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Well this one should peak your interest though.

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Chapter 11

Fans started to come out off the concert grounds. All of them had smiles on their faces and the Board was watching the whole event, well except for Lucy's father that is. He was just watching through a satellite television, he just can't go personally due to his condition.

It's been a few months now since Jude Heartfilia was admitted to an expert heart hospital in another country. Though it was not publicly announced rumors said he was dying, sick or just maybe relaxing. No one knew the truth that indeed he was dying. Lucy's father had Coronary Heart Failure and he can't work. The doctors advise him to stop working and just hand it to his daughter because in his condition the last thing he needed is stress. No one knows how Jude got the illness, their family line is healthy, he's not smoking, Layla forbade him, he's not alcoholic and he even lives a healthy life. He's just workaholic. But how come it's a heart disease and not just simple stress?

His illness.. Source not identified, so he was kept in the hospital for further diagnosis and examinations.

Jude watched Lucy's success and he was just so happy about the hotel. The 'Band Battle' would surely attract guests or maybe just passers-by that happen to be very fond of these popular bands. His smile couldn't leave his face that is visible in the paleness of it. Ever since he was admitted he became thinner than usual. He exhaled, a deep one. Never in his life had he seen Lucy that happy. He knew the girl beside the pink haired vocalist was her daughter. He doesn't know why she was there at the first place but he was just glad seeing her daughter feel free.

If only he's there. Lucy won't be like this and drown herself with work.

If only her mother is still alive would she be able to be on Lucy's side.

If only their business partners or precisely his best friend was here would Lucy have less the stress.

And if only he was here, Lucy will never be what she is now. The boring, serious, sophisticated and strict girl Lucy is now, he would change her into someone just like him. Just like the two of them when they were together.

If only he could reverse time and hold those people close.

A nurse knocked on his door and he smiled when she peeked her head first asking for permission to enter his private room.

"Sir? I was asked to advise you to turn the TV off because it might worsen your condition."

Jude nodded. He held the remote in front of the TV when Lucy appeared at the TV for a close interview regarding her project. He looked at the nurse and she nodded. Well, the nurse just knows who this famous Heartfilia is and now before her eyes is the loving care of the Heartfilia father to her daughter. She permitted him and went to the side giving Jude some privacy.

"Well I was just thankful that first day was a blast. I am not really expecting the bunch of people that'll come but I've prepared for them so, yeah. Thank you for the bands who participated. And that is the unannounced elimination round; we're now down to five." Lucy smiled at the camera. "We'll be announcing who they were at the next act."

"So Miss Heartfilia, what's happen back then when it was Fairy Law's turn? Is it true you didn't want them here?"

Lucy slightly glared at the reporter. "No. Actually, I'm happy their here." That sounds bias. Damn. "I mean I'm happy all those bands came. As for Fairy Law's turn we just got some.. technical problems. That's what their vocalist said right?" Lucy answered feeling nervous.

"Oh. Right. Does Miss Heartfilia knows about the mysterious girl on stage?"

Lucy's sweat dropped. Jude chuckled a bit. He didn't know his daughter wouldn't be able to find a good excuse at this kind of questions. She really turned into another person when it comes to this kinds of things. Like what other say 'Stupid at this'. "Uhh. Uhh. I-I really don't know w-who that girl is but I'm glad s-she enjoyed the-the.. show!"

"Miss Heartfilia one last question. Is it true you're getting married to an eligible bachelor of your status? But how about Natsu? Aren't you two dating?"

Lucy gets flustered all over. "What?! Dating?! No!" Feeling the reporter's shock at her sudden change of attitude she faked a cough and continued. "Uhm. No. No. None of that was true. I'm not dating Natsu, he's just my friend.." Lucy smiled at the thought of someone being her friend other than Erza. "..and absolutely not getting married to anyone." Lucy made sure she emphasized the last word.

Jude was just really proud about her daughter's another achievement. He was really relieved she was able to get through this. Now, he's not that worried about Lucy being alone. She's actually not alone she had Erza but now he was sure she had more than Erza. Lucy just said that that Natsu was her friend. Jude smiled, really proud of his daughter.

"Layla, I know you're watching over our daughter. Guide her for me, for now." Jude smiled as the nurse turned off the television and he covered himself with his blanket and rest peacefully.

The reporter thanked Lucy and gave her a bouquet of flowers as a token. After that Lucy gave the bouquet to one of her staff and went to the Board. She was greeted by some old Board members, they congratulated her and set off.

"Congratulations little girl." A somewhat low and mocking voice came from behind her. Lucy turned around to see Jiemma, he was smirking down at her. How could he be like that? He should be congratulating her. He should be genuinely happy for the success of their groups' royal hotel.

