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So here's Chapter 6. Enjoy :)

~At Lucys House~~Lucys POV~

After I made it home I sat my bento box in my refrigerator and I sat down at my desk. After pulling out a blank sheet of paper I dipped my pen in ink and tried to work on my novel. However, thanks to Lisanna I had to much going on in my mind to concentrate.

I thought Lisanna was my friend I thought thinking back afternoon If she knew Natsu had planned this day for me why did she lie and say she didn't know I was gonna be there? When Mira told her the day before about it. Does she not want me to be alone with Natsu?

Thankfully I would be able to get some kind of answers to my many questions tomorrow when I go on that job with Levy. Levy can give me some kind of answers. After a couple of minutes lost in thought a sudden knock at my door brought me back. As I approached the door I twisted the knob and slowly opened it only to see Natsu and Happy standing there.

"N-Natsu?" I spoke I was a bit confused as to why he was here since I left him with Lisanna not to long ago. "What are you doing here?" And since when do you knock when you come over?

"What are you talking about?" Natsu replied giving me his signature grin "We came to see you of course."

"But what about Lisanna?" I asked. I figured she would have tried to come over here with him.

"We left her at the guild hall." Happy chimed. "Yeah after we finished eating we went to the guild to hang out with you but Mira said you had already left." Natsu explained. "I thought you said you were going to the guild to talk to Levy?"

"I did go" I replied. "We talked for a bit then I decided to come home."

"So..." Natsu spoke as he decided to make himself comfortable on my couch "What did you talk about?" He asked curiously.

"Nothing important" I answered simply. I wanted to tell him but I couldn't. If I told him he would freak out and tell me I shouldn't go. He hated when I took that job with Levy and her team the first time and the fact that I am doing it again would only upset him. As much as I hated hurting him. Not telling him was the only thing I could come up with.

"Ok" He simply responded. He gave me a look like he could tell I was keeping something from him. "So what do you want to do now?"

Turning away from him I replied"Actually Natsu I think I'm gonna take a bath then turn in early."

"Huh?" He asked confused "Come on you can't be serious. The suns just going down you can't be tired already."

"It's been a long day and I'm exhausted" Part of what I said was true. The other part however...I guess you could call it a fib of sorts.

"We'll crash here too" Natsu said as he stretched. He had just got off my couch and was walking over to my bed.

"No!" I said which caused him to stop right in front of my bed.

"No what? You don't want us sleeping here?" He asked.

Even though I was facing away from him I could hear his voice turn sad.

"I'm just really tired Natsu" I tried to keep my voice composed "I'd like to be alone tonight. We can hang out some other time."

Knowing there was no way around it Natsu decided to do as I asked and left. But before we was completely gone he spoke "Hey Lucy!"

"Yeah?" I responded as I gathered my towel for my bath.

"You're not mad about what happened earlier today are you?" His voice now sounding concerned. He had probably been worried about that since I left.

Looking back at him I gave him a reassuring smile as I responded "I'm not mad. I promise."

"Good!" He said a bit relieved "See you later" he said as he left my house through the window. Of course using the door was a one time thing. He probably didn't want to barge in because he thought I was mad

After shutting the window I headed towards the bathroom and closed the door behind me.

~The Next day~

I woke up two hours before I had to meet Levy and the guys at the train station. I spent the first few minutes just laying in bed. I figured leaving a note on my desk like I did when I went back home would be the best solution. I knew someone if not all of them would try to come over later. Time seemed to fly by one I got up out of bed. By the time I got changed and had a small suit case packed it was time for me to go. I placed the note on my desk and headed for the door. However as I opened the door I was completely shocked at who was walking towards my house. Before the thought of turning around even came to my mind he had seen me.

Crap! I cussed mentally kicking myself I knew I shouldn't have waited till last minute to leave. What's he doing here so early? Letting out a sigh I knew he would ask about the luggage as soon as he saw it. As I put on a fake smile I walked up to him. "Hey Gray! What are you doing here?"

"I was going to ask you yesterday when you were at the guild but you came and left so quickly that I figured that I'd come early and see if you wanted to hang out?" He replied as his eyes suddenly drifted down. "But it looks like you're already going somewhere."

"Yeah I'm..." I paused for a second I knew I would regret saying this later. "Meeting Levy and the rest of team Shadow Gear at the train station. I'm taking a job with them and I won't be back till tomorrow night."

"What?" He said shocked at what I just told him "Why are you taking a job with them? If you need money you know we are here and will take a job whenever you need us to. You don't have to sneak off with Levys team."

