This is a BOYS-LOVE STORY and also contains BOY CROSS-DRESSING AS GIRL! So, please for everyone who don't like this kind of story, don't bother to read and review if it's only for bashing me. Thank you very much for understanding, people! I love you all!
/ CHAPTER 15 – Party /
It was an awkward, silent staring contest between the two, until Natsu finally broke it.
"L-Lucy..."
"Kh-KYA-Hmph!"
The pinkette abruptly pulled his blonde friend inside the fitting room and covered her mouth immediately. "I'm sorry but please don't scream!"
Lucy kept struggling, she was too shocked by what she saw and the sudden ambush, so Natsu couldn't help holding her tighter to minimize the struggling.
"I-I'll explain everything, promise! Just calm down. Please, Lucy... Please..."
Finally calming down and hearing the plead, and realizing the fact she's leaning on to Natsu's gorgeous well-toned, flat chest, Lucy blushed and stopped to give him a small nod of approval.
/ WELCOME TO FAIRY TAIL CAFÉ /
Fairy Tail © Hiro Mashima
Info(s): AU human world, no magic
Pairing(s): Gray x Natsu, (oneside)Sting x Natsu
Warning(s): !BOYS LOVE!, cross-dressing, cursing, OOC, bad writing and English
I don't make any profit from this story. It's purely just for fun.
"So, any luck with the dresses?" Levy and the other two girls approached the pinkette after he and Lucy returned from the fitting room. "The last one Lucy chose is nice."
"Yeah, it's, uh... nice." Natsu gulped as he could feel dark aura emitting from the blonde behind him. "B-but I wanna check another store near my place. I think they have this similar type with cheaper price."
"Sure. The party is still six days ahead so you still have some time to search. Unfortunately none of us has dress in your size, or else, you can just borrow from us instead of buying a new one." Lisanna sighed.
"Eh, it's okay. I can manage. Thanks for all your help." Natsu said.
The sky was getting darker and the 'dress' mission was over. So the girls decided to call it a day. They soon separated in front of the department store after saying good-bye to one another. And that left Natsu alone with just Lucy.
"Where do you think you're going, Mister?" Lucy grabbed the pinkette's arm when he started walking away.
"Uh... H-home?" Natsu sweated.
"Remember your promise a few minutes ago?"
"O-of course! I promise I'll tell you everyth–
"Good! So let's talk, shall we?" Lucy smiled wickedly.
"... Now? But it's already late–
"You're a guy, what's wrong with a little late? My place is near, we can talk privately there. Let's go!" And Lucy pulled the pinkette along with her.
Dear, Mavis. A little help here?
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Lucy's apartment room was... not small, not big, just right. It's cozy enough with a double bed at the center of the room, small desk on the corner with white wardrobe next to it, and there's also private bathroom inside. There were also some pictures as simple decorations. Natsu guessed it's her family photos, hanging on the wall.
And so, the interogation began. Natsu started telling her everything from the very beginning. Well, not literally everything, he left the 'Gray-knew-and-we're-in-relationship' out of the story because he didn't feel it necessary. No, actually because he was afraid to add more 'fuel' to the 'fire'. It's better to safe it for another time.
"So... You willingly work as a maid, a female." Lucy said after hearing the whole story.
"Yes." Natsu nodded.
"Your family knows and they let you."
"Yes."
"But the truth is, you're a guy."
"Yes"
"Since when?"
"Since... I was born?"
"Wait, stupid question, sorry." Lucy face-palmed. "Your pink hair, it's genuine?"
"Yes. Got this from my mom. And I wouldn't go that far by dyeing my hari pink, believe me. Even the idea to disguise myself as a woman never crossed my mind until I came to Fairy Tail." The pinkette sighed.
"I see..." Lucy responded shortly.
"... I'm sorry..."
"For what?"
"For... well... everything?" Natsu actually didn't even know what he's apologizing for. He just felt the need to.
"Pfft... Ahahaha!" Lucy laughed. "Don't feel so guilty! It's not like you committed serious crime like murder or something. And I'm not mad. I was just... shocked! Suddenly one of my best friends isn't who I thought she- oops, he is."
