The Colour Of Her Eyes
by Her Pretty Smile
A/N: Glad to know that this story's achieving positive feedback. :D Thanks!
The Colour Of Her Eyes
Chapter 3: Rainbow
IT WAS ANOTHER YEAR of the sakura-viewing festival, and Lucy was as excited as ever. The occasion had become her favourite ever since she discovered it despite failing to attend the first time.
"This time, I'll win the bingo! I'm sure of it!" Lucy exclaimed enthusiastically, pumping her fist into the air.
"You say that every year, Lucy," Happy remarked while chewing leisurely on his fish. "And you always lose."
Lucy blushed in embarrassment as an indignant look crossed her face. "I—I'm just being optimistic! Stupid cat!"
"Nope. I'm gonna win the bingo," Natsu said with a determined look in his eyes. "Not Erza, not Levy, not Gray, and especially not you, weirdo."
"I'm not weird!" Lucy protested. "I will win! You'll see, Natsu!"
"Wanna bet?" He smirked at her.
"You're on!"
And they shook hands to seal the deal.
-;-
LUCY HID BEHIND A cherry blossom tree, beads of cold sweat rolling down to her chin.
I lost…! She squeezed herself together even more, desperate not to show herself. If Natsu finds me, I'm dead!
And I was looking forward to enjoying the sakura-viewing peacefully, too!
"Ne, Lucy, what're you doing here?"
Natsu's voice caused her to jolt in place. Immediately, she shrunk away from him.
"F—Fine! You win!" She gave a pout. "Can we just forget the bet now?"
He raised an eyebrow. "What are you talking about? What bet?"
She looked at him incredulously. "You know, the one we made—"
A knowing look flashed in his eyes. "You're really weird, Lucy. I don't remember making something like that with you."
Her eyes widened in realization. Natsu…
"Anyway…" He gestured towards the cherry blossom tree they were standing under. "Look, it's night now."
She followed his gaze, and instantly she saw the bright, beautiful colours overwhelming her vision.
"So nice…" she gushed, a slow, appreciative smile making its way over to her features.
Unbeknownst to her, Natsu again found himself staring into her eyes, and he was pleasantly surprised.
Usually, brown didn't go well when positioned beside bright, sparkly colours.
But when reflected in Lucy's eyes, it looked ethereal.
"Lucy…"
She snapped out of her daze and turned to look at him. "…Yes?"
His expression turned soft. "Nothing…"
He would never tell her that at that exact moment, she looked so much beautiful than the cherry blossom tree she'd always admired.
A/N: Natsu's a bit… OOC… because seven years has passed and maturity has finally gotten a hold of him. Well, the beginnings of it, maybe. But I just wanted to write him like that, so I'm sorry if he seems so out of character. -.-