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Chapter 79

High Stakes

Natsu chewed nervously on his thumb as he watched the door. He had written Lucy a letter the night before and left it under her door. It was signed Secret Admirer because he hadn't had the courage to sign his name.

Also because if they others found out they would never let him live it down.

Finally he heard Lucy's voice outside the door. Carefully angling himself so that his interest wasn't obvious he watched, hoping to catch a glimpse of her reaction.

In swept Lucy and Levy, the bluenette's arm wrapped tightly around her friend's shoulder.

Lucy was shaking.