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Chapter 3

Boring Classes and Interesting Pasts

Lucy's POV

I'm so bored! I'm in English class right now, my favorite because I love reading and writing. And the best reason: this is the one class I don't have Pinky in! So I don't have to worry about him distracting me in my favorite class.

But right now I'm just plainly bored because we were only reviewing something. These are the times when I wish Natsu was here. Not because I want to be with him! EW! But because it's a little more entertaining. I sometimes actually enjoy his company, things always gets interesting. Not because of the reason you're thinking! EW! I don't like him, period!

Now you might be wondering how in Earthland did we became like this. Natsu and I actually have an interesting past. We didn't always hate each other. Actually, the first moment we met, we hit it off great!

~Flashback: 10 years ago~

Little seven year-old Lucy Heartfillia clung to her mother's hand as they walked through the new, unfamiliar neighborhood filled with big houses. The Heartfillia family had just moved into this grand neighborhood of the rich. Layla Heartfillia, her mother, was especially ecstatic to move here because her childhood best friend lived here with her family.

"Mommy, I don't want to go," little Lucy pouted.

"Don't be shy, sweetie," Layla said. "My friend has a little boy about your age so you can have a new friend."

"But I don't want to meet him. He's probably mean and snobby like the other kids." Lucy never had real friends because her old neighborhood had kids that were all spoiled and snotty, unlike the sweet and kind Lucy.

"Don't worry, sweetie," Layla assured. "You'll like this one, trust me." She gave a little wink.

Her father, Jude Heartfillia, looked at his little daughter. "I'm sure he'll be a great friend to you."

Arriving at the front door steps, before Layla could even ring the bell, the door was slammed open. It revealed a royal blue haired woman with a fire red haired man standing next to her. "Oh my god, Layla! It's you! You're finally here! Please come in." the woman said ecstatically.

The Heartfillia family entered the grand house. "Grandine! It's been too long!" Layla and the woman embraced each other in a hug.

Jude stepped forward, "I'm Layla's husband, Jude. It's nice to meet you." He shook hands with the other man who also introduced himself, "The pleasure is all mine. My name is Igneel."

Grandine looked down at the little blonde currently clinging to her mother's leg. "And who might this little princess be?"

Lucy smiled softly when she called her a princess. Getting more confident, she stepped out a little. "I'm Lucy."

"Awww, Layla, she's looks just like you. So sweet," Grandine praised. "You know, my son is your age and I think you would be a great influence on him." She turned around to shout up the stairs and shouted in a fierce voice. "Natsu! Get down here!"

"Still as scary and demanding I see," Layla joked.

"You have no idea," Igneel sighed, earning him a smack in the arm.

A young boy came sliding down the stair rail. Lucy's eyes widened with amusement. It was amazing he didn't fall off considering it was a long way down and he was so little.

"How many times do I have to tell you not to slide down the stairs?" Grandine scolded when Natsu bounded towards his parents.

"That's my boy!" Igneel said proudly.

"A boy does have to always be excited and adventurous," Jude agreed, smiling at the boy.

Natsu saw the new guests in front of him and waved. He saw a little girl about his age. He gave her a big grin. "Hey!"

Lucy then noticed something. "Your hair is pink!"

Natsu pouted, "It's not pink! It's salmon! Get it right, will ya?"

Lucy giggled. This boy wasn't so bad, and he was funny. "I'm Lucy."

Natsu's face softened and he grinned widely again, showing off his sharp canines, "The name's Natsu. You wanna go play? The woods behind my house are awesome!"

Lucy smiled widely, "Okay!" He grabbed her hand and they ran out the back door. She heard her mom telling her to be careful and Grandine shouting at Natsu about something that if she got hurt, Natsu will not be able to watch TV for a week. But the two didn't seem to care as they laughed. ~~

I smiled at the memory of my first meeting with Natsu. It was a nice one. We were best friends. We are still best friends now but with more of an enemy part to it. Frenemies is the better term, but more towards enemies.

"What are you smiling about?" Juvia's voice interrupted my thoughts. She was sitting next to me.

I smiled and waved it off, "It's nothing."

"Oh really? Then why were you blushing a bit."

If there was a blush before, then that comment made me blush more. "It's nothing," I repeated and turned back to my desk. I was glad she decided to drop it. For now anyways.

My mind somehow resumed to my thoughts on Natsu and I. What happened to us, you may ask. I don't want to think about it.

I subconsciously reached up to touch the spot just below in between my collar bones. There was a bump underneath my shirt. I lightly traced it with my finger, creating a star shape.

Natsu's POV

I need a nap. It was so boring in this class. Well, every class to me is boring. But English class in particular because this is the only class Lucy's not in because we have different teachers. I need her. Not in that kind of sense. Ew!. I need her to entertain myself in pissing her off.