"B-best friend?" Did Natsu hear it wrong?
"Duh. After all we've been through? We worked together for months, we laughed together, you fought the molesters away for us, covered my shifts when I got exams, etc." Lucy then tilted her head. "Or is it just me who assume that?"
"No! No! Of course you're my best friend too! Everyone in Fairy Tail are! It already becomes my second home." Natsu immediately said.
"Good that. The feeling's mutual." Lucy smiled. "Today is... the weirdest day ever. I don't think I can look at you the same way again."
"Well, I'm still me." Natsu grinned.
"Right. That grin just never changes." The blonde giggled. "Actually, this is the first time I've ever brought a guy into my room."
"Really? Not even Loke?"
"Nope."
"Gee, I feel honored. I should get a trophy for being the first." Natsu joked.
"You wish." Then a wicked idea popped on Lucy's head. "But sure, I'll give you something nice."
"Eh?"
"Special gift just for you, a package of complete make-over with Lucy Heartfilia for Fairy Tail birthday party! Which includes a dress, a pair of footwear, simple accessories, and of course full make-up plus hairdo. Yay!"
"What?! No way!"
"Yes way! You said yourself that you didn't want the others to know yet. Unless you're telling them tomorrow? The day after tomorrow? Thursday? Friday? The party's on Saturday by the way."
"Uh... No, b-but–
"Then it's decided! You're coming here again with me on Saturday noon after we're done preparing the venue. Don't worry, I'll get you decent dress to protect your identity and chastity as well. Aye?"
Shit. Between spilling the truth out to his other friends of accepting Lucy's 'special-gift', either way, Natsu's doomed.
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The next morning, at Fairy Tail café.
Gray spurted his coffee out of shock.
"Ew... Gross..." Natsu sneered with disgust.
"I was shocked by the news." The raven immediately wiped the corner of his mouth. "So, Lucy knows?"
"Yeah. But she's cool with it, somehow. And I didn't spill anything about us, I swear." Natsu gestured a 'peace' sign in front of his face. "At least I'm not getting fired yet since she promised wouldn't tell a soul."
"... I don't know if I should be happy or what." Gray said flatly. "That aside, I'm pleased by the fact that Lucy's the one who'll dress you up for the party. I hope it's something sexy."
"Sexy your ass."
"Why thank you. I always know I have perfect bum." Gray smirked as Natsu rolled his eyes. "By the way, if you ever got fired, I'll gladly take you as my personal secretary. Sexy personal secretary. With decent uniform, of course. Black net stocking, thight leather mini skirt plus blazer, and a pair of glasses. Oh, and pink heels taller than this one."
"... You call that decent? You fucking kinky, dirty, pervert old bastard."
"And you're my lovely, sweet, sexy pink haired maid."
"Ahem. Sorry to interupt, but Miss sexy-pink-haired-maid here has to start working now and I believe Mister pervert-old-bastard has a class to attend soon." Cana said.
So the two lovebirds stood up and walked towards the exit with the pinkette escorting his boyfriend as usual.
"Thank you for your visit, dirty head." Natsu bowed while mocked playfully.
"What kind of thank-you is that?" Gray chuckled and then he smiled. "You know, if you ever need any help, just ask. I'm not boyfriend by title only. I'm really here for you."
"... Yeah, thanks. I'll keep that in mind." Natsu grinned.
"Okay then. Time for my goodbye kiss-
THWACK!
"Which part of 'no-public-affection' you don't understand, huh?!" Natsu panted after punching his boyfriend right before their lips touched.
"But nobody's around!" Gray pouted while rubbing his head.
Seeing his boyfriend in his sorry state and feeling a bit guilty for always (not always, but mostly) rejecting his affection (and the fact that Natsu had to get his ass back to work a.s.a.p.), the pinkette gave up.
CHU.
A kiss was planted on Gray's cheek. It was nothing more than a small and quick peck.
"There. Happy?" Natsu blushed after he did that. "Now shoo, off to your class– Hey! What're you doing?!"
