Me- I know it's been a while, and on other side notes, I plan to make this story into a novel by editing it out and such, and the scene from last chapter was something from lovely complex, except the roles are reversed. Lucy is the otani, and Natsu is Risa. Anyway, as you all know, hurricane Sandy has hit land, and over here, we aren't getting hit as bad, but the winds are heavy and it has knocked a radio sign completely off which is just wow. This hurricane is suppose to be historical, but to those of you whom are reading my story and are getting hit by the storm, please be safe, and I'm sorry to those who can't read this till the storm is gone for posting it tonight. I hope you guys enjoy this chapter, and I hope you guys keep reading because it makes me happy to know so many people enjoy this story. Enjoy!
Invisible
Chapter 5: Hindrance
Lucy's eyes fluttered open to take a look at her surroundings, her head was hurting something fierce, but her fever had depleted and disappeared which was a good thing since the dance was so close. It was Saturday, and Friday had already ended which Lucy was actually happy about. She had never felt like she did now, with such a big hindrance off her shoulders allowing her to breath. The blond looked around her apartment some more as the door burst open with Erza, Gray, Happy, and a feverish Natsu wandering in without warning.
"Lucy, you're ok now!" Erza spoke with a smile as Lucy merely nodded, stealing a glance at Natsu who was seen lying down on a nearby sofa. He looked completely drained and worn out and it made no sense, considering Natsu was invulnerable. She got out of bed slowly as she walked over to Natsu without a single look at the other three in the room as she put her forehead to his after moving some of the salmon hair away. Natsu blushed crimson by the action as the heat in his body increased.
"Natsu, he has a fever, but how?" Lucy questioned the trio as they all whistled as if they knew nothing of the matter despite being told by Natsu himself that she had kissed him; whether by accident or not.
"Aye, Natsu is really sick because he got a sweet kiss from…" Happy was immediately shushed by Gray and Erza as Lucy looked up at Happy with a shocked expression.
"Natsu…Kiss…him." Lucy looked down at him as she smashed her palm onto his forehead which knocked the dragon Slayer out completely.
"Lucy it's not who you think." Erza said as Lucy looked up to her with tears in her eyes which caused Erza's expression to soften and hug the blond celestial wizard where she stood. Lucy couldn't help it, she had promised to help Natsu with Lisanna but her feelings kept getting in the way.
"What's wrong with me!?" Lucy shouted as her tears fell harder.
"Lucy…" Erza spoke softly.
"I told Natsu I'd help his with Lisanna, but I always end up hurting myself in the process. I know that I promised but it hurts too much and I don't think I can do it. He doesn't need my help anyway if he had gotten a kiss from her so why does he bother asking me, tell me, huh, tell me why; why does he keep breaking my heart even without trying!?" Lucy yelled out as she clutched Erza's T-shirt in her bare hands as she started to calm down, only sniffing now and then.
"Lucy, he didn't kiss Lisanna, he kissed you." Erza spoke as Lucy was shocked beyond believe but then for some reason the anger consumed her love and she hit Natsu in the face again.
"This pervert kissed me while I was a sleep," Lucy spoke when reality donned on her. "No wonder why he has a high fever."
"Let me reword that, you actually, kissed him." Erza spoke again as Lucy felt like someone had just stabbed her three times in the chest. How could she of kissed him if she was out cold, she didn't remember anything, it was all a blur.
"I kissed him, but I don't remember at all." Lucy spoke as she tried her best to concentrate on what had happened the night previous. The trio exchanged looks as they watched the blond in her state of madness; Lucy was completely out of it, she couldn't of kissed Natsu if she didn't remember at all, she made it a necessity to prove that the factor was impossible and that it didn't happen.
"Lucy…" Lucy spun around to look at Natsu for a mere second, as she felt like her tears were about to spill over again by just looking at his face. She refused to believe that she had kissed him, at least the refusal to believe that she didn't kiss him on accident. She had always wanted to feel his lips against hers, to feel the warmth of the one person you loved, but despite that; what about Lisanna?
"Natsu, I don't want to talk about it ok, it didn't happen as far as I know so it can just be dropped, besides we need to go to the guild to see Lisanna," Lucy spoke as her heart broke just by the sound of name escaping her lips. "She's the one you love right?"
"Lucy…" Natsu spoke up again as he got closer to her upon which she pushed him a way to the shock of everyone in the room, even herself.
