Where we left off:

I saw her look down and shake her head, "No reason. I'm sure that in time it'll pass." I furrowed my eyebrows, What do you mean 'no reason.' There is no way you didn't ask that for no reason. She looked up at me with a bright smile and I could feel my eyes go wide, "Thanks, Natsu." She chuckled and my smile only grew tenfold.

"No, problem." I said as I dropped her off at gym and then sprinted off to my class with the one though in my head: Cute.


NATSU

Lucy had a smile that could melt anyone's heart. It had certainly melted mine and I only talked to her for around five minutes. Talking to her felt like I was talking to something just out of reach. My comparison would be a star that was just dimly shining somewhere in the sky on a cloudless Summer night. This was my promise as I walked to my guitar class. I would protect her from Sting's advances and keep her from burning out completely. I sighed as I reached the door about the same time as Gray. Curse me for agreeing to take this class the same time as him. I still had this stupid grin on my face from talking to Lucy.

Gray looked at me, "What's up with you, Pyro?" He smirked, "Is Lucy okay?" He asked out of curiosity. It would seem that Levy didn't tell him anything in his last class. I knew they shared because Gray would always complain about how Levy wouldn't stop reading books in class. Slacker. However, I didn't know if Lucy was entirely okay. She seemed to be strong in more sense than one if she could talk about such a serious topic with a smile on her face.

I shrugged, "Yeah, I would say she is okay. She asked me this oddly serious question that I wasn't expecting in the hallway though. Since I took it upon me to walk her to class." I explained as I opened the door. As much as Gray and I didn't get along we still knew each other better than anyone else and we always chose to confide in each other when things got rough.

"Oh yeah? What was the question?" Gray cocked his head to the side with his naturally slouched body and don't-care attitude.

"I don't know if I should tell you. I mean she seemed to be wanting advice and I don't want to bring personal matters out into the open, you know. Just like I haven't told anyone about your situation and you haven't told anyone about mine." I gave him a look and gray nodded in understanding. Thank you for dropping it. I thought to myself as I entered the room and grabbed my guitar.


LUCY

When I entered the locker room I changed into my gym uniform that the teacher had given me and sighed, The girl next to me seemed friendly enough. She had short purple hair and was facing away from me as I turned to say hello. I would need at least one friend in this class, "Hey, I'm Lucy. I'm new."

The girl peeked over her shoulder and gave me a smile, "Welcome to Fairy High, Lucy. I heard there was a new girl. My name is Kinana. Nice to meet you. I can introduce you to a few people if you'd like." She offered, holding her hand out to shake mine, "We have quite the interesting class." She chuckled.

I could feel the slight anxiety of meeting new people slip in and I nodded, "That would be great. Thanks, Kinana. This has kind of been an off day for me, so I would just like to apologize for my awkward behavior." I ducked my head down.

"Don't be silly. If you want awkward behavior you should meet Nab. He doesn't talk to anyone and he's known for just staring at the student events board. Speaking of which. I take you for the creative type. You should join the school newspaper." She explained, letting go of my hand and looking at a white haired female that was talking to a very familiar red head, "If you are interested, talk to Mira. She is the white beauty over there next to Erza."

"Erza, huh? I met her earlier. She seems kind of scary, but I can see myself being her friend." I smiled brightly, Whoa, Natsu was right. Everyone here is really nice. I thought as we left the locker room to the gym.

Kinana nodded, "She is, but only when you break the rules. If you don't you should stay on her good side. Natsu and Gray get on her bad side the most, but I'm almost certain for the amount that they fight in school, they spend just as much time outside playing video games and studying together." She shrugged, looking around the gym, "I swear they are the best of friends."

I could feel my eyes widen with the shock. There is no way those two are friends. I saw them beating each other up in homeroom today. I let the thought turn in my head for a few minutes, "Wow, that's a huge shock. I wouldn't take them for friends. Maybe acquaintances, but not friends." I chuckled, "You've known them longer though, so I wouldn't doubt it."

Kinana nodded as Mira walked over to us, "Hey, Kinana, Lucy!" Mira said quietly, "Are we talking about Gratsu?" That took me by surprise. I knew what shipping was, but I never actually met a person who shipped real people.

"I'm sorry, did she just say... Gratsu?" I said in a confused voice. I shook my head as I starred wide-eyed at Mira who was gleaming, "You did. Alright. I guess we are, why?"

Kinana chuckled, "Don't even get her started. She is probably going to start shipping you with people too. I can already think of the names." She gave a look to Mira and she laughed.