"This is the first time you initated a kiss!" Gray hugged the pinkette tightly.
Natsu struggled to get free while Gray kept hugging him and tried to kiss him again, ignoring the fact he's being hit repeatedly. The happiness won over the pain. What they didn't realize as they're busy being lovey-dovey was, someone was watching them.
"... Idiot couple..."
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Saturday came in a blink, and our favorit siblings were having an epic tug-of-war battle. But instead of rope, it was Natsu who's being pulled by his little sister as he clung onto the door frame like his whole life depended solely on it.
"I don't wanna go!"
"You must go, stupid brother!"
"No!"
"Stop acting like a baby! I hate to say this but it might be your last chance to spend time with your friends in Fairy Tail before the truth is out!"
Hearing that, Natsu's grip softened and Wendy took it as an opening to pull her brother away from the door frame. They both fell on to the floor and almost hit the couch.
"Ouch... W-Wendy! You okay?" Natsu approached his sister.
"I'm fine! Stop worrying about me and just go! You're more than an hour late and I bet your friends have started working already!" Wendy snapped.
"B-but the make up! The d-dress!" Natsu babbled. Wearing the maid uniform had become a habit and it's only inside the café. But wearing different kind of dress, which he even didn't know what kind, with full make up, and walking outside on the street from Lucy's place to Fairy Tail, it's a walk-of-shame!
"You already wear skirt for ten months and now you're scared? Today's only a few hours party and I bet Lucy will do great in styling you. What about the free food and drink? Are you willing to sacrifice them?" Wendy finally hit the crucial button.
Hell NO. Free food and drink would always win over every aspects in Natsu's dictionary. Always.
And so, with the great spirit of free food and drink, off he went to Fairy Tail.
CLING. CLING.
"It's Natsu! Hello!" Lisanna greeted.
"You're soooooo late!" Levy puffed her cheeks playfully.
"Sorry, something just came off and... yeah... but here I am." Natsu scratched the back of his head. "Is there anything I can help with?"
The preparation and setting were done in about four hours until around lunch time as they had predicted before. They had lunch together while having a conversation about how the night's going to be.
"Okay, I'm leaving for preparing myself. Girls gotta dress up." Levy winked before leaving. "See you guys tonight!"
"I bet she's going all out because Gajeel's coming." Hibiki chuckled.
"You do know women need much more time to prepare themselves than men, don't you?" Mirajane smiled. "I'll excuse myself too now. Thanks for the food, Cana." And she left with Lisanna.
Juvia also left not long after that, with a determination to make-Master-Gray-absolutely-fall-for-her-tonight. Absolutely not, Natsu thought darkly.
"Alright guys, we're leaving too." Lucy said.
"'We'?" Loke asked.
Lucy hugged Natsu's left arm and started dragging him along. "Yep! Me and Natsu are gonna play dress-up at my place. See 'ya!"
While being dragged against his will, Natsu shot a puppy-eye look at his boyfriend, 'Help me...', only to receive amused glance from the raven.
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The sun already set and it's dark. But Natsu didn't need his eyes to hear all those whispers along the way from Lucy's place to Fairy Tail. And it's getting more and more excessive as they got closer to the café.
'Yeah, yeah, keep staring at me. A pink alien in stupid, super SHORT dress! I can even feel the wind on my bottom!' Natsu cursed himself in his head as he clutched the hem of his dress to pull it down before his hands were slapped.
"Stop it! You're ruining the dress! I know what you're thinking from your face. We've argued about this and it's not that short. Relax!" Lucy then patted his shoulder and whispered. "Nobody will ever know you're a guy. I'm a great artist, trust me. Just be more confident and enjoy the party." The blonde winked as she pulled away.
Hearing that, Natsu gained some confidence and his mood increased in a nice way. And finally they could see Fairy Tail building from afar and it's surrounded by many people already.
"Lucy! Welcome!" Loke was the one who greeted her when she got inside the crowded café. "You really look like a Princess! And of course, the Prince is me."
"Save that for later, Loke." Lucy giggled. "Where are the others?"
"They're inside, at the terrace. By the way, aren't you supposed to come with Natsu?"
