Secretly In Love

Chapter 10 – Glad You Came

WolfieANNE: Hey! Here is the next chapter of SIL, edited by my beta reader. Thank you keysxdragon for being my beta reader! I would have uploaded this yesterday but you know me, hehehe. So, I enabled the anonymous reviewing, but I don't want flames. Last time I enabled it someone reviewed and everything was set on fire! O.O I thank everyone who keep reading this story, I love you all so much :* So uhmm... what was I supposed to say? Oh yea, please read my newest one-shot, for those who haven't read it yet: "The Maid of Honor and The Best Man" Yes, it's GraLu so you don't need to worry. I'm also sorry for the late update, I got my hands occupied, but don't worry, I'm not writer's block in any of my stories. So... GO ON READ!

Summary: AU: I fell in love with my Math and Home Ec teacher, Gray Fullbuster. Just when I thought I had no chance, why is it that we get closer and closer to each other everyday?

Genre: Romance, Friendship, Humor, Hurt and Comfort

I do not own Fairy Tail, Hiro Mashima does.

(Lucy's Point of View)

I stood in the garden holding a hose over the plants that were almost dying. I blew a few strands of my unkempt hair away from my eyes and walked towards the water tap nearby to stop the water flow while I dusted off the invisible dirt on my blue dress. I looked to the side to see mama standing by the window watching me. I gulped and turned around; readjusting the hat I was wearing.

I sighed and then stepped off the grass. As carefully as I could, I leapt onto the rising stones on the ground and entered the staircase leading upstairs. I ran up and opened the door to the house. When I got inside, I took off my dress shoes and slipped into my indoor slippers.

I walked to the living room and took off my hat, dropping it on the couch and slumped onto it. I leaned back and resisted the urge to yell out in frustration. Well, this isn't normal. First off, my house doesn't have stepping stones. Second, I never wear a hat when I go outside. Third, I'm wearing a dress on a normal day. Well, it's not really normal; I'm off on a vacation. I know, there's still a few months until summer break, but mama made me go on a vacation and told the teacher about it so... here I am now.

I nearly got grounded when I came back home from... Starlet's place and well... collapsed when I got in Gray's house. I honestly didn't care, because eventually I got grounded. I thought I nearly got grounded, and now you know I did get grounded. Because of that, I'm not allowed to use my phone, and that means no texting and talking with my friends for a while… I'm allowed to listen to music though, but that's boring.

So we're at a resort and we were staying at a villa. I don't think it's that bad really, I mean, I could use a break from school. A lot of things have happened and are going to happen and I don't think I can handle everything. But, the fact that mama is gonna keep an eye on me had me shocked. She was so worried and when she saw me collapse, that did it. I was grounded when I woke up.

I can't say I hate her, she did the right thing. Gray told me not to drink, but I disobeyed him and look where it got me. Now about Gray, I was sure he wanted to hug me but mama was there so he didn't, in the end he just lectured me and you know, scolded me. But I can't say I didn't like it. After all, he was concerned about me, about me.

But it's too bad he isn't here with me. As for Wendy, she's here. We went to school for at least three days until mama told us about the vacation. Wendy's at the swimming pool right now, while a maid is out there watching over her. Well, she was worried as well. Heck, she was even crying.

After knowing that she was looking for me when I disappeared, she didn't know then that I was… kidnapped or that I disappeared. She just looked for me and then Gray told her that I suddenly vanished and yea, then the water works started.

"You can go to the pool if you want," mama said, sitting beside me. I sighed and leaned my head back, staring at the ceiling. "It would be more fun if my friends were here though..." I muttered. Mama sighed, "They are busy with school."

"I'm supposed to be busy as well," I said, covering my eyes with my arm. Mama blinked and stood up, "I'm going to the pool. Come."

I mentally sighed but in truth swimming would be great, despite the fact that the weather was a little cold. I nodded and went behind the couch and reached out for my duffle bag. I grabbed a blue and yellow bikini. I went in the bathroom and wore it, then covered my body first with a big see-through shirt.

