Now that Natsu and Lucy are trying to put the whole thing about her kissing another guy behind them, they can get back to normal and focus on the movie and their music.
"So the movie is coming along well?" Lucy asked as she and Natsu were at his apartment.
"Yeah. It's been going really well." Natsu said. "The premiere should actually becoming out soon. We've been real busy since you've been gone that whole month."
"I'll bet. Isn't it set to premiere some time before school starts?" Lucy said.
"Yeah and we still have our regular gigs going on and such." Natsu said. "Summer this year has been anything, but relaxing. You know, I probably am going to need a date for that premiere."
"Say no more. I would love to go to the movies with you, whenever it is." Lucy said as they both shared a laugh. "You're so cute. I missed this while I was on the cruise."
"Speaking of which, we should probably get going." Natsu said. "The others are probably waiting for us at the studio. We still got a lot of work to do. You ready to get back in that mess."
"I have been through some crazy stuff since I've been in the band. I think I can handle a little extra work." Lucy said. Natsu grabbed her hand and the two of them got going. Things have been going well between them lately, but every couple is bound to have problems. Some say that the more you fight, the deeper you care, but it's still fighting and things are going to be said.
...
Fairy Tale's Stuido
The others were already at the studio when Natsu and Lucy got there.
"There's the happy couple." Erza said.
"So things really are good between the two of you?" Gray asked.
"Yeah. Things have been fine." Lucy said.
"That's good to hear. Speaking of a happy couple, I've got some good news." Levy said. "I managed to get us another gig. In fact, we're actually performing at a wedding reception."
"A wedding?! No way!" Natsu said as all of them were actually surprised to hear that. "Wait. Do we even have a song that we can perform at a wedding?"
"Any song can be performed at a wedding." Levy said. "The couple did have a request. They actually want us to perform Star in the Sky. That's the song they want to dance to as husband and wife."
"Really? I love that song. I think it's a great idea." Lucy said.
"Of course you would. Natsu wrote it specifically for you." Gajeel said.
"You okay with this, Natsu? Gajeel has a point." Erza said. "You wrote that song really for Lucy. Are you okay performing it like this?"
"Yeah. Lucy's fine with it." Natsu said. "Besides, that song is about having the girl that you love be by your side and how much she means to you."
"I never really get tired of hearing it." Lucy said.
"Well, we better freshen up on it." Natsu said as he just wanted to sing it for Lucy. He grabbed his guitar and started playing the song.
She's the star in my sky
And she shines so bright
And when I hear her name
Call me insane
I'm in love with this girl
Lucy placed her hand over her heart from hearing that song and it might be safe to say she's in love with this guy. Natsu and Lucy are really happy together. Sadly, happily ever after doesn't really exist in real life. Someone came walking in and he clapped his hands as he came in.
"Yes. Yes. Bravo." The man said as he walked inside and it sounded like he had an accent to it. Everyone seemed confused as to who he was, but Lucy seemed more shocked. "Quite the...nice building you have...for a small time group."
"Small time?" Natsu said.
"Who the heck are you?" Gray said.
"Pay no attention to me. I just came to see someone and wanted to see what this band is like." The man said. "I've heard a lot about you and I wanted to see for myself. I am, how you say, underwhelmed."
"Underwhelmed?" Erza questioned.
"Yes. For such a "hit band", I was expecting more." The man said. "Even your instruments..." He looked over and tried a few of their instruments. "I was expecting something that at least looked expensive." He reached for Gray's keytar, but Gray pulled it away.
"No one touches my keys, but me." Gray said. None of them were really liking this guy.
"I'm sorry. I said pay no attention to me." The man said. "I just thought there would be more."
"Miguel!" Lucy said. As soon as she revealed his name, all of them couldn't believe who he was.
"Miguel?" Natsu said.
"Miguel?!" Erza said.
"As in the guy that Lucy kissed on the cruise?" Gajeel said.
"I didn't recognize him behind the obnoxiousness." Gray said.
"Excuse me, but you really shouldn't be here." Levy said. "I'm going to have to ask you to leave."
"I am sorry. I only came to see the lovely Lucy." Miguel said.
"Lucy, you invited him?" Natsu said.
"No. I didn't even know how he found this place or that he was in America." Lucy said. This wasn't looking good. Just when things were going well with Natsu and Lucy again, this happens.
"Aw! You must be the boyfriend!" Miguel said to Natsu. "I must say...not that impressive for someone like Lady Lucy."
"That's it. Come with me." Lucy said as she grabbed his arm and pulled him out of there. She pulled him into the halls. "What are you even doing here?!"
"I flew myself out. I wanted to see what a lady of your stature would want with a band like this." Miguel said. "You are a lady of class."
"What are you talking about?" Lucy asked.
"You deserve better than this. Even the music sounds trivial." Miguel said. "That song for example sounded juvenile."
"I'll have you know that he wrote that song for me and I happen to love it." Lucy said. "You're being rude to my friends and my boyfriend clearly doesn't like that you're here. So you better get out of here now."
"Fine, but after le kiss goodbye." Miguel offered.
"No!" Lucy said as she can't believe the nerve of this guy. "That already got me into some trouble with my boyfriend. I'm not going to get in more by doing that."
"Come now. It's just one kiss." Miguel said as he tapped his cheek. Lucy looked and didn't see the others around and she wanted him out of here as fast as possible.
"Fine. A quick one." Lucy said. She was going for his cheek, but the jerk tricked her as he grabbed her face and kissed her on the lips. That was right when Natsu stepped in and showed it.
"What the...!" Natsu said with Lucy shoving him off.