"I am. Well, uh... she's there." Lucy pointed at a crowd of guys who're circling the pinkette.
For every few meters of walk, there's always a guy who tried to flirt with Natsu and joined the 'squad' to walk together with him. That's how he got himself a 'pack-of-wolves' tailing behind. And here's where the capacity of his brain helped the pinkette as he laughed together with them without knowing their real intention. Lucy knew Natsu would be a guy-magnet, she just didn't expect it that much.
"That's... Natsu?" Loke's eyes widened. "Oh dear, I might join that group soon–
CRACK!
Lucy trampled Loke's foot with her stiletto. "Natsu! Over here! Let's meet up with the others!" She shouted at the pinkette, ignoring her 'prince' who's clutching his foot in pain.
"Ah, okay! Excuse me, guys. Gotta go!" Natsu grinned and excused himself from the 'squad', leaving them groaned in disappointment.
They both walked toward the terrace and they could see their group of friends were sitting around together.
"Everyone! I present you, Natsu upgraded-version!" Lucy proudly presented her 'artwork'.
"Uh... Hey!" Natsu smiled nervously. There was no reaction at all, his friends went instantly from 100% noisy to 100% speechless. 'Great. I've ruined my own reputation by fucking embarassed myself. Bet I look like crap. Why oh why did I even agree to this–
"Gorgeous! Natsu you're so pretty!" Levy jumped and hugged him, followed by other girls, except Juvia who kept paying attention only to Gray.
Compliments were coming from the guys as well, especially Sting who seemed very awe-struck.
Stealing glances between his friends who're surrounding him, Natsu found Gray was still sitting on the couch (with Juvia glued to him). Their eyes met, and Natsu grinned. But Gray immediately looked away, cutting their eye contact.
'Huh?' Natsu was confused. But he couldn't focus on his boyfriend anymore when someone suddenly spoke to him.
"So this is the Natsu?" A black haired guy approached.
Sting was surprised but managed to compose himself. "H-hey, Rogue! Yeah, this is Natsu. Natsu, meet Rogue, my little brother."
"Hello there. My big bro always talks about you and he can't stop his mouth after he starts. I finally get to see who's the one responsible for making him crazy like that. Nice to meet you." Rogue smirked as he offered his hand of a handshake.
Natsu grabbed it with both his hands and shook it eagerly. "Thank you thank you thank you thank YOU!" It made the owner of the hand surprised, but Natsu just grinned and immediately said, "Oops, sorry, don't mind it. Nice to meet you too!" (*A/N: read chapter 12 for the reason why Natsu did this)
"No offense, but for a pretty girl like you, you're kind of... peculiar. In an okay way." Rogue chuckled. "Hmm... I think... I've seen you before..."
"Really? Where? 'Cause I'm sure we've never met except of me hearing about you from Sting." Natsu tilted his head.
"... Never mind then. Take care of my big bro, okay? I know he's a pain in the ass sometimes, but he's a great person." Rogue said as he left and said to his brother. "Nice eyes you got there. Although I prefer one with big bust."
"R-Rogue!" Sting's cheeks reddened. "Please don't mind what he said. He's joking."
"Hahaha. Of course." Natsu laughed.
They could hear Sting's name being called, so he excused himself with disappointment to aid his friends, leaving the pinkette alone. Natsu then realized his friends weren't there with him anymore. He looked around and could find some of them were already enjoying themselves. Then he caught Gray who's talking to some people, mainly girls, before excusing himself from them. Taking it as a chance to talk, the pinkette approached him.
"Hey!" Natsu tapped his boyfriend's shoulder from behind. "What's up? It sure is crowded here."
"... Yeah." Gray said, unamused.
"Um... So how do I look?" Natsu tried to start a conversation and scratched his chin sheepishly. "Based on everyone's compliments, I think it's not that bad, is it?"
