"Juvia hope Lucy-san makes the right decision," Juvia slowly mumbled as soon as Lucy disappeared inside the bathroom.

"I don't get what you mean, Juvia," Levy slowly said, resting her head on her hands for support.

"Juvia means," Juvia laid on her back, staring at the ceiling,"Will she really hide it from Natsu?"

"I know she won't," Levy smiled a little, laying on her back too,"She is too emotional right now and not to forget a mess too. Right now she needs to focus on the results of the test, that's why I didn't pressure her to tell Natsu that time when you asked. She isn't dumb and I know sooner or later, she will tell Natsu, no matter what the outcomes are or how hard the situations will get."

"Yeah," Juvia smiled too,"Juvia knows the type of person Lucy is. Juvia didn't even know what she was thinking when she asked her. But you know Levy-san, something isn't adding up."

"Natsu's behaviour right?"

"Bullseye," Juvia admitted, getting up from her comfortable position,"Juvia means he was practically glued to Lucy ever since she arrived. Juvia wonders what changed when he left to meet Zeref."

"I met Gajeel on the way home," Levy suddenly brought it up,"And he said Natsu was hurting too."

"Gajeel-kun did?"

"Yes, however I didn't think much at that time since my mind was filled with the baby and all," Levy blurted out, looking extremely embarrassed,"Who am I kidding, I was kind of mad at Gajeel for supporting Natsu."

"And now when you think about what Gajeel-kun said, its really troubling you, right? It is forcing you to think that maybe somewhere the boys had their reason too?" Juvia giggled, trying to lighten the tension,"When Juvia saw how worried Natsu-san was when Lucy-san ran out and he followed her, Juvia had no idea he would reject her after that. So, when Natsu-san told Gray-sama to come over at his house and send me here, to look after Lucy, Juvia was confused. He really cares for her."

"I was really angry that time so refused to accept any excuses but now, when I think about it carefully, I think Gajeel was implying something and what you just said Juvia is just supporting it," Levy narrated as she looked at her nails absentmindedly,"I just can't understand why Natsu would lie, after Lucy told him she was okay with his past. I wish I would have asked Gajeel instead of storming out of there. Maybe we could have got some clues."

"Maybe Natsu-san is scared about something," Juvia blabbered,"He never cared for his own sake so Juvia is sure someone or something is threatening those who are close to him. And that means Lucy. Juvia guesses that's why Natsu is acting so cold, to keep her away."

"That's a long shot Juvia," Levy mumbled,"But I hope its true."

"Hey guys!"

"Lucy is calling for us from the bathroom," Levy spoke up and nodded at Juvia, indicating her that they would continue with their talk later.

"Yes, Lu-chan?" Levy said as she knocked on the door.

"The result is out."

"Come on Lucy-san," Juvia knocked slowly,"Come out and let us see."

"Yeah," Lucy replied from inside,"Just a second."

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"So, you're just gonna sit and stare at your feet the whole day? Speak up Fire Brains," Gray complained as he tried to bring Natsu in the conversation.

"Popsicle is right, Fire Ass," Gray snorted,"Say something."

Natsu grunted more as he placed his head on the table, giving an irritated sigh. He didn't know what to think and what to say. Lucy? Pregnant? He knew when they had sex, it was their first time. He knew Lucy still loved him so no way it was anyone else's kid. He shook his head harder, Lucy would never even dream of cheating even when they were not together.

Could someone really get pregnant from first time? He just didn't know what to do!

"Natsu," Gray punched him slightly in the back,"Speak something."

"I don't know what to do anymore!"

"Figured!" Gajeel snorted,"But you gotta talk to her, right?"

Natsu raised his head from the table though he was still staring at the floor and asked,"Are you sure it isn't Erza or anyone else?"

"Like I told you before," Gajeel sighed again,"Levy bought it and took it over at Lucy's house, where she and Juvia are staying tonight. It ain't for Shrimp cause we," Gajeel's face became beet red,"Haven't done a thing. It ain't for Juvia cause she and Popsicle haven't done it either. And just today you agreed that you and Bunny..."

He was cut off by Natsu, whose face was still bright red from all the talk,"I understand! Quit it now."

An uncomfortable silence fell upon them as Natsu settled back again, breathing deeply. What would he do? Go and talk it with Lucy? Would she even listen after he broke up with her? Would she think that he is pitying her? Would she kill the child if the tests come positive?

Natsu could feel his heart clenching at the thought. Lucy would never kill their child, right?

He suddenly got up, getting Gray and Gajeel's attention. The pierced man asked his retreating figure,"Where are you going Salamander?"

"I need to talk to Lucy."

Gray quickly held him by the collar and stopped him, making Natsu wiggle in his hold to be free. Gray quickly captured his arms and took them behind Natsu's back, trying to immobilize him but the rose haired boy struggled furthur,"Lemme go!"

Gajeel quickly tied Natsu's hands with his scarf and quickly proceeded to tie his feet too.

"Its one in the morning, Idiot!" Gray screamed, trying to outdo Natsu's protests.

"And no way can we let you go and break havoc there," Gajeel said, getting up and dusting the imaginary dust off his hands,"You will stay right here."

"But!" Natsu struggled again to get free,"I need to talk to Lucy!"

"Now is not the time!" Gray growled as he forced Natsu to sit on the couch,"What if they call the Police?"

"I still have to talk to her!" Natsu desperately tried to get up,"What if... I think she needs me!"

"Listen Natsu!" Gajeel threateningly stated, looking extremely pissed, making the boy silent for a while,"You broke up with her a few hours ago. I don't think she will even want to see your face. The best we can do is talk to her at school tomorrow or go to her house after school. That way she have to talk. Got it?"

"But..."

Gray shook his head,"No buts Natsu. Gajeel is right. Now is not the time."

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"What the hell?" Natsu yelled as he stared at the two men in front of him,"You told me we can talk to Lucy at school! But she ain't here!"

Gajeel massaged his temples as he watched Natsu muttering incoherent abuses in his direction,"It ain't my mistake that she and other girls chose to skip school today!"

"Call Juvia! Or Levy! Lucy blocked my number!" Natsu groaned again as he sat in the cafeteria, sulking. Gray shoved his phone in Natsu's direction, saying,"Juvia left me a text, saying that she will be busy. She made it clear that she won't pick my calls today."

"Shrimp did the same to me!" Gajeel snorted as he tossed his phone back in his pocket.

"I'm going to meet Lucy in her house!" Natsu self declared and rose up but Gray simply said,"She isn't at home."

"How do you know?"

"Listen Natsu. Juvia and Levy told us that they would be with Lucy today, shopping and all," Gray watched as Natsu sat down, deep in thought. A minute later, he looked at Gajeel, making the man look at him with irritated eyes

"What, Salamander?" Gajeel asked when Natsu eyed him.

"Can you find out where they went for shopping?" Natsu pleaded, folding his hands. The things he did for Lucy.

"Shrimp's number is switched off,"Gajeel gave a small pathetic chuckle at Natsu's dilemma,"She got you Natsu."

"This ain't funny!" Natsu sulked harder,"What am I supposed to do?"

"Try contacting other girls," Gray advised,"Don't go to Erza though. If she finds out, she will kill you."

"That isn't a bad idea," Gajeel laughed but stopped when Natsu gave him a serious look.

"I will just go and... Do whatever," the salmon haired man said to himself and picked his bag, leaving the cafeteria.

When Natsu went back to his chemistry class, he couldn't help but notice the broad letters on the blackboard,"Christmas Eve Party tomorrow at Fairy Tail Bar!"

He sighed as he pulled out a pencil(which he had taken from Lisanna and forgot to return) and scribbled down,"I messed up. The one whom I love is angry and won't listen to me at all. Though I know its my fault but she blocked me! And she isn't coming to school either. I want to apologise, say sorry over and over and explain why I did everything but I've no clue what to do. Its hard, not knowing what she is upto or what she will do next. I'm worried, so worried that I can't sleep or even eat. Ahhhh! Sorry, I didn't mean to ramble on and on about my problems. The school is gonna stay closed till 3rd January for winter holidays so I guess I won't be able to trouble you more with my problems. Happy New Year in advance, Scribbling Partner and Merry Christmas."

After scribbling that, Natsu laid his head on the table, giving an frustrated sigh. All he could do was hope for Lucy to show up tomorrow.

"So there you are!"

Natsu's head snapped up as he gave a small sigh,"Hey Laxus."

The bulky man sat down in front of him, taking in the views of the empty classroom as he gave a small smirk,"Relationship problems?"

"Kind of."

"Can't you stop messing up?" Laxus laughed as he looked at the sulking man.

"Why do people think that its me?" Natsu groaned again, making Laxus chuckle.

The heavily built man laughed again,"So, whose mistake was it, the girl's?"

Natsu gave him a sour look as he spat,"Mostly mine."

"So, why are you moping here?" Laxus rose up, cracking his knuckles,"Talk to her."

"She kinda blocked me."

Hearing his pathetic voice, Laxus rolled his eyes, asking,"That's great."

"LAXUS!"

"Fine, fine," the blonde man gave him a smirk,"I'll tell Mira to make sure everyone attends tomorrow's party. Talk to her there."

"Wait," Natsu rose up, crossing his hands over his chest,"Why are you helping me?"

"Cause," Laxus smirked again,"I feel like helping poor, helpless kids today."

"Oi!" Natsu narrowed his eyes at him,"You're still a jerk, but thanks anyways."

"Jerk, huh? Well, never mind," The man began to leave,"Think what you have to tell the Blondie tomorrow. Seeya!"

Once Laxus left, Natsu could feel a little hope surging through his veins as he slowly mumbled,"Thanks, Laxus."

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He wasn't ready for this.

He knew he would have to talk to Lucy soon but he wasn't ready for it now.

He had been walking home from school when he saw Juvia and Levy, parting ways with Lucy. He hadn't meant to stalk her but every time he made up his mind to talk to her, he would chicken out at the last moment and let it go.

He kept following her since he saw her leaving a bookstore after Juvia and Levy left and didn't realise he had reached her apartment. If he doesn't talk now, he would definitely miss a golden opportunity to talk to her again.

He saw her turning to her right and slowly walking toward the apartment but hesitating to go up. Making up his mind and taking a deep breath, he ran over to where she was, calling,"Wait! Lucy!"

Hearing her name called out, she stiffened. She knew the voice too well, and it brought fresh tears to her eyes. Her heart wanted to turn around and listen but her mind was telling her to dash upstairs and close the door. Why was he here?

"Hey!" She could hear him call her again and could tell he was close, and right behind her, waiting for her to answer.

She couldn't allow him to see her like this, broken and empty because of a breakup. So she quickly took a step forward, ready to go upstairs in her apartment.

Knowing she was about to leave, Natsu quickly grabbed her wrist, whispering,"Lucy.."

"What?" Lucy barked out, her voice sounding rough and uneasy due to all the tears she had shed in the past few hours. But she didn't turn around. She doesn't even want to see my face.

Her voice sounded so..broken and angry that Natsu could feel his heart thumping wildly in anticipation. He had stopped her but what now? What would he tell her? Sorry? Apologize for his mistake?

"If you have nothing to say," Lucy spoke again, still facing away from him,"Let me go."

"Do you have anything to say?" Natsu silently asked.

His question halted Lucy in her steps. Had he figured out something? How? Levy and Juvia were with her the whole day, they didn't tell him, right? Moreover, how could he figure it out when practically there were no clues?

"What do you mean?" She asked again, not wanting to turn and face him in the eye.

He released her hand when she stopped protesting, thus knowing that what Gajeel had predicted was right. How would he ask her directly? Coughing a little, he mumbled,"Do you have anything to say to me? Anything?"

This time Lucy turns to face him, her eyes puffy and a little red. Natsu could clearly see the amount of makeup she had put to hide her eyebags.

Lucy, in a cold yet threatening voice, stated,"We are over. What else do you want from me?"

"Lucy," he quickly held her hands, making the blonde flinch. Despite the tension in the air, she could feel his warmth spreading in her entire body and mentally cursed herself for feeling that way, for still loving him.

He started again,"I know what I did was wrong. But.."

"No buts Natsu," Lucy snaps angrily,"Cut the crap. What do you want?"

"See," Natsu began taking deep breathes to calm himself,"We need to talk."

"We don't," she pulls away her hand from his and stares at him in the eye again. She could already feel her tears forming,"You told me it was a mistake. You left without a reason so I'm not accepting any excuses. You can go Natsu."

"See, it was not something I wanted to say.."

"But you did say it anyway!"

Natsu quickly held her by her arm again to stop her from leaving. He could feel his heart thumping wildly, the pain in his chest becoming unbearable and repeated himself again,"It was all to protect you!"

"Lies!" She screamed at him, tears already flowing without restraint,"Everything is a lie! You whispering that you love me was a lie! You telling that you will always have my back was a lie! You telling that you won't hurt me was a lie! You are an empty man Natsu, I hate you."

"That's not true!" He released her hand again,"I know you want to know why I left."

He heard her giving a bitter, sarcastic laugh and flinched when she said,"Yeah. But I don't want to know now."

"I will tell you anyway!"

"I don't have time!"

"Dammit!" Natsu backed Lucy against the wall, holding her hands above her head as he looked into her eyes, taking in all the deathly glares she was giving him.

"Let me go!"

"No!" He spoke again, slow but loud for her to hear,"You know I lied about Grandine. She is dead, you know it. I went to visit Zeref!"

"He is under police custody!" Lucy wiggled to free herself again,"So stop lying."

"He surrendered a few days ago," he answered but didn't lose his hold. Crap. The pedestrians were eyeing them and he knew someone would surely interfere,"He asked me to meet him for the last time!"

Lucy stopped resisting and asked,"Why did you lie then?"

"What other choice did I have?" He released her completely,"Everyone knows who Zeref is. You wouldn't have allowed me to leave. I know you would've followed me even!"

"Of course I would have!" She hissed,"Its all you've to say, right? I have heard enough."

"No, you haven't!" Natsu could feel his temper rising,"You know you Larcade is?"

"Who doesn't?" She spoke as she looked away,"Zeref's main advisor and right hand."

"He is after me," Natsu murmured, getting her attention,"Police was able to spot him. He is here, in Magnolia."

"Then go and hide!" Lucy gave him a sarcastic laugh,"Why are you telling me all this?"

"Because.." Natsu searched for the right words,"Dammit! You know how I lost Mavis and Igneel because of Zeref! And now, if something happens to you, just because of me, I could never forgive myself!"

"You're just making excuses Natsu," Lucy wiped away her tears,"Why? Why?!"

"Because, I love you."

"Don't say words you don't mean."

"Lucy.."

"You know what Natsu, you broke my trust. You.. You have no idea how much it hurt when I came to know about Grandine or Zeref. You have no idea how much I wanted to hear the truth..."

"I'm telling the truth now!" Natsu justified himself.

"But you lied before. And now, you think I will believe you?" Lucy stared at her feet,"Trusting someone takes ages Natsu. You broke it once and even if you're telling the truth, I simply can't trust you like before. I will always think that you are lying."

"Lucy, I'm sorry," Natsu hid his face in his scarf,"I'm so sorry."

"I won't tell its fine because it isn't," Lucy looked away,"Just go away."

"Can't we talk and solve things?"

She gave him a sad smile,"Really? Larcade is still out there, right? What changed your mind?"

Though her words were direct, he could feel the venom and despise in it. What changed his mind? He always wanted to stay by her side, to keep her safe. But after knowing Larcade was here, staying with her will just put her in more trouble. Though police was after Larcade, he could never be at ease until he was captured.

Was it because of the possibility of Lucy being pregnant? He knew it was one of the reason. He wanted to keep her safe, to stay with her to make sure she was okay. His thoughts were contradicting him and he clutched his head, not knowing what to do.

"See Natsu," Lucy looked at him pitifully,"You don't know what you want. You don't know what you need to do. Until you figure it out, we can't be together. Until I figure it out and trust you again, I won't be with you."

"Lucy.."

"No, you can't change my opinion, Natsu."

"Just tell me," Natsu stopped when he felt her chocolatey brown eyes piecing his soul, as if looking through him,"Are you pregnant?"

She felt as if someone had punched her in the gut,"What? How-?"

"Just tell me, yes or no?"

"What if I am?"

"Fuck the crap!" He spat again,"Just tell me."

"If you think I will come running back if I'm pregnant, you're wrong. I won't."

"Lucy.." He snapped,"You killed it, didn't you? That's why you weren't at school today!"

"How could you!" She felt her heart breaking all over again,"You think I... I! You're impossible, you jerk! You are impossible! You always do what you like, not thinking how it would affect others around you!"

"Shit Lucy!" He looked utterly horrified,"I didn't mean it that way."

"Right, you didn't. That's the problem! You never think how your actions hurt others. I am glad I didn't have to kill the baby. And you know why? Because no one deserves father like you. You are still immature, you do things without thinking of consequences. You think you can just tell sorry and everything will be fine! The world doesn't revolve around you Natsu. I'm glad that I'm not pregnant! Because then, the child would have to accept a liar as its Father. I won't allow that."

He could feel her frustration. She wasn't pregnant. Nothing binded her with him. Nothing connected them. "Lucy..."

"I get it now. You're here, just because you think I was carrying your child, to claim it, right?" She gave him a sarcastic laugh again,"You disgust me, Natsu."

"Thats mean!" He quickly defended himself,"I've the right to know whether you conceived or not?"

"Why? You don't control me!"

"Lucy, just tell me one thing," Natsu turned to leave,"Do you still love me?"

"I hate myself. I hate everything about myself. I hate that even after all this, I still," she stared at his back, giving an frustrated sigh,"You know what, I hate you. I hate you Natsu!"

"Really?"

"Yes!"

"I don't trust you!"

"And neither do I!

"You still love me!"

"I do not!"

"Be prepared then, Luce," he looked back, smiling at her,"Because I'm going to make you fall for me again."

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"Wait!" Levy screamed into the phone,"He told all that?"

"Juvia thinks, Natsu-san is not lying," Juvia spoke too.

"I think, he wasn't lying," Lucy said after thinking for a while. The conference call was the first thing she did after Natsu left, declaring his next motive and it still made her feel all giddy inside,"But... I simply can't trust him after all those lies."

"We can understand," Levy spoke,"I guess Natsu is trying to atone for his sins."

"Isn't sin a heavy word, Levy-san?" Juvia whispered.

"Yeah, its a bit too much," Levy giggled,"Anyways, what will you do, Lu-chan?"

"I don't know!" Lucy whispered out,playing with her blonde hair,"I said some pretty bad things too. First Mira and then... I'm turning horrible day by day."

"Its better to say rotten things than to keep everything bottled inside, Lucy-san," Juvia assured,"You maybe confused now but I'm sure you will know what to do when time comes!"

"Really?"

"Yes Lu-chan!" Levy spoke again,"I think Natsu realises that staying away won't solve anything. Now we just gotta see what he does to regain your trust."

"Thanks, Juvia, Levy."

"Going to Mira's party?" Juvia suddenly brought up, trying to change the topic.

"No," Lucy silently spoke as she stared outside her window,"Capricorn and others are holding a small gathering at my old house. Every year, I spend Christmas with them. I'm going tomorrow."

"Lu-chan?" Levy replied,"Will you be okay?"

"Yeah. Probably."

"Juvia thinks a change of air is what Lucy-san needs. Have a safe journey."

"Thanks guys. Goodnight."

"Oh, Lucy," Levy stopped before ending the call,"Goodnight. And always remember, I'll support you and guide you. But after hearing Natsu's part, I'm gonna root for him too."

"Wait-" Lucy yelled at her phone,"She disconnected the call."

"Ah, Lucy-san?"

"Yeah, don't tell me you will help Natsu too Juvia!"

Juvia giggled from the other side,"Juvia will. Otherwise who knows, Lucy-san may become my love rival again."

"Geez!" Lucy stared at her phone,"What the hell?"

She was still angry at him. Angry at Natsu but couldn't help but think about what she said earlier. No one deserves a father like him? Natsu would've been hurt by it, she was sure. But...

"All this emotional rollercoaster isn't good for me. I am saying things which I shouldn't. I am being cruel. I'm being mean. I can't hurt others because they hurt me!" Lucy could feel pitying herself,"Why did things turn so ugly?"

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Yeah. I don't know what I'm typing anymore. XD It wasn't my plan to get Lucy pregnant from the start, I just wanted Natsu to feel what he was doing wrong. And of course, there is the scribbling mystery left so this story isn't over. Some more chapters to go! And as for Larcade, he isn't dealt with either.

Thanks for all the reviews and I would've replied to every single one but I'm in a train and can't type! Gomen! See you all soon!