'I hope no one sees me… or wise I'm in deep shit!' She mentally cursed. She knew her father didn't take this sort of crap and he expected nothing but excellence so she can take over the family business.
'Tsh, what an idiot to think I'd take over the business? I prefer writing than sitting in a lousy mansion all alone!'
'Luce? Is that you?' Shit, she thought. He found me.
Oh well! After all him and Gajeel DO have extra sensitive noses, my body wash was supposed to be faint but they both find it strong smelling enough.
As he crept around the corner, my heart started beating faster.
'He's gonna find me at this rate if my heart doesn't stop making these funny noises!' I scolded myself.
'Luce?' He questioned as I out of shock sinned around on my heel only to be met with my face inches away from his famous expression, a toothy grin. A faint blush appeared onto my cheecks.
'Calm down, Lucy. You know how to handle this kind of stuff!'
"Natsu? What… what are you doing here?' My voice wavered as I desperately tried my best not to stutter, but failed miserably.
He looked sort of surprised for a split second, before regaining his composure.
"You ran out, you weirdo! So I chased after you.' He replied as he chuckled slightly.
"I'm not a weirdo!" I screeched, hitting him on the back of his head.
"Ow! Violent woman… jeez you're turning into the second Erza." He yelped while rubbing his head before a sweat drop formed while muttering the last part of the sentence.
"Whatever." I mumbled.
"So why did you run out?" His eyes narrowed before placing his hand just above my head, leaning into me me.
'I can't tell him… can I? My eyes started to water, but I couldn't give in. I needed to stay strong.
"I… I.." My voice cracked tremendously. I forced my mouth open again but no words came out.
Tears spilled from my eyes and I shrunk down in size, ashamed of my self. These tears I had held in for so many years had finally been released.
In a split second, he had me held in an embracing hug.
My eyes widened as he pulled my head into his chest, his warm hands wrapped around my back.
"N.. Natsu?" I managed to choke out. I couldn't believe this.
"Ssh." He whispered gently while stroking the top of my head.
My muscles tensed for a second by the sudden gesture, but soon relaxed.
I nuzzled my face into his muscular chest. My tears had dried quicker than I had expected and now it had left my eyes slightly red and puffy.
"It'll be okay." His soft voice drowned out my worries and I soon closed my eyes, and the last thing I saw before falling into a deep slumber was his face filled with concern, and a sad mixture of happiness.