This time, Gray took time thoroughly examined Natsu from the top of his head down to his feet. His natural pink hair was out of question, it's already beautiful as it was, just neater with the black hairpins from him. Soft make up didn't change his face at all, especially his trademark grin which was enhanced by a light nude lip-gloss. On his neck hung his usual white muffler. Surprisingly it went well with the dress he wore. It's a simple one-piece black baggy-on-the-top and tight-on-the-hips dress. Long sleeves reached until almost the tip of his fingers, especially the left one because it's off-shoulder, and Gray could see his colarbone peeking, teasing, under his muffler.
Beauty aside, what the fuck Lucy's thinking exposing Natsu's smooth thighs like that?! The skirt didn't even reach half his thigh! Gray loved it, very, but that didn't mean other people were allowed to enjoy the delicious view as well!
Oh well, just this one time. Breathe Gray, breathe. Back to the pink haired boyfriend, with his fucking black stocking. It was meant for NOT exposing his bare legs, yes, but it was fucking transparent and fucking seducing, for Mavis's sake. The last one was a pair of black ankle boots. The heels were only two inches, but it suit him because Natsu's tall already.
Dear, Mavis. What kind of trial was this? The raven had to hold himself from dragging his boyfriend to bed and just doing anything he wanted, dreamed, senselessly. It frustrated him so much he couldn't do it right now and with the additional on 'wolves' around them who also wanted the 'bunny', it was a terrible situation.
"So?" Natsu asked again, his eyes gleamed with hope.
"... Fucking terrible." Gray unconsciously blurted out what's on his mind.
"... Yeah. There's no way this appearance fits me. I mean, I'm a guy, right?" Natsu laughed dryly.
"Wait, no! That's not what I–
"Master Gray! Juvia's been looking for you! Here, Juvia brings some food!" Suddenly Juvia interrupted.
"Oh yeah! Food!" The realization hit the pinkette and he used it to get away from his boyfriend. "You guys have fun! I'mma enjoy myself hunting some food. Bye!"
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Food.
Only food would never betray him. And his stomach. And the 'free' word completed it just like cherry-on-top.
"Excuse me, dear."
Natsu turned around as he felt presences behind him to see another mood-destroyers.
Many guys approached him one by one, all with their different intentions. Now he understood why all those guys surrounded him when he first arrived. But inside the café, their movements were confined, thanks to the small space and the huge crowd, so they started coming to him one by one or in a small group. Just like these three.
"What's a pretty chic like you doing here alone?" A muscled guy, who's wearing a too tight red shirt (Natsu felt bad for the buttons which were almost ripped), approached the pinkette with his two fellows. "Let us keep you company."
"No thanks, I'm good. And I'm not alone, my friends are around here somewhere. I'll just go look for them. And my boyfriend." Natsu stressed the last word. It's always effective to shoo all the 'wolves'. Unfortunately not these ones.
The guy and his friends looked around. "I don't see any friends nor 'boyfriend'. He must've been scared and left when he saw us coming to give us some private time. Wise man. My place is close, by the way."
"And we don't mind sharing." Another guy smirked.
Natsu growled when the big guy grabbed his right wrist. "Hands. Off."
"Oh, honey. Don't be like that. Although, I would love to tame you. On my bed. We'll have an unforgetable night, thanks to your coward boyfriend."
The red shirt guy pulled the pinkette forcefully. It was like a slow motion to Natsu when he saw the food on his plate spilled because of the force. And when it touched the floor, he couldn't hold it anymore. And they stopped. The big guy was confused as to why his pace was stopped abruptly, only to see an enraged dragon behind him.
SMACK!
"That's for WASTING food!"
THWACK!
"That's for insulting MY boyfriend!"
SLAM!
"And that's for ruining my already BAD mood and EMPTY stomach!"
The wolf quickly ran away with his tail between his legs, followed by his pack as well.
There were some cheers from people around him and it made him a bit embarassed. His attention then went back to the food spilled on the floor. "Hhh... What a waste." Natsu sighed as he bent down to pick up at least the plate and the spoon. He totally forgot how terribly short his dress was until he felt a hand groped his hum.
'This FUCKER.' He spun to punch another molester who hadn't learnt–
"Hey! What– OW FUCK OW!" But Natsu's punch hadn't even touched the culprit guy? So why–
"I swear it's not gonna be just your fucking wrist to break if you didn't fuck off in five seconds." The raven glared murderously and it scared the guy away.
