Fairy Tail: Hiro Mashima


CHAPTER 11

"A Way to Your Heart."


"He didn't even give me a break." Loke muttered; right after he left the principal office.

"So, now what?" Sting asks, trailing behind his friend, "What did Hades said about Lucy? Will she be in trouble too?"

"No, but starting next week, she will be Lucy. So, Louie's dead, I guess." Loke knew this day would happen somehow; he was happy that Lucy will no longer need to act as a boy but at the same time- he's a bit worried. "We need to keep our eyes on her every move after this." The thought of Lucy goes to school as a girl makes Loke inner brother complex- protective mode rises up, "I don't want people to see how cute she is."


"See, I told you. He's too pretty to be a boy."

"Did you see the photo? Damn, she's cute."

"I can't believe that out of all people- Natsu liked a girl."

"I can't wait to see her wear the girl's uniform."


The news about Lucy pretended to be a boy spreads like a wildfire around Grimoire High; all thanks to some anonymous person who posted various pictures of Natsu and Lucy arguing in the parking lot, last weekend.

And it causes a lot of ruckus especially among the school committee since the victims are both their best friend. Needless to say, Gray had a lot of work to do and it took a lot of energy from him to calms Erza down, before she went rampage around the school.

As for Jellal; the school committee president did something too, but of course knowing how dramatic the boy is- he's going overboard. The students of Grimoire High were not that shocked to see that different- serious side of Jellal Fernandes that day.

"I swear to God, whoever you are; who posted those photos- I, Jellal Fernandes has a very particular set of skills. Skills that make me a nightmare for people like you. Yes, you! I don't know who you are but I will look for you, I will find you and I will kill you."

Gray just thought the blue headed boy was messing around, especially after he quoted those famous lines using the help from Lyon to broadcast it around the school. Which cause the broadcasting club president a lot of troubles with Hades later on.

And speaking of Hades; the principal himself has decided that Lucy will be Lucy and Loke will take full responsibility for all the commotion- given that he was the one who started everything. Loke's punishment will be detentions every day after school until he graduates, but the boy wouldn't mind at all because he quite enjoys it; spending more time at the gardening club-

"Now I know why he's such a troublemaker." Hades shook his head, "One of the Clive- of course." He lets out a heavy sigh when he saw Gildart grinning to his ear annoyingly near Hades's desk.

Gildart just burst into laughter, "Oh come on. Cut me some slack will ya?" He greets the principal with a big hug, "Please don't tell my wife about all of these."


Lucy.

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"Lucy, how long are you going to stay here?"

Lucy ignored the question, instead she continues reading her comic books.

It has been almost a week since she had the big break up with Natsu. After the incident that night at the parking lot- Natsu blocked her number; she can no longer contact him. Lucy was stunned at how serious the pink haired boy is.

Lucy remembered she cried a lot after that. It was her first love, and it hurt too much. About a few days later; her body temperature got worse all because of the crying and poor Loke had to carry her to the hospital and it was embarrassing.

She even had a huge fight with her brother.

"Natsu Dragneel? Are you serious Luce?" Loke shouts at her, "You could've picked a better guy."

"What's wrong with him?" Lucy shouts back, "Hey, don't judge me okay. I never even have once judged you when you dated all those whor- annoying girls back then!"

However, it was all good after that, thanks to Cana whom settled things for them using her ways- the twins even make a vow to never ever fight in front of their older sister anymore.

"Lucy." Someone taps her shoulder.

"What?" She said lazily, "Can't you see I'm reading here?"

Laxus shook his head, "How long are you going to mope around like that?" The older guy scoots a little on the bench and sits closer next to Lucy, "Skipping school, reading weird comic, eating junk food, wearing the same sweater for two days and hangs out here at the gym- the only place you hated the most. This is so unlike you."

"Lucy, I know you're still not over him, who we do not speak his name of." Laxus wanted to laugh at his own words, "But you can't be like this forever. I know Loke's still not over that girl too, but I don't see him mope around like you."

Lucy rolled her eyes at him, "That's because Loke doesn't love her like I do to him, who we do not speak his name of." Replied Lucy; she suddenly remembered about Loke's idiotic embarrassment- who almost- at the school library in front of his only crush-

"Whatever." Laxus put his arm around Lucy's shoulder, "Still, if you want him, who we do not speak his name of. Do something, don't just sit here and do nothing. You're going to end up like Droy if you keep eating all those food."