"Natsu, it's not what you think." Lucy said.
"I think you and this guy were just kissing again." Natsu said. "What the heck? I thought you said what happened with him on the cruise meant nothing."
"It didn't. He did it." Lucy said.
"Well, I'm shall let myself out." Miguel said. "I simply don't understand why she wants to be in such a common place. Honestly, you deserve better than this and him." That pulled the trigger with Natsu as he turned to him and glared right at him.
"That's it!" Natsu said as he went at Miguel and Miguel started running for his life.
"Natsu, wait!" Lucy called out, but it already looked bad. Lucy went after them and the others took a look.
"Oh boy." Gajeel said.
"No way this is going to go well." Gray said. Just when you think things are in the clear.
...
The Next Day
After what happened, Natsu and Lucy are probably going to need some time to deal with what just happened. Natsu was pretty mad at Miguel and neither Natsu or Lucy looked happy.
"Think things will be better?" Gajeel asked.
"Hopefully, but it didn't look good." Gray said. "Natsu went into a complete rage. He chased the guy right out of the building and actually broke his hand." That's not a good sign.
"Let's just try and get through today." Levy said. All of them hoped so, but they saw Natsu coming in and he didn't look happy. They couldn't blame him for that. Lucy came in too, but she wouldn't even look at Natsu.
"Yikes." Gray said as the others could feel the chill in the air from all of this.
"I take it you two are still mad." Erza said.
"No. Why would you say that?" Natsu said.
"Yeah. Why would I be mad at my boyfriend when he went on a rampage and broke a poor man's hand?" Lucy said.
"Poor guy?! He was asking for it!" Natsu said. Yeah, they were still mad.
"Let's play nice, guys." Levy said. "How about we practice Star in My Sky and get ready for that wedding?"
"Why? Everyone knows that song. Why rehearse it?" Natsu said, but the truth is that he just didn't want to sing it with how he's feeling towards Lucy now.
"Fine with me. Let's try something else." Lucy said.
"Just rehearse something." Levy said as she's trying to make this easy on everyone.
"Fine. How about that new one I was working on for the movie. I called it Confused. Lucy, sit this one out and let Gray handle the keys. You don't know this song." Natsu said.
"Fine." Lucy said, but she feels like Natsu is just icing her out. She took a seat and the band started playing their music without her. Natsu wrote this about how Lucy could do what she did and couldn't figure it out.
(Natsu)
To tell the truth, I'm confused
I don't understand this
You keep secrets and lies
Why did you to it
I'm just confused
(All)
So I'm curious of how you see me
I'm curious of what went on in your head
I'm curious of how you see me
I'm curious of what went on in your head
I want to know
I need to know
I'm confused
I'm in a daze
Cause I know you wouldn't treat me that way
Cause I know you wouldn't treat me that way
(Natsu)
How can you explain this
You just going to run and hide
I'm confused
Forgive and forget
That's easier said
I'm confused
(All)
So I'm curious of how you see me
I'm curious of what went on in your head
I'm curious of how you see me
I'm curious of what went on in your head
I want to know
I need to know
I'm confused
I'm in a daze
Cause I know you wouldn't treat me that way
Cause I know you wouldn't treat me that way
Tell me what you did or didn't
Take my wish and break this tension
I'm curious of how you see me
I'm curious of what went on in your head
I'm curious of how you see me
I'm curious of what went on in your head
I want to know
I need to know
I'm confused
I'm in a daze
Cause I know you wouldn't treat me that way
Cause I know you wouldn't treat me that way
I'm confused
I'm in a daze
Cause I know you wouldn't treat me that way
Cause I know you wouldn't treat me that way
I'm curious of how you see me
I'm curious of what went on in your head
I'm curious of how you see me
I'm curious of what went on in your head
I want to know
I need to know
I'm confused
I'm in a daze
Cause I know you wouldn't treat me that way
Cause I know you wouldn't treat me that way
Hearing that song just made Lucy feel worse as tears were forming in her eyes. She just got up and got out of there.
"Nice going." Gray said as he and the others could see that just made things worse.
"Natsu, could you please go talk to her and try to make things right." Levy said. Natsu was getting annoyed, but went after Lucy still. Lucy just wanted to get out of there as she made her down some stairs, but Natsu caught up to her as he stood up top.
"Lucy, the others want you back." Natsu said.
"No. Not when you're acting like this." Lucy said. "Natsu, I don't like what Miguel did either, but that doesn't make what you did right."
"Not right?" Natsu said. "He insulted the band, our friends, and he kissed my girlfriend! I think I have every right to be mad at the guy."
"But not breaking his hand!" Lucy said. "I can't believe you actually did that! Not to mention he kissed me again! I tried to get him to leave and he would only do that if I gave him a quick one, but he grabbed my face and kissed me!"
"You know, I'm actually more surprised that you're defending him!" Natsu said. "You claimed that there's nothing going on between him and you."
"What's that suppose to mean?" Lucy asked.
"You didn't tell me about the cruise, you didn't tell me he kissed you the first time, and now all this is going on." Natsu said. "You already have two strikes against you." Lucy was appalled by what Natsu was suggesting.
"Are you saying you don't trust me anymore?" Lucy said. "Natsu, if you don't trust me and things are going to be like this from now on...I don't think I can do this anymore."
"What does that mean? Are you breaking up with me or quitting the band?" Natsu asked.
"I guess...both." Lucy said. She didn't want to do either, but she doesn't want to be treated so badly and she doesn't want to be part of something like all this.
"Fine." Natsu said as he just turned and left her. Lucy went the other way with tears running down her face. With one band member leaving, what is going to happen from here?