guys ! " I practically yelled at the top of my lungs, but it sounded like a whisper due to all the screaming in the hallways. I didn't expect them to hear me, but I was surprised When I heard Natsu's voice say:

" Yeah, see ya ! " .

I overheard Cana and Erza both saying something like:

" See you after school ! " and " Can't wait to hang out tonight ! ".

I smiled to myself, really happy that they could come to my sister's dance competition this evening. I really couldn't wait to go swimming at the beach after that. I really do love Magnolia.


*End of the day

" Uhh… ! " I groaned quietly. This was Spanish class, 7th period. In other words, it was the last period of the day. I really loved Spanish but, I was too into my thoughts to concentrate on what the teacher was saying. I couldn't wait. In exactly 33 seconds, the bell will ring and I'll be able to head home with Natsu, Levy, Erza and Cana. I really have to pay attention though, 'cause the"endof semester tests" are going to start tomorrow. And really don't want to have a bad grade on those tests because all the tests taken in May and June ( which is now ) count more than most of the tests. No pressure….

" Ding, Beep, Ding, Beep. " went the bell. Yay, I thought to myself, school's finally over !

I headed outside the class door. I frantically screamed at whoever pushed in the hallway and pushed them back. I just had to get out of here. I could just feel the negative energy of the piles of exams on teachers' desks. They were out to get me and they would do anything to make me fail 7th grade. I shuddered and headed outside the school as fast as I could.


5 years later

Up to this day, I regret having done that. Maybe if I had taken more time to leave school, I would have never been hurt the way I had been. I have probably never been scarred for life. What I had to go through that day was unlivable and I'm glad I managed to deal with it. But what's done is done. And I can't change the past now can I ?


Back in the present- End of school

I stretched my arms and back once I was outside. Today was the ideal weather for a swim. It was sunny and hot, with a little bit of wind. I turned my back to reach into my bookbag. Hmm….Binders ? Check. The Outsiders by S.E Hinton ? Check. My wallet ? Check. Great ! I had everything I needed for tonight. What day was it today again ? I reached into my bag again and took out my phone. It was Thursday, May 22nd . Oh right. I always forget the date, but I never seem to forget what day it is. Feeling thirsty, I reached into my bag once more and took out my coke from lunch, which I had never finished. I gulped it all down in a few seconds and sighed because it felt good. My throat had been itching all day long because I hadn't drunk anything since breakfast.

I was about to text my friends to ask them where they were, but I decided to wait a few more minutes. I mean, the bell rang 5 minutes ago. I should let them take their time. I heard a few students coming out and I turned around to see if any of them were any of my friends. Turns out it was Erza and Natsu. It's not surprising that they came out at the same time because their lockers were right next to each other. The pinkette looked at me and rushed over, Erza following close behind. When they were both in front of me, I asked:

"Where's Levy ?"

" Dunno.. " Erza simply answered with a shrug. Natsu shook his head back and forth, showing that he had no idea where the petite bluenette was either. I was about to text her to ask where she was, when I saw her come outside. She was out of breath when she reached all of us, her hands on her knees, gasping for air.

"Hey…..Huff...Huff….Sorry….Huff…..I took so…..Huff,….Huff…. long." She said, trying to catch her breath.

" Take it easy, Lev. What happened ? " I demanded eagerly.

" I had to stop by Gildarts sensei's class to ask him a few questions " she answered, out of breath.

" The social studies teacher ? And Cana's dad ? Why? " Erza asked.

" What's that about my dad ?" Cana asked as she got near us.

" We have an exam next week and I wanted to know if it counted for the 3rd or 4th marking period ". She answered as if it was obvious, not out of air anymore.

" Oh…."Natsu, Erza and Cana, and replied at the same time. We gathered once a week at each other's houses to study, but we had forgotten about the Social Studies test. Great…. Plus this test will be the last one of the year, so it'll count for more points.

" It's okay… " Levy said as if she could read our minds, " I forgot to remind you all and to make it up to you, we can study at my house tomorrow. Sound good ? " she asked cheerfully.

" Yeah " we all answered simultaneously.

" Okay, let's go. My sister's competition is starting in an hour and my mom just arrived at the parking lot behind the school " I said, reading my text messages. We then all walked towards the parking lot and, when I spotted my mom, I lead my friends to her car.


I'm back ! So next chapter will be when some action actually happens... I'll be updating after tomorrow.

See ya next time !

AbbyScarletHeart