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Lisanna was sitting in class with her head down, deep in thought. Two months have gone by and Gajeel has yet to claim victory over the bet, much to Lisanna's irritation. She couldn't help but wonder why he was dragging this out. When she tried to out him to the group all he did was deny everything. Of course everyone believed him too, who would lie about not getting laid? Gajeel apparently. When Lisanna tried to confront him directly, she was not successful.

"Gajeel can I have a word with you" Lisanna said tapping him on the shoulder.

"What."

"Why are you acting like you didn't win the bet? Don't you want the money?" `

"I don't know what you're talkin about. I didn't win nothin. Mind your business." And with that he walked away.

In that moment, Lisanna knew exactly what was going on. Gajeel obviously had feelings for the bookworm. She couldn't have that; what if he gave Gray and Natsu ideas? Then she'd be stuck 9th wheeling forever. Absolutely not. Then again, she knew she always had plan B, which she didn't actually WANT to use; but the way things were going, she probably wouldn't have a choice.

Lisanna took a deep breath. Hopefully she wouldn't have to take it there. If she did, oh well, she just wants her life to go back to normal.

"Lisanna!" Said the teacher, startling out of her thought process.

"Yes ma'am?" she responded trying her best not to appear lost.

"Pay attention." The teacher said sternly.

"Yes Ma'am." She opened up her text book slightly embarrassed for being called out.

Later On That Day at Natsu's House

Natsu and Lucy were cuddled up on Natsu's couch watching a movie in his home theatre. Lucy reached for the remote and paused the film currently on the screen. Natsu Looked at Lucy with slight confusion.

"I just wanted to say… I'm sorry." She said looking at the very confused boy.

"For what?"

Lucy adjusted her sitting position on the couch so she was now facing her boyfriend directly. "These past couple of months with you have been great." She smiled at that thought. "I've been thinking about this for a while. When we first met I completely misjudged you. You're nothing like I thought you were. You're honestly one of the sweetest, kindest, most thoughtful people I have ever met." Lucy leaned forward and pulled Natsu into a hug that was immediately returned.

Natsu shifted uncomfortably as an overwhelming sense of guilt began to wash over him "Wow Lucy. That means a lot coming from you, I feel the same."

"Good" Lucy beamed and pecked him on the lips.

Natsu sat there embracing Lucy while deep in thought. Lucy thought so highly of him. Little did she know, he honestly wasn't shit. As he embraced the blonde beauty, he prayed she would never find out the truth.

A few hours later, Lucy had gone home and Natsu called all of his friends, minus Erza, to an emergency meeting.

"What's going on flame brain? I have things to do you know." Said Gray flopping on one of the couches with an orange soda in his hand.

"Shut up Ice prick, I know you have nothing going on." Natsu clapped back causing the others to laugh. "Anyways, I bet you're wondering why I brought you here today."

"GET THE FUCK ON WITH IT" Gajeel interrupted. Natsu shot an angry glare at him.

Lisanna leaned forward on the couch in anticipation of what Natsu had to say while Gray and Gajeel were sitting on the couch looking very bored.

Lisanna was hoping that Natsu had called them there to finally declare victory over the stupid bet so that her life could go back to normal.

"ANYWAYS!" Natsu rolled his eyes. "Before I was rudely interrupted, what I was saying was, well basically... And I don't know how you guys will take this, well"

"Spit it out Natsu!" Lisanna stood, growing impatient.

"Alright, alright. I want out of the bet."

"I-I'm sorry. What?!" Lisanna stuttered. "You can NOT be serious!"

"I think I'm falling in love with her, and I want to date her; not because of the bet, but because I actually like her." Natsu shrugged.

When Lisanna heard those words, her worst fears were confirmed. Natsu had t have fallen for that blonde nerd! She couldn't believe her ears. No way would the others agree with this.

Lisanna stared in disbelief. "Y-you can't be serious! Come on guys, BACK ME UP!" She gestured towards Gray and Gajeel.

"Actually, I get it. I think I feel the same about Juvia." Gray admitted.

Lisanna took a deep breath. "I think you guys are being a bit rash. Maybe-"

"I agree too" Gajeel spoke up. "I want to date the shrimp on my own terms."

