A/N: So disregard that last chapter. Like seriously. I think I was drunk or something when I wrote it. The whole Natsu x Minerva plotline is NOT happening. Like at all. Nope. Nada. Zilch. Anyway as far as Akuma x Lucy goes, while I can say they will never get together, I can say that Akuma is part of some of the drama that will go down in the whole road to the final NaLu get together.
Tohka123: Thank you. Like honestly your review made me turn this entire thing around. I hope this one is more satisfactory, I feel like it is. I know you weren't trying to flame me, and I respect your opinion highly believe me. Review so I know what you think of this one.
Dihan: Trust me I know lol that's why I tried to do a bit of reform.
Anyway enjoy this redo.
THIS IS THE TRUE CHAPTER 9!
Natsu's POV
Gray's House; Sunday, January 20th
3PM
"You wanted to what?!" Gray exclaimed as I told him of the events that had transpired between Lucy and I today.
"Yeah, I wanted to kiss her," I said, my voice quiet as I remembered how close the blonde's lips had been to mine.
I heard Gray sigh a bit, "Dude, this is major. So do you like her or something?" He questioned.
I shook my head, "I think it was just a heat of the moment kind of thing. Sure, she's pretty and nice but I don't think about her like that. We are just friends and I think that is all we will ever be," I explained, leaning back against the couch.
"Whatever you say man," I rolled my eyes at Gray's tone as if he didn't believe what I said.. but I kept quiet. I wasn't going to debate this with my best friend.
"Speaking of girls, how are things with Juvia?" And I laughed as I saw Gray's expression change from serious to nervous in about two seconds.
"What do you m-mean?" He stuttered, his face redder than a tomato.
I smirked, "You know damn well what I mean. You've been spending a ton of time with her lately, so I know you like her," and my suspicions were confirmed as Gray shifted uncomfortably.
"So what if I do?" He said, trying to play it cool.
I rolled my eyes, "Bro, don't even trip. I'm happy for you man if she makes you happy," I said, and at those words, Gray seemed to relax a little.
"So what do you want to do?" I asked, starting to feel a bit bored.
Gray handed me on of the Xbox controllers, "Zombies?" He asked, his eyes light with a challenge.
"Zombies," I replied with a grin. And soon the console was on and we were staying zombies left and right.
Lucy's POV
Lucy's House; Sunday, January 20th
4pm
"Are you alright, Lucy?" I turned as Erza addressed me from her spot on the couch, "you've hardly spoken since I got here,"
I shrugged, "I don't know," was all I could muster, as I felt like I didn't have much strength.
"What's wrong?" The redhead asked, her voice full of concern.
I sighed, "Just everything with Natsu! He went from being my enemy to my crush in the course of a month! How the hell does something like that happen anyway? Every time I'm around him, my heart starts to race. I catch little glances at him when he's not looking and when he speaks, his voice just makes me melt. I've never liked someone this bad before and I don't know what to do! Natsu and I just started becoming friends and I don't want to throw it all away by making things awkward by confessing!" I ranted, feeling the pain in my chest clench a bit tigher.
"I don't know what to say," Erza replied and I could tell by her tone that she felt a bit guilty.
"It's alright… I'll figure something out," I said, "but I didn't invite you over just so you could watch me mope around… let's go to the mall," I suggested, knowing that the mall was Erza's favorite place because it had that little cake shop that contained her favorite strawberry cake.
Erza smiled, "Sure thing! Let's go," she said, and soon we were off to the mall. Once we arrived, the first thing we did was head to the cake shop so Erza could buy a few of the strawberry cakes that she adored.
When we entered, we were greeted by a boy with spiky purple hair and electric blue eyes, "Welcome ladies, what can I get for you?" He spoke in a calm voice that somehow soothed me.
Erza grinned, "I'll take three boxes of your strawberry cake!" She exclaimed.
The boy grinned, "Sure thing. Anything for you?" He turned to look at me, and I felt a little warm as his eyes were actually kind of pretty.
I shook my head, "No thank you," I said, returning his smile.
"Your total is $18.76" he said, and he reached out to take the $20 bill that Erza handed him, and he gave her the change.
"Just give me a second to get your cake," he said, and he disappeared into the back of store.
Erza looked over at me, "He was super cute," she said, her face a bit flushed.
I nodded, "Right? His eyes were really gorgeous," I said, "but not as attractive as Natsu's" I thought to myself.
After a few moments, the boy was back with a bag that contained the cake boxes, "Here you go, miss," he said, handing Erza the bag.
She smiled as she took it, "Thank you!" She exclaimed and she turned to the door and exited the store with me in tow.
As we exited the store, Erza checked her phone and look of panic spread across her face, "Shit! I'm going to be late for work! I've got to go, sorry Lucy," she said, "can we meet up maybe when I get off?" And I nodded, giving her a quick hug before she ran off.
"That Erza, always cutting things too close," I said quietly to my self, and I giggled a bit as I watched the redhead rush through the mall, trying to get to the nearest exit. Not ready to walk home yet, I took a seat at one of the tables that was in the small food court nearby.
"Mind if I sit with you?" I turned as I thought I recognized the voice and sure enough it was the boy from the cake shop.
