Chapter 10: Parents come home…
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At school….
Natsu was still did not move from the spot where he and Lucy hugged. He at first had a look of confusion but tem a small smile came upon his face. Now after the hug he
now had Lucy on his mind more than ever. He left the caf and made his way to class. He had math with Jura. Natsu knew that Jura did not like his students to be late,
especially after lunch. Natsu knew what he was in for when he would open the door. He was now in front of the door debating were he should open it or not. He decided to
open it cuz If he didn't then the school would call his mom and tell her that Natsu had skipped 3 period. He walked into the class." Natsu you're late to my class." Said
Sensei" Juar. "Ya sorry about that." Said Natsu. "You do know that I do not like it when my students are late to my class after lunch." He said with a death look on his face. "It
won't happen again" said Natsu as he took his seat and stayed quiet for the rest of the class. When the bell rang he got up and went to his last class of the day. Before he
knew it the last bell rang and school was over. "Finally I thought that bell would never ring." Said Natsu. "Why?" asked Gray. "cuz I'm so tired of school." He said he lied.
What he really wanted was to see if Lucy was ok. The left the class and walked down the hall. "Hey man I got a doctor's appointment right after school so I won't be walking
home with you guys." Said Gray to Natsu as he walked away. "Hey guys." Said Natsu as he walked up to Sting and Rouge. "hey Natsu sorry but we have baseball practice
after school" said Sting. "Oh ok…have fun!" said Natsu. He started to make his way to the door. "What you have to stay behind and tutor as student?" said Lucy "ya sorry for
telling right now but I forgot about this morning." Said Yukino. "Wait…di-did Lisanna tell you to say?" said Lucy as she looked away when she realized when she said. "What
no where did you get that from? Look if this about what happened at lunch I wanted to-" "its ok" said Lucy cutting Yukino off. "Look I have to go" said Lucy as she left the
school. Lucy was walking so fast that she did not even noticed the person in front of her and ended bumped into them. "Oof" said the person in front of her. "Sorry about-
"Lucy was shocked when she saw who it was "Natsu!?" she said. "Oh hey there Lucy." She had no idea how glad he was to see her. "Sorry for walking into you." She said. "No
its ok." He said with a smile. "I was in a hurry and did not look to see where I was going." She said. "I said it was fine right? So don't bet yourself up about it." He said. "Oh
ok well I have to go." She said. "Wait." He said. '"yes?" she said back. "Do you wanna walk together since everyone is busy?" he asked. "Sure…why not" she said.
And they started to make their way…but little did they know that they were being watched by 4 people. Yes Gray, Sting, Rouge, and Yukino were watching them as they
walked home. "Hey wait a minute. Don't you cross the street here?" asked Lucy as she saw Natsu walk past the cross walk. "Ya why?" he asked back. "Well aren't you going
home?" she asked back as she ran up to him. "Ya but not right away, I first have to make sure my friend gets home first." He said as he gave her a smile. "Ok but if you mom
yells at you don't blame me" she said as she gave him a smile back. They continue to walk, and they 4 of their friends continued to stalk them. Before they knew it they were
at Lucy's house. "Well this is my house" said Lucy as they stopped front of the house. "Well I'm going to go then." He said. "ok bye." She said as she made her way to the
door and he was leave. But then.." hey Natsu…I'll call you tonight!" she said as she walked into the house and closed the door. Natsu who had heard her now had a smile on
his face.
