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Genre: Drama, Family, Friendship, Romance, some Humor, Hurt/ Comfort.
Pairings: GrayXLucy, ErzaXJellal, NatsuXLisanna, GajeelXLevy, LokeXsoon to be revealed?, SeigrainXUltear maybe.
Summary: Gray hates the world for taking his parents away, for making his life miserable. But with his new family, friends and a certain blonde girl, will they make him change the idea about the world? Or will he just hate it even more?
Disclaimer: I do not own Fairytail or any of its characters.
So here's chapter 9! Enjoy!
CHAPTER 9: The Girl from Before
Its lunch time and I decided to eat at the rooftop because I don't like the noise in the classroom or in the cafeteria. Good thing that my friends didn't notice that I left.
As I was eating I heard the rooftop door opened. I thought it was one of my classmates that is looking for me, so I just ignored it.
Then, there was this beautiful voice. It was very beautiful, but sad at the same time.
I fell in love with it.
When she finished singing, I came to see who it was and saw a girl, probably the same age as I am, with blonde hair that is as beautiful as her voice. I wonder who she is. This is the first time that I saw her.
I can't fight the urge to clap.
CLAP, CLAP, CLAP
'Wow you sounded great!' She was startled by what I did. I grinned at her.
'Y-You heard me?' she asked with a shocked expression pasted on her face.
'Well, yea, that why I told you that-' I stopped talking realizing that the girl was crying, I panicked so I apologized 'Uh I-I'm so sorry, I didn't mean to listen to you sing, it's just that y-your voice really is sweet, and I couldn't help myself from listening to you, and-'
(GIGGLE)
'Thank you...' I heard her say.
'Huh?' I looked at her confused as to why she said that.
'I said thank you.'
'For what?'
'For making me smile' she said smiling straight at me. I blushed at her smile, She's so beautiful! I thought. I was awestruck by her smile as if it's the most beautiful smile I've ever seen.
'Y-you're welcome..' I finally said looking away from her and then back to her and asked.
'...but why were you crying? And that song you sing was really beautiful but you sang it sadly.' The smile that she had, vanished as she looked down, silence befell between us.
I felt guilty with what I said; well I was just worried about her.
'I'm sorry for asking! Don't answer it if you don't want t-' I was cut off again.
'My mom left me…she's gone now, and no one's ever gonna make me happy, no one's gonna listen to me, no one's gonna protect me from being bullied...and my father he's not bad like everybody described him to be...' the girl said, tears are forming in her eyes again. That made me felt guiltier, I really don't know what to do, so I walk towards her and pulled her into a hug, 'I'm sorry for asking such a stupid question!' I said and hugged her even tighter.
What to do? What to do? I thought. I really don't know what to say so I just told her everything that pops on my head.
'It's alright, even if your mom left you I-I'll be here for you, so don't worry, if you want to cry then cry, don't keep your sadness by yourself. From now on, I'll always be here for you. I'm gonna protect you...' with that the girl wailed, and hugged me back. I blushed of course. Being hugged by the most beautiful girl I've ever seen will surely make my face flush and cause my heart to beat faster. It felt like time stops when I was hugging her, it felt like I want this moment to last forever but...
(School Bell)
I love it when the school bell rings but now, I really hate it for breaking this wonderful moment. Wait! What am I thinking? C-could it be?
'We have to go' I said to her. I pouted and thank goodness she didn't saw it.
'Sorry for making your shirt wet?...'
'It's Ok. You can cry on me ALL you want." I said and smiled. She smiled back and nodded 'Thank you'. And we went to our respected classrooms.
The next day...
Classes are over but I wanted to spend it with her so I went to the rooftop expecting her to show up again. That reminds me, I never asked her name. When she got here I will definitely ask for her name.
I heard the door opened and saw her. I was so happy to see her I don't know why.
I greeted her with a 'You're late!' and smiled. But then I realized that something is wrong with her. My eyes widen, she's dirty. Her beautiful blonde hair and her uniform were all muddy and her arms and legs are full of cuts.
'What happened?' I asked with a worried expression, and ran towards her.
'I..' is all she could say.
'Are you being bullied again?' I asked her.
She nodded and bit her lips, as tears escaped from her lovely eyes.