Droy is one of Laxus newly protégé; he's a big guy who dreams to be bulky like Laxus, but Droy's love towards food is stronger that his determination to be thin-

"What can I do?"

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Later, at the Clive Residents.

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"Nice apartment. And your mom is so adorable by the way." Said Jellal; giggling like a teenage girl. "She's so beautiful and fit, I'm in love."

Gajeel slaps Jellal's arm and then followed by Gray who did the same, "What is the matter with you? Behave." Said Gray; then he turns to Lucy, "Where's Loke?"

"He's out somewhere with Sting."

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This is Lucy's first time ever to invite some friend over and she really couldn't believe that it would be boys and this trio. She's pretty close with Jellal and Gray; since they had the same class, but Gajeel- she always intimidated by him. Probably because he's bigger than the other two and the piercing doesn't help much. His face sure is something-

"Stop staring at my face." Even his voice terrified Lucy.

"Stop scaring the poor girl." Gray interrupts, "Anyway, Lucy- that's your name. Urm- so, how are you?" He asks; there's a little bit of awkwardness sounded in his tone-

"Not that fine I guess."

The trio looks sympathetically at her; because they knew why. "We're here because of Natsu." Said Gajeel all of the sudden.

"Natsu? What's wrong with him?" Lucy tried her best not to get too thrilled hearing that name. She hadn't heard from him-

"He's not been himself lately." Jellal answered it sadly, "And we thought it might had something to do with you. Natsu has been so different after the break up."

"He stops eating spicy food Lucy!" Gray said, almost shouting and he actually sounded worried when he said all those words, "The other day, he spent most of his time at Candy Land- the Natsu we all knew, hates Candy Land. And that's the second time he went this week."

Jellal nod his head in agreement, "He ate too much candy until he got hospitalized. He's gained a little weight because of those candies." By now, Gray already looks like he's given up. "I just found out that he- he. I can't say it, Jellal- you say it."

Jellal pats on Gray's back, "Natsu started playing Candy Crush Lucy. It was horrible! He's addicted to it. Yesterday he bites my hand after I tried to take the phone away from him. He even tried to flirt with us and it was unpleasant I tell you. Plus, he even got his own."

"Oh, for crying out loud!" Gajeel smack both boys on the back of their head, "Why you gotta make a big deal out of that. What did we discuss about?"

Both Gray and Jellal winced and Lucy couldn't feel sorry more, "Candy Crush, really?" The image of Natsu playing Candy Crush suddenly crosses onto her mind and it is very disturbing since she knew how much he hated the game before.

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"Just put on a skirt and seduce him." Said Jellal excitedly, "Or, maybe you could put on those cute cat ears, or- or just wear a full body suit of cat costume. Natsu love cat; I'm pretty sure he's going to fall for it. You can borrow Erza's- she had these sexy- I meant- not that I know of but- it's going to work. Trust me."

Gajeel went deadpan at the blue headed boy's suggestion. Right now, they were all were thinking of a way to get Natsu to forgive Lucy. And surprisingly, most of Jellal's plans are as weird as he is. Lucy couldn't help but wondered how they can keep up with him after all these years-

"He's gay you idiot!" Gajeel slaps Jellal's arm again for the tenth time, "The only thing that could turn him on if blondie here had a dick between her legs." And Lucy blushes furiously after hearing the word dick so bluntly from Gajeel's mouth.

"Strap on?" Jellal suggested; but then got smack really hard on the face from Gajeel-

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"I'll say just tie him on a bed and- and. No, you're too pure for that." Gray suggested his idea, "But then, it could work you know. Natsu is a bit sadistic so maybe you could- you know- just surrender yourself. A little bit of bdsm and bamm! You're good to go. You can do that thing where you."

Another smack landed right on Gray's face with Gajeel's hand.

"Finish that sentence and I'll throw you out of the window." Said Gajeel; who seems like his vein is about to pop out any minute now, "You guys are hopeless."

Jellal slowly scoots over next to Lucy on the couch, "Just go with my plan. Put on a cat- a sexy cat costume and tie him up on a bed, like Gray suggested."

Gray also then, scoots closer and slyly put his arm around Lucy, "Yup. Do that. I can teach you how to tie people up on a bed using rope of course. And if you need strap on, I can ask from a friend of mine."