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at the Eculiffes house
Lucy was busy at work. She had to cook dinner for her parents, clean the kitchen, bathroom, living room, her parent's room, and her room. She also had to pick up her little
brother Luck from her grandma's house. She has been working for over 2 house since she got home. Sting was at practice or that's what he told her. But was not lying since
he had practice from 4. It was now 6 and she had finally finished all of the cleaning, now all was left was to cook dinner. "Hmm what should I make for dinner" she said as she
looked at the clock. "Up I have to go get Lick in 1 hour and then mom and dad come home at 7:30pm." She said as she got out a cook book. She started to slip through the
pages until she saw a recipe that she had done many times. "Ya I'll make that!" she said as she placed the book on the counter so she could read what ingredients she
needed. She choose to make her famous lasagna since she has made it many times. "Ok I need meat, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, basil, lasagna noodles, and tomato
sauce." She said she searched her cabinets and fridge for all of the ingredients. "Ok I got everything but tomato sauce." She said." what am I going to do? Sting has practice
till 7:30. And I can risk going out, I'll just be wasting my time." She said she was in a panic, but then she remembered that she could call someone to get her some. She took
out her phone and went to her contacts, and when she found the name she pressed call. The phone rang for a bit, but then she heard that they answered it. "Hello?" said the
voice. "Hey um Natsu?" she said. "Ya what is it Lucy?" he said. "Oh um…I was just wondering if you could buy me some tomato sauce. I'll pay you back, but I need it right
now." She said. "Well….ok fine I'll bring it in 10 minutes" he said. "Really? Thanks Natsu you're a life saver!" she said. "No problem" he said and then he hung up. He got up
from his bed and walked down stairs. "I'm going out be back soon" he said as he put on his shoes and walked out the door. Lucy was busy with everything else. She was
working really hard and fast. When finally she heard the doorbell ring." Yes." She said as she walked over to the door and opened it.
"Hey Lucy" said Natsu as he walked into the house holding the tomato sauce. "Here you go" he said as he gave the sauce. "Thanks you wanna come and help me with my
food." She said. "Sure" he said ingredients as he followed her into the kitchen." So what are you making?" he asked as he stood next to her watching her do her thing
"lasagna" she said. "Really, but that so hard to make" he said. "No not really, I mean I've done it so many times I guess I'm used to it." She said Natsu just stood there
watching her as she did the layering. And before he knew it she was done. "Hey can you open the oven for me?" she asked. "Oh ya sure." Said Natsu as he opened it for her.
Lucy placed the food into the oven and then set the timer." Ok now that the food is done I just have to go and get my little brother." Said Lucy as she took off her cooking
apron. She was wearing a low cut pink t-shirt with a black wavy skirt. "Oh ok well then I'll head home." Said Natsu. "Um can you actually come with me? Since I don't like
walking alone in the dark." She said it was now 7pm and it was dark outside. "Ok then if you want." He said "ya let me just my sweater and then we'll go" she said as she ran
upstairs. Natsu walked over to the door and out on his shoes. Lucy came back with a pink hoodie to match her pink shirt. She walked over and put on her shoes. She opened
the door, they walk out and she locks the door.
"So were doe your grandma live far?" asked Natsu as they walked down the street "not really it's about a 20 minute walk from my house." She said. "Oh well that's good to
here." He said. "Um can I ask you something?" asked Lucy "shoot" said Natsu back at her. "Were you um in the hall when Lisanna was going through my locker and reading
my journal?" asked Lucy. "I was but I don't think what she did was fair at all. I mean she went through your locker without your permission and showed off your personal
belongings to the whole school." He said. "Did you hear her what was in my journal?" she asked. " ya I did but that does not matter I mean you could have written what was
is in it a long time ago…also I'm not the type guy who reads girls diary's" he said. "Thanks Natsu." Said Lucy "foe what?" asked Natsu back. "Well I mean that you're being
nice to me." She said as she blushed. Natsu did not say a word they continued to walk in silence. They walked until Lucy stopped in front of a house. "Well were here." She
said she walked up to the door as Natsu just stood there. "You coming?" she asked "huh? Oh ya." He said as he walked up to the door. Lucy rang the doorbell and a not so
young woman opened it. "Hi grandma!" said Lucy. "Oh Lucy hi how are you...who's this boy with you! Is he your boyfriend?" said Lucy's grandma. "What no! He's just a
friend…that's all" said Lucy with a blush on her face. "Hi I'm Natsu." Said Natsu. "Oh I see well it's nice to meet you Natsu." Said her grandma as she winked at Lucy. "I
presume you're here to get Luke?" she said. "Yes" said Lucy Natsu just watched. "Luke get your things you're going home." Said Grandma. "I'm already here and ready to
go." Said Luke who had his shoes on and his bag. "Well then I will see you guys soon." Said there grandma. Lucy and Luke turn as start to walk Natsu is about to turn around
when someone stops. "Natsu take care of her." Said her grandma. "I will." Said Natsu as he turned around and started to walk.
