Chapter 9

Secrets are kept for reasons. The one who holds the secret has a reason. It's not like we all don't have something to hide. Believe we do but we don't have to tell someone just because they ask us. I don't know about you but a secret is something that is private to a few ear. Secrets are a mystery just like life. We don't ask questions about life's many weird mysteries so why ask a person about theirs. So what's the point of secrets?

I've got one word for you with 8 letters. I've already talked about it before but here we go again. Emotions. They're things we feel and everyone feels them I think, not sure if I'm the only one but whatever. Humans feel and we like naming things so we call these things emotions. Now we control or emotions some people don't have that skill. I mean sometimes you can't control one emotion. There tones of emotions some new to us but we have to learn to accept them. We have to learn to control a emotion the sometimes gets out of had so a word of advice would to stay away from situations that build up that emotion.

Emotions though sometimes we can't control it we still can we just have to keep trying. Fate and Destiny might control our lives but at least they don't control how we feel. Sometimes though we have to accept these emotions that we might not welcome and get on with life because they're there for a reason.

The band was playing great and everyone was loving the music. Sting was having a blast and his eyes were kept on one certain blonde. That blonde not surprisingly was looking back at him while she was singing. Ironically it was a love song….not surprising a curtain pink haired lunatic noticed the whole thing between the two and something in him snapped.

Natsu has had long nights since the day Lisanna came to visit him and he was not the football couch anymore. If he remembered correctly Lisanna ask about his deal with Lucy and he didn't know the answer.

I like her she's my friend, no screw that, she's my best friend. I just don't like this Sting fellow. Walking in and everyone likes him so much. Sure his talented at things so what? He is just a bug that needs to be squashed. I don't want him near MY Lucy. Wait when did she became my Lucy. I don't like her do I? I mean I love being around her and all, her smile lightens up my day. I don't want to see her hurt and I get super protective over her sometimes but that's because I love her. OH MY FUCKING POTATOES I'm in love with Lucy. That explains why I haven't been all lovey dovey when I was dating Lisanna.

The song ended and everyone clapped. The band was truly great. The girls took a bow and high fived each other. Erza was happy and put down her drum sticks to go over to Jellal. Cana however stopped her from going over to her beloved with a question.

"Who was the song for?" Cana asked smiling deviously at Lucy who didn't notice

The girls looked around each other and blushed all except Lucy. Cana had seen the eye contact the two blondes had and she wouldn't let her leave this down without an answer. Everyone in the room looked curiously at the girls.

Mira being the brave one put her guitar down and smiled to everyone. All eyes were on her especially her boyfriend.

"Since it's a love song it's for Laxus" Mira said as she jumped off the stage and made her way to Laxus hugging him

"Rogue" Levy said happily

She was a bit embarrassed to say that out loud so she was frozen in her place. Rogue was embarrassed too but not because Levy said him he thought that was cute but because his best friend kept bugging him about what Levy was going to say.

"Shut you blabber hole" Rogue whispered to Sting

"You idiot" Sting smacked the back of his head "Say you love her"

Rogue didn't know what to do. Sting was a dumbass but so far since the day in the café his proven himself to be smart when it came to love. That surprised Rogue so much. So trusting his best friend and his words of advice he cleared his throat.

"Love you too Levy" Rogue said

Levy looked at him and she did see the love in his eyes. She smiled and ran to embrace him of course putting down her guitar down first. Everyone smiled at the newly formed couple. Being teens their attention span was short so they turned back to the stage where only Erza and Lucy were left.

Erza was already blushing. Jellal wasn't looking at her. He wanted her to say it, it was his way of teasing her. Erza frowned at his action but she had to stop being so afraid to say these things out loud. Erza took in a deep breath and glared at Cana then faced Jellal.

"If I have to say it" Erza said "It's for Jellal since you dumbasses can't figure that out"

Jellal faced her smiling. Typical Erza to put up a tough front and not make it sweet or romantic at all. Erza walked up to him with new found confidence. Jellal welcomed her with a hug and embraced her. When they broke a part still looking into each other's eyes Erza tip toed and kissed him in front of everyone.

