Previously
She's just here for a mission, a mission to return to him. But why can't she bring herself accept that? Why does she think that there's more to this than just a simple mission?
She's being sidetracked. She's confused. A big part of her still wants to do the mission and return to his side but another just wishes to spend her remaining days with Natsu.
And it was such a selfish thought.
Because she will leave Natsu in the end.
And 'he' might still be waiting for her return.
Chapter 11 (Forget Everything)A knock on the door snapped Lucy out of her thoughts. With a deep breath, she composed herself and stood up.
Yet, she didn't expect to see that person on the other side of the door though.
"G-Gajeel.", it came out as a whisper, her eyes widening a bit.
"Yo.", he nodded.
"Do you need anything Gajeel? Levy already went-"
"I'm not looking for shrimp. I'm here to talk to you. In private."
Lucy gulped at the seriousness of his voice but eventually nodded her head, opening the door a bit wider so as to let him enter.
Once inside, Gajeel didn't waste any time and talked.
"I know who you are."
"W-What are you talking about?"
"You know what I'm talking about."
"I don't know what you're saying Gajeel."
"You.. You're that blondie from years ago, who was attacked by drunks. My memory is a bit messed up but I know that I've met you before bunny girl."
Lucy released the breath she didn't know she was holding. So that's what he was talking about.
Wait..
"Bunny girl?!"
"Yeah. I used to call you that.", he said nonchalantly and she just sighed.
"Maybe we did meet before.", she said silently. He shrugged and stood up, turning to leave the room.
"Is that all you have to say?"
"No. I wanna say thanks."
"For what?", she scrunched up her brows.
"For everything.", he grabbed the doorknob and took a deep breath.
"Hey bunny girl.. what does heaven looks like?", he said then twisted the knob and left, leaving Lucy to gape at his retreating back in shock.
She felt her legs turn Jell-O and all she could do was slump on the floor, her mouth slightly open with her eyes wide as saucers.
"How.. What?", she mumbled but started to panic the moment golden patterns appeared on her arm. The next thing she knew, a heavenly light engulfed her. She turned around and desperately looked for something other than the light.
"How are you child?", she spun towards the direction of the voice and her eyes widened on the seeing the owner of the voice.
It was the same short old man..the Principal of Fairy High. The Master who talked to her in heaven!
He was in a cross-sitting position on a cloud that was freely floating in the air. He had his usual kind smile on his face.
"Master.", the blonde whispered as her heart pounded against her chest.
Was this the end for her? Does this mean she can't do the mission anymore because someone found out about her?
"Ah. What was that saying again? The mind forgets, but the heart doesn't, was it?" Lucy nodded, not finding any courage to speak.
"The heart's really powerful don't you think? And so is the power to believe. And I guess that we should have expected that somebody will know sooner or later. They indeed loved you so much.", he continued on, and the blonde couldn't stop herself as tears fell from her eyes.
She crouched down on the ground as she felt afraid. So afraid that she felt that this was the end for her.
The cloud Makarov was sitting on disappeared and he swiftly landed next to blonde. He touched her chin and raised it a little to meet her gaze.
"Why are you crying child?"
"I.. Is.. Can I still.. "
"There's no need to cry Lucy.", he said softly and Lucy gathered her courage and stopped crying.
"You are very brave, child. You always were.", he said with a smile.
"The mission will still continue Lucy. You'll remember them, and it's not impossible that they'll remember you too. And although I said that, you can't really tell them about it unless they ask.", he placed a hand on his chin and thought hard.
"This is also very important Lucy. They might remember who you are; it's one of the consequences of the flashbacks. But you must be careful. If someone who knew about you, started telling the others about it, we have to erase their memories of you and take you back as well. I'm sorry Lucy, but we have no choice."
She gulped. She must be more careful. She fidgeted with the hem of her shirt.
But why would they remember her easily? It was impossible unless..
"Master, this thought have been lingering in my mind for a while.. but are they.. Do I.. know them before?", she said while looking at Makarov in the eye.
She honestly, doesn't know what answer she'd like to hear.
"You didn't just know them Lucy. They were your Nakama…your family."
Her breath hitched in her throat.
What?
"T-They are?", she whispered.
