Wew. I'm so glad I was finally able to finish chapter two and now here comes chapter three. :D

I originally planned that I'd make this fanfic three chapters but it looks so impossible so maybe I'll manage to make more? What do you think guys? Anyway, I still am hoping to make you guys happy with my stories. Sorry, if it isn't what you guys are looking forward to. Please, review what you expect to happen and I'll try to make considerations. ;)

I woke up with a nightmare overnight it didn't bother me anymore since I was already used to having it these past few days. Chagrin filled me as I reminisced about my dream…it seemed like a continuation of what happened last night with Gray. In it Gray was mad at me for being selfish and for pushing him away. And I practically deserved it too since I was nothing but a liability to him. He was there for me in the darkest times of my life and I just pushed him away. I felt remorse as I keep on reminding myself that I was unfair to Gray. And I had to talk to him somehow. I didn't want to lose him to. It may seem selfish of me I couldn't bear the thought of losing Gray after N-natsu. And as I thought of Natsu again it was suddenly hard to breath. It still inflicted pain in every part of myself to think I couldn't have Natsu and that there's nothing I can do to run away from the fact that he and Lisanna were a couple.

"Wendy?" I spoke out softly to see the Sky-dragon slayer still sleeping peacefully at other side of the room that we fixed for her and with a Charles huddled over her. Then I couldn't help but get jealous that Wendy was probably having nice dreams and here she was woken up by a nightmare again. Maybe I can ask Wendy if she can use her powers to make the nightmares go away? I considered that for a minute and decided not to wake her up and take her up on it later. I removed the covers from the lower portion of my body then walked off to the bathroom.

"Dammit." I muttered as I examined my face in the mirror. My eyes looked lifeless and there was a blackness etched underneath it. My eyes were puffy and red from where I cried last night. How the hell was I supposed to get rid of the eye bags? I look like the dead! Great. First, it was all the misfortune when it comes to love then the one guy who confesses to me then I totally blew it off and probably might be losing him too. And now nightmares and which leads to eyebags? How can the world be so cruel?

"Gee, what a great way to start the last day of my free time before a mission." I grumbled all to myself as I looked into the mirror. I brushed my teeth then changed into a new set of clothes and left a note to Wendy where I will be just in case it gives her ideas that I have committed suicide after crying buckets again last night. That would be pretty convincing enough.

"Good Morning, Lucy!" I looked at where the voice came as I dashed out of my apartment to see the landlady. I can't believe she'd go here this early to collect the payment.

"Good Morning! Umm…about the payment I'll be paying soon I promise…." I said trailing of then she smiled at me kindly.

"Oh, I wasn't here for that! I was just here to make sure everything was alright." She waved off my worries.

"Pardon me?" I looked at her curiously.

"It's just that there always seem to be someone going here at night…I just wanted to make sure you were alright dear." She stated with worry on her eyes. She was definitely talking about Gray.

"Oh, don't worry just a friend visiting." I explained. But you don't have to worry any longer since that guy might hate me and won't be visiting any longer. I thought to myself sarcastically.

"Well, that's good to hear. Well, if you'd excuse me I have to go run more errands for the neighbors." She smiled politely and I thanked her and hurried off to the guild in search of the Ice-mage.

AT THE GUILD…

I pushed open the familiar doors of Fairy Tail to see quite a people already here. As I passed everyone they greeted a 'hello' and 'morning' stuff which I returned but I was a bit preoccupied with my agenda which was to look for Gray. We needed to talk and he probably deserves an explanation. Even if he rejects me….I'll be able to take it. I won't burden Gray any longer. I looked at every place possible in where he could be to just get my hopes up then he wasn't there. Where are you Gray? I thought dejectedly.

"Hey, Lucy! You look pretty distracted to me. Looking for someone?" Cana piped up while she shuffled her cards and placed them neatly into the table.

"Oh, hey, Cana….umm…you haven't seen Gray by any chance have you?" I asked her innocently as I tried hard to make my voice as normal as possible. She stopped with whatever she was doing and smiled at me.

"Why are you looking for him? You liiiike him?" Cana teased as she moved forward looking into my face. I felt myself blush at her statement.

