Hey guys, Nikki here! I'm so sorry I haven't updated in about a month or two! Life's been hectic, to say the least. My grades were terrible last quarter and I got in a bit of trouble for it and then I had midterms which took up a bit of my time.
I've had this chapter typed up on my phone but just haven't found the time to update and I'm terribly sorry for making everyone wait so long for this chapter! Reviews give me more motivation to write more, if that helps? c; Anyway, enjoy and I'll hopefully be back to updating quicker!
HOT 'N COLD
"You wanted to meet me?" The blonde asked timidly, stepping up to the male before her. The moon was high in the dark blue sky, the stars twinkling softly. She noticed them on her way here and remembered think they were a rather romantic backdrop...
"Yeah, thanks for coming." His voice was husky, rough and it sent the lightest of shivers down her spine.
"No problem, Natsu." She eyed him, a million thoughts running through her head. What was the purpose of this impromptu meeting? Did he have something up his sleeve or did he just want to see her? Anything could happen with this guy. He always kept her on her toes.
"I..." He seemed at a loss for words and she giggled at this. It was cute, especially what with the face he made when thinking. "I remembered something." She blinked, curiosity rising in her body. It consumed her like a wild fire and she was almost aching to hear what he had remembered.
"Yeah?" Her tone was questioning, a dash of worry evident although she tried to mask it to the best of her ability. He could say anything and most of the things he was capable of saying weren't very good...
"You... You like the starts." Her chocolate brown eyes widened and a soft gasp was drawn from her lips. He... remembered her telling him that?! It had been ages since that day! They were only six when she had confessed her love of stars and space to him. The constellations never ceased to amaze her and she was constantly captivated by the vastness of the world up there. In space, there were so many possibilities and the galaxies that could exist were endless!
"So, I figured we could look at them together." His uncertain voice broke her train of thought and she blinked, looking over at him While she was preoccupied with the thoughts in her mind, he had made his way over to a blanket just big enough for the two of them. It was laid out beside a small telescope and excitement quickly took over.
"Natsu, I... I don't know what to say..." She started, causing him to pause and look at her with worried eyes. "This is the sweetest thing anyone has ever done for me," The blonde finished. He released the breath he hadn't known he had been holding before offering a hand to her. The bright smile on her lips expressed what words seemed unable to do.
They laid together for a while, watching the stars twinkle above them. Lucy pointed out different constellations to him, never ceasing to shock him with just how much she knew about the stars. The entire time, their hands were intertwined.
"Why'd you do all this, Natsu?" She couldn't help but ask. It was the only question on her mind. Why? What was the meaning of doing this? Looking up at the pink haired male, she watched as he sighed and looked down at her, their eyes locking on one another.
"I wanted to make you smile, Lucy." He hadn't called her that in a while, she noted. Nodding, she snuggled closer and sighed softly. This was a good night and doubted that anything could ruin it.
"Looky here, two love birds!" She spoke too soon, from the look of things. Natsu darted up, his upper lip curling into the fiercest scowl she had ever seen him make. There, in all her self-proclaimed glory, stood Lisanna with the biggest smirk adorning her face.
"What do you want?" Got tired of rolling around in Bixlow's bed?" Natsu growled and Lucy couldn't help but flinch. She knew things had gone completely sour between them, but the way he regarded her was rather harsh and just... not him.
"I'm afraid so. I'd enjoy your bed again, Natsu! But, sadly, it's currently filled by the prostitute beside you," The white haired girl's gaze moved to Lucy and the smirk grew. "Turned out to be just like your mother, huh, Lucy?" The in question growled lowly. No one brought up her mother, ever.
"Shut up, you bitch." She snapped, getting to her feet. Natsu stepped back slightly and the girl beside him advanced on Lisanna. The two were quick to get chest to chest, Lisanna grinning like a Cheshire Cat as Lucy scowled.
"Bitch? Oh damn, does the little slut actually have some fight in her? Now this I gotta see!" Lucy turned her head to see Flare approaching, Minerva eagerly by her side. 'Great, these two,' Lucy thought, turning her steely glare on the two girls.
"She won't have any left once we're done with her." They had cornered her now, the three surrounding her with little effort. Minerva had quickly reached out to pull at the blonde's hair, yanking her closer. "I'm just so jealous of how silky your hair is! Mind if I shave it off?" Lucy yelped and kicked out, managing to get the girl right in the shin. Her grip slackened and Lucy moved away, right into the arms of Flare. Her arms were pinned closely to her sides and it didn't take long for Lisanna to close the distance between her and Lucy. Taking advantage of the blonde's helpless state, she aimed a punch for Lucy's stomach. The wind was knocked out of her and she struggled to breathe, tears forming at the corners of her eyes. She screamed, desperately calling out for Natsu as she wiggled against Flare's vice grip.
"He ran, Lucy. He left you behind like a used whore. How does that feel? Knowing the guy you like abandoned you in your time of need?" Lisanna hissed. Lucy could clearly pick up the venom dripping from every word Lisanna managed to spew at her. The cheerleader reached out to slap her across the face and Minerva grinned. It wasn't even a minute after the stinging set in that she saw Minerva moving closer with her claw-like nails aiming right for her other cheek. The black haired girl missed her cheek and swiped the entire length of her face, creating some shallow cuts and one deep cut that ran right over her eye. She heard their piercing laughter and she felt hot tears fall from her glassy eyes, stinging the cuts they came into contact with.
"What the hell do you think you're doing?" A voice rang out, male and obviously concerned. Flare gasped and quickly dropped Lucy, the girl scrambling to land on her feet with no success. She did, however, manage to twist one of her ankles. Another hiss of pain slipped from her lips and she crumpled onto her knees, becoming a sobbing heap as the three girls fled. The male, her savior, approached with hurried steps. His voice sounded so familiar...
"Lucy, are you ok?" Looking up with teary eyes, she saw the concerned face of Loki. He quickly scooped her up into his arms and cradled her against his chest. "What the hell were you doing out by yourself?" She trembled in his arms, tears falling down her face with ease.
"I-I was wi-wish N-Natsu and h-he didn't s-s-stop them!" She wailed, curling parts of his shirt up into her first as she sobbed on his chest. A low growl rumbled in his chest and he held her closer.
"I'll kill him for abandoning you, Lucy." She nodded gently, whimpering. "Now let's get you to the hospital. I'll call Levy when we get there to have her pick you up once you've been checked out," Loki informed her before hurrying off in the direction of the hospital. What he had just witnessed replayed over and over in his head and a single thought was on his mind... Why the hell hadn't Natsu done anything?
