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Alrighty, we continue with the epic story of how Gray slowly starts falling for Lucy, only to cause unintentional pain in the end.
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Chapter 2: Perspective
"God are those her real eyes!?"
Gray had forgotten how long he kept staring into Lucy's eyes. Her big, round rimmed glasses all but seemed to just magnify them. He snapped out of his reverie when he felt Sting move beside him.
"Whoa haha well hi there! I'm Sting Eucliffe and this handsome brute of a man is Gray Fullbuster. It's nice to meet you Lucy…"
"Heartfilia. Lucy Heartfilia. It's…it's nice to meet you too." At this, Lucy carefully looked back to Gray, who was already making his way back up the hall.
"Did I do something wrong?"
Lucy then looked back to Sting. She genuinely didn't want her first day at a new school to start off with her being hated. But then again, she was used to it.
"Nah, nah he's fine. So…why does a pretty girl like you wear odd clothes like that?"
At this Lucy looked at Sting and knew why he had approached her. She had met his kind before.
"Um ex…excuse me but I have to get to class. It was nice meeting you Sting." And with that she made her way to her first class.
"What the hell was that." And with that Sting took off in search of Gray.
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[After 1st Period]
Gray quickly made his way out of class before all the other students did. It had been chemistry and Gildarts –sensei again taught them the fundamentals of making a stick bomb. He seriously thought sometimes that Magnolia West had some of the craziest teachers in all of Fiore.
As he was making his way down the hall he glanced out the window. The sight that met his eyes all but made him come to a full stop. Outside, under one of the many still growing birch trees, was Lucy. She was sitting with her legs crossed, and seemed to just be looking up at the blue sky. Gray had to admit she looked pretty comfortable, even if she did look like a granny in those awful clothes.
"Yo dude, there you are. How was Gildarts-sensei today, still teaching ya how to make the perfect stink bomb?"
"Yeah. I swear man he's crazy."
"Yeah well you know what they say, you are what you eat."
"Huh? Where the hell did food come from?"
"Well who knows, maybe Gildarts-sensei actually just eats and drinks chemicals and maybe that's why he's a crazy genius!"
"You seriously need to stop reading those crazy comic books you have bro."
"Yeah yeah okay what are you…or should I say who are you looking at?" Sting had glanced out the window and saw Lucy sitting under the tree. He then glanced back at Gray and pieced together why his friend was standing like a statue staring out at the newbie.
"What?"
"Aww don't tell me the all high and mighty Gray Fullbuster seems to have developed a soft spot for a said Lucy Heartfilia?" Sting had rolled his tongue on the last syllable of Lucy's last name.
"No, just wondering when she'll get caught for playing hookie that's all"
"How do you know she's playing hookie?"
"Dude, second period is about to start, and she's just sitting there."
Suddenly, the second period bell rang.
"Told ya. Anyway I'll see you at lunch, I got Biology now and you know how Polyursica-sensei gets all crammy when someone's late to her class."
"Gotcha. Okay dude, but…what do we do about her?" emphasising on Lucy, who was still sitting outside watching the sky.
"I don't know, leave her I guess."
"Gray…"
"I am no ones' babysitter! She isn't stupid or dumb, nor does she seem to be handicapped. For all we know, she heard the bell, but like I said, decided to play hookie, and on her first day no less!"
"But she…"
"Oh save it I gotta go, I'll see you at lunch." And with that Gray left. Sting turned back towards the blond haired girl and let out a low sigh before he too began making his way to class.
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"...and due to the unique count of our gene chromosomes, this is what makes humans unique from other living organisms..."
Polyursica-sensei just about finished that sentence when the classroom door was slowly opened. Looking up from his seat, Gray found himself looking up to the-now-very-late-to-class Lucy Heartfilia.
"And who may you be?"
"I'm Lu…Lucy Heartfilia ma'am…"
"Speak up and don't stutter. It is unbecoming of a lady."
At this Lucy visibly cringed and gave a low bow.
"I am very sorry for being late to your class sensei."
At this Polyursica-sensei raised her arched eyebrows and gave Lucy an intent gaze.
"And may I ask as to why you are late?"
"I was sitting in the yard watching the sky when I kind of lost track of time." Lucy replied in all honesty. Polyursica-sensei, though visibly upset at the excuse, felt quite impressed with her honesty.
"Alright I will forgive you this once but please refrain from any future tardiness or I will have no choice but to give you detention. Please take a seat. I think there's one at the back by the window."
At this Lucy started making her way to the back of the class, trying to ignore the many stares that were aimed her way. Gray himself couldn't believe Polyursica-sensei! But then again he was never late to class.
"Lucy?"
"Yes ma'am?"
"Since this is your first time in my class, I would like to ask you a question. What do you think is the most important organ in the body?"
At this the whole class turned to face Lucy, Gray included.
"Well ma'am, I think all organs are important, for without one we won't be able to function properly. But if I had a choice of one, I would choose the heart."
"Oh? And why is that?"
Gray was slowly losing interest since her answer had the most obvious reason. But what he heard next took him by surprise.
"The heart is where love is created."
"That is not a scientific answer my dear."
"I'm sorry I know it isn't, but if you look at it from a different perspective, the heart is where a person feels the most joy when happy, and the most pain when upset."
Gray then turned his attention back to Lucy and the second time that day had to stop himself from gasping out loud, for at that very moment Lucy was bathed in glittering gold rays of sunshine pouring in from the open window, her hair giving off a heavenly glow, as if she was wearing a crown. He slowly turned back to the front and gave himself a mental shake.
"What the hell is wrong with me?!"
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End of another chapter! Gahh! Thanks again guys for reading. The next chapter…find out for yourself in Stealing Love!
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MentallydatingGrayFullbuster : Hi! Hope you like this chapter. As you know Lucy is new but not like any average student. She see's things in a different light. Haha I know I love soccer! I'll update as soon as I can. Thank you again!
SecretMindOtaku7: Hi! Sorry I didn't put Natsu in this chapter but don't worry, he will defintely be making an appearance in this story, and just to give you a teaser, he plays a very essential role ;) Thank you again for reading!