"That's it. You guys are dead."

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"Are you sure they're okay?" Lucy asks Gajeel. She tilted her head to Gajeel's car and check on both Gray and Jellal whom now had big bruised on their forehead.

"They're fine." Said Gajeel, "Lucy. If you need any help about Natsu. You can just ask me. Don't ask those fools."

The two said fools waved their hands at Lucy and grins; but after a glare from Gajeel- both quickly ducked their head lower to hide.

"Anyway, Natsu is my friend too, and I hate seeing him like this- even though he's annoying, but he's actually a good guy." He said genuinely, "To be honest, I'm glad that he chose you back then because you're able to bring out some goods in him. I think, out of all people that he dated- he likes you the most."

"Well- I don't know about that." Lucy suddenly felt really shy and guilty at the same time.

"Natsu is just confused, that's all." Gajeel pats on Lucy's shoulder, "Good luck girl."

"T-Thanks."


Few days later.

At Grimoire High.

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Juvia, "You are very adorable as a girl. I l-love you even more."

Levy, "No wonder you wouldn't mind when we all told you about our lady problem."

Erza, "This is your final form right? No more hidden secret."

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"Well, aren't you cute in your uniform." Sting complimented the blonde girl, "You'll be the death of Loke." He ruffles the girl's hair.

Lucy just giggles, "He wouldn't leave me alone this morning. He even got me a bunch of different pepper spray and asks me to carry it around. You know- just in case."

"Don't worry, if anything happens. I'll be there for you." He said.

Sting has totally over her; after he heard the news about Natsu and Lucy- he knew that luck was never on his side from the beginning anyway. He hates to admit that despite all those troubles- Lucy actually looks good with Natsu minus him being gay-

"So what happens now? You and Natsu?" He asks her, "Have you talked to him yet?"

Lucy shook her head and sighs, "I'm going to look for him during lunch."

"Good luck. I'm rooting for you guys by the way. Don't tell Loke."


"I used to be in love with you. You used to be the first thing on my mind. I know I'm just a friend to you. That I will never get to call you mine."


Natsu

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"What do you want?"

He asks her directly the moment he heard her footsteps approaching him, "Didn't I tell I don't want to see your face anymore?"

Lucy still approaches him until she's close enough, standing facing him. "We need to talk."

Natsu stares at her from head to toe with a disgust expression; a female just stands in front him. And worst; her expose bare legs is making him uncomfortable. Only God knows how much he wanted to jump off the building and-

"Natsu, I am very sorry." She said all of the sudden and bows her head, "I know you're mad at me. I shouldn't lie to you. Even after what you told me about your problem with your mom and all." She lifted up her head, "I am such a horrible person. You can be mad at me all you want."

Natsu said nothing; he leans his back on the wall and still had his eyes on her.

"I'm pretty sure you know why I act as a boy from the start; I was just helping Loke." By now, she started fidgeting. The way Natsu looks at her; is making her even more nervous. "When I confessed to you- that was real. I really meant every single word of it."

"I really do like you Natsu."


"I'm sorry, I love you. I didn't mean to say what I said. I miss you, I mean it, I tried not to feel it. But I can't get you of my head."


"What are you doing?" Natsu finally said when Lucy boldly approaches him, "What the?"

Lucy stands really close to him, her heartbeat thumps really fast and quite loud. And she wondered if Natsu could hear it and part of her, wish he would sense it at least. Then she slowly cups Natsu's cheeks with her palm. "Give me a sec." She said.

Natsu wanted to remove her hands away but couldn't; he did miss her touch- seconds later he felt her soft lips landed on his.

She kisses him.


"I'm not the type of girl for you. And I'm not going to pretend. That I'm the type of girl you call more than a friend. And I break all the rules for you. Break my heart and start again."


After a moment; the blonde girl gave up and backs away, "Nothing? You didn't feel anything anymore?" She asks him.

Natsu's eyes were cold, even after she kisses him- he still gives her the cold shoulder. And it hurt her so much that he looks down on her.

"I don't feel anything to you anymore." He said, "Just give up Lou- no, that's not your name."

