Hi... It's been awhile... I'm Really sorry.. I've had this weird writers block. I had the idea in my head but couldn't get it out. That's why this chapter is shot. BUT I do have good new. I've started on the next chapter and it's coming along greatly. I can't make any promises that it'll be on time but I'm gonna try. I do have school and right I'm getting a lot of homework but I will try to make time for this story. I really love this story and I love writing it. I hope you'll forgive me.

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Chapter 11 Truth or Dare

It's been two months. I've been enjoying my time here at the academy. Everything has been going well. The one thing that's been on my mind for a while is Natsu. I have been thinking about what Levy said, My dream, and My feelings around him. At times he's been a good friend and that's how I think it'll always be but then all of a sudden out of nowhere he makes my heart beat, my face flush red, or makes me nervous. I don't get him. At times I think "How could I like him?"But then I think "Do I really like him?"My life is so confusing.

It's Saturday morning and I'm up. Do I have any plans? Nope. I walk to the cafeteria. None of my friends are really there. I grab food to go and head to the den to see if anyone is there. Ezra and Jellal are sitting on the couch together. I don't want to disturb them so I just walk out. I can't find anyone. I end up in the garden sitting by my tree. I think about how my life has change over the months. How I've grown closer to my spirits. Most of them have forgiven me. Most except Aquarius. She still holds a grudge I think.

I've gotten used to being an S rank. I think people respect me more because of it.

They Fear me.

They know I'm strong.

They know I'm a Monster.

I'm starting to finally fit in.

I will always be an outsider.

So Life is finally good. I have friends and I might be the closest to normal that I've ever been. It's Great! I am so glad that I'm here.

I have nowhere else to go.

It's great. It's great. It's great. It's great.

It's not Great.

I'm fine. I like it here. I like the people. And they like me.

They Hate me.

And I'm happy. Finally.

I want back to the kitchen to return my dishes.

"Luce?"

I turn to see Natsu behind me. He's smiling.

"Hey Natsu. What's up?" I ask him.

"I was looking for you." He replies.

I don't know why but when he said that my heart skipped a beat. Ugh! This is so irritating! I don't like him! He's just a friend, Lucy!

"Why?" I question him.

"Well, Levy, Gajeel, Lisanna, Laxus, Cana, and I are going to hang out in my room. Wanna come?" He suggests to me with a grin.

"Yes."

I said that too quickly for my own comfort. This sucks! I don't wanna like him! I don't like him and that's that. My Heart just needs to calm down. It's just all the excitement recently.

"Alright c'mon!" He cheers and grabs my wrist.

I remember the dream I had a few months ago in fragments. I shake the thought out of my head. I gotta focus. He drags me down the hall and into his room where everyone is waiting. I sit by Levy on the bed. Gajeel is on the floor by the bed, Laxus is in the desk chair, Lisanna and Cana are just on the floor, and Natsu sits on the floor in front of me.

"Alright, what do we wanna do?" Natsu shouts to all of us.

"How bout we play cards?" Cana suggests with an evil grin.

I played Cana once. She's the devil of cards. She never loses at cards, no matter the game.

"I don't think we should play cards with you." Levy states.

"Why not?" Cana asks back.

"You are too competitive. You always win."

"So?"

"How about rock paper scissors?" Lisanna jumps into the conversation.

"Who'd wanna play that?" Gajeel growls.

"It's a fun game." Lisanna implies.

Lisanna cool and all but she can be a little dumb some times.

"Why don't we play would you rather?" I suggest.

"Yea, that's a nice idea." Levy adds on.

Everyone nods except Laxus and Gajeel. The look at each other than smirk.

"Let's take it to the next level. Truth or Dare." Laxus finally speaks.

"Gee hee. I'm in." Gajeel chuckles.

"I'm in too!" Natsu shouts.

"If Natsu's in, I guess I am too." Lisanna giggles.

Me and Levy shrug and go along with it.

"Okay. First things first. You cannot back out. No matter what. If you do, you have to lick everyone's foot here." Laxus instructs.

I understand the penalty. There are people who just back down and make the game less fun.

"I wanna start!" Natsu shouts!

"Alright. Alright. You can go first." Laxus ensures him.

"Ok! Um... Gajeel truth or dare?"

Gajeel seems startled that he was chosen then quickly goes back to being stone faced. He then gives a dare devil smile.

"Dare." Comes out of his lips.

Natsu then returns the evil smile.

"I dare you to Grope Laxus for 2 minutes." Natsu dares him in a low evil voice.

