Calling a story retarded... also means you are also calling the author a retard. Talking about a person is good but talking bad about them is literally and figuratively bad. Have you guys heard about authors drop little of themselves in their stories? Like their lives, emotions, or maybe their outlook of life. So... Readers, be careful on the flames, neh? :)

Yes, I heard people talk behind my back, I don't care... but what sucks is if those people are your relative and/ or people who you think of as your family, those people we call friends who are secretly pushing the knife in us, but when we heard it... it hurts like... your heart is being torn apart.

Bah! Why am I stalling you all?! Read below!

SLIPPING AWAY

CHAPTER 3

Break a person's wall and face the consequences...

"I am." That's how it started, "I am fine." Natsu said, the lie slipped out of his lips effortlessly. After all, he was already getting used to it. "I am fine." He repeated, he glanced at Happy who still did not stop on looking at him with a concerned look. "Happy, I am fine. So... please stop." He said as Happy flew above him. Natsu doesn't like to see that look; he doesn't want to make Happy worry about him.

A small smile tugged his lips, it just doesn't make sense. Why was he smiling, was he going insane? He smiled because there was still someone out there who can see through his lies. He was being selfish, he was gaining and Happy was losing. The small smile soon disappeared. He doesn't want his best friend to lose.

"But Natsu... you don't look fine." Happy murmured, they continued their journey to their job after they woke up and realized that the rain had finally stopped. "We should head back to the guild..."

"Then stop." Natsu said, earning a confused look from Happy, Natsu continued on walking and Happy was left flying on the same place. He doesn't want to gain, he doesn't want Happy to worry too much about him, and he doesn't want to see the cat's expression when he told him the whole truth behind his lie. The problems and issues were not directed to the cat but him and he doesn't want the cat- his best friend to get involved.

"But-" You look tired.

"Either stop coming with me or stop looking at me." Natsu said, his voice in the middle of begging and ordering, but for the cat, it was an order.

Happy gulps and nods his head, he looked away from Natsu but he did not stop on glancing at Natsu every now and then, he was following him, flying behind him.

Natsu knew he hurt him, but that's for the better, it is for the better. He has to push him away; he doesn't want Happy to lose his entire family because of his own problem, it's just him anyways. It's just him. It's okay if I'm the one you'll lose Happy, because it's my fault but…- He closed his eyes and let his nose and ears guide him through the forest. I'm sorry buddy for being selfish. He thought, he wants interaction, a friendly one like what Wendy did. He needed it like most living creatures do.

"Natsu… what's our job about?" Happy asked, he wasn't used to this, he doesn't like to get used to this. He wants his best friend back not the silence, gloomy induced person in front of him.

"Oh, we have to escort the King or something… I think." Natsu said, scratching the back of his neck sheepishly. "Here." He said, letting Happy catch up to him, he then handed the job flyer to Happy. He tries to ease the growing tension between them, after all he can still feel Happy's concerned look on him.

"Natsu… this is a Team-" Happy started and was cut off by Natsu midway his sentence.

"Yeah, I know. I just need to let it out." Natsu said with a smile, it was a sincere one.

"Natsu…" Happy said, concern still lingers in his voice but a smile tugged his lips upward. "Don't enjoy yourself too much, Natsu. After all, we're partners." He said.

"Sure thing, bud!" Natsu shouted.

"Partners Natsu, remember that." Happy started, "So please… don't try and push me away." He said his voice sounded as if he was begging, as he landed on top of Natsu's head.

Natsu sighed, "I- I'll try and…" He was still selfish but, "Same goes to you bud." He grinned, at least this time he could give back. He glanced at Happy who had a contented smile, his worried expression long gone.

"So... what's your problem, Natsu?" Happy asked.

"Don't push your luck too much, Happy." Natsu mumbled.

"Like I said, I learned from the best." He smiled earning a chuckle from Natsu.

Sorry for pushing my luck too much Natsu, I just don't want to lose you. Happy thought.

In Happy's case, he never broke Natsu's wall, he wasn't successful on breaking it. He just decided to use his wings and fly over it, and keep on approaching him even though it'll break their friendship, but it did not. He is glad that it did not, he is glad he tried and pushed through because it only strengthened their friendship more. So is Natsu who let him do it.

I'm sorry Happy, be strong and I, too, would be strong when you'll know the reason of my 'problem'. Natsu thought.

Break a person's wall and face the consequences...

than face the wall and losing the person behind the wall. - Zane

Also, I know we all have 'this certain edge or level' where everything is ENOUGH. We don't want to hear nor see it anymore... WE DON'T want to FEEL it anymore. That's why some people commit suicide.

And... there are this certain people who would randomly catch and help you.

THEIR FRIENDSHIP IS...*something positive*, DON'T YOU THINK?