Makarov nodded. She suddenly looked at Makarov as she remembered what she had been itching to ask him when they first met on Earth.
"W-What about you Master? What are you doing at Fairy High?" Makarov smiled at her question.
"I'm the principal of that school my dear."
She stared at the old man. Not satisfied with his answer, yet she couldn't bring herself to ask more.
"I'm also the grandfather of a very special child. And I'm on my mission to bring him back to where he belongs."
"So, I'm not the only one?"
"Of course not, child. We all have our own.. unfinished businesses."
She nodded at him and became frantic as a thought crossed her mind.
"Wait! What about my parents?"
"That's for you to find out Lucy. Good luck child."
And with that, she found herself in a familiar room. She looked around and remembered that she was on a vacation.. a vacation with her previous nakama.. her previous family.
She doesn't know what to feel, but she does know that her heart is pounding loudly in her chest. They.. They are her nakama and family, well, at least used to be.
What about her parents? What happened when she was still alive? Did they hate her?
Is that why she wasn't with them? Or are they dead too?
But what struck her the most was that she was actually with her family all this time.
'I guess that explains the flashbacks.'
She can't believe that she didn't notice it before.
Their familiar faces. The way her heart always clenched whenever she was near them. That longing in her heart. For all of them. It was because she was their family.
She can't deny that she's excited and happy to be given the chance to be with them again. But she also feels so devastated that she'll leave them soon. That thought hurts her so much that she wanted to cry.
She wanted to ask what she did before, to receive this kind of torture.
To be with the one you love, but leave them soon anyway.
Yet, she knew that it wasn't anyone's fault.
It was a bittersweet feeling. But for now, she wanted to be happy. She wanted to stay positive. She was lucky and at the same time, very unlucky.
Unlucky, because she'll leave them soon. And lucky, because she's been given the chance to be with them again.
Even if it was short-lived…
"Lucy! What took you so long? The strawberry cake here is sooo good."
Lucy smiled as she quickly made her way towards Erza. She was holding a plate of strawberry cake and there were stars in her eyes.
The blonde felt so excited and happy that she flung herself on Erza's neck and hugged the scarlet-haired woman. Erza was surprised at her sudden hug but she didn't hesitate to hug her back. The scarlet-head's heart tingled a little; a light feeling in her chest.
"Erza.. ", the blonde mumbled and Erza smiled.
"Hey, why are you only hugging Erza?", piped the petite bluenette who was pouting a little. Lucy laughed and gestured for her to join the hug, and somehow, Juvia and Cana who was watching them joined the hug too.
"Free hugs!", Cana shouted.
"Juvia wants to hug too!"
They group-hugged with smiles and laughter lingering the air.
The boys soon arrived and noticed the commotion.
"Hey! Let us join the hug too!", Natsu whined as he pouted a little. The boys smiled, even Gajeel. The girls laughed and opened the circle so the boys could join.
"Don't you dare touch somewhere inappropriate.", Erza warned before they joined.
"Y-Yes ma'am!"
Lucy laughed and felt warm at heart.
She was given the chance to be with her family again.
She'll leave the future and heartache for a later time. For the time being, she'll forget that she was actually dead. She'll forget that she has to leave soon. She'll forget about the fact that she has to part with them again, someday.
She laughed when Erza bumped Natsu's and Gray's heads together for arguing while hugging.
She's with her family now, and that's what matters.
She felt complete..
For now…she wants to live in the moment…enjoy every moment she has with her nakama…
Her family…
After their little scene earlier, the group filled their stomachs and rested a little. They all agreed to Levy's plan on swimming, so some of them went back to their rooms to change clothes.
Lucy hummed in delight while sipping on the straw.
Erza was right, the strawberry shake here is good too.
Erza and Levy went to the booths to check out some of their souvenirs and maybe rent a banana boat or some jet-ski. The blonde, on the other hand, was waiting for them by the outdoor pool in the hotel, her feet slightly touching the water.
"Yo."
She jumped a little at the sudden voice and turned around to look at the source.
"Gray.", she smiled.
Gray returned the smile and sat next to her by the pool.
"What brings you here?", she asked while placing the empty glass beside her.
"Uhm, how do I say this.. Lucy, do you know me?", he asked while awkwardly scratching the back of his neck.
"You're Gray.", she said with a small smile on her face.