"Okay, let's go."

We walked out of the villa and mama locked it. We then strolled over to the pool where we saw Wendy sitting on one of the chairs with a maid standing behind her, a tray on her hand with a glass of lemon juice on it. "Looks like Wendy's enjoying the Luxury," I said and chuckled.

I ran to Wendy and sat across from her. I folded my arms and leaned forward, trying to see if I could catch her attention. She was looking to the side, and I wonder what she's looking at.

I followed her eyes and saw a young boy, the same age as her, playing in the water. I snickered.

"Lucy-nee?"

I laughed at how she yelled my name, so she was looking at that boy and didn't notice me. "Yo Wendy," I said and smiled, noticing a blush on her cheeks.

"I thought you weren't in the mood for swimming?" Wendy asked, a huge question mark popping above her head. Sometimes I wonder how that's possible...

"Ah, I got bored in the villa. How about we go to the river?" I asked and grinned. Wendy hates the river, the water was so deep and then there were statues of monkeys and fishes on the side. But those who can't actually swim and most especially the children would be given floaters so they won't drown. "N-No thanks... Let's just go to the wave pool," Wendy said grabbing my hand and dragging me straight to the wave pool.

The wave pool is actually a pool that gets deeper each step you take. After a few seconds of staying in the water, a loud beep will ring out and then the water gradually moves and forms waves, when you get farther away from the end, the lesser the waves. The water is always warm in the wave pool, and that's why Wendy loves it there. The deeper part is where all the fun is, but of course, Wendy would never even dare take a step near that area.

"But that's too boring," I said when we were already in the middle of the pool. I sighed and walked a little farther from the end and sat down on the floor, placing my chin on my knees.

I miss Gray...

Of course you do, you love him.

I don't love him! I like him!

Same thing...

It's not the same, like is just a weak word. Love is filled with strong emotions and feelings; there is no way that I feel that way towards Gray.

That's not what I see. You miss him, isn't that emotion or feeling strong?

For once, I was speechless. I heard a snicker in my head and I twitched, but then I shook my head and sighed, putting my head under the waters I decided to wet my hair. After that I walked back to my usual spot and sat down, talking to the other me again.

You stopped trying to hold on to Gray, thank you.

You're thanking yourself? Are you crazy?

I wouldn't tell that to someone who speaks to their own mind.

You're right... I don't really regret what I did, but I have this uneasy feeling, and I don't know why.

I have a hunch but, I'm not sure so I won't tell you.

You're always like that...

Yup.

I sighed once again, walked over to the deeper end of the wave pool and dived. I swam towards the part of the pool where they placed an artificial waterfall and a "somewhat-cave" behind it. No one really goes to this part of the swimming pool, I mean, no one knows about the fact that there's a space behind the make-shift water fall.

I really miss Gray, and I feel bad for lying to him. But still, what could Starlet want with me? I mean, I don't know her so, why would she kidnap me? And don't think I did anything wrong to make her hate me like that.

I've been here for a few hours now, and we'll be leaving tomorrow so... I shouldn't be missing Gray. But spending a day without him is just... so unfamiliar; I'm not used to it.

Looks like someone's lovesick.

Oh shut up other me, just let me be emotional.

Sure, emo girl.

I decided to ignore that comment and leaned back on the rock, or wall, or whatever. I slid down on the floor, meaning my whole body was in the water. I opened my eyes and watched bubbles being formed at the bottom of the waterfall because of its heavy impact on the water. I then closed my eyes and thought back, how was I when Gray wasn't here?

You were quiet, but whenever you were with your friends you were always bubbly, especially with Levy.

You're right, I was like that.

You also never went to parties, formal or not. Even if it was your friends who invited you, you only attend the Welcome Back to School Party. Am I right?

Right again. Though I don't understand why I changed, how I changed. For me, it seems as though I never changed at all. But I remember Levy-chan telling me that I changed, I became… a little wild and free.

That's true. You used to drown yourself in books.

And people would call me a bookworm, I know, I know.

