The Truth About Me.. About Him...

As I stare into the tear filled eyes of the woman I love I know that i'm doing the right thing. Mixed in those chocolate orbs was happiness. She still wanted me and I knew it. Somewhere deep down, she still loved me. I was here to save her after all. I know that i'm not worthy of her love, but I don't care. Neither is he. I was here to take Lucy from a loveless marriage. I know for a fact that Gray doesn't love her. Not like I do. And I know that he never did. I know everything that Lucy doesn't know about the barbarian beside her. Right here, right now, she is going to learn everything. She may no longer love me either, but at least she will be free.

That fateful day in the park was the best day of my life. I had just started jogging through a small trail in the park. My fiance, Lisanna, hated the fact that I was always outside, but I couldn't handle always being cooped up in our small house. That day changed everything Jogging became my new favorite thing. That was the day I met Lucy. She was beautiful, with big doll-like eyes, long golden hair (that I wanted to run my fingers through), and the brightest smile I had ever seen. She was literally the most beautiful woman in the world. She was looking at the scenery of the park, andI was so enchanted in her beauty that I crashed right into her. As I watched her small figure fall to the ground I couldn't help my laugh a little. Then, as I tried to help her up, I fell as well. We had just sat there laughing at eachother until I actually managed to help her stand. Conversation with her was easy, and I felt attached to this girl. We had sat on the park swings (god I love those swings) and talked for an eternity. The, she had to go back to her home, and I had to return to Lisanna. I couldn't stop thinking about this girl. The way her hair fell into her eyes when she laughed, or the way her smile would grow as we talked. I was smitten with her. As weeks passed we grew closer. She was my best friend. My loyal companion. I thought I knew everything about her. She had the perfect boyfriend, tall, dark, and handsom. I wished I was him. But I knew I wasn't, and sadly, Lisanna wasn't Lucy.

Before I tell you anything else about how perfect Lucy was, let me tell you about Lisanna. We were not in love. We had an arranged marriage set by our families. They were childhood friends and as were we. I loved her like one would love a friend. Not like I love Luce. Lisanna and I didn't want to be married, but it made our parents happy. Once we were married, my darling Lucy began avoiding me. It tore me apart. I wasn't sure why she did it, but not knowing killed me. Then she got engaged. I was furious. Not because she was engaged, but because it was to Gray. He was a lying, cheating, evil bastard and Luce didn't even know. I had seen everything. Gray was sleeping with the owner of my favorite bar. The girl had long blue hair, nice assets, and a slight obsession with Gray. Apparently, Gray loved the attention. I had seen them flirting and never thought anything about it, until i caught them. Walking into the bars bathroom, I found Gray with his pants down (Damn stripper) and a skirtless woman. He recognized me immediately. Punches were thrown, and of course I had won. But he knew how to steal my victory. "If you ever utter one word about this to Lucy, I swear to the gods you will never see her pretty face again". Not going to lie, I was shook. How dare he? But I couldn't tell her. Not with the risk of losing her. I was a terrible person. I should have told her. The guilt tore me apart.

A few years later, Gray's secret was still safe. I hated him though, and Luce knew that. I would take her many places, but the most special of all was to the rainbow cherry blossom tree. Lucy was sick, but she still came with me! She loved the tree. Everything about it was beautiful to her. I was so wrapped up in her joy that I spent the whole night watching her smile instead. When I got home, Lisanna was angry. She said we were married, we should have gone together. I should have taken her, but I wanted to take the woman I loved. Lisanna knew that, and we grew further apart. We fought a lot. Usually about the amount of time I was spending with Luce. It was bad, we were on the brink of divorce. That was why I was ecstatic when Lucy invited me back to our park. I wanted to spend as much time with her as I could. We talked lots that night. Lucy thought I loved Lisanna and I told her I was unsure on if I still, or If I ever did. I told her about our marriage. About the arrangement. And Lucy, my beautiful Lucy, told me she loved me. She said she would do anything for me. That she would leave Gray. I was so happy that I kissed her. It was passionate, full of all of my love. As I was kissing her I thought I was doing the wrong thing. I was a married man after all. I may not have been happy, but I sure as hell was not a cheater. I was not good enough for Luce. I couldn't even tell her about Gray's affair!. That night I made a mistake. I pushed away the woman I loved. I was an idiot. I told Lucy that couldn't be with her, maybe in another world we could have been something. I was wrong. I needed her. As we sat there under the stars, rain began pouring on us. We didn't move, didn't speak. As tears filled her eyes, I watched her walk away. I should have stopped her. I should have ran after her and told her I loved her. That I needed her. But I didn't. I tried to call her. I tried to visit her. But she was never around. She kept herself away from me. I had no chance to fix my mistakes. She stopped jogging through the park. And eventually, I stopped trying. I knew she needed space. Then, I told Lisanna I wanted a divorce. It was time. I would never love her. My heart belonged to Luce.

A year later, here we are. Today I heard she was getting married. That she was going to throw her happiness away for Gray. I could not let that happen. After running through town all day, I finally knew the location of the wedding. It was under our rainbow tree. In OUR special place. The thought fueled me with anger and I had sprinted there. This wedding was not going to happen. Lucy was mine. Not Grays, not anyone but me. I had arrived right on time. She was walking down the aisle. Walking to Gray. And I screamed her name. As she turned around towards me, I was momentarily distracted. My Luce was crying. Those were not tears of joy. This wedding was as painful to her as it was to me. Then, she whispered my name. It was full of pain and joy. God I love this woman. In these few seconds I knew I had to do something to save her. So, I told her the truth. My truth. The truth about me and the truth about Gray.

"Lucy" I growled, "We both know you don't want this.. You love me. And I love you."

A moment of silence passes as I watch tears stream down her face.

"Lucy… I love you"

Gray yelled furiously, "Natsu, Don't you dare!".

But I was to far in. I wasn't going to stop. Not for him. Not now. Lucy needed to know.
"Luce.. He cheated on you. I knew. I hid it. He was going to take you away from me. I'm so sorry..."

"Natsu…" She cried, her voice breaking, "I know.. I know everything.."

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