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*Rin's pov*
Lori wakes me up at 11 pm to tell me I have a phone call from Sylvia. I get up and sit in the downstairs game room so I don't wake anyone up. "Hey Sylv. What's up? How's Cal, and Uncle Lyon and Aunt Chelia?"
"Well Uncle Lyon has a broken leg, but he is OK and Aunt Chelia is already discharged, she just sprained her arm and Cal is OK. They didn't think he would make it at first, but he is OK now."
"That's good." I say.
"Yea and he also had to have half of his left leg amputated." She says.
"How is he taking that news?" I ask.
"Pretty good right now, but I think it will really hit him hard later on when he realizes all the things he can't do." She says.
"Well, remind him that we are all here for him and tell him that I will come see him soon ok."
"I will and Rin there is something else I have to tell you." Says Sylvia.
"What is it?" I ask.
"Well um, I know we tell each other everything, but I've been keeping this huge secret for two months and it came out while I was talking to Cal with mom and dad in the room and I wanted you to hear it from me, before you hear it from them."
Now this surprised me, Sylvia is a huge blabber mouth and we talk about everything. What would she keep from me?
"What is it?" I ask curiously.
"I have been dating Cal for 2 months." She says quietly.
"WHAT!" I scream trying not to wake up everyone.
"I really wanted to tell you Rin, but everytime I mention a guy you come back with a response that involves words like, pummel, beat, no, and fight; so I didn't tell you. But now that mom and dad know I figure I should tell you."
"What did dad do?" I ask.
"Nothing yet, he said we would discuss it later."
"Does Uncle Lyon and Aunt Chelia know?"
"No, but Cal and me are going to tell them when all of this craziness calms down. Are you mad at me?" She asks.
"No, I mean I am dating Rose and Cal is basically like family, we have known him since birth and the two of you have always been almost inseperable, so honestly it's not to weird. But I'm giving you a warning if Cal hurts you, I am hurting him." I say.
She giggles and nods.
"Well I got to go back to sleep, Sylvia. I'll talk to you later."
"One more thing." She says.
"What?"
"Don't tell Storm, I'll call him sometime tomorrow." She says.
"OK I won't."
"Ok. Bye." She says happily.
[the next day]
*Lori's pov*
"Ok Max, you ready for your first lesson?" I say.
We are sitting in my room with the door open, Storm, Rin and Romeo left to go help with decorating at the guild and Sam and Wendy are upstairs making cookies for tonight, so I decided to give Max his first guitar lesson. I'm sitting on my stool at my guitar station and Max is on the bed with his electric guitar in his lap. I reach down into my guitar case an pull something out and toss it to him, he easily catches it and says, "what is this for?"
"Pushing down on those guitar strings hurt your hand until you have played long enough that your hands make calluses, until then I suggest you wrap your fingers with that medical tape." I say.
"But I will look ridiculous." He says.
"Fine, but don't complain to me when your finger hurt really bad."
He sighs and I start to giggle as he reluctantly wraps his fingers. I show him three cords and then I teach him to play amazing grace. He says this as he starts to put his guitar away. "Your really good."
"Thanks" I say.
*Sylvia's pov*
The doctor came in the next morning to examine Cal, he said that he had only fractured his jaw which is why he could talk now. The doctor also said that if Cal continued to do good they would move him downstairs tomorrow. It is afternoon now and Uncle Lyon was discharged after having a cast put on his leg. He is suset because the doctors told him he has to use a wheelchair or crutches for 6 to 8 weeks. Right now he is leaning against the wall in front of Cal's bed on crutches.
"You ok Cal?" Asks Lyon.
"Yea dad." He says.
My dad walks into the room with Aunt Chelia and my mom. They want us to tell Uncle Lyon and Aunt CHelia today they say we will discuss it after we tell them. "So what are you hiding Cal?" Asks his dad.
"How do you know I'm hiding anything?" Asks Cal. I'm sitting beside his bed.
"You're too quiet." Says his dad and his mom nods.
"Well um, Sylvia sort of let something slip to Uncle Gray and Aunt Juvia and they said we needed to tell you today, so here goes nothing. I asked Sylvia to be my girlfriend two months ago and she said yes." Says Cal.
Uncle Lyon and Aunt Chelia look surprised. "Well, I should've known you two are closer than most best friends. Don't make a fool of yourself Cal and when you get out of the hospital me, your mom, Gray and Juvia will sit down and come up with some rules for you guys. I am implementing one right now. No kissing!" Says Lyon.
We both laugh and nod.
Chelia nods in agreement with Lyon and so did my parents, this went better than I thought.
*Storm's pov*
I'm at the guild hanging streamers for tonight's dance when my lacrima rings, I step outside before answering it. I smile when my dad's face appears surrounded by my mom, Aunt Chelia and Uncle Lyon.
"Hey Storm." Says my dad.
"Hey dad, I guess everyone's alright." I say.
"For the most part," says my dad.
"Yea I broke my leg and your aunt here sprained her arm, but Cal suffered the most." Says my uncle.
"What's wrong with Cal?" I ask.
"Well he had to have surgery to repair a punctured lung and remove half of his left leg, he broke his right wrist, a few ribs and fractured his jaw." Says my mom.
"Is he ok now?" I ask.
"Seems to be, he's more cheerful than I would be after losing half my leg, but I don't think it has really set in yet. Do you want to talk to him?" Says my Uncle.