"No! Not that. I mean, do you know me? Like before? Argh, why is this so difficult?!"
Lucy pursed her lips. She knows what Gray is talking about, would it be bad to tell Gray about it? She took a deep breath then stared at the sky.
"Gray.. it's fun to live right?"
"Y-Yeah."
"I wish I could live too, but you know.. I'm happy for this chance.", she smiled.
"Lucy.. ", he said; his voice cracking. He ruffled his hair as he closed his eyes. He took even breaths, trying his best to take in everything she said.
Was it really possible? For somebody who's dead to come back.
He shivered when he suddenly realized the implications of her question.
"You're gonna leave again?"
"Yes, maybe, I don't know. All I know is I'm back.. for now."
"What about Natsu?"
"I.. don't know. I don't know Gray but I wanna forget everything. I'm going to enjoy this day. Can you give me at least that Gray?"
"I.. I understand Lucy. But please, I wanna talk about this later."
Lucy looked at him and smiled.
Gray returned the gesture and stood up. He offered a hand to her which she gladly took.
"I honestly still feel so freaked out about this, but I sure am happy to see you again Lucy."
"Thanks Gray."
"Uh, and Lucy.. "
"Yeah?"
"Welcome home."
"I'm home."
She smiled, a genuine one.
She was home, at last.
And also because, Gray fell into the pool because Natsu 'accidentally' pushed him, while Juvia drooled over how a wet Gray is so perfect, Loke pushed a cackling Natsu into the pool before jumping in himself, Cana cheering them on while drinking her booze before jumping in herself as she dragged Juvia along with her, Levy pushing her into the pool while laughing her ass out; which was short-lived because Gajeel picked her up and jumped into the pool, and all boys getting out of the pool to toss Erza and Jellal into it..(which of course earned a bump on their heads from Erza after)
All of those were proof that she was home…
"Now my shirt is soaked too.", Levy said while pouting a little.
After laughing, playing at the pool and almost drowning each other (boys mostly), the group decided to change location and go to the beach.
The girls decided to set up their food and towels in a hut, ignoring the boys who were having a sand castle contest.
"Is that a clam? I knew you were gay ice princess!"
"It's called design, flame-head! And what's that? Seaweeds? Seriously, no princess would want to live there!"
"It's a dragon's nest, you stupid ice block!"
"We're making sand castles fire-breath! Why would you put a dragon's nest in a castle?!"
"Because a dragon should be with the princess, popsicle! Who would want some pansy prince!"
"That's so stupid!"
"What did you say popsicle?!"
At that moment, Gray and Natsu were head-butting each other with veins popping on their head.
"You wanna go ash for brains?"
"Whenever you're ready snowflake!"
And of course, Gajeel and Loke soon joined in their brawl when the two accidentally destroyed their sand castle while Jellal just sighed at their childishness.
"Aren't we going to stop them?", Levy worriedly asked.
"Nah. Just let 'em be.", Cana replied, wincing as they heard a loud crash.
"Juvia thinks Gray-sama looks so cool while fighting.", the bluenette said as she hugged a piece of cloth.
"Juvia, is that Gray's trunks?", Levy asked with wide eyes.
"Yes, Levy, Juvia has Gray-sama's boxers. Juvia has it, not love rival.", Juvia said while glaring at Lucy who was busy applying some sunscreen on her arms; Levy sweat-dropped at this.
"I don't wanna ask about it anymore."
"Gi hee.", Levy jumped at the sound behind her.
"Gajeel!"
"Yo, shrimp!"
"I told you, it's Levy!"
"Whatever."
"Juvia thinks that Gajeel-kun should be more.. honest with himself. Just like Gray-sama!", she said with dreamy eyes.
"Crazy woman.", he grunted but quickly helped Levy in carrying the tray of food.
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"Lucy!", Natsu enthusiastically shouted.
"Natsu.", she smiled at him before proceeding to apply sunscreen on her legs.
"Lucy, what were you talking about with ice princess earlier?"
She froze at his question but immediately relaxed and smiled.
"It's a secret.", she said and Natsu pouted. Lucy laughed as blush crawled up her cheeks. She then removed the towel around her neck and passed the bottle to Natsu.
"Please help.", she said with a smile.
