Looking around the corner to see if the coast was clear, all Lucy saw him standing there by her friend, probably flirting. Damn him, why did he have to come. Actually she should be damning the host of the party for inviting the guy when he knew how she felt about him.

Retreating back to her hiding place in the kitchen, she began munching on the chips, stress eating would come back and bit her in the butt later, but that was future Lucy's problem. But right now at least it took her mind off of the person in the other room. Not really, he more just brought back bad memories.

She really didn't want to see him. It had been seven months but she was still worried about seeing him. Dan and her had been a decent couple, expect she didn't feel anything for him, it didn't help she was only dating him in hope of getting her pink haired friend out of her head. Only to worsen it, so after six months together she had broken it off.

Unfortunately she forgot how clingy he had been, he had practically stalked her for weeks after. Only until she had told Natsu and he had beat Dan up. Dan had run off with his tail between his legs and she hadn't seen him since.

So she had a reasonable reaction. She didn't want him to see her and become his creepy overbearing stalker self again. Continuing her angry munching, she surveyed the other guests, most she knew and were friends with but there were a few people wasn't acquainted with. Looking towards the door, she saw Dan's figure begging to enter. Grabbing the bowl of chips she ducked down and scooted herself so she was under the table. Covered by the tablecloth she continued her munching of the chips while watching people's legs as they came over to the table to grab some the randomly assorted food items that she had tried to help make look decent. Natsu would normally just throw out chips and dip and leave it there. But now there were no chips due to her.

Seeing she had reached the bottom of the bowl, she contemplated ricking going out to grab some more chips. Only to decide better safe than sorry. So she huddled under the table rationing her few remaining chips and decided to wait out for the party to end. She watched as a new pair of legs appeared at the table. Not really caring too much about them, at least not until the owner of the legs bended down and lifted the tablecloth.

She half expected to see Dan's face but felt a flush of relief when she saw onyx eyes and pink hair.

"Luce, why are you hiding under the table eating instead of enjoying the party?" he asked.

"Well I'm not the one who invited Dan!" she exclaimed at him.

"What? Why would that basterd be here? I didn't invite him."

"Then why is he here?"

"I don't know, he probably crashed it."

"You know how I feel about him! I do NOT want to go out there!"

"Oh stop being scared of him. I'll beat his ass if he tries his stalker thing on you."

"Thanks, but I still don't want to talk to him."

"Then just stay away from him. I'll stay by your side, how about that? Then will you come out?"

"Hmmmm, fine. I'll do it. But don't you dare leave me alone."

"Not for a minute" he answered before helping her to her feet "Come on, let's be social." Then he pressed a kiss to her cheek and grabbed her hand to lead her out to their friends. She really didn't need to worry about Dan. Not with a boyfriend who practically ripped off any guy's head if they tried to flirt with her. Imagine what would happen to Dan if he tried his normal act. Now that did make her want to go out and see him.