Natsu laid in bed later that night. Thinking. He sighed and turned over onto his back. He let his mind run.
"Exactly. And it was nothing. I play hockey for fun a little stumble won't do me any harm" he walked away from her. She sighed and kept walking. "And let me remind you it was your fault I hit my head." she looked down.
He felt bad for saying something so harsh. Oh well. She was the one who said she wasn't frail. She didn't have to worry over a little bump on the head. It's not like he was a kid who'd cry. It made him feel a bit better that he apologised for his behavior.
He started to think about her. How did he not know her? I mean, he should've noticed her by now. They were in their second year of high school.
But her art was amazing. He couldn't believe she actually drew like that. Unlike most of his friends who couldn't draw for shit. Him included. Most of them did sports.
He put his arm on his forehead. It felt cool on his skin. He closed his eyes. She confused him some how.
She was a mystery.
He turned back onto his side and covered up in his comforter. He scratched his arm before falling asleep. The picture of her stuck in his mind.
"Morning!" levy chirped to lucy. Lucy groaned at her annoyed. "What's up with you?" she asked her. "Everything." Lucy walked up to her locker and opened her locker. Stuffing everything inside she grabbed her textbooks and papers for her first class. "Oh come on luce it shouldn't be that bad" levy giggled nervously and waved her hand.
"I didn't get to sleep yet" she yawned. "I've been so busy with things. It's not even funny" levy stopped laughing and frowned. Lucy walked away from the locker. Levy trailing behind her. "You need to calm down lu" she put a hand on her arm in concern. Lucy looked down as she walked. "Lu you always do this" lucy scoffed and looked at her. "What?" she asked her. Levy looked at her.
"You always over work your self and get stressed" Lucy just raised an eyebrow and kept walking. "I don't over work my self-"
"Yeah you do! Look at your self. You haven't even gotten a wink of sleep yet. Exams aren't until next week. Even I'm not worrying about it" levy looked up at her friend. The bags under her eyes made her look scary. What was worse was that her hair was a mess. "I'm sorry levy, but living alone isn't as fun as it seems. It isn't all about the solitude or decorating your apartment. It's just bills bills bills and cleaning. And I have to worry about getting into college as well."
"I know and I'm sorry but I really am worried about you lu" Lucy just smiled at her kindly. "It's fine. It's my fault anyway… Anyways I'll see you after class" levy let go and watched lucy walk into her classroom. She waved before sitting down in her seat.
Levy just sighed and turned on her heel before heading to her own class.
"A field trip to the art gallery?" lucy looked at the flyer outside of the class room. She felt her inner self screaming with excitement and joy. The art gallery they have is new. It was built 2 years ago. And she dreamed of going ever since. The only thing stopping her was the fee to get in. She didn't really bother after hearing the price. But they say it's worth it.
"Oh my gosh" levy said in an unenthusiastic voice later at lunch. "That sounds amazing" lucy nodded furiously and squealed. "I can't wait! I'm bringing my camera. I need some pictures to keep as memories" levy sipped on her soda. "I wouldn't mind going either. I enjoy art, I just suck at it" lucy laughed. "Oh come on. You're good at art, just in the form of writing" Levy faked laughed.
"I wouldn't mind going either." gajeel said through a mouth full of food. "I heard they have some cool exhibits there" levy cringed at the sight of the food inside of his mouth. Taking the hint he swallowed. "I knew you would be excited bunny" he grinned. "Well pfft yeah" lucy giggled. "I always wanted to go there."
"Better take a camera" he said.
"Already written it down"
The bell on the door started ringing. Catching their attention. Natsu walked in with his headphones in. He wore the schools hoodie. "Natsu!" levy waved her arms out to catch his attention. He took his headphones out and put them around his neck before heading towards them. "Remember my cousin natsu lucy?" gajeel asked her. "Yeah. I know him." he sat down next to her in the booth.
"Did you get home safe?" he asked her. "Of course." she smiled at him. Levy and gajeel looked at each other. "What the fuck" gajeel said loudly. Lucy looked at him. Levy smacked his arm. She smiled nervously. "So what's up natsu?" levy asked natsu. Natsu shrugged "Nothing. Just tired from this mornings practice. Gajeel invited me over here"
"Did you want anything to drink or eat? I can ask mira or someone to whip up something for you" lucy tried getting up. He put a hand in front of her. "It's alright" he smiled.
"Okay seriously what the fuck is going on" gajeel crossed his arms and raised his eyebrows. "Did you guys fuck or something or what?" he asked with a straight face. Lucy felt her face flush with red and her heart started to race. Natsu just scoffed normally. "I just walked her home yesterday after she was done work." gajeel nodded. "Y-yeah" lucy sighed and put a hand on her head trying to calm down.
"Gajeel no need to act so blunt!" levy scolded him. He shrugged and put his arms behind his head. He leaned back against the seat. "It's just a simple question" lucy laughed nervously and looked at levy. "It's alright gajeel" lucy told him. "Wait how do you know where she works?"
"He stalked me" natsu glared at lucy who was trying not to laugh. "I didn't!" natsu felt his ears go warm. "I seen her here one night so I figured why not" Natsu felt his face going red from embarrassment. Gajeel started laughing his head off. "First I seen dumb ass over here blush" he laughed even harder. "Yeah yeah" natsu sighed and leaned back.
"Wait when is that field trip?" levy asked her. "Uh I think it's in.. about 2 weeks? maybe 3? I dunno I'll probably go check tomorrow or something" lucy sipped on her soda. "Whoa heartfilia you still go on field trips?" natsu and gajeel snickered. She gave an enthusiastic look towards them. "Haha." she said half heatedly. "Yeah, I do. Go ahead and call me a little kid but just don't be a kill joy about it"
"Don't worry lu it'll be fun! You'll love it." levy cheered her. Lucy smiled "Thanks levy". "Wait is it that art gallery trip?" natsu asked. They all nodded in reply. "Eh. I don't know if I wanna go though" lucy just nodded and sipped on her drink again. "Are you going lucy?"
"Yep" he smiled and sat up straight. "Oh yeah I forgot you were an inspiring artist." lucy felt her face go red. "That's my lu!" levy cheered and threw her arms in the air. "Can I see your sketchbook again?" natsu asked. Lucy looked at the three of them. Their stares made her gut turn. She was very personal and private about her drawings.
"Uh I forgot it at home" she lied. "Oh really? Usually you have it." levy looked at her as she sipped on her soda. "Yeah.." lucy smiled.
Lucy couldn't wait for the field trip. It filled her with excitement each time she thought about it. Just thinking about all the art she'll see it got her heart racing.
Lucy sat at her desk scrolling on her laptop. On YouTube searching up for whatever she thought was amusing.
"You always over work your self and get stressed"
Lucy sighed. Levy was right. But still it's not like she can't take a break. She has no family whatsoever either. Plus her rent went up and that doesn't even include her utility bill.
Lucy shook her head from the thoughts. Yawning she checked the time. It was starting to get late now. Shutting off the laptop and getting up she plopped onto her bed. She was wasted. Barely shutting off her lamp she turned over on her side and covered up in her comforter. Closing her eyes she fell asleep almost immediately.
New chapter! lol this was supposed to be up last night, but some issues got in the way and I couldn't finish. But here it is anyway.
I wanted to add the art gallery thing since I just went to one recently. It was really awesome since I love to sketch and whatever and they had this greek mythology exhibit. (I obssess over greek mythology too much).
Wish me luck as well, I joined this modeling thing my town is holding. I dunno about this.
Enjoy.