A/N: Thank you everyone for the lovely reviews! I'm glad you're loving the story so far. My bad, if I took a bit longer this time to update but please forgive me as I was really busy at work. So here's the chapter that you all have been anxiously waiting for. Enjoy!
Chapter 4
This must be a joke. It can't be him of all people. How on earth did Natsu managed to get my number? I need to confirm this.
'You're lying. There's no way you could have gotten my number.' I replied back and stood there as I wait for his reply, eagerly.
Instead of getting a reply back in text, I got startled when my phone started ringing. I looked at the caller ID and it's none other than the person who was texting me. I was hesitant in picking it up at first but eventually I decided to answer the call.
"Hello?"
"Hey, do you actually think I would have lied?" Oh my god, it's really him.
"So it's really Natsu Dragneel texting me." I said sounding unsurprised although I really was. "So tell me, how in the hell did you get my number? I don't recall leaving my name card at all so you got 15 seconds to tell me or not I'm going to call the police and get you in for harassment." I heard him scoffed on the other end of the line.
"Well you didn't but you did leave your number in your email signature so I was able to retrieve it since you contacted Mirajane when you were trying to nail me for an interview."
Oh right. I literally slapped my forehead, thinking how stupid I am for forgetting that part. So what now? He won't leave me alone?
"Can't sue me for harassment now can you?"
"So what do you want?"
"You did tell me to find you in order to get you to come with me to that party which here I am." Natsu paused for a while before continuing. "You're not going back on your words are you?"
Argh, why did I even bother trying to run away?
"What happened if I do?"
"Then I would come down to your house right now and persuade you." I gawked out loud.
"And what kiss me again like you did earlier today? That sir, I can sue you for. " I tried to stay calm though I can feel a blush creeping up on my cheeks.
"I would if I have to."
I didn't have any words to retaliate back because honestly, I was dumbfounded.
"So what happens if I do go to this party with you, will you promise to leave me alone after?"
"Nope can't promise you that."
"Why?"
"What happened if I enjoyed my time with you?"
"Pfft, you wouldn't because like what you said earlier today, you find girls troublesome." I couldn't help but to smirk.
"Didn't you say I should find something to do that I enjoy outside from work?"
"Which you said you didn't want to-" Natsu didn't let me finished.
"Find a girlfriend yeah I heard you but didn't I also said to come with me to prove me wrong?"
"Which it shouldn't involve me." I answered back to him. I couldn't help but to heave out a huge sigh before continuing. "Look, what I said earlier today was just to state a matter of fact. Don't get me wrong but I don't want to be the start in your road to fun."
"But I bet you're dying to prove me wrong right?" Natsu dragged his last word before proceeding on. "And how are you supposed to witness it if you're not there with me at the party?"
Argh, me and my darn mouth. I wouldn't curse myself on regular occasions but this guy ain't no regular occasion. He actually took every word I said and putting it back in my mouth. I got to be really careful when I talk to this guy now onwards.
"Fine whatever, let's just get this done and over with because I know I'll definitely be right." I finally gave in as I walked into my bedroom.
"Awesome!" He raised his voice over the phone which caused me to pull my phone away from my ear for the moment. I couldn't help but realized he sounded kind of happy? "So see you this Saturday?"
"Yeah I guess." I answered before realizing it was the sign that he was going to end the call. "Wait, wait. Don't hang up yet." I quickly said before taking a seat at my dresser. "What is this party going to be about? Where do I meet up with you and what time is it at?"
"Woah, woah, woah, hold your panty hoses in a bunch. I wasn't going to hang up on you just yet. I still haven't asked you what you are wearing right now." I could feel he was smirking and maybe wiggling his eyebrows as well.
"Freaking pervert." Why did I even bother? "Bye! I'm going to hang up now."
"Aw man… Lucy can't even take a joke." I couldn't help but to smile because I can imagine him pouting like a little kid. "Anyways, it's just some business event crap where all the law firms get together so just wear something nice and I'll pick you up."
I couldn't help but to laugh. "You just said crap. That's funny. I'm already closer in proving you wrong." I heard him choked and I couldn't help but to keep on laughing.
"Oh shut up. Be ready by 6." And with that, we ended the call.
