I felt his warm lips press against mine. Letting out a moan as he pushed his tongue between my lips, exploring my mouth. Wrapping my arms around his broad shoulders, pressing him closer to my chest. It felt good having him so close. Feeling his warmth. Natsu slides his hand up my thigh, up towards...
What am I doing!?
"Stop it.." Breaking the kiss to speak. Ignoring my actions, Natsu just continued. "Natsu.. stop." Pushing him away gently. Only to growl in annoyance of my gently touch, soon pressing himself back on me. Before I knew it, warm tears streamed down my face. He stopped, as soon he tasted my silent tears.
To get a better look on my face, Natsu retrieved himself off me. Ruffling his pink hair in frustration. My eyes met Natsu's gaze, and it looked like he were in deep thoughts. I think he understood why I was acting the way I was, but now he wasn't sure how he should act. Natsu rose up and began to walk away from me.
"Why won't you listen?" I felt stupid there I laid. Natsu had said and done all the things I wanted him to do, but still, I couldn't go through with it. "I told you what happened."
"I just have to digest it." He nodded understanding. "That's why I can't do it, I'm not like Lisanna. I'm sorry." Walking over to the door, Natsu opened hit, holding the doorknob in his hand.
"Fine, I get that." Smiling weakly at me. It was out of his character to have a smile like that. He looked so vulnerable. "I'm sorry about everything that has happened. I hope you can one day forgive me." My body froze, he apologized. Natsu of all people said he was sorry. I didn't now haw to respond, but for I knew it, he was gone. Why are you making this so hard. I'm trying to move on, but it's just getting harder for every time I see your face.
This wasn't the way I pictured it would be between us, but both of us need this. Even though, when our lips touched , everything just seemed right.
We were one.
I wanted it to stay like that, but unfortunately it can't be like that now.
That night I cried myself to sleep, not from thinking of Sting, no. It was all thanks to Natsu. He just had to do something like that, telling me about Lisanna. Maybe he actually was telling the truth?
Early next morning was I precisely at the Fairy Tail Café seven o'clock, it was my turn to open the café. Juvia is supposed to be here two hours. The café looked like new after they cleaned it, since the accident with.. Sting. Well, enough about that. It looked great! We had now new furnitures, tables and chairs, even the broken window had been replaced. If you didn't know about what happened, you would never had guessed a brutal fight had been taken place. With no further a due, began I preparing the shop. Taking chairs down from the tables.
When I was done, I headed back to the back room to change to my uniform. Quickly, I got dressed. Just as I was doing my hair, heard I the front door opened. I was sure it was still closed. Confused, I walked out to take a look at who it could be. Since I was suppose to be alone until Juvia arrived.
"Hello?" Poking my head out the door to see.
"Lucy!" Mira stood in the middle of the café with an unknown person behind her. "I have great news!" She jumped in delight.
"What?" My attention wasn't able to focus on Mira's happiness, it was completely focused on the black haired male behind her.
"I'm pregnant!" She jumped on me, hugging me tightly.
"You're.." Now she had my full attention.
"Yes! Four weeks now!"
"That's wonderful! I'm so happy for you! What did Laxus say about it?"
"Well.. that's one of the reasons I'm here." Mira stepped aside and reached out her arm for the stranger to step forward. "This is Rogue, he-"
"Did you cheat on Laxus!?" I felt anger build up inside me. I know Mirajane is sweet, she's practically sugar herself. I never would have imagined her cheating on Laxus, never!
"No!"
"Then why did you bring this creepy guy here then!? No offence."
"None taken." Rogue nodded understanding.
"Laxus is the father! Rogue is my replacement as the new manager for a while!"
"Oh..."
"So no one is cheating here!" Wait a minute, she said Rogue would be the new manager, then that meant she would..
"You're leaving already?"
"I tried to tell you, but you was just as stubborn as my husband ." Mira looked at me, I knew exactly what she thought. Laxus and I had the same tendencies sometimes. "It's only for a year."
"A year?!"
"Rogue will be here until Laxus thinks it's safe for me to come back to work. After the previously events that has happened, Laxus thing is for the better, especially since Sting-" She understood she had said too much. "With other words, his worried." It didn't come as a surprise that Laxus wanted to keep Mira out of the chaos.
"Hi." Rogue reached out he's hand. I shaked it politely, something I hadn't been in these past minutes. It might not be the best first impression you would ask for.
"Hi, I'm Lucy."
"It's a pleasure to meet you."
"Now that you have introduced to each other, I'll head back home! Good luck!" Giving me a last hug, Mira left the Café.
