Author:

My apologies if I don't update that often. I'm pretty much lazy when it comes to typing. heheh

But I hope I can make it up to you with this chapter.

Thank you for all the reviews, suggestions and messages. :)


Chapter 4

RAIDEN

As I stood there after she had walked away, someone tapped my shoulder. I glanced to my left and I came face to face with a red-headed boy.

"You know she left about ten minutes ago, right?" asked Ezral. He gave me that quizzical look.

I smiled. "Was it already ten minutes?"

"Well, duh!"

Meet Ezral Scarlet Fernandez. Son of Erza and Jellal. Like me, he also inherited his fathers looks. He doesn't have a tattoo on his face but he has his mothers flaming red hair.

"Next period is up". He said. "Let's go?"

"Sure".

We started to head out of the Main House when we heard Mira-san calling us.

"Raiden-sama! Ezral-sama!"

We turned around and saw Mira-san running up to us.

"Yes Mira-san?" I asked.

"Nashi-sama left her ID and her schedule. Can you please return it to her?"

That's Nashi. So forgetful. But before I could answer her, Ezral, being the best friend he is, butted in.

"Don't worry Mira-san. Raiden will be too happy to obliged". He said wiggling his eyebrows at me. Jackass. If you guys think I just let him have his way with me, think again. Well let's just say what he's doing is blackmailing. He knows my secret.

You wanna know what? Well. . . let's just say I'm in love with my pink-haired bestfriend. Oops! Uuh. . That was too obvious, wasn't it? Oh well. If you shut your pie-hole then we're good. (winks)

"Really Raiden-sama?" came Mira-san'a voice, bringing me back to reality. "You'll give it to Nashi-sama?".

"No problem. Well, see you later Mira-san". I placed Nashi's ID and schedule on my back pocket.

"So, aren't you gonna thank me?" asked Ezral when Mira-san had already gone back to the front desk.

"Shut up Strawberries".

"What was that?"

"I said, we are running late for next period Mr. El Presidente". I said. I called him 'strawberries' because he has this obsession with strawberry cakes or practically anything with strawberries. And I call him 'El Presidente' because he was student council president like his mom.

"Aren't you gonna give Nashi her stuff back?"

"Maybe later. I'll just drop by her place". I just live next door.

"Mmm. K".

Ezral and I were already outside the main building when we hear an unmistakable shreak.

"Raiden-kun!"

"Ezral-kun!"

FAN GIRLS! T_T Oh come on!

"Shit! Pick up your lazy butt Fullbuster we're busted!" Ezral said already running ahead. Did I mention he was a runner?

"Im comin'!" I shouted back as I tried to catch up. We ran out the building completely and out to the school grounds. We got a head start of about 70 meters. Thank God we're athletes! We entered the West Building which was the Gymnasioum. Ezral then pulled me in a vacant room and slammed the door shut. We sticked our ears against the door and waited for the witches to pass.

"Phew! That was close. Seriously, what's wrong with them? Girls!". Ezral complained while shaking his head. "They're all the same".

"I beg to disagree". I said.

"And why is that?"

"Take Nashi and Lux for instance". I said in a duh-isn't-it-obvious kinda tone.

"I know. At least I don't run into them every single hour of my college life". he stated. He was usually in his office or classroom.

"Buti ka pa! I seriously need space! When I mean space, I mean no-icky-fan-girl kind of space!".

Ezral paused and rubbed his chin. "I'll think of a plan. I'll let you know".

"Thanks dude". I said As we high-fived.

"Anytime Bro." He stood and quietly peeked outside. He gave me a thumbs up saying it was okay to go. Since we're already late for next period we decided to grab some grub instead. The corridors quiet and empty cause everyone was in class anyway. As we passed a classroom, I can see some girls playing basketball. They were all wearing their PE uniforms, except for the one who was talking to the teacher.

Dugdug dugdug!

Is that Nana? Well of course idiot. Who else has pink hair here? But if this is her class, why isn't she in uniform? Unless. . I shoved a hand in my back pocket and took out her schedule.

Let's see. She has Psychology 4 as first period. and guess what, we're classmates! She was late earlier that's why I only saw Lux. And her second period is. . . Biology. What the heck is she doing here at the gym?

"Hey, what's the hold-up?" Ezral said.

"Nothing. Say, could you go ahead? I think I forgot something".