Natsu grunted then looked away, trying to fight the growing blush on his cheeks. He didn't notice it before but Lucy was already in her swimsuit.
It was a white two-piece swimsuit that had light pink flowers on it. She had a serene smile on her face as she waited for him to grab the bottle of sunscreen. Drops of water trickled from her wet hair, down her perfect body.
He felt blood quickly rushing to his cheeks.
Man, is it just him or is it getting hot here?
"S-Sure.", he said and took the bottle.
Lucy smiled and turned around. She grabbed a fistful of her blonde hair and placed on one side of her shoulder. Natsu gulped when his eyes landed on her porcelain skin.
He sat next to her and started applying the sunscreen on her back, focusing on taking even breaths to make his blush go away.
Lucy on the other hand, was staring at a distance. She said that she'll forget everything but how could she when all she could think about was how she'll never be able to experience any of this after?
She wanted to stay.
She wanted to be with them so badly.
It makes her think what the cause of her death was. She wished that it was meaningful. She wished that it had a purpose. She wished that it was worth all the pain she was feeling right now, cause honestly this pain is slowly killing her again and again.
"Ne, Natsu.", said Lucy while hugging her towel.
"Yeah?"
"When.. When this is all over.. D-Do you think I'll.. ", she trailed off; unable to finish her question.
She heard shuffling from Natsu's side and the next thing she knew, he was in front of her. Tipping her chin so he'll look at him. And only him.
"Luce.. ", he started; his voice low and firm.
Lucy stared at his onyx orbs. She could just get lost in those dark orbs of his forever.
"Can you promise me one thing?"
She nodded, not trusting her voice. He moved his hand and cupped her cheeks; Lucy unconsciously leaned into his warm touch.
"Forget everything.. ", he whispered, his thumb brushing a lone tear that escaped her eyes.
"Just for this day, don't cry, and be happy. Don't think of the future. Don't think about what'll happen. Think of me, think of our friends. Just.. think of us. After this, get ready, because we'll challenge fate together.", he grinned, and Lucy found it hard not to return it.
"But for now, I want you to be happy Lucy.", she was teary-eyed, not because of sadness, but because of her new found hope. She laughed and threw her arms around Natsu's neck.
She was right. Natsu is her angel.
"Oii, stop the PDA already you two. Let's swim!", Cana called while laughing.
Lucy broke the hug while Natsu grinned at her. The pink-haired offered her his hand.
"Come on."
She placed her hand on top of his.
"Yeah."
Loke didn't know how he ended up in this situation.
One minute he was casually walking along the beach, and the next thing he knew, he was surrounded by his girlfriends and exes.
Not that he was complaining.
Beautiful girls in bikini chasing after him is always good thing, except when they have the intention to either kill you or rape you.
He soon found himself turning towards the back of the building. His chest heaving as he tried to catch his breath. He put a hand over his mouth as he heard footsteps coming near him.
"Where is he?"
"I don't know."
"Why are you chasing after him anyway?"
"I'm his girlfriend."
"What do you mean you're his girlfriend? I'm his girlfriend!"
"What? No! I am, you bitch!"
"I'm gonna kill that man! Because of him my boyfriend and I broke up!"
"That cheater! How dare he use me!"
He sighed and ran a hand through his hair.
He was so lucky to be able to escape them. He quickly turned when he heard the opening of a door, ready run once again once things get worse. Though, he stopped, mouth agape and eyes wide as saucers, as he saw who exited through the door.
"Aries?"
The pink-haired woman turned to look at him. She froze, unable to utter a single word. The wind blew past them but they didn't care. Their eyes were locked and time seemed to stop for them.
"I think I heard someone there!", said a voice, snapping the both of them out of their trance.
Loke cursed when he heard footsteps coming towards their direction, and without thinking, he grabbed the girl's wrist and dragged her off to who knows where.
"L-Leo!", Aries sputtered.
He stiffened at the name but continued to run anyway.
He found her. He found Aries.
"Damn! I'll explain later okay?", he said as he continued to run. He only stopped when the girl suddenly pulled back her wrist and escaped his hold. He looked at her, dumbfounded at her reaction.
Aries looked down and held her wrist; unable to bring herself to meet his gaze.
