Chapter 6

"What?! What did you just said?! You and Natsu are what...DATING?!" blurted Levy out of a sudden in the peaceful classroom. She was transfixed by the news that her best friend just said. Sad that Juvia wasn't around with them. Everyone in class glared at Levy, annoyed by her sudden screaming. But after digesting what Levy had shouted, they turned their heads towards Lucy who was so embarrassed that she kept looking onto the ground. Their minds were full of questions and also interested of what had happened. In an instant, their paparazzi cells came to life as they looked at Lucy and Natsu.

"Pres! Is that true? Are you really dating with Natsu?" asked Laki as she pushed up her glasses.

"Natsu! Is it true?" shouted Gray as he ran to Natsu. Everyone nodded their heads in agreement to the questions asked and flew to Natsu and Lucy. Lucy frowned at the sudden movement of the class and Natsu just shrugged his shoulders, as if he knew that this will happen. "Levy-chan! Why must you..." Lucy's voice trailed off as she saw Miss Yukino and Juvia standing at the door, with their mouths opened wide. Lucy immediately know that she is in deep of trouble. No use to hide everything already!

"Everyone get back! Lucy and Natsu, stand up! Explain this!" Miss Yukino disband the crowd and walked towards the teacher's table. Juvia and Levy gave Lucy a sorry look and went back to their seats. Everyone sat upright and stared at the president and head prefect, waiting for their explanation.

"Explain what happen. This is getting more and more interesting, right class?" said Miss Yukino like a child. Her voice had a slight hint of excitement.

"Yes, Miss Yukino, we are dating. But its just yesterday, right Natsu?" replied Lucy with embarrassment. She pulled Natsu's hand to tell him to continue.

"Yes. But we engaged is not yesterday's matter right?" smirked Natsu. He decided that its time to spill all the beans out as it is just a matter of time. Everyone, including Lucy, were shocked by what he said and stared at him with their eyes wide open. Natsu just smirked at their reaction and then, he kissed Lucy on the cheek, which only makes everyone more shock. Some even dropped off their chairs and fell to the floor upon seeing what Natsu had done. Lucy just stood there rooted to the ground, stunned by Natsu's surprise kiss.

"Natsu Dragneel! You!" shout-whispered Lucy once she came back to reality. Her eyes darted around the class and including Miss Yukino, everyone was staring at them with full of curiosity. "Woooooooo..." everyone cheered with smirks on their faces. Lucy's heart beat faster and faster and her body was getting warmer and warmer. She wasn't used to this sudden attention and kept staring onto the ground. Natsu seeing her being like this, started to feel guilty about saying out they were engaged.

"Hey stop staring at her. Okay, I'll explain, alright. Yes we are dating and engaged. But the engage wasn't our decision, it was our parents'. I hope you all understand this and please, stop staring. You are making her uncomfortable." Natsu said and eyed at Gray and Gajeel, signalling them to ask the class to stop staring.

"Yea right. Guys, stop staring. They have their rights to date each other." shouted Gray and Gajeel. Everyone nodded their heads and Miss Yukino started lesson, trying to distract the class's attention from Lucy and Natsu. But although the students were looking at the board, but their attention were at the couple. Like this, the class had their no-attention-class carried out till the break.

"Hey Lucy! Such a friend are you! Why didn't you tell us?" Juvia screamed into Lucy's ears once the class ended. Lucy gave her an apologetic smile and replied, "I'm sorry. I just had no idea how to tell you..." Juvia and Levy smiled at their friend, saying its okay. Meanwhile, Gray and Gajeel slapped Natsu's back, asking why arent they informed at the first minute. They shook their heads and pretended that they were disppointed at Natsu. But Natsu just shrugged his shoulderd again and the three looked at into the classroom, seeing the three girls chatting happily. He was glad that his fiancé didn't fuss at him after class. He felt that something was amissed.

*3pm, after school*

"Did you hear about the president dating with the head prefect? THEY ARE DATING! Looks like you have no chance, my friend haha." People were gossiping about Lucy and Natsu in the corridor. Their eyes followed Lucy and Natsu every time they passed by them. Lucy wondered how it was spread to the others even though Natsu made everyone in class promise not to spread or tell anyone about anything. "Damn that Natsu! Why must he said it?" thought Lucy as she walked through the corridors uncomfortably with many eyes looking at her.

