Natsu sat on his bed, in the hospital, in the exact same room in the exact same hospital as last time. Also accompanied by Erza, once again. Natsu groaned in frustration as Erza looked through one of her books. Well to be more exact, Natsu's textbook. Erza decided to help Natsu catch up on some school work he missed.
" Alright, I guess we're all done." Erza announced shutting the book closed.
" FINALLY!" Natsu yelled. The door opened and Lucy came walking in holding 2 white boxes.
" I see someone's done studying," Lucy smiled handing a box to Erza. Gray came in along with Wendy and Juvia.
" Yup, Now I can finally do something that has nothing to do with school," Natsu smiled.
" Like... eating cake?" Lucy laughed holding out the other box. It was Erza's favorite cake, Strawberry cake.
" I got Erza her own boxing knowing how much she loves the stuff," Lucy whispered to Natsu, " I can't believe she can eat so much and not gain any weight!"
" Maybe because she takes fighting lessons, then teaches them to others." Natsu said grabbing a plastic fork and sticking it into the cake taking a bite, Lucy moved the box away from him.
" This is to share with everyone else."
Natsu just licked his fork clean until Lucy sliced it and handed it out. Once everyone started eating Natsu looked at Wendy, " Hey, Wendy, Mom doesn't know about this does she?" Natsu asked gesturing to his injured self. Wendy shook her head and swallowed the piece of cake she had in her mouth.
" Nope, She doesn't know about anything that happened."
" Makarov thought it'd be best not to worry anyone else." Erza said stuffing herself with her cake.
" That's good. Knowing Igneel he'd probably kill me for losing the first fight..." Natsu muttered, " So... did they say when I could leave?"
" Couple days or so." Lucy replied.
" Hey, where's Jellal? I thought he said he would come over." Gray asked.
" He said he was waiting for Erza... outside." Lucy said.
Erza stood up and walked out of the room, " Well, that was quick."
" Natsu-nii!" Wendy whispered, " I heard that your schools holding a dance!"
Natsu swallowed his cake and coughed, " What? Why are you telling me this?"
Wendy shrugged, " I dont' know. I thought maybe you'd like to take Lu-"
Natsu covered her mouth and looked at Lucy who seemed to be engaged in a conversation with Gray.
" She already knows you like her nii-san," Wendy said rolling her eyes.
" Yeah, yeah... when is it?"
Wendy smiled, " A week from now."
Natsu continued to finish his cake. He'll see what the guys had to say about the dance later.
Three days after staying in the hospital Natsu decided to hang out with the guys. They all were talking about the dance, teasing each other about who they obviously liked.
" So, Jellal buddy, I hear your asking Erza !" Gray exclaimed.
" Of course he is you idiots," Gajeel laughed.
" Shut up, you guys sound like the girls" Jellal said. They all laughed.
" Alright, Alright. It's not like We're all excited about this. Except Jellal."
Jellal glared.
" Okay so we're all going. Which means we all pretty much need to bring someone, or we're just going to end up going with a friend, and that won't do. Unless your fine looking gay." Gajeel said.
" So, then I guess you've decided to take Levy?" Jellal asked.
" What! Course not!"
Everyone but Gajeel laughed, " You're blushing man! Haha!"
" Alright, enough of this, I just want this to be over with. Stupid dance," Gajeel muttered.
" Well unlike the girls who are probably out shopping looking for a dance and wondering who in the school would ask them out, We shall go the the arcade." Gray said.
" Alright! Finally something fun to do, I'm tired of sitting around," Natsu said. They starting walking to the closest arcade.
" So, then. Natsu, You're the only one that doesn't have an official girlfriend. Well, besides Gajeel."
" Hey!"
" Which means we'll be placing bets on you. Jellal here thinks you guys will be asking your girls to become yours. I think... That's so never gonna happen!" Gray laughed, " I just can't see it! Gajeel's too rough, Natsu's so stupid!"
Gajeel and Natsu both glared at them.
" Of course If you do manage to ask them, I'll here by pay for any lunch or dinner for a month," Gray said.
Natsu grinned, " Then I guess you're completely sure of yourself, Sure you don't want to rethink that? You could be wasting a lot of money there, and I mean a lot." ' Because when you lose I'll make sure to eat as much as I want! ' Natsu thought to himself, ' This will be simple.'
" How much did you guys bet each other?" Gajeel asked curiously. Not liking how Gray was so sure of himself.
" Uh, $100?"
" Look who's stupid here," Gajeel muttered, " We'll see who'll be laughing Fullbuster..." Natsu laughed.
Lucy took a look through every store she could find. Erza, Juvia, Levy and Lisanna were with her. They stopped at one store and took a look at the dresses. Erza tried on a long silky purple one with orange and red flowers along the bottom, with White opened toed heels. She wore her hair up in a purple ribbon.
" How do I look?" She ask spinning around so they could all see.
" It looks great on you." Levy said.
" It suits you quite well," Lucy complimented.
" Juvia thinks you should get that one."
Erza nodded. This time Juvia went and tried on her dress. Juvia came out with a light blue loose dress that flowed to her knees with pink ribbon tied around the waist and skinny straps, her heels were also blue.
" Blue actually fits you well, Along with your hair." Levy said.
Juvia smiled and walked around, " Juvia hopes Gray-sama will like it!"
Lucy went in and tried on her pink frilly dress covered in white polka dots, a couple inches higher than her knees. She wore her hair in a bun tied by a red ribbon.
" Aww! Lu-chan your so cute!" Levy fawned.
