The rest of the month passed by in a blur. Lucy got herself used to everyone. Cana's drinking and grabbing, Mira's and Levy's cuteness, Natsu's gluttonous eating, Loke's flirting, Gray and Natsu's constant fighting, Erza's scariness, Juvia's love, and Gajeel and Jellal's silence. She found Natsu and herself getting closer, but paid no attention to it thinking, he's so easy to get along with. Lisanna and Lucy hung out a few times and Lucy noticed herself missing her new friends, but Lisanna didn't care enough to ask or even notice. Friday came and Levy exclaimed to the group. "Guys! Let's go to karaoke tomorrow night!" Everyone agreed instantly and looked at Lucy expectantly. "But I uhm can't sing." She declined.
"That doesn't matter." Natsu encouraged, "Most of us can't either. Just come m'hk?" He said giving big eyes and his signature goofy grin. Lucy couldn't deny any longer. She grinned back at him. "Ok." She agreed. "But what about Lisanna? Is she coming too?" Everyone's smiled dropped except Mira's. "I'll ask her; she'll probably agree to it." She told the blonde, not entirely believing her own words.
School passes by in a blur and Lucy quickly hurried home. Everyone decided to meet up at Levy's at 7. It was 6:30 and Lucy couldn't decide on anything. "Grrrrrrr! Why is this so hard?!" She complained. It is a casual night. So why am I in a freaking suit?! Closing her eyes and pinching her temples she took a deep breath. Lucy decides on a simple white shirt with blue stripes and a blue skirt with leggings and knee high boots. Finally, she rolled her eyes.
Getting to Levy's house was making her a nervous wreck. What if they don't like me anymore? What if they only like me at school. Tears were threatening to form, but they were very quickly forgotten when she saw Natsu and Lisanna.
He was leaning in, probably to kiss her but stopped short when he was Lucy. Wow, was all he thought. He gave Lisanna a quick peck on the cheek which she was completely unsatisfied with, but did nothing. He ran up to Lucy and grabbed her wrist and they started running towards where Lisanna is standing. Once they stopped, Lucy put her hand on her knees and started panting. "Are you trying to kill me?" Lucy said in between breaths. Natsu on the other hand, didn't pay attention he was too busy getting everyone outside. "You're the last one here." Juvia, Gray, Erza, Jellal, Levy, Gajeel, Cana, Loke, Mira, and Lisanna were all here.
"There you are." Cana rolled her eyes, taking a swing of her special juice.
"Finally." Gajeel grunted.
"Lu-chann." Levy ran up to her and embraced her in an airtight hug.
"H-hey g-guys. Le-levy-chan. I can't bre-beathe." She finally managed to get the words out. Levy looked at her questioning what her new best friend was talking about, but looking at Lucy's blue face she quickly released. "I'm so sorrrryyy!" She apologized, giving Lucy anotherrr airtight hug. She's so strong for such a tiny person. Damn.
"Levy, you're killing her again." Lisanna spoke this time groaning, obviously annoyed. Levy always blocks out Lisanna so she didn't hear what she said. It was only when Natsu grabbed Levy and pried off Lucy that Levy noticed her blue face again. "Lu-chaaannn!" Natsu and Gajeel noticed what was gonna happen, so Gajeel threw Levy over his shoulder, and Natsu did the same. Everyone was looking at the four and started laughing hysterically. Except for Lisanna. Lucy coughed a thanks. "No prob Luce," he grinned. Lucy blushed a bit, only Natsu really noticing. Something about the fact that he made her blush made his cheeks swirl a rosy color too. Its probably because Lucy's a weirdo, Natsu thought.
"Natsu…" Cana and Mira said suspiciously.
"What?" He said bored, jumping a bit, making Lucy jump as well.
"NATSU!" She squeaked. Natsu laughed, enjoying this a little too much.
"Anyways. Natsu, you can let go of Lucy now. I think your girlfriend misses you." Mirajane said maturely.
"Really?" He asked Lisanna. She nodded her head vigorously. Sighing, Natsu put Lucy down and went to back of the group where Lisanna intertwined their hands.
When everyone got to karaoke, they were surprised it was pretty spacious. More long than wide, really. "Okay." Levy said clapping her hands, "who' going first?" When no one said anything, she took it upon herself to make a little game. "I have chosen different songs from all genres and artists," she said pointing to a top hat. "and all of us," she pointed to everyone in the room, "I'm gonna choose one from each hat and you have to do it no matter the song."
"What if we don't know the-hiccup-song?" Cana asked already drunk.
"Don't worry." Levy said, winking at her drunkard friend.
The rest of the night consisted of laughing and drinking soda, except for Cana of course. Gajeel sang the worst by far and no one was afraid to show that. They plugged their ears hearing him do some weird vocals shoo-be-doo-ba. "What is that?" Lucy asked to no one, laughing. Juvia and Gray sang a duet, Levy and Cana did one together, Jellal and Erza sang shyly together, and Mira and Lisanna did one as well. Lisanna sounded disappointed when she sang with Mira, it was clear to everyone she wanted to sing with her boyfriend. Loke disappeared somewhere, no doubt flirting with some girl he saw. Finally, it was Lucy's and Natsu's turn. "I don't sing," They said in unison. They looked at each other and started laughing. Lisanna's eye twitched "When did you guys get so close?" She asked jealously. They both shrugged. "Lucy its your first time coming to karaoke, isn't it?" Lisanna said, trying to provoke her. Lucy nodded a bit ashamed. Everyone gasped. "Lu-chan then you have to!"
Lucy finally giving in to her blunette best friend said, "Fine. Natsu get up."
Natsu's eyes bugged out of his sockets. "Are you crazy?! No way in hell!"
