It's been two weeks and Natsu has not left his hideout at all. He's been in Gray's room since that day. Gray went to Natsu's home and talked to his mother but he didn't tell her about Lucy. He told her that Natsu will be staying at his place for a while.
Since that day the only thing Natsu has done is eat and sleep and eat more and sleep even more. He didn't brush his teeth or take a bath. He smelled horrible. He wouldn't have even changed those wet clothes if Gray was not nagging him constantly.
Gray has been calling Lucy to find out what exactly happened because whenever he asked Natsu he simply replied that he doesn't know. But there is no trace of her. No one had a single clue about her whereabouts. She didn't come to college and she was not in her apartment. Where the hell is she? Everything is so annoying and messed up.
It was time for Natsu's midnight snack. He would be awake any minute from now. So Gray boiled ramen for Natsu in a huge quantity. After it is done, he pours it in a gigantic bowl which is Natsu's favourite. He was walking towards his (which is temporarily Natsu's now) room and he heard the doorbell ring. Gray wondered who might be at this hour because it was half past midnight. He opens the door to find the girl who he has been searching for the last few weeks.
"Where have you been since last few weeks?"
"I... I... I was out of town," she replied hesitantly.
"Oh really? And why?"
"Well… because… erm... Because my uncle was not well"
"I see! Your uncle was not well"
"Yes!"
"Oh yeah! Your uncle was not well. Your uncle was frigging not well! You think I am a fool! Seriously Lucy! You don't lie to me. Not after what you've done to him," Gray shouted furiously. His face was hot red and he almost smashed the ramen bowl which was in his hand.
"I did nothing wrong! Nothing! I didn't like him. That's it."
"I know! You don't like him. You love him. Don't you?!"
"No! I don't! I… I… He sure is my best friend but I don't love him like that."
"Uh-huh? You think you can fool me? You think that Laxus hasn't told me?"
"What? Told you what?" she asked looking nervous.
"You know what? Don't try to act like you don't. That is the reason you haven't told him. I know."
"How could he? Please don't tell this to him," she requested him. She looked furious but at the same time she was on the verge of tears.
"Why not?"
"He is my best friend. I don't want him to be sad."
"Is that it? Is it not because you love him? And even if you don't, how sad can he get than he is now?"
There is a moment of silence and then Gray continues, "He is dying Lucy! He's dying of sadness. Please at least don't lie to yourself. Tell him."
"I won't. I can't. I'll tell him when the time comes. Right now he is destined to be with Lisanna."
"WHAT? Lisanna? What do you mean?"
"I'll tell you later. The ramen is getting cold."
"No! Don't leave me confused. I've had enough of that for the last 2 weeks."
There was silence and then they heard Natsu's voice.
"Oy Ice Princess! Where is my ramen?"
"He sounds pretty lively."
"You don't wanna see him! He is reeking of crap."
Lucy chuckles.
"But I did hurt him a lot," she said regretting her actions.
"Yes you did! And to make up for your actions, you should go and at least talk to him."
"But… I …"
Gray gives the ramen bowl to Lucy but she hesitates a little.
"Don't worry! He won't be mad at you. Even if you don't, he loves you more than anything in this world." He said winking at her.
Lucy smiles, "That is what I am scared of."
She takes the bowl and walks towards the room Natsu is in. Gray decides to take a nap while they are sorting it out.
She could hear the slight tapping noise that Natsu was making. He does that always when he is waiting for something or if he is annoyed.
Lucy's POV
What will I say? How should I go in? Should I act normal like nothing happened? Uh… It is so frustrating. As I move closer to the room I can hear him tapping his fingers. He always does that when he is frustrated or waiting for something. Why am I nervous? Should I be nervous? I don't love him and that's it.
I opened the door and I was hit by bad smell of something rotten. I could see that pink hair and he was facing the wall.
"What took you so long?" He asked annoyingly.
How long has been since I last heard his voice? It hasn't been that long. Maybe two weeks. But why does it feel like it's been decades?
I didn't reply and was still thinking.
"Gray! ….." Natsu turns back and….
A.N.: Hello Minna! I know that it has been a while and I haven't uploaded at all that is why I deeply apologize. I have been pretty busy lately so I was not able to write. I am so sorry for the short chapters but I will start writing longer ones soon. And I am planning to end this story in not more than 10 chapters. Thank you very much for reading and please like and review. I would really appreciate reviews and please don't be soft on me but I am not saying that be harsh as a demon. Anyways now it's Yui-chan's turn: Ho ho ho! Dear readers as u all must be aware but Christmas is round the corner so lets get some things straight:
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