"I'm sorry, but I believe that you have made things clear between us before. There isn't a reason for me to follow you Le- Loke-san. I'm sorry."
He was stunned. Leo was a nickname she gave him long ago. It was special. He didn't know that it would hurt him badly when she decided to call him by his real name.
She quickly left, and he regretted not saying a thing. He regretted letting go again. He regretted not talking to her and fixing things between the two of them.
What was she doing here anyway? Did she find great friends? Is somebody taking care of her?
He cursed and looked at the sky. He saw the fluffy clouds and the bright rays of the sun. He lifted his hand and shielded his eyes. He wished that it was night. That way, he could at least get some strength from the stars both him and Aries loved so much.
The stars that connects the two of them..
Because he hated himself so much for being the coward he is.
Levy laughed as Natsu and Gray had another swimming contest; that of course led to another series of drowning and brawls.
She sighed happily. For her, this is one of their best trips. Maybe it's because she feels like they were finally complete.
Her eyes landed on Lucy who was being dragged by Natsu; they both had smiles on their faces.
She watched as Natsu suddenly halted and turned, causing Lucy to crash into his chest. He laughed and said something in the blonde's ear (And Levy wished that she knew what it was because Lucy's embarrassed reaction was so priceless). Levy sighed once again at this.
She was so happy to see that her friends are happy. She was so happy that she couldn't help, but cry.. again. She quickly whipped her tears away before someone notices, before staring at the tears lingering on her fingers.
Who was Lucy? Why does she feel so attached to her? Why does she feel like, she knows her? Why?
And it's not only her. She also noticed the others staring at her sometimes. Gray, Juvia, Erza and even Gajeel were staring at her, looking at her closely as if examining her.
She wanted to confront Lucy. She wanted to ask who she really is. But she was afraid because something inside her told her that the moment she asks, Lucy will leave.
That the blonde will keep her distance from her.. from everyone. And she really doesn't want that.
She'd rather be curious forever and enjoy having her around rather than satisfying her curiosity and pushing Lucy away.
But that doesn't mean she'll stop thinking about it. Maybe she should investigate. But not now, not when everyone is happy.
Not when she is happy.
Maybe someday.. Maybe someday, she'll finally have her answers.
She just hopes that the answer she's looking for will make everyone happy.
"Juvia is so happy today!", the bluenette enthusiastically said as she dipped her feet in the ocean water.
Her and Gray were walking along the shoreline, the waves lightly tapping on their bare feet.
"Yeah. I can see that.", Gray smiled.
"Juvia wishes that every day was like this."
"I'm wishing for that too.", Gray whispered and Juvia's eyes softened as she looked at him.
"Gray-sama.. Juvia knows that she isn't really the perfect person for Gray-sama.."
"Juvia what are yo-"
"And Juvia knows that she can't compare to Gray-sama's light, but Juvia wants to tell Gray-sama that she'll always be by his side. That she'll always be there when he's sad, mad or happy. Juvia.. Juvia loves Gray-sama."
Gray's heart skipped a beat.
His eyes widened a little, though he can't bring himself to tear away from her eyes. Her beautiful blue orbs that was always so honest, sincere, and always, full of love.
Juvia smiled, her hair flowing in the wind and for Gray, she looked so beautiful there, like she belonged in the ocean.
How many times had Juvia confessed her love to him? And how many times had he shot her down?
Juvia was brave. She always says what she feels and she's always fighting for it.
And while he was running and feeling guilty of something he couldn't control, there she was, always two steps behind; ready to catch him when he falls. While he was building walls around himself, there she was, standing beautifully, waiting for him to finally open up to her.
He was such a fool.
But still, he couldn't just change so suddenly. He was still scared. He had built this wall for years and he can't just tear it down and open up for Juvia.
No, life isn't as easy as that.
Juvia loves him.. so much. So much that he could just imagine her taking a bullet that was aimed at him.
He could imagine her smiling even as she fell off a cliff; if it just meant she saved him. Juvia was like that. She was so selfless. And he doesn't think that he deserve her.
He looked at Juvia who was still smiling at him. Her face glowing and her dark blue eyes telling him how much she loves him.
How can he deserve her? He stopped walking and looked at Juvia. He took a shaky breath and held her hand.
