Lucy-17 Natsu-17 Levy-17 Gajeel-18 Grey-17 Juvia-17 Erza-18 Jellal-18 MiraJane-21 Freed-21
Yes, MiraJane and Freed will be 21. But, only because their part of the staff of Fairy Tail Boarding school. :)
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Disclaimer: I don't own Fairy Tail. But, if I did... Natsu would have already made Lucy his, in all the ways possible. XD
Ch.2 Makarov's request.
Natsu pulled Lucy through the halls of the school at what Lucy would call a face pace. He didn't seem to be running or sprinting, but that's what she had been doing to keep herself from meeting the floor. "N..Natsu! Where are we going?" She looked all around them to try to see if she could guess where he was taking her, but she had no clue. He didn't turn his head as he spoke, "it's a surprise. But I think you'll like it, Luce." With that said, he continued to pull her through the halls once more.
After a few more minutes, Natsu's grip on Lucy's hand loosened. She looked from their hands, up to him with a confused look on her face. Natsu turned to look at her and smiled as he pulled her in front of him. "Well, what do you think of the school's garden? Mira makes sure that it gets enough light and water everyday.." Lucy looked around at all the beautiful flowers and trees. There was roses, calla lillies, lavender, birds of paradise, azelias, African lavender, cosmos, orchids, etc. Her chocolate orbs widened when she found the flower that she adored, the Lisianthus. "This place.. Natsu.. It's beautiful.." She turned her head to him and gave him a smile that he swore made his heart melt.
Then, Lucy spotted a bench and went to sit on it and admire the beauty in front of her. Natsu watched her as he came to sit next to her. 'Wow, she looks even more beautiful than I thought..' A light dusting of pink touched his cheeks as he watched her. But, he was pulled out of his day dreams when Lucy giggled and gave him a curious look. "Natsu.. Are you okay?" The pink haired boy's eyes widened and his cheeks got darker as he nodded his head. Frowning slightly, Lucy's eyes narrowed a little. "You sure? You're face is all red.. Let me check you temperature.." Before Natsu could stop her, she had the back of one of her hands against his forehead, while the other tested her own.
"You seem fine.. Maybe you've just had too much sun.." Natsu nodded his head as her hand fell away, clearing his throat in the process. "So, you wanted to know more about Fairy Tail?" Lucy's smile returned and her eyes got wide again, she had forgotten that was why they had left the lounge in the first place. "Oh, yes. I know this school is one of the best, but it also has a reputation for having some of the most reckless students.. I didn't mention that part to daddy.."
Her words made the boy laugh, "So, we're reckless? Haha, Luce.. You're one of us now." He gave her a big grin and continued. "Makarov, the dean, that is.. He and the past deans built this school a long time ago. They wanted a place that would take people in and treat them like family, but also, give them the best education that you could get. So, the teachers were interveiwed and tested with questions, like... "What do you think students deserve in life?" Or something like that.. I dunno, Makarov, well.. He's the best. He sees the good in people." As Natsu talked, the two were unaware of the sound of footfalls coming closer.
Makarov and MiraJane smiled at the younger couple. "Lucy! Hi," MiraJane called out to the blonde. Thuroughly surprised, Lucy almost fell off the bench. Luckily for her, Natsu had fast reflexes and caught her before she fell on her bottom, pulling her into his lap. MiraJane gave a giggle and Makarov cleared his throat just as Lucy noticed where she was sitting. Natsu, on the other hand, had a goofy smile on his lips as one of his arms held her to him. Lucy quickly pulled out of his reach with a little squeak and a blush, then looked over to the dean and his assistant.
"Since you two are so familiar with each other, I'd like Natsu to show you around and help you make some friends, Lucy." The old man looked over to the blushing boy, who was snapped back into reality by the old man's words. "Sure, Gramps." Natsu's blush was almost completely gone and his embarrassment was gone. Makarov nodded his head and gave the two students a big smile as he turned around. "Oh and Natsu?" The said boy stood up from the bench, "yeah?"
"Don't drink inside my school again. Got it?" Natsu fell over at the words of the short old man. 'How'd he know! Cana said he wouldn't find out!' As he got himself off the ground and into a sitting position, he spoke, "y-yes sir." With the conversation between the males over, Makarov started walking back into the building. MiraJane smiled and waved at the two before turning to leave with Makarov.
Once the two were gone, Natsu stood up and offered his hand to Lucy. "I think we should go back to the Lounge. You need to meet some people." She smiled, taking his hand and getting up from the bench. "I think so. And after, maybe I can get a tour from someone." Natsu smiled and nodded his head as he walked with her, this time not pulling her too fast. 'I don't want to share Luce with everyone..'
Back at the Lounge, Grey, a boy with shoulder length black-blue hair was sitting on the couch that Natsu had vacated, a blue haired girl sitting next to him. "Grey.. You don't.. You don't like this new girl.. Do you?" She looked over to him, her dark blue eyes holding tears in them. When he saw the tears, Grey started panicking. "J-Juvia! Wh-what are you crying for? I don't even know this 'new girl'!" Juvia hugged Grey to her and stopped her crying, "so, you don't like her then?"
"I don't know her.. I'm sure that she's a cool girl, but I don't think I'll like her like you think I will." Grey let his arms wrap around the over-dramatic girl next to him, a small smile on his lips. "Juvia, I think what Grey is trying to say is... She's been gone with Natsu since I brought her down here.. There isn't a good chance for him." Levy giggled from her spot on a different couch. A big man, with peircings and long black hair sitting close to her, his eyes closed and one of his arms resting on the back of the couch behind Levy's head. "Dragneel's probably doing nothing, he's too shy to do anything. But, Levy's right. There isn't a chance for Fullbuster with the new girl."
