Lucy's Pov
After leaving Natsu I went upstairs so I could get ready. I managed to put the dress on, do my makeup, and put my hair up in an elegant bun in ten minutes. I walked down the halls to see our maids trying to get things ready. When I got to the dining room I saw my father sitting down at the table chatting with our guests. "I'm sorry I am late because I was working on a project." I said bowing slightly. "Don't worry about it Miss Heartfilia, we were just discussing some things. My name is John Brown and this is my son Eliot." He said, shaking my hand. "Well Mr. Brown it is a pleasure to meet you and your son." I walked over to the son and held out my hand with my fake smile on. He hesitated when shaking my hand and I could sense that he was uncomfortable with people.
Everyone began to take their seats and I went over to mine and sat down. I thought of ways that I could ruin this dinner while trying to look like I'm trying to stay on my best behavior. Usually I act antisocial and never talk to those who my father wants me to marry, but with an antisocial person with him all I have to do is make him uncomfortable. With Mr. Brown and my father talking I decided to talk to him. "So Eliot what type of thing do you like to do?" I asked, trying to be courteous. "W-well I l-like w-writing and r-reading." He mumbled quietly but loud enough for me to hear.
After he mentioned liking to read and write I loosened up a bit.. "You like to write, that's amazing. Have you written anything?" I asked, dropping my fake smile and letting my real one show through. Although I have absolutely no interest in having a marriage contract with him he could turn out to be a friend. "W-well yea but it isn't t-that g-good." He stuttered. "Really that's awesome. Would I be allowed to read at some point?" I asked excitedly. "W-well I'm n-not s-sure." He stuttered again and looked down. "Please, please, pretty please?" I asked with my begging eyes and clasped my hands together. By now he started shrinking into his chair. "W-well I'll t-think about it." He said "Yay, thank you." I exclaimed it would be so much fun. I noticed Mr. Brown and my father stopped talking, and I looked over at them to see my father smirking and Mr. Brown laughing softly. "Sorry," I said and calmed down.
"Anyway, let's get back to business, do you approve of the marriage?" My father asked Mr. Brown. "Well to be honest you have a wonderful daughter, but it seems my son is just too antisocial at this point. I think maybe when he learns to talk to people it will be better." Mr. Brown explained looking at his son in small disappointment. "That's fine, would you like to wait a year and put off other arranged marriages from other families to see if he matures more just in case and we can have a few more meetings so they can get to know each other?" My father asks. "That sounds wonderful Mr. Heartfilia, thank you for that offer." Mr. Brown accepted. I couldn't believe my ears I wouldn't have to for these stupid dinners for a whole year. They shook on it and I went to Eliot. "Sorry if I made you uncomfortable, I didn't realize it. Friends?" I asked, holding out my hand. He gave a nod and a small smile while shaking my hand. "I still look forward to reading your book if you let me." I said "Okay." He said quietly. They soon left after that. "Lucy, thank you for not sabotaging this dinner." My father said, "You're welcome at least it wasn't the worst dinner." I said and went to my room
I decided to take a nice hot bath and then get dressed. I walked into my room and saw Natsu's plate of food was cleared so I assumed he went home. It was only ten by the time I was ready for bed so I decided to write a letter to my mom.
Dear mom,
Today was such an eventful day. After school Natsu and I went to the orphanage. It was really nice to see Yamato-san and the children today. I even dropped off a check for them that I got from my job. I hope it helps them, although I know it's not much but it's all I get from working and I won't give them money I get from my allowance because it doesn't feel like I'm helping that muck that way. Although the kids are doing great and it was fun introducing Natsu to them. After that we went to my house to work on a music project. I did take him to the secret spot but I trust him not to tell anyone. I let him pick a song out of my book and I was kind of surprised by the one he picked. It wasn't so hard he would have trouble but easy enough for him to do. Then out of all the marriage dinners I had to go to this one was one of the most normal ones I went to. Even better, the suitor was so shy I didn't even have to sabotage it. I did feel bad for him though it must be tough when you're so shy. Especially when you live like we do. I got through the dinner and my father made a deal that we will wait a year and not have any arranged marriages for a whole year and see if he becomes less shy! A whole year that I don't have to deal with that crap! It's a dream come true
Love your daughter,
Lucy Heartfilia
By the time I was done I was extremely tired. I decided that I will just lay my head down on the desk for a few minutes. Before I knew it I ended up drifting off to sleep on my desk