Hey, guys! I want to just say thank you to everyone who has read and reviewed so far! Y'all make my day when I read your comments and see that my story gained a new follower. I had a few things pop up last week and was not able to post chapter two as quickly as I would have liked but it up now! Song link for later - /31UPRhiixco
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"Ugh!" A pale hand shot out of a mass of pink and white comforters and fumbled blindly around the bedside till it found the beaten-up alarm clock. Slowly the rest of Lucy's body followed suit and emerged from her mess of a bed.
"I just hate mornings Plue, it really is the worst time of day," Lucy mumbled as she rubbed the sleep from her eyes. Lucy turned around to uncover the little dog that would somehow always end up under the covers with her. When she was unable to find, him she began to panic.
"Plue? Plue? Seriously where…Oh, right I left him at home." Feeling slightly silly Lucy stretched and headed to the shower.
She turned on the water and quickly set her phone on shuffle smiling as Queen's Killer Queen started playing. Carefully stepping into the tub Lucy lost herself to her feeling of the hot water washing away the sleep from her bones and easing her back into the world of the living. Once done with her tedious routine Lucy stepped out and feverishly wrapped herself in the towel still not fully awake.
BUZZ!
Lucy lazily checked her phone to see if perhaps her father had changed his tone and decided to wish her good luck on her first day.
"BABE! CAN WE GET BREAKFAST?!" Lucy gave a small melancholy smile to the screen. Just as she was about to reply Lucy noticed the time in the upper right corner.
Shit! I'm going to be late on my first day!
"I can't Natsu I'm sorry I'm running behind. Love ya!"
Her fingers flew over the keys trying to multitask. Lucy quickly changing into her prechosen outfit of a white button down shirt and a simple blue skirt Lucy headed for the door ready to start her fist day as a Fairy. She only slightly paused at her door wondering if Jerk Face would once again make an appearance, only to continue her dash to class.
Before Lucy knew it half the day had flown by and she was in her last and least favorite subject for the day. She quickly ducked her head into the room scanning for the perfect seat; one close enough to the board to see and hear but, not to close to become a target for small talk with the teacher.
Aha! Got ya! Lucy speed up her pace and made a beeline for the seat only to have a slip of a girl slide into the seat before her.
"Humph" Lucy begrudgingly took the seat behind the blue haired girl only slightly pouting or so she thought.
"Oh, um I'm sorry were you wanting this seat? I mean I don't mind trading you if you would rather have this one..." Lucy looked up at the girl who had a slightly timid look to her. Feeling a bit like a spoiled brat Lucy smiled at the girl.
"Nah! I'm good here, sorry for the dramatics." She rubbed the back of her neck only feeling the tiniest bit awkward.
"Are you sure? I really wouldn't mind" The bluenett squeaked out.
"I'm positive! I mean it's not like I won't be able to see over you!" Lucy beamed at the girl hoping to lighten the mood. Thankfully for her, the girl chuckled.
"I guess that is true. I'm Levy by the way!"
"Lucy! It's nice to meet ya! Are you a freshman too?"
"Oh, no I'm a sophomore but I filled up my schedule last year before I could sign up for Dr. Orland's class."
"Oh, wow so you must really like physics. You sound really excited about this class." Lucy sweat dropped at the mere thought of what this class was going to entail for her. Levy nearly laughed at the look on Lucy's face lightly smacking her hand.
"Don't worry if you'd like we can be study buddies and I can help ya out!" Levy squeaked as her face was smothered in Lucy's chest from the unexpected hug.
"OMG YES! YES PLEASE! OH LEVY!"
Lucy was almost in tears from relief thanks to the blunette. Just as Levy opened her mouth to reply Dr. Orland stormed into the room a superior look plastered on her face and silencing the room with a glare. By the time class was let out Orland had assigned four worksheets and a project for the next two weeks.
