პΩ ~60 Days Chapter 1~ Ωპ

"Lucy, look!"

I glanced up from the novel I was reading, curious to see what my best friend, Levy McGarden, was excited about. My eyes moved from her giddy figure, latching on to the school parking lot. I didn't see what the fuss was all about. I mean it was just a parking lot. Not really something you would be excited about. Whoopdee-do. A parking lot. Yay! Note the sarcasm?

What's gotten into Levy?

"And what is so interesting about the parking lot?" I asked, shooting my friend a questioning look.

Levy huffed, her hands going to her hips. "Look closer, you moron."

I gazed out at the parking lot again, trying to find the source of Levy's squealing and excitement. A few groups of people were chatting as they made their way to the school grounds oblivious to the vehicles trying to find a good parking spot around them. Buses were letting kids out as they sat lined up on the curb. Nothing really stood out. It was just a normal morning at Fairy Tail High. I know, dumb name right? What types of fairies have tails?

"I don't see anything," I replied, shaking my head.

Levy rolled her eyes, turning her attention back to the parking lot. I sighed lightly, following her gaze. She was staring towards the school's entrance; her eyes were shining with admiration. I squinted. I couldn't see what the heck could be so intriguing that would make her so happy.

And then my eyes landed on a specific car, and the person coming out from it.

"Seriously? That's what you're obsessing over, that's depressing."

Levy didn't even blink; she was too busy fawning over person, her world consumed by one thing and one thing only: Natsu Dragneel. I sighed, my eyes flicking back to him as he slammed the door, reaching an arm over his head to lock his doors with what I presumed was a remote car locker. I don't get it, why is almost every girl at Fairy Tail High School obsessed with him?

I mentally sighed. Natsu Dragneel was like one of those stereotypical jocks from a chick flick. Surrounded by people all the time, soaking in his fame, and putting on a smile to attract the ladies. Oh, he pretended that he was nice and caring, but I bet that he was just a jerk behind a mask. A fake. And I hated him for that.

I looked back at my friend and groaned, closing my eyes. She was practically drooling as she stared, seeming as though she was going to faint. This was ridiculous. Hadn't people seen a guy with salmon hair and piercing brown eyes before? By the looks of the fan-girls around me, apparently not.

The sad thing was? Natsu didn't even look like he noticed half of the girls staring at him. He crossed through the parking lot at ease, trotting across the crosswalk and onto the school's grounds without a care in the world. He didn't even glance at the four or so groups of girls gawking at him from the school's lawn. It was like he didn't know they were there. What a dense idiot.

"Here he comes!" Levy squealed, her hands curled into fists as she held them against the bottom of her mouth. She giggled loudly.

Idiot.

"He's going to hear you," I warned. It was quite embarrassing being around someone so openly showing off their affections to another someone that didn't give them the time of day. It was sad, really. Love is pathetic, it doesn't suit me if I fall in love, and I mean, I only have about 2 1/2 more months to live, no one can change that. There's no point if I fall in love, because I will just lead him on and both our hearts are going to get broken.

Levy ignored me. I grumbled under my breath. This boy was making all the girls go nuts.

"Oh, he is a fine piece of meat" Levy murmured as Natsu sauntered by, making his way to his group of friends, also known as 'The Populars'. Oh, just kill me now.

"You have no respect do you?" I hopped up from my spot on the stone wall that divided the path to the school and a hill. I scowled. "Levy, stop staring at his back like candy!"

"It might as well be. It's so hunky!" She sighed dreamily. "Ah, it should be against the laws of nature for something that beautiful to exist."

I rolled my eyes, what a drama Queen. I turned around, grabbing my backpack from the stone wall, throwing it over my back. I plucked my book up as well. It was quite depressing that my book was giving me more attention than my best friend.

I cast an icy glance in Natsu's direction, where he was stand now, socializing with his crew. Everyone knew the people in the crew by name. I mean, who couldn't? Most of them were on the football team or the cheer leading squad. Except for one, Juvia Lockser, anyway, I'll talk about her later

I drew my lips into a thin line. There was Erza Scarlet, her deep, scarlet hair glinting in the sunlight as she spoke emotionlessly. Combining her hair, her auburn brown eyes, and her soft facial features, she reminded me constantly of a model from Victorias Secret. There was Jellal Fernandes, the boy she always seemed to be arguing with. His hair was one of the things that made him pop out, it was Sea Ocean blue, and the other thing that stood out was his red tattoo/birth mark on his face, it looked tribal and was blood red. That combined made his dark eyes pop. There was Gray Full buster, Natsu's best friend. He had raven hair, and for some reason always stripped, that is why he is the schools playboy. And then, there is Juvia Lockser, she is the captain of the swim team and has a massive crush on Gray's brother, Lyon who is too oblivious to her massive crush. Juvia had bright sea ocean hair -like Jellal's- and always had a humongous smile on her face. Also, she may not be on the Cheer Squad but she is quite popular.