Why do I always piss her off, you ask? Simple: I hate her. But kinda like in a friendly way. I mean, it's better than hating her for real like actual enemies. It was once like that, but because we have friends that hang out with each other, we ended up with a "friendly" hate relationship, or at least as friendly as it can get.

I smiled, thinking back. I remember when I first met her when I was seven. We became immediate best friends for three years. Then after that, it all went downhill. But one of my favorite memories was Lucy's tenth birthday, only days before the whole incident happened.

~Flashback: 7 years ago~

"Happy Birthday, Lucy!" The Dragneel family suddenly appeared at the Heartfillia household. It was such a surprise visit. Lucy saw Natsu and immediately ran into his arms, giving him a hug. Natsu spun her around happily. "You remembered!"

"Of course we did. How couldn't we?" Natsu gave her his signature big toothy grin. He put her down and Lucy greeted Natsu's parents. This time, they bought Natsu's little sister, five year-old, Wendy. "Hi, Wendy!"

"Sissy!" Wendy said in a cute, high voice. Lucy was like a big sister to Wendy, and would call her that.

The kids played with each other as the adults talked. Eventually, it was gift opening time. Jude and Layla gave her an antique music box decorated with stars around the box and had a princess dancing in it that was passed down in the Heartfillia family. Igneel and Grandine gave her a piano music book since Lucy could play and loved the piano. Wendy gave her a stuffed white dog that they named Plue. It was adorable. And lastly, came Natsu's present, and it was Lucy's favorite.

"Here, Luce. Happy birthday." Natsu handed her a little pink box with a red ribbon messily tied around it. Lucy took the little box in her little hands and untied the ribbon. She gasped as she saw a beautiful necklace inside. It was a pink star charm on a glittery gold chain. In the middle of the star was a little diamond shaped like a heart. It sparkled in the light, producing tiny rainbow streaks.

"You like it?" Natsu asked hopefully.

"Like it? Oh, Natsu, I love it! Thank you so much!" Natsu took the necklace and put it on for Lucy.

While he was doing this, the grown-ups all looked at them with a loving expression. The mothers squealed. "They would look so cute together," Grandine said, dreamingly.

"Yes," Layla sighed. "I can just see them together in the future."

Igneel laughed, "Natsu practically begged me on his knees to buy that necklace. It's definitely one of a kind."

Jude grinned, "Just wait until these two finally realize it."

The families celebrated some more with cake and fun party games. Finally, it was getting late and the Dragneel's had to go home.

The adults were having a final conversation when Lucy dragged Natsu over to a corner. "Thanks again, Natsu. I wanted to give you something."

"Why?" he asked, confused. "It's your birthday so you shouldn't have to give me anything. And mine already passed. And Christmas isn't until like 5 months."

Lucy giggled, "Well I was going to give this to you for Christmas but that's too far away. Consider this as a thank you present." She took out her hands from behind her back and showed him a black dog tag on a silver chain. What's awesome about it is that it had a red dragon imprinted on it. Natsu's eyes widened when he saw the dragon, "Awesome dragon!"

"It reminded me of you," Lucy blushed a little. "You're last name Dragneel sounds like dragon so I thought of you." She placed it around his neck.

"Natsu! Let's go, son!" Natsu heard his father call him and inwardly groan. He turned back and gave her his grin. "Thanks, Luce. And happy birthday."

"I should be the one thanking. I'll see ya later, Natsu." Then Lucy did something that surprised little Natsu. She kissed him, on the cheek. Lucy pulled away giggling. She called out good bye to Grandine and Igneel and waved at him, then bolted upstairs. Natsu was left frozen in shock with a pink tint on his cheek. He just shrugged it off and smiled, excited to see her again the next day and every day after that.~~

"Hey, flame-brain, why are you kinda red?" I snapped my head to my right and saw the stripper smirking at me. I must've been blushing remembering that. "It's nothing, Popsicle. Get over it." I could see that stupid smirk getting bigger, as if he wasn't convinced. "It's nothing, alright?" I repeated. Gray put his hands up in surrender, but I knew he wouldn't let it go yet.

I leaned back in my seat and let out a sigh. I could feel the hard metal chain around my neck hidden under my scarf and the cold metal square against my chest under my shirt.

(A/N)- I hope you guys like the chapter! I think it's really cute how they're remembering their pasts. Speaking of which, this is the part that I am having trouble figuring out. Natsu and Lucy had something happened that got them to hate each other, as you know. I'm just trying to figure out what it is. I really hope I can figure out something because I would really like to finish this story for all of you. If you have any suggestions, please put it in the reviews and thank you! :)