Lucy gave him the best smile she could give, for in fact she wanted to kick him in the face. "Thank you Sir! I was happy you were able to arrive safely."

"I didn't come here to congratulate you. But that's what happens so, congratulations for now." Jiemma chuckled wickedly. Behind him stood Sting who's looking at Lucy with concern, Rogue looked away not caring a bit and Minerva was beside her father smiling at Lucy same way as her father was.

"Thank you then, for now." Lucy answered. Then she turned away from them and continued to greet more of the Board Members. Actually she was looking for two persons she really wanted to talk to. She's just eager to see them because it would be the first time she'll be able to see these two persons who actually trusted her.

Then she saw the bald man, he's alone and was sitting on one of the tables allotted for the Board.

Lucy hesitated but she wanted this. "Mister Bob?"

The man turned around and was a bit surprised of Lucy. He looked around and was kind of relieved. He smiled at Lucy and stood up. "I told you to call me uncle."

Lucy chuckled. "I'm sorry Uncle Bob. It was really nice to finally meet you!" She extended her hand for a handshake but it was ignored by Bob. Instead he hugged her. A bone-crushing one at that.

"I'm so glad you grew up into a fine lady like you are now."

She was a bit taken aback. She doesn't know why but why does she has the feeling that this man knew her so long. "I-I'm glad too."

He pulled away and smiled wiping his tears away. "Anyway, that was a spectacular show! You really did great. I knew you could do it right. Congratulations!"

"Thank you Uncle! Where's Grandpa Makarov anyway?"

"Oh.. Ohh. He's talking to someone. Let's have a short talk first. He'll be here in a while. Don't worry!" Bob said a bit nervous.

"Are you okay uncle?"

"Okay? No. I'm perfect." He said as sweat dropped from her forehead.

"If you say so." Lucy turned to see if someone could get them some drinks but unfortunately none at in her sight. "What do you want uncle?"

"Uhh. Strawberry milkshake will do." He answered with a smile.

"Okay. I'm on it." She stood up but she was stopped when Bob pulled her.

"I'll get it."

"O-Okay?" It sounded more like a question but Lucy could no longer could she refuse he was now out of sight. So Lucy stayed there and waited for the return of her 'Uncle'.

She looked around and saw the crew disassembling the stage, some working on the chairs, some on the trashes and some with the sound system. It's true it was now over. The first day is over and Lucy gets through it. She was just happy Fairy Law is stubborn to gate crash, but it's not really gate crashing they were invited in the first place. It's just that they haven't signed any contract yet. And that reminds her. She needed to make Jellal and the whole band sign some papers. She was rude back then when she left them when they're still dealing with Lisanna. But really she doesn't want to be involved in that further. Lucy felt guilty about Lisanna. She's just liked Lucy in some ways, but in her case Lisanna just felt like Lucy was replacing her in their band and in Natsu's life that's why she did that. Lucy knew Lisanna's really nice. Her feelings just took over her. She must do something about this before things gets worst.

Lucy stood up and looked around to see if she could see the band but instead she saw the man she wanted to see for so long. "Grandpa Makarov." She mumbled then smile, a big one. She was about to run to him but saw he was talking to someone. A tinge of pink was behind the big tree inside the open grounds of the hotel. It was night so Lucy couldn't fathom the face of the person he was talking to but the pink says everything. She was shocked at first, but no that couldn't be. It must be the other pink she knew. Natsu. But why were they talking?

She decided to walk over to them.

"Lucy!" It was Bob. He came back with two milkshakes on both his hands. "I bought Mango flavoured for you, because your hair kind of reminds me of it." He smiled.

Lucy chuckled at his logic. "It's fine Uncle Bob." She turned back to where she last saw the short man but he was no longer there. How come they were that fast? She shrugged it off. "Thank you!"

"Well we've got to go now Bob." Said a voice from their side.

Lucy turned and see Makarov. "Mister –"

"Grandpa.."

"Right. Grandpa Makarov!" Lucy jumped into him and hugged him real tight. "I was so glad to finally be able to meet you!"

"Me too Lucy. Me too." He said with the calmest voice he could possible make. He rubbed her back to comfort her then she pulled away.

"So can I talk to you more?"

"Uhh. About that, no. Me and Bob had some more things to do." Lucy frowned. After finally be able to meet the only people she trusted in the Board members they were going that fast. "But don't worry. We'll meet again, one day. And someday we would be able to meet as often as you want."

Lucy nodded. Business world sure is busy. She should be the one to understand them first because in fact she was part of that world where they live too.

"We have to go now Lucy! Congratulations again!" Bob said.

"Congratulations Lucy!" Makarov said. "You really are amazing. We've sent you flowers and some gifts I think I made them put it in your car."