"Juvia.. "
"Ah, no. Gray-sama, don't give Juvia that look. Juvia loves Gray-sama, but she isn't forcing Gray-sama to love her back."
She said with a genuine smile making Gray's grip on her hands tighten.
"But, Juvia wants Gray-sama to know that she will be giving him her best shot. Juvia will make Gray-sama love her, so get ready Gray-sama."
He froze at what she said, and laughed.
This girl, this girl just keeps on surprising him.
Just when he was about to give up, just when he had convinced himself that he didn't deserve her, there she goes; telling him that she will make him love her. He tugged on her hands and pulled her in for a hug.
Really, she didn't need to try so hard. He was on the edge of the cliff anyway, and soon, he'll fall for her.
"You've been pretty helpful Gajeel.", teased the petite blue-haired girl.
Gajeel scowled at her. (Well, at least tried hard to do so.) Here he was, passing up on the chance to beat Salamander into a pulp and instead, helping the shrimp set a few things up and this is what he gets?
A kiss would have been a much better thank you than her teasing. Though, he must admit that he liked seeing her smile like that.
"Gajeel?"
"Yeah?"
"Why do you keep on glancing at Lu-chan?", he stopped for a moment then shrugged.
"Don't know what you're talking about shrimp. I ain't looking at bunny girl."
"Bunny girl? Can't you like, call people by their real names?"
"Why? Do you badly want me to call you by your name too, Shrimp?", he asked while grinning mischievously.
"W-What?! N-No!", she sputtered; red faced from obvious embarrassment.
"I'm just saying that it's more proper to call people by their names!"
Gajeel raised a brow at her explanation then took a step closer to her.
"Proper? You know I don't do proper, shrimp.", he took another step, red eyes locked with the bluenette's brown ones. He grinned, and she blushed at their closeness.
"Ah! I forgot to get the paper cups for the drinks! I'll be back!", she said fast and quickly ran back to the hotel, trying to stop the growing blush on her cheeks.
She placed her hand on her chest and the feeling of her racing heart made her happy and scared at the same time. How can one man affect her like that?
"Gajeel..", she whispered with a smile as she went to get the paper cups she 'forgot'.
"Here's Levy! Now all we need to do, is wait for that playboy.", Cana said as Levy approached the group. The bluenette was holding some paper cups making Cana raise a brow at her.
"What's going on?", Levy asked.
"Sweetie, have you forgotten that we have cups under the table?", she asked while raising a brow at Levy, who was smiling sheepishly at her.
"Oh. Hehe. I forgot Cana.", Cana raised her brow higher at this but decided not ask further.
"So, what are you guys doing?", the bluenette asked as she noticed all of her friends standing near the hut.
"We rented some jet ski remember? We all agreed to go on one now, we're just waiting for Loke to arrive.", Erza piped up, excited at the idea of some competition that will surely come.
"Here's Loke."
"What are you guys doing here?"
"We're gonna go jet skiing!"
"Suuure. Alone?"
"Nope! By pair.", Cana said with a devilish smirk.
"Juvia wants to be with Gray-sama!", Juvia said while holding Gray's arm.
"Lucy's with me.", Natsu said while pulling Lucy closer to her.
"What about you're motion sickness?" The blonde worriedly asked.
"Troia.", he grinned.
"Oh."
"If you insist then I'll go with you shrimp."
"I never said anything.", the smaller bluenette sweat-dropped.
"And I'll go with Mr. Playboy here, so Erza and Jellal can go together."
"I don't think that's necessary.", a blushing Erza mumbled but didn't protest further. Cana grinned widely at this then raised a suspicious-looking bottle.
"Well, what are we waiting for? Let's gooo!"
"Aye Sir!"
The jet skiing went on normally, at least as normal as it could get.
Erza and Jellal were awkward as ever, Loke was trying to woo Cana. (Who chose to ignore him in favor of drinking her beer.) And of course, Natsu, Gray and Gajeel, had took it on themselves to race around the island thus resulting in Lucy and Levy to be scared out of their wits. (And Juvia using the opportunity to cling tighter to her shirtless Gray-sama.)
Of course, it lead to Lucy almost strangling Natsu to death the moment they fell into water but her anger immediately vanished the moment Natsu flashed her a very wide grin.