And you'd almost spend your entire week alone, at home. When you went to school you only spent time with your friends. But when Gray came, you spent time with him 24/7.

… I really am lovesick aren't I? I've just spent a day of not seeing him, and now I miss him badly. I wonder what would happen to me if ever I moved to another country.

You wouldn't be able to see him anymore...

And I would be devastated, yes. Now, I have to go or else Wendy might get worried.

When I realized I was still under the water, I stood up and took a deep breath before diving down and going out of the small cave behind the make-shift waterfall. I saw Wendy with mama who were eating snacks, and I sighed before I went there and sat down next to Wendy who jumped in surprise.

"Lucy-nee! Where have you been?" she asked, giving me a small cookie. I opened my mouth and she popped it inside.

"Somewhere," I said and chewed, staring straight ahead. I heard Wendy sigh and I mentally chuckled, she'll never understand my life, for now.

"Oi, look!" I heard some girls yell. I looked up and saw a guy with black hair and dark blue eyes. Wait, Gray? I gaped at him who jumped from the top of the rocks and down the wave pool, immediately being surrounded by the girls.

No, that's not Gray. He's at school, along with all the others.

I wonder if that's really Gray. Or it could be your mind playing tricks on you.

I don't know, I see him as Gray but, I don't feel like it's him.

I squinted my eyes and then I saw the guy had blue hair and violet eyes, making me sigh in relief. "It wasn't him," I said and looked to the side to see mama and Wendy staring at me. "Who wasn't him?" mama asked and I nervously bit my lip. "A-Ah, I thought someone here looked familiar, I guess I was wrong," I said.

"Oh.."

"Y-Yea..." I muttered and stood up once again. I looked at mama and Wendy, "I'm gonna swim laps."

"Okay."

It's boring without the gang, especially without Gray. Wait... what?

Oh don't deny it, you already said you miss him, so why deny it now?

I know, I was just trying to hear your reaction, stupid.

You're stupid too.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

I was being sarcastic. I heard a faint laugh and then I rolled my eyes and dived into the lap pool. When I noticed that guy being surrounded by the girls again, I saw him as Gray once again and I shook my head.

Easy, he's not Gray. Gray's not here, remember that.

"He's not Gray, he's not Gray," I mumbled under my breath over and over. I sighed and leaned back onto the wall. I looked down and repeated the words in my head over and over, like playing a song on replay. When I looked up, I was shocked to see the guy looking at me. He was Gray, no he's not Gray!

I shut my eyes tightly and shook my head, "He's not here Lucy, don't imagine such things."

"Imagine what?" he said, I ignored him and refused to open my eyes.

"He's not Gray, he's not Gray. Remember that, I'm just imagining things. He's at school, teaching Loke and the others, yes. That should be it," I mumbled and grabbed a fistful of hair, both my hands clutching my head.

I didn't hear him speak again, I just felt his hands wrap around my wrists. He pulled them down in the water and I opened my eyes. But he's not Gray!

Stop it Lucy, it's Gray.

It's not him! Don't make me lose it!

Then go crazy, jump in his arms and hug him. He's here Lucy, don't deny it.

He's not here! Stop it!

Lucy, open your eyes! Don't make him look bad!

I don't care! He's not Gray, stop making me go mad!

I gasped and breathe heavily. I still kept my eyes closed but it opened up when I heard his voice. "Lucy.."

There stood in front of me was Gray, in his swimming trunks smiling softly at me. I felt tears roll down my cheeks and I was left speechless. I opened my mouth and closed it, unable to say anything. It was him, he was here. I know that messy black hair and soft dark blue eyes, it's him. He's here... he's here!

I felt myself laugh slightly and I choked, tears rolling down my cheeks. Gray grinned and ruffled my hair, "Yo Lucy."

I found my voice and spoke, "W-Wha? H-H-How? W-When?"

When I learned that I was stammering, Gray smiled and let go of my wrists. "The gang is also here, but they are at the bucket. Well, one day was too much and we missed you. So we decided to go here," he said and ran his hand through his wet, black hair.

