Hiya minna! No, this isn't the last chapter. I just felt like writing a light-hearted filler chapter before the final one, which will definitely be the last. I'm still working on it though. I don't know if I should make it a happy or sad-ish ending. Whaddya think? I love you guys for liking my fanfic. For my first fanfic, 14 follows is a LOT! Sorry for such a long note, I should learn to be choppy. Over to the story -
Chapter 4: Treacherous
I can't decide if it's a choice,
Getting swept away;
I hear the sound of my own voice,
Asking you to stay...
This hope is treacherous,
This daydream is dangerous-
This slope is treacherous
But I, I, I like it...
It was the day before the ball. Natsu and Lucy hardly talked to each other that morning in the guild. All they did was steal glances, blush and look away.
"Oi Natsu! You flame brain—" started Gray, on seeing him. But Natsu did not retaliate and actually ignored the ice mage's challenge to fight. He was in a state of pure bliss and joy and no one-not even Gray- could ruin it.
Meanwhile, Lucy was chatting with Mira- san at the bar. "Lucy, can I ask you something?" chimed Mira, with a slightly devious smile.
"Huh? Yeah, sure." replied a confused Lucy.
"I think you should make the move, tomorrow night." said Mira, making Lucy blush madly.
Lucy "Huh?"-ed in question, although she knew where this was headed.
"You know Natsu, Luce. He's dense and awkward. Not to mention shy when it comes to love." explained Mira, eyeing Lucy carefully, who had a blank expression on her face." It will never happen until and unless you tell him. I know that he loves you Lucy. He's too afraid to admit it. Afraid he's not good enough..."
Lucy suddenly stood up, firmly placing her palms on the counter of the bar. Her blonde bangs covered her eyes as she looked down. She whispered hoarsely, "And I'm afraid you might be wrong- again."
She turned around and dashed out of the guild hall. Mira stood there surprised and hurt at her reaction. Hurt, because both of them were so naïve and oblivious. She started after Lucy but on seeing Natsu go, stopped in her tracks. The other guild members were too busy fighting to notice Lucy, but Natsu did. He ran till he caught up with her. She had stopped near the bank of the deep river canal of Magnolia, the same place he always came. She hadn't noticed him yet, as she sat down at the edge of the bank, dipping her bare feet into the cool water.
Natsu watched her from a distance. "You gotta stop watching her from away, Natsu" he told himself. "Approach her."
He did, and he plopped himself next to Lucy. On noticing him, Lucy looked away as she tried to wipe away a tear streaming down her cheek. Natsu's mouth turned dry as he tried to say something; but no words came. He placed his hand on hers, which was placed on the grassy ground between them. Taken aback, Lucy looked at him.
"What's bothering you, eh Lucy?" he asked sincerely.
Lucy smiled in spite of herself. "Oh Natsu, whatever shall I do with you?" she thought. "I run away from you and you make me fall in love again and again. Why are you so oblivious?"
Seeing her smile, he said-"There. All I wanted to see was that goofy sun-fish smile of yours. And whatever's bothering you will be alright 'kay?" And he gave her his signature 100-watt grin.
"I don't smile like a fish! Do fish even smile? You-" she lunged forward at him, trying to punch him in the nose.
He moved away right in time and pinned her arm behind her back. Soon, they were laughing and playing like little kids. The platonic air thinned out all of a sudden when he held her by the arms and pinned her to the soft, green grass. She looked up at him, dazed and surprised.
"Natsu ...?" she breathed, as he looked into her eyes.
"Shhh Lucy..." he whispered.
Suddenly, his cheeks puffed up and he turned red, as if trying to stifle a laugh. He flipped Lucy over pointed at a young couple walking down the street, hand in hand. It was Gray and Juvia, enjoying a date.
"Bwaahahahaaa !" roared Natsu. "The stripper's in love?!" He guffawed, and Lucy kicked him hard on his thick skull and clamped his mouth shut so as to not disturb them.
"Mmmphh Uucy lemme bleeeeth!" he struggled, as the blonde giggled, taking revenge on him.
Trust him to spoil every romantic scene. As she dragged him back to the guild to prevent him from ruining Gray's date, she thought about them- Natsu and her- and smiled. She had been pining too much. It was all crystal clear now- and she had made her decision.
This hope was treacherous, but she liked it...
First of all, before I get sued, the starting lyrics are from the song Treacherous, by Taylor Swift (c) *sweat drop and goofy grin* Is this how you do it?I suggest you listen to the song...it totally tells the Nalu story! Another reason to love Tay Tay all the more! =)
Secondly, leave me a darling review pweety pweeease! *puppy dog eyes* Tell me how you liked this chapter. This is more like me.I'm not used to writing romances filled with angst, no sire!
Thanks a bunch for reading! Love,
KClare.
*edit* Guys if you noticed, I ship Gruvia. Yeah yeah, I know. Cannon moi. Anyway, I wrote a Gruvia story called Without You. Please do read it and tell me what you think! *kiss*