CHAPTER 7: BAD LUCK LUCY


Gray's POV:

I tood there with my jaws literally dropping to ground level. Seriously, where did she get all those comebacks from anyway? Oh right, she reads a lot. Clearly my pick up lines approach today didn't work too well and I wasn't expecting that sort of response from her either. Running a hang through my hair, I heaved a loud sigh.

This was harder than I thought.

"You've gotta work harder than that if you wanna make her head over heals for you," Loke said, as he swung an arm over my shoulder. Where did he come from?

"I know, it's only been a day anyway, Loke," I sighed, brushing his arm off me.

"Just came here to check on you, pal. But I have to say, it was pretty amusing seeing you fail like that," he said though holding back a laugh.

"Very funny. Funny as always, Loke. Now if you'll excuse me, I have some girl to take care of," I said sarcastically.

"She's not just some girl, Gray. I hope you haven't forgotten that day when you break her heart," he muttered.

"I remember alright, Then, I just have to make her liker me again," I said as a matter of factly.

Lucy's POV:

I snapped back at him for the last time before walking off elsewhere, leaving him speechless as my cold and blunt response. And his face? It was just priceless! The guy was just at lost for words as his face dropped. That's right, Lucy! Show him that you're hard to get and he'll stop pestering you with pick up lines like Loke! Lucy 1- Gray 0

Giving his this treatment will change him... right? I thought.

Walking away, I managed to find Levy who was occupied talking to her team Shadow Gear. Yes, I needed to talk to her and fast.

"Sorry boys but I've gotta borrow Levy for a moment. I needa talk to her about... something urgent," I quickly told them, grabbing Levy by the arm and pulling her away before any of them could reply.

"Hey! Lucy! What's the matter with you? I was talking to Jet and Droy. Jeez," she chided.

"Gomen-nee, Levy-chan but I've got something to tell you," I said, gaining her level of curiosity.

"Spill," she told me while adjusting her pair of glasses, megane style.

So basically I told Levy what had happened ti Lisanna and her reply to that was, "If you'd ask me, I think she partly deserved it because she very well knew Gray's reputation of breaking girls' hearts."

"I know... but I fell sorry for her and plus, I've got to put a stop to this..." I muttered.

"Trust me, Lu-chan. Telling Gray to stop being a player is as if telling him to stop his striping habit!" she joked, clutching her stomach as she held back a laugh.

"Levy-chan! But I really do mean it, it's worth a shot right?" I asked while giving her a playful nudge on her shoulder.

"Well, I guess so since he was hitting on you, wasn't he? Then it's the perfect opportunity I'd say," she winked at me.

"You saw that just now?" raising an eyebrow at her.

"Yes and I must say, you're pretty good at leaving him speechless, Lu-chan!" Levy was almost squealing with excitement was she took hold of my hands.

"I mean no other girl has ever given him such a hard time and furthermore, leaving him hanging like that," she continued, nodding in approval.

"Sheshh, Levy. Wish me luck okay?"

"You're always lucky, Lu-chan!" she beamed as she got up from her seat.

"But be cautious though, I don't want history to repeat itself again the second time. I don't want you to get hurt by him, Lu-chan," she quickly added in,

"I know... and thank you," I smiled slightly, pulling her for a friendly hug. She's definitely a friend to treasure I'd say. Levy is like my feelings and problem bank, we're constantly there for each other when either of us needed a listening ear and I'm so blessed to have her as my best friend.

"Ah wait Levy-chan, wanna grab some lunch? Mira said it's her treat today," I asked

However she shook her head,"Sorry, but I've got to head back soon, another time may be?"

"Ah, uhm, it's alright. I'll talk to you later," I waved at her as she made her way back to Jet and Droy.

"I must say, you're quite snappy today, beautiful. It's bad for your health," Gray plainly stated.

"For the last time Gray, I'm Not. Going. On. A. Job. With. You." I stressed on each words then sighed, placing the spoon down as I finished up my food.

So I still have no idea why he's been clinging on to me the moment I stepped into the guild but it's getting on my nerve. Don't test me, Gray Fullbuster.

"Ah, but this is the only job that's available right now, all of the requests are already taken," he reasoned smoothly, faking sadness at the same time.

SAY WHAT?

"What do you mean all requests are taken?!" I raised my voice a little too loudly, gaining a few glances at my direction.

"Oh, Lucy-san, I'm afraid there's a delay in delivering requests, it'll only be here in two weeks time," Mira said apologetically over the counter. "There's a storm in the neighboring towns, hence the delay. And all the requests we have today are all taken, Lucy," she added.