"Can't you give me a second chance at least?" Her voices sounded desperate; Lucy has no shame at all and she couldn't care less about pride. She rather lower he esteems just for Natsu right now. If he wanted her to get down on her knees- she would do it-

The pink haired boy rolled his eyes, "For what? And for your information, I don't know if you notice this- but I'm gay! I like guys not girls, especially one like you." He shouts at her. "You fucking lied to me! You said yourself that we got to trust each other, but seems like that doesn't work for you huh?"

"It hurts me Lucy." He finally said her name, "I trusted you. I told everything to you. You know how I feel about women; you knew how much I hate liars. And you- you- fuck, I can't look at you right now. I really can't stand you- you- stupid girl." He muttered the last part lowly.

"I wish I never met you before."


"I want you to miss me. When I'm not around you. I know that you're in town. Why won't you come around to the spot that we met?"


Natsu pushes her away, and head towards the exit door. "Natsu!" He stops when he heard her calling his name loudly-

"Natsu!" She shouts again, "I'm not going to give up on you!" She shouts the last part louder. "I will do everything just so you can only look at me! I don't care if you're gay! I don't care if you hate women as long it is not me. You're going to fall for me again! Just wait Natsu Dragneel!"

Natsu sighs, and tilted his head at her, "Fuck off! Bitch." Then he left her alone on the school's rooftop.

However, Lucy just smiles after that. With a deep breathe; she had a new goal now. She will get Natsu's trust and his heart back no matter what. "Because boys will always be boys. Natsu is a teenage boy and just like Jellal said; all boys- no, wait. I don't think- whatever."


"I break all the rules for you. Break my heart and start again. I'm not the type of girl you call more than a friend. I'll make time for you."

"Time for you. Time for you."

"Who the fuck let you in here?" Lyon kicked the door open, "Jellal, I'm going to kill you!"

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"Jellal, I'm going to kill you!"

Erza drops her pen when she heard Jellal's screams from the speaker, "Tch, he's probably broken into the broadcasting club without permission again." She sighs.

"No. Don't touch me! Lyon!" Jellal screams again; and all students had to cover their ears because of his loud piercing screams. "Wait- let me say something. E-Erza!" He screams again, "Erza- wait for me at the u-usual place- after school. Please. No- not my leg. Y-You stupid airhe."

A sneaky whistling suddenly coming out of Gray's mouth, "Girl, he's going to confess to you." He even nudges Erza's arm playfully, "Oh my God, you're so lucky." He said eagerly with a girly voice and Erza blushes furiously as red as her scarlet hair-

"Shut up!"


Back on the night where Loke went out with Sting,

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"How does one make spaghetti using this?" Sting holds the can of tomato and shoves it to Loke's chest, "This is so unoriginal. We should use real tomato."

Loke grunts, "You're so picky. Just use the instant one. Why? Why did all of the sudden you wanted to eat a freaking homemade spaghetti Sting?"

Sting's parents were out of town tonight and the boy suddenly had the urge to eat homemade spaghetti. But since he doesn't know how to make one; he decides to force Loke to cook for him- much to his friend's dismay. So now, both of them were at the supermarket-

"I swear to God Eucliffe. You can't put that in- oh hey Rogue." They suddenly bump into Rogue and Loke greets the said boy, "What are you doing here- what are you going to do with all those fruits?"

Both Sting and Loke couldn't help but stares at Rogue's trolley; it was almost filled with nothing but fruits. If they counted; could be dozens of it-

"Hey, don't look at me like that. We're all human and we get hungry sometimes. Plus, I really need my vitamin." Rogue replied with a blank expression, "And you are?" He asks Sting.

"Rogue, this is Sting Eucliffe." Loke introduces him, "And Sting, this is Rogue Cheney- my cousin." Rogue shakes Sting's hand. "Pleasure to meet you." He said.

"Hey Rogue, can you cook?" Sting asks very nonchalantly, "Say, a homemade spaghetti?"

"Sure. I can."

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Rogue, "Sting Eucliffe- he's cute. I wonder if he's single."


The End – CHAPTER 11


Do I have a StingRogue shipper here? Ayyy! Don't judge me people. Sting needs someone after Lucy brother zoned him. Lol :p Anyway, those lyrics are from Carly Rae Jepsen - Your Type. My favorite song and probably the only song that related to my very own poor love stories.


Next chapter – "Someone like You."


"If you don't want her, can I have her for myself?"

"You're not serious are you?"

"I'm serious Natsu. Lucy's a cute girl. So, I like her."