Lisanna was completely dumbstruck. "So everyone fell in love with their little bets. This is just faaaaaantastic. Back me up Jellal!"

"Actually, I agree with them. They're all really nice girls and I don't think this bet should've been made in the first place. I think its best we all forget about it." Jellal said, reclining his chair back.

"But, Natsu… What about us?" She said semi-quietly while walking over to him.

Natsu took a deep breath and pulled Lisanna aside, not wanting to embarrass her in front of their friends.

"Lisanna… I like you, but we've never been anything… Serious. I see you more as a sister if anything."

Lisanna scoffed. "Yeah, a sister you fucked." She folded her arms.

Natsu sighed. "Look… I'm sorry. There was a time when I felt something for you… But I now realize that what I felt was nothing more than lust. I think we're better off as friends Lisanna."

Lisanna frowned. "Fine." She said very curtly. "I get it. Thank you for being honest." With that she grabbed her purse and jacket and left."

"Come on Lisanna! You don't have to leave." Natsu called after her.

"Whatever." She called back as she walked out the door.

This was like her worst nightmare coming true. As she thought back to all the clues over the past couple of months, she should have seen this coming. She took a deep breath, already deciding what she was going to do. She was going to go with plan B and get her life back on track. Natsu would be hers again and she wouldn't be playing 9th wheel to all her friends.

Meanwhile in the house all the guys, minus Natsu, were really confused.

"What was that all about?" Said Gray looking towards the door.

Natsu shrugged and plopped down on the couch. "I basically told her that I think we'd be better as friends and that I want to pursue Lucy exclusively."

"No wonder she was upset." Jellal said coolly.

"I didn't even know she was really into me like that…" Natsu scratched his head while looking at the ground.

"You couldn't possibly be that stupid." Gray said bluntly.

"Whatever, it's over now. We agreed to be just friends. No harm done."

"If you say so" Gray shrugged.

The Next Day

Lisanna acted as if there was nothing wrong. She hung out with the whole group like regular, even while all the couples flirted right in her face. People could be so inconsiderate. It was now lunch time and everyone was sitting at the group's usual table.

"Did you guys know that spring formal was coming up?" Erza said while taking a bite of her food.

"Yeah, isn't it like this weekend?" asked Levy.

"Wow… I have not been paying attention." Lucy leaned on the table resting her head on her hand.

"But Erza, aren't you student body president?" Juvia asked her scarlet haired friend. "How don't you know about spring formal?"

"Well as senior student body president my jurisdiction is prom. I've been focused on that." She shrugged.

Everyone nodded understanding.

"Well" Natsu interjected into the conversation. "Will you be my date Lucy?"

Lisanna almost spit out her drink at this, which did not go unnoticed by anyone at the table.

"Are you okay Lisanna?" Levy asked while everyone else looked at Lisanna with concern and confusion.

"I'm fine." She said sharply.

"U-Um… Okay?" Lucy turned her attention back to her boyfriend. "Of course I'll go with you Natsu." She smiled pecked him on the lips causing, Lisanna to scoff.

Everyone looked at her again in confusion but she just ignored their stares.

"Wanna go with me Juvia?" Gray asked.

"Of course Gray-sama!" Juvia exclaimed while wrapping her arms around him in a bone crushing hug.

"STOP COPYING ME YOU JERK!" Natsu stood up at the table causing his chair to fly back making a screeching noise.

"YOU'RE NOT THE ONLY PERSON WHO CAN ASK THEIR GIRLFRIEND TO THE DANCE YOU STUPID IDIOT!" Gray stood up as well.

"YOU WANNA GO?!"

"LET'S GO!"

"Both of you shut up, sit down, and behave right now." Erza said in a very calm but deadly tone, not even looking up from her food.

"Yes ma'am" Both boys said in unison, immediately following directions.

Amidst all this chaos, Gajeel also asked Levy to the dance, who of course, agreed to go with him.

"I swear, why we can't get through one lunch period without you two trying to fight? It's ridiculous." Erza ranted while the others, minus Natsu, Gray, and of course Lisanna, laughed at the situation.

It was now last period and Erza and Lucy were sitting next to each other towards the back of the classroom.

"Hey Erza?" Lucy said gaining Erza's attention from her classwork.

"Yes?"