Mira nodded, "Yeah, I ship everyone with everyone. It's kind of my thing. I'm Mira. Gratsu just so happens to be my BrOTP. Despite the fights, we have all just about known each other since we were seven or eight. They got a long so much better back then. It wasn't until Natsu started dating my sister a few years back that I actually got to really know him though. He's a sweet guy. Gray on the other hand is kind of a mystery."

"So, what you are saying is that no one knows anything about Gray besides that he strips and acts like he doesn't care?" I asked with a laugh.

Mira and Kinana nodded, "We are actually pretty sure Natsu is the only one that knows. That's why Gratsu is a thing. They know each other so well, so they talk about themselves to each other. Including love interests." Mira chuckled and Kinana elbowed her in the side.

"Let's not forget Natsu is still bent over Sting stealing Lisanna for almost a week. Only to find out she was dating him for around a month." Kinana gave a look to Mira who glared back at her.

"Oh, so that's why Natsu acted like that in Calculus when Sting asked me to tutor him on Monday's." I gasped, I covered my mouth. "I heard a it was a mutual break up from Natsu. I guess he lied about the reason though."

"What did he tell you? Probably the same thing he told Kinana and everyone else about Lisanna going abroad for two years, right?" Mira stated, "He was really upset about it and he hates the fact that Lisanna is sitting there trying to make it right every day at lunch. Though they did primarily break up because she was cheating on him which I don't support. He's such a sweet guy. I don't understand why she would do that."

I sighed, "I guess it doesn't really matter now. Sting is here in the school. They are probably going to be fighting. I'm probably somehow going to be in the middle of it like I am with everyth-" I covered my mouth, "Sorry. I technically am already in the middle of it. I can't wait to go home and just be alone."

"Actually, I was thinking Lucy. Why don't you come with Natsu, Gray, Erza and I to go have some after school relaxing time." Mira chuckled, "No, before you ask Erza did not put me up to this. Of course that actually means she did, but you know. Can't help being nice to the newbie, right?"

I scratched my cheek, "I'd have to make sure my dad knew and he's a total stickler for all work and no play." I sighed, "Besides, it's Monday. I have to uhm... take care of some personal things."

Mira nodded, "It's okay. Maybe tomorrow. We always hang out a little after classes. It's just more relaxing and less stressful that way. We could always kidnap you." She smirked and I backed away.

"I think I'm okay, but thank you for that thought. Seriously, don't kidnap me. My father would have a fit." I sighed, "You know what? I'm old enough to make my own decisions. I'll come along. The whole point of me going to public school was to make friends anyways." I smiled, "I can take care of my stuff later."

Mira nodded, "We will meet at your locker after class." She grinned.


Gym passed by with flying colors and no injuries, so that was nice considering I was never one for sports and such. I had quickly texted Capricorn to stay at home and that I was going out with my new classmates as I was standing by my locker. I was waiting for my new friends and of course Natsu was the first to show up with his jumpy personality, "Luigi! I heard you were coming to the arcade with us today." He grinned leaning against the locker next to mine.

I laughed, "That I am. I'm tired of being in my house anyways. I want to go out and explore a bit." I smiled, thinking how his must be contagious, "It's always nice to be part of a group of people." I said jokingly. I, of course, had to have my fun with this, "It's not like I'm going to play games. I'm just going to mingle and learn some more about my interesting classmates." I smirked.

"Oh really, I guess you'll be learning a lot about me then." He smirked, playing around. Both of us were in laughter after that and I liked the sound. My father would probably like this change in my attitude. I never laughed, at least not after my mother passed away. I sighed after I finished laughing and that's when Erza, Gray, and Mira showed up, "Hey, guys." I smiled at them. I was in a much better mood and everyone seemed happy, but I knew it wasn't going to last long.

"Hey, Lucy, Natsu." They spoke together and then Erza spoke up, "Are you guys ready to go?" If I was being honest, I felt like I was going to have a mental breakdown if I went, but you have to break the rules sometimes. I nodded and one after the other we all agreed to leave.


NATSU

When we got to the arcade, Lucy was starring in wonder and that made me confused, so I moved next to her, "Never seen an arcade before?" I asked in a low voice and I was even more surprised when she nodded, "Well, then I guess you'll be having a new experience then." I smirked and looked over to Gray, Erza and Mira. Who were scouting out which games they were going to go for. When they ended up disappearing I took Luigi by the hand and chuckled, "Let's go play some games together until you get how to play the games."

