She was reluctant to accept his advances, with her heart still hurting, a dull throb, from her heartbreak. She didn't want to fall in love again. She didn't want to expose herself again, only to be used and thrown away.
Erza saw no problem with him. He was older, a respected doctor, and was a complete gentleman. The red head did not understand Lucy's reluctance.
Gray suspected something was off with the petite blonde. Having grown close to Lucy, seeing the blonde as a little sister, he had developed a six sense of sorts when it came to her. But no matter how much he prodded, Lucy would simply smile and tell him she would be fine.
Natsu, the ever naïve idiot, surprised Lucy. He knew about Laxus and her. He had a clue as to what happened and, although angry at his fellow Dragon a Slayer and Guild mate, encourage her to move on. In the end, he just wanted his happy-always-smiling partner back.
That had been the push she needed.
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