"Haven't you noticed something odd about Lisanna? She's been acting really strange lately." Lucy thoughtfully touched the tip of her pencil to her lip.

Erza nodded. "Yes actually… She's been acting really strange around Jellal and me since that day we went to the bar. Come to think of it… Jellal has been acting strange too." Erza said, suddenly deep in thought.

"Hmmm… that's not exactly what I was talking about, but I see your point." Lucy leaned forward on the table resting her head on her hand. "Now that I think about it, every time Natsu suggests going back to the bar they both make up a ridiculous excuse for why we can't go."

"Yeah" Erza said agreeing. "Like the time Lisanna said her friend Cana we met at the bar, is also a fortune teller and that if we went we'd all be in danger."

"Yeah. I don't even know why we all went along with that." Lucy frowned. "But anyways, I'm talking about around me and Natsu. It's like she has a problem with us together or something…"

"Ohhhh" Erza said understanding what her friend was referring to. "I thought you knew."

"Knew what?" Lucy scrunched her eyebrows in confusion.

"Natsu and Lisanna had an on and off fling for as long as I can remember."

Lucy's eyes widened in shock. "Why didn't anyone tell me?"

Erza bowed her head in shame. "I'm so sorry Lucy. I have dishonored our friendship. I thought Natsu had told you. I shouldn't have assumed. Please forgive me."

Lucy couldn't help but smile at Erza's extremeness. "It's okay Erza. I don't blame you at all. Natsu should've been the one to tell me as my boyfriend."

Erza let out a huge sigh of relief. "Perhaps you should talk to him. Maybe he has a reason for not saying anything."

Lucy nodded at her friend's suggestion. She couldn't help but wonder why Natsu kept such a big thing from her. Lisanna's behavior all made sense now.

The bell rang signaling the end of the day while simultaneously shocking Lucy out of her thoughts. She quickly gathered her things and went to wait for Natsu by his locker so that he could give her a ride home, something that had become a daily routine.

(Natsu POV)

When I got to my locker Luce was already there waiting for me. Man did she look beautiful. As the months went by, she started dressing differently at school instead of just on the weekends or on dates. And of course, being such a hot girl, she was getting more and more popular, not that I cared all that much. Man am I lucky to have her; whether we started because of a bet or not, I'm really starting to fall for this girl.

"Hey Luce!" I leaned in and pecked her gently on the lips.

"Hi." She said dryly with her arms folded.

Uh oh. That's never a good sign.

"Is there something wrong babe?"

As I asked this, I started to think about all the things she could possibly be mad at me for. My mind was drawing a blank. I haven't done anything… well except for the bet, but there was no way she could possibly know about that… right?

"We'll talk about it in the car." Was her simple reply.

Oh shit, oh shit, she knows! Wait… but if she knew would she be this calm? I honestly hadn't made Lucy upset during our months of dating, well yet anyways. She's also a pretty calm and collected girl, so I haven't ever seen her pissed off before. Let's see… What do I know about pissed off girls. When Lisanna is pissed she gets loud and hysterical, but on the flip side, when Erza is pissed she's calm, deadly, and straight to the point. Speaking of Erza, if Lucy found out the truth, Erza would have kicked my ass by now. I'll just play it cool.

"Oh okay, well you ready to go now?" I said while zipping up my book bag.

She nodded her head and we both started walking towards my car. I reached to hold her hand and she let me, so that must be a good sign.

When we got to my matte black BMW I opened the door for her and closed it behind her, Like a gentleman.

"So what's up?" I said as I slid into the driver's seat.

"Why didn't you tell me about you and Lisanna?" She said almost immediately.

Lucy clearly isn't one to beat around the bush when she wants answers or when she's upset about something like most girls (cough) Lisanna (cough). Don't get me wrong, Lisanna is like my best friend. This was just one of the many reasons I could never really see myself dating her; besides the fact that I see her more like a sister than a romantic interest. When I tell people that, they automatically give me the "Then why would you fool around with her" speech. I mean come on, I'm still a guy, its not like she's my ACTUAL sister. Even when we did hook up, I still only saw her as friends with benefits, not a potential girlfriend.

My heart started beating fast at her question. "W-what do you mean, what did you hear?"

