Lucy

I walked into Magnolia High muttering an inaudible sigh under my breath, "great another new school."

"Lu-chan!" A voice shouts in a high pitch tone, causing me to turn around abruptly to see who it was. I had turned to see one of the blue haired girls from the bus heading towards me.

I think her name started with an "L," although there were too many people to remember from this morning. I coudn't possibly remember everyone's names from the bus.

"L..." I started to say, furrowing my eyebrows in thought.

"Levy." Should told me with a wide grin.

"Hello Levy," I repeated in attempt to remember the short name.

"Do you need help finding your classes Lu-chan?" She asked me rocking on the balls of her feet.

"If you can."

She nodded. "Come on Lu-chan." She grabbed my hand and started pulling me.

"What's your first period?" I struggled to find my schedule in my bag, because Levy was pulling me.

"English 1-A." I said.

She nodded again and started pulling me down a hallway. After stumbling through people for a while, we had finally made it.

"Here you are, English class 1-A." I nodded a thanks.

"No prob, Lu-chan. Natsu is the only one from our group in this class you can sit with him. He'll get you caught up." The blunette said waving to me as she walked away.

Now the next question is, who is Natsu? Like I said, I can't remember everybody's name from the bus. Was he the one sitting next to Erza or the one who sat beside Levy? Maybe he was sitting next to the white haired girl, Lisanna was it? Or maybe he was the boy who comanded me to sit by him.

When I walked in the classroom I saw a boy with spiky pink hair and onyx-green eyes. Okay, so I was sitting on the bus beside Natsu.

There was an empty seat beside Natsu, so I made my way over there. "Hey.. Natsu?" He turned his head to look at me. He just kept staring into my eyes, it started to get a little creepy so I turned away. I quietly sat down and just stared straight at the board.

I tried to take a side glance at Natsu. I could see his face turned towards me, but I couldn't tell where his eyes were. I tried ignoring him.

Class started like a usual day for the rest of the students. Except I had no idea what we were learning. My last school wasn't as farther ahead in English as this class is.

After a bit of a debate inside my head, I finally turned to Natsu for help. "Do you think you can help me?" I asked a little shyly.

He nodded in reply, and began sort of explaining a bit of what they had gone over so far. I quickly caught up since I'm a fast learner.

Everytime I would look at him when he was talking he would sort of stare into my eyes. I'm not sure if that counts as flirting, or what. But it was a little weird.

"So you'll are going to start working on poetry?" I asked.

It seemed like the lessons were sort of foreshadowing poetry.

A few seconds after I asked my question, he spoke too. "Why do your eyes hold pain?"

I was a little startled by his question. "What?" I furred my eyebrows at him. I sat there still in shock.

He just kept looking me in the eye. I turned away from him. Like on queue, the bell rang. Saved by the bell. I quickly grabbed my things and headed out the door.

Perhaps Levy thought I would get Natsu to walk me to my next class, but I was not about to walk with him.

He seems creepy. Seriously, "Why do your eyes hold pain?" How can you even tell if people have pain in their eyes? And if he was implying I tell him something that could have been a painful experience, then that is personal and creepy.

I had managed to safely arrive in my classes so far. I saw a few other people from the bus in some of my classes, but not Natsu yet. I honestly don't want to see him after what happened.

I was walking through the campus trying to find the cafeteria. After sometime, I finally found it. Well you can hear everyone talking loudly from down the hall.

I walked in the room and looked around for Levy or someone I recognized. I saw Erza sitting at a table, so I headed towards her.

She spotted me and smiled. "Hello Lucy."

"Hi. Can I sit here?" I asked as she nodded in response.

I took a seat beside Erza. The table held 5 counting me. To my left was a girl with blue hair, and next to her was a guy with black hair. Of course I recognized them from this morning. To the right of Erza was a guy with black hair that went down his back. He had piercings that really stood out, but it didn't bother me.

"You remember Juvia, Gray, and Gajeel from the group, right?"

I nodded as I began repeating their names in my head, so I can remember them. Juvia, Gray, Gajeel..

"Juvia must warn Lucy-san to stay away from Gray-sama or else she will be a love rival." I was a little confused at what she had said, then I realized she was speaking in 3rd person. And she told me to stay away from Gray.

