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Chapter 4

"Okay." Gray nods as Erza finishes telling what to work on.

"Now Lucy," Erza turns to me with folded arms, "I'm pairing you up with Natsu to work a particular piece."

"WHAT!" Natsu and I yell in unison.

Come again?

"But, Erza!" Natsu protests, "What about that other piec-"

"Natsu!" She raises her voice to hush him.

"Fine..." He sighs as I stare at him. Then he looks at me – eek!

I immediately look away in panic. How can I work with him?

"Um..." I hesitate, "Erza..."

"Natsu's writing is first class. He's done politics, scandals, entertainment; you've got a lot to learn from him," Erza explains, "That's why I think it will be a good experience for you."

"Yes!" I say enthusiastically. It's only for work. After all Erza promoted me to the Elites and I can't let her down! So I'm going to try my best! Even if it means working with him...

"What are you looking so upset for?" Natsu eyes me, "I'm the one who's got the raw end of the deal."

"Stop sulking, Pinky," Gray interrupts, "Apparently your feature got turned down anyway."

"I'm not sulking, Stripper!" Natsu glares at him.

"Then cut Lucy some slack," Gray tells him, "She's new remember."

"Yeah, whatever." Natsu shrugs. Natsu and Gray seem close I guess, I still don't understand some of the nicknames though.

Erza shoots a glare at them both, "Anyway, the piece is about Love."

"Love?" I question, "Isn't that a big vague?

"It's an opportunity for you to use your ideas without much restriction; I think it'll be good for your first piece as an Elite." Erza says, "Also with Natsu there, I'm positive you two will be able to write a good, unique piece. Remember I want something different."

She looks at us I nod.

"Got it!" Natsu smirks confidently, "Watch and learn how it's done Lucy."

He's a good editor, I know. But his ego doesn't help.

"Yo Lucy!" Natsu calls, "Stop staring into space, we got work to do!"

He heads for the door.

"Oh yes!" I say hurriedly as I follow behind him.

He walks to his very large desk, as we both walk I notice a few people staring.

"So, we've run into a bunch of articles about Love before." Natsu turns to me.

"Really?" I ask.

"Yeah, it's popular topic." He nods.

"Anyway, I don't want to write some boring ass article about love," Natsu says, "I want to work at a different angle."

"What do you mean?" I ask curiously.

"We all know about the 'love' in fairy tales and all that crap," He rolls his eyes, "But what about the negative side of being in love or what about people who can't even love." Wow, we only just got the piece and he's on it.

"Negative?" I ask.

"Like how love can make you blind and drive you to do bad deeds, or love that's impure." He says seriously.

"But people who can't love? Isn't that impossible, everyone has someone they love." I say.

"But why is it impossible? We could delve deeper into that." He combats.

"Also people finding love in the workplace." He states.

"In the workplace..." I ponder.

"The majority of the working population meet their partners through work, apparently." He states factually.

"Really?" I say in surprise. He nods.

"What about you? You got a love life right now?" He asks me with a look I can't decode.

"That's not your business." I say rather defensively.

"Oh really?" He smirks, "Probably because you haven't got one, a guy would be crazy to fall for you, you don't have that sparkle in your eyes."

"Why did you ask then?" I roll my eyes. Of course Natsu would just make fun of me.

"I'm concerned," He says with a straight face, "I care about you."

"What?" I say trying not to blush.

"Get real!" He spits out, "Jeez, you're so dam gullible."

How could I not see that coming?

"Natsu!" I shout with annoyance.

He just laughs, "Can't believe you feel for it!"

I feel a bit embarrassed now.

"Anyway," He stops laughing, "How do you wanna tackle this piece?"

"Me?" I blink.

"No, Gray." Natsu says.

I pause.

"Of course, you, Dopey! Who else?" He says with annoyance as he knocks my head.

"H-hey!" I fumble, "Very funny."

"Don't expect me to do all the work you know," He says sternly, "We're on this together."

"Right." I just nod.

"So any ideas?" He asks.

"Well..." I hesitate; I'm not too confident about this, "Er..."

"Go on then," He edges.

I pause.

"Jeez, I don't dam bite." He mutters.

"Are you sure about that?" I remark with a sly smile.

