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Determination.

- Lucy's POV -

I sighed as Natsu kept dragging me away from Wendy-chan. She was truly cute and I really liked her as the one she was, but this doesn't matter anything.

»Lucy, I don't have to tell you, why I want to you to stay away from her, from now on, do I?« It was more of a Statement than a Question, but I still nodded. He didn't see it, but I know that he knows, what my Answer is. Our Nakama are too precious to us, to give them up for someone like Wendy. And we saw last Year how Things work out in this School. You're In, you are popular, envied and beloved; You're Out, no one cares for you, the ones you called your Friends get bullied because of you, you are alone. High School sure is a cruel Place to grow up.

I sighed again, looking at Natsu. He has always been my best Friend – since we met us in Middle School and decided to go here together. He would never leave me alone, like I left Wendy alone, would he?

»Natsu?«

»Yeah, what is it?«, he asked, turning around and giving me a really serious Face. He never looked like this before. Not in the darkest Hours of his Life. I wished he would give me his usual, heart-warming Smile. I missed it a lot these Days, since it seemed he has unlearned to Smile. Was this all because of Sabertooth being the same Nuisance as they had been before? I looked down, suddenly depressed.

»You seem pretty upset these Days... Come on, Natsu, Sabertooth is no different from before and we managed to handle them the last Year, too. So start smiling again... Please?«, I searched for his eyes, trying to convince him to be his old self. The old stupid Baka, that kept annoying me, bursting into my Room, when I wanted to sleep... making my Heart race with his stupid, beautiful Smile.

»Luce... You don't know the true Reason I'm like this, do you? You're really blind... Although it has always been you, calling me a blind Baka«, he said, suddenly really sad-looking. But still, he didn't ran from our Eye Contact. He still looked into my Eyes. Making me feel like nothing else matters right now. Nothing but the both of us standing here, looking at each other. Staying silent.

»The Reason why I'm like this, is... you. Simply and alone you.« My Eyes widened.

»Me?«, I whispered, »But... But... why

»I love you, Luce. I always did. I just realized it at the End of the last Year. When Sting was mocking you just like today. That's why I'm always so upset. I love you, Luce...« My Jaw dropped. Completely. This was the last Thing I expected to hear. I didn't realize a damn Thing, until his Face closed the Gap between us and he gently pressed his Lips on mine. Something in my Belly exploded and I couldn't help myself but retorting his Kiss. He started to hug me tightly and I grabbed his Jacket-Like Top and pulled him down to me. We stood there like this for a few Seconds until he released my Lips, leaving me breathless for a short Duration.

»Natsu...«, I whispered but it doesn't look like he wanted me to reply to his Confession.

»Just... Don't do anything dumb, Luce. I don't want to lose you, you know...«, he said, blushing slightly. He started to walk away from me, leaving me behind in this Hallway. Why didn't he want me to answer? Was he fearing I would say no? How could I say no to him? I've always been confused about my Feelings for him, so why should I reject him? Why should he think I would reject him? I looked down at the Floor, feeling depressed, again. And just a Second ago I felt like I could touch the wonderful Clouds in the Sky.

- Natsu's POV -

I walked back to our Common Room, leaving Luce behind me. I couldn't tell what her Face was saying, as she looked confused, happy and sad at the same Time. How could anyone tell? I just had this Feeling she would reject me and before that could happen, I decided to make my way away from her. I'm so stupid! I knew it would be a mistake to kiss her, to tell her my Feelings but I couldn't help it. It felt like it would be the only Way to ensure her to stay away from that awkward little Girl. She was just like that little Boy we hang around, last Year. He looked completely pitiful, but we still got Friends and than it happened. Sabertooth started to make the life of us really hard, by bullying the weak amongst us. It was a hard Time for the ones like Levy and Romeo. I couldn't forget their tears. They never happened to make a Ruckus and yet, they found themselves as the Victims. Because we hang out with someone that looked pathetic in the Eyes of Saber.

I shook my head to get rid of those Thoughts, as I'm sure Luce would understand, that we can't afford a Time like this, twice. It would definitely destroy some people's life. High School sure is cruel. I sighed. Thinking about this makes me sick, but I don't want to think about my Confession to Luce, either.

As I looked up, I looked into the Eyes of this stupid Sting. He keeps mocking my Luce, not letting his Eyes of her. He was sure a Pain in the Ass, but right now I am to depressed to start a Fight with him. Besides, he was with his awkward Friend. The one, that never talked. At least I've never heard him talking. I decided to just look away, while walking past them. No, I didn't want to argue with anyone, right now. The Truth was, I just wanted to disappear, right now.

- Sting's POV -

»What was that just now?«, I questioned myself as my Idol, Natsu-san, walked past me and Rogue, without saying anything. Without even giving us a Death Glare, like usually. I looked at Rogue, asking for an Answer, but his Face was as monotonous as always. I glanced at Natsu, before he walked out of our Sight. Somehow, he had looked … depressed? Why would this Flamehead be depressed? He's always the Loudest, the Happiest, the most Annoying!

