Chapter 4: Truth (kind of)

Flashback

His face distanced a bit. He spoke in my ear faintly but I caught it. His voice seemed strained and full of pain. My face showed surprise and shock.

"Why did you agree to this marriage?"

He cared for me after all….

I gulped nervously. Do I tell him? What if I was wrong all along? I don't know. What should I do?

"M-m-my b-boutique. I want to become a fashion designer! So….."

Shit my voice! Why am I stammering? Calm down Lucy! It's going to be okay! I tried my best to act but I can see from his face that he didn't buy it. His face scrunched to show …..Pain? He moved his palm on his forehead and said,

"Don't lie Luce. It hurts like hell here." He pointed to his heart.

'It hurts me too' I wanted to tell him. But of course I can't. I sighed, inwardly giving up.

I closed my eyes and calmed down. If I was going to tell him the truth, then I better be prepared for every consequence. I opened my eyes slowly and looked at his face. His eyes were filled with anticipation and care.

"I know what you and your father are up to. I heard you talking after I left."

Silence engulfed the night. He was thinking something.

"I figured that much. What I want to ask you is why? Why agree to this even after you know the truth? Both you and I know this will ruin your life. Then, Why?"

It was a kind of shock to me but he was a man with brains after all. I looked straight into his eyes and said,

"Because, I believe in you! I know that no matter where we are, you will always be watching over me. I know you will protect me when the time comes!"

His face turned from concern to shock. He was taken aback by my answer. There was no doubt in his eyes anymore. I could see it.

"How can you be so sure about me when I am not?" he asked slowly.

"I can see it in your eyes Natsu. Your mouth can lie but your eyes cannot. I believe in you." I said with a sad smile.

A smile crept up his face. He grinned from ear to ear. If I didn't really hate this bastard, I would have kissed him right away. Wait kiss? Him? No way! I'd rather die. Right?

It was getting a bit awkward so I grabbed his hand and stood up. At least I tried to. But before I could actually properly stand up, all of a sudden, he stood up and engulfed me in a bear hug.

I could feel my cheeks warm up. I just stood there frozen by his sudden movement while he was giving a hug for who knows how long. As much as I thought I would be irritated by this sudden movement but it felt so warm and…like family. I felt safe. I hadn't felt this feeling I a long time.

Once again he faintly whispered into my ear without breaking the hug,

"I like you, Lucy Heartfilia."

I gasped. He now broke the hug and bent on one knee. A small smile spread on my face. He pulled out a ring and said,

"Marry me!"

"We're already engaged you idiot!" I said looking aside, an inevitable blush covering my cheeks.

"Yeah but you haven't got your ring yet" he said in a teasing tone. I blushed harder.

"This marriage is a contract to ruin my life forever. You know that." I said looking down.

"I will protect you my entire life even if it kills me. Will you let me?"

I looked at him. His earnesty overwhelmed me. What is this I feel? I can't stand looking in his eyes. These eyes hold so much truth. Am I worth it?

Is this what love feels like?

Sorry for the shitty small chapter guys. I'm working on making it better. I know it's kind of rushed but I really wanted this. Leave me a review, will ya? Anyway the next chapter is most probably the wedding. But with a little twist. You'll have to wait for it.

So, people I'm back! Sorry for the late update but I was out on a trip to Goa from school! Love the beaches there! I had so much fun! But now I am back to work! I swear, the studies are killing me. Why is 10th standard so hard?

Anyway I was dying to update this chapter but honestly I wasn't allowed to open my computer. But I managed to get hold of the computer!

Please review because if you do so I might as well update sooner against my scary timetable! Oh and tell me if I have made some mistakes. I might as well try my best to improve this story.