The Rival Popstars
`Chapter 7'
Today is the day… The day of misery and pain… There was always something left to cry. Something to felt pain for. I had been trying to keep these bitter tears each and every year of my daily life.
And try to hide them all behind a fake smile. Everyone had their own painful miseries right? Everyone…
No one knew what I've been through. Why I left that wretched house…
I closed my curtains and locked my doors.
It was all dark now… Only pitch of blackness.
Why I do this? Because of misery… I do this thing every year of my- birthday…
The reason I was born to this cruel world…
I was snapped out of my trains of thoughts.
I walked my way carefully to my sofa and shoved the bottle of liquor in my mouth. Tears began pouring down my cheeks that I've been holding for years.
What happened? I'll tell you guys later…
Natsu's P.O.V
What a great morning… No stress, no dance, no concerts, no photo shoots, no autographs, no commercials, no rehearsals and no Luc-
Wait- hold your horses! Where's Luce?!
I have a surprise for her…
She's maybe in her house right now… What a lazybum… And definitely not a morning person…
"Luce?" I knocked on her door.
No answer.
"Luce?" I knocked a little louder.
Still no answer.
"LUCE, ARE YOU EVEN IN THERE?!" I screamed in anger while nerves formed my forehead.
"Leave me alone." I heard a voice.
My heart softened unleashing my "gentlemanity"
"Aww… Luce… What is it?" I whispered in a low voice.
"I said leave me alone…" Luce said with anger in her voice.
"I'm not leaving till you open this door." I rested my palm on her door with a perplexed look on my face.
"I SAID LEAVE ME ALONE!" she screeched.
Who says anything about knocking and entering the door?
Windows are better!
~Back to Lucy~
I knew this would happen…
I knew this would happen…
Why do I have to have friends?
I continued glugging on my beer not caring about what's happening in the world. I don't care if that idiot goes into my window anyways.
"Luce… What's happening?" Bubblegum asked opening the curtain.
"CLOSE THAT CURTAIN!" I screamed in anger and shoved the bottle into my mouth again.
Pinky closed the curtain trembling in fear. There was darkness once more.
"Luce, what are you doing?" Natsu said in a low voice.
"CAN'T YOU SEE WHAT I'M DOING?!" I cried and tears poured down my cheeks.
"How could I see? It's so dark…" Natsu sat beside me.
"Why do you even care?! You didn't care about me when we didn't become friends!" I cried again.
And there was silence- you could hear a pin drop. Only our breathing sounds were to be heard. To make it even more awkward- there was only darkness.
"I- I do care, Luce…" Natsu squeaked.
I continued gulping on my beer.
You don't have to lie, Natsu…
"I- I c-can't bear t-to see you like this, Luce…" Natsu grabbed my hand.
"Give me that back!" I screeched and Natsu took my beer.
"Please, tell me Luce…" Natsu tightened his grip.
"Why do you need to know?" I sobbed bitterly.
"I-I need to know, Luce… I need to know why you are suffering! I need to know why you are in so much pain! Dammit- I can't bear seeing you like this, Lucy!" Natsu shouted full with concern.
"Why, Natsu, Why?!" I screamed trying to get out of his grip.
"Because- because… I- I… I need to know, Lucy…" he pulled me into a death hug.
I tried to swallow the huge lump stuck in my throat and tears flooded my cheeks.
I sighed.
~Flashback~
"You worthless child! You don't deserve to live! The only thing you deserve is- is to die!" Dad screamed in anger and poured his wine on my head.
"B-but, Dad… I- d-did my b-best…" I squeaked blinking back my tears as the wine trickled down my face and body.
I could stand this… But not the hurtful things Dad says…
"Did your best?! GET THE HELL OUT OFF MY OFFICE! You're not worth to be living!" Dad screeched and rudely pushed my head with his hand.
I burst into tears and dropped into my knees.
"You weakling! Do I have to repeat it one more time?! GET THE FUCK OUT OFF MY OFFICE!" Dad screeched and kicked my spine sending me sprawling next the door.
I scrambled out of his office with tears pouring down my cheeks.
Dad's right. I don't deserve to be living…
Sometimes I just wonder why don't I just jump off a high building and die.
I'm just a weakling… And I always will be…
~End of Flashback~
"L-luce… How come you never tell me?" Natsu said in a whisper.
"I-I never tell anyone…" I stammered.