Great…Physics with an evil teacher just what I need. Mavis why did I pick this class?! Lucy's anguish was clearly visible on her pretty face. Upon seeing her new-found friends panic Levy gently nudged Lucy with her hip and gave her a smile.
"Hey Lucy, don't panic too much! I told you I would help you! We will survive!" A look of complete determination shown through the blueneets eyes.
"Hehe, right thanks again Levy! I think it's safe to say that you're going to be my lifeline."
The two girls laughed as they continued down the sidewalk heading back to the open square of campus. The girls failed to notice two figures sprinting towards them. As the figures drew closer Lucy could hear them shouting something that sounded a lot like Levy!
"Hey uh, Levy I think those guys are calling for you." Levy's head tilted in confusion till she turned around and notice the two boys.
"Oh yeah, that's just Jet and Droy they're like my brothers!" Levy's voice showed the love and compassion she had for the two.
"Ah ok, well I need to head to work. But, I'll see you in class Wednesday, right?!" It sounded almost like a demand to Levy.
"Yes, I will be there! You really shouldn't stress so much LuLu it's not good for your skin." Levy laughed at her friend as she walked over to Jet and Droy. Lucy's face was a mask of shock that slowly morphed into terror her hand quickly darting around it, checking for any zits that might have appeared in the short span since class.
Once she was sure her face was still as pristine as it was when she left the house this morning Lucy, plugged in her headphones and headed off to work. When Narwhals are Awesome burst her peaceful walk Lucy all but ripped her headphones out. Dammit, Natsu! Do you have to put the stupidest song on my phone?! Wait I haven't heard from him all day. Please don't let him be in trouble for picking a fight already! Lucy tried to ease her fear by sending her mischievous boyfriend a text but was unable to check her phone for his reply as she walked into the doors of her work.
Lucy was greeted by a sweet looking woman with snow white hair and the sweetest smile Lucy had ever seen standing behind the counter.
"Hiya! Are you Lucy?" The girl asked as she made her way towards Lucy.
"That would be me. I am looking for Mira? She said to just swing by after class."
"Well look no further I'm Mira! Welcome to my bakery! I do hope you enjoy working with us. I run the place along with my younger sister and brother. Oh, and don't worry if he starts shouting about being a man, just smile at him and continue on." Mira continued her speech about the bakery and its inhabits as she showed Lucy around and introduced her to her siblings.
"Well, I don't really know how much you know about baking, so why don't you come help me out front and then tomorrow we can see how you do in the back with Elfman." Mira gave a sweet smile but Lucy could tell there was an edge to her words leaving little to no room to disagree with the woman.
"Feel free to go home, Lucy! It looks like everything has slowed down now." Mira smiled at Lucy who was still replenishing the front case. Just after Lucy had clocked in and got her apron on a rush of students and faculty had swarmed the shop for Mira's baked goods. Lucy was shocked at how long the rush lasted and how demanding half the kids were.
"Are you sure Mira? I don't mind helping you clean up."
"No no, you have been more than enough help for one day. Go home and get some rest! I'm sure Elfman will be working you hard or well like a "man" as he would say." Lucy laughed at the statement having only been in the bakery for eight hours she already knew how true Mira's words were. Lucy waved goodbye to the siblings as she made her way out.
You know I don't think Elfman could go five minutes without stating something about being a man… Lucy laughed as she continued her walk home blissfully listening to her music. As Lucy neared her complex she noticed that there was a motorbike in the lot that was not there yesterday. The bright yellow and black paint job on the street racer grabbed any passerby's eye. Huh, I wonder who in their right mind would get on something like that? Lucy rolled her eyes as she walked through the door and up to her apartment. She was looking down at her phone and not paying attention when she felt a hand clamp down on her shoulder.
"Aieeeee!"
"Ow! Mavis Luce, it's just me!" Lucy's heart was still beating a mile a minute as she turned around to face her culprit who laid against Bixlow's and Jerk Face's door.
"What the Hell Natsu! You can't scare me like that and not expect to get kicked!"