"So Lucy who is this guy?" asked Luke. "This is Natsu I'm sure you know him he's one of sting's friend as well." Said Lucy. "Wait you are friends with Sting and Lucy?" asked
Luke. "What's wrong with that?" asked Natsu. "Nothing" said Luke and they continued to walk. Finally they get back to the Eucliffes house. "Here Luke go inside and clean
your room before mom and dad get home" said Lucy as she opened the door. "Well I guess this is bye." Said Natsu. He turned to leave but is stopped. Again. "Natsu wait…
thanks for helping me with getting me the sauce and going with me to my grandmas." Said Lucy. 'oh that no problem." He said. "Oh I have to pay you back." She said. "Don't
worry it's no problem." He said. "Um I'll call you later tonight if that's ok." Said Lucy in a quiet voice. "Ya that's good." Said Natsu, then Lucy walks up and gives him a hug.
After that she walks into the house and closes the door. Natsu turns around to leave and see's sting standing there with a smirk on his face. "I ship it." Said Sting as he
walked up to the door. "Shut up." Said Natsu as he walked away.
Sting opens the door and when he walks in and here's…"I ship it!" said Luke followed by…"shut up Luke it's not what you think!" said Lucy. "Who do you ship?" asked Sting as
he took off his shoes. "Sting? When did you get home?" asked Lucy with a huge Blush on her face. "Just now I saw Natsu leaving just a minuet ago." He said. "As I was
saying who dose Luke ship?" asked Sting as he walked over to his siblings. "Natsu and Lucy!" said Luke. "Really?" asked Sting with a smirk. "I don't have time for this." Said
Lucy as she left the room. It was now 7:30. Their parents were supposed to be home by now were where they? Just then Sting walks into the kitchen. "Hey Lucy." He said.
"Oh hi." Said Lucy as she took the lasagna out of the oven. "That looks good." Said Sting "ya can you set the table?" "Ya sure." Said Sting as he went off. About 20 minutes
later Lucy's phone rings. "Hello?" she answered. It was her mom." Oh hi mom. Where are you guys?" she asked. And then she gets some bad news. "Oh ok well then we'll
see you guys tomorrow after school." Said Lucy and then she hung up. She takes the lasagna into the dining room and sets it on the table. "Hey Sting, Luke dinner!" said
Lucy as she sat down. "Hey…were's mom and dad?" asked Sting as they came into the room. "There flit was delayed until tomorrow afternoon so they won't be joining us."
She said. "Hungry?" she asked. "Yes!" they both said as they sat down. "Good cuz I worked hard on this." She said as she cut it and placed it in on their plates. After dinner
they all go to their rooms. Lucy goes to her room and pulls out her phone. She dials Natsu number and presses call. The phone rings and on the third ring he answered.
"Hey Lucy!" he said. "Hey Natsu." She said. "So how are your parents?" he asked. She goes silent for a minute. "They did not come home" she said in a quite tone. "What
why?" he asked with energy. "Well their flit was delayed until tomorrow." She said. "Well that's stupid." He said. "What do you mean?" she asked. "I mean they got all of you
guys so excited that they are coming home and then don't! What's up with that?" He asked. "Ya your right I did check they weather for the week and it did not say that I was
going to rain or anything." She said. "Well guess we won't know then" he said. "Oh well." She said. "Hey what are you doing on Saturday?" asked Natsu. "n-nothing. Why?"
asked Lucy back. "Well do you wanna hang as friends?" he said. "Sure why not!" she said. "Really?" he asked "yes" she said back. "cool" said Natsu and they continued to talk
while 2 serine people were listening on the conversation. "I knew it! She does like him!" said Luke. "Ya I can't wait to tell the guys tomorrow at lunch. We are totally going to
set them up." Said Sting with a huge smirk on his face. And the rest on the night was quite.