I nod and soon I'm staring at the smiling faces of Cal Vastia and my sister, Sylvia, with two big questions running through my mind, why is his arm around her and why is she lying so close to him.
"Hey Storm," says Sylvia.
"Hi Storm," says Cal.
"How are you feeling Cal?" I ask.
"I've been better, but I will be better soon." He says.
"That's good," I say. Maybe I should keep my mouth shut, but I have to know. "I got a question for you guys." I say.
"What is it?" Ask Sylvia. Is she nervous? I think that because it looks like she's trying to hide her nervous smile.
"Cal why is your arm wrapped around my sister?! And Sylvia, why are you lying so close to Cal, I don't think I could force a piece of paper smoothly between the two of you?!" I ask.
"Well you see we um…. " starts Sylvia.
"Me and Sylvia have been dating secretly for two months." Blurts out Cal. Sylvia's cheeks turn bright red and I'm shocked.
"BIG MOUTH SYLVIA KEPT A SECRET?" I say.
Sylvia looks at me angry, "I can keep a secret when I want." She snaps.
"You aren't surprised?" Cal asks.
"Nope, I figure it would happen sooner or later it did with Nashi and me, but Cal let me warn you. I don't care how much I like you, if you hurt my sister I will freeze you into a solid block of ice." I say.
He chuckles and says, "I will never ever hurt her, I promise."
"Good. Now I gotta go bye Sylv." I say.
"Bye Storm." Then they hang up and I walk into the guild.
[Later that night]
*Lori's pov*
The dance started an hour ago, but the band is running late and no one's happy. I'm sitting at the bar beside Gale when suddenly Nova runs up to me, "Lori, people are starting to leave can you please play a song?" She asks.
I try to think of a good excuse. I have no song to play, but Nashi's and I don't think I'm ready. "My guitar is at home."
"We have an old one backstage please Lori."
"Um I don't know Nova, I just..." I begin.
"The band just called my mom they will be here in five minutes, I just need you to play one song, please."
I look at her sad eyes and I can't hold it anymore I will help her. I look at Gale and say, "I'll be right back, tell Max to come backstage." He nods and runs off to find Max as I follow Nova.
I have the guitar on and I'm ready to go when Max shows up, "What do you need Lori?" He asks.
"A friend, your the only one who has heard this song, just stay here and support me."
He nods as Nova walks on stage to introduce me. "Ok guys, the band is running late, so someone has agreed to open the show with a original song. Give a big Fairy Tail welcome to Lori Eucliffe!"
I walk on stage as the crowd erupts in cheers. I look around to see Romeo and Wendy by the door, Sam with Layla near the back, and Nashi, Storm and Gale in the front.
I walk up to the stand mic and speak, "Ok guys so this is a special song for a special person, please enjoy." I look over at my brother and he shoots me thumbs up. I look down at my guitar as I start to play, I hope Nashi likes it.
"Sometimes you think you'll be fine by yourself
'Cause a dream is a wish you make all alone
It's easy to feel like you don't need help
But it's harder to walk on your own
I decide to be brave an I look out at the mesmerized crowd to see my best friend staring at me with her full attention. I can hear Max cheering me to go on and the rest of my family staring at me.
You'll change
Inside
When you
Realize
The world comes to life
And everything's bright
From beginning to end
When you have a friend
By your side
By now everyone is cheering and Max has moved to the front row.
That helps you to find
The beauty of all
When you'll open your heart and
Believe in
The gift of a friend
The gift of a friend
I look at Nashi and I can tell she knows this song is about her, so I keep singing
Someone who knows when you're lost and you're scared
There through the highs and the lows
Someone you can count on, someone who cares
Besides you wherever you go
You'll change inside
When you
Realize
The world comes to life
And everything's bright
From beginning to end
When you have a friend
By your side
That helps you to find
The beauty of all
When you'll open your heart and
Believe in
The gift of a friend
Nashi yells out, "Go Lori!"
Gale joins in along with Storm who continue to cheer me on.
And when your hope crashes down
Shattering to the ground
You'll, you'll feel all alone
When you don't know which way to go
And there's no signs leading you home
You're not alone
The world comes to life
And everything's bright
From beginning to end
When you have a friend
By your side
That helps you to find
The beauty of all
When you'll open your heart and
Believe in
When you believe in
You can believe in"
As I finish my song everyone cheers and I can see Romeo holding Sam on his shoulders so she can see me clearly and Wendy just clapping wildly.
Nova comes on stage and says, "ok guys, so let's give Lori another round of applause… Now I want introduce Restless Natives." As I walked off stage 4 guys ran onto it. The were all tall and had black hair, but I wasn't paying any attention I was focusing on the pink-headed girl stampeding towards me.
"OH MY GOD LORI, did you write that about me?" Asked Nashi.
I nod as she pulls me into a bone breaking hug, "Nas-shi c-can't b-brea-th."
"Oh sorry," she says as she lets go. "It was awesome, I loved it."
As she let me go Gale ran up to me with Storm and Max, "Lori, that was amazing you are such a good singer." Gale says.
"Thanks."
After that the rest of the night was so fun. I got dance all my friends and I even slow-danced with Gale. Reiki never showed up I guess he was never able to ask his crush out. Rin looked like he was having fun with Rose and they are so cute. I wonder what will happen tomorrow.