I shrugged, as I didn't get a single Clue and started to walk on. Rogue just followed me, studying my Face. Jesus, that Guy sure can be creepy. It looked like he was seeing my Inside. He was my best Friend and he always knows how I feel, but still … when he looks at me like this, I can get scared, too.

»Nee, Rogue«, I break the Silence as I started to get bored, »Natsu-san looked depressed. What do you think happened to him? He didn't even give me the Opportunity to annoy him...«, I added, acting like I was really sad about this.

»Don't know. Maybe it's this crying Blonde Fairy in front of us.«

- Lucy's POV -

»Oh, hell no! Not him!«

I turned away from Sting and this Rogue, or whatever he was called, wiping away the Tears, that fell down my Face a few Seconds before. I could tell myself, that my Eyes have to be bright Red, as I cried like a little Child, in the middle of the Hallway, all alone. Natsu left me behind, with that strange Expression on his Face. I couldn't tell what he was thinking, but watching his Back, as he left me here alone, confused, I couldn't help myself but starting to cry. It felt like he was saying "Goodbye" to me. Forever.

I completely forgot about Sting. He was still standing where he plopped up out of the nowhere. Watching me with Surprise. Seeing me crying like this seems to make him feel awkward. His Face turned a little Red. After this I got annoyed, forgetting my present State of Sadness, and turned my Face away from them. I didn't want to argue with him now. I would get unfair … wait, why should I care about that? They've never been fair to us, either!

»Just. Go. Away. Lucy.«, I thought to myself and started to walk away. After all this I wanted to talk to Levy-chan. No, I must talk to Levy-chan. There is no one else that can help me now.

»Oi, Blondie!«, he interfered my Plans, walking up to me, leaving his Friend behind him. The Black-Haired Guy was just watching us. I could tell that, because I turned around, after he called me a freaking Blondie, again! As always, my Sadness was slowly turning into Anger and he was so close from getting hit by that Rage.

»You. Are. A Freaking. Blondie. Too! You. Goddamn. MEATHEAD!«, I yelled at him and the Expected happened: He flinched.

»Calm Down, I didn't want to argue with you right now. I was just … curious. That's all.« He looked at me with a straight, serious Face and that … well that was the first Time I thought, we could get Friends … somehow. As if I already knew what is going to happen from this Day on. But of course, in this very Second, I knew nothing of it. That's why I sighed deeply, thanking God for making him not realize my red Eyes.

»It's okay«, I said in a friendly, calm Tone. I got my Control back and I smiled a little, but sad Smile. He reminded me so much of Natsu … Natsu. I had to hold my Tears back with all my might and so I decided to turn around, walking away from them. Not getting hold back. No stupid nicknames called after me.

He just left me alone, too.

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»Levy-chan, I don't know what I should do now...«, I finished my Story and face her. She looked like she was pitying me, as I couldn't hold my Tears back anymore. They just found their way out of my Eyes, flowing down my red Cheeks, dripping from my Chin.

»Natsu can be such a Baka from Time to Time...«, she answered softly and touched my blonde -haired Head with her right Hand. It felt so warming to be with her, always cheering, always smiling … and always listening to my stupid Problems, »But Lu-chan. There is no real Problem, you know? You're just taking all of this way to serious. Because … he kissed you and you kissed him back, didn't you? The next Time you see each other everything will go the right Path, I'm sure of that!« I looked straight into her smiling, honest Face. I felt a dozen times better by now. She's always been cheering me on, when I was sad. Even during the hard Times of last Year. She was truly a wonderful Friend of mine. I'm so happy to know her on my Side. To know her as my Friend. My best Friend.

»Thank you, Levy-chan! I really love you, you know?!«, I laughed, with the last Tear falling from my Chin. She was such a Sweetheart. I had the Urge to hug her 'till she runs out of Air and that was exactly what I did. Of course, I didn't kill her, but I gave her a huge Hug.

»I love you, too, Lu-chan!«

»Levy-chan?«

»Yeah?«

»I feel a whole Lot better now, but still … I want some Time for myself … So I guess, I will take a Walk, outside. If that's OK with you, of course!« By now I made up my Mind. So many Pictures had run through my Head. After Natsu kissed me, I just couldn't ignore who I was. Who I've ever been. I had something to do. Even if it crushes my Neck. Even if I'm all alone, then. I can't stand this anymore. She was alone. Just like I was, up until I talked to Levy.

But unlike me, she has no one to talk to.

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Soooo sorry, Guys! Gosh, my Mum took my PC from me for a whole lot of Time, so

I wasn't able, to write anything _ And: This Chapter should have been

way longer, but there was suddenly this possible Cliffhanger. Soooo, sorry :3 I can't

wait to write more!

I love you Guys! Already got some Fans, I'm so happy! As I never expected anythingfrom that Idea. It came out of the nowhere! Best Wishes 3

Keksi :3