"So, Rogue. Want me to show you around?" I could save my ass if I did this properly.
I showed Rogue every thing that was necessary for him to know. We had just finished our tour around the Café, and even the baker had been here dropping off the fresh delicates. With only a few minutes before we were suppose to open, Rogue and I sat by the window, drinking coffee.
"So what made you start at Fairy Tail Café?"
"I was in desperate need of money as I practically had none, so I applied on this job. I thought it looked simple and easy earned money. I started when I was fourteen, that was when I met Laxus for the first time. The thunder dragon!"
"Thunder dragon?"
"Yeah! You should never get on his bad side, then you're dead! He sounds like a dragon with a roar of thunder!" Waving around with my arms, trying to explain how scary the thunder dragon actually could be.
"You're something unique Lucy." Rogue was a easy person to talk to and easy to get along with. With his scary look, wasn't he that bad I thought he would be, in fact, Rogue is really nice. Rogue's style is, well.. slightly dark. With his black bangs covering his face and black clothing, it's not so weird why you get that impression of him. I might have judge the book by it's cover.
"Why did you want to start working at the Fairy Tail Café? Our Café isn't really known for being a manly place to work." Rogue laughed, obviously understanding where I wanted.
"I want to try something new, get the chance to meet new kind of people, experience this kind of business." He got balls coming to this place. It didn't sound like he knew about what had happened her.
"You're not bothered by the.. burglary?" That was a close call. Natsu would kill me if I leaked information.
"No, why would I? Maybe that was one of the reasons that drew me here." With Rogue's attitude, this cooperation were going to be easy. I was looking forward to work with him. "Hey, Lucy?"
"Yeah?"
"Want to get something to drink later?" Was he asking me out or was it just a polite thing to get to know his employee better? What would Natsu say?
Nothing.
It's not of his concern.
"Let me think about it." Rogue smiled, more then satisfied. Was he asking me out?
"Rogue and I had been talking the whole day. I regret judging Rogue when I first met him. His one of the nicest persons I have ever met. Polite, sweet and his a great manager! Not to mention, his actually really handsome. I'm looking forward to work with Rogue in the future. He got so many new ideas and looking at the shop with new eyes.
With the shop closing up, were it only Rogue and I left in the shop. Juvia didn't show up for work due to a sickness.
Rogue tried to show off his newly learned skills. Earlier that day had he been so impressed of how I could balance multiple orders and drinks at once.
"See! I told you I would learn it by the end of the day." Balancing three cups on top of each other, glowing with excitement at his accomplishments.
"Just be careful with those!" Wiggling back and forth, as the upper cup fell down. I barley caught it in time. I was like a ninja!
"Close call." Rogue breathed out in relief.
"Nice catch." We both turned around at the new guest. Looking down at my shoes, when I noticed who it was.
"I'm sorry, we're closed for the day." Said Rogue calmly.
"I only came to drop something off." The new guest walked further inside the Café, carrying a large box. It looked really heavy. "Where do you want it, Lucy?"
"You can take it to the back, I'll unpack it tomorrow."
"Ok." I watched as he walked over to the door, knocking it open with his foot. You could she his muscles flexing clearly through his white shirt.
"Have you decided yet Lucy?" Looking back up at Rogue who got my attention back. Hope he didn't notice my staring.
"About what?"
"Getting that drink."
"Oh! How rude of me! I didn't introduce myself!" Pushing me aside, stepping forward and grabbed Rogue's hand. "I'm Natsu Dragneel."
"I'm Rogue Cheny." With an intense look on their faces, both of them hold a firm grip onto the other. Natsu didn't look happy at all, on the other hand, he was looking more like intimidated. The way he was acting told me it might be that. Was it Rogue? No, it couldn't be! Or, could it? I looked up at him, trying to figure it out.
This could be interesting, I might as well just enjoy it!
"Rogue." Now I got both of their attention. "What about some coffee back at my place?" I met Natsu's eyes met mine, as he wore annoyance in them. Oh yes, he was definitely jealous. I enjoyed seeing him like this, it was different. I gave him the best and brightest smile I could, grabbing his arm as I pushed him out the main entrance.
"Go get another box." He walked reluctantly towards the door.
"On another thought, I'll bring them tomorrow."
"Ok! Bye Natsu!" Natsu scowled at Rogue as he slammed the door behind him. Waving eagerly after him. Natsu gave me one last glance before he seated himself in his car and drove off. Damn, that felt good! "Come on Rogue, let's finish so we can go."
