Next chapter! And um, sorry about the waiting. I just came down with something...writers block and laziness! Damn things get in the way of everything! Anyway, I'll hopefully be posting on my other stories real soon, so just bear with it just a little longer!
DISCLAIMER! I don't own Fairy Tail! All those rights go to Master Hiro Mashima! I only own the plot! Enjoy!
Chapter 3
A door banged open, making it feel like a hammer was coming down on my skull. I groaned and rolled away from the footsteps that neared my bed. My blanket was ripped from my grip and I was pushed out of bed. I groaned again.
"GRAY FULLBUSTER!" I was a man's voice. Why did it sound so familiar? Dammit, my head. All my thoughts were foggy. I tried to place the voice but…
"FULLBUSTER!" I snapped my eyes open and regretted it. Light shined on me, blinding me for a second. My head pounded from the offending brightness and I turned away…..only to be dragged to the middle of the floor. My bare back screeched against the cold wood, making me to writhe around.
"Fullbuster, wake up dammit! It's noon already!" I only groaned keeping my eyes closed.
I heard a sigh and some shuffling. And before I knew it, coldness hit me in the face; I was drenched in water. I sat up quickly, a little dizzy, but more or less awake. I glared around the room until I saw a familiar figure standing above me. Alistair.
He, too, was glaring. He reached down and took my arm and pulled me up. I swayed a little from the suddenness.
"Hell what's wrong!" he yelled. I groan again.
"I think I drank too much," I mumbled, holding my head.
Alistair's glare darkened. "You know you're not supposed to drink," he growled, a dark aura forming around him.
"Eh?" I responded.
"You gain weight by doing that, you idiot! You're already starting to look bigger! Dammit, don't you ever watch yourself? Are you even good enough for the performance?" I looked down. I guess I did get too carried away, especially with all the sweets.
"I'll be fine for the performance. Just give me some time to work off the alcohol and the weight. I'll be gone in no time," I told him, now looking him in the eye. His anger started to recede.
"Very well. Come to the studio at six tonight," he said, turning his back toward me. I nodded and he walked out. I heard the door to my apartment open and close. Offhandedly I wondered how he entered in the first place, but then shrugged it off. There are a lot of mysterious things about Alistair.
I went to the kitchen and got a glass of water to help with the hangover then went into my closet and grabbed some running clothes. Taking my iPod with me, I went out of my apartment and took a longer than normal jog.
Four hours of jogging. Yeah, I know it's a lot, but had to work off the weight. Every time I see myself in the mirror, I don't see the dancer I'm supposed to be. I always see something I need to work off. Normally I do a two hour jog. But today was different. Tomorrow's the performance and I had too many things to eat yesterday.
Once I got home, I drank a ton of water and showered. It was about five once I finished. I started to feel lightheaded, so I decided to eat some of a protein bar. More like half of one. With nothing better to do, I straightened up my already clean apartment. I sighed and pack my bag with my tights, shoes and water bottle. I threw on a random white shirt and sweatpants along with my winter wear since I tend to walk around in just my boxers (sometimes not even) and headed to the studio.
The ten minute walk was silent as I walked into the empty building. The locker room was locked so I just went into the dance studio and set my bag down in front of the mirror.
"Alistair?" I called out. All was silent in the studio. Eh, he might be in his office. I look up to the dark window that over looked the floor. I waved my arms just in case and started my warm ups.
After ten minutes, Alistair still wasn't there. All ready to go, I went to look for him. I walked over to the hidden door that had a spiral staircase that would lead me to the office. Once up there, I knocked. No answer so I opened it. It was vacant of him. That's odd. I went over to the desk. There were two pieces of paper on it with my name on it. Ok then.
Gray,
An emergency came up at the theatre we're going to perform at. The other paper has the steps I want you to learn written on it. It's the pas de deux with the black swan. I've already worked with Mia earlier in the duet. I've changed some steps and this is how I want it done. Master them before eight. Mia will come with me then to work together.
See you soon,
Alistair
I took the other paper and scanned the steps. Ok, simple changes. I went back down stairs and went through them. It was already seven thirty by the time I finished. It wasn't all that difficult, since I don't really do too much during the black swan pas de deux. Now all I had to do was wait. I sat down and took a long drink of water. I was already starting to feel light headed. I had packed the half protein bar, so I took that out and finished it. I then lay down and drifted off.
Light shaking woke me up followed by a whisper. "Gray, wake up." I opened my eyes slowly and saw the deep blue eyes of Mia. A strand of blonde hair fell in front of her face as she drew away, smiling sweetly.
"Hey Mia," I responded, stretching my back. Ouch, note to self, don't fall asleep on wooden floors. I stood up and stretch myself out further. This sucks.
"Something wrong with your back Gray," I heard Alistair say. I looked over to him and he was staring at me intently. He looked annoyed. I shook my head.
"Nah, stretching helps me wake up," I told him. "Let's do this." He nodded.
"Let's just run through it," he said, using a clicker to turn on the music.
