Sayings Aren't Always Right

Fated, But Why?

To say that Lucy was surprised doesn't even begin to cover it. She was beyond shocked. Rogue Cheney, crying? What's going to happen next? Natsu is going to become a genius?
Nevertheless, Lucy sat on the bench next to Rogue. "Are you alright?" Lucy asked Rogue.
Rogue glanced up at Lucy. "It's nothing," he told her.
"You can tell me, it's not good to keep something to yourself. Once in a while, even the strongest person needs help from someone else," Lucy said with a smile.
"Thanks, I appreciate you trying to help. Yukino......" Rogue trailed off. "Yukino is with Sting, as you already know."
"Yeah... Do continue," Lucy told him, trying her best not to cry again. Alas, she failed. A few tears streamed down her face.
"I... I'm in love with Yukino. I should've told her, then maybe none of this would happen," Rogue told her with tears of his own.
Lucy's eyes were as wide as saucers. Never in a million years, would she think that Rogue Cheney of all people would fall in love with her fellow celestial mage. Lucy had nothing against Rogue, as a matter a fact, Rogue was a good friend to her. It's just that, she can't imagine the usual stoic shadow dragon slayer falling in love.
"When did you realize your feelings?" Lucy asked, curiosity burning inside her.
Rogue did not really want to talk about it, but Lucy was just curios, as he was before with Sting. "I realized my love for her when Jiemma kicked Yukino out of Sabertooth. My heart shattered to pieces seeing her in pain back then, I can't believe I didn't help her out back then," Rogue replied.
"It's alright, Rogue. Cry it all out. I know how it feels. Unrequited love, can't live with it, but you can live without it," Lucy said, in an attempt to comfort him.
"Thank you, Lucy. You're a great friend. I don't know what I'll do without you. It feels a lot better with someone sharing your pain, doesn't it?" Rogue asked.
"Yeah...... It does," Lucy said,"Where is Frosch, by the way?"
"Oh crap! I left him in the house," Rogue exclaimed.
Hearing that, Lucy laughed at him.
"You know Rogue, this is just like those clichés, where the rejected find comfort in one another and fall in love. If only..." Lucy old him.
"No offense Lucy, but you're not my type,"Rogue stated ever so bluntly.
"Don't be ridiculous Rogue! I wasn't hinting that! I was just making a statement!" Lucy screamed at him.
It was Rougue's turn to laugh at Lucy this time.
After spending some time together, both mages went on their separate ways with smiles on their faces.
Rogue hoped that Lucy would finally be able to find her happiness. A girl like her deserves happiness after all.
Lucy, on the other hand, was happy that she could help Rogue. She could only hope that Rogue wasn't as broken-hearted as she was. Truth to be told, she was just hiding her pain. On the inside, she was screaming and wailing, cursing the Fates for being mean to her.Misfortune after misfortune has befall upon her, she has finally mastered her mask. A mask to hide her pain. A mask that only held positive emotions.A mask that no one would be able to see through.