You've got to be kidding right? In two weeks time?! In two weeks time if I don't pay up to the landlady, I'll officially get kicked out of my house for good! This is bad, real bad Lucy. I panicked for a moment. Okay, Lucy, there's gotta be a way... there's gotta...

"Why don't you go with Gray, Lucy? I'm sure he doesn't mind," Mira suggested with a smile.

"Uhmm... I'm not quite su-"

Gray interrupted me before I could finish," That's right, I don't mind at all. Plus, you can have 100% of the reward. I'm all good." without even looking at his face, I knew he had a satisfied smirk on his face. Oh how I'd wish I had duct tapes...

"I don't think it's a good idea, I mean it's troublesome..." I made a quick excuse.

"But your rent is due next week, right?" Mira asked, corner filled her voice as she leaned against the counter.

"I-I'll think of something else, don't worry about it, Mira," I rushed my words out too quickly.

"I insist you go with Gray, Lucy. I don't want you to get kicked out," she urged me, picking up a plate and began drying it with a white towel.

"You'll go with me right, Luce?" Gray turned to ask me, almost chirping as he looked at me with hopeful eyes.

You've got to be kidding me again? For starters, I do not and I repeat, I do not like being on the spot while making decisions and two, just why on Earth does Gray want me to go on a job with him that badly anyway? I starting to raise some suspicion about this... And plus, what am I suppose to say? I can't deny him since Mira has been kindly asking me to go with him. What am I to do at times like these and not to mention I desperately need the Jewels too. Talk about the most unlucky person in the guild! It's so ironic because I was named after the trading guild 'LOVE&LUCKY'.

Heaving a sigh through my nose, I said,"Alright, I'll go with you but just this once. Don't make me regret it."

Just what have I gotten myself into? I felt like as if I've fallen into the traps of a snake, snake here being Gray and I'm like the helpless little bunny.

Still, I agreed. Lucy you idiot!

Lucy-1 Gray 1

"Great, I'll pick you up in an hour," he smirked, winking at me as he left his seat.

When he was out of sight, Mira started," I think Gray's into you, Lucy-san," she said teasingly.

"I think not, he's up to something," I mumbled under my breath, resting my elbow on the counter, sighing.

"You should give him a chance."

"A chance to break my heart you mean..." I trailed off, rolling my eyes in response.

"Oh, Lucy. Who knows, I mean anything could happen," she gave a playful smile. I simply shrugged at her teasing, leaning back on the chair, sighing yet again.

Mira and I made small talks for the next few minutes before I had to go back and pack my stuffs for the job.

"I'll see you soon, Lucy-san," she waved as I exited the guild.

Well, I might as well give him a chance... right? I thought to myself, Mira's sentence was still lingering in mind.

Honestly, packing didn't take me that long since the job will only take about two days. Though, I didn't exactly look into details but it had something to do with the opening of a carnival?

I wasn't quite sure what we're supposed to do but it sounds pretty exciting already. On second thought, not really as Gray would be with me the whole time... and knowing him, he would most probably pull some flirty antics while we're there.

My thoughts were rudely interrupted by knockings on my door. Speak of the devil himself, I grumbled, carrying my pastel pink backpack along with me down the stairs.

I opened the door to see Gray on his bike.

Bike? I thought we're taking the train or was I wrong?

"Hey, beautiful. You ready to go?" he asked, removing his helmet, revealing his messed up raven hair.

"I thought we're going to the station?" me eyes narrowed at him.

"We were supposed to until train services got canceled," stressing on the word. He had a rather amused look on his face.

"An why is that?" I asked, obliviously not trusting him at all.

"Storm? Remember? Now hurry up and hop on or we'll be late," he sighed, his hands running through that spiky hair of his as I started.

"Now, now, I know I'm attractive and all but you're staring too much," he snapped me out of my trance, smirking.

"Hmph, for a guy, you give yourself too much credit," I scoffed.

As I hesitantly got onto his bike, he handed me his helmet,"What about you? Don't you need it?"

"No, not when you need it more, Princess," his lips curved up into a smile.

"You know, I've lost count on the names you've given me today," I told him.

"Hnn? Perhaps I'll just stick to Princess then," he said while starting the engine.

Huh. Now this is a new side to Gray Fullbuster that I haven't witness before. I shrugged before putting on the helmet as we took off in silence.

Something tells me this was going to be a long day.

Lucy 1- Gray 2

To be continued~


Author's Note!

Poor Lu-chan, she's got some serious bad luck right there so what did you guys think of that? Was it good? Bad? Let me know how you feel about this chapter at the review box below! Thank you so much for your lovely reviews/favs/follows so far, I love reading everyone of those reviews. Though I must admit that the first few chapters were super draggy so i was thinking of rewriting it after I finish with this fic? Aye!