Grey looked over to the man and frowned, playing hurt. "Gajeel, that was just so hurtful... How could you say that?" Said man, opened one eye before chuckling at the other. "Oh shut it Fullbuster."
Not too soon after, Natsu and Lucy entered the almost empty Lounge. "Lu! You're back! Where were you?" Levy stood up from her spot on the couch and ran over to the blonde, squeezing her into a hug. "L.. Levy.. Can.. Can't b.. Breathe..!" Gasping, Levy let her friend go and smiled at her apologetically. "Sory Lu.. Didn't know I was squeezing you so hard.." The hazel eyed girl blushed as she went back to her spot next to Gajeel. It was Natsu's turn to speak then, "Luce, I'd like to introduce you to my friends.. You already know Levy, obviously.. But! That's Grey Fullbuster and Juvia Lockser. Grey is my room mate, and Juvia.. Well.. She's just Juvia." Lucy walked over to the two and extended her hand to them. "It's nice to meet you Grey and Juvia. I'm Lucy Heartfilia."
The two on the couch both shook her hand and smiled at her. "It's nice to meet you too, Lucy." Grey looked up at her, 'wow, she is a looker..' Juvia stood up and reached out for Lucy, giving her a hug. "If you don't go after my Grey, we can be friends." When Lucy and Juvia's hug ended, Lucy gave the blue haired girl a heart warming smile. "No need to worry Juvia, we can definitely be friends." That smile was reassurence enough for the girl, but the words pushed it even further. "Okay Lucy." Smiling, Juvia sat back down next to Grey and wrapped her arms around his waist again.
Turning from Grey and Juvia, Natsu pointed to the man next to Levy. "And that big guy over there is Gajeel Redfox. He may seem a bit mean, but.. Well, he's like that with everyone except Levy." Gajeel opened one of his eyes and looked over to the blonde and Natsu. "What's up?" Lucy gave the big guy a smile, "oh nothing. Nothing at all.. Levy, can I speak to you a minute?" Said girl tilted her head before getting up once more and walking over to a corner with Lucy.
"Yeah Lu? What's up?" Lucy looked at her room mate. The girl was petite, polite, very pretty.. Then she looked over her shoulder to the man who was now looking up at Natsu. Shaking her head slightly, she turned her face back to Levy. "So, how did you get him to be so nice to you? He's kind of a meanie.." Levy giggled when she understood what Lucy was talking about. "Don't let Gajeel trick you, Lu. Under that tough guy exterior, is a big softy. Once you get to know him, you'll know what I mean." Lucy tilted her head slightly. "That guy's a 'softy'?" Levy just continued to giggle before she took her friend's hand and led her back to the group, leaving her standing with Natsu.
"So, where's Erza and Jellal, guys?" Natsu looked from Grey to Gajeel, looking for an answer. Grey looked up from Juvia long enough to answer the pink haired boy. "She said something about them going off campus for something. Makarov gave the okay." Natsu grumbled and sat down on a couch that faced his friends, pulling Lucy down with him. She squeaked, causing Levy to look over to the blonde and giggle once more. "Lu, you're too funny.." Lucy stuck her tongue out at Levy, but ended up pulling it back into her mouth and joining in her room mate's laughter.
The group remained in the Lounge for the remainder of the day, until it was dinner time. The boys left the girls to their own devices while they went to the bar and ordered some food for them all.
Levy and Juvia went to over to the couch that Lucy sat on by herself now. "So, Lu.. How do you like it here so far? Seen anyone you might like?" Lucy blushed at the second question, only to have Juvia speak. "It'd better not be my Grey..!" The blue eyed girl looked at her new friend with unshed tears in her eyes. "Lucy, I don't want you to be my rival in love.." Lucy turned to the girl, a little panicky. "Juvia! I.. Don't worry, I'm not going after Grey! I swear.. But, to answer your question Levy.. I haven't met everyone." She smiled at the two as she sat back against the couch. "But, I do love it here."
The boys came back moments later with 3 platters carrying 2 plates on each, and 2 mugs of drinks each. The girls got back to their couches and smiled at the boys, thanking them.
After the meal, Natsu took Lucy's hand in his as he stood up. Looking at the other two pairs, he spoke, "I think I'll walk Luce back to her dorm room. She's had a long day.. Then I'm gonna go to bed. We'll see you guys later, okay?" Lucy looked up at Natsu, a blush on her cheeks as she looked over to Levy. The hazel eyed girl gave Lucy a small smile and nodded her head. "Well, goodnight then you two," Grey said as he stood up and gave Lucy a one armed hug before pulling Juvia up too. "We're gonna go for a walk. See ya later guys." The two left, Grey waving behind him at the four friends they left behind.
A few moments later, Natsu was walking out of the Lounge with Lucy next to him. It was silent as they walked, but it was a comfortable silence. 'Wow.. She's actually letting me hold her hand.. She hasn't tried to pull away at all..'
Lucy looked up at the walls, the floor, the windows, anything except her hand holding Natsu's. 'He's so nice to me.. Nicer than everyone else.. I'll be seeing him for a while too.. Thanks, Dean Makarov.' Her smile stayed in place as the two teens walked to Lucy and Levy's shared room.
"I think those two make a cute couple, don't you Dean?" MiraJane smiled down at the old man, who stood next to her as they watched the teens walk towards the stairs heading to the girls dorms. "Maybe. But I hope she will keep that 'reckless' boy out of trouble."