"Yes. Dopey." He smirks in response. I frown at that.

"But um, I suppose we could ask some professionals?" I say slowly, "Get in touch with experts on the field."

"Continue." He looks at me expectantly.

"Well if we're looking at your idea of people who can't love, we should get some celebrities who are in love to talk about it and do an interview." I suggest becoming increasingly more confident.

"So, get someone who knows all about love to talk about people who can't love?" He narrows down.

"I think it'll be interesting to get an opinion from the totally opposite side." I say, "Also get some psychologists' views on whether or not it's genuinely possible not to love."

He pauses for a minute and I feel as though I've said a bad idea.

"Not bad Luigi." He nods approvingly.

"Lucy!" I grit my teeth.

"I like your thinking." He says with a small smile and I can't help but feel really happy.

"Really?" I try to not show that I'm happy but I know I'm smiling widely.

"Yeah, your ideas have given me some ideas. Thanks." He smiles, "The psychological angle is good, try researching and reading books."

"Okay." I nod.

"You'll also need to book a psychologist for an interview or something." He states.

"Anyway, I'll manage to hook up some celebs." He says casually.

"But say, isn't this whole thing more suited for a women's magazine?" I doubt.

"Idiot." He simply states.

"What?" I say with wide eyes.

"Forget all that crap about what's for men and what's for women." He orders almost, "It all comes down to the way you write it. You change your style of writing to suit your audience."

"Oh." I nod understandingly.

"You have to think outside the box and not be so regular." He tells me.

"Besides men love it when women talk about a subject that's a bit racy." He smirks.

"We'll be able to draw people's attention with the celebs and then grab their attention with the interview/debate." He emphasises.

I hope I can keep up. Natsu isn't an Elite for nothing.

"Anyway you sort out the psychologist and I'll sort out the rest." He reminds.

"Yes!" I say with enthusiasm.

"Yes, that's right. Thank you." I say whilst on the phone and sitting my desk. But then I get put on hold...

"You're still on the phone?" Gray says with shock as he walks past.

"She's been on it non-stop." Levy says.

"Looks like Blondie's quite busy." Sting observes as he walks towards us.

"Bet Pinky got her doing all this work." Gray sighs.

"It's fine," I shake my head, "I'm an Elite too, so I have to work just as hard so – No, no! Not at all if I could just—" But then the person on the phone hangs up. Shoot.

"Hung up?" Levy asks. I nod and sigh. I'm not ready to give up yet.

"Okay, who's next!" I check to see who to phone.

"She's on fire." Gray smiles.

"Yes, that's Lu-chan for you!" Levy giggles.

I put the phone to my ear and wait for someone to pick up, "Hello, this is Lucy Heartfilia and I work for Fairy Tail Incorporations. I was wondering if ..."

"Hey! Lucy!" I hear Natsu call.

"You're out of luck. Thanks to you she's all tied up." Gray tells Natsu as I'm put on hold yet again.

"What?" Natsu says with confusion.

"I feel for you Blondie." Sting places a hand on my head.

"Sting—" I blush slightly.

"On hold?" Levy asks.

"Yeah." I sigh.

"Give it here!" Natsu immediately yet suddenly pushes in between Sting; pushing his hand of my head. He then stands over me and grabs the phone out of my hands, "Natsu wait I –" I try to reach.

"Hello Sorry about that," He speaks, I guess he's not on hold now, "This is Natsu Dragneel from Fairy Tail..."

His other hand rests on the table next to mine. My heart starts pounding because I can feel the warmth of his body from behind me. I mean he's practically hugging me.

"Okay thank you very much." Natsu says, "Bye."

He puts the phone down and backs away, "All done."

"That quick?!" I gape.

"If pushing doesn't work, try pulling." He states, "Your negotiating needs a lot of work."

"Which celebrities did you secure then?" I ask expectantly.

"Just Ren Atasuki and Sherry Blendy." Natsu shrugs.

"Just?!" I gape in shock.

"They're super famous!" Levy gasps too.

"The hottest couple right now!" Mira shrieks. She's so sneaky, I didn't even notice her.

"Wow..." I say in awe.

"It's just business ladies." He smiles with confidence. I swear he acts nicer in front of my friends?

He is amazing. I have a long way to go...