"... What are you doing here?" Natsu snorted, clearly wasn't pleased with his boyfriend's presence.
"To stop you from murdering that bastard. Damn, I almost killed him myself." Gray huffed. "Honestly, please be more aware of what you're wearing. Bending over and exposing yourself like that, it's very provoking. What're you thinking?"
"Oh? So now you care of what I'm wearing? I'm so happy yaay!" Natsu mocked sarcastically. "I don't need your compliment, go away. Surely Juvia's searching for you. I can take care of myself."
"I don't care about Juvia! You already know how she is." Gray protested. "I know you can defend yourself, but I couldn't help feeling worried and looks like I was right. You do attract so many 'predators' because you're so... tempting..."
"The fuck? You said I looked terrible!"
"No! I wasn't– ugh..." Gray ruffled his hair in frustration before leaned over and whispered. "I feel terrible because I can't do anything to you when you look so tempting right now. And it's even more frustrating seeing those assholes flirt. The way they looked at you hungrily, as if they're stripping you with their eyes. I. Hate. It. So. Fucking. Much. Only I who's allowed to do anything, and I mean anything, to you."
Natsu felt shiver running down through his spine as he heard the possessiveness.
"Aye?" Gray pulled away and smiled sweetly as if the whole conversation didn't happen.
"A-aye! Uh... L-let's eat?" Natsu laughed nervously.
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"Happy birthday to you~! Happy birthday to you~! Happy birthay, Fairy Tail~! Happy birthday to yoooouu~!"
The four bosses blew the candles together as everybody finished singing. The cheering was very loud because it's time for the real party to begin.
Alcohols.
Loud musics.
Blinding lights.
Confetti.
Dancing.
And everybody started to let it all out.
"Thanks, but I don't drink alcohol." Natsu politely refused Lucy's offer. He didn't want to repeat the same crazy-drunk mistake ever again. So, tea was it for him. He looked at the clock on the wall, it's almost midnight. Then he stretched his upper body, time to join the dance!
Natsu did enjoy dancing and moving his body along with his friends. Although he knew some of them were already drunk, but it's fine. Anyway, where's Gray? Oh well, they would find each other eventually, somehow. For now, he's enjoying the moment to the fullest.
The party continued until around four a.m. and the café was finally empty from the guests, leaving only then persons inside, nine of them were unconscious.
"... Welcome to Fairy Tail. A wrecked ship full of ghosts. And we're the ghost. Haha..." Natsu, as the only sane and conscious person, laughed dryly when he looked around.
Bottles and cans were literally everywhere. Some pool of... wine? Juice? Sauce? Blood? And food splattered all around (Natsu wanted to cry). There were also falling tables and chairs, scraps from confetties, clothes(?), and many... indescribable things scattered on the floor. It's sure going to cost some good amount of times for cleaning all those crazy mess.
"Well, once in a year sleep-over. Or hang-over for these guys, I suppose." Natsu chuckled.
There were blankets provided in the locker room, they all had anticipated it for the sleep-over, so Natsu took them all and covered his friends to keep them warm. Especially because some of them were sprawled on the cold floor. He cleaned the make up off his face, changed into his pajama (yes, he did bring it), then he did a simple cleaning and locked all the doors and windows.
"Phew... I guess this is enough for now. Man, I'm thirsty." Natsu said to himself. He automatically reached the nearest glass, assuming it's his and drank it.
"BHUUUUHHH! B-bitter..." The pinkette suddenly spitted the rest of the thing he drank after a few gulps, which was definitely not his tea.
"Blergh... What the... tea?" Who took ma beer? Ugh..." Cana woke up for a brief moment just to collapse again. And alarmed the pinkette.
Natsu was petrified, before slowly looked at the glass of beer he's holding. "... Shit..."
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"Fuck... My head..."
"Same..."
"Good morn', everybod–yawn..."
"Morn...? What time is...? Damn... almost one p.m."
