The Fairy Nutty Tail

The Return of Ghost Boy

Chapter 4

Natsu

            The hall was quiet besides the sounds of my own breathing and the tall man near me. Elfman he was called. He stood next to me as I was seated on the floor. I held Happy in my lap and stared at the door across from me where Levy, Lucy, and Juvia were. I squinted, trying to focus on the mumbles within.

                 “What’re they talking about?” Happy questioned as he glanced up at me with those wide eyes of his.

           “Probably that snowflake Gray.” I grumbled, keeping my gaze fixated on the small window on the door. I tried to figure out what was being said, but Juvia’s constant bickering made it difficult to understand. I quickly shot a glance up at the white ward next to me to see if he could understand their speech. His face was straight like a board. That was normal. It looked like one. He stared ahead, as if he was concentrating hard. Maybe he could understand! Standing, I turned toward him, gazing at his intense expression. Too tall! I frowned slightly and leaned on the tips of my toes in order to get a better view. He seemed to notice and glanced at me.

        “What are you doing?” He questioned in a gruff voice. Remain silent, so he can focus. I continued to stare, unmoving and not blinking.

         “Natsu, stop it. It’s unnerving.” He muttered, trying to advert his gaze. He kept shooting glances back at me. Was I distracting him?

        “Come on, man. This is so unmanly!” The white haired ward complained. I changed my expression to a frown.

         “Focus!” I retorted falling back onto my heels.

         “Focus? What are you talking about?” He asked with a mixed expression.

         “Focus!” I repeated and pointed at the door. He shot glances between the door and myself. 

          “On the door?” He asked. I rapidly shook my head.

           “You’re not making any sense, short stuff.” Elfman sighed, running a hand through his spiked mountain white hair. I took my hand and pointed to his ear.

        “Focus.”

         “I’m going to need more context than just ‘focus’.” He replied. “I know you can say more than just one word.”

            I puffed my cheeks in annoyance and thought about how carefully I should explain. I stared at the ground, bouncing on the balls of my feet. Focus. Ears. Open. Satisfied with my conclusion, I glanced back up at the not elfish-man.

          “Open your ears and focus.” I finally stated as I adjusted Happy’s position in my arms. The manly man sighed.

           “Alright, what do you want me to listen to?” Elfman inquired. I, once again, gestured towards the door.

            “What? I can’t listen in on that. That’s a private session.” He stated.

             “But… Why not?” I tilted my head in confusion.

             “It’s not like the group sessions that you’re used to. Dr. McGarden has to speak to everyone privately. I’m guessing you’ll be next soon enough.” Elfman nodded.

               “I get to talk to Lucy too?” I beamed, desiring to know.

               “Yes, you will.” He chuckled as he gently ruffled my hair. Once I glanced back at the door, it burst open and stormed out was a steaming Juvia as she shot death glares at me and Elfman. An exhausted looking Lucy and disheveled Dr. McGarden quickly followed her.