'Who did this?' I asked calmly but with a dangerous ring to it. I'm starting to get angry. 'Whoever did this will pay!' she got a little scared by the way I said that.
'I-it's Ok, I'm used to it.' she said.
What is she saying? She's practically not Ok. This made me raise my voice 'It's not ok! You're hurt! Even if you say that you're Ok, I can see that you're not!'
She cried.
'I'm sorry!' I hugged her. I really am concerned for her well being.
'It's just...I don't want to see you like this. I don't want to see you cry, I don't want to see that you're hurt. All I want to see is your happy smiling face. I want to see the real you, not the scared and sad looking you...'
She got stiff. I can feel her heart starting to beat fast. I just realized what I said and blushed.
I broke the hug and distance myself from her. 'uhm..s-sorry'
She suddenly asked what I was about to asked her.
'Uhm, w-what's your name?' she asked shyly.
'My name? Oh right I never introduced myself to you haven't I? My name is...Gray, Gray Fullbuster!'
I saw her eyes widen, but continued and asked 'what about you I don't know your name eithe-' I was cut off again by the girl who abruptly stood up and said 'I-I'm sorry but I'm not suppose to talk to you!' she said running away.
'WAIT! Hey! Why?' She's not supposed to talk to me? But why?
She didn't look back.
My heart felt like it was torn apart. Why?
AT GRAY'S HOUSE (his real parents were still alive)...
I opened the door, stepped inside and closed it.
'I'm home...' I greeted. I'm still sad about what had happened.
'Welcome back!' mom greeted back.
'...'
'Dinner is ready in a jiff!' mom added.
'I'm not hungry...' I replied and went upstairs.
'Gray?' I heard her say but I didn't look.
I heard dad just arrived and mom probably is telling Dad that something's wrong with me. I changed my clothes and went to bed but then I heard my door opened, 'Gray?' it was mom.
'...'
'Are you alright son?' she asked as she sat at the edge of my bed.
'I'm perfectly fine, mom. Don't worry.' I lied.
'Well if you say so, but let me remind you that, I'll always be here, ready to listen to your problems, alright?' I can't fight the urge to cry. She heard my sobs and whispered, 'Gray...' and hugged me.
'MOM!' I cried and hugged her.
'It's alright, tell me. Tell mommy what bothers you.' She said as she stroke my head with her gentle hands.
'Why does it hurt? She told me that she's not supposed to talk to me. We just met yesterday but why does it hurt?'
(Silence...only sobs can be heard.)
'It's called love son...I can't believe that my boy is grown up already' she said and smiled.
'Love?' I asked and looked at her.
'Yes. That explains why you're hurt. It's because you love the girl. So tell me, who is she?' She asked getting curious.
'I...I don't know...' I said breaking the hug and looking down.
'Why is that?' She asked with sad eyes.
'She never told me..'
'Well did you ask her?'
'I was about to but she ran off.'
'Ask her tomorrow then!' Mom said smiling brightly at me.
'Huh? But she just told me that she's not suppose to talk to me so I doubt that she won't-'
'Of course she will..' she said encouraging me.
I just looked at her. She smiled once again.
'Sleep now, tomorrow it will be all better.' she said as she walked out of my room.
But even if she said that it still saddens me. Let's just wait for tomorrow.
The next day...
I was walking in the hallway and didn't notice the girl, that I secretly love, approached me and greeted me. 'Hey!' she said.
I looked at her. My eyes widen and then said 'I thought you're not supposed to talk to me.'
She smiled and grabbed my hand and dragged me to the rooftop.
Rooftop..
'I need to tell you something.' she said.
My eyes furrowed and asked 'What is it?'
'I'm going to transfer to another school'
'...' My eyes grew wider my mouth slightly open and my body went stiff. I don't know what to say. Why is this happening so fast? Why is she saying this to me?
She turned so her back is facing me 'This is the place where we first met. Even though I hate this school, I will always treasure this place because...' she said and spun around to look straight into my eyes and smiled, her genuine smile.
'..because this is where I met my first human friend.'
'Human?' What is she saying? She's weird, but I'm glad I'm her so-called 'first human friend'.
'Yea, I have a dog you see...' she said as she smiled again.