"Okay sure". Ezral said. " Catch ya later". Then the bell rang signaling the end of second period. The girls inside the room were puiling out. Some smiled at me or greeted me. Tick.. Tock.. Tick... Tock..

Nashi didn't come out. I looked inside and could see she was still talking to her teacher, who turned out to be Rogue-sensei, who was my coach. I stepped inside and inched forward as their conversation became more audible.

"I'm sorry Nashi-sama. But if you can't pass the two remaining practical exam I am afraid I have to fail you".

What? What? Fail? Nashi?

"But.. . But Rogue-sensei you can't! My Dad will kill! And that's just an understatement on what my Mom will do!". Nashi panicked.

I do agree on what she said, especially the part about her Mom. She's failing PE? I know she suck at sport but I never thought it's this bad.

I heard Nashi curse, not giving a shit who was in front of her.

"I'm sorry Nashi-sama. But I have a proposition".

"Really? What is it?" Nashi's face seem to light up.

Rogue-sensei stood up and began to walk to the door.

"I'll give you a month to practice basketball. At the end of the month, which is also the end of the term, you'll be joining your class in a friendly match against the Male Senior Basketball Team. Does that sound fair enough young master?"

Nashi paused and thought for a minute. Nashi gave out a sigh. "Okay sensei".

"Good. See you around Nashi-sama". Rogue-sensei went out of the gym through the other door. Nashi was left ssitting on the bleacher sin deep thought.

The Male Senior Basketball Team huh? That's gonna be tough. If I wasn't varsity I would still be in that team. But fortunately I'm overqualified, so, I'm Team Captain of Fiore's Basketball Team.

I stared at Nashi's slumped figure. Then suddenly I thought of the brightest, illuminating, nerve-wrecking, earth-shaking idea I ever had!

I walked towards her, but she's too busy thinking about something that she didn't notice me approaching.

"Well, well, well". I started making her head jerk up.

NASHI

A month? That was already enough time to practice but I don't have the slightest idea about playing that stupid sport!

Sometimes I don't understand why I suck at sports, of all people, literally! My parents were an athlete god and goddess and were the ones who represented Fiore for the Annual Tournament. As for me, well, during my stay here it were Lux and Raiden who competed.

My parents didn't mind me being a disgrace at sports. but they continue to tease me that I lost a Redfox and Fullbuster. BUT THAT'S THE LEAST OF MY WORRIES!

I need someone to teach me. But who?

"Well, well, well". An all too familiar voice made my head jerk up. I came face to face with none other than Raiden Fullbuster. He had that usual grin on his face and that glint in his eyes. Something's up. I can feel it.

"What do you want Baka?" I asked standing to face him.

"Nothing". then he smiled.

"Like I would believe that. Get lost Baka. I'm not in the mood".

He shook his head smiling. "Well if you insist". Then he turned on his heel and slowly walk towards the door.

"I'll go". He said shobing his hands in his pocket. "But I think Uncle Natsu and Aunt Lucy would be interested with something I know".

I felt my right eyebrow shot up. "What are you blabbering about Fullbuster?"

Raiden stopped walking. "Oh nothing. Just only the fact that you are really doing "fine" with your PE class. Ucle Natsu would be thrilled". Note the sarcasm and that stupid grin on his face.

Great! He knows!

"You wouldn't dare".

"What if I would?" he said.

"You of all people know what they'll do to me when they find out!". I said stomping towards him.

"So?" he said shrugging his shoulders.

So? He's my bestfriend or what?!

"Urgh! Fine! What do really want?" I said hands on my hips and tapping my foot.

"I don't know what you're talking about".

I groaned. "Come on Raiden! I know that look!"

He grinned. "Make me".

This is one of those times with Raiden I hate. He's the most stubborn person I know. When he says that phrase it just makes me even more frustrated than the situation at hand. He's suppose to help me not tolerate it even more!

"I'll do anything! Just shut the fuck up!"

He smirked. "Anything?"

God! He's enjoying this! "Yes! Anything. So out with it already!".

"Okay". He said. Then he stepped closer and lifted my face by the chin.

"I need you to do me a favor, no, no, screw that. Let's have a bet".


Author:

As I was writing the first part of the chapter, I was thinking of posting it late March. Unfortunately, I got sick. Talk about ULCER guys!

So got hospitalized for half a week! And I wasn't able to take a bath for a week... just kidding. Maybe just a few days, or was it four? HAHAHA

Anyways, I do hope you guys enjoyed this chapter!

Ja Ne~

~Neko-chan