The following day at school, Erza was surprised when she entered the classroom. Natsu was back in his "nerdy" clothes with his big framed glasses. He was sitting in silent, staring out the window. His gaze changed when he felt a presence standing in front of him.

"Morning Mr. I never get sick." Erza smiled.

Natsu sighed in response. "You don't have to rub it in… and morning."

"Well you're the one that said you don't get sick." Erza frowned.

Realizing that Erza had a frown on, Natsu took the opportunity to tease her a little. "What's with the face? Did you miss me that much? I've only been gone for a day." Natsu smirked.

"Shut up!" Erza shouted and went back to get her seat. She couldn't hide her flustered face.

"What's with all the ruckus so early in the morning?" Lucy asked when she stopped by Natsu. "Anyways, you feeling better?" Natsu nodded in response. "Expected. You never get sick." Lucy sighed. Natsu grinned in response, flashing his true self for a second.

Whispering something to Natsu, the blonde walked up to Erza and told the redhead that she'll be sitting with Natsu today. Erza nodded and watched as her best friend made her way to the back of the room.

Erza didn't know why Lucy wanted to sit with Natsu today, but she felt uncomfortable. She kept staring at the two during class, and they seem to be closer than usual. Lucy was constantly whispering to Natsu while he just nods with a blank face. He looked at Erza for a second and the redhead quickly turned her gaze.

Erza's heart was pounding against her chest. Ever since two days ago, her mind was filled with a pink haired boy that saved her life. It was similar to back then, with Jellal. However, even though Erza admits that she may have feelings for Natsu, she was not sure if she should pursue them. What if he's Jellal 2.0? What if he breaks her heart, the same as him? Many thoughts ran through the redhead's mind as she thought about her future with Natsu, and that's only if they become a thing. She didn't even know if Natsu liked her back. Besides, it could just be a random crush and it would go away in a few days and everything will be back to normal.

Before Erza knew it, the bell had rung and the students were already making their way to their next period class. Hurrying to get up for her next class, she felt a hand on her shoulder. She turned around and her heart jumped.

"C'mon prez or we're going to be late for our next class." Natsu said before walking in front. Hurrying, she quickly caught up to Natsu.

"You know Natsu, why are you still acting like this at school? I mean, I already found out that this is not your true self. There's no need to hide it." Erza said. Natsu didn't say anything in response and just kept walking.

When they arrived to their next class, the teacher handed out their next assignment. It was the first chemistry lab of the year and it was in partners. Students were already eyeing each other, and calling dibs on who's with who.

"I can see that you guys are excited for this lab, buttttttttt… I'll be the one choosing your partners." the teacher giggled. The entire class was filled with "awws", sighs and head shaking.

"Anyways… Gray and Juvia you two will be partners."

Juvia quickly dashed towards Gray and crushed him in a bear hug. "Juvia always knew that we were meant for each other!" The blue haired girl squealed in excitement. Gray's face went from pale to purple in a matter of seconds.

"Uhhh… s-s-senseiii… can I work with Erza-a?" Gray tried his best to form words.

"I don't mind." Erza responded.

Gray was probably Erza's closest guy friend. They always have each other's back and Gray knew that Erza was a genius, and a lazy guy like him would love to free load off of her. However, his suggestion made Juvia's hold on him tighten.

"NOO! GRAY-SAMA WILL BE MINE AND MINE ALONE!" Juvia glared at the teacher. Gray's ghost can be seen leaving his body.

"Hehehehe…" The teacher sweat dropped. "Unfortunately Gray… I'm going to pair Erza with Natsu." the teacher said. That got Erza's attention.

"Since Natsu is new to the school, and Erza's the president of the student council, it would be a great choice to pair them up together. Also Gray, don't think that I don't know what you're trying to do. Last year, you always chose Erza as a partner so that you could get an easy mark." The teacher said. Gray sighed in defeat.

"Today you'll be doing the experiment in class, and then you'll take it home to do the calculations. Now move to your partner and begin."

Erza was blushing. She didn't think that in a million years that she would be partnered up with Natsu. This lab also requires them to go somewhere after school to do the calculations. Which means that they'll be spending time after school as well.