I found myself in his arms seconds later.

He's here! He's here...

Well look, everything worked out..

Please... don't talk for now. Please?

Sure.

I didn't reply and I hugged Gray tighter. "Woah Lucy," he said and patted my head. I grinned as tears rolled down my eyes, he's here...

"Lucy, why are you crying?" he asked and I froze. I don't want to tell him, no. I don't want him to know why. "I.. I don't know.." I lied, touching my cheeks as I pulled away from him.

"Did you miss us?"

I looked at him and nodded, giving him a smile, "I did. So much.."

"Well, we're here now. How about let's meet with the others?" Gray suggested and pointed his thumb behind him. I nodded and grinned, "Sure!"

"Lu-chan!" Levy yelled and ran to me, embracing me. I hugged her back and giggled as they all came and hugged me, "We missed you so much!"

"It wasn't that long," I said then I remembered at how I missed Gray so much. My eyes softened and I smiled, "But I'm glad you guys missed me."

Everyone blushed and I didn't know why. Was it because of my smiling face? I kept smiling and the guys looked away while the girls smiled with a tint of pink on their cheeks. Gray, was okay, he was just smiling as he stood to the side, not too far away from the pool. He was leaning on the wall with his arms crossed over his chest, he winked at me and I blushed a little.

I grinned and let go of Levy who was still hugging me. "What's with the red faces? Let's swim!" I teased and they chased me to the river. When I noticed Wendy and mama smiling at me, I grinned and mama nodded.

When we went in the river, Levy had to take one of the floaters unlike me and the others who could walk under the water.

"Too bad you weren't at school Lucy! Gajeel fell flat on his face!" Natsu yelled and laughed while he walked, pointing at Gajeel's face which was fuming in anger. "That wasn't me you idiot!" he stopped. Gray grinned, "That was you!"

I raised a brow at how Gray finished the sentence, it made him look like he wasn't a teacher, but I preferred it that way.

"Wha? Even you sensei?" Natsu yelled and growled. Gray and Gajeel laughed and Loke shivered beside Mira who patted his head. "Loke is scared of the water?" I said and tilted my head to the side as I pushed the floater Levy was riding on.

"Yep," Levy said and snickered. I grinned deviously and dove under water, hearing Levy yell as I left her. I saw a pair of shivering legs and I slowly approached it then I grabbed it. "AHHH!" Loke yelled and I swam up, laughing at his face. His hair wasn't pointing up in all directions, it lay flat on his head, but he did look cute.

"You're so mean Lucy!" he yelled and chased me. Then I saw Gajeel push Levy instead, making me grin. "Catch me if you can! Hey! I'm going ahead of you guys because it seems like a scared boy is going to chase me, in the water!," I yelled and laughed as Loke blushed and chased me.

I swam faster and noticed that I could no longer hear Loke calling my name. I swam up and grinned, leaning back on the wall I waited for them to catch up.

"That was nice swimming," someone said.

I looked to the side and saw Gray leaning on the wall beside me, smirking. "Ahh, that wasn't even fast," I said and shrugged.

Gray smiled, "Are you happy that we're here?"

"I am," I answered and grinned at him. He smiled and ruffled my hair, "That's nice to know."

"But Gray," I said. He looked at me and raised a brow.

"I'm glad you came."

His eyes widened and I smiled as I felt the heat move to my cheeks, I was blushing. Gray's eyes softened and he smiled as well, giving me a pat on the head.

"I'm glad you're happy..."

WolfieANNE: Yea! So that's the chapter for now, they aren't at school, so I'm sorry if you were expecting Lucy and Wendy in school. I hope there aren't mistakes left, but I'm sure there aren't at all. I'm glad I found myself a beta reader, she was great! I re-read the chapter once again and gawked at the computer. Uhmm, as for the villains, they won't appear, yet. Poor Lucy if they suddenly appeared, and I will change the rating to T, just so you guys know. Please do not forget to review, your reviews inspire me, very very very much! So, click the button below but first read the sentences below. Thank you, and review!

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