"How the hell could you be late?!"

I sighed and shook my head, placing it in the palm of my hand. My date was currently blowing up about how I was just a few minutes late...

Maybe an hour or two. Anyway I quickly pulled out a little something that was for sure to settle her down.

"Look, babe, I'm sorry, I was only late because I was buying this gift for you. You do know how much I love you right?" I handed a gift-wrapped jewelry box to her which I paid for with the stripper's money.

Her entire aura immediately changed. She greedily grabbed the box and ripped it open with her skilled fingers, eyes roaming over the exquisite gems and golden chain that hung from the box.

"Aww, that's okay honey, you were only a few minutes late, nothing to fuss over." She said as she waved me off, still gazing at the necklace lovingly, stroking it, which was as creepy as hell.

But still, Wow.

It always ceases to amaze me how a woman's mood can change in a split second. Jeez, bipolar.

"So babe, where do you want to go out to today? McDonalds? I heard they got a new BBQ Bacon Sandwich. Plus, they are taking $5 off for every 2 burgers you buy today." I asked hands behind my head. It was a great deal! Who in there right mind wouldn't take that offer?

My date looked over at me with annoyed eyes. Her expression said anything but amused.

Never mind, there was one person who wouldn't take that offer. Karen tucked the box with the necklace into her leather purse and crossed her arms.

"Well Honey, I was thinking we could go to that new Italian restaurant that opened about 5 blocks down, "La Campagna". Jenny says that they have the best chicken alfredo. She also said something about how they have wine imported directly from Italy. How great is that! And also they..."

Karen kept blabbering on and on about her stupid Italian restaurant and their stupid wine. Sheesh, why spend fifty dollars on one meal when you could spend only $6 or something, it is completely mind boggling.

But I decided to avoid her lecture and agreed to take her La Campaign or whatever.

"Ok then Karen, since I'm treating you today, I'll take you wherever you want to. You know how I would do anything for you right?" I asked, sugar-coating it for good measure with an added Natsu-Dragneel-special-sexy-smirk. (AN: lol, I just made that up ;P)

She smiled triumphantly and leaned for a kiss with me.

I was about to do the same when I noticed a cute little blonde stumbling down the street. She was rushing and tripping a bit, which was a little amusing to watch. It was kinda cute watching her rush and stumble while making apologies, blushing profusely all the while.

Wait, cute?

No, I was manly, and manly men do not think that women are cute. There's sexy, hot, and sassy, but 'cute', was not in the vocabulary. (AN: Haha, He's channeling Elfman~)

I was still watching her when all of a sudden she came across a particularly large crack and tripped, which was conveniently within my reach.

I quickly dashed and grabbed her petite hand and pulled her up. I observed her form, maybe I found a new toy? She was pretty hot.

Her squeezed-shut hazel eyes then opened and met mine. She held my gaze a bit before stumbling back and started blushing heavily.

"Oh, u-um, s-sorry, for, uh, falling, and, uh, um, thanksforcatchingmesoIwouldn'thurtmyself!" she spat out in a rush, while looking at the ground, still blushing.

Huh. Cute.

On the other hand though, my soon-to-be-dumped girlfriend was glaring at her with unamused eyes. I turned back to the blonde.

"No problem. There was no way I could let a pretty little lady like yourself injure herself, now could I?" I replied with a sexy smirk. Her face immediately grew redder as she stared at nothing but the ground, avoiding my gaze.

And as if a light bulb switched on she suddenly scurried to grab her purse and sweater. I watched with a raised brow, though still interested in what she would do next.

She stood up again and looked at me still, red-faced.

"Okaywellgottago, and, uh, thanksagainforyourhelp!" she said and bowed while rushing away to wherever she was going.

I watched her run off before turning back to Karen, who was glaring at me again.

"Geez, what the hell Natsu! You could have just let her fall!" She yelled angrily as she stomped towards the restaurant, steaming with anger.

I sighed and shook my head, maybe I'll break up with her tonight. She was getting tiring, besides, I need a new one. It's been 2 whole days already! I let out a second sigh, and followed her.

My thoughts then return back to the blonde from just before. I smirked slightly.

She was amusing, and... interesting.

Maybe I just found a new toy. After all, the player needs a pawn.

I'm EXTREMELY sorry for taking a while to update. I think it's been 3 months now? I should really have this laziness condition checked out. To those of you who are still patient enough and tolerant of my laziness, THANK YOU SO MUCH for still sticking and reading my story.