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Chapter 9: Blind Date!


Everyone's favorite scarlet haired friend stood right outside the fence near the entrance of the school in the morning, gripping her cell phone and tapping her foot impatiently. She would glance down to her phone's screen ever so often and glance both ways.

"Jellal, where are you?" Erza murmured. Jellal wouldn't be that stupid to make Erza Scarlet wait for someone. She made sure to let him know that the last time he made her wait.

RING, RING, RING, RING

The third to last bell began ringing, signaling students to begin going to lockers and get ready for class. Erza was not about to start messing up her attendance with a tardy even if there was still a few minutes left until it's time to head to class. She glanced both ways one last time and sighed then began walking to the entrance of the school.

Footsteps were heard behind Erza, getting louder and louder until the scarlet girl felt a hand grabbing her shoulder gently. "Erza! I'm so sorry for making you wait for me," Jellal breathed heavily, pausing to catch his breath. He knows how much she hates being late even though there may be a few minutes left.

Erza gave a small smile and punched his arm, making him stumble to the side. "Now it's okay," Erza said.

Jellal regained his balance and chuckled at her. He leaned forward and gave her a sweet and short kiss on her lips before taking her hand to start heading into the school. Erza smiled and closed her eyes in delight.


Gajeel was in his locker, pretending to be busy by looking at his awesome pictures of bands that stuck all over the locker. Gajeel had some books inside but they seemed almost dusty since he doesn't even touch them. Beside his locker was the person he was trying to act busy from, Gray. Gray was leaning against the locker next to Gajeel's, crossing his arms with a large smirk on his face.

"So?" Gray asked Gajeel.

Gajeel tried to hold back the urge of punching his face since he was 'busy' digging his hands inside the locker and pretending to be doing stuff. "So, what?" He replied.

Gray groaned. "I just told you that you should ask Levy out." Gajeel slammed his locker shut and brushed past Gray.

Gray smirked, "Is the wittle Gajeel afraid?"

Gajeel stopped in his tracks when he heard Gray.

Gray chuckled. "I thought so!" He turned to make a head start in running away but Gajeel's hand took his shoulder before he did.

"Listen, idiot. I told you already and I'll repeat it slow so your little brain can process it. Not. Yet. I'm not gonna ask her out yet." Gajeel slowly said.

Gray raised an eyebrow. "Then when? Come on, Gajeel. You know that those two are chasing her around already."

Gajeel rolled his eyes. "I know. But she doesn't like them. They are way to annoying and I would make sure their mouths keep shut. Besides, I've got an idea to tell her how I feel."

Gray smirked, "What is this idea?"

Gajeel grinned. "Gihihihi, you can help me. You know more about this romance crap than I do."

Gray folded his arms. "What makes you think that?"

Gajeel nodded once towards Juvia who was apparently hiding behind the lockers and peeking at Gray. Gray's eyes widened when he noticed her and moved out of her line of sight. Juvia was too busy in her dream world to notice that they caught her or hide.

"She doesn't prove anything but I'll still help you, I guess." Gray shrugged, stuffing his hands in his pockets. Gajeel grinned and walked away with Gray. "I swear, that girl is obsessed with me…" Gray shook his head.

Juvia watched them and she sighed, leaning her back against the lockers. Gray-sama, you will be Juvia's one day. Juvia swears, Juvia thought. She clutched the strap of her backpack and walked the opposite direction to her class with determination in her eyes.

Lucy had her head stuck in a book when he bumped Juvia with her shoulder. She gasped, "Oh! Juvia, I'm so sorry!"

Juvia shook her head, smiling and continued walking with determined eyes. Lucy smiled, watching her walk away. "Huh, Juvia smiled at me for once," she commented to herself then stuck her head in her book again and continued walking down the hallway, occasionally receiving waves from students she knew which she returned a smile.

Natsu watched Lucy walked passed him from his locker and sighed when she was out of sight.

"Dude, just do it."

Natsu rolled his eyes at his 'friend's' statement. "As if it's that easy."

"Tsk, if you don't do it, then I certainly will."

Natsu snapped his head at him, scowling at that his blued haired, cocky friend. "Do that and you won't have teeth," Natsu threatened.

"Hah! I was just kidding! Besides, I have a date already tonight and I'm not a big fan of drama." He smirked and crossed his arms as he watched a blonde girl walk passed them.

Natsu huffed and slammed his locker shut. "Yeah, Bora. Nobody wants to deal with a girl crying their eyes out for you cheating on her." He sarcastically said.

"Exactly! This is why I'm your friend, Pinky. You get me." Bora slung his arm around Natsu's shoulder.

Natsu shoved him away. "Whatever, just don't drag me into your little player life."

Bora smirked, "Not even if I can hook you up?"

Natsu stared at him for a couple seconds when his jaw dropped. Bora burst out laughing at his reaction. "Bora! Why the hell are you going to hook me up with someone!"