"Um sure," I said, unsure as to why this boy would want to sit with a total stranger.
He sat down, "Sorry, it's my break right now and I just figured I could sit with someone who I've at least conversed with a bit," he said, smiling a bit.
I relaxed a bit once I knew his intentions weren't bad, "I understand. I'm Lucy by the way, Lucy Heartfilia," I said, and I extended my hand to shake his.
He grinned, his toothy grin similar to Natsu's, "I'm Akuma, Akuma Valdragon," he replied, shaking my hand.
"I've never seen you in the cake shop before, are you new in town?" I asked, letting go of his hand.
He nodded, "Yeah, I just moved her a week ago actually. My mom got a job offer at one of the corporations downtown so we moved here. I'm attending Sabertooth High right now, what about you?" He asked, his eyes alight with curiosity.
"I'm actually kind of new also, I moved here about a month ago. I go to Fairy Tail High," I said happily.
"Really? I was going to go the Fairy Tail, but they told me that it was too late in the year," he said.
"That's weird," I replied, wondering why they had let me in but not him.
Akuma shrugged, "Oh well, Sabertooth is pretty cool though. I really like the music classes they have there," he said, smiling a bit as it was clear that music made him happy.
"Music? Do you play anything?" I asked.
Akuma nodded, "Yeah, actually a few of the guys in Sabertooth invited me to join their band as a bass guitarist. We actually have a concert coming up here in two weeks… would you want to come?" He asked, continuing to smile at me.
"Sure thing! It sounds fun," I smiled back, "what kind of music do you play?"
"We do rock covers," Akuma said, "but we are trying to write our own song,"
"That's really cool! I can't wait to hear it," and the boy grinned at my comment.
"Well I've got to get back to work, but I'll see you around?" He said, standing up.
I nodded, "Sure thing! Here's my number, text me," I said, jotting down my number for him.
He smiled, "Well see you later, Lucy," he said, and he walked back towards the cake shop.
"I just made a new friend," I whispered to myself, feeling a little excited.
Natsu's POV
Natsu's House; Sunday, January 20th
9PM
I had left Gray's a little while ago because he had to go work a late shift at work a little while ago. Part of me had wanted to go back to Lucy's but I knew I couldn't spend all of my time with her.
"So do you like her or what?" Gray's words echoed in my mind. Did I like Lucy? I honestly didn't know... I mean sure we were friends but could there possibly be more between us? Lucy was always kind to me, even when I treated her like shit... and when she tackled me in the snow and our eyes connected, it was like we were in another universe. They way she looked at me in that moment reflected exactly how I was feeling on the inside. Could Lucy have fallen for me? And the even bigger question is am I falling for her?
"FUCK! Why is this so confusing?" I shouted, rubbing the sides of my temple with my fingers. In an attempt to calm myself, I decided to go take a hot shower, hoping that maybe the hot water would relax me a bit. I walked into the restroom and stripped off my clothes and ran the hot water and stepped inside... and while I thought the shower would help me get my mind off Lucy, all I could think about was the beautiful blonde and how I couldn't wait to see her again.
Meanwhile
Lucy's POV
"It's already 9pm?" I wondered aloud as I looked at the clock. I took out my phone, wondering who would still be up that I could talk to. I then remembered that I hadn't texted Natsu back like I had told him earlier that I would. Scrolling through my contacts, I found Natsu's and clicked call. I sat there as it rang a few times and then went to voicemail.
"Hey Natsu, it's Lucy," I said after the beep, "just figured I'd call and see if we could talk. I'm kind of bored. Anyway sorry if I caught you at a bad time. Just give me a call or text me when you can," and I hung up the phone, sighing as I sat it down.
My eyes had just started to close as I heard my phone buzz, "That was quick,"
I said and I picked up my phone, expecting to see a text from Natsu, but instead it was a text from an unsaved number.
I read the message;
Hey Lucy, it's Akuma.
I replied back;
Hey what's up?
After a few seconds the phone buzzed;
Nothing much just got off of work :P what about you?
I typed out my reply;
Just laying around, bored.
His reply came in;
Sorry to hear that. Want to hang out?
I thought about and I decided it sounded like fun;
Sure thing. Meet you at Sakura Park in 15?
The reply came instantly;
Sure :)
I smiled and began shuffling around trying to find something appropriate to put on. Soon I decided on a pair of sweats and a white hoodie. I went upstairs and as soon as I opened the door, I was greeted by a boy with blue hair and a red tattoo on his face.
"Are you Lucy Heartfilia?" He questioned, his tone laced with panic.
"Yes why?" I replied to the strange man.
"I need you to come with me, something happened to Erza and now she's in the hospital," he said. I nodded, too shocked to say anything and I followed the guy out to his car and we hopped in. The whole ride to the hospital was silent and all I could think about was if Erza was okay or not. Why do bad things just seem to keep happening?
A/N: God hopefully this was better than the first edit *cough* trainwreck *cough*
Also I introduced one of my ocs Akuma, he's a sweetie isn't he? Don't worry, this is still a NaLu fic, and no I don't plan on expanding a romantic relationship between Akuma and Lucy; I merely added him as a support character.
Hope you guys enjoyed! See you around for the next chapter!