Gajeel's smile fades and Laxus's face turns to Gajeel in horror. Gajeel gulps. This is going to be awkward for him and he's not one to back down. He gets up and walks over to Laxus. He places his hands on Laxus's pecks. They both are extremely embarrassed. Natsu starts the timer. Gajeel starts to move him hands in a circle. Laxus turns stiff in horror being touched by a man.

"Time!" Natsu shouts.

Laxus slaps Gajeel's hands away and Gajeel zooms back to his spot. Both of them trying to forget. They can't complain, this game was their idea.

Gajeel clears his throat.

"Alright it's my turn." Gajeel states.

He looks around the room, searching for a victim. His eyes land on Lisanna. She gulps and smile evilly

"Lisanna, Truth or Dare?" He asks in a dark tone.

"Um, T-truth?" She stutters back.

Gajeel makes a disappointed for a second. He smiles evilly again ready to ask his question.

"Who would you fuck in this room?" He says bluntly.

She blushes red with shock in her eyes. Even I blush from the question. I feel bad for her.

"D-do I have to a-answer?" She asks desperately.

"Yes, unless you like liking feet." Laxus Replies this time.

I don't know what I would do in her place. I think I would take the feet honestly. I don't want anyone to know I'd rather fuck Na- Stop thinking! Now!

She looks down at the floor. Her ears redder than ever.

"G-Gajeel. Can I whisper it to you?" She asks in a plea.

"Aw c'mon that's no fun!" Laxus complains.

"Seriously? We don't get to know?" Natsu Says disappointed.

Lisanna looks even more embarrassed after Natsu's comment.

"Fine, but choose one more person to whisper it to." Gajeel compromises.

She slowly nods in a little relief. She looks around and her eyes stop on me. She then scouts to Gajeel and whispers a name in his eye. He lets out a laugh while she is completely embarrassed.

"Who else you gonna tell, Lisanna? Tell me!" Natsu calls out.

She shakes her head fast and point to me.

"I'll tell her." She almost whispers.

Natsu sighs in disappointment. I'm kinda upset that she just called me "her", I know we haven't really talked but surely she knows my name, right? I know hers.

She crawls slowly to me and leans into my ear.

"I'm only telling you this because I want you to know that I have my eyes set on him." She sighs and then whispers "If I had to choose it'd be Natsu. I like him. He's mine."

She leans back her face is serious. Her eyes saying "He's mine." then I realize she sees me as a threat. I gulp and nod once slowly. She smile then pretends to be embarrassed. She goes back to her seat and glares at me little then smiles.

"My turn! Levy, Truth or dare?" She questions the bluenette.

"Oh, um, Dare? Yea, Dare!" Levy says unsure.

"Alright, I dare you to... hmm... Lick Gajeel's ear!"

Levy flushes with redness. Gajeel blushes a bit too and glances at the floor.

"O-okay, I c-can do that. E-easy." Levy stutters.

She turns to Gajeel and leans real close to his ear. I couldn't see it but by Gajeel reaction I can tell she did it slowly. She quickly turns away from him.

"Alright! Lu-Chan your turn! Truth or Dare?" Levy questions me.

I think for a moment. I wanna say truth but she might ask something like Laxus did but if I chose dare I could do something embarrassing. Well It's better than telling them I would choose Na- Okay!

"I choose Dare." I tell her.

She smirks. I regret saying dare.

"I dare you to kiss Natsu." She bluntly dares me.

She didn't even need to think about it. My eyes widen and I look at Lisanna. She fake smiles but I see rage in her eyes. Her glare tells me to chicken out. I gulp and look to Natsu. He's a little shocked but not blushing like you would expect. My face is more red then a rose. I really don't want to take the penalty but I don't want Lisanna to hate me... But It's not my fault right? I was dared to. I should take up this chance to- I mean I have to.

I walk over to Natsu and sit next to him. Everyone is giggling. Natsu looks into my eyes. I notice his mouth twitch. I sigh; this isn't really how I wanted my first kiss. But what can I do? I bite my lip. I see Natsu's eyes look to my lips. His eyes meet mine once again.

"I can't do this." He says.

My heart stops.

"Whhhhaaaatttt?" Everyone groans.

"I can't kiss her. It may be her dare but these are my lips."

He serious. He really didn't want to kiss me. I don't know why but my world seems to be falling apart. I see Lisanna try to hide a smirk with fake acting but it doesn't work. Maybe Natsu likes her to. I slump back into my seat.

I couldn't focus on the rest of the game. Over and over again I kept thinking.

Natsu didn't want to kiss me.