Chapter 6

Last chapter of the day, and I'm hungry.

Damn it.

Have you ever just like hit your foot against the corner of a chair or table or something and just yelped the "f" word? I did that like twenty times today XD

I need holy water.

You guys may or may not hate me after this chapter. Express your frustration at me in a review after you read :D

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It was a sunny, partially cloudy evening in Magnolia. People chatting as they walked to their destination, kids playing and screaming in delight at playgrounds, and the Fairy Tail guild just a hop, skip, and a jump away.

This is where Lisanna and Natsu as little eight year olds were playing around. Laughing and giggling, they stopped to catch their breath.

"Hey Natsu?" Lisanna called.

Panting heavily, Natsu answered with a breathy, "Yeah?"

"I wanna show you something. Follow me." Lisanna said as she started walking to the guild doors.

After catching his breath, he hurried after her, falling into step beside her as they walked on the sidewalk to the unknown destination. As they walked, they talked and giggled.

Lisanna led Natsu to a large hill a few minutes away from the park. She sat down and patted the seat next to her, gesturing for Natsu to sit as well. The duo awed at the sight before them.

The sun began to set, filling the sky with orange, yellow, and pink hues. The sun slowly sunk down past the horizon, leaving some purple and blue colors behind, signaling that nighttime was coming.

After the sun had set, the stars and moon appeared in the sky, giving off an eerie light.

"Hey, Natsu?" Lisanna whispered.

"Yeah?" Natsu asked, not breaking his gaze from the sky.

"Promise me something?"

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"Um, excuse me Lucy. Can I talk to you for a sec?" Lisanna said as she tapped the blonde's shoulder.

Lucy jumped slightly, receiving an apologetic smile from the white-haired teen. "S-Sure…" She stuttered.

Before Lisanna came over, Lucy was sitting by herself, reading the same book she read yesterday. She wasn't even sitting with Levy, and that didn't go unnoticed by the guild.

Lucy got up and followed Lisanna outside. When they got a good distance away, Lisanna turned around and folded her arms behind her. "So how long?" She asked suddenly.

Lucy blinked in confusion. "Huh?"

"How long have you liked Natsu?" Lisanna rephrased.

Lucy's jaw dropped and froze in astonishment. After a few seconds, she said, "How'd you know?" She didn't bother denying it.

"I saw what happened on the train and I overheard you talking to Levy a few nights ago at Fairy Hills."

Lucy felt a surge of anger in her chest but suppressed it. She felt that her privacy was violated. But she kept the same bored expression on her face; disinterest in her eyes.

"I'm not sure when, it just happened." She said in a monotone voice.

Lisanna faltered a bit at the sound of her voice. "Well, I'm not going to tell you to stay away from him, because you guys are best friends and I don't want to hurt that. But all I'm asking is for some friendly competition." When she saw the confused look in Lucy's eye, she continued. "Natsu doesn't look at me like he looks at you, Lucy. There's something in his eyes when he looks at you; like he's conflicted or something. He may or may not have feelings for you." Lucy flinched at the last sentence.

"All I'm saying is that we make a deal. We're not technically "competing" for his affection. It's that whether he chooses me or you, we will support each other fully and unconditionally. Deal?" Lisanna held out her hand.

Lucy glanced back from Lisanna's hand to her eyes for a few seconds before she took her hand and shook it. "Deal."

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It was night time and Lucy was brushing her teeth, already changed into her pajamas. When she was done she washed her face and walked back to her bedroom. She yelped in surprise when she found Natsu sitting Indian-style on her bed, looking dead serious, with no Happy.

This happens way too often, she thought. Whatever you do, don't stutter. "N-Natsu? W-What are you doing here?" She mentally face palmed herself.

"I need to talk to you." He said.

"O-Okay." Lucy said as Natsu got up stood in front of her.

"Why are you avoiding me?" He asked with a pained look.

Lucy felt complicated and mixed feelings rush into her heart. She brushed them off and said in a quiet voice, "I can't tell you…"

Natsu looked more hurt than before. "Why not?"

"It's personal…"

"We're best friends, Lucy! Why won't you tell me?"

"I don't want to hurt you." Lucy said, slightly raising her voice.

"Even if it does, you should still be able to tell me!"

"I just can't!"

"Why?!" Natsu shouted. Lucy flinched at the sound. Natsu saw this, and said in a quieter voice, "I thought we were friends…"

A surge of anger rushed into Lucy. "Real friends would know when to give the other some space!"

"Real friends would tell each other anything!" Natsu yelled right back. He brushed past Lucy and walked a couple steps before stopping and cupping his face in his hands, rubbing his eyes.

Lucy felt tears stream down her cheeks and she walked up to Natsu, looping her arms around his waist in a tight embrace. Natsu stiffened at the contact, but relaxed into it as he slumped his shoulders. Lucy's tears soaked into the back of Natsu's vest (shirt? idk). Natsu, feeling the wetness, turned around and wiped Lucy's tears away. Her arms looped around his neck as his arms looped around her waist. They hugged each other in reassurance that they would always be best friends.

They pulled away slightly, gazing into each other's eyes. Before they knew what was happening, they started leaning in slowly; not breaking eye contact.

They closed their eyes when their lips met and molded together perfectly. The kiss turned into a heated make out session. They were in perfect sync as smacking sounds and heavy breathing filled the room.

Maybe I already won, Lucy thought. Lisanna's name only lingered in her head for a few seconds until her eyes snapped open and she jumped back, breaking the kiss.

Lucy blushed furiously as she avoided looking at Natsu. Natsu was also beet red; his eyes widened and his hand was in a fist over his mouth, astounded by what they did. Flustered, Natsu said, "I-I'm gonna g-go…" He said before rushing to the door, walking out the apartment, and closing it behind him.

Lucy stared at the door, unconsciously taking steps back until she reached her bed and fell on it. Tears escaped her eyes and cascaded down her cheeks endlessly.

Maybe she didn't win after all.

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Binge-writing day: complete :D

..Please don't hate me after this chapter. Instead of hating it, relish in the fact that they finally kissed :D

…and Natsu fled the scene…but let's forget about that for now XD

QOTD: What's your favorite color?

Mine is blue :D