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Chapter 21

"Nalu Has a Crush?!"

[Nalu's P.O.V.]

I woke up at 5:30. I always did so that I could go on my computer before school, so I don't complain. When I was finished it was 7:00 and school started at 8:00. I took a shower, and afterwards, I decided to start getting ready. We have uniforms at Fairy Tail Junior High, so I didn't much to choose from. I wore a white button-down shirt with a navy blazer. I then chose out a plaide skirt and tie to wear. Along with that, I just wore white converse. I really wished I didn't have to wear a skirt though. Once I was finished, I started walking to school. So far, Rose and Starla have been my only friends. I'm not sure though if Starla thinks of me as a friend.. Probably not. I want to try to go up to people and make friends, but my damn shyness won't let me.

"I guess you're Nalu right?", I heard an unfamiliar voice and turned around. There was a guy who had blonde hair with a strip of white in it. He smiled and held out his hand.

"Y-Yeah.", I take his hand and shake it.

"Do you want to walk with me? My little sister always walks with her best friend, so it's pretty boring on my way to school."

"Sure. Who's your little sister?", I asked while we started to walk.

"Her name is Starla."

"Starla is your sister?!"

"So I'm guessing you know her."

"I know her. I think of her as a friend, but I don't think it's mutual."

"What do you mean?", he tilted his head.

"I don't think she likes me."

"You shouldn't worry so much. It's bad for your health.", he started patting my head, and I immediately felt heat creeping up on my cheeks. Why is my heart beating so fast? I don't get it!

"C-Can you stop?", I said looking away from him. He just chuckled and took his hand off.

"I've heard those rumors about you, but I don't think you're as bad as everyone says. Plus I could probably beat you in a fight."

"Is that a challenge?!", I yelled slapping him.

"Ouch! For you being younger than me, that hurt."

"Sorry.. You just aggravated me. How old are you?"

"It's fine and I'm 14. My birthday was in September."

"So you're in 8th grade?"

"Yep."

"What's your name?"

"Yuri." (A/N: I don't know..? o-o)

"Cool name."

Once we reached the school we parted ways, obviously. In homeroom everyone was avoiding me, like usual. I kept hearing things like..

"I'm so glad I'm not sitting next to that monster."

"But I have too! I hope I'll live!"

I just ignored those people and went on my phone to play some games before the teacher came. I wonder why Yuri went up to me despite the rumors he has heard about me. He did say he didn't believe them, but maybe he was dared to talk to me or betted with someone. The teacher walked in, I immediately put my phone back into my pocket. My teacher found out I was on my phone once, and took it away for a whole week. She didn't tell me parents though so that was lucky.

"Good morning class please open..", I didn't listen to the teacher because I just stared out the window like always. From earlier I knew it was probably going to rain, and it seemed the weather proved it because I could see little drops on the window. I laid my head in my arms on my desk and closed my eyes. I only focused on the sound of the rain. It's a peaceful sound.

"Nalu.."

"Nalu."

"NALU!", I felt someone shaking me and opened my eyes. "Detention for you!", my teacher was glaring at me while everyone laughed. I mumble a "Sorry..", and payed attention to the boring lecture.

After all my morning periods, it was finally lunchtime. I scanned the whole cafeteria and saw Rose and Starla at a table. After I sit, Starla glares at me as usual.

"Hey.", I greeted ignoring Starla.

"Hi Nalu!", Rose says cheerfully.

"Again.. Tell me why she has to sit here?", Starla said coldly.

"Stop being rude. She isn't bad at all. I've seen her eat alone, sit alone, and go everywhere alone. No one wants to be alone. You know that as well as I do."

"Whatever. I feel like she's using us."

"I'm not using you guys. In fact I think of you as my friends.", I explained. Rose smiled and Starla looked away from me. "By the way, I met your older brother, Starla."

"Yuri?"

"Yep."

"Did he say anything bad about me."

"Nope."