Lucy got off the stage and made her way towards the snack table that has been calling her. She smiled at all the happy couples before looking around to a certain pink head. He was here. She didn't know what to say or do, last time they talked she slapped him and yelled at him. Lucy did feel like a bad friend but she felt like he dissevered what was coming to him for being stubborn and a jackass.

"What about you Lucy?" Cana asked

That caught everyone's attention. Lucy looked at Cana and sighed. Natsu looked at Lucy hoping she would answer. Sting's eyes fell on Lucy, if you looked at them you could see a sand grain of hope but that went away fast and all that was left was carefree.

"I'm not dating anyone so I guess it's not for anyone" Lucy said "It's just a song"

"Who were you looking at the whole time though?" Cana questioned

"The wall" Lucy said blushing after realizing who is was she was looking at

Natsu's heart fell and he walked out of the house, the blush was so obvious she liked him. The idiot pink head didn't stay to find out the whole story and went on his way to the park close to Erza's house. Gajeel not wanting to stick around longer went outside to join him.

They walked in silence until they reached the gate of the park. Natsu by now was pretty upset and it was written all over his face. Gajeel got worried and decided to ask him what was up. They entered the park.

"We look totally gay walking together right now" Gajeel joked

Natsu didn't say a thing he had barely noticed Gajeel standing next to him he was hoping it was going to be Lisanna for some odd reason. His heart was a mess right now and for once his brain was thinking.

"What's wrong dude?" Gajeel asked

"Girls" Natsu replied "They screw your head you know"

"That's why I ride single" Gajeel told him smirking "It's Lisanna"

Natsu shock his head. Gajeel though for a bit more it could any of the other girls or the girls that were taken the only girl left would be Lucy.

"Bunny girl?" Gajeel asked

"Yea" Natsu said "I think I love her"

"Well you don't" Gajeel said

"How do you know?" Natsu said as they turned to the kid playground

"You protect her like a sister" Gajeel noted "You love her in a sister kind of way"

Natsu didn't believe him. They kept walking towards the kid play ground when they heard a familiar voice. It sounded like Gray. They walked towards their friends voice and us they got closer the started to see him sitting on a bench with Juvia while Wendy was playing with a white cat. Natsu was about to say hi but Gajeel dragged him behind a bush so the two would see them.

"What was that for?" Natsu asked anger

"It's Gray with Juvia" Gajeel said "When do you see that happening, maybe they're on a date"

"Let's get closer" Natsu interacted

Gajeel sat there looking at his pink haired friend. Natsu was already starting to move towards them and when Gajeel wasn't following he looked back and saw him staring and with a confused and embarrassed look on his face.

"Closer to them" Natsu said

With that Gajeel started to move with Natsu to spy on their dear friend Gray and his "DATE".

With Gray and Juvia.

Gray was helping Juvia babysit her sister. It was a date to him and to her. Gray and Juvia weren't dating but they both liked each other. Juvia was shy when she was around Gray and tried her best to act normal. Gray was just shy about how he felt for the certain bluenette. He knew she liked him but he didn't have the guts he felt the same way.

"Juvia thanks Gray-sama for helping her" Juvia said

"Just helping out a friend" Gray said coolly

Wendy was playing with Carla her cat when a boy walked up to her. They started a conversation together. This went unnoticed by Juvia and Gray.

"So you're leaving next year" Gray said with a hint of sadness in his voice

"Yes Juvia will" Juvia said "Juvia will be going go into swimming"

"You'll be good at that" Gray praised her "You're the fastest swimmer I know"

"Juvia what's to know Gray's plans after school" Juvia told him

"I don't know yet but I come back to you one that" Gray said "Who'll look after Wendy?"

"Juvia has two sisters" Juvia reminded him "Levy-nee will look after her"

They both turn to look at Levy when they see her with the boy that came to her not so ago Juvia stood up worried about her sister talking to a stranger and on top of that he was a boy. Juvia like any other sister was a bit protective over her little sister Wendy seeing as she was the youngest of them all and the most innocent.

"Juvia wants you to get away from her sister" Juvia half said half yelled

"It's fine" Wendy said "His not hurting me"

Gajeel and Natsu

Still spying on the two they were able to hear everything. Gajeel faced Natsu as the watched as Juvia was being protective over her sister. He was hoping that Natsu might see the connection with him and Lucy relationship.

