I do not own Fairy Tail this is all purely fanfiction. :D Fairy Tail Belongs to Hiro Mashima

Lucy

Yesterday's meeting with the boys definitely left an impression with everyone. Erza was acting suspiciously towards Jellal, constantly telling herself that "she feels like she knows him". Juvia is acting like she snorted too much chlorine from the pool. She won't stop saying 'Gray-sama' I swear you could almost see hearts in her eyes, I hope this isn't one of her boy band cases. Levy was just angry, you could feel the air around her swirl like a storm. As for me, I couldn't help but feel a twitch in my body, the urge to smack that stupid grin off Natsu face was strong. I have no idea why I would want to but, something tells me I would have a just cause for it.

I was currently walking towards the school gates with Levy, who has not said a word to me in the last 10 minutes. She just frowned and, sighed.

"Levy are you ok?" I asked

She let out another huge sigh, looking over at me. "Sorry Lu-chan, to tell you the truth Gajeel has been on my mind all day. Actually the whole meeting has been on my mind." She looked away from me with a sadden expression. "I feel a bit ashamed for letting my insecurities take over like that. I'm not saying I regret all of it he deserved it and more but, Erza was right at the moment I shouldn't have added fuel to the fire. Especially since it was our first time meeting. I don't want to be the reason we fail."

"It's ok Levy everyone was testy yesterday. Maybe from here on both of you can work together since you now know each other's limits."

She shook her head left and right, "That's the thing we don't. I'm worried we will step in more landmines without knowing it." She let out a frustrated groan throwing her hands up. "Why couldn't he come with a manual."

"Which is why I am having everyone participate in a little game."

We both jumped at the sudden voice behind us. We looked over to see Mirajane smiling at us with her arms behind her back.

"Mira you scared us." I say clutching my chest.

"Oh my apologies."

Levy finally calmed down placing her arms down to her side. "What do you mean a game, what game?"

Mira simply smiled at us, "You will find out once we arrive at Fairy Tail."

"Wait what!?" I stared at her wide eyed.

"Are we really starting the exchange program today? I mean we just had the meeting for it yesterday?" Levy interjected.

"The sooner the better." Mira glanced up, with a smirk. "Good the rest of the troops are here now."

We both look at the direction Mira was looking at to see Juvia and, Erza walking past the school gates.

"Erza! Juvia! Come here for a moment!" Mira called out waving her hand, motioning for them to come to her.

They seemed confused but, approached us anyways.

"Is it too late to back out?" Levy whispered.

I gave her a nervous smile, "I think that ship has sailed already."

"Wow" Levy said starstruck.

"It is quite impressive." Erza smiled.

"It is almost as big as our school." Juvia stated.

Ok I'll be honest I really did believe this place would be falling apart. We were currently standing in front of the gate entrance of Fairy Tail Academy, the building was a three stories high, It had tinted windows and, a huge football and track field. The building was an off white color and, everything was fairly clean. I expected it to have trash everywhere with boys fighting from left to right. Instead we got the opposite. The some of the students were training hard on the field while others were just talking with their friends. A normal school day.

"I have to admit I'm slightly disappointed with the lack of chaos." Levy leaned over whispering.

"I'm glad I wasn't the only one thinking those thoughts." I whispers back.

"Natsu! You son of a bitch! Get the fuck back here!" We looked toward the side of the school, where Natsu the pink haired boy was running away while laughing. He was being chased by Gray who was wearing nothing but, boxers and was now gaining speed. They both managed to knock over three people who couldn't get out of their way fast enough.

My attention was immediately caught somewhere else when Erza stood in front of their path, holding out her right arm. Natsu's eyes widen in fear when he finally noticed Erza. He tried stopping but, it was too late his neck collided right into her arm which in turn caused him to flip backwards landing on his back.

Both Levy and I hissed wincing away from the scene. Juvia eyes were stuck on Gray who was now coming to a stop in front of us while, Mira just smiled at the entire scene.