"That was so fun Luce!", he shouted, and Lucy would later claim that her cheeks definitely didn't turn hot the moment she took in his appearance.
She didn't say a thing. She just stared at him. Entranced with his smile and lost within his eyes. She didn't know when her hands wrapped around his neck, but she did know that she had the greatest urge to hug him that moment.
And so she did.
"Something wrong Luce?", he asked worriedly, an arm wrapping around her waist while trying to keep both of them afloat, "Were you that scared? I'm sorry if I got carried away.", he said worriedly.
But Lucy shook her head, "No. That's not it, it's just that, I'm really happy to be with you Natsu."
He smiled and unconsciously pulled her closer.
"Me too Luce… me too."
"So what's next on our list?", Levy asked after their group met up again after a banana boat ride. The girls were all sitting inside the hut while the boys, except Loke (who was too busy flirting) and Jellal (who was as quiet as ever), were engaged in a heated argument over who won the previous races in jet ski and banana boat.
"How about surfing?", Cana suggested.
"Ah no, the waves aren't that big around here, Cana. Besides, none of us know how to surf anyway.", Levy explained to Cana who just shrugged.
"Well, why don't we play beach volleyball?", Erza suggested which earned nods of approval from both boys and girls.
(And later earned horrified looks from Levy and Lucy as they learnt just how competitive their friends can be.)
"I'm sooo tired.", Levy whined before plopping on the bed. She was already in her pajamas and Lucy was sitting across her while drying her hair.
The group decided to eat after a game of beach volleyball (which didn't end up well as the boys started brawling that resulted in Erza to incapacitate them all) then played a few more games before deciding to retreat to their rooms.
"Yeah, but it was fun.", Lucy said, a smile softly gracing her lips.
"I agree. It was more fun with you here.", the bluenette added. Lucy didn't reply and just smiled.
"Lu-chan, can I ask you a question?"
"Sure Levy-chan."
"How did you meet Natsu?"
Lucy froze.
She can't help ponder how she and Natsu met before…when she was still alive.
"I met him in the park playground."
"Really? What happened next?", Levy scooted closer to her while hugging some pillows. She looked very eager and without a doubt waiting for some sappy romance to happen.
"We just talked I guess.", the blonde shrugged while Levy raised a thin brow.
"That's it? You just talked and you fell in love?" Lucy blushed hard at this.
"W-Wha? No! Levy-chan!", she shouted, embarrassed by the whole situation.
"Haha! You should have seen your face Lu! Haha! Come on, spill!", Levy enthusiastically said.
"T-There's nothing more to say!" She said which is sort of true.
She told Natsu she was an angel, showed him her wings and he left her to think. Not that she could say the last part with Erza in the vicinity. Mavis knows what the scarlet-head will do to Natsu when she learnt he just left the blonde in the park all alone that night.
"Awww, you're no fun Lu!"
"W-Well, why don't you just tell me about you and Gajeel then?"
Now it was Levy's turn to blush, and Lucy knew that it was the perfect comeback.
"Ooohh girl talk!", Cana said plopped down on the bed next to Lucy.
"Juvia wants to join too!"
"I guess some girl talk is nice."
And soon, the night ended with Lucy, Levy and Erza blushing madly with Cana's lewd comments and Juvia's detailed description on how she will ravish her Gray-sama. They so didn't need the horrifying image of Juvia raping Gray in their heads.
Later that night, not getting any sleep, Lucy got up to head out of their room.
Her hand on the door knob, she smiled when she turned to take a look at her sleeping friends.
A contented sigh escaped her lips as she turned the knob and headed out for a night stroll.
It's late again, sorry!
I'm a bit pressed for time. Sorry, I can't reply to your wonderful reviews today. It's already late here and I have school tomorrow, and I'm not really excited. *sighs*
I'll try to reply to them tomorrow though so I'll probably repost this chapter together with my replies. But, thank you for the reviews, I appreciate each and every one of them.
Also, I just uploaded this using my phone so I'm sorry for any mistakes.
QUESTION NO. 6
What's your favorite food?
- Lasagna, french fries (though it's not really french xD), pizza and cheesecake.
I hope you liked this chapter! Don't forget to leave me some lovely reviews! Your reviews always makes me happy and motivated. Haha. See you on the next chapter!