Task at hand (pt2)

POV Natsu

Beginning my trek back to the kitchen, I went over everything that just happened between me and my father. That conversation was something that I thought that I would never have. The old man never talked about mum. It hurt him too much. I'm glad he took a step forward, which is more than I can say for myself.

Any way enough of this mushy shit. First I need to get Lucy's respect. As my future wife that's what I expect, not because I think she's hot. I mean have you seen her hour glass body. That giant plump chest.

Before I realised it, I was at the kitchen door again. The only sounds that I could hear, were the scrubbing of plates and the tap running idly. For some reason I waited outside the door for them to finish cleaning up. Imagine, me Natsu Dragneel waiting for the help to finish their job. I don't wait on people, people wait on me.

The moment they had finished, I waltzed inside drawing more attention that I had hoped. Clearing my throat, I declared "You may all go and have your rest now. Lucy can I talk to you for a second… please?"

Damn it! This is harder than I thought. Who knew I would have to be this-polite?

Lucy stared at me with expectancy. "What do you want?!" She snapped. Feisty.

"I know we haven't been the greatest together yet, but as future husband and wife we need to get along. So that means pushing your- I mean our grudges out of the way of the relationship and starting a new."

The moment she heard my 'slip out', Lucy face began to go red.

"Look, you candy floss headed IDIOT! WE WILL ONLY GET ALONG WHEN YOU DECIDE TO BE A CIVIL AND POLITE PERSON NOT A GRADE-A ASS!"

Lucy's little explosion made the chandelier clad celling shudder in fear. It also, I think it made my ears bleed. Before I could even utter another word, the blond beast was rampaging her way to her room.

So much for that thought.

POV Lucy

That arrogant pig just had to ruin my mood again. It's like the world is plotting against me. First my father dies and now I have to spend the rest of my days catering to that prick!

"You know how to pick em, don't you Lucy?" I stopped mid monologue to see Loke standing in front of me.

"Don't make me Lucy kick you. You can already see I'm in a bad mood, so don't insult me like that. Why would I pick Natsu Dragneel as a potential lover?" I said rushing the last part all too quickly.

Damn! I hope he doesn't notice my slip up.

"So then princess, why don't we run away together?" Just one glare shut him up. I've said it once and I'll say it again.

I am not in the mood.

The moment I made it to my bedroom, I collapsed into my pillow. I'm too tired to handle any more of this shit. That and I have school tomorrow. Joy.

With a quick good night message to my mother and the setting of my alarm clock, I descended into a peaceful, dreamless sleep.

X

*BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP*

I was going to kill whoever decided that school needed to start at 8:30. I just have to wake up at the ungodly hour of 7. To be honest any time between 6 and 12am is ungodly in my eyes. The real beauty is night time. The stars a beautiful at night time in Magnolia.

When I finished getting ready, Virgo escorted me to the dining hall saying 'Mr Dragneel requested my presence.' Oh well, at least I get food. As the door to the room opened, I was met with that annoying yet recognisable voice.

"Morning blondie."

"Really? I think I liked commoner better… Nope I changed my mind." All I need is food, please just let me eat in peace.

I sat down in the chair Virgo was holding out for me. She then lifted the lid off of my plate. Chocolate chip pancakes! Yum! But of course Natsu had to ruin the moment.

"Listen, I'm…sorry about last night. I really do want to start over with you." If I hadn't known any better, I probably would've melted at his words.

"Sure- but only on these conditions. Don't talk to me at school unless completely necessary, don't mess with my friends, don't go into my room without permission, don't speak for me, don't treat the workers like you did last night and don't be little me."

There was a pregnant silence.

"Fine." He relented "But we have to become friends." Well at least he didn't say couple.

With a quick nod, I scarfed down the rest of my breakfast. Capricorn soon came in, stating that he would be driving us to school.

The car journey wasn't horrible. Natsu didn't speak to me and I him. But I did find myself fidgeting a lot.

When pulled up the school driveway, I gave a deep breath.

Now I enter hell.

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Author's notes

Thanks to everyone who's continue reading so far. I love the support I'm getting, it means a lot to me. Sorry I didn't update at the time I had expected, I was a lot busier than planned and now I have my exams, so it's gonna be another few weeks before I can update again. Wish me luck!

LeahMineStar.