CHAPTER 2: MICHELLE

I can't believe this happened! I sniffed. I looked around the room and saw a door opening. It was to a bathroom, I quickly ran to it. I closed the door, this is not like me at all. I squinted at the mirror, this really isn't me. Natsu knocked on the door, "Hello? Are you okay in there?" He asked. "Just a minute!" I sighed. I rubbed my eyes and opened the door walking out.

It was a small pause of awkward time til he spoke, "Are you okay?" He asked. "Okay?! Okay! I am NOT okay!" I said yelling. Then quickly gasped surprised by my own anger. "Calm down, no need to yell. What's wrong?" He yawned. This was obviously a joke to him, "I'll tell you what's wrong - we're married!" I squealed.

"What?!" He was surprised. "What do you remember about last night?" I asked. I guess he was thinking because it was at least a minute before he said anything, "Well?" I spoke up, "What do you remember, Natsu?"

"Not a lot... but I do kind of remember you..." He said. "Yeah well I don't remember a lot either but we woke up together with a certificate of marriage." I said looking down, ashamed. "Hey... I do remember that you're a journalist!"

"Did you do this for a story?" "I can't believe you'd think that - I told you I wasn't talking to you for a story!" I was angry now, I wanted to cry and I wanted to punch something. "Trust me, marrying you was the last thing on my to-do list, that does not exist!" I yelled. "It wasn't like getting married was on my agenda for the evening either!" He scowled.

"So we're in agreement then - the marriage should be cancelled, like it never happened." I said crossing my arms. "You mean an annulment?" He asked and sighed. "Look, we're both angry. Let's get dressed, calm down, and talk about this rationally." I didn't know what to say or how to react.

"Fine."

"We'll talk over breakfast. I know a place where we can go and won't be disturbed." He said already walking away. "Uh," I spoke up, "I only have the outfit I wore last night.." I know that it won't matter, hes probably not going to have anything that I could wear.

"Do you possibly have anything I can borrow?" I asked. He paused his movement and said, "Check the closet in the spare room. It's the second door to the left, you're welcome to anything in there." Nice, I have a selection it seems. "Thanks. I appreciate it." "It's no problem." He shrugged, continuing on his walk.

I saw him pause at the door and grab his phone, "Zeref, it's me." he started. "I know we haven't spoken in a while but you said to call if I ever ran into a problem." He paused a moment, "Well, there's a problem..." I quickly walked away I was angry. I was a problem. It shouldn't make me mad, hes the reason I'm a problem. We are the reason we are a problem.

I calmed down and started following the directions he gave to me, second door to the left, spare room. Ah I found it. I opened the door, and headed towards the closet. The room was decent size. It was just a red bed with a desk next to it holding a lamp. I opened the closet.

Not what I expected, it was either, my clothes from last night, another girl's clothes, a fancy dress outfit, or Natsu's old clothes. Firstly it was not a great deal to choose from... secondly it was literally 4 outfits. I guess I'll try another girl's clothes first. I tried it on. Well, it looks nice, but I'm not sure if I'm comfortable wearing another girl's clothing. Especially since it was revealing.

It was a short romper but the neck ended just before my belly button. It was a just plain black lines and the base color was white. I wear mini skirts a lot so I don't know why this is bothering me so much. I guess it's different. Well besides, who knows what bimbo this belonged to? Then again, I guess I'm one of those bimbos now... I sighed.

Is this the best of a bad bunch? I didn't know. I'll look again, I tried the fancy dress outfit next; I think I was labeling it wrong. This is crazy, I might be able to pull it off without the lei... It was a yellow tight crop top, with a hula skirt. I don't know why I bothered trying it on in the first place.

I tried Natsu's old clothes. I paired his shirt which was a green and gray striped long sleeve v neck sweater over a white collared shirt, with sweat pants that I always keep in my bag. Just then I had an idea. I took off his striped sweater and collared shirt and threw on my white cropped wavy t-shirt from last night. Well, I guess this will be the best it gets.