She snapped back to reality when someone sat down in front of her.

"Well… Let's get started…" Natsu mumbled.

"Right." Erza nodded.

The entire time they were doing the lab, it was kind of silent. Erza didn't know what to say to Natsu and Natsu was concentrating on the lab. If Erza didn't see Natsu in his clothes that he wore outside of school, then Natsu right now would really be like a nerd. He was carrying through the lab, and guiding Erza.

"Woah! Don't do that!" Natsu shouted while gripping on Erza's wrist. "If you mix the sulfur with the potassium chlorate, I won't be your partner anymore." Natsu mumbled. His sudden outburst caused the class to look at him.

"He's weird…" Natsu could hear his classmates whisper about him. He let go of Erza and went back to work. Erza saw this and tried to scold her classmates but Natsu stopped her.

"It's fine." Natsu said.

"But why?!" Erza responded. "Are you really not going to get along with anyone else?" Natsu didn't respond, and continued working. Erza didn't know what to say anymore. Natsu was clearly ignoring her.

The rest of the class was silent. Finishing their experiment fifteen minutes early, Natsu began working on the calculations. Erza just watched in awe. Before class was over, Natsu had finish all the calculations and handed in the assignment. Even the teacher was shocked, even if Erza was in the group.

The bell had rung, and it was now lunch time. Like every day, Erza and Natsu walked to their meeting spot with Lucy. However, this time, their walk was silent and awkward. When they arrived to their destination, Lucy was already there, but this time, there were three more guys.

"Loke, I told you already. I already like someone!" the blonde yelled at the man.

"How can you like someone other than me?!" Loke yelled.

"Loke! Even if you pursue me every day, I still won't like you so just give up!" Lucy yelled.

"How can you say that to Loke?!" One of Loke's boys interrupted.

"Loke, what should we do with her?" The other one said. Loke shook his head. "Nothing yet…"

"Listen Lucy… why don't you just give me a chance?" Loke asked politely.

"Look Loke. If Lucy doesn't want to go out with you, then just drop it." Erza said as she stepped in. Natsu followed behind her.

"Erza?" Lucy smiled.

"Hey look, it's Erza and the nerd!" Loke laughed. The two others laughed as well.

He then turned his gaze back to Lucy, and his face was menacing. "Don't tell me the one you like is that loser over there." Loke pointed at Natsu. Lucy was surprised by what he said and began to avert her gaze off of the male.

"It is isn't it?! How can I lose to a guy like him?!" Loke shouted. "What does he have that I don't?! I'm better looking and stronger than him! How is that possible?!" Loke gripped on to Lucy's wrists.

"Ow!" Lucy yelled. "You're hurting me!"

"Loke! If you don't stop this madness now, I will have you suspended!" Erza shouted as she ran towards the male. Loke's two friends ran away from the enraged president, but Loke stayed still.

"Shut up!" Loke shouted. "I'm not afraid of you Erza." Loke smirked. "I don't like how you always get in my way, so I'll teach you a lesson."

Quickly, Loke let go of Lucy and quickly formed a fist with his hand. He pulled back his fist and launched it at the redhead in front of him. Erza couldn't react fast enough to dodge the attack and she closed her eyes shut. Moments passed by, and Erza didn't feel anything. She opened her eyes and was shocked to see what had happened. Natsu had gripped onto Loke's arm with his hand and stopped the attack right before it could connect with Erza.

"Why you little…" Loke gritted his teeth. Loke's face then scrunched up in pain. "What is this strength…?" Loke shouted as Natsu began to grip his arm harder.

Natsu had a slight mark on his face. "Listen, I don't care what you do to me, but there are three things in this world that I hate." He pointed one finger up from his other hand. "Number one. Transportation, I can't stand that." He then lifted another finger up. "Number two. My friends getting hurt." Erza and Lucy began to blush. Natsu then lifted his third finger up. "And number three. The people who cause it." With that, Loke was welcomed with a bruise on the face, and a bloody nose.

A/N: I'm deeply sorry that I haven't updated in such a long time! I went to another country for a month with no computer and I just got back about five hours ago after typing this.