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Lisanna's eyes were wide. The fading sound of wheels on the linoelium flooring behind her barely registered as she fought to keep the phone in her hand.

This was bad.

Natsu stewed. His mind tried desperately to convince him that what he thought he heard was, in fact, all a dream or a delusion or anything, really. He just had trouble wrapping his mind around it. Lucy had been there? Was he the reason behind her condition? Was in his fault? Why didn't she tell him? Why didn't she hate him?

How did he not know?

THat was what really bothered him. How could he not know that the wonderful Lucy Heartphilia was in his AP Chemistry class? Did they have other classes together? How did he not see her?

Lucy was silent infront of him as he pushed her along, only speaking to give directions. Her tone was different. Reserved, and shy. Suddenly a thought filled his mind. He remembered this voice. It had matured slightly since the last thime he'd heard it but he knew he had.

His History teacher Mr. Kellen had insisted he stay after school for tutoring, which he didn't want to do. He had had plans with Lisanna after school that day. Doing what he didn't remember, but it was something important.

When he got to the History room, Mr. Kellen was absent. The only other person was a petite blonde in aa baggy olive sweater and large glasses, pouring over a History book. She looked up when he entered, her eyes only slightly distorted by the glasses over them. She pulled them off quickly and stood just as fast, sputtering out a greeting. "U-um, Hel-llo, Natsu-san." She said nervously. "M-Mister K-Kellen asked m-me to tu-tutor you. If-f that's alright."

Her tone was the same as Lucy's now.

He had brushed her off. Saying something terrible, "I actually don't want any help. School is just twelve years of my life that I have to spend in a perpetual state of napping." His explanation didn't make sense, but he had hoped the nerdy girl would get the message. She clearly did as she began to tug at the hem of her sweater, pulling it over her hips and the band of her dark gray leggings. Her feet twiddled together nervously, the black flats squeaking slightly. She seamed fascinated by this, not lifting her gaze from them.

He stepped over to her, lifting her face. Her brown eyes were nervous, she obviously wanted to be here as much as she did. his hands returned to his sides when she began to hold his gaze on her own, albiet hesitantly. "I'm sorry," He said easily, one hand raising to the back of his head. "My name's Natsu by the way." He lifted a hand to shake and she flinched, odd.

Still eyeing his hand warily she nodded. "Yes, Natsu Dragneel. Your infamous around here, though I can't fathom why. You don't play sports, you're grades are too poor. You're not a leader, failing every class isn't a very good influence on others. I can only imagine your fame was gathered from petty fights among your small group of friends." Her gaze became stronger, "Or dating the head cheerleader. That in itself i the only logical conclusion I was able to arrive at. Incase you were wondering, my name is L-"

"Natsu!" A girly voice screamed from the hallway. "Where are you?"

"Well speak of the devil." The girl muttered. "There's your girlfriend now. I suppose you had plans, yes? Fine then. I need not worry myself over you anyhow. Have a good day Mr. Dragneel, give your girlfriend my regards." She flipped the History book closed with a snap and breezed past him. He was able to get a look at the book's title as she passed.

'The Complete Works of Shakespeare in Original Elizabethan'

The same textbook Lucy read from nightly and held a place of perpetual honor on her bedside table.

Damn.

Lucy's mind whirred as well. She couldn't believe it had come out. She'd known it wouldn't last forever, that he had a right to know. But she knew once he knew, he'd never be the same. He'd blame himself. That was a given.

She could barely handle his tears in general whenever he had the nightmare, but if those tears were for her? She'd break.

But it had gotten out. As she had known it would. THe question now was how to tell him? She couldn't just come out with it plainly. "Hey Natsu, you're the reason I can't and never will be able to hear! Here, have a cookie!" No! She shook the thought from her head, continuing on with the mission at hand. Shopping.

Nearly done, just a jar of tomato sauce. Whatever Mira thought she was going to do with all these random items she had not the slightest idea. Reaching for the glass jar she stretched her farthest, the vessel still just millimeters from her reach. She sighed. "Natsu," She said softly. She could feel her voice reverting to the mousy nerdlike tone she once held. She hated it. Natsu and the others had given her so much confidence, no need to waste that.

"Natsu I need help. Could you reach this jar for me?" Better, but still guarded.

Natsu's hand was soon on her shoulder, tracing it's wat down her arm and to her hand, feeling for the jar she had mentioned and grasping it easily. She took it from his hold. "Thank you."

He nodded, and returned his hands to the wheel chair's handle's, pushing her towards the checkout counter. She quickly loaded the basket onto the conveyor and tried not to wince too much at the cashier's innocent comment about what a cute couple the pair made. "You're such a nice boyfriend, pushing her around like that." She said smiling. She saw Natsu's face split in a feigned grin.

"You have no idea."

I'm so excited for this part I wrote this chapter, the last one, and a side story today. The side story really has nothing to do with the plot. If you guys wanna read it, let me know and I'll post it here.

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