The Red String of Fate

by Craycraynalufan

I, Lucy Heartfillia am the nerd of the school. One day I saw a red thread around my finger that is connected to, Natsu Dragneel. What am I going to do I don't even like him, because for all I know this string is the red string of fate. Does this mean I am really fated to be with him?

2. Chapter 2

I do not own Fairy Tail only the awesome Hiro Mashima does.

Huge shout out to these amazing people who reviewed, favorited or followed me on my third fanfiction The Red String of Fate:

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Italics= Thoughts

Chapter 2

~The Next Day~

Lucy (POV)

"Oh no I'm going to be late to my first class! Damn that stupid alarm clock. Shit I used foul language! I did again! Can this morning get any worse?!" I muttered to myself as I ran down the hallway. I was going to make it until I suddenly crashed into something very hard. Oh my gosh did I bump into a wall?! But why is it so bumpy though!

"Umm you can get off of me now. Unless you want feel a bit more," the mysterious person spoke out. Embarrassed I obeyed their wish and fixed my glasses to get a better visual. I was shocked out of my mind, I had slammed into Natsu Dragneel.

"I do not! Besides you were in my way," I said blushing.

"Whatever you say Luigi," Natsu teased and walked off acting like he's so cool.

"It's Lucy for goodness sake! How many times do I have to tell you!" I shouted, as my face grew redder. Humph the nerve of this guy. It was obviously his fault and he didn't even say sorry to me.

I suddenly saw a red string was attached to one of Natsu's finger and his red string was connected to my finger as well. That's weird. Maybe my eyes are still blurry after the crash. I quickly wiped my glasses clean and wore it back on to make sure I was not imagining things. When I looked back again, the red string was gone. What was that all about? Well no time to dwell on it I have to get to class.

~Lunch~

I immediately went up to the roof with my bento in my hand. I don't sit anywhere else at lunchtime because I don't have any friends but its not like I need any. That's a lie too but I can't help it if nobody will take me in since I'm the "nerd" after all. But what I didn't know was that a bunch of girls were there waiting for me.

"Oh look here, the nerd finally decided to show up" one girl said.

"Yeah!" the second girl agreed.

I was about to turn around and leave when one of the girls grabbed my shirt and threatened me, "Hey you, you're not leaving just yet. I warning you here nerd Natsu is ours and if we see you touch him or go near him again we will make your days here a living hell for you!"

After that confrontation, they all started to push and kick me around like I was a piece of trash that needed to be dealt with. I was so numb everywhere once they were done with me and I wanted to cry but I had to be brave. It wasn't the first time that I had been bullied but this was the 20th time I've been beaten for getting close to Natsu Dragneel. That's why I've been avoiding Natsu every time I see him so that I could I see less of them. Most of you must think I'm pathetic and think why I didn't punch them back. Well that's because I don't like settling problems with violence like many of you do.

During the beating, I'd lost my appetite so I put the lunch back in my locker to save it for home.I also had to clean myself up since I didn't want the teachers or anyone to question me. As I left the restroom, I thought I sensed someone watching me but I just thought my mind was still playing tricks with me. I kept walking and continued to attend all of my remaining classes.

~Home~

"I'm home!" I yelled again but there was also no reply. No one's home, at least they don't have to see me in this condition. So I finish my bento that I was supposed to eat at school and took a shower. Plus, I had to add some ointment and some bandages to these wounds. Once that was over, I finished all my homework but then the scene with Natsu and the red string came to mind. I was very tempted to know what that meant so I searched online. I typed in: the red string.

A lot of red strings pop up but one of them fitted in my situation. It said:

The Red String of Fate, also referred to as the Red String of Marriage, and other variants, is an East Asian belief originating from Chinese legend. According to this myth, the gods tie an invisible red cord around the ankles of those that are destined to meet one another in a certain situation or help each other in a certain way. Often, in Japanese culture, it is thought to be tied around the little finger. According to Chinese legend, the deity in charge of "the red thread" is believed to be Yuè Xià Lǎorén, often abbreviated to Yuè Lǎo, the old lunar matchmaker god, who is in charge of marriages. The two people connected by the red thread are destined lovers, regardless of place, time, or circumstances. This magical cord may stretch or tangle, but never break. This myth is similar to the Western concept of soul mate or a destined flame.

What! That can't be right, he's never even shown any interest in me at all. Besides I like guys who are smart, sophisticated, and have the same interest as me, I rambled in my head.

"What am I going to do?" I asked myself because I obviously didn't want to end up being his girlfriend more or less become his wife in the future.

~Hours of thinking~

"Oh I know, I'll just have to avoid him more and we'll never end up together!" I said out loud to myself. Oh whom am I kidding, I can't defy fate itself.

"That's it defy fate! Man I'm so smart." I complimented myself and made my way towards my bed.

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