" Thanks Levy-chan!" Lucy said, " Now, try yours on! I bet you'll look adorable!"
Levy did just that. She came out with an orange dress not very long, laced with white ribbons, her hair tied up in the usual colorful ribbon. And her shoes were also white.
" It's not really fancy or anything. But at least I can move easily." Levy said smiling, " Do I look okay?"
" You look fine Levy-chan! The color makes you look so cute!"
Lisanna wore a light blue long dress, and white silk gloves there wasn't much designs on it but it was still pretty.
" Now, lets buy this and go somewhere to relax." Erza said. They changed back into their regular clothing and walked over to the cashier. Paying for the dresses. They started walking down the street heading towards the beach.
" Did Jellal ask you Erza?" Lisanna asked. Erza's face flushed. She looked down quickly.
" U-uh, y-yeah, he did a-actually." Lucy and Levy giggled.
" J-Juvia's going with Gray-sama!" Juvia shouted.
" How about you Lucy? Levy? Lisanna?"
" I decided to hang out with Mira-nee and Elf-nii," Lisanna shrugged.
" Um, well we haven't exactly been asked yet..." Levy answered blushing, " But I'm sure he'll ask!"
Everyone looked at Levy, " who?"
" Uh, no one. Sorry." Levy turned around so no one could see her face. They arrived at the beach. Lucy and Levy ran across the sand to get to the ocean.
" I'm so glad I wore shorts today!" Lucy mumbled, feeling the cold ocean water soak her feet. Levy walked in. A small wave formed pushing Levy down, completely soaking her. Levy gasped as the salty water entered her mouth. She coughed it up.
" Aw, now I'm wet..."
Lucy splashed some water on Levy, " Now your even more wet!"
" Ah!" Levy in turn pushed Lucy into the water, " And now... so are you!" Levy laughed. They continued to splash each other until the salt water covered them entirely. Erza sat on the sand enjoying the sun, while Juvia and Lisanna tried making a sand castle. They smirked at each other, destroying each other's creation. Lucy and Levy left the water squeezing the water from their shirts. Juvia and Lisanna looked at them before laughing.
" I'm glad we can finally enjoy the school year. " Lucy said. Erza smiled.
" It is nice. Not having to be extra careful. Now I can get back to making sure the students are behaving themselves. I'm still the school prefect you know."
" And we'll be able to look at some books!" Levy exclaimed. Lucy Nodded.
" Juvia will get to be with Gray-sama more!" Juvia blushed and started fantasizing. " Ahh~ Gray-sama!"
" Not to mention you'll be with him during the dance." Lisanna nudged Juvia with her elbow.
" Now come, we should be going before the sun sets." Erza said.
" What the hell man! Not cool! I was totally winning!" Natsu yelled slamming the machine.
" Hey, a fighting game means a fight, I beat up your character, which means I win." Gray said.
" It's not my fault this damn character can't take a punch!"
" You're right, its you who was playing it. That character could've blocked it you know."
" I'll fight you right now Gray! Lets see which one of us is stronger!" Natsu yelled pointing a finger at Gray.
" Your on!"
" Oh ho, I'm definitely joining this fight. "Gajeel said. Jellal sighed.
" As long as Erza isn't here we'll be able to see who'll win!" Natsu held up his fists. Gray and Gajeel charged at him. Gray aimed his fist for Natsu's face. Gajeel did a low kick. Natsu blocked the kick with one leg and grabbed Gray's fist and twisted his arm and threw him into Gajeel. Gajeel punched Gray and shoved him out of the way.
" I figured you boy's would be here." They looked up.
" E-Erza?"
" You were fighting again!"
" N-no we weren't we were just... uh," Natsu started.
" Figuring out who's gonna play the next game." Gray finished.
" We're definitely not fighting! Right?"
" Yeah!"
" Erza, how did you even know we were here? " Jellal asked.
" Simple, Levy thought you guys might be out fooling around." Erza answered. Levy shrugged.
" Good timing." Gray said, " Because Natsu and Gajeel here have something to ask." Gray said smirking and pushed them in front of the girls.
" W-we do?"
" Don't forget the bet." Jellal said.
" What ever! I was going to ask anyway, bet or no bet. Though the bet makes it even more fun." Natsu said. " Lucy!"
" Y-yes?"
" The dance... I-I'd like you to come with me." Lucy stared at him and smiled.
" Of course."
" Really?"
" No."
" Huh?"
" I'm kidding," Lucy laughed, " Of course I'll go with you!" Natsu smiled back.
" Guess that just leaves you Gajeel." Natsu slapped Gajeel on the back. Gajeel glared.
" Levy, its not like I actually want to do this but, your coming to the dance with me."
" That wasn't exactly asking..." Gray muttered.
" ... I guess it counts." Jellal said.
" W-well its not like I have a choice or anything, I guess I'll go with you." Levy said looking off to the side blushing.
" So! That mean's everyone is going, good! Now then, you boys need to go find yourselves some thing appropriate to wear at the dance. Tomorrow, I shall personally take you to a great store where they sell very nice clothing." Erza said.
" Uh, n-no. We'll manage by ourselves." Gray and Natsu said.
" There's no way I'll go off somewhere with her!" Natsu whispered.
" She's crazy." Gray whispered back.
" I'm sorry did you say something?" Erza glared holding her fist up.
" N-nothing!"
" Tomorrow 9:00 am sharp! And if your late..." Erza said. They already knew what would happen if they disobeyed Erza. Girl or not she was strong as hell. Natsu and Gray nodded their heads quickly and returned to playing their video game.
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