I was really hoping I hadn't made Lisanna angry enough to actually go to Lucy and tell her about our flings. I mean, it's not like I cheated on Lucy with Lisanna. I haven't fooled around with Lisanna since the shower incident a few months back. When I asked Lucy to be my girlfriend, all physical activity with Lisanna was over.

Lucy gave me a very icy glare that made me flinch as I started the car and began driving towards our houses.

"Don't play stupid with me Natsu Zeref Dragneel."

Full government name… Yikes.

"Why didn't tell me you and Lisanna were ever romantically involved?! I had to hear from ERZA that you and Lisanna had an on and off fling for years!"

Shit… I probably should've told her about that. I parked in Lucy's driveway. "I-I'm sorry." I bowed my head then looked her dead in her beautiful brown eyes. "I only did it because I didn't want you feeling uncomfortable in our group and threatened in our relationship. I know it wrong. I'll answer any question you may have and tell you anything you want to know." I looked at her pleadingly, with a face full of hope for her forgiveness.

(Lucy POV)

I stared at Natsu with a blank expression, taking in his apology. He seemed really sincere, and he's never really given me a reason not to trust him… That I know of. Every single time even the slightest situation happened, such a girl flirting with him, he would tell me exactly what happened and his response to said girl. And from what he's told me, he always handles the situation appropriately.

But at the same time, If he can lie to me about something for such a stupid reason, what else could he be currently be lying to me about? I'll see how I feel after ask him a few questions.

"So you two were… sexually active?" I asked, trying to erase the image out of my head. That's not something I ever need to see.

"Y-yeah. We were." He replied, avoiding my gaze.

Shit.

"When was the last time you guys were… Intimate."

"Way before we were together. Before I was even pursuing you. I would never cheat on you Lucy. I care about you too much to hurt you like that." He was now looking me dead in the eye. I could tell he was being pretty sincere.

"Do you have feelings for her?"

"No. not at all." He held his hands up like the very idea was insane to him. "We've never been anything serious, I swear. I honestly don't even see her that way."

I let out a deep sigh. "Is there anything else I should know about?"

Natsu shook his head ferociously. "No, that's it. I'm really sorry for keeping this from you Luce."

I nodded. Maybe I should give him the benefit of the doubt, just this once. "Alright…But you're on thin ice. Withholding information is the same as lying and I don't deal with liars. There better not ever be another situation like this. I can promise I won't be so forgiving.

(Natsu POV)

A wave of relief washed over me when I heard Lucy's words of forgiveness, while at the same time, I couldn't help but feel worried at her warning. When she asked me if there was anything else, I wanted so badly to tell her about the bet… I just couldn't bring myself to do it. Now I knew she could never find out.

I also stretched the truth about the last time Lisanna and I had sex; but it's not like I could just tell her it was the day of our first date. She would dump me for sure.

I leaned in a kissed her gently on the lips, which she quickly returned. "It won't happen again."

(Normal POV)

The next day after school all the girls, minus Lisanna, went shopping for their dresses for the spring formal. It's not that the girls excluded Lisanna. Although Lucy felt a little awkward about the situation, she would never try to alienate her. Erza had called and asked Lisanna to join them, but she had declined their offer, saying she had business to take care of.

"Juvia, I mean I am so excited for the dance tomorrow. I feel like I'm in a fairytale!" Juvia said dreamily as she walked through the mall with her 3 friends.

Everyone stopped walking and stared at the girl in complete shock.

"What… Why is everyone staring at me?" Juvia said, obviously confused.

"I-its just that… It's weird hearing you speak in… 1st person. It's even weirder to hear you correct yourself when almost talking in 3rd person." Lucy tilted her head to the side. "When did you start doing that?"

Juvia shrugged and smiled. "Well… Ever since I have been going out with Gray-sama, I feel like Juvia 3.0!" Juvia clasped her hands together.

Everyone's sweat dropped.

"So… you just skipped 2.0?" Levy raised an eyebrow.

"Juvia 2.0 is none of your business. We are focusing on Juvia 3.0" Juvia said while defensively crossing her arms causing Levy hold up her hands, signaling her surrender.

Lucy couldn't help but chuckle at Levy and Juvia's little exchange. "So what brought on this change?"

