Lucy's POV

"Sweet home Alabama!" Natsu obnoxiously sang with the radio of our rental car as we drove to the beach.

"Natsu, be quiet." I warned him.

"Where the skies are so blue!" He sings with his eyes closed.

"Natsu. Last warning."

He looked at me and grinned as the words approached.

"SWEET HOME ALABAMA!"

I jerked the wheel to the right in one sudden movement and Natsu hit his head forcefully on the window.

"DAMN IT, NATSU! SHUT TH HELL UP!"

"WHAT THE FUCK, LUCY? THAT HURT!"

"WE HAVE LESS THAN TEN MINUTES LEFT AND I WANT TO SPEND IT QUIETLY!"

"FINE! AT LEAST I WONT HAVE TO LISTEN TO YOUR ANNOYING VOICE!"

"LIKEWISE!"

"Who the fuck even says likewise anymore?" Natsu said with confusion.

"I the fuck do!" I yelled, still pissed at the annoying voice comment.

Awkward silence.

I sighed and got back into the lane and began driving again.


5 minutes later

Tap, tap. Tap-pity tap tap.

I looked over to the passenger seat, only to find the pink haired idiot tapping rhythmically on the dashboard.

"Five minutes, Natsu. Five minutes of silence." I told dead quiet with my eyes dark.

He gulped, "Yes, ma'am."


Natsu's POV

I jumped excitedly out of the car, "FREEDOM!"

Out of the corner of my eyes, I saw Lucy roll her eyes, but who cares- she doesn't know of my killer car sickness. Seriously, even with years and years of training, I can still feel the urge to vomit every time I'm on any form of transportation. Thankfully, only Titania and The She-Devil, know of my weakness.

I kissed the ground out of pure joy. "I...I think... I think I'm in love." I announced dramatically.

Lucy sighed, "I'm going to change." She looked around for a moment before pointing to a large tree by the water. "I'll meet you over there, kay?"

"Yeah, okay." I mumbled into the ground without looking up.


Lucy's POV

'Damn it, Natsu! Where are you?' I thought while searching for that palm tree. Just after I brought out my phone to text him, I found the tree that overlooked the beach and brought shade to the incomers, on top of that, I saw a tuff of pink hair sticking out from behind the tree.

I approached the tree with a bright smile on my face. I felt a little guilty for taking a break so early in the mission, but the day was just perfect. I truly believed not a thing in this world could ruin today. Until I reached the peaceful palm tree.

Natsu and a beautiful woman with dark brown hair stood entangled in each others arms, deep in a passionate make out- seconds away from ripping each others clothes off. "Natsu." she whispered, staring wide at me -not bothering to stop her hot kisses from traveling down his neck. "Canaaa." He moaned back, oblivious of my presence- much less of my gaping mouth and horrified state.

'I'm gonna punch her in the face. Break her nose. Punch her in the face. Break her nose. Punch her. Break her nose. Punch her. Break her nose.' I repeat in my head, my fists clenching until they turn white. I take a step to do just that, but the girl in me completely breaks down. I can't hold back the sobs from coming as I turn and run while chocking on my own pathetic tears.

"Lucy!" He yells desperately, but I can't bring myself to stop and speak to him. I was ashamed and hurt. I was ashamed for crying and... just plain hurt. Hurt even though he isn't mine. Hurt even though he's the same jackass who left me at the airport. Hurt because he's still the same person who carried me through the night without a seconds hesitation. So I run. I push my legs sore until I'm lost and my lungs burn and my throat dries. Still, the tears come. The tears come and I'm not able to stop them. Thus, I sit down against an old shop and bawl my stupid, girly, eyes out as I scream into the night.

'Damn it, Natsu! Why do you do this to me?' I think, but this time, it's under less than pleasant circumstances.


Natsu's POV

I messed up. I messed up bad.

"Natsu! Natsu, who was that?!" Cana yells at me, but I can barely hear her- I'm too busy staring at Lucy's retreating figure. I remember with a start, the feeling of guilt when I led the amazingly beautiful girl behind the tree and telling myself repetitively that Lucy didn't own me. I remember all my self control falling away from me when her lips touched mine. Most importantly, I remember the sound of Lucy broken voice and her hurt gasp.

"Natsu!" Cana shrieks. I break out of thought and turn back to her. She huffs and flips her hair then smiles slyly at me. "Are we gonna let her ruin our fun?" She asks with innocence.

I look at her darkly. "Get out of here."

She scoffs and furrows her eyebrows. "I didn't think yo-"

"Get the hell out of here!" I snap, angry at both myself and this woman.

She rolls her eyes and walks away (unsuccessfully) trying to hide her embarrassment.

'I'm so sorry, Lucy.' I repeat in my head as I lean against the tree.

For hours I sit there, drowning in my own sorrow as darkness comes. At midnight, I feel a buzz come from my phone. I open it hopefully, only to find four disgusting words: I'm taking a cab.