I looked around to see we definitely caught the attention of the other students.

Gray's face paled a bit from what he just witnessed. Erza simply put her arm down unaffected by his momentum.

"What happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object? ." Levy whispered.

"Is the answer Erza?" I replied back unable to keep the smile off my face.

"Bingo." Levy giggled.

"Good Morning Gray, Natsu." Erza smiled.

"Good Morning" Gray replied while glancing at Natsu. Natsu gave out a weak good morning.

"I understand you are both very spirited but, try to be considerate of the students around you." Erza lectured picking up Natsu off the floor to stand him up.

"Good Morning Miss. Strauss and, my precious new students." Dean Makarov came out smiling up at us but, his eyes seemed to be more attached to Mira.

"Good Morning Dean Makarov, I thought Laxus would be the one greeting us." Laxus? When did she get on first name terms with the coach?

"He is currently setting up a room as you requested. I will lead the way if you ladies will allow me to escort you." Dean Makarov smiled.

"My such a gentleman." Mira replied, we simply follow with Gray and Natsu in tow.

After getting past the hallway of eyes, we finally made it inside a small classroom where Gajeel, Jellal and, Coach Laxus were. Coach Laxus was in gym clothes wearing black basketball shorts and a white sleeveless tank with a black Fairy Tail logo on the center of his chest. He was leaning against the wall with headphones on. Gajeel looked like he would rather be anywhere else but here. Jellal was looking over some documents in front of him.

Natsu and Gray went past us sitting in whatever empty chair was available. We were about to do the same but, Mira stopped us.

"If you all will sit next to your current partner this will make things faster." Like clock work the guys moved leaving an empty seat opposite to them. I looked over at Natsu to see a huge grin on his face as he stared at me.

"Hurry up Luigi!" I felt the twitch again. It's fine just cool it, relax there is no reason to hit him. He patted the seat next to him, I noticed he was the only one who pulled the desks together side by side while others had their small space.

I walked over pulling my desk to separate us, "Lucy remember, my name is Lucy." I sat down looking over at him while he gave a sheepish smile.

"Hmmm how about I call you Luce?" He said while yanking my desk back to reconnect our desks. I grimace at his action and, pulled my desk away from his again to give us space.

"I guess that's fine."

He again grabbed my desk and yanked me back into the place he wanted. "Alright then you're going to be my Luce right partner?"

I frowned, "I'm not yours." Where does he get off!

He gave me a wicked grin, "Sure you are. You're MY partner so in turn your my Luce." Oh so that is what he meant.

I was about to say something but, I was cut off by Mira clearing out her throat. "Ok students just for today you're all going to attend this school then, tomorrow we separate half the group for the switches. Today we need to get some things straight. I'm sure some of you are reluctant or, just don't want to be here so we decided to make it more interesting for you all."

Mira placed small pocket notebooks in front of each of us and, went back to the front of the classroom. "We decided to make it game for you all. Which in turn we hope it will have a positive effect on the schools and yourselves. Also before someone asks this isn't up for debate there will be penalties to the game if you decided to lose by forfeit. If you win we have great prizes."

"What does notebooks have to do with this game?" Gray asked flipping the pages in the small notebook.

"The notebooks are really just to help you in the game. We want you all to get to know each other and, get along together so in other words." She cleared her throat again then giving a huge smile on her face. "We are going to play the Newlywed Game!" She shouted in excitement.

"What!?" Most of us screamed out. Juvia and Erza seemed to break immediately, Juvia had slumped over on her desk with a creepy smile of pure happiness on her face. While Erza's face was as red as her hair stuttering out incoherent words. Natsu and Gray looked stupefied, Gajeel looked angry, Jellal looked like his soul left his body leaving an empty shell behind. Levy and I were doing no better, we were both blushing madly.

Dean Makarov cleared his throat, "What meant to say is the game is similar to the Newlywed Game but, not quite the same." Mira looked extremely pleased by our reactions, you could almost see the devil horns if you looked close enough. She-Demon!