I was happy that I actually had a smart idea. I walked out of the room and he was waiting for me, "Interesting choice." Ugh, was this some kind of test. I shrugged, and I followed him downstairs and outside. "Natsu, hi. And who is this lovely young lady?" I didn't know who this black haired man was but he had a very large cowlick. "My wife, apparently..." Natsu replied. "Hah, good one. What's the problem?" He asked smiling. "And you are?" I asked. "My apologies, I'm Zeref. Natsu's agent. So this was a ploy to bring his agent into this? I thought this was our decision... as man and wife.

I didn't know what to do. I wanted to demand to speak alone with Natsu, but I knew that would be rude. So I decided to see how it plays out. "Hi, I'm Lucy, Natsu's wife." "What? You we're being serious!?" He gasped. "Natsu, you've done a lot of image-destructive things but getting hitched to a Vegas bimbo takes the biscuit!"

"I am not a bimbo! I'll have you know I have a great job-" "Yeah, that's the problem, Zeref, she's a journalist." "Oh man, Natsu, you don't make things easy for me." Oh my, I was now very very angry. I've told him so many times, "Natsu, I've told you before, I did NOT marry you for a story!" I turned towards him and squinted angrily and clenched my fists.

"Regardless of all that happened last night, I have a career to consider too... and I wouldn't jeopardize it for a man like you!" I scowled. "And what's that supposed to mean?!" He yelled. Zeref sighed and face palmed. Natsu may be a hottie... but he's so infuriating!"

"Uh, guys?" Zeref asked looking around. "We should perhaps take this inside - you're starting to draw attention to yourselves..." He whispered. There was two girls fangirlling not to far from here. They had surprised faces on, one of them with long brown hair was not squealing but she had a loud voice, "It's Natsu Dragneel! Look Kagura!" The other one that had straight dark purple hair wearing a white bow on her head, a white t-shirt, black leggings, and white boots was glaring at me. I used to be a fan of Kagura before, she was so cool in the GMG. But she was kicked out of Mermaid Heel and not allowed to return for reason unknown.

"Wait what where Cana? Oh wait never mind, but who's that girl with him?" She glared. "Yeah, let's just get inside." Natsu said sighing. We started walking into town, and it wasn't a far walk since it was fairly close. No one said anything on the way there. We got there, Zeref started conversation, "So, Mrs. Dragneel-" "Ugh!" I interrupted. "Don't call me that!" I said. "Okay, Lucy." "Can I get you anything? Coffee? Breakfast?" He asked. I sure could do with a drink to cure this hangover... I looked at the menu.

I had a debate between a caramel latte or a double espresso. I've never been to 8island before. They had a pretty great menu. I went with a caramel latte. "Sure, that sounds great. I'll take a caramel latte if that's fine." The perfect hangover cure! "Natsu?" "I'll take a cappuccino, thanks." Natsu said looking a bit worried. "Got it!" Zeref said double pointing at him and winking. He went to go order so it just left me and Natsu. "So.. your agent seems nice." "Yeah, hes great" He shrugged. "Will you excuse me for a moment?" I nodded and he walked towards Zeref.

I could hear him from where I was standing, "Zeref. I need serious advice." "Isn't that why I'm here? To advise both of you?" He asked crossing his arms. "Just before we bring Lucy into this... can you help me decide what to do?" "You want advice that would benefit your career?" Zeref said. "Well, yeah, you are my agent." "That I am and, as your agent I'll always act in the best interests of your career." "I know, Zeref, please help me. She wants an annulment, and I just don't know what to do." "Don't you want an annulment?" "I don't know. I haven't known her long but I know she's beautiful and kind." "She's everything. Lisanna wasn't everything I would want in a wife but..."

"But you wouldn't choose to marry her this way?" Zeref said. I was really nosy, very nosy actually. "Exactly. What should I do?" I didn't know he actually had a soft side. I always just knew him for a strong actor. "Well would you like my advice as your agent or as your-" I immediately was zoned out. I was listening to that. "Hey, cutie." An okay looking guy talked to me, he was blonde and had blue eyes, he was wearing a black half buttoned down dress shirt with some jeans. He was actually very good looking. "Oh uh hi!" I said.