"NO! I-I just need to talk to him. I did something…stupid last night." Then I felt remorse all over again. I must've looked so pathetic that Cana stopped her teasing and kept her cards on her waist-bag where she always keeps them.

"Something stupid? Like what?" She asked curiously looking at me with her magenta eyes and it held me into place.

"Well….it's kinda difficult…" I wondered if I should even talk to Cana about this stuff. I reprimanded her carefully.

"I know about everything….so did he mess up last night?" I stared with my mouth agape at Cana's words. They weren't what I was expecting.

"You? You know everything?" I muttered incoherently. I was mystified to learn this.

"Yeah, don't take me for a fool when there is love within the guild. More likely one-sided love everywhere." She winked at me. That totally caught me off-guard. How much did she really know? How did she know? I scanned the area to make sure that no one were to hear about our conversation.

"It's not a love story! And how much do you know?" I hissed.

"Take it easy, Luce. All I know is that you like Natsu and that Gray likes you." She stated it like it wasn't a big deal.

"So in short you know? Knew? Does everyone know—"

"Only I know….relax. I have been helping our poor Gray for as long as I can. And I got the information from Wendy. I tricked her into saying to me so don't give her a hard time" She said proudly.

"Oh, really." I glared at her. "Since…you're so well-informed…I need to get going and look for Gray." Suddenly remembering why I was here in the first place.

"Wait, Lucy I need to talk to you first." Cana stopped me as she stood up and took ahold of my arms.

"What else do you want to know?" I snapped back at her. I know that I was being quite mean to her and that she didn't deserve it but I wasn't feeling a bit courteous today…not after everything that's happened to .

"So…what happened with Gray?" She asked curiously. I was taken aback with her question then finally spilled out information since I had the feeling I won't get away from her.

"Well, you know that I like Natsu right? And Gray was there to comfort me…and last night I screwed everything…." I started to tell her everything that happened for the past few days. And as I finished my story she puckered her lips and she seemed deep in thought.

"So…you think he's mad at you now for refusing to do it?" The words were totally wrong at the moment but I nodded anyway as I bent my head downwards tapping my foot. Then she laughed out loud. I turned to glare at her and she just kept laughing.

"Shut up, Cana! This isn't a laughing matter!" I groaned in frustration. I resisted the urge to smack her head with the stool that I was sitting on.

"Oh, sorry, honey! It's just so funny! I never thought that he'd actually do it. You guys are so cute." I blushed at the thought of speaking of the incident so casually last night.

"Well, are you serious now? What am I going to do?" I mumbled clutching at the edge of my seat as I waited for her answer.

"Talk to him! I'm pretty sure he doesn't hate you. I think he was too shocked. That guy is so inexperienced with this kind of stuff after all. No one in your group is an expert with love life. Erza, Natsu or Gray not even Wendy." She explained. Then I clenched my fists at the mention of his name. Cana understood then stroked my cheeks. "Sorry, for being not so thoughtful. I didn't mean to mention his name."

"It's alright." I refused to look at her straight in the eye as I looked down. She took my face into her hands to level it with her own.

"Look, honey…I know it must be painful to have the one you like love someone else. But sometimes when that happens it has to be a reminder that maybe he's not the one for you. And you're young…you still are to experience more heartbreaks and learn from them. It's alright to cry and let it all out but what's important is that you won't stop. Keep moving on. And let it make you strong." I nodded at her and knew with every part of me that Cana was right.

"Excuse me, Cana I have to look for Gray now." I mumbled as I stood up. She just nodded and said "That's probably for the best."

NORMAL POV:

"Wendy! Wake up." A voice hollered near my left ear. Wendy wasn't a heavy sleeper she woke up in no time to see Charles hovering above her.

"Morning, Charles." She greeted and scanned the room for a certain someone. "Where's, Lucy?" She asked Charles while stretching out her arms. Then the cat came back with a sheet of paper on her paws.

"I saw this awhile ago." And Wendy took the note from the cat and read the note which said that Lucy went to the guild already. Then she remembered that today was the day that she had to tell Lucy that Natsu and Lisanna was just an act. But if I tell her….what will become of Gray?

"Is there something the matter?" Charles asked.