'...' I blushed.
(SILENCE)
'Gray this might sound strange to you but...' she started to walk closer and stopped a foot away from me and continued '..I-I L-LIKE YOU! There I said it' she blushed.
I was really surprised by what she said. I can't believe that the girl I like shares the same feelings with me. I was so happy but then I remembered what she just said earlier, that she was going to transfer to another school.
She looked at me. Her smile never left her beautiful face.
'Well then, I guess this is goodbye...Thanks Gray for being my friend even if it's only for a short time.' I don't know what to say to her. I don't want her to leave. I don't know how to express my feelings for her, to tell her that I love her back.
She was about to leave, I panicked so I grabbed her and pulled her into a kiss. It felt so good, it felt so right. It made me smile that she didn't pushed me back.
I broke the kiss and smiled at her. Her face blushed 10 times of red and ran as fast as she fast could.
'We'll meet again someday!' I yelled at her.
... (smile)
... (smile)
... (smile)
... (smile)
'Oh no! I forgot to ask her name.'
I was about to go after her but then I saw her running towards the school gate, I was still at the rooftop so I just yelled at her saying 'HEY! I STILL DON'T KNOW YOUR NAME!'
She turned and shouted back, 'lkfhblasbfljabsdlfbaljbfl, WE'LL MEET AGAIN! I PROMISE!'
'Wait! What did you say?' I yelled again. But I guess she didn't hear me. Damn! All I understand was 'we'll meet again I promise'. I didn't understand her name. But one thing, I know, is sure. She loves me and I love her. I smiled.
'Someday we will meet again.' I said to no one in particular.
...
After that, I went straight home.
'So how did it go?' mom asked.
'Uhm, nothing special I guess.' I said and smiled.
'Well it seems you're happy so I'll leave that as that!' She said and smiled back.
'Oh! Welcome home son. Hurry up and get changed.' Dad said.
'But I'm fully dressed!' I said.
'Hahaha! That's not what I meant son. Got up stairs and change your clothes. We're going for a family dinner out.' Dad explained.
'Really? Alright, I'll be back!' I said running towards my room.
It was raining hard but a thunder storm couldn't stop us. We were walking towards a fancy restaurant, laughing, and telling stories. Mom told dad that I had a crush and Dad began teasing me. We were so happy until 3 masked men attacked us and pulled us into a dark alley.
(Well you know what happened)
..ooOoo..
"Gray! Wake up! Breakfast is ready!" Mom yelled.
I woke up from my deep slumber. That girl. Where is she? It really is true. You'll never know what great things this world is gonna give you, and you will never know what it will take in return. It did grant my wish to be loved by the girl I love, but it took her and my family away. It's so cruel...
"GRAY!" Mom yelled once more.
"Yes! I'm coming!" I yelled back.
...
"Hey Gray!" Lyon went inside my room.
"What?" I said yawning.
"Did you dream about her again?" Lyon said teasingly. Yes he knows about it, he heard me sleep talk one time and asked it immediately after I woke up. Somehow I regret telling him that.
"Don't worry! You'll see her again!" He said smiling.
Actually, I'm glad I told him that.
"Thanks!" I smiled back.
"GRAY! LYON!" Gray yelled getting impatient.
"Yes Mom! We're coming!" we said in unison. His smile grew wider and yelled "Hey Mom! Gray dreamt about that girl again!" He said running towards the kitchen.
I take that back. I regret telling him. "HEY! COME BACK HERE! I TOLD YOU NOT TO TELL ANYBODY!" I yelled running after him.
When we arrived at the dining room he answered me..
"Yea, but I already told it to mom before you even said that." He said hiding behind mom.
"Oh? Really Gray? You really love her don't you?" Mom said teasing me.
"..." I blushed.
"Hey! Why didn't you tell me that Gray!" I spun around to see Ultear behind me pouting like a little child.
"Well.."
"..."
We all looked at each other and laugh.
(LAUGHTER)
I so love this family...thank you for giving it back, world. I hope that you'll give her back to me as well.
..ooOoo..
So how was it? This is just to clarify something! haha next chapter will be fun! I promise! well I hope so,,
Next Chapter:Ultear Senpai and The Delinquent Laxus
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