Chapter 3: So The Fight Begins!
Author's Note: Do shita no mina? (What's up everybody?) I've been eager to get working on this again, I even got some reviews, saying to continue, which really made me smile, and inspired me to continue. Arigato mina! (Thanks everybody!)
"Laxus?" WOW! I was definitely not expecting it to be Laxus. "Juvia, why are you running after Lucy?" he asked sternly. Then, Gray appeared, not wearing anything (as expected) at my side. "Lucy, are you okay? Are you hurt?" he asked, his face getting closer to mine. His hands tightened around my arms, and it's hard to move them. I-is he going to k-kiss me?! No I don't want him to! "Natsu!" I yelp. And in less than a second I felt strong arms hug my waist and I'm pulled further away from Gray, as Gray scowls. "Don't touch her, you stupid ice cube!" "What's that?! Hot head?! Is she yours now?!" "What'd you call me?! And yeah, she is mine! You got a problem with that?!" All of a sudden, Laxus grabs my right leg, and I slip out of Natsu's grip. "You two better back off!" he yells. I look around to find Juvia, who is of course, at Gray's arm, glaring at Laxus. Then, Laxus runs off with me in his arms, and I look back to see Gray and Natsu chasing after us. What the heck is going on? "Oi! Lemme go! Where are you taking me?!" "Shut up! I don't know what I'm doing okay it just feels right!" "Wha- LAXUS PUT ME DOWN!… NATSUUUU! GRAYYYY!"
Laxus trips on a stone, and something sharp scrapes my back, sending pain throughout my body. I yelp out in pain. "Agh! Ah!" and tears pop out of no where. "Lucy!" Gray and Natsu yell out. I roll over to my stomach, my back exposed from the shredded cloth. When Gray and Natsu reach me, they begin to beat up Laxus, who is on the ground, and looks to be in pain, maybe he hit his head.
"Lucy." Natsu says with a concerned look on his face. I'm panting heavily. Gray and Natsu come over to me and try to touch my wound. When they do, it stings, and I cry out. "Natsu, take Laxus to the master, I'll help Lucy." Natsu nods and picks up Laxus and begins to walk towards the guild. Gray picks me up and starts to walk the other way. "Hey," says Natsu. "What?" "If you hurt her, I'll send you flying to the moon," Natsu threatens. "Wasn't planning on it, what's going on in that thick head of yours?" Gray smirks.
When we get to Gray's house, he lays me on his bed, with my back facing upward. I try to sit up, but moan in the process. "Lucy, take it easy. Don't push yourself. I'm going to get some bandages and alcohol." About a minute later he comes back and I'm just sitting there, burying me face with a pillow. I must look stupid. Poor Gray, having to take care of me, I'm such a burden. No! Don't think like that, he's your friend! If he thought you were going to be a burden in the first place, wouldn't he have left you with Natsu? That's right! Stop being so stupid! "Lucy! Why won't you answer me?" "Huh? Oh, I'm sorry, Gray, I was just in a deep thought. "O-okay. Well, um I don't really know how to say this but uh… the clothing is getting in the way, and it's infecting your wound. Can you, um… y'know..." he says while blushing. "Are you serious? I don't really feel like putting on a show for anyone right now." What am I saying! Stop being so stubborn! He's just trying to help! Now look at what you've done! He looks hurt! "But, I don't really feel so good right now, so…" I started to take off the coat but couldn't take off the sleeves from the pain. Then, I felt a sudden tugging on the sleeves. "Th-thanks..."I said embarrassed. Once it was off, I grabbed the pillow as if it were my dear life.
"Lucy, this is going to hurt, but just bare with the pain, okay?" Gray said in a comforting mood. I readied myself for the stinging of the alcohol on my blood and flesh by burying my head deeper into the pillow. And then, "AAAAAAHHHH!" I screeched, my back arched, and then fell limp to the right of the bed. I gritted my teeth, trying to bear the pain. Suddenly, I felt hands, Gray's hands on my hips and ribs, pulling me back up. I sat as straight as I could, so he could bandage me up. As he put his hands around me, he came closer, until I could feel his breathing on my ear, and I let out a small moan. I felt his head touch mine, and his abs touch my bandaged back. His hands traveled down my back, almost into my bottoms, but I let out a quiet "No...". Gray turned me around, holding my wrists, and closely approached me. No! What's wrong with Gray? Why can't I put up a fight?! Then, "BOOM" W-What?! What's happening?! And I see a flash of pink.
Hmmm, I wonder who/what it could be? I think we all know the answer, huh! And Gray, what's gotten into you?! I hope you guys enjoyed that, thanks for reading, you guys are so kind, that's what inspires me to continue writing! O key-dokey! See ya next time!