We all changed out of our heels (except for Levy who wore orange flats and Erza who wore sleek black boots) and into something that wouldn't make any noise, and thanks to Lisanna and Mia's shopping extravaganza, there were enough shoes to go around.
We had to wear something so the boys wouldn't hear us and so we could sneak around quickly and comfortably. For we, were on a mission to find out who the blue mysterious boy hanging out with Natsu was.
Lisanna seemed rather uncomfortable watching Natsu and I didn't blame her, honestly. Stalking an ex right after a break-up? Not something i'd feel comfortable either.
"Lisanna, are you okay with this?"
She looked startled at the question, but she smiled. "I miss him, I do, but I want what is happy for him and I just wasn't that for him. We'll talk more about it tonight, if you wish to know details."
I giggled, "Okay. Tonight."
We had finally made our way to the rather crowded cafeteria. Levy was the first to spot them out, probably because she saw them once before. They were outside near the bus station and Natsu was laughing so hard. We still couldn't see Blue Boy's face.
"Okay, here's the plan. Levy and Lucy you are going to go hide behind those bushes. Juvia and I will hide behind that wall. Mira and Lisanna you go over to the thick tree stump. They shouldn't be able to see us from those spots." Erza said with authority. "Let's move it, girls. Time to began operation: BlueBird, before they leave. They've been here for awhile."
We all nodded and ran to our designated spot. Levy and I had a perfect shot of Natsu. Juvia and Erza had a perfect shot of Blue Bird. While, Lisanna and Mia could she both their profiles.
My phone buzzed after about a minute. It was a text on Magical Messenger from Erza.
{ErzaWillCrushYou has made a group chat labeled "Blue Bird Operation"}
{ErzaWillCrushYou: Blue Bird dsnt seem familiar. Not to Juvia either.}
{LuckyLucy: Natsu sure knws him but how? He dsnt go 2 our school?}
{AngelicMira: How odd...}
We all went back to looking at the boys. Natsu wiped out his phone as Blue Bird stood up and went towards the restroom.
{FieryNatsu: Hey, Luce. Whts up?}
My eyes widened and I showed the message to Levy. "What do I do?"
She shrugged, "say you are at the spa with us or something."
{LuckyLucy: GUYS! Natsu txted me. Do u think he saw us?}
I waited for a response, looking at Erza, who had her fixated on the door that lead to the restroom. Hello? Answer your message?
{LuckyLucy: Hello? Erza? Yo? Any1 there? Answer! Stop lookin at the door!}
{FieryNatsu: Uh, Luce? It isnt Erza}
My eyes widened and I re-read and re-read the message over and over. I screenshot and sent it to everyone. With the same message... Guys?!
{LuckyLucy: Well obvi you're Natsu. I am Lucy. Levy is Levy. Ya know? :) Do you need me to call some1? Are you confused?}
I looked over at Natsu and he was chuckling as he typed.
{FieryNatsu: Y would I have seen you? Where are you?}
As he sent the message, Blue Bird came back and Natsu put down the phone. Phew! I can avoid the question. For now.
{Erza's POV}
Stupid Lucy. She is going to blow our cover. As I looked back at Blue Bird, I realized I really had to pee. I told Juvia I would be right back. She nodded, "don't get caught. Lu-chan pretty much already blew our cover."
I sighed, "I am not Lucy."
I slowly began to make my way to the restroom facilities. I hid behind this and that, but I wasn't caught. Not once.
I was about to open the women's restroom door. When another blue-haired individual walked out of the men's. His eyes went large when he saw me and my went large when I saw him.
"Jellal."
"Hello, Erza." He said with a small smile. "Funny running into you here."
"I agree. You don't seem like someone to go to a shopping mall." I noted.
"You know me well. Ultear and Meredy dragged me along." He chuckled.
My small smile turned into a hard line and I cleared my throat. "I see. Enjoy yourself." As I entered the restroom I heard him apologize very quietly.
[Lucy's POV]
Levy went to go wait in a long freaking long because she was "craving her caffeine." I made her buy me one too... How long would it take? Natsu better not see her...
{ILoveGray-Sama: Erza-san is in the restroom. B-Bird has bright beautiful blue eyes. He also seems to be about 5'11. Natsu seems to know him very well, like they've known each other for quiet some time.}
{AnimalQueen Has Joined The Chat}
{AnimalQueen: GUYS! I THINK I KNOW WHO B-BIRD IS! Natsu and I dated for a loooong time. I knew this man looked familiar, but if it's the guy I am thinkin of... I haven't seen him in years. That's why I didn't recognize him bcuz it was before he hit puberty.}
{LuckyLucy: Well? Whats his name?}
{AnimalQueen: He always by the nickname... Hoppy? Harpy? HAPPY! HE WENT BY HAPPY! His rule name is... Tom! It is Tom}
{ErzaWillCrushYou: I am back. You found out who Blue Bird is. Good job, Lisanna.
{AnimalQueen: That means a lot coming from you, Erza. :P}
{LuckyLucy: Were they close friends?}
{AnimalQueen: Yes, Tom would sometimes come on dates as a third wheel. Natsu would even sometimes cancel our plans for him}
Really? Wow. He would cancel on Lisanna?