Natsu watched Juvia be a sister and he was starting to understand Gajeel words from before they started spying to them.

At Erza's house

Everyone was still eyeing Lucy. Mira was listening very carefully. Everyone wanted to know what the blondes answer was going to be.

"Then why are you blushing?" Cana went on

"I don't know" Lucy defended trying to stop blushing

"Who is this guy?" Levy asked

"It's no one" Lucy said "There is no guy"

"There is so a guy" Mira said "I can see it in your eyes"

Laxus looked at Mira's eyes and shivered at the sparkles in her eyes mixed with a devilish glint. He knew what she was planning and he didn't want his brother to get involved. Mira was about to speak when Laxus covered her mouth and dragged her away.

Once they were away from everyone else Laxus let go. Mira was surprised by his actions but didn't say a thing.

"Laxus!" Mira said

"Mira, you can't set Lucy up" Laxus said in a serious voice

"Why not?" Mira asked pouting "It worked on Jellal and Erza."

"Because they both liked each other" Laxus commented "Who does Lucy like?"

"Sting" Mira replied

"Don't drag my brother into this" Laxus said in a cold tone

Mira didn't push father with what she was going to say. Laxus was a scary guy when you first meet him but when you get to know him his as sweet as can be. When he is acting cold and serious it's best to listen and follow. Laxus had his reasons for not telling her he had a brother.

Mira sighed and agreed she wouldn't do anything to mingle in Lucy's or Sting's love life. Laxus was happy about that so he took his girlfriend's hand and walked back in to the room.

"It's just a love song not for anyone" Lucy said "It doesn't have to be for anyone"

"Lucy come on" Lisanna said "Just tell us"

"There is nothing to fucking tell" Lucy screamed she was getting pissed now

"Trust me there-" Loke said but was cut off by a phone call

Loke checked the caller ID and his started to race. It kept ringing but he didn't have the courage to press answer so he let it ring till the caller stopped calling. Sting looked at his friends face in wonder. So far Loke's been kinda down about Cana rejecting him but this was just weird. He knew not to ask too many questions about Loke's life so he shrugged it off thinking it was his dad.

"Look" Lucy screamed "I have no fucking crush and if I did I would have told half of you here anyway"

"Yeah" Levy said "Lu-chan would do that"

"Thank you Levy" Lucy said giving her a smile "No can we drop this fucked up subject"

"NO!" Erza said

That was it. Lucy had had enough of this and she was going home. She made her way towards the entrance walking fast. She grabbed hold of Loke and Sting see she was their ride home.

Sting wasn't in the mode to leave, it was really fun here. He was about to object to Lucy dragging him but when her hand touched his, he didn't want to let go. It felt warm. He hide his face to hide the blush but thought he was being stupid about one touch.

She's probably holding Loke's hand too. Sting thought as he looked over to his friend who was being dragged by the t-shirt. That made Sting blush even more.

Everyone in the room was watching as Lucy dragged the boys out of the garage. Cana just smirked, Mira fought the urge to start planning a set up with Lucy and Sting, Erza and Jellal smiled, Laxus nodded, Levy sighed and Rogue just looked at Sting with mixed emotions. Rogue felt betrayed that Sting wasn't going to catch the bus with him back and anger the Lucy had the decency to drag Sting out and he didn't complain about it. Rogue felt like at each passing day he was losing his best friend and that made him kinda sad. Levy noticed this on her boyfriend's face and started caressing his check.

"What's wrong?" Levy asked

"Nothing" Rogue told her putting back his poker face

"You can't fool me" Levy said "I saw your emotions just a few seconds ago. Come on tell me"

"Sting" Rogue whispered "It's like were not best friends anymore. Since we started school at FairyTail he has been all buddy, buddy with Lucy and has no time for me. He didn't even call when he got drank last night so he spent the night at Lucy's house."

"No he didn't" Levy said "We had a sleepover at Lucy's house yesterday. Sting wasn't there"

At this information the two best friends of the said people turned to face the door where Lucy and Sting had just left. They didn't understand what was going on.

