Hey sorry for not updating in a while. I've just had so much to do recently that I haven't had time for an update. I've been working on this chapter since last week. I write it during math. It's more fun that way. Although I have no idea what my homework is about anymore. I also failed a test, but it was totally worth it. I love this story and I've already started planning the sequel. BTW, Lost and in Love won't end in the way you guys think. It'll end with something totally unexpected that will probably piss you guys off but oh well. It'll be worth it if you guys read book number 2, the sequel. I love the idea of a sequel. Read this new update please. XP
Chapter 10
The Invitation
(Lucy's POV)
Sunlight peaked into my room, pouring in through the open curtains. A maid stood at the foot of my bed, check the clock constantly. Her pink hair was cut short and she looked about 22 years old. It was almost noon on a Saturday and I was still asleep. My personal maid, Virgo knew never to wake me before noon on Saturdays and 1:30 on Sundays. I only had 30 more seconds of sleep before Virgo woke me up.
Suddenly, the clock struck noon. "Wake up, Princess. It is noon. If you do not get up, you will be late." Virgo said, moving to shake me and wake me up.
"How will I be late?" I mumbled. "I have nothing to do, nothing planned."
"Then why is there a handsome, pink haired man waiting in your "personal" room" Virgo asked, using her fingers to add emphasis to the "personal."
"What?! Natsu's here?!" I screamed, rolling off my bed and falling onto the floor with a loud, echoing thud.
"Princess! Are you alright?" Virgo asked, helping me up.
"I'm fine. Why is Natsu here?" I said, hastily running to my bathroom to shower. The hot water felt refreshing, I could just barely hear Virgo gettting an outfit ready.
"He said he was here to ask you out on a date or something of the sort." Virgo told me when I got out of the shower 5 minutes later.
"Why couldn't he have called or texted me? I mumbled to myself. "By the way, how long has he been here." I said to Virgo, expecting her to say he had only just gotten there. What she said nearly made Lucy scream.
"He's been here since 9:30 this morning." Virgo replied simply.
"What?!" I screamed, louder than I meant to. "Why didn't you wake me up?! Did you at least give him something to do?!"
"I'm sorry Princess. Would you like me to wake you next time? Oh and he is watching TV."
"Yes please. And good, I'm glad he has something to do."I sighed before getting dressed. "Can you make me lunch, Virgo?"
"Yes, Princess. What would you like?"
"Grilled cheese and french fries with ranch on the side, please. Oh and a big glass of lemonade."
"Yes, Princess. Right away, Princess." With that, Virgo left the room. As quickly as I could, I did my hair and make up. I finished getting ready 10 minutes later. I ran out of the room, down the stairs to the 5th floor, down the hallway and into "Lucy's 'Me' Room." It was my 'me' room. The only people aloud inside were the maids, my friends and myself of course.
The room had a big-city vibe to it. Modern art covered the fake brick walls. There was a small kitchen, a desk and a lounge area. The scheme of the room matched the my bedroom which was directly above it. The flat screen was on, an episode of 'House of Anubis' was playing. I could see Natsu sitting on the couch, his feet up on the expensive coffee table.
As I stood there, Virgo came in setting my lunch down on the island in the kitchen. "Enjoy, Princess" Virgo bowed before exiting the room. I slowly walked to the island and sat down slowly eating the food in front of me. When I was done, I got up and walked over to my desk, passing the couch on the way.
"Luce? Is that you?" Natsu asked from his seat at the couch as I sat down, turning on my computer.
"Yeah Natsu, it's me." I answered, checking my email. I heard the couch cushions rustle as Natsu got up, turning the TV off, he walked over to me. Slowly, I close my lap top and got up to greet him. As he got closer to me, his arms began to lift. His strong, muscular arms encircled me in a tight hug.
"I've missed you, Luce." He whispered in my ear.
"I saw you on Wednesday, it's not my fault you had to go to France for a meeting with your father." I replied, offering a smile.
"Yeah, but every second away from you is so painful and lonely that I can't stand it." Natsu said looking right into my eyes.
"Natsu," I said, gasping in shock at the intensity in his eyes. "You've never told me something as sweet as that before." At that, he looked away from me, bringing his hand up to rub the back oh his neck. I could tell he was embarrassed his embarrassment causing my to smile. "I think it's sweet."
"Ha, yeah. So, um... do you maybe want to go to a party with me later? It's at my place, so technically, it's my party, but it's Megan who's hosting it so technically it's also technically her party." He said, continuing to explain the situation.
"Natsu, sweety, you're rambling on and on about this."
"Oh, sorry. I do that when I'm nervous, sometimes. It's kinda a force of habit thing." He blushed cutley.
"Well don't be nervous, I'd love to be your plus one Natsu."
"R-really?" He stuttered, avoiding my gaze.
"Yes, of course. Why would I not? I am your girlfriend." I said, grinning softly.
"Great." Natsu smiled so brightly, I thought my heart would melt. "Now, do you want to watch the new 'House of Anubis'? We've got a couple of hours to kill."
"Sure." I smiled before walking to the lime green couch with him.
(Natsu's POV)
Lucy's eyes didn't leave the TV screen. She sat on the edge of the couch, her eyes filled with love for the show. Love she never showed when she was around me anymore. Ever since the whole Lisanna accident, she hadn't shown an ounce of love other than the occasional kiss. It was quite painful for me. Every time I tried to get close to her now, she would push me away. I wish I could tell her how much I loved her but it was way too embarrassing.