"I'm sorry, but I need time to sort things out." Lucy said as she ran out of her apartment, leaving Natsu to his own thoughts.
It was over, that's all he knew. He had hurt Lucy so much without realizing it, and the worse of it was that it had taken him so long to realize his own feelings. Now if he had even tried to confess, she would deny him, her fear already consuming her, and that fear was the fear of being hurt by him again. The fear that had manifested itself from him constantly being near Lisanna, breaking her heart so many times, or even from the times he had played with her heart by saying words he didn't mean.
"Don't think anything special of it, I was just thinking about how it would be to kiss Lisanna, and emotions came over me, and I ended up near you like that."
The words circled his head as he thought of the words he had said to Lucy that day, and he hadn't even considered her feelings. He had to stop himself; he couldn't fall for his best friend when all that he had caused her was suffering, confusion, and heartbreak. By this time he had already figured that Lucy wasn't helping him with Lisanna, but that in itself was understandable. How could she when she was feigning ignorance of her own feelings, pretending like they didn't exist when they did and they slowly were tearing her up inside. Natsu had already made up his mind, and he was going to stop his own feelings for the sake of hers, the more he loved her the more he hurt her, but the more he didn't love her the more his heart broke. He couldn't stop the feelings he had for her, but he couldn't chase after her when it gave her pain.
"Damn it!" Natsu cursed as he slammed his fist on the table. He was so confused, what was the right, and what was the wrong thing to do.
"Natsu, stop, you don't need to torture yourself," Erza spoke. "You've both dealt with too much already."
"I hurt her so much for the past few months, she had been watching from a far, and I noticed but I didn't say anything about it, I'm such an idiot!" Natsu spat as Gray punched him in the face.
"Shut up, do you understand how much she has cried over you Natsu, you've hurt her so many times, and yet yourself pitying yourself for not noticing, instead why don't you chase after her, and man up, tell her about your god damn feelings!" Gray barked at Natsu whom was on the ground rubbing his bruised face.
"Gray…" Erza spoke softly as she gave a small smile.
"Your right, I have to find Lucy." Natsu spoke up as he ran out the door to follow after the blond whom had already gotten pretty far. Natsu didn't even care that it had started raining; he would run till his legs gave out, he loved Lucy so much, and he wished he had realized that sooner. He was going to tell her, he needed to, that's all he ever wanted; he just wanted to love someone and be loved back, and he found it in Lucy. They've been together for years and he was bound to realize that those feelings he held for Lisanna were a substitute for what he held for Lucy. He was trying to replace those feelings so he wouldn't hurt their precious friendship, but he was, and has been a complete idiot. Natsu looked around as the fever came to its peak again, causing his body to heat up rapidly, but he continued his search despite how he felt. He needed to find his Lucy
Lucy had run so far, and yet she couldn't stop despite her own exhaustion. She turned around for a second as she saw the dragon slayer as he finally found her. The fear once again corrupted her as she began to move again but was stopped by Natsu who had gotten a hold of her wrist and pulled her into a warm embrace. Lucy squeaked at the sudden movement which suddenly turned to worry as Natsu's breath became raged.
"Natsu…why are you out here, your fever, you'll get worse." Lucy spoke as she returned the hug, the fear of losing him overpowering the one of his hurting her again.
"I don't care Lucy; I don't want to lose you." Natsu said as Lucy blushed slightly.
"Natsu…" Lucy spoke as Natsu shook his head and looked into her gorgeous brown eyes. He had never thought anyone could be so beautiful, but he was wrong. Lucy's hair was dripping wet from the rain that continued to fall, and her tear stained face had disappeared, and in place of it was a small smile. The words he had said had made her happy. As he continued to stare into her eyes he couldn't help but bite his lip as he looked to her lips that looked delicate and soft to the touch. The desire to taste her overwhelmed him as he leaned down to kiss her.
Lucy was completely shocked by what Natsu had done, but she returned the kiss just as fiercely. Once Natsu had released her; Lucy pouted from the lack of contact, causing Natsu to smile.
"Lucy, I love you…" Natsu spoke as Lucy merely stared at the salmon colored haired boy in front of her with a rare smile that even her mother could not get from her. She truly was happy and no one could change that.
Me-This isn't the end and if you think it is, it isn't. Natsu finally confessed in the rain but more drama is coming up. Just because they kissed doesn't mean there a couple or anything. So just be ready for all the problems they run into.