"I'm just wondering if I should tell Lucy about what happened between Natsu and Lisanna. It could probably solve everything..but I'm worried about Gray." She said sadly.

"Yes, it's something really hard to decide and it's out of our hands." Charles haughtily sighed.

"Well, anyway let's get ourselves to the guild before we discuss what we do." Wendy said authoritively grabbing Charles as they set off to the guild.

LUCY'S POV:

And as I ran off to all other places I still can't see him. And then for some reason I ended up on the rooftop of the guild and found the breeze of the air refreshing and stayed put to calm myself down.

"Lucy." A voice spoke out of nowhere. The voice was haunting and I looked back to see Lisanna staring daggers at me. I suddenly felt uneasiness. So much for calming down!

"H-hey, Lisanna." I greeted nervously as I ordered my legs to walk towards her.

"Stay there!" Lisanna bellowed as she continued to stare at me. I did as she told but felt discomfort from being in this kind of situation.

"Are you ok?" I finally decided to ask after I lost count of a few emerils. Why was this happening? It seems like everyone was in the way of me making me look like I screwed everything up. She glanced up at me.

"Don't act like you don't know! You're all in it! You and that Sky-dragon slayer!" She yelled furiously.

"Wait…what? Wendy?" Now I was really getting upset. Why did she have to yell over something so confusing.

"Tell me Lucy…do you like Natsu-kun?" She asked. And I felt the blood on my face fell as I tried to rack my brain for an answer. "You do…don't you?" She screamed.

"Look, Lisanna…I don't get it. Why do you have to do this when clearly you have him?" I manage to gasp out to the white-haired girl who looks like she might shape-shift and pounce on me any minute now.

"I liked you Lucy! I thought you were a decent girl! But you just had to ruin everything." I flinched at her words and every word felt like a stab on my ears.

"Me ruin everything? What are you talking about?" I replied spitting the same tone back at her.

"Acting all innocent huh? But I can see right through you!"

"Why are you so getting defensive not unless you think he won't stand by you." And even as I said those words I felt pain in my heart that was threatening to break me.

"I don't care how much you love Natsu, Lucy! Because, I love Natsu far more than you do! And I won't let you get him." And that did it….I felt as if the world was being consumed by darkness. It was suddenly very hard to breathe and I couldn't feel anything. Everything was unclear except for those words 'I love Natsu far more than you do!' And with that she run off with one last stare that haunted me. And tears flowed down my face as my knees trembled and thought of Natsu…..

GRAY'S POV:

Here I was lying down from the meadow where I loved hanging out when I wanted to be all alone. And I stayed up here to think of all the catastrophes that occurred last night. I stared off into space then finally had the will to stand up and head off to the guild. This was unhealthy….but finally decided this was the best solution but to avoid Lucy so I won't cause her anymore of that. Her face….last night….was somewhat terrified. And I admit what I did last night was unforgivable. Taking advantage of her on her weakest state. I was a fool. Wearing my shirt on the way to the guild I saw familiar red hair flowing from one of the cake shop's and decided to head towards the person.

"Mister! More of that strawberry shortcake please!" A voice commanded. And as I neared to see Erza sitting comfortably in one of the tables and I stopped short to see at least a dozen of plates with icing's all over the plate and with it in front of her.

"E-erza! Take it easy with your sugar." I warned her as I took a seat across her.

"Gray! Would you like to have some?" Surprised to see me I guess. I refused politely…crossed my legs then stared at her sloppy face as the mister served her cake and she began eating. She finished eating it for a minute then I couldn't help it but laugh at how silly her face looked.

"What so funny?" She asked in a cold voice as dark aura suddenly appeared around her. I felt goosebumps and fear for forgetting that this was Erza he was laughing at.

"N-nothing….just thought of something." I explained quickly. Then we got off and decided to go head the guild together.

"So how many days will it take to finish the mission?" I asked conversationally.

"I say it would take a minimum of two weeks if we do it fast. Master has already approve and we leave early tomorrow. That was why I already feasted with my strawberry cakes since I won't be eating them in a while." She stated as she manage to make her face seem extremely troubled.