{LuckyLucy: How odd.}
{AnimalQueen: I appreciate Tom though, he is like a rock for Natsu. He always makes him happy even when I could not. They are always laughing. He made Natsu... happy. That's why Natsu calls him that. I can give you more dets later.}
I smiled down at the message. I didn't know Natsu had such a good friend.
{HalfOfGaLe: Guys! I just went to grab a coffee as you know and Natsu saw me. He invited me to join him and questioned my 2 coffees. I don't think i'll be coming back to the hiding spot. Sorry!}
I facepalmed... Levy.
{ErzaWillCrushYou has changed her name to ErzaWillCrushLevy}
{ErzaWillCrushLevy: You have got to be kidding! LEVVVVY}
{AngelicMira: Erza! Calm down. Do not kill Levy.
I look over to Erza's spot and she was pretty much on fire at how angry she was. Juvia was as far away as she could and was hiding her face. Mira and Lisanna were looking at her. Lisanna looked terrified, but Mia didn't get scared of Erza. Like ever. Sometimes, Erza was scared of her though. Rarely.
{HalfOfGaLe has changed her name to LevyIsUnavaliableAtTheMoment}
I laughed as I saw Levy talking to Natsu and awkwardly laughing along with them.
{LuckyLucy: Are we done hiding, Master Erza?}
{ErzaWillCrushLevy: Yes, we have found out who Blue Bird is. Sadly we missed the movie. It's 3:25. This was fun though. Let's go to the spa. Let's go shop more until 5:00 then we will go to the spa. Those are the plans Juvia has for today.}
{LuckyLucy: Got it. Meet at Taco Bell. Levy escape when you can.}
{LevyIsUnavaliableAtTheMoment: Understood, commander.}
I laughed very quietly at that. Oh, Levy...
When I looked over to Erza and Juvia's hiding spot. Erza had vanished. Juvia looked like she was about to sprint for it. I turned around and was about to spring for it when I saw Natsu stand up and look in my direction. I ducked back down and pressed my body against the bushes.
I also glanced over at the tall, thick tree stump, but Mia and Lisanna were gone as well.
It was just me now.
"No, Natsu. I am here alone. Why would somebody even be hiding behind bushes." Levy said with confidence.
"I dunno..." He said still looking over here, I could seem him through the leaves of the bushes. He sat back down and I realized I had been holding my breath. I exhaled very quietly and began to crawl towards the newest entrance.
Luckily the bushes lead all the way from the street to the door. Good. I finally stood when I reached the door. I managed to get back in without Natsu seeing me. Yes!
I met up with Erza, Juvia, Lisanna, and Mia.
"What to you so long?" Erza said in between sips of her caramel macchiato. Mia was drinking a caramel frappuccino. As was Lisanna, only hers was a venti and Mia's was a grande. Juvia just had a bottle of water and an iced coffee.
"Sorry. Natsu almost found me out, luckily Levy tricked him. You guys already got coffee. Grrrr. Will you still wait in line with me while I go get a macchiato?"
They all sighed, "fine."
We waited in line as I was in the middle of ordering, Levy popped up and was panting.
"You okay, Levy." Mia asked as she patted the girl's back.
"Y-Ye-ah... Nat-Natsu and Tom...Ar-are coming...Hide...Go...Now...Victori-a Secr...et. Won't go in... there."
As Levy got out the words we saw Natsu's pink hair in the crowd. There is no way he could see us though. So I grabbed my drink and we all raced to Victoria's Secret. Well actually, Levy had to be carried by Erza because she was about to faint.
As we walked into Victoria's Secret, we saw something. Something I could never erase from memory. There in front of us was Jellal. Jellal. Jellal.
He looked at us and his eyes went wide and he dropped all the bras, underwear, and lingere he was holding. His face drained of all color for a second and then he was as red as a tomato.
"I CAN EXPLAIN." He said, raising his hands up.
Erza was so shocked as was everyone else except for Juvia who was completely red and hiding her face. Mia also was not face, but she wouldn't stop laughing. "You. Lingere. Jellal. Erza. Bras."
As she continued laughing, Meredy and Ultear ran over and scolded Jellal, "you dropped all my stuff." Meredy whinned.
Ultear noticed us and said quietly, "oh...Yikes."
Meredy turned to us and her mouth dropped, "Erza?"
She raced her hand and waved slightly. "Hello, Meredy."
{Ultear's POV}
This is tooo funny. The love of Jellal's life had spotted him in a lingere store. I could not stop giggling to myself. And Jellal... Oh Jellal was blushing so much. Meredy joined me in laughter and Jellal shushed us.
"Ehem. As you can tell I am not a pervert. These girls simply just treat me as their pet donkey."
"We don't not!" Meredy snapped.
"You do. I don't. I hold all my stuff." She statted lifting her shopping bag up, slightly.
Meredy began to pout, "whatever."
Erza cleared her throat, "It isn't any of our concern. We only came in here to hide from Natsu."
"I see." I said, I didn't really believe them. But eh.
"I don't know about you. I need some new bras. Ohhh and I love their lotion." The platinum blonde gushed.
"SO DO I!" Meredy squealed.
"O.M.G" The platinum giggled.
Erza was still staring at Jellal. Then, a certain pinkette ran in.
"HA! I KNEW I SAW YOU!" He stated rushing over to the ditsy blonde who's name was... Lucy?
Everyone's eyes got big and now people were staring.
"Great." I muttered.
