*Once In a Blue Moon
Chapter 10
Natsu's POV
"What about your lyrics…. You said they were meant for me but as you sung them, it seemed as though you were singing for yourself as well…" Lucy said as her voice faded out on the last sentence as if hesitating.
I just sat there. I didn't know how to reply. She deserves to know. After all, she had the courage to tell me her past even after barely knowing me. But in all reality I am just a coward, running from my problems by pretending they are not there.
"Nat-…."She started, "You don't have to force it you know. Just tell me when you want to." She said with a smile.
I felt thankful for her not pushing the subject. Honestly, I haven't told anybody. Not even my sister, Wendy, how I felt about the situation let alone my cousin, Gajeel. But I feel like she has the right to know.
"Thank you Lucy." I replied looking away and back to the moon and stars. I saw from the corner of my eye she was smiling. We sat in a comfortable silence for a while. Neither of us saying anything.
She then said she was going to walk back to her dorm. I looked at the time and thought that I might better go to. So why not walk her back. At least I know she won't be raped again.
After walking for a while, I decide that I might try to make her laugh by acting like a secret agent. It worked for a while but then I almost fell in a big huge water fountain.
"Natsu you are such an idiot." She said in a whisper yell. In return, I only stood up looking triumphant.
After that little 'incident' I decided that I would just walk normally. It wasn't long before we reached Lucy's dorm room.
"Natsu will you be okay to walk alone to your dorm?" She asked turning around to face me.
"Lucy, what do you take me for?"
"An idiot…" She muttered. All I did in return was scoff.
"Well I will be okay. Good night." I said as I turned around and started to walk away towards my dorm room.
"Good night Natsu." She said as a she turned back around to go inside.
I then started on my long journey across campus to get to my dorm room. Thank god tomorrow is Sunday though and not a dumb Monday. Who on the face of the Earth invented Mondays anyway…. poor guy. I am sure he got bullied a lot after that because nobody liked it then either. How did I even get on this topic about someone beating up the guy that made Mondays?
But as I was walking back one question wiggled its way into the back of my mind: Is it possible that Lucy and I were meant to be brought together to cure each other's problems?
Back to Lucy's POV
I woke up the next morning somewhere around 10:00 to my phone ringing and vibrating like crazy with Levy's eyes glued to the tv screen like a 9 year old watching Saturday morning cartoons.
soredemo mirai e
kaze wa fuite iru
hoho ni kanjiru
inochi no ibuki
soredemo watashi wa
tsuyoku ikite yuku
saa tatta hitotsu
RENGA wo tsumu koto kara hajimeyou ka?
I quickly cleared my voice to make it sound like I hadn't just woke up. It somewhat worked but thankfully the person on the other side didn't notice.
"Hello?" I asked, speaking into the phone.
"Yes is this Lucy Heartfilia?"
"This is she. May I ask who this is and how you got my number?" I asked trying to sound polite. You never know these days. People have connections (O.O)
"Oh yes. Let me introduce myself. I am Jienma, the CEO if the Sabertooth Entertainment company. We got your number from the principle, Makarov I believe. He said this was the number to contact you." He explained. My legs went numb and my mouth went dry. I could hardly speak. Was this a joke? If it was, then someone is sick. And not as in stomach sick or the 'cool' sick.
"I'm sorry for doubting you sir. One question though…. Why did you need to contact me?"
"It was about your performance last night at the talent show. It was wonderful. If I was judging, you would have one. But beyond that, I have called to offer you a record deal with Sabertooth Entertainment. We would be most fortunate to have you here."
Okay. I have finally decided that this isn't a joke. I am really being offered a record deal. All of this is reality.
"Of course sir! Do I need to sign any papers or anything?"
"If you could come down to my headquarters, we could get some papers drawn up and if you would come sign them it would be greatly appreciated."
"Okay, what time would you like me to be there?"
"Would 12:00 do?"
"Of course. Anytime is okay with me."
"Great. I will see you then Ms. Heartfilia." And with that he hung up.
I could not believe this. I did the only thing any logical girl would do in this situation: Scream.
"AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!" I screamed in a creepy high voice. I normally don't but this is the start to fulfilling my mother's dream for me and I can't help it.
"WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU?! CAN'T YOU SEE I AM TRYING TO WATCH SOMETHING?!" Levy yelled finally looking away and for once, getting off of the couch.
