Chapter 10-What Boys and Girls Think
Later that evening, Zane and Leonardo returned to the Dragneel household. At that time, Natsu and Lucy were in their living room with their daughter, Layla and their son, Eraqus. During that time, they were looking through family photos.
"Layla, look at this one." Lucy said as she showed Layla the picture "It's the time you and Eraqus first played in the park."
"Oh yeah, that was a great time." Layla commented "Doesn't this photo look good, Eraqus?"
Eraqus could only communicate through sign language, and used his hands to say "The photo looks nice."
At that moment, their youngest daughter, Ty Lee entered the room. Even though she was only 3 years old, she could speak very fluently and intelligently.
"What's with the baby books?" Ty Lee asked.
"That's right." Natsu corrected "We've been meaning to tell you."
"Tell me what, Dad?" Ty Lee continued asking.
"Your father and I are planning on having another baby." Lucy answered.
"That's right, Ty Lee." Natsu replied "Very soon, you'll be having another brother or sister."
"You're having 'another' child?" Ty Lee continued asking "Okay, then, tell me when dinner's ready."
Ty Lee then walked out of the room seemingly calm, but then poked her head back in the room showing discomfort.
"What?" Ty Lee shouted in anger.
Later that evening, Leonardo was upstairs walking towards the bathroom and noticed that Zane was there looking into the mirror.
"What are you doing?" Leonardo asked.
"I'm going to see Selena later tonight." Zane answered.
"I see what's going on." Leonardo replied smirking "You're starting to fall for that girl, aren't you?"
"No, I'm not." Zane answered in denial "Do you know where Dad keeps his shaving equipment?"
"Zane, you're 14 years old." Leonardo replied "You don't even have facial hair yet. Don't tell me you're going to do what I think you're going to do."
"Come on, relax." Zane replied back "I'm going to be fine."
Back downstairs, Natsu, Lucy, Layla, and Eraqus were still downstairs when they heard Zane started screaming very loudly that it could be heard throughout the whole house.
"What the hell was that?" Natsu asked.
"Don't worry. I'll go check it out." Lucy answered.
When Lucy went upstairs, she went to check up on Zane. Lucy later talked with Zane while she was putting away Natsu's after-shave.
"What were you doing?" Lucy asked "You are too young to be using this stuff."
Lucy sniffed Natsu's after-shave to get a smell of it.
"You're right." Lucy commented "This stuff does sting. What were you using this stuff for?"
"Zane's going to see Selena Fullbuster tonight." Leonardo answered.
"Shut up, Leonardo!" Zane shouted.
"Leonardo, close the door." Lucy requested "I'm talking to your brother alone."
As Leonardo closed the door, Lucy and Zane continued their conversation.
"Zane, are you by any chance falling for Gray's daughter?" Lucy asked.
"No, I'm not." Zane answered in denial.
"Then why are you seeing her tonight?" Lucy continued asking.
"I don't know." Zane answered "I just want to. It's just that she has started to make me feel something that I haven't before and can't explain."
"It seems to me that you've begun to harbour romantic feelings for her." Lucy commented.
"Come on, Mom." Zane replied in a reluctant voice "I guess you could say that…I'm trying to figure that out."
"Have a good time tonight, Zane." Lucy replied back as she hugged him "And don't worry. I'm not going to tell your father."
Just like Juvia promised her daughter Selena not to tell Gray about her romantic endeavour, Lucy made the same promise to her son Zane not to tell Natsu. They were both keeping the secret for the same reason regarding the rivalry between Natsu and Gray.
Elsewhere in the Dragneel household, Ty Lee later began to talk to her sister Layla regarding her discomfort.
"Mom and Dad are having another baby?" Ty Lee asked "But I'm the baby. Why would they want to replace me?"
"Oh, come on, you're overreacting." Layla commented.
"I certainly am not overreacting." Ty Lee replied "I'm just making a point that I was here first. Technically, I was here fifth. If I'm no longer the youngest, I certainly won't get as much attention from them as I do right now."
"Listen, Ty Lee, our parents' plans for having another child show how much love they want to give and that does not mean they will give you any less." Layla explained.
"I wish I could believe you, but come on. I'm already the fifth child." Ty Lee replied back "I've worked hard to get enough attention as I can. Mark my words. I will not let them have another child."
Meanwhile, at the Fullbuster household, Selena was in her bedroom getting ready to meet with Zane. As soon as she finished curling her hair, her brother Terra entered the room.
"What's with the fancy getup?" Terra curiously asked.
"I'm finally going on a date with Zane tonight." Selena answered in an excited tone "What are you doing tonight?"
"I'm going to be meeting with Thorin Dreyar." Terra answered back.
"Tell me again why you're dating Laxus' son." Selena requested.
"He's actually one of the sweetest guys I know." Terra continued answering "Thorin just feels a bit intimidated, that's all. So, did you ask Zane out or something?"
"Actually, he asked to take me somewhere tonight." Selena answered "Right after we finished our wizard job and after we kissed."
"You kissed Zane?" Terra continued asking.
"Yes, I just had my first kiss with Zane Dragneel." Selena answered cheerfully.
"Well, that's unexpected." Terra commented.
"Come on, have you had your first kiss?" Selena asked.
"As a matter of fact, I have." Terra answered "I've had my first kiss a week ago with Thorin."
"Are you serious?" Selena asked sounding doubtful.
"Yes, Thorin and I have had our first kiss." Terra answered "He kissed me under a cherry tree and his lips tasted like scrambled eggs."
"I can't believe you've had your first kiss before I did, and at a younger age." Selena commented "Why are gay guys attracted to you?"
"You know, I've never figured that out." Terra answered "Well, I'm heading out."
As Terra was about to walk out of the room, Selena reminded him of something.
"By the way, Terra, you've forgotten something." Selena mentioned.
"What is it?" Terra asked.
"It's your clothes." Selena answered.
Terra then looked down and noticed that he was in his underwear. He then walked out of the room as Selena finished getting ready. Selena then walked down in the stairs in her favourite purple mini dress and curled hair. Her mother Juvia walked by and admired her beautiful appearance.
"Selena, you look beautiful." Juvia commented "I'm sure Zane will be impressed."
Gray suddenly entered the room curious as to what was going on.
"What's going on here?" Gray asked.
"I'm going to head out, Dad." Selena answered.
"Where are you going?" Gray continued asking.
Since Gray didn't know about Selena's feelings toward Zane, she tried to answer simply.
"I'm just going somewhere very important for me." Selena answered "That's all I can say."
"Anyway, be careful out there." Gray replied.
"I will, Dad." Selena replied back.
Selena then stepped out the door eagerly waiting for Zane. During that time, Terra came out of the house wearing his black jeans, white shirt, and white jacket.
"See you later, Selena." Terra greeted.
"See you later too, Terra." Selena greeted back.
As soon as Terra had left, Zane showed up right in front of Selena dressing as he usually did.
"Are you ready to go, Selena?" Zane asked.
"Yes, I am." Selena answered.
As soon as the two walked off together, Selena noticed that Zane had begun to hold onto her hand. Selena started to blush as she began to wonder where Zane was about to take her to.