Bora wiped a tear away as he stopped laughing and placed a hand on his shoulder. "Look. Men need women. You obviously don't have the balls to ask a girl out so I helped by setting it up! Your welcome!" He grinned proudly.

Natsu groaned. "Are you serious?!"

"Yup! And she can't be stood up, she doesn't take that nicely." Bora winked.

Natsu growled, "Bora! I never even agreed to this!"

Bora shrugged. ""Not like I'm asking you to have sex with her or anything. It's just a date. If you don't get interested in her, whatever but this could be good for you."

Natsu sighed in defeat knowing that it's true. If he didn't like her, he won't have to go out with her ever again and it's not like he's gonna kiss her or do something with her on the first time. He only hopes this girl isn't someone he will dislike. "Fine… but don't ever set me up with someone unless I ask. Got it?"

Bora pumped his fists in the air. "Woo!"

"So when is it?"

"February fourteenth. Next week to be exact." Bora smirked. Natsu gaped in disbelief.

"On Valentine's day!? Of all days why that one?" Natsu yelled.

"Chill out! That was what your date wanted." Bora shrugged.

Natsu sighed. "I was sort of planning on something else." He muttered, hanging his head.

Bora patted his back. "Sorry loverboy. You can still make a girl happy on Valentine's day at least." He winked at Natsu.

"So is the girl someone I know?" Natsu asked.

"I'm pretty sure you don't know her. She only knows how you look like since I gave her a picture of you. But she's a real cutie. Trust me, you won't regret it." Bora smiled.

Natsu folded his arms. "I'm still against this blind date."

Bora shrugged. "Whatever. You don't have to tell anyone anyways. Odds are, Lucy will probably be doing something with someone dude."

Natsu frowned at this which Bora noticed and patted his back again in reassurance. "You know, I could try to convince her that she likes you too." Bora smirked.

Natsu rolled his eyes. "I'm a bit afraid of what you might say to her."

Bora laughed. "What! You don't trust me? I'm hurt!" He clutched his chest dramatically.

Natsu huffed and heard the second to last bell meaning it's time to start heading to class. Bora and Natsu started walking down the hallway and Bora informing Natsu of the blind date with the girl.


"Hi Lucy-chan!" The petite blue haired girl strolled towards Lucy on the way to class.

"Hey Levy-chan." Lucy looked up from her book and smiled.

Levy gasped when she saw her book. "Daybreak! That's a great book. I'm almost done with it."

Lucy grinned at her Reading Buddy. "I know right! It's so good. I feel like it has such a deep meaning to the story though. This is why I love the author, genius writing!"

Levy giggled. "Totally. By the way, what are you doing for Valentine's day?" She nudged Lucy, waggling her eyebrows.

Lucy chuckled. "Some guys asked me out but I kinda want to stay away from any boyfriends for a while. I really wanna focus on school since after what Loke did, my grades have been slipping. I don't wanna upset dad."

"Aww! I was hopping Natsu would have asked you." Levy smirked.

Red spread to Lucy's cheeks. "Levy-chan! Natsu and I are only friends."

Levy rolled her eyes, waving her hand. "Yeah yeah, save the excuses."

Lucy sighed, "Whatever floats your boat Levy. But as I said, Natsu and I are friends." Lucy slowed said, emphasizing 'friends'.

"Uh huh." Levy smirked.

Lucy shook her head at her friend's imagination. "Natsu is a good guy but I don't see him as a love interest. He's like a best friend."

Levy pouted. "So much for NaLu…" She muttered.

"Eh?"

Levy smirked. "Ship name for you and Natsu."

Lucy laughed at Levy. "You and your strange ships."

Levy grinned. "That's not all, I figured out your baby's name! Nashi!"

Lucy looked at Levy in bewilderment. "Our baby name? I think you're taking this a bit to far."

Levy shook her head. "Nope! It's perfect! Nashi means hasn't happened yet like you and Natsu!"

"You should just stick to reading, Levy…" Lucy said.

Levy giggled. "Oh well! Your loss."

"What about you and Gajeel?" Lucy asked.

Levy froze in surprise. Lucy smirked at her reaction. "W-What do you mean?"

"Are you going to be with Gajeel for Valentine's day?" The blonde asked.

Levy stared down at the floor to hide her red face. "No, why would you ask that?"

Lucy shrugged. "I don't know. Something told me that you and Gajeel would get together."

"N-No… that's not true." Levy shyly said.

Lucy giggled. "Sure, Levy-chan."

Levy pouted. The girls arrived to their classes and waved to each other goodbye. Lucy sat at her usual seat next to her friends but couldn't help and think about a certain pink boy that Levy had to mention. As if Natsu would like me. Lucy thought and giggled to herself. NaLu, huh. Sounds cute.


Wasn't that cute! So that was a little of an introduction to the present and future couples.

Who do you guys think is the girl that Natsu will be going on a blind date with?

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