Unnecessary comments by the author here. Heheheh. I'll introduce more into Natsu prob in the next chapter. And more of Lucy's classmates in Chapter 5. enjoy!

Chapter 3

Unknown's POV

I slowed down to a halt and kicked down my sidestand. The engine sputtered a little, tired from my aimless journey to find the school. The school campus loomed over me. I shuffled a little, to grab out my handwritten note.

1456 Guild Ave

I looked around, confirming my location. Once spotting the street name, I sighed in relief and ran a hand through my hair. Suddenly, I stopped, recalling the morning.

It's so ugly on you!

Immediately, my face turned sour, and I shook the blondie out of my mind. I needed to only concentrate on tutoring. And it was just for one day of swimming.

I scanned my surroundings again, only to find two students snuggling next to each other. The girl giggled as the boy played with her hair. Suddenly, I caught the girl's eye. She stared at me blankly while the boy noticed her sudden lack of attention. I bit my lips, trying not to laugh as I winked. She let out a goofy grin and blushed furiously. Her boyfriend saw me, glared and turned the girl's face back towards him.

Bemused, I locked my helmet onto the holder and swiped one leg over the motorcycle to stand. I whistled as I headed straight for school.

XXXXX Lucy's POV XXXXXX

"Sure, Gray. You ok?"

We both stared at each other with Mirajane humming cheerfully in the background. She seemed unaware of the circumstances.

"Uh…uhm…" He stumbled. And I couldn't get out what I wanted to say before.

"Lucy, here's your slip. Have fun at class!" She cheerfully gave me the excuse while we were still gawking at each other.

"Uh…THANKS MIRA BYE!" My face was red as I ran out of the nurse's office.

"WAIT LUCY!" I heard his voice, but I didn't bother turning back. I know I said to make it up to him…but not right now! I'm so sorry! I ran towards the rooftop as I heard pounding footsteps behind me. Wait he's following me! What the-!

"YOU RUN TOO FAST! SLOW DOWN!"

"NO!" I yelled back. Through the window panels, I saw some students who curiously glanced towards us as we ripped by. I needed to go up.

Finally, I reached the staircase with footsteps still resounding nearby. I sprinted up, taking two steps at a time and caught the door handle. I opened it and entered. I tried to shut it, but a force prevented me from doing so.

"LUCY! STOP! I WANNA TALK WITH YOU!"

"WELL TOO BAD! BECAUSE I'M NOT LETTING YOU!" No! Just let him in! I want to talk to him too!

"SERIOUSLY! I'M NOT GOING UNTIL YOU AT LEAST HAVE A 5 MINUTE TALK WITH ME!"

"WHAT ON EARTH DO WE TALK ABOUT THEN?!" Oh yea, I haven't thought about that.

"I DON'T KNOW? DINOSAURS?! UNICORNS?!"

"NO!" YES!

We were both panting. Only the door was a barrier in between us. My hair stuck out in various directions, and I felt beads of sweat run down my face. Grunting in frustration, I side-stepped and released the door, causing Gray to fall out from using so much strength.

"Do whatever you want," I hissed and walked towards the fence that barricaded the edges of the building. I heard him shuffle. I felt my face turn red a little since I was touched. He had followed me all the way to the rooftop.

I heard more shuffling. "Lucy…uhm…how are you?"

"Good." I monotonously said. GOSH DARN IT! BE MORE CHEERFUL! LIKE YAY GRAY! I'M SO AWESOME! LIFE IS AWESOME LIKE YOU!

He waited a few seconds, and then laughed. "Aha I see…" Stupid! You're supposed to say 'How are you?'!

"…"

"…Face me."

I immediately turned poker-face. This is embarrassing. I never talked to anyone like this besides Mirajane and my maids and servants…and maybe that pink guy. My legs quaked a little. I felt a hand rest on my shoulder.

"Lucy…face me."

Ok…what do I do? Be cool, Lucy. Don't be rude. "Fine you little prick. I'll turn around." God damn it! But I turned around, and I saw something I shouldn't have. "GRAY WHAT THE HELL! OH MY GOD!" I furiously blushed and ran to the other corner of the rooftop, covering my eyes.

"What? What are you—oh my god. I did it again." I heard shuffles and a zip. "Sorry, this is a habit. Didn't think I would do it all the way this time."

"How the hell is that a habit?" I retorted, even though I was still blushing. The image of that appeared again in my mind. I groaned.

"Uh...let's just say a grown woman taught me how to."

I whipped around and widened my eyes. "You..you had sex with a grown woman?!"

"How did you—OH NO! NO, THAT'S NOT WHAT I MEANT! I MEANT LIKE TUTOR! FOR SWIMMING LESSONS!" He blabbered, trying to clear up the misunderstanding.

I saw that he was still buttoning his shirt and turned around again. My face heated up, and I bit my lips. I'm actually having a conversation… I smiled a little.

"Sorry about that…aha…but I'mserious. I want you to be my friend."

My heart fluttered a little. And my fists slowly unclenched. "Why…?"

"..I don't believe in rumors. I think..you're a nice person.." I slowly turned back to him, and I raised my head to stare eye-level with Gray.

"…Why?"

"Just a gut feeling." He scratched his head and laughed.

I felt awful for verbally abusing him. Here, he was, trying his best to talk to me. Even though I'm a jerk. Suddenly, I felt like I had control of my words. "..Thank you, Gray.." And I managed a small smile.

He stopped laughing and stared at me. His hand dropped to his side. Oh god, what did I do? Did I say something wrong? Oh geez..Respond dude! You're silent!

My mouth suddenly snapped back. Crap. "What are you staring at, twerp?" I furrowed my eyebrows. NO! Geeezz….

My comment seemed to snap him back now. "OH NO! SORRY! I-I was just…" He looked down sheepishly. I'm so sorry, Gray!

"Well, if you're not going to do anything besides talking, get out." I plopped myself on the ground and crossed my arms, letting out a small hmph. Wahhh! I'm sorry!

"O-o-okay.." He turned around to my disappointment and wobbled a little while walking towards the door. I sat still until I heard the door close. I let out a small sigh. Sorry….

XXXXX Gray's POV XXXXX

"Sorry." I accidentally bumped into a few people, mostly girls. The lunch bell had rung, and people now crowded the hallways.

"It's ok, Gray." One giggled as I smiled apologetically. I headed for class A. But she was still on my mind. I walked, dazed at the encounter. Automatically, I turned corners and knew the directions subconsciously, and before I knew it, I reached my classroom.

"HEY GRAY! YOU'RE BACK, YOU COLD-HEARTED JERK!" Loke's voice came. "Let's join Gajeel and Jellal over there." He noticed my slight trance. "Oh, did you meet her?"

I nodded.

"What did she do? What happened? Did she punch you? Tell me the details!" He pestered me like a gossip girl. I ignored him.

"SO? What happened?"

"Her…" I began.

"Her? What?"

"…" I lowered my head and felt my face heat a little.

"What?! Tell me!"

"….Her smile is beautiful." I walked away with Loke staring at my back.