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Natsu was walking through the busy hall, trying to get to the next period, when suddenly he heard his name being called out. He turned around and saw the young, beautiful blonde trying to catch up with him. He didn't know why she was calling his name, but he did know that each time she got closer, his face became a bit hotter. She finally caught up with him, her face still looking perfect, even though she ran.

"Hey Natsu." Lucy said, with a wide smile.

"Oh. Um... hey Lucy." Natsu replied, trying not to seem embarrassed.

"So what class do you have next?" Lucy asked as they both started to walk the way that Natsu was originally walking.

"History. That's my last subject."

"Oh good. That's where I'm going too."

Natsu smiled and thanked god that they were in all the same classes. They were both walking, when suddenly they heard a whistle. Natsu and Lucy turned around and were looking at two young men, who looked to be about the same age as them. And Natsu knew they were whistling because of Lucy.

"Hey gorgeous. Why are you walking with this guy, when you should be walking with us?", the first one said, slowly walking towards Lucy.

"No thanks. I like walking with Natsu." Lucy said, backing away with each step the guy took.

"Oh come on. You wanna walk with a guy with pink hair?" the second guy said, smirking. Natsu glared at both of them. "Just leave us alone you morons. Why don't you go pick up another chick?"

"Cause... she has a nice body." the second one replied. "So she's coming with us."

Suddenly, he grabbed Lucy's arm, while the first guy grabbed the other arm. "Kyaa!" Lucy exclaimed, in fear and in pain.

"LET HER GO!" Natsu yelled, kicking the first guy in the stomach and punching the second guy in the jaw. Then, he grabbed Lucy and held her tight, so they couldn't grab her again. Both guys ran off, the first one clutching his stomach, while the second one was holding his face, and mumbling "My mouth is broken, my mouth..."

Lucy turned to Natsu and wrapped her arms around his neck. "Thanks Natsu."

"Y-Your welcome." He said nervously, because her arms were around his neck. 'Damn, she smells good. Like vanilla, and cherry blossoms.' He inhaled more of her sweet scent.

When she finally let go, their faces were mere inches apart. Both of their faces were red, and they were looking in each others eyes. They couldn't think. They couldn't speak.

Suddenly, Natsu inched his way, closer to her face. Lucy didn't retreat.

They were so close, their noses were almost touching.

Then-

RIIIIIIIIIIIIIIING!

They immediately broke apart, their faces looking like tomatoes. That was the bell for the end of 7th period.

"Lucy, I'm-"

"I gotta go." Lucy said, and she ran down the hallway, never looking back.

Natsu watched her run all the way down to the double doors, and out of the hallway.

"Dammit!" Natsu exclaimed, as he kicked a locker. 'I'm such an idiot. What the hell was I thinking? Leaning in? Kissing her? She doesn't even like me! I barely even know her! I'm such a dumbass!'

He trudged down the hall, and all he could remember was her intoxicating scent.

'Vanilla, and cherry blossoms...'

Okay, thx for reading my next chapter. i wanna thank everyone for reading my story. u ppl are amazing. ^u^

Remember, this story is gonna be really backwards. don't worry, youll see what i mean. XD

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