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That didn't take long; only an hour. There were a few minor errors, but it didn't take long. I was now walking down the street with Mia, on our way to a coffee shop.
"How you feeling?" I asked.
"Pretty good. I got a lot of sleep, so I'm pretty refreshed. How about you?" she asked. "You've been working day and night with Alistair, probably more than me."
I laughed. "Yea, I'm a bit tired. My friends have been keeping me busy with a bunch of parties. Alistair has been all over me with my weight." I gave a smirk and looked down. She laughed.
"You look fine to me. You know he always goes overboard, don't mind him. Come on, there's Starbucks. Let's get out of the cold." I nodded and walked on, as the wind started to pick up.
"HOW MANY TIMES DO I HAVE TO TELL YOU?! DON'T COME IN MY HOUSE UNINVITED!" Lucy yelled, kicking me out of her door. I landed face first in the snow.
"Ach! Lucy!"I yelled as she slammed the door. I groaned and stood up. She's in a foul mood, I thought. Is it her time of month? I shook my head and headed out into the night.
It was very lively in the city. There was a big festival coming up and apparently a ballet was going to perform at the theatre tomorrow. Erza had gotten us some tickets and we all have to go. She sent me to give Lucy and Gray there tickets. Lucy was closest and her door was unlocked. I didn't know she was taking a bath! Otherwise I would've given it to her tomorrow. I sighed. Well, the ticket was on her bed, so she would see it. I took out my phone and sent her a text, telling her about it. Now I have to go find Gray. I texted him, asking him where he was and kept walking. The wind was starting to pick up now, blowing snow in my face. I looked around where I was, trying to find a place where I could take shelter. I saw a coffee shop at the corner. Good, I'll get some hot chocolate and call Gray, if he hasn't answered my text yet.
I walked quickly inside, going straight to the counter. I ordered a hot chocolate and went to a vacant table. I pulled out my phone, seeing that he answered. He's in a Starbucks, near the theatre. I straightened. I looked around the small shop until I saw a familiar raven. I got up from my chair and made my way over to him. As I got closer, I saw sitting across from him an unfamiliar blonde woman. She was very beautiful, too. Am I interrupting a date? I snickered. Best time to tease him.
"Hey Gray, whatcha up to?" I asked, sliding onto the chair next to him. He jumped and looked over to me, startled. When he saw me, his shocked features quickly changed into a scowl.
"What the hell!" he exclaimed.
"What kind of answer is that?" I asked. Then I turned to the woman. "And who's this? Are you on a date?" She smiled and covered her mouth, suppressing a giggle. I gave her a grin and turned to Gray for an answer. He sighed.
"Natsu, this is Mia, someone I work with. Mia, this is my friend, Natsu." He moved his hand to her then to me, scowl disappearing as he did. I smiled again and reached across the table, holding out my hand.
"Nice you meet you," I greeted. She took my hand and shook it delicately. "Are you his girlfriend?" I asked, once she pulled away. That time she laughed, while Gray's face started reddening.
"D-dude! Why are you here?! And we're not on a date!" he exclaimed, pushing me away. I laughed. I took the ticket out of my pocket and handed it to him.
"Erza wants to see the play that's going to premiere tomorrow, and she's inviting some of us," I told him. His face paled as he looked the ticket. Fear was prominent in his dark blue eyes. He then shook his head, pushing my hand away.
"N-no, can't. I have something tomorrow," he mumbled, looking away. I looked to Mia, and was even more confused when she gave a perplexed look. I shook my head and turned back to him.
"Yeah, ok that's fine. You don't need to look so scared. I'm sure Erza will understand if you have something to do. We can always find someone else. Chill man," I said, putting a hand on his shoulder. He turned back to me, color back to normal, but the fear was still in his eyes. He nodded.
"Yeah, ok sure," he said, giving a small smile. Then he shrugged off my hand and stood up.
"Sorry Mia, but I have to go now. I'll see you tomorrow," he said, walking away. Mia nodded as he disposed of his drink and walked out of the shop. I'm still so confused, but whatever. Everyone is a afraid of Erza. I turned back to the blonde beauty, who was also starting to get up.
"Well, I should take my leave. I hope you enjoy that ballet tomorrow," she said, flashing me one more dazzling smile. I smiled back, leaning back onto the chair. I then took out my phone and texted Erza that Gray won't be coming, yet that he was acting stranger than usual.
ANnnnnnndd Yeah! interesting? I hope you enjoyed it! Like, review and if there's anything I can do better, do tell. If not, until next chapter! Scarlet out! love y'all!
Review Responses:
sktrgrl13: Haha I know right! But unfortunately he couldn't make practice. :( But at least, he learned the steps! :D
darkhuntressxir: I hope you enjoyed the scenes! Even if it wasn't as much as I would have liked. :)
TheSlayerGirl: Tehe, drunk people are the best :D
IvoryQueen: I have updated! And thank you! That means so much to me! ;D
Argon Jaden Siberite Bluridge: I have no idea. I just know I tend to make characters super OC while trying to keep them the same tehe ;) but either way, Natsu can be pretty smart :D You just got to give him the chance!