Natsu's pov:
I had run with every single class so I ended up running a total of 14 miles. I was tired as hell, I made sure to use the boys locker room showers to wash off my sweat. Mira came in after I was done getting dressed to hand me my paycheck.
"Thanks Mira. Where's Gramps?" Mira held up more envelopes.
"He went to the board meeting to clear up some complaints, I would love to stay and talk Natsu but I need to take the rest of the staff their checks." I nodded and waved before she disappeared out the door. I opened the envelope in my hand and smiled.
Yes! $1,125! I love working as a teacher the pay was amazing. Plus all the overtime coaching sports actually helped...better go deposit this into the bank (A/N: I had to google how much a teacher gets paid apparently they get $4,500 once a month for 10 months so I'm making it so that he gets paid weekly)
I grabbed my things and headed out to my car. I walked down the steps and had finally reached the last step when I heard a small shriek as I turned around I saw a girl falling towards me. I sighed opened my arms and prepared myself for how much this would hurt. I felt my back and head hit the pavement as I gritted my teeth. I kept my eyes closed for a bit while I waited for the pain to recede.
I couldn't breath. I opened my eyes slowly and saw a cute blonde haired girl squeezing her eyes shut waiting for impact, I couldn't help but smile. She slowly opened her eyes and stared down at me, I couldn't stop myself from staring deep into her eyes. They were a soft brown, they made me feel warm and at peace. I felt my heart speed up and I blushed slightly.
"Um...I would love to stay laying here but I can't breath." I watched her eyes widen and a blush appear along her cheeks, she was adorable.
"I-I'm so sorry! I didn't mean to..." I wiped off my hands and dusted myself off pausing briefly as her voice registered. I had heard it before but couldn't figure out from where. I watched her as she looked around relieved no one else was around anymore. Then it hit me. She was from this morning.
"Which time?" I smiled wanting to tease her a bit "You almost knocked me down this morning." I watched her face turn as red as Erza's hair.
"B-both times! I was in a hurry and I'm so sorry!" I chuckled softly watching her amused. I tilted my head a bit feeling my heart pound against my chest, I scolded myself for not introducing myself. She took off saying something about the bank and ran to her car.
I watched as she almost fell a second time and chuckled softly at her clumsiness. I bit my lip wondering if she was going to be okay. Her words finally registered in my head and I looked down at my watch, "Shit she's right the banks close at 5, it's 4:45 I need to hurry" I ran to my car and drove to the closest bank. I sighed seeing the small amount of cars in the parking lot. I looked at the clock on the dashboard and it read 4:55. I grabbed my check and made my way inside. I looked at my check again before getting in line behind a blonde girl who was panting slightly.
"Are you ok?" I looked at her as my eyes widened, it was the girl who ran into me twice. She turned around and wore the same expression as me. She smiled afterwards and nodded.
"Just happy I made it in time." I nodded and held up my check.
"You and me both. Oh before I forget I'm Natsu, Natsu Dragneel." I saw her eyes widen as she turned around quickly. I couldn't help but wonder if I had said something wrong. She slowly turned around and smiled again.
"I'm Lucy...Lucy Heartfilia." I smiled and nodded.
"So Luce then." I smiled wider as I saw her cheeks flush again.
Lucy's pov:
I felt myself blush at his adorable smile and then I heard him call me Luce. I was so nervous and I didn't even know why. I couldn't help but wonder if this was Wendy's brother. After all how many Natsu Dragneel's could there be.
"H-hey Natsu, right?" I decide I would ask instead of just wonder.
"Yep what's up?" He tilted his head a little and gave me an incredible smile.
"Do you um...do you by any chance have a sister?" he looked a little confused and smiled again before nodding.
"Yeah Luce, how'd you know? I have a sister named Wendy and pain in the ass brother named Gray. Wendy goes to the school where we work and Gray works there too. Gray is a P.E teacher too. Now that I think of it, you work there too yet I've never seen you there. Where do you work?" I blushed realizing this was the Natsu that was going to be in my house. That I almost missed his question.
"O-oh well heh, um it's nothing as great as being a p.e. teacher but...u-uh I-I work i-in the library p-part time. I also work at the Lily Pad Cafe d-down the street..." I mentally kicked myself for stuttering and responding all flustered.
"What are you talking about, you work two jobs, that's pretty cool and not to mention amazing." Natsu and I moved forward, I was next in line which I dreaded because then it would mean the end of our conversation.
I turned to ask Natsu a question when he smiled at me and raised his phone screen at me. "So I take it since you know Wendy that you're the Lucy she's talking about in these messages?" I read the messages and felt my cheeks turn red.
Wendy: Natsu guess what!
Natsu: What's up little one?
Wendy: So you know how my grades were going down? Well since you and Gray aren't the smartest I decided to get a tutor. Her name is Lucy, she's super kind and smart. Oh did I mention she's super kind and smart she's also extremely beautiful. Almost like an angel.
Natsu: okay first, I'm not that stupid and Gray tries his hardest it's not his fault he can't keep up. Second I'm thrilled you're finally getting serious about your studies. Do I know this Lucy?
Wendy: Oh I don't know really, she's the librarian at school who works with Erza and Levy. She said she just moved so even if you don't know her you will, I told her you and Gray are coming over with me to help her move her things.
I blushed at Wendy's comment again and smiled.
"So you're the Lucy she's speaking of right?"
"Oh! Yeah I am but it's okay you guys don't need to go out of your way I can manage it perfectly, I'm a big tough girl." I giggled softly and did a pathetic flex showing absolutely no muscle.
I heard Natsu chuckle and I almost fainted, it was so melodic and deep I was mesmerized. "Don't even worry, you can definitely count us in, we'll be there." I smiled and nodded.
"Well thanks I guess I'll see you Wednesday?" I waved as I was called next and saw him nod. I handed my check to the lady behind the counter and swiped my card so she could deposit it into my account. I smiled and waved one last time to Natsu before leaving. I started walking towards the exit while digging through my purse for the keys when I bumped into someone.
"Oh I'm sorry excuse-" I stopped talking immediately as I looked up at the person I ran into.