Natsu started walking towards me, "Oi, Lucy!" The blonde was about to speak up but stopped himself and looked a bit angry. "You know him?" He asked. "Yeah..." I said looking at Natsu disappointingly. "Well can I get your number?" He requested. "Sure!" I really didn't bother to think twice about that. He gave me his phone and I punched my number in a long with Lucy for the contact name. He smiled at me and winked, "Later blondie." I blushed. "Lucy, you should stay away from him." Natsu said, he was next to me. "Why? Who is he?" "No one you should be concerned with." I nodded, I'm sure I'll find out soon enough. I sat down at a table while Natsu went back to Zeref. This is such a mess. Not only have I accidentally married a celebrity... but I've married a bi-polar mess. But if I hate him so much, why does my heart race when I think about him.

He called me beautiful and kind. I don't know why I think this. And why does his touch feel so good? I can't believe I got myself into this. I need to talk to someone about this mess and get my head straight. But who? I could call my sister, Michelle, or Levy. I knew Natsu and Zeref would not be talking for much longer so I just decided to call Michelle. She was my sister she always knows what to do. Besides she always gives the best advice, so I dialed her. "Hello?" She answered. "Michelle, it's Lucy. I really need your advice."

"Sure, what's up?" She asked. I sighed, this was going to be a lot for her to take in. "Well... I met Natsu Dragneel last night-" "You met Natsu Dragneel? OMG I'm so jealous. Don't tell Dan but he's like, the hottest guy in the country..." Thanks for interrupting me, I think. "Yes Michelle, but that's not all. I didn't just meet Natsu Dragneel last night..." I waited a second and I could just imagine how eager she would be if we we're talking in real life. "...I accidentally married him too." I nervously laughed and waited for a reply. I heard her gasp. "You married him!?" She said. "I know, I feel awful." I replied. It was a very long pause before she said anything. She said literally nothing, nothing at all. It was just a dead silence. She was probably very confused and wondering if I'm actually telling the truth or not.

"Michelle?" I asked anxiously. "Sorry. I'm just... well speechless, I don't know what to say." She said. "Well, um... what are you going to do?" Michelle said. "I think we're going to get an annulment." I whispered. "On the grounds of being intoxicated and unaware of our actions." "I guess that's the best solution.. although.." Her voice drifted off. "Although what?" I spoke up. "Mom thinks that you're bringing a guy to my wedding, right?" She said. She had a very good idea and point, I could see where she was going. "Yeah?" I said. I knew what she was going to say, but I just wanted to make sure. "Take Natsu! Tell him you won't agree to an annulment after the wedding!" Evil, I don't like it. It's kind of mean, but hey, I'll get to spend more time- I need to stop. I'm really not over thinking this.

"Then he can pretend to be your 'Kaniee' and you can get a divorce afterwards! Plus I doubt Mom would keep bugging you about getting a boyfriend if you last relationship ended badly." "It's not a terrible idea..." "No, you're right, it's a great idea and you'll be married to the Natsu Dragneel!" Michelle was very smart about decisions and advice I did give her that one.

"Michelle, you do realize that doesn't mean he actually likes me?" "Yeah I guess your right, that's a bit of a bummer. But Mom's so excited to meet this guy, Lucy. Maybe what she doesn't know won't hurt her?" I could see her point, "I suppose so..." I agreed with her. "Lucy, stop grouching and tell Natsu Dragneel you're terms. And you have to tell me all about how it goes tomorrow at the dress fitting! You're still coming, aren't you?" She asked sounding a little disappointed. "Of course I'm still coming. Just please don't tell anyone about this, okay?" I asked looking back at Natsu and Zeref who were looking back at me. Awkward. "Not yet, anyway." I started whispering again.

"Your secret is safe with me, Lucy-chan! See you tomorrow!" The call disconnected. What a mess, but I guess Michelle did have a point - I do need a date to the wedding... then again... can I really pull off a fake marriage?