"I-I-I-I-"
"Spit it out Lucy."
"I JUST GOT OFFERED A RECORD DEAL FROM SABERTOOTH!" I yelled and we both started to scream and jump up and down together. You know, like the girls do in movies and such.
"Seriously? Like no lie?" She asked just making sure.
"No lie. The CEO just called me and asked me to come at 12:00 to sign some papers." We then shared a another scream together.
"Well hurry up and get ready so we can go eat and then you can actually be on time to a place." She said turning back and sitting on the couch once again with her eyes glued to the tv. All I did was roll my eyes before heading to brush my teeth and get a shower.
1 year later (really only about 20 minutes)
I walked out of the bathroom in a simple white, one sleeved dress with brown flats and a thin brown belt to accompany the outfit. I put my shoulder length hair to the side and did a side French braid before heading off to the cafeteria. Even though I am known as the school geek, I have already blown my cover so why not just go with my natural self.
There is one thing I will miss about being a geek though. The comfortable sweatpants everyday…. Gosh I will miss that. I will probably do that even now with the exception of my glasses.
I walked in and got 'breakfast'. After all, you don't know what they could put in this food. If it's even food. I sat down at my usual table with Levy and saw Natsu hanging out with her and his friends. It wasn't long before he noticed me and smiled. I showed him an excited one that showed him that I needed to tell him something later. I guess he understood me because he gave me a quick nod.
"So are you excited?" Levy asked taking a bit of her waffle.
"No Levy, I'm about to bounce out my seat for no reason whatsoever." I said dully.
"Gosh I was just asking. You don't have to be so touchy about it." Levy muttered making me laugh slightly.
After finishing my blueberry bagel, I looked at my clock to find it getting close to leaving time.
"Okay Levy, I'm leaving. Wish me luck." I said smiling as I stood up, threw my trash away, and walked out the cafeteria with phone and keys in hand.
I walked down the sidewalk until I came up to what looked to be a twenty story building. I couldn't help but stare in awe until a few passer-bys started pointing and giggling at me.
I had to take a few deep breaths before getting up enough courage to actually walk inside and talk to someone without stuttering like an idiot.
As soon as I walk in, there was a lady at the front desk that welcomed me and, of course, asked why I was here.
"I have a meeting about a record deal with the CEO." I replied.
"Oh of course. You must me Ms. Heartfilia correct?"
"Yes ma'am." I said with a polite smile. She then motioned me to a women that wore normal business attire and had long ocean blue hair and violet eyes.
"This way." She said showing me to an elevator, pressing a few buttons, and then waiting patiently. I felt like my heart was about to explode out of my chest. It had to be beating a hundred beats an hour by now. Maybe more?
"Don't worry Ms. Heartfilia. He is a lot nicer than he looks. She said as she walked back to the elevator and gave me a thumbs up before the doors shut completely.
A took another few deeps breaths before knocking on the huge doors to Jienma's office. I heard a faint 'come in' therefore I opened the door slowly.
He looked up and when he relized it was me, he smiled.
"Ah Lucy. It is great that you are here. Here are the papers that I need you to sign." He said handing me a few sheets stapled together.
"Thank you sir. Do you mind if I looked over this real quick?" I asked. Don't want to miss anything in the fine print or something.
"Oh, of course. You can sit at this chair. I need to get a few things from the printer since my secretary is off today anyway." He said pointing to a chair before walking out.
I sat down and crossed my legs trying to be 'proper'. I feel like it has been forever since I had to act like this. Ever since I left home to go to Magnolia High…
I read over it and it was quite simple. It basically said stuff about not cheating the company out of its money and I need to sign a 1-year contract.
I didn't see any fine print so went ahead and signed my name in cursive. It wasn't long before Jienma came back in and read over the contract once again to make sure I signed in all the right places and things like that.
"Welcome to the team Lucy." He said holding out a hand.
"It's nice to be here." I said taking it. Something wasn't right though…. Those hands…. Felt familiar….. and I don't think it is good.
Hey guys! I hope you liked this chapter. I think this week I will be able to update more as well because it is spring break and that means I don't have to go to prison (school) everyday! Thank you to everyone that reviewed, favorite, and followed! I got more reviews on the last chapter than on any other chapter so far. I hope by the next time I update I will have 50 reviews. Can you try to make it happen?
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