Lucy nodded and was was surprisingly good at all the shooters and skee ball. I raised my eyebrow and looked at her, "Are you sure you've never been to an arcade before, Luigi?" I asked suspiciously.

I watched again as she nodded, "Yeah, it's my first time at an arcade. I've just had a lot of target practice. My mom taught me how to use a whip for self defense when I was just a little girl." She got a sad look in her eyes.

I smiled at her, "Well, thank Mavis for that because you are really good at these games." I watched as that smile that made me speechless before showed up on her face. I would watch that smile all day if I could. I shook my head to get out of my thoughts and then laughed, "We should probably find everyone else." I said as I was thinking. This girl is amazing. It's like she is a ray of sunshine, or a shining star. I thought to myself, taking her hand to meet up with everyone else for a little after school snack.


LUCY

This was almost like magic. His smile and the way his laugh sounds. He's a good friend. I thought as I held his hand walking over to everyone else who was ready to leave at the ticket counter. It was almost like they planned for me to feel so relaxed and free. I watched everyone else, These are people I can trust. Who I can turn to when I'm upset. These are my FRIENDS. I thought as Natsu took our tickets and got something with them. He put the prize in my hand and I was shocked to see a large stuffed animal, "T-Thank you.." I muttered out.

Natsu laughed and Erza, Gray, and Mira all whispered to each other. I couldn't help but to laugh along and everyone's eyes widened at the sound. It was probably the first time in a long time where I had ever actually laughed and meant it. What are these people doing to me? I thought as Erza and Mira, clapped their hands and pulled us along to go to the smoothie place they wanted to go to, but seeing as everyone saw that Natsu and I got along better they all let us sit next to each other as I sipped on my strawberry smoothie and he sucked down his banana-strawberry one.

Erza was the first to speak up, "So, did you have fun, Lucy?" She looked pleased to see me wide eyed starring at Natsu who was already done with his and begging Gray for his because everyone else was only half done.

"Yes, thank you for inviting me." I chuckled at the two boys, who looked at me with smiles on their faces. My eyes met with Natsu's and we ended up having a conversation with our eyes. Both of us started laughing at the exact same time, remembering the conversation we had before our last class, "You win."

"I win? We didn't make a bet, but I am right about the people at school aren't I?" He said with a playful smile on his lips and it made me go speechless as I just gave a simple nod.

"Quit hogging the new girl, Natsu." Gray spoke up smacking the back of Natsu's head, "Then again you are right about most things. I'm pretty sure you can hear what goes on down the street if you were paying attention, Pyro."

Natsu's eyebrow twitched, "What was that, stripper?" He grabbed the boy by the neck because his clothes were gone.

"Oh my, Gray, nice boxers." Mira joked and that made Gray jump and run to find his clothes.

Erza glared at both of the boy which made them hug each other and I looked at Mira who's eyes were gleaming, "Gratsu is real." I muttered under my breath.

Erza smiled, "Well, I'm glad you had fun. We'll all see each other tomorrow in homeroom." She said having to leave to get her work done.

Mira and Gray left together which left Natsu and I. Apparently, Natsu lived close by, so he was going to wait until Capricorn came to get me. I was the first to say anything, "You know, I had a lot of fun today. Maybe Public school isn't as bad as it seems."

Natsu nodded, "You get used to all the crazy that happens. Levy did and now she has a tone of friends and so do you." He smiled and it left me speechless, "Even I'm your friend and I'm not good with change."

I chuckled, "Me neither, but it happens all the time." I smirked and playfully smacked his arm, "I'll see you in homeroom tomorrow." I smiled as Capricorn pulled up, "Have a good night." She waved out the window. When Natsu was out of sight, I had an unmovable smile from my face, but I knew as soon as I entered my home it would disappear until I was completely alone. Besides, I had to go see my mother when I got back.


After a trip to my mother's grave. I enter my house and ate dinner alone and ran up to my room where the smile returned as I sat down and did my homework. I now had unbreakable friendships, but my friends still had no idea what was wrong with me. I was still sure Natsu saw the loneliness in my eyes when I waved him goodbye. My thoughts were cut off by a knock on my door, "Come in." I said curtly.

As soon as I saw who entered the room I nodded, "Time to see your father, miss." Virgo said as I stood up and walked after her to my father's study.


AUTHOR'S NOTE:

What will happen in her father's study. Will he be angry with Lucy? Will he see something he doesn't like?

Find out in the next episode of DragonBallZ

Joking joking. I've been busy so I apologize how crappy I am at updating my writing.

Unexpected Love for a Pyro will be continued shortly. I've begun the process of my other story as well.

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