Natsu didn't show up that day as he said he would. It had been a week since he came to the shop, an no one had heard from him. Laxus was the one who dropped of the rest of the boxes. When I asked Laxus about Natsu had he only said that he had been busy in his office at the Fairy Tail Industries. What was he doing?
It was the one who had to open the Café that day. Later Rogue was suppose to come, only him an I for the rest of the day. Around ten I think it was. We had been together after work every day since Rogue came back to my apartment. Talking the whole night! We were really getting along and close now. We have a connection the two of us, but not in a romantic kind of way. I don't look at Rogue more then a friend, a good friend. Even though I'm not sure what kind of feelings he have towards me, hopefully are they mutual as mine.
When I was only a few meters away from the Café, saw I that the lights were on. Was someone already there? I hope Rogue didn't mix up our times. Carefully I tried to opened the main entrance, checking if it was open, something it was.
"Rogue?"No one answered. Maybe it was Mirajane getting some of her stuff? Someone had been pretty busy getting the shop ready, as it was already ready. Absolutely everything was ready, someone had arrived her early. I grabbed a cookie as I passed the counter on my way to the back room.
"Are you paying for that?" I jumped around, startled by the unexpected voice.
"Don't do stuff like that." Brushing some crumbs of my face. "I needed to taste if they were as good I they should be, and they was! Why are you doing here?"
"I'm obviously catching one of my employees steeling from me." Was he checking up on me? It certainly felt like it.
"You didn't answer me. Why are you here, Natsu?"
"I'm the owner of Fairy Tail Industries, do I need a reason to check up on one of my working places?" He obviously had other intentions. "If you have to know, am I only here to see hoe the shop is going."
"So why did you prepare the shop? It was suppose to be my job."
"I'm going to be working here for a while." Was this a joke?
"You're kidding, right?"
"I'm serious." Now I had to see him every day? He's pink hair would be in my way. Everything was going perfectly after my plan, so why now? This was exactly what I was afraid of would happen.
Walking in to the back room, shortly followed by Natsu. He stood before a chair with a uniform, most likely his and began to unbutton his shirt.
"What are you doing?"
"I'm changing. What else does it look like?" Tossing his shirt onto the floor. I couldn't help and stare at his toned chest. His muscular arms continued on unbuttoning his pants. While I had watched his every move carefully had he done the same to me, locking his eyes on me. When I realized he was watching me, looked I up at him, meeting his gaze. Natsu smirked accomplished, as he dropped his pants. Immediately looking in the other direction, not wanting to see him in only a...
"Lucy?"
"...What?
"It's rude not to look at people when they're talking to you." Usually people don't casually strip in the middle of a conversation either.
"I can live with that."
"Can you give me the bow tie in the locker next to yours." Like hell that was a coincident. Taking out the bow tie, had Natsu already dressed himself. He wore the male uniform to the Fairy Tail Café. It was basically black pants with a white shirt and a black vest.
"Here you go." Reaching him the bow tie.
"Can you take it on? I have never used a bow tie before." Natsu moved close for me to take it on. But it unnecessary close. I looked up at him, feeling my cheeks burn up as he leaned even closer. Keeping my head down, I kept my focus on his neck. Not his neck of course, but the bow tie. Even though his neck is tempting.
Focus Lucy!
Think bow tie!
"First of all, you need to button up all the buttons. You can't have a cleavage and a bow tie." I could feel Natsu's gaze hover above me. My fingers struggled not to tremble, while fixing his buttons. What was I afraid of? I'm just helping him with his uniform. I began to tie the knot around his neck. It felt like he came even closer. How could that be possible!
"You need to teach me how to do that." With a sensually voice, Natsu brushed some hair away from my face. Pulling me closer towards him.
"Done!" Pushing Natsu back."Well, look at the clock! It's time to open the shop! Better get changed!"
"You need a hand with that?"
"No! Get out pervert." With a smile on his face, Natsu left me alone.
The whole day had just been awkward. Rogue and Natsu was only arguing about, well, everything. It all started with the sugar. Yes, I said sugar. You see, they couldn't agree on if the sugar should be in a bowel or in a glass, like salt and pepper. Natsu meant it should be in a bowel, that way could the guest easily decided the amount of sugar they wanted. I understand where he wanted with this. Rogue on the other hand meant it would be more practical for the employees, if it would be in a glass, easy to transport.
Another thing they disagreed on was the temperature. Rogue wasn't satisfied, he thought it was too hot in there and that we needed to put the air conditioner on. Natsu wasn't pleased with that at all, he thought it was perfect temperature. Personally, I didn't feel the difference.
