Yay, I have a computer for a whole week! I might just write loads of chapters, and release one every week 'cause I can certainly do that on my phone and that way you guys don't have to wait! I'm so happy I could dance :D

So, this chapter will be in Lucy's POV as the last one was in Natsu's. Ah, I planned this out perfectly cause it's very important to know what's going on inside the Heartfillia house. Woo!

Anyway, to the story!

I was silent the whole way there. Natsu tried to talk to me but the lump in my throat kept me from speaking. It felt like my insides were being ripped out. Every nerve in my body were willing me to turn and run away but for some reason I didn't. I don't quite know what kept me from running, maybe it's because there was something about Natsu that made me feel safe, or maybe, just maybe some part of me wanted him to see my home life.

To know that I wasn't alone in all this, that he could do something that I wasn't capable of doing on my own.

But I doubt it.

It was embarrassing, most people had loving fathers, loving mothers, and a stable home where they felt safe. Not me, I had a power-mad father who abused me for looking like my dead mother. I knew it wasn't normal, that's why I don't want to tell anyone. They already think I'm a freak, if they knew it wouldn't make a difference anyway, they would think it was my fault. Which it probably is.

I had to do something, no one else would and soon enough he'd end up killing me.

I slightly pulled on Natsu's sleeve as we came up to a store, with the hand that I hadn't shoved down my top to stop the rest of the world seeing my bruises of course. He stopped walking and looked at me dead in the eye, as if to ask what was wrong. I pointed at the store and he gave a nod of approval.

He waited outside for me, waiting for me to come out of the store. As I exited, I saw him typing something on his phone, without realising I looked at the screen and saw that he was messaging Lissana.

I don't know why but my heart sank a little further. It was wrong of me to get my hopes up, what made me think that he could just forget how he felt about her? What he was doing for me is what anyone would do if they saw someone trying to kill themselves. He was just being kind. Which is what I love about him.

He saw me coming and shoved his phone back in his pocket, like it was going to burn his hands if he kept it there any longer.

"Are you ready to go?"

I forced back my feelings and smiled, knowing he wouldn't be able to tell that it was fake. I nodded and we carried on walking, the lump in my throat swelling as we got nearer to my estate.

My heart race increased, my palms were sweaty, my lips were trembling. Another 10 minutes and we wound be at my house, well, mansion.

As we came on to my father's estate, I could see Natsu looking around. He seemed to be in awe at the buildings around him, like he'd never seen a house in his life, to me they were small. Tiny even, however I'd love to live in one, with a family. The feeling of that closeness, such warmth emitting from a busy everyday life. The smell of pancakes as you come downstairs for breakfast, a nice welcome home when you get back from school. All of it was a fantasy in my eyes, a reality that I once had, that vanished the day that my mama died.

I was hoping that my father was at work, nowadays it was very rare for him to go in as he could work from home. But there were rare occasions where he would go in to the office; like the night of the dance for example, to sort files and money out. He's always there at the worst times. Argh he'll kill me for this.

"Do you wanna be somebody else?
Are you sick of feeling so left out?
Are you desperate to find something more,
Before your life is over.

Are you stuck inside a world you hate?
Are you sick of everyone around?
With the big fake smiles and stupid lies,
While deep inside you're bleeding."

I sang quietly to myself not thinking Natsu would be able to hear. The lump in my throat calmed down as I did what I enjoyed most. Singing had a weird way of cheering me up as it reminded me of my mother. We would constantly sing together, make up silly songs, play the piano together. We were a happy family, now my father has banished those things from reaching his ears. If he hears even a glimpse of a song being played, he gives me the special punishment even if it was one of the staff.

That sounded bad, they don't do things to purposely get me in trouble, but they know that they can't interfere either. So they tend to my wounds after my father has gone to bed, ridding of any traits of infection. They are good people, but they are scared. Just like I am now.

Shit, shit, shit!

We were coming up to my house, er, mansion. Even singing couldn't subside my nerves. Every step I took my body would tremble with fear, coursing through my body making it harder and harder to move. My feet felt like they were tied down with weights, my heart pounding in my chest, my head felt like it was made of feathers that were dancing and circling around.

It was even harder walking up the steps to my door. It felt like I was going to pass out. I tried to reason with him for one last time. Tried to get him to see some reason without him having to share any of my problems. I doubt it would work, but it was worth a shot.

"Well, there you go. You've walked me home. I don't want to keep any more of your time."
I said weakly with a small smile.

He just stood there, mouth hanging open. It was obvious that he'd never seen a house quite this big. Well, mansion. Man I hated that word, it didn't fit me at all. I just wanted to live a normal life, I didn't want any riches, or expensive clothing, all I wanted was a home, and a family.

I was too lost in my own thoughts I didn't see Natsu walk in front of me, or push open the doors, or walk inside. I only realised when I heard my father yell.

"Who the fuck are you!?"

My whole world crashed down on me, I rushed in through the doors and started pulling on Natsu's sleeve with my free hand, my bag lost somewhere along the way. He wouldn't budge, like his feet were super glued to the floor. He was just stood there with an emotionless face, meeting my father's eye. Oh that was sure to piss him off. Damn it.

"My Name is Natsu Dragneel. I assume that you are Lucy's dad? I walked your daughter home after finding her trying to kill herself."

Ouch, that one really hit home. Father's going to be angry about that, he didn't give me permission to try and commit suicide after all. *Sigh* guess I better say something. However my so called 'father' beat me to it.

"Who cares? That doesn't explain why you're meddling in our business. Dragneel." He hissed. Natsu however was taken back by that comment, I'm guessing he was surprised by how heartless my father was. If I wasn't used to it, I would be too.

"Natsu, it's time for you to leave." I said in a tone that was similar to my fathers. My bangs were covering my eyes and my hand was curled up in a fist. He was making everything worse!

He just looked at me then held his hands up.

"Fine, whatever. I'll leave you to your weird family."

This seemed to wind Jude up even more. You could always tell because he closed his eyes. I always thought that it was so his eyes wouldn't jump out of his sockets.

Natsu casually strolled out of the doors, putting his hands in his pockets. When he was gone the staff closed the doors behind him.

"I'm sorry father, he followed me home. I didn't mean to cause you trouble. I said as I bowed to him. I hated it but it always lessened my punishment. A little anyway.

"I will deal with you when I have completed my work for the day. Go to your room. You will not be having dinner tonight."

There! Done. Wow I've so many distractions. This damn dog for a start. She's great and all but she barks for me to lift her onto the sofa then jumps straight back down again. She does it about 10 times in a row before she goes upstairs. Wears me out!

Hope you enjoyed this chapter, sorry it took so long for it to come out!