"Oh my I'm sorry I meant to say LIKE the Newlywed Game." She was definitely not sorry. Just then it dawned on me, Mirajane lived for romance. She is trying to set us up! I looked over at Levy who seemed to figure out her plan as well.

"Hey I didn't sign up for this bullshit, I said I would help save the school not play some game." Gajeel frowned glaring at the teachers.

"You're right but, knowing you Redfox you probably planned to avoid and, have minimal contact with your partner which won't benefit anyone." Gajeel stiffened a bit by Dean Makarov's words. "Which was why we decided if we give you a goal or fear of penalties you would be more inclined to work with each other." The Short Dean smirked. We were trapped.

Gajeel stared at him for a moment then giving out a sigh, "Fine"

"How does the game work? What are the rewards and, the penalties?" Levy immediately started shooting out questions. Levy had a glint in her eyes, information gathering has always been one of her many talents.

Coach Dreyar pushed off the wall heading for the front of the classroom. "In my opinion this is all stupid but, I can see the positives sides of this project. First off the game will have a theme which none of you will know until we start the game. The game is a like a quiz how well do you know your partner. Think of it this way your life is in your partner's hands, if your partner fucks up then you both go down won't reveal the penalties or, rewards until game day. If you don't win that doesn't mean you will automatically get the penalties, the only way to get the penalty is to be the worse out of everyone. How about it boys which one of you will be the biggest idiot?"

Natsu shot up from his desk with a huge toothy smile, "We are going to beat all of you losers! Right Luce?" He stated looking over at me to respond, i gave him a small smile muttering out 'sure'

Gray chuckled, "The chance to humiliate that fire hazard, there is no way I'm going to pass that up."

"Bring it on ice princess! I will mop the floor with those droopy eyes." Natsu shouted glaring at Gray while smirking.

Gray stood up matching Natsu expression while unconsciously throwing off his shirt. "Alright if you're so confident then let's make this even more interesting, the one who loses the first match has to follow one order of the winner."

Erza suddenly stood up from her seat, with a huge grin on her face. "Sounds interesting, i will join in on this wager, I shall make you all buy me cake when i win." She looked over at Jellal, "Jellal we will win this match, we will make it seem like we known each other all our lives."

Jellal seemed to tense up by Erza's declaration. His eyes seemed to be filled with fear and, hope at the same time. Maybe Erza wasn't completely wrong when she thought she knew him. This would definitely be the best way to find out.

Natsu busted out with a loud laugh, "When I win, i will make you both sit through one of Gajeel's concerts!"

Gray paled, "That's just cruel man.."

Gajeel glared at them at first but, then slowly started standing up giving out a mischievous grin, "Gee-hee I'm joining this bet. When I win, Blondie, Redhead and, the Bluenette are going to be my backup dancers in my next concert with bunny outfits."

"Noway!" I protested.

"Deal!" Natsu shouted out crossing his arms over his chest.

I abruptly stood up glaring at Natsu, "Natsu i said no!"

He grinned at me, "Come on Luce there is no way we will lose to them. Think about the reward and, the bragging rights that come with it."

I looked at his hopeful eyes and, his confident smile. Is he really that confident that we will win?

"How do you know we will win?" I asked mimicking his stance, crossing my arms over my chest.

His smiled turned sheepish, "I don't know, I just feel like we can beat anything if you're my partner."

My heart stopped a bit, i quickly felt my cheeks flush. How can he say that with a straight face?

"Ok"

Ladies and gentlemen or whatever you identify yourself as! Thank you and sorry for the long wait.

I finally was able to post this chapter! Remember when I said I'll post every Tuesday or Wednesday unless LIFE got in the way.

Well life decide throw HUGE ball of fire at me which costed me 2 freaking whole weeks of not writing!

Everything seems to be taken care of now so I will resume my usually posting schedule.

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BTW if you see a sentence on bold in the story then..i have no idea why that happens honestly. oh well :D