The most annoying thing was when they couldn't decided on where to put a sign. I bet it was seriously two inches separating the distance were they wanted it to hang. That was when I needed a break from those two.
I was getting worried that day, because since Natsu arrived at the Café, Rogue had been more intense. If that's the right way to describe it. He had been stroking my back if I passed him and stood closer then usual. Maybe it only was my imagination.
But Natsu, oh, that bastard had been up in my face every chance he could. I was nervous at the beginning, but the fifth time it wasn't anything but a bother. So annoying! Every half an hour had he came to me with his bow tie in he's hand. Even Rogue did that once..
Luckily was the day finally over and all of us were cleaning up the shop. Right now, was I looking forward for my beautiful bed that was waiting for me!
"I'll leave for today Lucy." Natsu stood in the main entrance, wearing his black suit. Looking good as always.
"See you tomorrow." Giving him a wave as he went out to his car.
"Lucy?"
"Yeah?" Rogue called me from the back room.
"Can you come here for a second?"
"What is it?" Stepping inside, were Rogue standing shirtless in the middle off the room. "Oh, I didn't know you were changing, I'll come back-"
"Stay. I have something on my chest I need to get out." Obviously not something called a shirt. "For the short time I've been at the Fairy Tail Café, have you taken me in with open arms. I want you to know that you are a smart and a beautiful woman. I'm glad we're friends." I was glad Rogue was thinking me as a friend and nothing more, now things could be much easier between us.
"Rogue, I-"
"But I want to be more." I felt Rogue's arms wrap around me pressing me up against him, placing his lips onto mine. I felt stuck in his grasp, unable to move, like he was holding me too tightly. This wasn't what I wanted. With a swift movement were Rogue lying on the floor with a bleeding nose.
Natsu jumped on top of Rogue, hitting him repeatedly in his face. I stared with wide eyes at Natsu who looked furious, continuously hitting him.
"Stop! Natsu!" Rogue didn't even pull off one hit towards him. Natsu was the only one acting reckless. Desperately I tried to get a hold on him from behind. He was tense, I could feel he's hard muscles press against me, as I were using all my strength to hold him. All of a sudden, his whole body loosened, feeling him melt in my grasp.
Natsu rose up, standing over us. I looked over at Rogue, he looked like shit and had most likely a broken nose.
"Rogue? Are you ok?"Brushing away his black hair that were covering his hair.
"Been better." Stumbling back on he's feet.
"Go clean yourself up, I'll be there in a bit." I watch Rogue walk with small steps towards the bathroom. Natsu didn't let Rogue out of his sight until the door closed behind him.
"What the fuck was that!?"
"I could say the same thing to you."
"That's none of you god damn business! Rogue and I are friends!"
"You can't be friends with him" Who was he thinking he was, saying I can't decide my own friends.
"And why is that?"
"You need to stay away from him." I'm so tired of him telling me what to do. And why on earth is suppose to be wrong with Rogue? He is just the sweetest!
"No."
"Why can't you understand, Lucy. It's something fishy with that guy." Natsu's voice had suddenly become lower, obviously not wanting Rogue to hear. "I'm telling you, something's not right."
"You're so full of bullshit. The only reason you feel that about Rogue, is that you're jealous."
"He want us to be a part." Where did he get this from? I was tired to play this game of his. I don't want him to bring in Rogue in all of this. This was so fucked up.
"You managed that just fine by yourself." Staring at me angrily, Natsu grabbed my hand about to say something. He was interrupted when Rogue stepped out from the bathroom with paper in he's nose. As Rogue walked towards us, stared Natsu one last time at me, before he stormed out, slamming the door behind. I looked at the door for a few seconds.
"I'm sorry about that, he got a temper."
"Is he your ex boyfriend?" The sound of the word boyfriend made my heart jump. The thought of him being my boyfriend?
That was in the past.
"No."
Well, might not what you were hoping for, but hey! You'll get your lemon flavoured NaLu moment soon enough. So I hope you wasn't too disappointed.
THANK YOU SO MUCH! I love all of your reviews! It literally make my day. I got one review while I was walking my dog and I began fangirling in the middle of the street. But, it was worth it. If I receive an email that's not from fanfiction then I'm like "Oh..".
Seriously, you guys are the best!
Questions? Thoughts?
Or If you simply just want to leave a encouraging review, love it! Let me know what you think by leaving a review or PM!
Hopefully it won't be long before the 13'th chapter.
I need to stop with this, now it's 04:34 am and I'm still up.. I need to stop with this.
Have a nice day!