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Natsu yawned as he stepped into Lucy's room. Automatically recoiling as his shin colided with a low standing table. "Ouch," He hissed. "Lucy, are you here? You redecorated again, didn't you? I need help. Lucy?!" He sighed, reaching into his pocket to fish out the collapsable walking stick and waving it around, making a new mental map of the room layout.
The table was moved only about a foot to the left of its previous location against the wall. A painting hung above it, probably the resoning for the move. Other than that, no other changes were made so the rod was soon retucked away in his pocket.
Yawning once more he made his way slowly over to her bedside and rested a hand where her shoulder should have been. Keyword, should. His hand hit nothing but the soft fabric of her comforter, still tucked neatly into the mattress.
It was late, and although warning bells began to ring in Natsu's head, he succumbed to the heavy pull of sleep as he slid under the blankets, allowing the scent of his favorite blonde lull him to sleep.
Levy continued to entwine her fingers in Gajeel's dark hair as he snored lightly against her lap, his warm breath brushing against her knees, her book long since closed.
The door opened, catching her attention, and a shirtless Gray stepped in. "Hey, Levy." He said, glancing around the room. "Have you seen Lucy anywhere?" His voice was both curious and concerned, but she wasn't certain why.
Nodding, Levy signed to him, "Lu-chan went outside to see the stars. Like she always does when it's warm and clear." Her eyebrows lifted as Gray's face became more serious and nervous, his concern growing. "Alone!?" He shouted, not loud enough to carry too far, but loud enough to rouse Gajeel. He shifted on Levy's thighs, turning to bury his face in her stomach.
Levy started at this action, her jumping shaking him awake. Blinking he lifted himself to a sitting position, "What's the matter, shrimp?" He said groggily, "Somethin' the matter?"
Levy motioned to Gray, shrugging her shoulders. She honestly had no idea.
Gray cleared his throat, his nerves still present. "Lucy went off alone, right?" Levy nodded. "How long ago?"
Levy thought for a moment before signing, "About an hour or so. What's wrong? Lu-chan goes outside by herself all the time here of late. Why the worry?"
Gray seemed conflicted on an answer, mulling the words over in his mind before responding. "You know last week Lucy had a visitor," He started. Levy nodded, still confused. "Well that was a recruiter from some record company. He didn't do very well in the convincing but he did well to set Master on edge."
Levy motioned for Gray to continue and he did so, "Well he called back this morning, asking for Lucy's response to the contract."
Gajeel joined in. "What did bunny-girl have to say about it?"
Gray's concern was temporarilly replaced with a smug smirk. "She read the first page, and sent it up in flames."
"Lighter she got from Fire Breath?" Gajeel asked, slightly proud of the blonde. Gray nodded, his concern slowly returning to his features, "But when Master told the Bora guy of Lucy's disinterest in his proposal, he didn't seem to pleased. He asked to meet with Lucy once more and though Master refused he seemed determined to meet with her. Master sent me to find her."
Gajeel's face clouded a bit. "What record company did you say he was from?" His tone was dark and grim and his face showed the gravety behind his words.
Gray seemed a bit on edge with this question and answered almost immediately. "I didn't." He said, "But I believe he said he was from Phantom Records."
"PHantom, hm?" Gajeel reiterated. "Well then, Stripper Queen, I believe you may have a problem."
"How so?"
"Well, if your recruiter was from Phantom, bunny-girl may be in more trouble than you think."
"Mrs. Hearphilia." The man said once more. "I urge you to reconsider your position on our offer. I assure you you won't regret it."
Lucy snorted. She hadn't even bothered with the sophisticated persona and was instead playing the moody woman, demanding the moon and giving nothing. "I don't think so." She spoke, her voice was nasally and heavy with a thick, mush mouted accent she had heard many other heiresses using. "Your contract doesn't even include a unicorn clause. How am I to work without one? And there isn't even a wardrobe budjet. How am I to function without one? Do you expect me to buy my own clothes? Ha!"
Lucy leaned back into her chair and humphed. She was getting to him, she could tell. His smile was becoming more and more strained with her every word. "Of course," He said. "We will have our lawyers look into those... suggestions." He sighed.
"Jose," She said. "You know, you could always just let me go and then I would be off your back. You leave me alone, I leave you alone. A win-win really."
Jose chuckled. "Oh, Lucy." He said, "Why would I ever volentarily leave such a talent outside of my grasp? No, no, all of your demands will be taken into account and then executed to the best of our ability so long as you sign." He slid the paper over to her once more. "Here is the revised copy of the one we had you read. Please read over it and point out any flaws you see."
Lucy took the papers and flipped the folder open, immediately scowling. "Why is Gordon Ramsey my personal chef?! Have you seen him on Why not Martha Stewart of Alton Brown?! And why is Vera Wang my designer!? Quilted bags are sooo not my style!" She crumpled the page up and threw it at Jose's head, the wad bouncing off his nose harmlessly. She slid the folder back over to him and recrossed her arms.
"Try again."
Jose gripped his hands tightly together, restraining his tongue from lashing out his nasty thoughts. This girl was grating on his last nerve.
Lucy smirked as she watched him, this wouldn't take much longer.
Mother notified me of the probability of one of you readers coping my story for profit. You wouldn't do that... WOULD YOU!? I'll have you know I am friends with a black-belt in karate with slight sadistic tendencies.
Anyway, my school is out! Beach trip in a few days! Yay!