"Gray's really handsome," Mirajane commented as she drove home. "He got taller too didn't he?"
"Yeah, but everyone in school thinks he's a player." Lisanna noted to the eldest.
"He's going out with Juvia right?" Lucy asked and caught herself by surprise, so did the Strauss sisters.
"I thought they broke up," Lisanna blinked. "Ask your friend. You know, the one who drinks a lot?"
"She doesn't drink a lot and her name is Cana." Lucy defended her friend. "Plus she doesn't get drunk easily."
"Oh come on, Lucy. We all know she drinks a lot. That's why she lost her virginity during freshman year."
"Hey!"
"Both of you quit it!" Mirajane stopped the girls before the argument turns into something bad. "Lisanna, you're leaving tomorrow. Can't you give Lucy some peace of mind? Her dad just told us to take care of her!"
"You're right. I'm sorry."
"Sorry too Lisanna."
The two girls looked at each other with solemn look on their faces and knowing that they were genuinely sorry, they smiled and their smile turned into a grin.
"Now how about we pick up some food on the way home? I'm sure Natsu and Elfman are already preparing the plates for dinner."
After dinner, Lucy was standing by the balcony. Lisanna was leaving tomorrow and she's not sure if she's ready after all. When she was done helping out with packing, Lucy thought that she was prepared enough not to cry once she leaves. Natsu was quiet during dinner and he didn't meet Lisanna's eyes, when every once in a while she would look at him, but Natsu would end up shifting to Elfman and talk about something completely random. Mirajane already figured out what happened without any of them telling her what's going on, and she could only give a sad smile.
Natsu walked up from behind her. "Lucy, why are you out here? It's cold."
"I know, I was just looking at the stars."
He leaned over and crossed his arms. "How's the story you've been writing?"
Lucy looked at him, surprised. "You remember that I'm writing a story?"
"How could I forget? You slapped the shit out of me just to get my hands off it." Natsu laughed.
Lucy's face turned red. "Sorry, I didn't mean to."
"Relax, I was kidding." Natsu smiled then they both looked at the stars awkwardly. "So.. did... Lisanna tell you?"
"Yeah she did..."
Natsu clenched his hands into a fist then released the tension. "Can I... still come over?"
"Yeah, of course you can," Lucy smiled. "It's not going to change anything, Natsu. You're still welcome to the house."
Lucy felt herself melt when Natsu held her happily close to him. "Thanks, Luce. I don't want to lose my best friend."
With a pat on his back, Lucy hugs him back. "I'll always be your friend."