"No! KT you IDIOT! You just pushed the guy onto Fabian! Stop being a bitch!" Lucy screamed angrily at the TV.
"Jesus Lucy, no need to scream. It's just a TV show. You can't change anything about it." I said, placing a hand on her shoulder, trying to calm her down.
"Yeah, yeah." She said, looking away from the TV and staring at me with those big, dark-chocolate brown eyes. "When is Megan's party again?"
"Eight o'clock, why?" I asked.
"Just wondering." She mumbled, looking back towards the TV. "I just don't know if I can stay the whole time."
"What, why?!" I stuttered, I wanted her to stay at the party the whole time. I had hoped to tell her something important at the end of the night.
"I have to attend a ball with Gray tomorrow. It's the annual 'Rose Ball'. It's really fun. Gray and I always go together. We've been going together since we were six. We both attended ball room dancing classes together and now we're the best dancers there. It starts at eight o'clock in the morning so I can't stay out to late or I'll have no energy to dance at all tomorrow."
"Doesn't Gray already have a girlfriend? Shouldn't he be asking Juvia to go to the ball with him? Shouldn't you be asking me?" I questioned.
"Well, if we're playing by that logic, then yes. But I always go with Gray. We're dance partners and in perfect sync. So don't get jealous, Natsu, we just do this to strengthen our images. When you're rich, you need to have a good image and a boat load of dancing trophies is great for our image." She smiled, looking happily at me.
"I still don't see why I can't be your dance partner."
"Natsu, have you ever had ball room dancing lessons?"
"N-no, but I'm sure I could pick on it quickly and-"
"So, you can't. That's why you can't be my dance partner."
"Fine." I pouted, looking back at the TV.
(Lucy's POV)
It was already seven thirty, Natsu had gone home an hour earlier to help Megan get ready for the party. I was nervous, I had no idea what was I supposed to wear. I was staying till ten, then I had to go home. Natsu had said that Gray would also be attending the party so I had called him and we had decided that we were going to go home together. I had no idea if I was supposed to wear something fancy, or something casual. What were you supposed to wear to your boyfriend's sister's party. I sat on my desk chair, pondering over what to wear when I remembered the dress I had bought two days before. I had been called "The Party Dress". It was a short, dark pink dress with a black ribbon around the waist and a dark pink bow on the ribbon, at the very top of the dress, there was a light peach sash, like the black one but only smaller. I had fallen in love with it the moment I saw it.
(AN: So this is the link to the party dress, but ignore all of the spaces I put in after the periods. If I don't do that then the link won't show up. landybridal. co/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d2713 6e95/a/-/a-line-strapless-mini-taffeta-red-party-dress-e21730-b. jpg )
By the time I had gotten dressed, done my hair, and done my make-up, it was nearly eight. I wanted to make it there by eight thirty at the latest. Or at least that was what I had told Natsu before he went home. I jumped up from my desk chair and ran down the stairs, grabbing a pair of matching black heels and my pink and black hand bag on the way. Capricorn had a car outside waiting for me to get in so he could drive me to the party. I watched Virgo run out of the house, holding my cell phone in her hand.
"Princess!" She called, running up to the car window as I rolled it down. "You forgot your cell phone."
"Whoops, sorry. I totally forgot to grab it. Thanks for bringing it out to me. I really appreciate it." I smiled at her before taking the phone from her hand.
(Natsu's POV)
I waited for Lucy outside. It was already eight thirty and she still wasn't here, even though she had promised me she would be here by eight thirty. I waited outside for another five minutes before I gave up hope.
I guess she's not coming. I bet it's because of that stupid ball tomorrow. I still don't get why I can't be her partner. I mean I guess she has her reasons, but I don't went her to go to a ball with Gray as her date. I thought to myself before turning around to go inside.
I was almost at the door when a shiny new, black Mercedes-Benz came up the drive way. I watched my favorite blonde step out of the car wearing a sexy pink dress.
"Hey, Luce. You're looking sexy, babe." I grinned seductively at her. She walked over to me smiling, wrapping her arms around my neck and leaning up to kiss me. It was a soft, sweet kiss that lasted only seconds. She pulled away and looked directly into my eyes, smiling.
"Thanks for inviting me, Natsu." She said, the smile still on her face.
"Welcome." I smiled, leaning down to kiss her again, only to stop when I saw a certain white haired teenage girl walked up behind Lucy. I pulled away, looking into Her eyes. "What are you doing here Lisanna?" I snarled.
"What else? I was invited. By your dear sister." She winked before walking inside. Just before she got in the door, she turned to look at me. "See you inside, baby." She winked before walking inside. I could tell Lucy was pissed off.
"This is going to be a long night." I sighed before walking inside with Lucy on my arm.
So thats the end of chapter 10. YAY! Hey, sorry I haven't updated recently, I've had a major writers block. So like I wrote earlier, I'll be writing a sequel to Lost and in Love but I have no idea what I should call it so if you guys have any ideas for names, leave your suggestion in your comment. I really appreciate everyone who comments, follows, favorites and, most importantly, reads this story. See you when I write the next chapter. ;)
~Shan282