"I think you like him!", Rose stated fangirling. (Yes, she is another, yet again, matchmaker. hehe.. o-o)

"W-What?! Why do you think that?", I asked. I don't like him.. or do I? AGH! Damn you Rose! Now my brain's confused!

"You were blushing while talking about him."

"No I wasn't!", I protested.

"Sure."

"Why would you like my brother? That's just weird. He's.. strange.", Starla arched an eyebrow.

"For the millionth time I dont!", I yelled making people stare at us and whisper. Crap! Now there are going to be a lot more rumors about me! "Sorry for yelling."

"It's fine.", Rose says still smiling. I don't get it.. Doesn't it bother her?

After school I had detention. This is my first time ever getting detention. I hope it won't be boring. I could just skip it.. I should probably go though so that I don't get in trouble. I felt someone bump into me, and we both fell. I looked up and saw a familiar face.

"Yuri?"

"Oh sorry Nalu. I was rushing to get something before detention."

"You have detention too?"

"Yeah I guess. What did you do?"

"Sleep in class..", I scratched the back on my head awkwardly.

"Same for me. Sit by me k? I'll be there soon.", and with that he ran down the hall. I just shrugged to myself and kept walking to detention. I think I made a new friend!

When I walked into the classroom, I sat in the back because everyone else sat in the front. I didn't want them to complain about sitting next to me or anything of that because that would be humiliating. After 5 minutes of looking out the window, I felt a tap on my shoulder. When I turned around, Yuri was smiling at me.

"Hey Nalu.", he sat down in the seat next to me while the other people in detention had confused expressions on their faces.

"Hey. You don't have to sit by me you know."

"I want to sit with you.", why would he want to sit with me?

"Okay.."

After detention, I walked home, and Mommy arched an eyebrow.

"Why were you late home. Was school okay?"

"I had detention..", I didn't bother lying because I couldn't come up with a good excuse.

"Oh. What did you do?", I'm surprised she isn't that angry. Actually, now that I think about it, Daddy would probably be the furious one.

"Sleep in class for homeroom. My teacher hates me."

"You shouldn't sleep in class, but since you've been doing a lot better in school I won't tell Natsu.", she winked.

"Thanks Mommy."

"Have you made any friends at school?"

"Yeah. Three actually."

"That's great! What are their names."

"Rose, Starla, and Yuri. Starla and Yuri are brother and sister."

"You're friends with a boy?"

"Yep."

"Aww! You totally like him!", Mommy started to fangirl just like Rose.

"Why do you think I like him?!"

"You were blushing when you mentioned him."

"Well I don't!"

"Sure.. I'll try not to tell Natsu that ether or he'll freak out.", with that, she walked away and disappeared in her room. I sat down on a sofa because a sofa is beside the front door, and checked my social media. I heard the front door open, and I already knew it was Soupy and possibly Icey since they're always together. They're like best friends and dating combined.

"Hey Soupy!", I said brightly.

"Can you please stop calling me Soupy?! But.. Why so happy?"

"But I like the name Soupy, and can't I be happy without a reason?"

"Because you're Nalu, no."

I saw Icey walk in.

"Hey Icey!"

"Hey Nalu. I think I have an idea why she's so happy.", he then whispered in Soupy's ear after he said that.

"Wait.. What?! This is Nalu we're talking about.", Soupy started talking like I wasn't here.

"I can hear you, you know."

"Do you like anyone.", Soupy asked.

"N-No! Why does everyone think that."

"Have you met anyone today?", she asked.

"I met an eighth grader. His name is Yuri."

"So it's a guy?", she arched an eyebrow.

"It doesn't mean I like him!", I yelled.

"Maybe you should leave her alone. She's not cute like you when she's mad.", Icey quickly took Soupy's wrist, and they went upstairs. I'm glad they finally left me alone. Geez.. What does it take to have peace living with this family?! But now that I think about it..

Maybe I do like him..

Sorry if this is shorter than usual. I wanted to have a break from Nashi x Storm because I was having a bit of writers block. Plus why not let Nalu experience some love? Well as always, thanks for reading!
Sarybear~ xoxo