I slowly nodded. I saw Gray look shocked and tiny bit disgusted. Juvia was squeezing his arm and he was struggling a bit. He may have looked annoyed, but if he really wanted her to let go he would do or say something.

I then turned to look at Gajeel. "Sup." I half smirked at him.

"Lu-chan!" I turned away and saw Levy and Lisanna walking towards us. I waved at them. Once they arrived at our table they sat right between Gray and Gajeel.

"How has your first day been so far Lucy?" Lisanna asked me, and I shrugged. "Did Natsu help you to find your classes?" She asked again, as I shook my head.

"I need to have a talk with Natsu." Erza said standing up from her seat. I just kind of looked to the side.

'Why do your eyes hold pain?'

"Where is Flame Brain anyway?" Gray asked. "I haven't seen him since 1st period."

"Oh." I said. "Why did you call him 'Flame Brain?'" I asked.

I mean I knew he was talking about Natsu, because I kinda heard them call each other nicknames with either a fire or ice reference in it.

"Cause apparently we are like fire and ice, opposites." I slowly nodded. That makes more sense.

"Well, has anyone seen Droopy Eyes?" Gray asked the group. Everyone shook their heads or said no.

"Well we can't do group activities without Salmander." Gajeel grunted.

"What is your group?" I asked them. I know they had mentioned their group a few times, but that's about it.

"Oh I forgot we haven't told you yet Lu-chan. We are all apart of a group called, 'Fairy Tail.' Basically we help people with problems, or give advice. Just making sure everyone is happy." Levy said while opening her bento.

"Some of the upper classmans are apart of Fairy Tail too, they only come to club meetings and such." Lisanna said.

"Oh." So that is probably why Natsu asked me that question back there.

"Well we will find Natsu later, let's eat now." Erza had exclaimed staring at her slice of strawberry cake heaven.

The rest of my classes were pretty much the same. Some of the people from the group helped me catch up, and Natsu was in 2 classes that were after lunch.

He seemed pretty normal this time. He was talking with Gray, or probably arguing. He seemed pretty cool now like when earlier he was catching me up in English, so it doesn't make sense on why he asked about my eyes. Maybe it has to do with their group, Fairy Tail. Making sure people happy.

The last period of the day is a free period for people that are apart of groups. Mainly because some kids can't stay after school to do group activities. That was pretty thoughtful, that someone would think of that. It sure helped some of the members of Fairy Tail, since they ride the bus.

But since I'm not apart of a group, I have to attend class as usual. Last period was health. Great...

I went through class like normal, well until the teacher pulled out pictures to give us examples. Then things got awkward. I mean it's kind of gross looking at what your internal organs look like.

When I class was over, I was practically running through the halls. I so wanted to get away from Health class.

I know that the bus leaves the school at 10 after. I began slowing to a walk, towards the front of the school. Pretty much the worst part of the school day for me, was going home. Besides health of course.

I would explain why, but you'll know soon enough.

My locker was towards the front of the school, so I switched out my books for my backpack and headed out the school doors. I ignored the passing students as I headed towards the bus. I wonder where I will sit this time. I'm pretty sure it's going to be awkward with Natsu.

And sure enough it was. Well more or less. I stepped onto the bus and headed to the back. Some students eyed me as I walked towards them. The few members of Fairy Tail didn't notice me until I stood in front of them.

"Lu-chan!" Levy turned away from her conversation with Gajeel, beaming at me.

"Hi Levy." I smiled at her.

"Go sit by Natsu." Erza told me.

I gulped slowly turning to look at Natsu. He looked me into the eyes for a little bit, until I looked away. As in response, he scooted over towards the window making room for me.

"Thanks." I mumbled sitting down.

"What did you think of Magnolia High?" Gray asked me.

"It's nice." I shrugged. So far there hasn't been much of a difference. It's just like any other school.

"Pffft you'll change your mind." I heard Gajeel say. I looked over at him as he crossed his arms and turned away.

"I almost forgot, Natsu. You didn't help Lucy to her next class, so she had to find her class by herself." Erza said glaring daggers at the pinkette. Natsu started scooted closer to the window trying to block her out.

"Erza, you should know by now that he doesn't have any manners." Gray said. Natsu quickly jerked his head to the boy.

