NINE; THE MASQUERADE BALL

PUBLISHED; AUGUST 09, 2015

WORD COUNT; 1267 (NOT EDITED)

NATSU's POV

"Luce? The ball's already starting are you re-"

"Done!" I high-pitched voice of Lucy as the door opened.

I felt my eyes widened as I scanned Lucy's feature; pink gown, pink heels, white gloves, no bruises, no wounds.

"Is my look ok? Is the treatment effective?" she asked while twirling around and when she was facing me again, I looked at her eyes and grinned.

"You look so beautiful, Luce!" I exclaimed and a blush formed from her face.

"R-really?" she squeaked and is it just me or did I found it cute?

I just grinned at her and she pulled me outside, closing the door behind her.

As we were walking on the hallways towards the Grand Ball Room, we passed by a shiny thingy and Luce halted.

"What's wrong, Luce?" I asked, looking at her and I saw her eyes widened. I followed her lead of sight and saw the same shine and... wings?

Fairies.

"N-Natsu... they're so beautiful." Luce whispered and I smiled.

"But not as beautiful at you though." I said and before I can realize what I just said, the sound of music was heard.

"Come on, Luce! The ball's about to start!" I exclaimed, grabbing her hand and pulling her towards the Grand Ball Room.

LUCY's POV

Natsu pulled me towards the room and the first thing I saw was the color Gold.

I gasped at the size of the room. I never saw any room this big.

"Wear your mask, Luce!" Natsu said, handing me a pink mask and I just stared at it before hesitantly grabbing it.

Oh... right. It's a Masquerade Ball.

I hurriedly wore my mask and looked at Natsu who- wait... where is he?

"N-Natsu?" I called out, looking everywhere. But still, no sight of my pink haired boy friend.

That's right, Natsu's my boy friend.

Yesterday, he took me to a parlor and a healing spa specifically for wounded vampires. And since Natsu was there, the staff just allowed me even if I'm a human.

After my wounds and bruises were healed, Natsu asked me how people were getting in a relationship. And I can't forget what happened that time.

"Hey Luce, I'm just wondering... how do humans do their... mating thing or whatever it is... Uhh..." Natsu asked while scratching the back of his neck.

I watched him turn flustered when I just stared at him, his cheeks heating up.

I giggled at his cuteness and turned my head towards the flower in front of me.

"Well... Humans like me... the boys were the one who asks a girl to... to go with them on a date... and when they're on the date, the boy will ask them to be their girl friend. Too romantic, right?" I explained while turning to him and saw him focusing his attention on the flower I've been staring at.

"Date? Girl friend?" he asked and turned to me.

"Will... will you go out on a date with me?" he asked with red cheeks and flustered eyes.

Oh that's the cutest thing on the world. that I saw.

"Lucy-san?" I heard a voice and it sounded like...

I turned to whom the voice came from and saw a beautiful woman with a white hair and a beautiful white gown embroidered with several yellow ribbons. She's also wearing a yellow mask but those blue eyes still sparkled behind it.

"Mira-san?" I smiled, happy to know there's someone I can be with.

Mira-san smiled, walking towards me.

"Have you seen Erza? I've never seen her around..." she asked with a hint of sadness in her voice.

I looked around, my smile falling down. My lips turned into a smile again when I saw a glint of red hair.

"There!" I happily pointed at the direction where I saw Erza with a blue haired girl. Both of their faces were covered so I cannot recognize the face of the one she's with.

"Mira, Lucy, I would like you to meet, Princess Juvia of the Sea." Erza spoke formally as I focused my attention to the girl with blue hair, blue mask, and a very beautiful blue gown.

Woah... A princess...

She smiled at the both of us and bowed, which made me shocked a bit.

"Juvia is so glad to meet-" and she stopped, her eyes wide and one of her hand covering her mouth.

"What is it, Juvia?" I can't help but ask and she looked at me, her hand already lowering from her mouth.

"It's just that... Ju–I had never talked like that for... several years now..." she whispered, her head lowering, looking at her feet.

Somehow, I feel sorry for her, but whatever the reason why, I'm sure she's gonna be able to solve it.

"When was the last time, Juvia?" Mira-san spoke, her voice with interest of the topic.

Juvia's head quickly looked up and her cheeks were stained red.

"The last time is when-"

"Hey Juvia!" a voice called and all of us turned to Gray together with Natsu and Jellal.

"Gray-sama..." Juvia whispered, her cheeks redder than before.

"Good evening everyone!" the music stopped and a voice of a girl was heard from the speakers.

"Hi! My name is Wendy and I will be the DJ for today!" It's the little sister of Jellal and Gray. But to be honest, she's completely the opposite side of the two.

"Go for it, Wendy!" Natsu cheered, Wendy just smiled and focused her attention to managing the music.

I brought my attention back to Juvia. Hmm, she looks very familiar.

Oh, well.

The whole ball was awesome and outstanding. There were dancing, eating, and even playing some games.

The only thing weird is that Natsu was always with his cousins. Not that I'm complaining. But... there's still the gut feeling that he's been ignoring me.

"Lucy-san?" I heard a sweet voice and turned to the bluenette. Juvia.

"Hm?" I asked, her face looks worried and concerned. Wonder why.

"Is something wrong?" she asked and I tilted my head in confusion.

Is she worried about me?

There's something wrong. I wanted to say. But I just shook my head and replied the opposite.

"Nope. Everything's fine. I... I just need some fresh air." I said while standing up and smiling at her. She smiled back and nodded, focusing her attention to the stage where Grandpa was saying something I couldn't even understand.

I glanced at Natsu and saw him walking towards where Lisanna and two other people was. Sigh.

Now I'm starting to wonder if Natsu even likes Lisanna.

A/N: Halo! Omg I updated soooooo slow! Tbh, I have exams tomorrow and the upcoming days but I promise you guys that I'll update the next chapter soon!

I've been very busy these days and been very stressed lately. Sigh. Especially when it comes to my crush.

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