"Pleaseeeeee?" Lucy begged, giving him puppy eyes. Natsu purposely looked away from her eyes, scratching the back of his head awkwardly. Poor girl. Everyone thought. There's no way he's ever gonna agre- "FINE!" He yelled, giving in. Everyone's, Lisanna's most, eyes went out of their sockets.
"Yaaa- Why are you guys staring like that?" Lucy wondered, silently proud of herself.
"B-Because!" Levy sputtered.
"Because…?"
"Natsu never sang with everyone in karaoke before. Not even with Lisanna. We've been coming here for 3 years!" Levy stuttered.
"O-oh. Its probably because I'm new, right Natsu?"
She looked at him with expecting eyes. He blushed, looking away. Why does she have such nice eyes? "FUCK" He accidentally said out loud. Everyone looked at him with weird eyes, "What?"
"T-The song. Yea. The song sucks." He explained, trying to believe it himself.
"Why what is it?" Everyone inquired.
"Perfect, Ed Sheeran." Lisanna deadpanned.
There was an awkward silence. "I don't have to do this, do I? I mean its not even a duet." They said, backing each other up.
"Then make it one," Levy winked while everyone situated themselves on the couch.
"Levy-channn. Shouldn't Lisanna do it?" Lucy tried to persuade her stubborn best friend.
"Probably. But its only karaoke. Just a song," she encouraged.
"Just a song." They echoed together.
"That's right."
Ok then we got this. Lucy and Natsu thought. The music started, just a song.
"Get closer together." They listened for the beat, but did what they were told.
"Look into each other's eyes." The 'couple' glared at their friends.
"Just a song." Everyone said, away from Lisanna. She was seething.
The song started. Sighing, Natsu sang first.
I found a love for me.
Darling, just dive right in and follow my lead.
Well I found a girl beautiful and sweet.
Oh, I never knew you were
the something waiting for me
The whole room got silent as they listened to Natsu singing, surprised at how good his voice sounds. Taking a deep breath Lucy decides to join him, getting closer and looking into his eyes, smilimg.
'Cause we were just kids when we fell in love
Not knowing what is was
I will not give you up this time
But, darling just kiss me slow
Your heart is all I own
And in your yes, your holding mine
"Grab her waist. Lucy grab his shoulder." Erza commands. Not wanting to face her wrath they do what they're told, "Now look into each others eyes lovingly." They do it.
Baby, I'm dancing in the dark
With you between my arms
I whispered underneath my breath
But you heard it, Darling,
You look perfect tonight.
They decide to stop there with a nod. They smile at each other, not a generic one. A real smile of contentment. Neither of them knew why they did, but they just did. It was almost natural. When they looked back at their friends, they jumped back scared. "What's wrong with them?" Natsu whispered, noticing his hand still on her waist, he lets go. Lucy follows suit. "I don't know," she whispered back. Using his normal voice, he asks the shocked group, "Guys?"
As if that was a trigger, everyone yelled at the blonde and pinky. "WHAT WAS THAT?" They yelled.
They looked at each other confused. "What was what?"
"T-THE SONG!" Cana stuttered.
"The songs Levy made us sing?" Natsu questioned/answered.
"THEN WHAT ABOOUT THE LOOKS?!"
"The looks and closeness you guys told us to do?" This time Lucy answered/questioned.
"B-but the loving looks. You can't fake that. You guys looked like a couple." Natsu and Lucy looked at each other, blushed then looked away.
"I-it's the song. Anyone can make the faces if you have a song like that." Lucy explained nervously, "Natsu. Do it with your girlfriend and show everyone?"
"O-okay." Natsu agreed, equally as nervous. Lisanna grabbed his hands and kissed him tightly. "Let's do this babe."
And they did it, and lets just say they left the place feeling bad. Everyone could see the difference, in voice and physically. Natsu and Lucy kept denying it of course. Saying things like, "Beginner's luck," or, "It sounds better with Lisanna, you don't like her so that's why." That comment was made by Lucy when Natsu and Lisanna were sucking face. How they don't mind such PDA is beyond me, Lucy thought while everyone was walking to their own homes.
"This is me," Cana, Erza, and Loke said pointing left.
"This is me," Jellal stated, taking a right. The Strauss siblings followed.
Gajeel simply grunted a goodbye and took Levy's hand, "Bye Natsu! Lu-chan! I'll text you!"
Lucy simply nodded and the two walked together. It was awkward until Natsu spoke, Karaoke was fun today. Except when our friends acted all weird when we sang."
"Facts. To be honest we didn't look that 'coupley.' What were they even thinking, you have a girlfriend who's my only friend." Lucy explained.
Natsu immediately stopped. "What?" He asked, quietly.
"What?" Lucy asked confused. Natsu grabbed her wrists and pulled her closer. She didn't look at him until he placed him thumb and index finger between her chin. "You have friends."
The look she gave him told him she didn't completely believe him and she didn't. She had fun, she thought they were her friends, but she didn't know if she was. "You have friends," he said softer. Grinning he stated, "I'm your friend." Tears formed in her eyes. She never had those words spoken to her before, and she could tell those onyx eyes told nothing but the truth. She smiled at him back. "Okay." Not knowing what came over her, Lucy pulled him into a hug. After slight hesitation on his part, Natsu hugged her back, placing his chin on the top of her head. They stayed like that a few more moments and reluctantly separated. Saying goodnight, they went their own ways, not thinking anything of what had transpired. Natsu thought, Lucy's so weird. And Lucy thought, Natsu's a cool friend.
Watching the whole thing unfold, the gang snickered and thought of ship names for the two of them, forgetting the pink haired man child had a girlfriend that was standing in front of them. Except Mirajane and Gajeel and most importantly the silver haired girl herself.