"Thank you for that! And thank you for going here." Lucy smiled.

"We're heading now." Bob and Makarov started to walk off to their cars.

Lucy was left there staring at the two men she was just eager to meet a moment ago, and finally being able to meet them felt like she was closer to them. She felt happier. Lucy stared in the open thinking of things. Things that changed since when?

Then Lucy was grabbed by someone. A large hand cupped her mouth so she won't be able to yell. Lucy struggled to get free but she can't. An arm circled around her waist making her squeak a bit. She got closer to her abductor and closer as the abductor tightens the grip around her. How about try Erza's moves? She elbowed the person behind her but it seems that it was not really that effective. Lucy was frantic. Why do these things kept on happening to her? Is she that bad that God punishes her so much? The person pulled Lucy to somewhere dark and hidden. She was forced to turn and face the abductor. Lucy's eyes widen in horror. Tears were falling at the corner of her eyes.

"Hey-! I didn't mean to make you cry! I'll remove my hand now, but don't scream okay? Reporters are still around so just, don't!"

Lucy nodded. What could she do? She needed to breathe now.

Lucy punched the person in front of her on the chest. "You idiot! I was really scared!"

He chuckled. "Alright. Alright. I'm sorry!" He cupped her cheeks and wiped the tears away. "Don't cry. It's just me." As if remembering something he warned. "Don't dare scream or I'll kiss you to shut up."

She doesn't know why but how did he know that she was about to scream. She pouted.

"Don't do that. It makes me want to kiss you more."

"Pervert Pinky man!" Then she bit her lips, glaring at him. Clearly she doesn't want another stolen kiss. Never did she want to kiss anyone since she's promised herself to the boy she loved first.

He pulled her to somewhere. "Come with me."

"Hey I still have things to do –!"

"I know Erza and Juvia can handle that themselves. I want you all for me now."

Lucy blushed. Why was he into her? She was just a plain girl, ordinary but with lots of money. Yeah, that would be it. She is rich and that only. That's the only thing abnormal to her, or so she thought.

"But at least tell them I'm leaving –"

"I already told them I'll get you."

"You just said you'll get me. Not take me somewhere else."

He grinned. "Well let's just hope they get what I mean."

"Idiot. They won't agree you getting me."

"Didn't I just told you they already did let me get you?"

Lucy looked at him. "They agreed?"

"Why of course. Why would they not? I am worthy of their trust, right hooded girl?" He chuckled as he saw Lucy's flushed face.

Lucy hid her face. "Fine. Where are we going?"

"Somewhere you'll like." He grinned.

"And if I get disappointed I'll make all military pursue you."

"Yes ma'am! I'm all fired up!" He cheered and runs faster pulling Lucy with him.

"W-What did you say?" Lucy asked when she stopped and looked at Natsu.

"What?"

"What did you just say when you get all excited?"

He scratched the back of head feeling a little nervous. Why was he getting nervous? Ahhh! "I said I'm all ready for this! Yeah that's it. That's what I said! Why?"

Lucy frowned but she tried to recover fast. "I-I just thought I heard something. Sorry!"

"You're so weird you know."

She glared more.

He chuckled. "Let's just go!"

He pulled her into his luscious red car. "I know this car." She thought for a moment. "You're the reckless driver who always plays at the main branch building! I was with the culprit all along!" Lucy said feeling panic.

"Hey don't pertain to me as if I'm some kind of murde –"

"But why do you always make our guards on alert mode. You've been doing that for quite some time now." She smacked his shoulder. "Stupid! Why do you do that?"

"Well I was just wondering and feeling like I wanted to check if your guards are really that alert. It was fun seeing them like that." He laughed.

"It's not funny! Don't ever do that again."

"But it's fun!" He whined.

"Do it again and I'll make sure you're in jail next time." She threatened.

"Why so cold to me sweetie?" Natsu purred. He leaned over to Lucy's side looking into her eyes.

"Because –!" Lucy blushed a very dark red. "H-Hey what do you think y-you're doing?"

Natsu pulled himself away holding something. "Buckling you up." He smiled. "Never thought you're too eager for something like that!"

"I'm not!" Lucy said still blushing. Then she looked away.

"Just relax there and feel the wind okay?" He said as the roof above them started to be pulled back. "Be ready cause you'll be experiencing something you've longed to feel."

"What?"

"Nothing. Sit back and relax." He grinned at her.

It was a long silence until they were now far from the hotel. The cold breeze was making Lucy shiver and hug herself. In fact it was her attires fault. Black, zipped-up tube and black heels, well that's all. Her hair was no use at all, they were flying behind her but she was just feeling the cold.

"That's what you get for wearing nothing –"

"Hey I was wearing something!"

