-Something Better-

Chapter 3: Better or worse?

Hey guys! Thanks so much for you reviews! This chapter will be a bit boring since Rogue won't be interacting with Lucy. This is where NaLi becomes official but don't get me wrong. I like Lisanna but I need some NaLi or the story will never progress. Enjoy reading! :)

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Lucy Pov

I walked to the hotel that Fairy Tail was bunking, happily. Giggling at the fact that Mirajane and Erza are chasing Lisanna around town. I was also happy that I met a member of Sabertooth who's not a complete jerk. Rogue was kind but he didn't show it on his face. Probably to keep his reputation. But I can't of the look in his eyes when he told me his heart shattering experience. Did he have a sad past like me?

I shook my head. I have no right to ask him. After all, I only met him today. I entered my hotel room. I had to share it with Erza, Wendy, Natsu and Gray since Fairy Tail is facing financial problems. I flopped onto my bed, trying to take a nap. Recently, I couldn't sleep and if I do, I would only sleep for a few hours. It all started last week.

Natsu, Erza, Lisanna and me went to a nearby library. Natsu was reluctant but was persuaded by Lisanna. In the library, Lisanna was trying to get a book on the top shelf. Being the petite girl she is, she had to use a ladder. I stood the ladder when I notice an odd looking book with twigs and leaves sticking out of it. Curiosity got the best of me as I took the book and crack it open. Suddenly, a squirrel jumped out of the book, startling me. I dropped the book, my back accidently the ladder. "Kyaa!" She cried as she closed her eyes waiting for impact but it never came. Natsu caught her in time, holding her bridal style. "Are you okay?" he asked her with his voice filled with worry. "Lucy! You have to be more careful!" he scolded me. "Natsu, don't blame Lucy. And Lucy, this is a magic book. The squirrel was just an illusion." Erza said sternly. I nod while Natsu didn't seem convince. "At least you're safe, Li." He said. A pang of sadness washed over me as Natsu was still carrying her bridal style.

Since then, I couldn't sleep no matter what I do. I sat up, rubbing my eyes. "Guess nothing much I can do but have fun." I said to myself. Every night, Fairy Tailwould go to a nearby bar and enjoy ourselves. I got up and wore a black shirt with a pair of khaki pants. I put on my signature belt with my keys, whip and a pair of heeled boots. I took a bag pack and stuff it with a lime green shirt and pink shorts. Last night, Natsu started a food fight and I pelted repeatedly with food. I ended up looking like an entrée so tonight I'm not taking any chances.

Rogue Pov

Sting and I walked in silence until we found our partners. "Hey, Frosch, Lector." I said. "Rogue, did you see the battle between the fairies and Blue Pegasus?" Frosch asked, jumping into my arms. I hesitated. I was spacing out during the battle and I only watch when it ended. "…Yeah." I answered. Sting and Lector had an unconvinced look on their faces. Luckily, Frosch didn't notice I lied. "Natsu-san and his girlfriend were so strong and they kissed in front of everyone!" He said excitedly. "Sting is stronger than those fairies and that battle was soo lame! If Sting were to fight, the spectator would be on the edge of their seats." Lector brag. Sting smiled. He likes it when Lector brags about him.

"I'm hungry." Sting said, dismissing the subject. "Where does Sting-kun wanna eat?" Frosch ask. "There's this new seafood restaurant. Let's eat there." Sting said. "Seafood!?" The cats cried. "Can we eat there, Rogue?" Frosch ask. I nodded. I wasn't a picky eater so Sting usually chooses where and what we eat. "Let's go!" Sting said pointing his finger to a building, which look small since we were several blocks away.

"It's quite far." I said. "No objections. Come on." Sting walked quickly before I could say anything. "We all voted on it and agreed." Lector said, tailing Sting. "It's okay, Rogue. Do you wanna eat somewhere else?" Frosch said thoughtfully. I shook my head. "No. Lector's right. We all agree on seafood." I said. I knew Frosch was dying to eat fish.

As we walk, I can't help to think about Lucy. I hope she's not the type who likes to pry. I can't tell Sting. He might kill me if he knew I met Natsu's nakama. Plus, Master Jiemma or the other Sabertooth would think of me as 'trash' if they knew. Master Jiemma thinks friendship is useless and that it is not necessary. I don't even know how he could have a child with that kind of attitude. I shoved those thoughts away as we approached the restaurant.

Lucy Pov

I soon as I reached the bar, I saw Levy waving at me. "Lu-chan!" she said pointing to an unoccupied seat next to her. I smiled, accepting her offer. I walked towards her. "Hey, Levy!" I sat down on the seat an ordered something to drink. Soon we were talking about our common interest: books. "I love romantic comedy!" Levy squealed. I smiled at her cheerfulness. "Levy! Please help me with this!" Lisanna called across the bar. She was holding up an old book that was written in another language. "Coming! Bye, Lu-chan." Levy said as she made her way towards Lisanna.

I sat alone since most of my guild mates were fighting with one another. "Hey, bartender, got anything stronger than last night's?" I asked as the uproar grew louder. "Of course, miss." He answered. He pour me a glass of wine when a load roar was heard throughout the bar. I turn to see Natsu on one of the bar tables with a glass in one hand.

"Listen up! I've got something to say! I won't say it twice, ya hear me!" he yelled. Everyone shut up as Natsu took a deep breath. "I've found the love of my life." Everyone cheered for him. Gray, on the other hand, wasn't too happy. "Tch, Flame-brain got a girlfriend before me?" he grumbled. Juvia, who sat beside him, latch herself to Gray's arm. "Look no more, Gray-sama!" She squealed. Gray tried to free himself from her grasp, oblivious to her feelings. "Tell us who she is, will ya?" Wakaba yelled.

"Okay, she has the most dazzling, shiny eyes I've ever seen and her dark eyes hypnotize me." Natsu scan everyone's faces then stop at mine. Did he mean me? His description fit me well. Plus, he was looking at me. This is what meant when he told me his advice. This is the 'something better'! I smiled at him and he returned it.

"The girl is…"he said pausing dramatically, He broke of our eye contact as he turns his head looking at a silver haired girl. "Lisanna." Lucy's eyes widen hearing another girl's name.

Cliffhanger! Sorry, though. Like I said in the previous chapter, I written it all down so all I need to do is get the computer. I have no idea why Lisanna is reading a book in a bar. I just wanna make the story longer.

MisakiDreyarTheSilentDemon: I'm not planning to make a love triangle in this story cuz I'm writing another story with a love triangle. But I'm not sure if it's gonna be StiCy or RoLu.

altrilast13: it's not nonsense. It's called being curious. But yes, I'm in high school. Yes, my brother can fence (I am also learning how to fence) but he lost in the semi quarters of his competition. I guess stealing/snatching is a way of borrowing without permission but when I took his computer; he was in the room with me.

iLikeCookies12: I see you're not fond of NaLu. I used to as well since Lucy is too good for Natsu (she's way smarter than Natsu). I suddenly like NaLu when I saw a picture of the two hugging. XD

KawaiiNeko-chan: French kiss means a kiss where the tongues come in contact XD My brother does this all the time with his girlfriend but I never tried it before. Actually, I never even had my first kiss yet. (T.T)

Well that's all for now. I have my final exams in the next two weeks so I'll be inactive for a while. Halloween is near! I feel so inspired to draw Rogue and Sting in costumes XD! I can imagine Rogue as Zorro and Sting as a badass pirate :3 hehe…

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