Suddenly Natsu broke away from the group, giving a small wave before heading inside, digging through his bag. I squinted, trying to figure out what was in his hands as he yanked the entrance door open and disappeared inside the school building. With a defeated sigh, I leaned back against the wall. Dammit.

"Oh my God did you see his muscles flex as he opened that door?" Levy gasped.

I rolled my eyes for what felt like the hundredth time that morning. Really? She was resorting to talking about his so-called-muscle-flexing now? "You're going to have to apologize to God now for saying His name in vain," I drawled.

Levy sighed exasperatedly, her hands going back to her hips. I bit my lip, somewhat amused that she was so obsessed over one simple guy. "So what you're saying is that you didn't enjoy that at all?"

It was amazing that she sounded surprised. I'd made it quite clear that I had no interest in dating. None of the guys here caught my eye. Dating just wasn't high on my to-do list at the moment. I had too many things that I was concentrating on—like school—to be distracted by something like that. Plus, like I stated before, I only have about 2 1/2 months left to live.

"Frankly no," I replied then shrugged.

Levy threw her hands in the air. "I can't believe you!" she seethed, grabbing her bag roughly from the ground and throwing it over her shoulders. She scowled as she adjusted it to be more comfortable. "It's like you're a robot with absolutely no interest in love at all."

"You say that like you're surprised." I smiled without humor as I took a step back toward the school building. Did I mention she didn't know a thing about my secret? I know that I'm probably going to hurt her when I die, but it's good to at least have 1 last friend. "Can we go inside now?"

Levy huffed, stamping her foot childishly before nodding. Together we made our way to the school doors, struggling to get by the crowds. Which made sense seeing how it was almost time for classes to begin anyway.

"Lu-chan, why don't you date?" Levy whined, shooting me an annoyed look.

I shrugged then thought of a quick lie. "I don't know, because I don't want to? That's like asking why you're so short."

"Hey!" Levy hissed. "That was uncalled for."

I grinned, shaking my head. It was true. She was shorter than me, and I was short—only five-foot-two. She was the shortest senior in the school. She hated it when people brought it up. Well, it served her right. If she wanted to talk about my lack of dating tendencies then I had a right to make fun of her height.

"Now," Levy said slowly, changing the subject back to me as she pulled the door open, "why don't we talk about how I'm going to find you the perfect boyfriend this year?"

I scoffed. "When you find out why you're so short, I'll get back to you"

She eyed me sternly.

I laughed bitterly, struggling to push past a girl texting on her cell phone without pushing her. I didn't need her getting mad at me. "Why do you care if I date or not?"

Levy smiled brightly. "Everyone needs love in their life! It's what makes the world turn. Not to mention keeps it populated."

I shoved her playfully. "Yuck! You're such a perv."

Levy grinned. "That's what they tell me!"

We turned, heading down the broad hallway. I eyed the rooms with curiosity, wondering how classes were taught in these rooms. Were they strict teachers, nice teachers? Were there smart kids answering every question, or was everyone silent while they waited for the teacher to answer the questions for them? Or were—?

"Lucy!"

I blinked, hard. I turned, facing my friend. Oops. "What?"

Levy sighed deeply as though I was causing her great pain to have to repeat herself. "I was talking about the perks of dating, only to realize that you weren't listening. It's very rude to block people out you know."

I cocked an eyebrow. "You did the exact same thing to me earlier."

It was Levy's turns to raise an eyebrow. "I did?"

I scoffed, shaking my head. It was amazing how well the mind could block out things that it didn't want to hear. "Yeah. When you were, you know, gazing dramatically into the distance, gaping like a fool as a boy walked into the building."

Levy laughed, not looking at all ashamed that she'd made a fool of herself. "Anyway," she continued, ignoring my comment completely, "I was looking around online last night and I found this website on love."

I cocked an eyebrow. A website on love? It was all I could do not to scuff. The thought of someone sitting there typing out advice on love was just ridiculous. "That's how you spend your free time?" I mused. "Stalking love websites?"

"Yes, actually." Levy flicked a hand through her hair defiantly. "I was thinking of ways to get you to date."

"Good luck with that."

Levy huffed, shooting me a glare before continuing. "There was a list on it! I was talking about how different fruits brought different things to you."

I laughed. "Let me guess. A peach brings you a bear?"

"Actually it will help you find your way into your crush's life," Levy corrected. She fixed the sleeve of her shirt, smiling brightly. "Unless, of course, you have a crush on a bead."

I bit my lip, barely containing my laughter. It was hard seeing how an image of a girl crushing on a bear popped into my head. I tilted my head to the side, imagining them getting married now. It would be a wonderful wedding, I would soon be Mrs. Lucy Bear. And—

"Lucy...do you have a crush on a bear?! Because if you did you would have beautiful bear babies! But while you guys are having it, he might claw you alive, or kill you. Anyway, you would tell me if you love an animal right?!" She asked excitedly, I laughed inwardly, this girl always knew how to make me laugh! I opened my mouth to say something when an unknown, VERY muscular figure smashed into me. But damn. I wouldn't mind getting close with this figure, wait, what the heck am I saying?!