"Gray-sama" The girls could have sworn they saw actual hearts in Juvia's eyes as she explained to them exactly what Gray had said to her.

"Hey Juvia, mind if I get something off my chest?" Gray asked his girlfriend while they were laying on the couch watching a movie.

"Anything for my beloved Gray-sama." Juvia beamed.

Gray chuckled and subconsciously pulled the girl in closer. He couldn't help but find her adoration for him cute. Even though it was a little overwhelming at first, he knows she means well and that her feelings are genuine.

"I understand why you speak in 3rd person all the time, because of your past. But I want you to know that you aren't alone like that anymore. You have great friends like Lucy, Levy, Erza, Lisanna… I guess, the guys, and most importantly, me. I just don't want you feeling alone."

Juvia's heart swelled at Gray's words. She knew not many people got to see this side of Gray. She was at a complete loss of words, which was rare for her. All she could do was smile and nod. It was then, Juvia decided she would try and break her habit of speaking in 3rd person, to the best of her ability, that is.

Erza was smiled softly to herself. She was shocked at the actions of her friend, who normally had such a cold demeanor. She was starting to notice change in all of her male friends from being in their new relationships. She was happy for them.

"I'm really happy for you Juvi." Levy smiled.

"Do not call Juvia that." Juvia said bluntly. "That does not count as talking in 3rd person. I was simply reminding her of my name." Juvia closed her eyes and crossed her arms.

All the girls laughed and headed into the dress store. About an hour and a half later, the girls emerged from the store with bags full of dresses and accessories.

"I have a feeling that this is gonna be a night that we all remember." Lucy smiled, thinking about the dance.

The girls all nodded in agreement as they walked to Lucy's car. It was decided that all the girls would sleep over Lucy's house so that the all could get ready together the next day.

(Meanwhile, Lisanna POV)

This was going to be a night they'll all remember. I guarantee it.

I put the finishing touches on my little presentation for tomorrow and gently closed my lap top. I almost feel bad… Almost. But it's not my fault. It's not my fault those idiots fell for those nerds!

I can't believe Erza, my own best friend, scolded me about my behavior towards Natsu and Lucy's relationship! Does no one care about my feeling at all?

I was sitting in my room watching TV when I got a text from Erza.

Erzyy3: Call me ASAP

That's weird… In the time she spent typing that, she could have just call me. I picked up my phone and quickly dialed her number.

"Hey Erz, whats up?" I asked my best friend.

"I need to speak with you about Natsu and Lucy." Her tone was tone was stern and all business, typical Erza.

I scoffed, now sitting all the way up on my bean bag chair. "What about them."

"Stuff like that." She said sternly. "I don't know if you've noticed Lisanna, but we have all noticed your attitude towards Natsu and Lucy's relationship. I understand the two of you have a past, but this needs to stop."

I glared as if she could actually see me, but I'm sure she heard my attitude in my tone of voice. "I could care less about them. And whose side are you on. You're MY best friend. Not hers."

Erza sighed. "I'm friends with all of you. And I want you ALL to be happy. Natsu has become a better person with Lucy. And you're better off without him too. Personally, I don't think he ever treated you right. I really am looking out for your best interest Lisanna. You'll never find the right guy if you stay hung up on Natsu, who only saw you as friends with benefits."

"Ouch" That one kind of hit home.

"I'm just being honest. Let him go Lisanna. Just… Focus on being friends."

I rolled my eyes. What does she know? Natsu is the one for me. I'm just going to say okay because I know she'll keep going if I don't.

"Alright Erza." I said in what I felt was my most convincing voice.

"Good. "I could hear her smiling to herself in victory just by the tone of her voice. "All the girls and I are going dress shopping for the dance tomorrow. Do you want to come?"

"No thanks. I have a few errands to run talk to you later. Love you, bye." I quickly hung up the phone, annoyed by the conversation that had just taken place.

I plopped down on my large bed and just stared at the ceiling.

If only Erza knew I'm the reason Natsu and stupid Lucy are even together! But soon everyone will know. Then, things will go back to normal. Natsu will be mine again, and everything will be fine.

A/N: Things are building up and well… As you can see, shit is about to hit the fan. But in more ways than one. Things don't always go as planned… ANYWAYS. I hope you enjoyed this chapter. Thank you so much for reading. Review please!