"I wasn't finished yet for god's sake. You're just wearing that short one piece and nothing at all. You should've brought at least a shawl!"

"Excuse me? Can I just remind you that you pulled me and I wasn't able to retort and ask if I could get a 'shawl'?" She put her arms across her chest and rolled her eyes. Lucy shivered again.

At one moment during the drive they were about to hit a truck because Natsu was removing his white sweat shirt.

"Ahhhh!" Lucy screamed. "Natsu you idiot! What are you doing?!"

And at last he was able to remove his sweat shirt and they were able to dodge an incoming truck. "Whoo that was close." He sighed in relief as if that was just nothing. He turned to Lucy and he was dumbfounded.

Lucy was clutching to the seat belt across her, eyes shut and her head was turned to Natsu's side as if looking for comfort. At this sight Natsu smiled. Lucy sure is a scaredy cat.

He chuckled. "What's with that face?"

Lucy heard the chuckled and she eased up. "Well what the hell were you doing?"

"Removing my sweat shirt?"

"That was dangerous! Remember you're driving and you have a passenger!"

"Isn't that exciting? That was really fun!" He increased the speed and the pressure of wind on Lucy's face felt colder. "Here. Wear this." He said as he handed Lucy his sweat shirt. The one Lucy wore when he pulled her on the stage.

Without hesitation Lucy grabbed the sweat shirt and clung to it for heat. She hugged it and tried to cover herself with it. Lucy could smell the scent from the fabric. It was soothing, something that smells like fire. She couldn't explain it further but that's the best she could get from it. It was really comfortable. After feeling warm take over her she looked at Natsu. He's just wearing a shirt that has sleeves that reached his elbows and pants. Nothing less.

"Aren't you cold?"

"Uhh well." He won't admit it. "A bit. I just prefer you wearing that 'cause it makes me all distracted looking at you." Natsu was really happy of his reasoning skills. Remarkable indeed. He was really good at this.

Lying. Yeah, that would be it but it was for theirs' sake.

"Shut up!" Lucy was blushing once again. How many more times could he be able to make her go all flustered? "Do you have water in here?"

Natsu think for a moment. "Check that compartment." He pointed in front of Lucy and she immediately opened it and rummaged the insides of the compartment.

"Cigarettes." She held up the pack of cigarette she found.

"Don't touch that. Those are spare."

Too late she was already on her back facing the door and through the side mirror Natsu could see Lucy smiling wickedly while throwing his sticks one by one. Counting them as she released each stick pressed between her index and thumb.

"Hey! I said don't touch it!" He said urging not to lose his sight of the road.

"Oops! Sorry I dropped the last stick.." She faced him smiling. "..and the pack."

Natsu glared at her. "Damn you woman." He mumbled.

"Did I hear something?"

"No. Just don't touch anything else!"

Lucy continued to rummage the compartment until she touched a fabric. Soft, silky and fluffy? It seems familiar to her though. She pulled it out and saw it was a bra. Then her face was all flushed red when she held up the fabric.

"W-What is this?"

Natsu looked at it once. "An undie? A bra of cup C to be specific."

"I know that already but why do you have something like this?"

"Maybe it's from someone I've –"

"YUUUUUUCK! You had sex in your car. Yuck! Oh my gosh oh my gosh I'm sitting on it. Oh my gosh!" She turned to Natsu and slammed the bra on his face. She let it go and the wind blew it out of the car.

"Will you shut up?" Natsu said finally making Lucy calm down a bit. "I didn't have sex. I would never make anyone feel the pleasure I could give." He smirked but Lucy just rolled her eyes. "Only the person I love would be able to feel that." Then he paused for a moment. "And I didn't know you know that." He chuckled.

"So maybe you've loved a bunch of girls already." Lucy retorted. "And mister-you-think-I'm-really-dumb-at-this, of course I know. I'm not an idiot." She mumbled.

"First of all I kiss but I don't make one night stand. Second I make out with a lot of girls, well I kiss so why not prolong?" He smirked.

Lucy rolled her eyes once again. She just couldn't believe what this guy was talking about with her there.

"And third, I'm a good kisser right?"

Okay. That hit the spot. She was now beet red. "NO! And I didn't felt that kiss. It wasn't a kiss after all. I mean I never kissed back so it's not considered." She chuckled fake. Yes. Why didn't she have thought of that before. She never kissed back so why consider it as her –

Natsu smirked evilly. "It is your first no matter you want it or not."

"Ahhhh! I don't want to hear it. I don't want to hear it. I don't want to hear it." She cupped her ears and made sounds so she won't be able to comprehend what Natsu was saying.

Natsu laughed as Lucy acted like the little kid she was.