So I tried making a way to tell you who is texting who but apparently it didn't show up. Oops... Anyways, this is what I'm going to do from now on. Lucy: ~

Gray: -

Chapter 2

- Lucy

~ Yeah Gray

- What if we could meet each other?

~ Huh?

- What if we could actually meet each other in real life? See each other. Know how the other looks likes. Know what the other sounds like. Know how the other acts.

~ That sounds nice, but how?

- You know of Magnolia University right?

~ Of course.

- Well how about we meet up there?

~ That'd be amazing! I don't live too far away so it's perfect!

- Really? I don't live far away from it either. Maybe we live close to each other.

~ Maybe.

- So when do you want to meet?

~ How about right now?

- Uh... Ok, ya sure.

- See you soon, I guess.

~ See you soon.

I shut off my computer and wipe away my tears. I put on the only outfit I own, other than my pajamas, and walk outside. I suddenly get butterflies in my stomach. How long has it been? Since I've actually communicated with somebody. Since I've communicated with another person. That doesn't count Plue. Or that doesn't the cashiers when I but food with the money I happen to find. Or that doesn't count the letters I write to my mom. Or that doesn't count the conversations I have with my mom and dad in my dream.

How long? I can't remember. Will I even be able to talk to him? What if he doesn't like me? What if I don't like him? What if we have nothing to talk about. What if it gets awkward. What if. What if. What if. Those two words have made my life harder than it should be. Those two words make me cry to myself at night. I'm done saying those two words.

When finally reach Magnolia University, I see a figure leaning on a wall next to the door. A boy with black hair wearing a dark blue shirt, jeans and black shoes. "G-Gray?" I stutter, walking a little closer. The boy turns his gaze towards me. "Lucy?" He asks. I nod. "Yeah. It's me." We gets off the wall and walks in front of me. "Hi." I greet. "Hey." He greets back. "What's up?" I ask. "Nothing, you?" "Nothing."

I smile as we repeat our first words to each other, and Gray smiles back. We go up to a bench at the side of the school and sit on it. "You know, Magnolia University allows students a free first year. If you pass that year with flying grades then they'll allow you to continue attending there for free. However, if you don't do so well you'll either have to pay or leave." Gray randomly informs. "Interesting but... why are you telling me this? I question. "I just think it's a good opportunity." He answers. "Then why haven't you tried attending?"

"Cause I wouldn't be smart enough. When my adopted mom tried homeschooling me, I never understood a thing. It's like the information just didn't want to get in my brain. Plus, I already know what I want to do and I don't need a degree for it." Gray explains. "Then I ask again. Why are you telling me this?" I repeat my question. "I'm trying to give you a reason."

What? Why is he doing this? Why's he trying to find me a reason? We just met. It makes no sense. What kind of person is this nice to somebody they just met? Why did he want to meet in the first place? We only had one small conversation. Is he really that trusting? I could have been lying. I could have been dangerous. But then again... I came too. My new reason. My new reason being school. Meeting new people. Learning. Getting a degree. Getting a good job. Getting money. Sounds too good to be true.

"I don't know. I don't think I'd be smart enough either." I tell him. "Why? You seem like a pretty smart girl. I bet you'd be top of the class!" Gray over exaggerates in order to encourage me. "You think?" I ask. "I know." He replies in a somewhat serious, caring , and soothing voice. "Well what if-" I cut myself off once I let those two words out. No. "What?" Gray signals me to continue. "Nothing. Never mind." I respond. He sighs. "Tell you what, if it doesn't work out then you can join me on my trip. I'd love some company. I'm sure you'd be fun to travel with."

Gray says that as if he knew what I was going to ask. This one person is giving me more than I thought I would receive in my whole life. He's being nicer to me than anybody else in this world. Why? I smile and he smiles back. "Thank you, Gray. First you let me realize that Plue is my reason, and now you give me a new reason. There is no reward I can give you to show my gratitude." I thank him. "Keep smiling. That'll be reward enough." He says.

"What about you? What are you going to do?" I ask. "Exactly what I said. I'm going to travel Fiore. I've saved up enough money to buy myself a bike and to buy myself food, water and shelter. I'm heading off tomorrow actually." He states. "Wait. If you had that much money then why haven't you already left?" I question. "I wasn't sure if I should go or not. I kept debating whether my dreams would go as planned or if they were just... well, dreams. But talking with you has made me sure. And so, if your reason doesn't work then I'd love for you to join me, like I said before." Gray says.

Gray and I chatted with each other until it got dark outside. We mainly talked about what it was like when our families were still alive. It's nice having somebody I can connect to in one way or another. Somebody who understands me. Maybe he feels the same way. Maybe that's why he's being so kind to me.

"So, I guess this is goodbye." I point out, standing up from the bench. "Yeah..." Gray agrees, standing up after me. I couldn't help but let one simple tear fall from my eye. No more, no less. Just one. And for the first time, I think it was a tear of happiness. "Thank you for being my Ice Prince." I give a small smile. "Thank you for being my Celestial Princess." He thanks. We stare into each other's eyes as our faces slowly get closer and closer until our lips meet. Resolving in a short kiss.

"Bye Gray." I say as we pull away. "Bye Lucy." Gray says, starting to walk away. I watch him leave, but he suddenly turns back around. "Oh, and Lucy." Gray calls. "Y-yeah." I stutter. "Promise me if you ever lose your reason, you won't give and and you'll find another one." He states, making me smile yet again. "I promise."

And with that, we go our separate ways. Him going to travel Fiore. And me signing up to attend Magnolia University. I guess in the end you could say that in the end, Gray was my reason. You could say that it really was fate that we were both online, that one day, at that one time. As for me, I just think that, that's how life works. It has it's ups and downs. I will never know what's going to come next. All I know is that no matter what, I will never give up. I will never quit. I will keep moving forward. I will keep living. And it's all thanks to my mystery buddy.

This story isn't quite over yet...