"Oh, for goodness sake! It's just a cake." I muttered. I was caught off-guard when she suddenly laughed. It was rare that she would smile especially laugh. She was always the serious person…ready to take on anyone. Our childhood wasn't really worth remembering. I found fairy tail first then her and she was new. I was always harsh to her. I treated her badly because I hated girls at that time. But that finally changed as we grew up. I let her laugh like that for a few more seconds staring at her with fascination. She was beautiful.

"Where are you staring at?" I looked up to see that she was wearing her serious face again. It was priceless to see her smile.

"Nothing…just thinking that you look beautiful smiling. You should smile more." The moment I said those words I regretted it. What the hell did I just say that for? I turned to see that her face became as red as her hair.

"Erza! Gray!" A voice interrupted…..I was thankful for that part. Wendy hurried to us and Charles flying behind her.

"Wendy, what's the matter?" Erza asked worry plastered all over her face.

"Oh, it's nothing…just wondering have you seen Lucy?" She asked jumping up on her place in anticipation.

"Take it easy." I told her she looked like she was about to explode.

"I've been looking for her everywhere…but I can't seem to find her." Wendy's voice dropping into low voice.

"Don't worry…we'll help you find her. Let's go Gray." Erza instructed bleaky. I nodded as the three of us headed into different paths. I wonder if she was alright. I hoped she was.

LUCY'S POV:

I headed off anywhere….as long as it's far enough from everything. Thingking that I could get away. Then moments later I heard someone calling out my name.

"LUCY!" And I finally paid attention seeing Wendy look at me with worried eyes.

"Wendy?"

"Yeah, it's me. I've been looking for you! Everyone's been looking for you. Let' go back to the guild." She offered a hand then I took it. She and Charles helped me up then I felt like it was the right thing to do.

"Is Gray there?" I asked carefully. Wendy nodded then we headed back to the guild. As she sat me in one of the seats I refused then sat on the floor. I felt her stare at me then a few others.

"You found her? Is she alright?" A familiar voice talked to Wendy and I saw Erza moving close to me.

"Hey, Erza." I mumbled. She looked at me for a minute then looked at Wendy for help. When a new voice yelled all over the place "One more day and we're back on the game!" it roared.

"Aye, sir!" Another voice yelled. I refused to look at where everyone was looking at. I should forget about him now. It would only inflict pain on me.

"Natsu. Where have you been?" Erza stood up putting her hands on her hips.

"Oh, I slept in since we're going to need all the energy." He chuckled.

"Well, that's good. Anyway, we leave early tomorrow. Master has already approved of our mission."

"That's great!" Natsu replied. Without a warning I saw Lisanna glance my way as I did at her. I trembled all over again. She was creeping me out. Then she was distracted by Mira.

"Lucy! I missed you! We haven't been able to talk for a while now." Natsu cheerfully said looking at me with puppy-dog eyes.

"Yeah." I answered back.

"I'd hang out but I was taken into hostage by the alcoholic-freak—" But he never finished his sentence as a can of empty beer shot out straight for natsu's wide open mouth. We all looked at the direction of Cana who was staring pitchers at Natsu. He looked taken aback and hid at the back of Erza.

"Ahhhh, take her on Erza! You can do it." He screamed trembling at the back of the Titania. I couldn't help it…his face was too weird and the face he was showing pushed me over the edge then couldn't hold it any longer and I laughed at him. Even I was surprised by this. I felt everyone stare at me like I totally lost it.

"W-what? Natsu's face….so….funny!" As I continued to laugh I suddenly stopped cursing at laughing like that. Darn, why did I have to laugh? Now I'm just going to make it more difficult to ignore him.

"That's more like it. At last I was finally able to see the smiling face that I haven't seen in a while." Natsu said softly staring at me intently. Crouching at my level since I was seated on the floor. I felt my heart beat furiously and took a lot of will to turn my head to the other side.

"W-what is it with this awkward silence?" Erza said animatedly. I looked to see that she was observing as carefully. The heck everyone was. Natsu just smiled like an idiot. How was I going to let go off you if you're making it so hard? Everything you do makes it feel so simple.

GOMENASAI! TT_TT I'm sorry if the fanfic is short and most likely kind of a fail. But I still hope you read and review it. What do you guys think of pairing Erza and Gray? I think it's quite cute.