I put my forehead against the tree, "I'm so sorry, Lucy." I whisper to myself.


Lucy's POV

I give a two finger wave to the cab driver as he disappears. All of a sudden, the hairs on the back of my neck stand up. I begin to fall to the ground, but I hear the distinct sound of a gun cocking and I freeze. As I look towards the gun, someone puts me in a headlock. The headlock itself is easy to get out of, but then I hear a voice that makes me stagger back. A deep, oily voice that makes me want to break down. I suddenly feel useless and have the urge to cry. I pray to God he doesn't recognize me with the dark surrounding us.

Light rushes over me and I sigh in relief as I see our rental car drive towards me.

"Shit!" the man with the gun yells.

"Friday, midnight 6508 Sabortooth Street." He whispers in my ear. "Unless you want to be turned in, be there." He lets go of me and the butt of a gun slams into the back of my head. As unconsciousness takes me over, I prepare for the impact, but it never comes. Instead I feel two large hands barely catch me. Just before I slip away, I look up into the onyx eyes of my savior and whisper a single name, "Jiemma."


Natsu's POV

"Jiemma?! Who the hell is Jiemma?!" I ask as I check our apartment for any hints of breaking and entering. Next to me, Lucy lay on the couch looking like she's about to throw up.

"I- I don't know." She says says while avoiding my gaze.

"Lucy!" I yell sternly, "Who the fuck is Jiemma."

She turns and glares at me before averting her gaze again. "I already told you. I don't know!"

"Lucy, you said his name before you went down." I stride to her and in a heartbeat, I'm holding her chin firmly, making her face me. "Stop lying to me."

"I'm no-!"

"Look at me." Her soft, brown eyes turn slowly towards me. "Will this information help on the case?"

"No...Maybe. I don't know!" She blurts and puts her head in her hands

"Lucy, right know our top priority is this case. If you know anything that can help us, you need to speak up."

She looks away and winces."I- I can't. I'm sorry."

"Lucy, you vowed to put to give your life to the FTSA if needed. Right now, I need to know who Jiemma is and what you know about him."

She lifts her head up to me and stares me in the eyes. Her face is streaked with tears that I didn't know were falling. "Jiemma is a very bad man." She says while looking down. "He is also the... let's say, vice president, of the Big Bang." I open my mouth to speak, but she cuts me off. "Don't ask how I know, not now at least."

"Well, as long as you didn't kiss him, I think I can hold off a little bit." I say with a smile, trying to ease the tension.

Unfortunately, I don't get the exact response I'm looking for.

She glares at me. "You, of all people, don't get to say that." She says venomously. " How DARE you say that to me, asshole!"


Lucy's POV

"Lucy, calm down! I didn't mean it like that!" He says defensively

"I don't fucking care!"

"You know what? Fine. You want to talk about this? Let's go."

"Natsu, we went there to go to the beach and mess around, instead, you decide you feel like having sex with a complete stranger!"

"We never had sex!"

"Are you saying you weren't gonna?" I fucking saw him pulling apart her clothes!

"Even if I was, you're not my mom. You don't get to tell me what to do."

"We were supposed to go there to have fun, not so you can hook up with yet another girl! Instead, of us doing something together she stole you away from me. In fact, I seem to recall you saying that no one could steal you away from me."

"Yeah, well she couldn't have stolen something that was never yours."

"What do you mean?" I'm afraid of the answer.

"Me and you are partners. Nothing more." I can't help but notice he didn't say "nothing less". I also can't help but notice my face was wet. Again.

"Fuck you." I say slowly and with as much hatred as I can muster.

"Gladly."

I bring my arm back to slap him, but as I swing my arm forward, he catches my hand and smirks. "Remember? Reflexes?" At this point, I wouldn't mind his death- in fact, I welcome it.

"After we finish this mission, get the hell out of life." I say then turn on my heels and tried not to run back to my room- not forgetting to lock the door.

I lay in my bed, staring at the ceiling for an hour until I accept the fact that sleep won't come. I get out my lap top, but then an idea pops into my head and I smile.

I quickly but carefully apply my makeup, then pull on a small, tight, black item that barely qualifies as a dress. I decide my hair looks perfect without it brushed (in a wild kind of way), so I pull on knee-length, black leather boots to complete the look.

One look at my reflection and I was ready to do myself. After I deemed myself worthy, I put on my golden, metal bracelets that each doubled as a taser. Finally, I open the window and escape into the night- all the while, keeping my hair looking flawless.


Author's Note

Natsu! *gasps* How could you? I actually didn't mean to do that... it sort of just happened... I know some of you are mad that Lucy showed weakness, but she has a girly side. Just say'in.

PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW- IT DOES NOT HURT! look i'll even make it bold

PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW-IT DOES NOT HURT! tada! *jazz hands*