"I heard that they are engage! Oh my!" Another voice said. Having enough of it, Lucy turned her head around to the voice and glared at them, as if her eyes could spitfire. "You there! If you have the time to talk about all these, why don't you go home now and study?! And wear your tie properly! You are not suppose to wear the rings! Get it off! NOW!" screamed Lucy. Her demon mood was switched on! She looked like she can kill anyone with her eyes right now. The boys who were gossiping immediately ran off, afraid of the demon president. Others just stared at Lucy for her sudden mood. Lucy glared at each of them with her fists clenched.

"Ahhhhh! The demon pres is back! Run for your lives!" someone yelled and they zoomed off, not wanting to invite trouble for themselves. With the corridor cleared, Lucy patted her slightly hot forehead and leaned against the wall. She was tired of the gossips going around the whole school. Whenever she stepped into the Staff Room, the adults were asked her about her love life and relationship status. She was tired of repeating her words she thought she should record it and played it whenever people ask her about it. In fact, after all these, she felt a bit sick and hoped this would be over as soon as possible.

"You alright there?" asked Gajeel as he walked towards her. He was on his way to the Student Council Room to pass some information to Lucy. Lucy nodded her head and took the papers from Gajeel's hands, knowing it was for her and then walked off. The boy just looked at her walking off and sighed. "I better tell this to that spiky pink-coloured hair head." thought Gajeel.

*In the Student Council Room*

"Pres! Miss Scarlet asked for the finance booklet." Gray said immediately as Lucy stepped into the room.

"Pres! Cana is absent today. Not feeling well, I believe." Rogue assumed, as he marked the attendance.

"Pres! Lisanna came to pass this." Jet ran to Lucy, passing her a stack of papers.

Lucy nodded her head to them and sat down on her chair, feeling a little giddy. But she was not in the mood to settle the stuffs. Noticing the president not in her usual self, Laki came forward to her and asked if she's feeling well. "Just put everything on the table. I will settle it later. Keep your mouth shut for once. Or else, get lost!" yelled Lucy with her last bit of strength. Her head was aching so badly now that she need some rest straight away. The committee immediately zipped up their mouth and stop talking. Laki looked at Lucy and then walked out of the room, to the Prefects Room.

*5.15pm*

"Bye pres." Everyone waved Lucy goodbye as they walked out of the room. Lucy nodded at them and smiled weakly. She was extremely tired today and just want to go home and rest. She locked the door, strolled down the stairs to the main gate, where she met her fiance. Seeing Lucy, Natsu ran up to her with a concern look. Laki and Gajeel told him about what happened to Lucy and he is filled with guilty for spilling out the beans without telling Lucy first. "Are you okay? You look so pale." Natsu asked as he cupped Lucy's cheeks gently.

"I don't know... I just feel like resting now." Lucy replied, as she hugged Natsu, lying her head against his built chest. Natsu patted her back and kissed her on her forehead. Then, he settled Lucy in the car and drove off. He was very worried about his baby girl as she was pale and her body was more warm than usual. Meanwhile, Lucy dozed off immediately as Natsu put his jacket around her. She was too tired from facing the gossips and rumours in school that she was getting ill.

Once they reached Lucy's house, Natsu carried her to her bed and told Layla what happened. Layla called the home doctor to check on Lucy and pulled the worried Natsu out of the room. "Remember what I asked you to do? Win Lucy's heart and you will know if she have feelings for you. Told you, Lucy was in love with you. Good job, Natsu. I hope you will cherish Lucy and last long!" Layla congratulated Natsu and patted him on his shoulders. Natsu half-smiled, but his attention was at Lucy. He was very worried about Lucy as she isn't the type that would fall ill easily.

*8pm, in Lucy's room*

"Hey are you feeling better?" Want some water or food?" asked Natsu gently when he realised that Lucy had woke up. Lucy shook her sore head slightly, and looked into Natsu's worried eyes. The handsome face was filled with worry, concern and tiredness. "What happen to me?" Lucy asked weakly.

"Apparently, you are too worn out but did not get enough rest. Here, take a sip of water." Natsu replied as he hold a cup of warm water in front of Lucy. Feeling very thirsty, Lucy gulped down the whole cup of water. Natsu smiled at her and embraced her into a hug.

"I promise you that next time, I will face the gossips together with you okay? But trust me, after some few time, this will be over. But before that, you must learn to face it and not escape from it okay. You are still the demon president people respect and feared of. Make use of that. Remember, I will always be there for you, Lucy. I love you." Natsu said as he kissed Lucy on her pale pink lips. Lucy cuddled herself up in Natsu's arms and nodded her head. They enjoyed their moments together without knowing that Layla, Jude and Igneel were standing outside the room looking at them. They were grinning from ear to ear at the couple on the bed.