Lucy's toast popped as she was scanning over this year's syllabus. She hummed idly while she removed her gaze from the paper and lathered the toast with butter. The first day of school, the last year that Lucy would be in high-school. This year meant everything. It was not only her last year before she went off into the adult world, but the grades that she got this year would determine which university she'd be accepted into – not that she was worried about getting a complete fail and not getting accepted, but Lucy had her eyes set on getting straight A's and being accepted into Magnolia academy. It was one of the hardest universities to get accepted into and therefore Lucy's goal.
She looked at the key ring that she got from the university at its open day that she had placed on her zip whilst she slid her books and lunch into her backpack – a little reminder of what she was working towards. As she took the few last bites of her toast, Lucy slid on the strap of her bag on her way to the front door in order to meet Levy at the park that they crossed as a short cut they took to Fairy Tail High.
Once Lucy had finished locking the door, she jumped down the three steps that led to her front door and breathed in the brisk air. Magnolia was beautiful at this time of year – the sky was a brilliant blue and the flowers bloomed bright amongst the surrounding town.
Lucy took a look at the house beside her own, shouts and screams being heard from the open window. Of course, Natsu had slept in again – he had got back from his trip to Sting's summer house only just last night and was probably exhausted from doing who knows what – well Lucy could guess but that thought only put a sour expression on her face. While shaking her head Lucy looked forward and continued to briskly walk in the sun that had risen for this new day.
Though she would much rather spend her time reading in the sun on this day, a small smile was placed on Lucy's face as she walked. It was always exciting on the first day and when she saw Levy that excitement was reflected in the petite girl's eyes. Her short blue hair bounced on her shoulder as she skipped towards Lucy who was approaching the centre of the park.
"Lu!" Levy shouted as she engulfed her taller friend in a bear hug. Lucy stumbled backwards slightly from the impact and grinned broadly as Levy peeled away from her.
"Girl, do you have a good feeling about this year as well or is it just me?" She begun to chatter and linked their arms together as the two started walking together.
"Hmm, well if I'm not stuck with Gildarts teaching me maths again."
Levy giggled, "Lu, he isn't that bad." Lucy turned to her best friend mouth agape.
"Levy, he's literally the biggest perv."
Levy winked at Lucy with a giant smile on her, "only because you have such big ass boobs!"
Lucy blushed and smacked Levy on the shoulder with her spare hand. "You're just as bad as him," the blonde shouted and huffed when Levy just lost it in a fit of giggles that led to a few uncontained snorts.
"Yeah, but still," Levy spoke after taking a few calming breaths, "I really think we are gonna leave this place with some really good memories at the end of the year."
Lucy looked quizzically at her friend as they approached the road, a buzz of noise could be heard as Fairy Tail had its gates open on the other side. Many students were beginning to either trudge lazily inside or scream and catch up with friends they hadn't seen over the break.
"Why are you so sure?"
"Well, you know everyone's finally becoming an adult. We aren't immature idiots anymore where we would laugh and draw dicks on the wall." She explained as she looked down each side of the road.
Lucy laughed lightly, "I suppose you're righ-"
"Lu, look out!" Levy shouted, pulling her bestfriend backwards as a car raced past, honking its horn. The driver none other than the one person that Lucy would strangle to death with her own hands if it weren't illegal – Sting.
She glared daggers at the retreating car as his passé of losers basically hung out of the car windows and hollered like Vikings while they skidded into the school parking lot. It was not even nine in the morning and Lucy wanted to punch that freaking ballsack right in his ugly stupid head
"Levy, I'm really going to have to disagree with you now. Some of us still can't grow up."
Her blue haired friend nodded. "Good indicator to just pretend they don't exist."
"Ah-huh."
At lunch Lucy's mood had lightened considerably since douchebag of the century had nearly ended her days. She gossiped under a large tree outside the cafeteria with Erza and Levy whilst she sipped her tropical juice box.
"And then he just patted me on the head. Like hello, just because I'm short doesn't mean you can just touch me with your big old meaty hands," Levy burst as she came to the end of her story while Lucy fell apart in giggles on the grass.