Lucy, Sting and Loke

"Gosh" Lucy said "Friends can be annoying"

"Calm down" Sting said drawing circles around her back like his mother used to do to him when he was frustrated

"That's kinda helping" Lucy said sighing "Who knew you could comfort a girl"

"Every girl I know" Sting said "Sting Eucliffe can do anything that's how great I am"

Lucy just smiled at him and he smiled back. Loke watched the whole thing and smiled too but the blondes in the car didn't notice. Loke then turned back to his phone and kept looking at the number that called. He could really use his friend's advice right about now.

"Sting" Loke said

"Yeah" Sting replied facing him

"If a girl calls you but you don't answer" Loke explained "She hasn't called you back yet. Is it safe to call her back or wait for her to call you?"

Sting ranked his brain for answers. He wasn't good at this love thing and he was surprised a little by Loke's question he was like the Love Doctor. He didn't know what to say to him.

"Wait for her to call" Sting suggested

"Call her" Lucy said

"Wait for her to call" Sting said "It shows that she wants to date you"

"Calling her shows that you want to date her" Lucy told Loke

"So I call her" Loke said

"Yes" Lucy said "When she called you it didn't show she was needy it showed that she loved you and she doesn't want to play games"

"But first are you serious about this girl?" Sting asked

"Yeah" Loke whispered shyly "First girl that's pure beauty and pure hearted. She's so sweet but I thought she would never go for a guy like me"

Sting smiled at this. He could hear what Loke was saying unlike Lucy who was trying to but couldn't. Sting was happy that Loke had found a girl that was worth him and she kept him on his toes.

"Call her" Sting said "See what happens"

Loke nodded and they stopped at Sting's house. Loke jumped out of the car and ran to the guest bedroom. Lucy got out and so did Sting and made their way to the kitchen.

"It's been a wild end of my day" Lucy said drinking water

"School's tomorrow" Sting said "Better start on my homework"

"Finished mine" Lucy told him "Friday"

"So you're the smartass I can go to when I need help with my homework" Sting told her smiling a nice smile

"I guess" Lucy said

"I thought I was the smartass you came to for homework" Rogue said from the door anger in his eyes

Sting had to find a way to remember never to tell his friends the door is always open and where the spare key is hidden. He saw Rogue was upset even though he was anger yet he saw understanding in his eyes as well. It's how well they know each other that Sting could see right through the loveable raven haired dude.

"Just in case I start to be annoying and you want a break" Sting told him "You said that last week remember"

"You're right" Rogue said entering the kitchen and sitting down.

They three of them talked mostly about how Sting was an idiot but Sting didn't mind.

I don't know why but being around this blonde who I barely know seems right. Sting thought

This idiot of a blonde is pretty fun to be around. I really hope he asks me for help in homework one day. I like spending time with him. Lucy thought

Guest room with Loke

Loke heard the voices and the laughing that was going on in the kitchen but ignored it. He grabbed his phone and dialled the number.

"Hello" came a sweet shy voice "Loke is that you?"

"Yeah" Loke said "Why did you call earlier?"

"I went to the mansion to deliver flowers and when I ask for you they said you were gone"

"So?"

"You're my friend and you didn't tell me that you left. Why did you leave?"

"I could say to find love but I would be lying. I left to get over you."

There was silence on the other side. Loke sighed, no matter how much he tried this one girl had mange to change him and he couldn't forget her just like that.

"Look. I liked you form the day we meet. We started off as strangers but I kept coming back and we soon became friends. I loved that friendship but each time I tried to bring up being more than just friends you shock it off so I gave up. I want to move on I know you only see me as a friend so I couldn't change that"

"Baka! I love you. You gave me the courage to stand up for myself and to stop being shy. Where are you?"

"Magnolia. Why?"

He never got an answer because she hanged up. Loke sighed but he went outside to join the others. He didn't know what to feel right then. He wasn't sure if it was happiness or regret.

Emotions are funny yet serious. We feel them and sometimes can't describe them. We know they're there yet sometimes we don't. Emotions are a confusing, sometimes you don't know how you should react to a situation but you feel. Some people are lucky more than others and are able to kept emotions inside when they want to but others, not so much. Emotions, one word and eight letters yet it has so many friends that make it a word. Why do we feel emotions?