"You don't need to keep secrets, Luce… you could always tell me… You're not worthless, Luce… You're not a weakling either… You're my friend. My bestfriend." Natsu cupped my face and wiped my tears with his thumbs.
I nodded and smiled. I can't believe I have a very good friend like Natsu… I never had a true good friend that cheers me up when I am down. If someone even asks me what I wish for- all I want is Natsu for my friend.
"And no more locking yourself up in the dark, get it? It's kinda scary in here… And friends don't keep secrets to other friends, okay?"
There's a huge lump stuck in my throat and I just can't talk from Natsu's kindness and sweetness… I could not ask for more- but just to have a good friend like Natsu...
"Luce?" Natsu shook me.
"Thank you Natsu…" I whispered and tightly hugged him.
"Hey, what are friends for?" Natsu returned my hug.
"Bestfriends…" I corrected.
Natsu buried his face in the crook of my neck and I tried to blink back my tears of joy.
I never felt so happy in my birthday… Only miseries in this misery date… But I promise myself I'm never gonna do that again… I'll try to be happy now. The real happy me…
"M-hmm… Bestfriends… Come on, I wanna show you something!" Natsu dragged me towards my room.
"W-wait! Don't I need to take a bath?! I look terrible!" I screamed.
"Nah, you look beautiful… Now let's go…" Natsu continued dragging me.
"Natsu, I'm not kidding! I smell like beer and look like a corpse!" I shouted in anger.
"You. Look. Beautiful." Natsu spat every word.
"I. Look. Like. A. Copse." I spat back.
"Beautiful!"
"Corpse!"
"Urgghh… Fine!" I gave in.
Bubblegum continued dragging me out of my door to his car.
"So where exactly are we going- that we don't need disguises or even taking a bath?!" I asked in confusion.
"Secret~…" Natsu smirked.
Urgghh— great… So much for 'Friends don't keep secrets to other friends'
"Luce?" Natsu broke the silence.
"Hmm?" I hummed and turn my gaze to him.
"Didn't you know that you weren't drinking beer the whole time?" Natsu asked behind his shades.
"What do you mean?"
"I mean- the thing you've been drinking— it was pomegranate juice the whole time!" natsu exclaimed.
"Say what?!"
That's why I don't feel drunk and all.
"Yup. I tasted it just now…"
"Wait- you mean, you still have time to drink that when we're having a 'Friends Talk'?" I scoffed.
"M-hmm… Just making sure you don't drink poison." Natsu smiled and kept his eyes on the road.
"But- you'll die… Just in case that is poison…" I shrugged.
"Yup… Friends are worth dying for!" Natsu cheered.
My heart softened.
I just can't stop saying how great Natsu is… I would give anything just to have Natsu at my side… As my friend…
I guess this is how it feels to have a real, true friend.
Who'll die with you, who fight for you… I love to have this feeling… To have a friend…
(A/N: I suggest you guys to hear this song! The title is: Dance on by N-dubz… Hope ya like it!)
"Watch me while I stand here… Watch my feet, my stance, my body language. I'm not someone to be messed with.. I'm a fox on a mission… You know you're challenging the best here…" Natsu sang.
"Come on, Luce! Sing with me…" Natsu urged me to sing.
What?
I rolled my eyes. It's at least what I could do for Natsu…
"It's gonna be real hard. But I'm gonna be okay. As long as I try real hard. I'm always gonna find my way… I'ma find my way…" I continued Natsu's song.
"I'ma stand up like a soldier. I'ma get them 'til it's over. I'll keep marching to the beat 'til there's bruises on my feet. Now I'm falling to my knees…" Natsu sang with me.
Natsu and I should really sing often… Sure enough, we made a pretty good damn team and all…
"'Cause I'm gonna take this all the way. It's now or never. I'll break what's in my way." I sang like I'm in the stage.
"That's it, Luce! Keep going!" Natsu cheers making me blush deep red.
I didn't know he was there.
"I'ma stand up like a soldier. Tonight I'm gonna take over…" Natsu sang after that.
"'Cause I know everything's gonna be alright. Now you're standing here right by my side. And we dance on, dance on, we gonna dance on. Ain't gonna work for life when we know we can dance on. Everything's gonna be okay. The streets will lighten up my way. So we dance on, dance on, we gonna dance on. Ain't gonna work for life when we know we can dance on." Natsu and I sang together just like performing in the stage.
But this one- it was so different. Like- Natsu and I we're singing from our hearts.