"big old meaty hand!" Lucy repeated, "I love it."
"Levy, who even is this boy?" Erza asked whilst she popped a spoonful of yoghurt into her mouth.
"That's the thing," she exclaimed, "he just started calling me shrimp out of nowhere. I know nothing about this kid other than he has piercings literally everywhere and is like super tall."
Lucy jumped up and smirked, "Least I'll be able to know him when I see him then. I can't wait to see who has a crush on the Levy Mcgarden!"
"I never said he had a crush on me," Levy sputtered with a light dusting of pink on her cheeks.
Erza and Lucy both looked at each other then and started to giggle. It was always fun to tease each other, especially when it wasn't you, Lucy thought knowing too well of how annoying it could end up being. The only reason Lucy hadn't been teased in such a long time was because of how upset she had been when Natsu had got his first girlfriend. It was rare that they ever brought up her liking him after that.
"You didn't have to say anything. By what you told us it looks like he really fancy's you Levy, and you may also be a bit charmed by him as well," Erza teased with a small smirk on her face.
Levy scoffed, "Oh, go suck Jellal's dick."
At this Erza coughed on the spoonful of yoghurt that she just put into her mouth and Lucy cracked up in a fit of laughter once more, causing Levy to smile proudly.
"I'll have you know that Jellal and I haven't even gone past first base!" she declared loudly, face beet red – just like her hair – to which sent another wave of giggles through her friends.
"Okay, well I can surely give much more than first base," a voice called causing the laughter to die down. The three girls looked towards Sting because of course it's Sting, Lucy thought, as there is no greater man whore.
Erza cracked her knuckles as she stood up, "would you like to repeat that, Eucliffe?"
Sting paled slightly. "Uh, I can give you- "he said hesitantly before breaking out in a sprint as Erza stepped forward. His group of friends laughing as he fled from the scene.
"Coward," the red head spat before gathering her things as the siren sounded. "Well, I'll see you girls later or tomorrow?" she asked, and Levy nodded.
"Yeah, I'll see you tomorrow morning Erza. I have a free period so I'm going to head home," Lucy said as she looked at Natsu who was still grinning from seeing Sting run away as he strode up to her.
"Well, see you." Levy said and walked away with Erza who eyed Natsu as he approached.
"Hey, Luce!" he cheered as he came to stand beside the blonde who slipped on her backpack.
Lucy smiled slightly, "Hey."
It had been such a long time. He left as soon as the holidays started. It was a whole two months that he'd been gone for and he had grown. His skin was darker, and his emerald eyes struck out because of it. His muscles had got bigger and he looked fit. To be honest, Lucy was expecting Natsu to look worn out after partying for so long. Her heart pulled slightly, and her throat felt dry at how much he had changed.
"How was your summer? It's been so long, ya know." Natsu grinned and Lucy shifted uncomfortably as he stepped too close into her personal space. Something Lucy wished she didn't feel with him.
"It was pretty quiet. Dad went away for a bit, so I was alone most of the time and you know. I read books, saw Levy and Erza," Lucy listed off realising how boring she sounded, "but I did start this veggie garden. I'm pretty sure they're all going to die but, it's cool. Nothing as exciting as what you got up to with Sting I'm sure," she added with a bit of sarcasm but nothing that Natsu would ever pick up on.
Natsu smiled, "Actually I didn't go with Sting. I was going to, but then Igneel organised this trip for me and him to go camping so obviously I went with Dad since ya know how I don't see him much."
Lucy raised her eyebrows.
"Really?"
"Yeah, it was freaking awesome," Nastu started, "we went hiking and, oh, there was this little kitten that we found that I called Happy! Come on you gotta come over and see," he said over excitedly as he grabbed Lucy's hand, dragging her to his house.
Lucy was smiling once more as he pulled her along, still telling her about all the things he did over the holidays. She was surprised.
Pleasantly surprised.
I don't know if I like this chapter, but this is where my brain went so oh wells.