One by one, the residences of the café woke up. They stretched their hands up, twisted their upper body, some rubbed their heavy eyes, and some just dazed blanky at nothing. Only half of their consciousness came back. Mirajane was the first to get up and walk slowly to open the curtain. The sun shone very brightly (duh, it's noon already) and it woke the last sleeping person.
"Ugh... Too bright..." Natsu muffled under the blanket, but he decided to get up and sit as well, making the blanket fall down onto his lap. "God... my head... What happen..."
Other half of everyone's conciousness came back to their own respective owners at the speed of light because of what they saw.
Topless Natsu.
With his bare, and toned, and manly chest.
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"...?"
"..."
"...!"
"GAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHH!"
"KYAAAAAAAAAAAAA!"
"WHAT THE F–"
"SHIT! SHIT! SHIT!"
"... Am I still dreaming?
There's even the sound of someone slapping themselves.
"Somebody COVER HIM!"
"What HIM?!"
"Dear, Mavis..."
"NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!"
"E-everybody CALM DOWN!"
The supposed to be peacefull morning at Fairy Tail, or noon, was not so peaceful.
Hibiki and Loke clung onto each other and sobbed very unmanly.
Juvia blinked in disbelief and remained silent.
Lisanna kept asking her speechless big sister about what exactly was going on.
Gray face-palmed.
Lucy double face-palmed.
Cana triple face-palmed.
And Sting was completely petrified as his soul almost leaving his body.
"... E-explain yourself!" Levy suddenly stuttered and pointed in tremble. "N-Natsu!"
Explain what?
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Author's Note: Ahem... First of all, let me say, Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, Happy Valentine, Happy Easter, and another 'Happy's for I have missed more than A YEAR. What have I done... I'm a failure as an author...
Last year on July, I started working part time. So I spend my day at college, and night to work part time (because I feel the need to make some money for myself, can't forever ask from parents, can I?), and sometimes dawn to finish my homework or study for exam (can you believe I'm graduating in a year?). Damn, I need more sleep. And that's how I spend my whole day, 24/7 (yes, I have some 'charity' works too at Sunday) for a year. I know it's not an excuse for 'neglecting' this story, so I gotta say, I'm SO VERY SUPER DUPER SORRY!
I know this is nowhere near enough to make amend but, I'm giving this chapter almost, almost, twice longer than others. So, happy reading? #hides
And as I said in the last chapter (maybe you won't remember it since it's already soooooo looooong agoooo), the END is near...
I hope I can finish it immediately (dear brain, please be nice with me) so I have no debt to all of you who have patiently read and for this 'maybe-the-author's-gone-but-hey-here-I-am-finally-updating-after-more-than-a-year' story.
Thank you so much! I love you all, I still DO, and WILL ALWAYS love all of you readers!
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Mio536: AND I'LL WAIT FOR YOU TO READ THIS AGAIN! I LOVE YOU, YOU KNOW!
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Nigggerz777: Ah, now that you mention it. Actually Natsu is based on this one male friend of mine. He doesn't have a high pitch tone but his voice does sound like a tomboyish another female friend I have. Me and my friends often mistaken them as each other if we hear them talking without seeing their face. It's hard to explain. Or I'm just bad in explaining something. Or both. Hahaha. Anyway, thank you so much! Hehehe.
Ryuu91: Hahaha, thanks!
Nega Kris: Thank you so much and I LOVE YOU TOO! I'm terribly SORRY for the very, almost never, update...
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Shiona Acitiu: Yep, Lucy found out but she's just being Lucy.
MioRiChan: I'M VERY SORRY YOU EVEN REVIEWED TWICE, HERE'S YOUR UPDATE, I LOVE YOU!
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A Little Life: Thanks a bunch!
Hey: Yes! Here's the update! Please don't hate me... I hope you read this.
DemonEmpress33: Thank you! And I love you!
Guest: Here you go! Thank you for reviewing!
Thank you for everyone who read, fave, and review on my story. I accept every critiques and inputs for this story progress. I'll try to keep every characters to their own personality.
Sorry for the typos, wrong grammars, bad spellings, etc.; English is not my mother language.