"Gray I'm not taking this job because I need money." I explained as I placed my hand lightly on his arm. /I knew I would get this kind of reaction. I'm just glad it was Gray and not Natsu./"I'm going because I need to talk to Levy."

"What do you need to talk to her about that you can't talk to me about?" he asked "Lucy I'm always here if you need to talk."

I knew he really didn't want me to go, but this is something that I wasn't ready to talk to him about.

"I know Gray and I'm really sorry but If I don't go now I'll miss the train" I said apologetically "We can talk more when I get back. Okay?"

"Alright" he said sounding a bit defeated "We'll take when you get back."

Waving good bye I departed from Gray and made my way to Magnolia station. /I just hope Natsu isn't to mad when he finds out/

~End Lucys POV~~At the guild Hall~~Normal POV~

Everyone was at the guild hall having a good time. Mira was serving drinks at the bar, Cana was drinking twice her body weight in alcohol, Natsu was sitting at a table with Erza and Lisanna, Happy was talking to Charle and Wendy and everyone else was chatting with other guild members when all of a sudden...

"Natsu!" an angry Gray stormed in the guild hall. After making his way over to the table where the fire mage sat he continued "What did you do to her?"

"What are you talking about?" Natsu asked his tone now serious and on the verge of anger "What did I do to who?"

"Lucy" Gray replied "What did you do to her that caused her to leave?"

"What are you talking about?" Natsu asked confused "Lucy didn't leave she's probably just at home still asleep."

"She left on a job with Levy" Gray pointed out. "She told me she needed to talk to her about something."

"What" Natsu asked. At this point Natsus eyes were wide open and he was lost in thought for a few minutes. Why would she leave? She said last night that she wasn't mad about what happened with Lisanna. Was she lying?

Suddenly a hand now placed on his shoulder shook him out of thought. Looking up he saw Erza standing between the two. "That's enough you two" she commanded "Let's go some where else and talk about this" The scarlet haired female spoke glancing over at Natsu then Gray. When Gray stormed into the guild hall everyone in the guild fell silent. They just stared at the two in curiosity as to why they were arguing and why they were bringing Lucy into it.

After leaving the guild the walk was unusually silent. Natsu was lost in his own thoughts as to why Lucy would leave again without telling him. Erza walked between the two so they couldn't pick a fight before they got to Lucys house and Gray... well Gray was angry at Natsu for doing something to the blonde that she felt the need to leave again without them. What could that idiot have done this time? the dark haired mage pondered to himself. We were having a good time when we took that job and then she spends that day with that bastard and she leaves againHe could remember her facial expression perfectly. He could tell she was forcing the smile she had from the moment she greeted him to the moment she left. Knowing she felt the need to hide her feelings some what made his heart feel like it was in a knot.

After reaching Lucys house the three entered and made themselves comfortable that lasted about a minute before the yelling began again.

"So flame breath" Gray spoke. "What happened yesterday that made Lucy upset?"

"I don't know" the fire mage replied "We went fishing yesterday and I took her to the old shelter Lisanna and I built when we were kids. We were having a good time and then Lisanna showed up." Out of curiosity Erza asked "You invited Lisanna to tag along?"

"Well no. She kind of invited herself" Natsu explained "Apparently she ran into Happy yesterday when he went to get the bento box for Lucy and Happy told her that I was there. When Lisanna showed up she started talking about the past and Lucy decided to leave."

"You idiot!" Gray shouted "Why didn't you stop her?"

"I did you ice bastard" Natsu argued back "But she said it was ok because she had to go to the guild and talk to Levy"

"Natsu you can be an idiot sometimes" Gray said plainly "After that whole ordeal before didn't you think that by Lisanna showing up that might upset Lucy again? She likes one of us. Did you forget that? Frankly I don't know who it is but don't you think that if for some reason its you that by having Lisanna around you all the time is going to give Lucy a reason not to tell you?"

"I ..." Before Natsu could say anything Erza interrupted him. "Guys I found a note" the scarlet haired woman said as she picked up the piece of paper "Apparently Lucy left it for us. She also left this separate letter for Natsu." Grabbing the letter from Erza Natsu looked down to see his name written on the front and when he flipped it over it said "read in private" After putting the letter in his pocket Erza read the note the blonde left out loud.

Hey Guys,

I'm sorry to have suddenly rushed off on another mission with Levy without telling you. I didn't plan on it but it just kind of happened. I wanted to tell you but I knew if I did you would try and talk me out of it. I promise everyone this isn't like last time. I just need to talk to Levy about something. I will see you all when I get back. Please don't be mad at me.

