I have no words for how sorry I am to wait 6 months for an update. However I can say it was not intentionally. *Offers plate of cookies as an apology*

This is a quick thing I typed up, I'm having issues with the party part but I will update it soon! I promise! For those who are waiting for my Soul Eater sequel, that will be up soon. Its an old story and good gosh its terrible. Lots of revisions happening!

Anyway please enjoy :3

Chapter 9: Project

Lucy awoke at noon Saturday morning and stretched with a yawn. She got up and began her usual morning routine which ended in her getting dressed. For the day, since it was fall, she decided on a pair of skinny jeans and a Blue loose shirt that hung off one shoulder. She took her brush and brushed out her hair, putting it up into two low pig tails, and completing her outfit with a heart locket necklace.

She picked up her phone and saw it was already quarter till, but what made her stop was a voicemail, from her father. She stared at it wondering what he wanted, and debated listening to it. She shook her head as she heard a knock on her door, and she went to open the door.

"Hey Cobra, come in," She said as she stepped aside. He walked in and looked around her living room in wonder. "Surprised by the size or something?"

"Well kind of, but also with how… homely… it is," He said as he took off his shoes and put his jacket on the coat rack.

''Well we should probably get started, have any idea what book you want to do for our project? I was thinking something by Maria Snyder?" She asked.

"She the one who wrote the 'Poison study series' right? I remember reading it awhile back," He said.

"YES EXACTLY! I didn't know you liked that series to! It's my favorite right now!" She declared smiling, causing Erik to return it with a small smile of his own.

"So should we do the whole series, or just the first book? I was thinking the first book cause it was the better of them in my opinion."

"Yeah let's do the first one, although I liked Shadow study the best. finally Valek's past was revealed!"

"Well then first book it is, what should be the topic?"

"How about… Overcoming difficulties within our past? After all Yelena had to overcome what happened to her to move on with her life," She said as she looked over at him. 'huh? What's wrong?'

"Nothing. Sounds good to me," He said, as Lucy nodded as she let it go. They spent the rest of the time working on the project within the living room.

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Erik glanced over at the time and saw it was just after 4. 'Dron will be home soon, I should probably go but… I like it here…' He thought to himself as he looked over at Lucy. She had her head resting on her hand while she wrote. Occasionally she would stop and but the pencil up to her lips in thought before smiling when she figured it out.

'I wonder what it would be like to kiss her…' He thought as his eyes narrowed in on her lips. He shook the thought away when an image of a purple haired girl flashed in his mind. He let out a sigh as he looked back over at her.

"Lucy," He said to get her attention. Apparently she was so in her work she forgot he was there and jumped slightly letting out a shriek as she dropped her pencil. Erik covered his mouth to try to stop laughing but one look at her face caused him to begin to laugh. She was looking at him with wide eyes and bright pink cheeks, and her mouth was in a slight pout so he couldn't hold back. Eventually she began to giggle along with him and pretty soon they were both holding their stomachs from laughing.

'Wow, his laugh is really amazing. That's the first I saw him truly smile and laugh,' He heard her think after they both calmed down.

"It's the first time in awhile as well blonde," He said with a small smile. "Now as I was saying, I have to get going." Lucy nodded and made to walk him to the door. AS she got up, she stepped on a piece of paper and slipped causing her to fall right into Erik's arms as he reached out to catch her. At the impact, and the paper that was under Erik's foot, he lost his footing taking her with him. He closed his eyes and prepared for his back to hit the floor.

When he opened his eyes he saw Lucy staring in his eyes. She had each of her hands on the each side of his head, and she was straddling him. He had one arm spread out and the other on her waist, and their faces were close together. They were looking into each-other's eyes and Erik found himself lost in her eyes. The deep brown color dragged him in and so many emotions and thoughts were in them. He reached up his hand and cupped her cheek and she leant down. Just as their lips were about to touch, Erik's phone went off. Erik sat up quickly, causing Lucy to fall backwards as he answered his phone.

"Hello?" He answered.

"Hey Cobra, What time are you coming home?" Asked Dron.

"Um, I'm on my way actually, I'll be home in 10 or so minutes," He responded.

"Okay see you in a bit then."

"Bye," He said hanging up. Clearing his throat as he looked and saw her blushing like crazy. He felt his own face heat up as he looked away quickly. "I have to go now." He said as he put on his coat and shoes and walked towards the door.

"Wait! If you don't have anything planned you should come to the party tonight. It's at Cana's at 8 O'clock, I can text you the address. What's your phone number?" said Lucy as she reached out to stop him. He stepped out of her each and gave her the phone number and said He'll think about before he left. After the door closed he put a hand to his mouth and blushed slightly as he remembered how close she was.

'I can't keep doing this. She will only end up hurt.' He thought.

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After the door closed Lucy put her hands to her mouth and blushed fiercely. 'If his phone didn't ring we would have… OH GOSH!' She thought as she covered her face. 'I need to call Levy…' She picked up her phone and Texted Levy asking if they could meet up before the party. 'Now that I think about it, him laughing earlier… His aura always has a tint of purple in it, like he's constantly afraid. And when we talking about poison study something seemed off when I brought up overcoming a bad past. He gets even more weird when his old home comes up… did something happen to him? Come to think of it, what's his real name? Hopefully he will tell me one day. I'll ask him tonight to at least give me a hint!' Her inner thought was cut off by Levy texting back.

'Sure! Can I come over and get ready at your house? Ill be over in an hour and a half! :)'

Lucy smiled as she texted back, then noticed her voicemail was still there. She clicked on it and listened to the message, slightly fearing what he will say.

"Hey Lucy it's your father. I was notified about something that happened with you and a teacher? You cannot be messing around with your teachers, It's a disgrace to the Heartfilia family name. Call me back as soon as you get this and explain yourself. Goodbye."

Lucy clenched her fists and resisted throwing her phone against the wall. 'How dare he! Who told him about that!? HOW DARE HE ASSUME ITS MY FAULT!'

"YOU ARE SUCH AN ASSHOLE FATHER!" She screamed at the phone. She grabbed her stuff and stormed in the bathroom to take a nice relaxing bath to calm down till Levy gets there. She closed the door and started the water. When it was full she took off her clothes and got in the water. As she sat there she felt tears fall from her eyes.

'Why father… why don't you love me anymore…'

Well that was a darker ending than I planned. Next chapter is the party, then it all goes crazy from there. Although I have an idea where I want this to go so other characters will have powers! Not all the characters, just a couple of the Fairytail group. And it won't be magic, it will be legitimate psychic abilities. Anyway hope you enjoyed~!