"What did you say, you pevert?" Natsu said leaning over my lap to argue with Gray. I started blushing.

Natsu's chest was in my face.

"How am I pevert, Droopy Eyes!?"

"Because you are, Squinty Eyes!" They debated.

"N-natsu, you're in Lucy's face." Lisanna said. Natsu turned to look at me. He was pretty much right in front of me. I was blushing dark red now.

"Ugh... Sorry Lucy." Natsu went back to his side of the seat. His apology made me blush even darker, he seemed so much different now.

"Love Rival can have Natsu, so she will stay away from my Gray-sama." I heard Juvia say. It took my a little while to realize she was talking to me.

"Wha-what!?" If I could have blushed darker, I would have.

"C'mon guys, leave Lu-chan alone. She can't blush any harder." Levy said giggling. I put my head in my hands, attempting to hide my red face.

"Next person that makes Lucy feel embarrassed, will get punished." Erza said sternly. If anything that would make me blush harder.

"Aww c'mon Erza, she looks cute when she's blushing." Natsu said. I turned to look at him. He was grining like a fool.

"That's it Natsu! You made her feel embarrassed again!" Erza said standing in her seat. Suddenly the bus jerked to a stop, sending Erza against the seat in front of her.

She squeeled in a high pitch.

"Erza!" Lisanna said frantically, rushing over to the red head.

The others stood up too. "Are you okay?"

"I'm fine, don't worry." She said rubbing her head.

"You sure?"

"Okay.." They started sitting down again. I

stood up at that moment. "Well this is my stop." I said.

"Oh, well bye Lucy." Erza said.

"Bye Lucy."

"Bye Lu-chan." I turned towards the front of the bus and started walking.

Ever since I was 7 years old, I really appreciated school. Mainly, because It kept me away from my father. Coming home when he was there, would seriously give me nightmares.

I stepped off the bus slowly walking towards the small home. After my mother passed away, Papa took it so hard. And after a while, the Heartfillia Railroad Company went bankrupt. And after that, is when my dad really lost it. He couldn't bare to look at me, because I look like her.

When I finally got to the door, I heard the bus start again. I was pretty sure some the guys were watching me fumble in my bag looking for my house key. The vehicle was gone by the time I put the key in the lock.

I turned the key, and walked in the house. Hopefully Papa wasn't home yet.

And of course, there he is, sitting on the couch watching me walk in. I looked down at the floor in shame. I should have checked to see if he was home before I walked in.

"What have I told you about showing your face!" He screamed loudly.

"I'm sorry." I closed my eyes, I knew it would be best not to look into his eyes.

I felt something fly by my head. I opened my eyes quickly and turned behind me. A bottle laid on the floor shattered. That's what he must have thrown.

"Go! NOW!" He screamed loudly. I quickly ran to my room and closed the door. I should have covered my face and hidden my hair. I am such an idiot.

I quickly changed from my uniform into sweats and a hoodie. I tied back my hair and put the hoodie over my head. Then I put some sunglasses on.

'I don't want to see your face ever again! You look just like her! HOW DARE YOU MOCK ME!'

I went back into the kitchen/living room area. I would have to prepare dinner.

I walked back in and saw him taking a swing of his beer and watching the tv. I was going to call for him.

'Don't you call me your father, I am no father to someone like you. You don't deserve a father.'

"What would you like for dinner?" I asked in a raspy voice.

'Even you freakin voice sounds like hers. You don't deserve to be able to use such a sound.'

He slowly looked towards me. "I am going out. Make yourself useful while I am gone." He said, a little bit of anger still in his voice. He stood up swaying a bit and went out the front door slamming it behind him.

After I was sure he was gone, I went back to my room and slipped off my sunglasses.

I had grown to hate the fact that I looked like my mother. It always made my father angry. Maybe I would have appreciated the fact that I look like her, if she wasn't dead. But she is.

I sighed and walked over to my closet. I rumbled a bit in there, until I found my guitar that I hide in there when Papa is home.

He should be gone for the rest of the night. Hopefully.

I walked back to my bed and began strumming my guitar, slowly humming a song Mama use to sing to me.

At the same time, I thought over my memories from school today. I began laughing a fake laugh when I remembered the infamous question Natsu had asked me.

So I have pain in my eyes, huh? I guess I do.