"So what should we do?" the dark haired mage asked.

"There's nothing we can do." Erza replied "All we can do it wait till she gets back. But since we're here..." she paused for a minute as she requipped into a towel "I'm gonna take a relaxing bath." Before she entered the bathroom she glanced back at the two. Looking at one of the male wizards she thought to herself He really does like her. I just hope he realizes it soon

~Later that night~

After Erza left and Gray passed out on the couch Natsu had trouble sleeping. He tossed and turned many times only to fail in getting comfortable which for him was unusual because he could always pass out in Lucys bed. Suddenly he remembered the letter that he had tucked away in his pocket. Maybe reading the letter she wrote me will put my mind at easeAfter pulling the letter out he broke the seal and started reading

Dear Natsu,

I am writing this letter to you specifically because I feel bad. You planned this wonderful day just for me and I am thankful for that I really enjoyed today. I know you are probably upset that I left but I promise you. It's not because I'm mad. I know you are probably thinking that's the reason but it's not. I understand Lisanna has known you since you were kids and our friendship can never compare to the friendship you two share. I just have a lot on my mind and I feel like I can sort through everything by talking to Levy. There is one thing I would like to tell you in this letter that I can't tell you to your face. I am jealous of Lisanna a little bit because she has that close of a bond with you.

After closing the letter Natsu somehow felt a little more relaxed. Closing his eyes he rolled over onto his side getting ready to go to sleep. Lucy the fire mage thought still smelling the scent of the blonde on the bed I promise the bond we share means more to me then you realizeWith that thought the pink haired mage went to sleep.

~That afternoon the next day~~With Lucy and Levy~

After finished their job they still had sometime before they were supposed to be back. Lucy hadn't had much time to talk to Levy while they were gone. So Lucy recommended the spa in Hosenka as a way to relax and since there was a wall to separate the guys and the girls she could talk to Levy without Jet and Droy being around. After changing Lucy and Levy stepped into the hot springs.

"So have you told him yet?" the blue haired script mage asked. Lucy had already started telling Levy what was bothering her while they were changing. "No!" the blonde spoke sounding a bit defeated "I want to but..."

"But what?" Levy asked interrupting Lucy before she could make up some excuse. "She's always around him" Lucy admitted. "Lucy" Levy spoke as she moved closer to the blonde "You like him right?" only receiving a nod from her friend Levy continued speaking "Then who cares if she's around him. If you like him you need to tell him." Felling the need to argue about it the blonde spoke "But..."

"Nope. No buts" Levy said shaking her head "I'm giving you till Monday to tell him. If you don't I will."

"T-That's not fair" Lucy argued "It's already Thursday. That only gives me 4 days to tell him. I-I don't think I can. What if he doesn't feel the same?"

"Trust me Lucy I'm doing this because I care about you" the blue haired wizard said in a comforting tone "I just want you to be happy. If he doesn't feel the same then it's his loss and he's an idiot."

Knowing there was no way of arguing with Levy Lucy caved and agreed to tell him by Monday. It wasn't going to be easy. If he doesn't feel the same then would that make things weird? Should it make things weird? They were friends before these feelings surfaced and it's just a crush. It's not like I love him...or do I? Never being in love before she didn't know the feeling of being in love with someone.

"But Levy if I can tell him by Monday" Lucy said in a scheming tone "Then you have to tell him how you feel." Hearing that the blue haired girls eyes shot open in surprise. "W-Wait a minute I don't know about..."

"Fair is fair Levy. Besides" Lucy said cutting her friend off. Her tone changing from teasing to caring "Don't you think it's about time you told him how you felt? If he makes you happy then I say go for it."

Levy had wanted to tell him for the longest time how she felt. But what mainly stopped her was how different they were. But all differences is what made her love him even more. She couldn't help but feel the way she did. The iron dragon slayer had his flaws of course but she didn't care. But main question was Does he feel the same?

"Alright Lucy it's a deal" Levy held out her hand for the blonde to shake. "If you can tell him how you fell by Monday then I will tell Gajeel." Putting her hand in Levys the two shook hands in agreement. After a half hour Lucy, Levy, Jet and Droy left the hot springs and headed back for the guild.

So there's a hint (kind of) as to who it is. But don't get to excited readers there is more a head for NatsuxLucyxGray. Lisanna is planning something. But what?

Time is running out. Will Lucy have the courage to tell him in four days? I guess you will have to keep reading to find out

The next chappy will be up a.s.a.p. I hope you enjoyed the chapter