I was tapping my pen repetitively on my desk as I tried to work on my article about Natsu. However, every time I start writing something about him, it just sounded wrong causing me to crush and throw the paper away. It's that idiot's fault!
I think I repeated my action a few times which it was not gone unnoticed by Levy. I was such in a concentrated mood that I didn't even realize she was standing in front of my desk.
"Earth to Lucy!" She raised her voice a tad bit louder than usual and clapped her hand directly in front of my face causing me to blink my eyes a few times before looking up at her.
"Oh sorry Levy, do you need something?"
"Yeah, it's already lunch time." Levy stated as she pointed to her watch. "Are you that worked up that you don't even realize?" Was it already lunch time? I looked over to the clock by the wall and hell yeah, she was right. It's already 1 in the afternoon!
"Oh man, you're right." I said before taking out my glasses and placing them down on my desk. "Sorry Levy, let's go." After grabbing my wallet and phone, we head off to our usual café in the next building for lunch.
"It's alright Lucy, you don't really have to apologize but I was just stump. I've never see you in this state before. Did something happen yesterday at the interview?" I couldn't help but to choke on my food causing me to grab my soda and drink up.
"Sorry Levy, you were saying?" I asked again with my voice higher than usual. Levy looked at me, giving me the I-don't-believe-you-never-hear-me kind of look. She placed her food down and folded her arms on the table.
"Ok spill, something definitely happened yesterday."
I couldn't help but to sigh before placing my food down also. "Natsu asked me out on a date." I turned deaf when Levy immediately squealed.
"Ok hold up. Don't get too excited because it isn't really a date." I paused, thinking on how to explain it to her. "It's more like he invited me to one?"
"To what? Obviously it's a date Lucy no matter what you said because he invited you out!"
"No it's not because I kind of, tricked myself into it." I said before placing my elbow on the table so that I could rest my cheek against my knuckles.
"How?" And there I was, explaining to Levy what actually went down before the start of the interview until to the interview itself and to last night's call that I had with Natsu which left Levy having her jaw dropped.
"Levy, please say something."
"Holy shit."
"What?"
"I think Natsu is trying to hit on you."
"Oh shut up."
"I'm serious Lucy. Why would he come at the right moment to save you of all people-"
"Hey!"
"I mean it. You're nobody to him. I mean heck, we're nobody to him but just irritating press who just want to squeeze him out. Furthermore, he said he has been waiting for you, went to that extend in getting your number with his secretary and lastly, he freaking kissed you!"
"Shh! Will you keep it down Levy." I said with putting a finger to my lips.
"I can't help it because he's going that extra mile to get your attention. What does that says, hmm?" Levy leaned forward towards me with resting the side of her face on her palm. I couldn't help but to think whatever she just said. I mean is he really trying to hit on me? What does a man like him wants with a woman like me?
"Whatever Levy. We'll just see what happens on Saturday which nothing will." I said before grabbing my soda to drink.
"Which it's tomorrow." Levy said in a state of a matter of fact tone and I couldn't help but to turn wide eyes before checking my calendar in my phone.
"Oh crap, it's Friday already? I don't even know what I'm supposed to wear tomorrow." I said before putting my phone away. "Oh whatever, I'll just find whatever I have in my wardrobe."
"No can do Lucy!" Levy immediately stood up which caused me to back away. "We need to go shopping after work today. We can't have you wearing what you usually wear."
"Hey… I do have other clothes besides what I usually wear." I hope. "Besides, I need to do up my article about Natsu which I haven't even started on it."
Levy just waived her hand, dismissively at me. "You can start on it next week and it'll be done before you know it. Besides, when was the last time we had our girl time?" She was right. Both of us were usually so busy at work that we rather head home and rest.
"I guess…" Levy started walking towards the exit. "Come on! Let's get back to the office quickly so we can finish our work on time and head out." I couldn't help but to smile and followed after her. Though the purpose of this outing is to buy an outfit for tomorrow's party with Natsu, it's been a while since we went out so might as well make tonight worth it.
A/N: So how was this chapter? Did you like it? Was the conversation between Lucy and Natsu hilarious? Or even between Levy and Lucy? We're getting to the good part soon. Hehe. Please don't forget to leave a review before you go guys! Thanks(:
