Previously:
That night Natsu made me sleep next to him. Even though it was a little embarrassing now we are a couple but it felt good and safe. But I couldn't stop thinking about that phone call. What if it was someone who tries to manipulate him or whatever?
I knew that call was trouble and it wasn't going to end just like that.
The runaway
Chapter 25: tricked?
A few weeks have past and they were the best weeks of my life. I've spend most of them beside Natsu. He occasionally took me on dates. We went to the movies, amusement parks, the park. We even watched the stars together. Whatever I did, he didn't leave my sight.
But these last days' strange things happened. Not strange like my dad trying to catch me but Natsu has being weird. He's often gone and we don't go out. He got in some fights with his band mates and with many of the teachers too. Every time I try to talk about it he gets gloomy and tells me to forget about it.
But the people who know me know I can't forget about it and I'm sure he knows too. I wonder what's up with him. This time I take the strings in my lead and I walk up to Gray and Erza.
"Yo guys, do you know what's wrong with Natsu?" I asked them but they only stare strangely at me and then give me a concerned look. " No but we do know he always act strange when the subject of the world tour comes up." I slowly nodded
"So when's actually this world tour?" I've been hearing about it a lot but no matter how many times the subject goes around I never here a date.
" It starts this summer. And the campaign starts next week." Erza stated. Now I understand.
"So Natsu is like that because of that. I thought he didn't want to go on the tour?" Gray and Erza shared a glimpse .This explains why he acts like that for days.
"That jerk face still doesn't want to go but our manager forced him. I get the feeling he's gonna do everything to stay here though."
"I get that but Natsu has to go , I mean I don't want to take that opportunity away from him." Erza was thinking deeply. She didn't respond at what we were saying and then she raised her finger.
'I have an idea! " Gray and I looked at each other and then to Erza" What?" We both asked.
"I'll have to go." Gray took off leaving Erza and me with million of questions above our heads. Without thinking I walk in my next class and soon the day was over.
I go to the lockers and I saw Gray chatting with some of his friends. When I approached him he turned around. "So what was your brilliant idea from before?" I asked
"Maybe I could convince the manager to bring solar smash with us on the tour. I mean how amazing would it be if there are three bands at the same time on tour?" " His tone made me happy " but unfortunately the deal has already been made, nothing can change." Our smiles fated away.
"well at least you tried, thanks Gray." I touched his shoulder and walked further down the hall.
Summer is almost there, and like every other school day ending I go home with Natsu. We used to laugh and make fun of each other. Like the time when I was walking home (yeah I was walking because Natsu got detention because he placed an emmer with water on the door. It was supposed to fall on Gray little did he know that the teacher came in early.) and suddenly he hugged me from behind whispering cute things in my ear. We were supposed to play games afterwards and then eat dinner and go to sleep . The last weeks had been different as gloomy as he is he walked next to me. I turned around because I was sick of his behavior. " Okay Natsu, What the hell is wrong with you?" I said with a deep sigh. He didn't look up . "Nothing's wrong Lucy." I squeezed in his hand. " No you're not , I won't watch at the sightlines how you end up in a depression. So what's up?" he let go of my hand and gave me a bad look. Although he tried to look mad at me it didn't actually work. He saw my concerned look and saddens a little bit. "Leave it alone, we'll just go home."
" No, every time I was sad or even worse than that you were there to cheer me up. When I was mad you forced me to talk to you so now it's my turn!" I yelled louder than I thought. He stopped walking but this time he was mad. "I don't ask much Lucy, but please leave this one alone! You know I gotta go!" He walked away pretty fast "Wait! Don't run aw-"it was useless he was way faster than me.
When I made it at home I saw Natsu sitting in the front of his house. A minute I was doubting if I should go and talk or not. But then my legs reacted faster than my brains and in a wimp I stood in front of him. " Sorry from before but I just want to help you." I carefully sat down next to him.
"It..it's just that I don't want to discuss this with anyone . Nobody can help me with this pr even solve it."
"That's not true Natsu, You can at least tell me what's going on , and yeah maybe there is a big chance I can't solve your problem but at least I can support you." I said. " I know but still,I gotta go." He stood up and went to the front door . "Natsu please don't-"
"No Lucy , you don't understand , okay just leave me alone!" My hearth crashed a little. I didn't knew our first fight would be heavy like this." No, Why are you running away, it's like you're running away from the people who want to help you , hell it's like you're trying to run away from your problems!"
"hah and you're the right person to tell me that. Miss runaway ." I turned my back and walked straight to my apartment. That little devil dares to yell something like that. He pushed my buttons to far this time dammit. I think I'll leave him alone for now.
My stomach was crying for food, Linda was out of the house and of course the fridge was empty. This made me think of that one movie I once watched with Natsu. It's called the hunger games. And I was the stupid one for thinking it was about a bunch of kids who were hungry. I literally said ' why would you wanna watch a movie about some people who are hungry all the time and wants to play a game out of it?' which Natsu reacted like this ' You are really an idiot. Movies about food are the best!' then he ate a whole chicken sandwich with hot sauce ' the movie is about some kids who were thrown in an arena or something , now let's watch."
That pretty much how it went. I open every cupboards in the house but there is nothing descent to eat. Desperately opening one after another I found nothing. " then I guess I have to go to the store. Great" if there is one thing I really don't like it's going to the store in the evening or even going to the store in general.
I take my purse and walked out the door. The night already fell down. Not many stars could be seen. Clouds took over the sky and the dirty light of the streetlights bright the streets.
Natsu's house was dark. It looked like no one was home. I slowly lift up my phone while I was walking. Step after step my fingers moved faster over the screen. A message appeared: 'I'm sorry from before Natsu, can we talk?'
Before I pressed enter my heartbeat stopped. 'I probably shouldn't do it' I thought to myself. I deleted the message and walked further into the evening.
I couldn't leave it so I text him anyways.
Lucy: Hey, Natsu uhm. I'm sorry about what I said earlier. I thought I was trying to help but apparently I pushed you away. Anyways you don't have to tell me if you don't want to J
I walk into the store, trying to find one of my favorite meals: lasagna. I take a pack and wait in line to pay for it. This store is actually pretty fun. They have TV's hanging in the waiting line . There was an advertisement about some batteries. It's Funny how they still use that pinky rabbit. The color almost looks like Natsu's hair. Cute and fluffy. I smiled and thought about those small happy moments. In half an hour I will be back home and I will go to Natsu and talk to him, say that I'm sorry. I made up my mind and the line goes faster. Then a promoting video appears on the TV.
' We are daily reports and we are here to announce you that the world tour of white affection and Fire Beat is starting not this summer but guess what?! Next week . will go over to a live interview with the guys from Fire Beat."
The reporter turned around to show all the band mates. Gray, Gajeel, Jellal and Natsu. He looked like his usual self although there was a slight look of sadness and disappointment in his eyes.
"So guys what you think about this early admission of the tour?" asked the reporter "I think this is just amazing, we got the opportunity and took it with or both hands." Gray looked at Natsu "We all are so excited that we can leave earlier than expected. Our journey starts now." Gray smiled at the camera but somehow he was also pained. This tour meant that he had to leave Juvia behind. Even though they won't recognize each other as a fully couple yet , they love each other, this will break her hearth. I think Gray also tried to take her with him but somehow it's impossible.
The reporter turned to Natsu for his addition to what Gray said. " I think this tour is a once in a life time opportunity, and I'm glad they offered it to us." I showed a huge smile and that little sadness I saw earlier disappeared like the sun behind the clouds. "aren't you gonna leave some special people behind?" She asked again, he hesitated for a fraction of a second. " Of course I have my parents and my sister but my friends are right here next to me so that makes it up." My hearth broke . was he still mad about a while ago? I was just trying to help ? now he doesn't even mention me?!
"Miss?...MisS?" a guy tapped on my shoulder behind me. "What?" I shake my head sideways. " oh sorry ." quickly I paid for my food and ran home, turned the TV on the same channel and threw my food in the microwave.
Lisanna appeared on the screen with the other members of White affection and Fire Beat. "Well I think it's just a mistake isn't it?" She turned to Natsu and grabbed his hand. HE doesn't push her away nor freak out. He acts like it's all normal, like I don't exist.
I regret the decision of texting him. And went to bed. I couldn't sleep but the morning comes rather fast. I dragged myself out of bed and got ready for school.
As every morning I expected Natsu to wait for me , but a feeling tells me he won't be waiting. And my feeling was obviously wrong. Natsu was standing in front of my house leaning on his motorcycle.
He was deep into his thoughts and didn't saw me walking. "Hey." I said. I was afraid to talk to him. To hear the truth coming out of his mouth. I was thinking about it all night long.
" hey" he said back. Nothing more nothing less. "I …I don't know how to say this but-" I don't wanna hear this, I don't wanna hear this. "wait! I don't know if you received my message last night or not but I'm sorry I didn't have to push you like that."
"It's okay but-"
"No it's not and also…. I saw the interview." I whispered and looked to the ground. I didn't see his reaction " Lucy . I'm sorry I have to say this but this world tour is really important for me and I just think that it's better that I go." He started.
"I know I also wanted you to go."
"Wait there is more. I like you but maybe this wasn't right. We should break up. "
My hearth couldn't break in more pieces then it already was. So I thought right . "it's because of this tour isn't it? Because of Lisanna?"
" No. Lisanna has nothing to do with this, Just try to understand okay. " Without any more explanation he left. He drove away and left me behind with my upcoming tears. How many times do I need to cry over this boy? This stupid idiot? My stupid idiot? The one who runs away.
Author's corner
Ellie says: Long time no write, i know, i know. I want you to know my reasons first. I was on holiday for two weeks and i had a genius idea for making another story. I'm not gonna publish it just yet ;).
This chapter may have a lot of grammar mistakes and i'm also sorry to skip all the Nalu moments between those weeks i skipped but i somehow couldn't think of anything it may come later tough , but i'll let you know.
Also i want everyone to know that I've been very mad . I found out that this story has been stolen from me. Someone on wattpad named
mimiloub copied my story and said it was hers. So everyone who's writing a story make sure to check that out that it's not copied or anything. that made me really mad. I've reported her but only my story is now deleted. I saw some others too like 'accidentally in love' or 'a surfers love' whom also have been stolen.
Now that that problem is partly gone , not just yet i decided to update again. I lost my writing skills i think ;/ anyway sorry for this long authors not and i love the people who took their time to read this :D
Fairy Tail 4lyf :and again it took me long for the following update ;p sorry about that.
lavawings: It's a great idea and i'll surely will use it but i have a plot ready now muhahah but it will come so thanks for the idea :D
CouplesAroundMeButMe: hey hey , i'm so glad you still like this :)
brunette1501: bottum hahaha so funny i reread this review a few times now and it still makes me laugh xp . well i shall watch out for you now because i think your Natsu possessive is going to activate soon ** goes hiding in a dark corner**
The bands:
Fire Beat: Natsu, Gray, Jellal, Gajeel
Solar Smash: Lucy, Loki, Sting, Rogue
White Affection: Lisanna, Angel
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