"I just wanted to stop by and tell ya somethin'." Natsu merely mumbled under his breath as he rubbed the bruise he was sure forming on his abdomen.
"I'm sorry. Are you coming in or just going to lay there?" Natsu slowly pushed himself up off the floor and followed the blonde into her place. He flopped down none to gracefully onto the small brown sofa leaving little space for Lucy to perch on.
"So, what's up? Do you want me to make dinner? I'm not too hungry seeing as how I tried a lot of stuff at work. But I can make you something so you don't have to go to the meal hall."
"Eh, Nah I'm good. I don't really plan on staying too long Luce, I just wanted to tell ya I got accepted into Theta Chi!" Natsu's grin was so big Lucy thought his face would split in two. She was happy for him but knew that Natsu tended to like to party and fight more than study.
" That's great Natsu! But, are you sure it's such a great idea just now? I mean don't you think you should see how you do in school first before you start joining the frat?" Lucy tried to put it delicately but could see the instant change in his demeanor. His smile dropped and his black eyes became stormy.
"What ya mean Lucy? You don't think I can handle it?"
"No that's not what I'm saying. I just want you to maybe slow down and think about it. I mean it is just the first day and all." Natsu was becoming more and more agitated with each word that leaf Lucy's mouth.
"I can handle it, Lucy! Why can't you just be happy for me?"
"I am happy for you!" Natsu shoot to his feet nearly scaring Lucy into falling off the arm of the sofa.
"No! If you were happy for me you would just leave it be! You can go to work and class all day and its fine but when I find something to fill my day up with it's a problem?!" Natsu's voice had begun to rise and Lucy knew that this conversation was not going to end on a happy note. Lucy cast her eyes to the worn carpet avoiding the angry glare Natsu was sending her way.
"I didn't mean it like that." Lucy's voice was deflated and barely a whisper.
"Then why say anything?! You know what fuck this!" Lucy's eyes flashed up as she saw Natsu storm out of her door slamming it closed so hard that her picture of her mother fell off the wall next to the door. Lucy slowly slid off the arm and fully into the sofa, tears streamed down her alabaster cheeks. She knew that this fight was stupid and that Natsu's temper was out of control, but it didn't change the fact that she was hurt by his reaction to her trying to help.
Lucy cried herself to sleep that night unaware that their fight had been overheard across the hall.
"Hey, Boss Man you ok?" Bixlow looked up from his laptop as his blonde roommate came through the door with a more pissed off look than normal. Said blonde just grunted and threw his leather bag down by the door.
"Did ya hear that fight between Cosplayer and the pink guy?" Laxus stopped untying his boots to give his friend a look of complete annoyance and confusion.
"The fuck you talking about now? Who is Cosplayer?" Bixlow's shoulders shook lightly with his mirth at the look on his friend's face.
"Ya know the chick you ran into and threw a fit over yesterday."
"I swear you are the dumbest person I know. But to answer your question yes." Laxus rolled his eyes and walked into the mess that was their living room. Laxus had been in the hall when he heard the last of their conversation and witnessed a pissed Natsu all but shatter the door. Pinky must need to change his tampon, then again Blonde does seem like one to push buttons to no end.
"Ya know you're almost as bad as a woman listening to all the gossip you do." Laxus was amused with the stuttering he received from Bix at his comment.
"Fuck you Asshole. I'm heading to work." Not bothering to reply Laxus surfed through the channels looking for something to entertain him for a little while. But, no matter how much he tried to avoid it his thoughts kept drifting to the blonde next door…
Ok guy that all for now! I will TRY to post again Wednesday but, no promises. Also, I know it's starting out slow but, I really don't like stories that just jump right to the point it's anticlimactic. But we are one step closer to LALU! YAY! Also, I know that Natsu is starting to shift away from his OC style but, I kinda need him to for how I want this story to go. Alright, Lovelies! Y'all have a good night!
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