"Whoa, that was so— AWESOME!" Natsu cheered/exclaimed.
"Yup. I know right!"
"Oh, I want you to wear this Luce." Natsu handed me a blindfold.
Seriously?
"O-kay…" I unsurely took the blindfold in his hands and blindfolded my own self.
I felt Natsu stopped the car.
"Okay, Luce. Keep that blindfold tied… And no peeking." Natsu opened the door and went out.
There was only the sound of the air-con and Natsu opened the door of the passenger seat.
"Watch your step." Natsu guided me out of his car.
Strange… I smell sea water and splashed of the water.
Wait a second- is Natsu gonna throw me into a sea?!
"Okay, open your blindfold now, Luce…"
Now- I'm getting pretty nervous but then, opened the blindfold.
I almost cry of what I saw.
I let out a gasp.
I was standing on the dock next to a cruise. The sea water- so blue and clear… You could see the fishes through!
"N-natsu…" I whispered and looked at Natsu.
"Happy Birthday, Luce…" Natsu smiled.
"Y-you know my birthday?" I gasped.
"What kind of rival doesn't know his own rival's birthday?" Natsu scoffed.
"Thank you, Natsu! Thank you!" I hugged Natsu tightly.
I told you- having a good friend like Natsu was all I could wish for…
I never had a great birthday party my whole life… And to make things worst- I never celebrate my birthday.
And I thank Natsu to let me know how to feel about celebrating my own birthday…
"So, don't you wanna go ride?" Natsu smirked.
"Let's go!" I jumped.
"So- where exactly are we goin'?" I asked Natsu while we walked to the cruise.
"Don't worry- just around Japan Sea! We'll be back in three days…" Natsu cheered.
We walked to the ship.
"Um, Natsu- where's the people? You know- the tourists?"
"What do you mean? I hired this ship." Natsu crossed his arms behind his back head.
"F-for my birthday?"
"Yup."
"I-I never celebrate my birthday…" I mumbled.
"But we are now!" Natsu cheered.
We entered the grand cruise ship greeted by a few faces.
"HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LUCY!" the whole staff shouted.
Gildarts, Lissanna, Cana- they were all here.
Wow… I never felt so happy…
"Guys…" I looked around.
There were streamers everywhere and most of all- there was a cake… A huge white cake.
Happy Birthday to our favourite Popstar- Lucy Heartfilia… Happy 21st Birthday! -Everyone
There was something written on it.
"Congratulations, Lucy! You own it girl!" Cana punched my elbow lightly.
"Th-thanks, Cana…" I smiled.
"Happy Birthday, Lucy-nee. Here's your present. From Laxus and I." Lissana handed me a medium-sized gift.
"Thanks, Liss. And also thank Laxus for me…" I smiled.
Wow! My first birthday present.
After everyone had greeted me- (for what seemed like centuries) I couldn't see Natsu anywhere…
"Heyyy Luuuucccee!"
Speaking of Natsu.
"I'm gonna go parasailing—and I want you to join me!" Natsu dragged me upstairs.
"B-but, Natsu—" I began.
"Swimming suit?" Natsu handed me a pink and white swimming suit.
"But, Natsu—"
"Ooh! It's gonna be so exciting!" Natsu exclaimed.
"Would you please stop interrupting me Pinky?!" I screamed but Natsu didn't seemed to hear me.
"Here we are." Natsu opened the door.
"Um, where's my room?" I asked him in confusion.
"We'll share…" Natsu plopped on the grand bed.
Sh-share? For three days?
Sure enough- I slept with Natsu for one night- but for three days?! How crazy is that?!
"Now you get your swimming suit on- and we'll go parasailing later…" Natsu turned on the television.
What I've been trying to tell Natsu is- that I'm not comfortable in heights…
*sighs*
"You could always cling onto me anyways…" Natsu shrugged as if he heard what I said in mind.
Hey, is that how they treat a birthday girl?
Yeah- I'm getting the hang of this "birthday" thingy and I gotta admit- I like it!
I have the most greatest day of all time! And especially- I have some good friends to celebrate it with me! Life is just great-
When you have great friends…
Hello Guys! I'm back and sorry for the fast update, but I'm working on it! Ow- my back hurts! Dammit! But it's worth it! Hehehehe Thanks for the loving reviews the followers, the viewers and all the favourites in my story! Thanks guys! I love you muwaaah! See ya tomorrow!