Sweetheart

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A/N: Hey uh, long time no update? Really sorry...medical stuff. I also wanted you input on how to update this story because uh, I have up to chapter 90 written, but I didn't wanna mass dump almost 20 chapters lol. What would work in a way that's not overwhelming to deal with all at once? (if anyone is even still here lol)

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As they planned, the trio met up at Lucy's house after school. They all grabbed their cartons of ice cream out of her freezer before racing towards their usual spot on her bed. Aina opened her carton and smiled wide.

"Didn't realize you wanted ice cream that bad, A," Lucy joked.

"This is the first time in a while that Natsu hadn't eaten my ice cream before I could get to it."

Levy grabbed her spoon and stole some ice cream from her friend, a mischievous smile on her face.

"Natsu might not be eating it, but that doesn't mean I won't."

"Alright A," Lucy started seriously, "what's this important thing you wanted to talk about?"

"Um, well, I was hoping to get some advice? Or maybe information I guess."

"On?"

Aina twiddled her thumbs and avoided eye contact, finding the bed spread to be very interesting at that moment.

"Aina Maja--"

"Please don't do that. It's very unnerving when you do."

"Your mom taught me well."

"I can see that," Aina muttered.

"Don't worry, salutatorian," Levy prompted. "It's just us."

"How long do you think the average wait time is in a relationship?"

"For?"

The brunette pressed her lips together and shifted uncomfortably.

"No way," Lucy breathed. "Seriously?"

"It's just a question!" Aina quickly explained, though she was pretty sure that Lucy had easily seen through her weak defense.

"Does your mom know?"

"I asked her first and she pointed me to articles, but I wanted to ask you."

"Sorry, salutatorian. I'm no use for this type of stuff. Your best bet is with Lu."

"Wait so like, is this just curiousity or are you actually thinking about it?"

"Well...uh..."

Lucy smirked and swung her arm around her friend's shoulder.

"Well then we better get started, no?"

They had started their discussion, Lucy asking a million questions, Aina awkwardly answering, and Levy being there for moral support.

"Do you know what he thinks of it? I mean, I'm guessing he's not turned off by it seeing as he's Natsu."

"I don't really--"

She was cut off by her phone buzzing. Natsu's name flashed across her screen, and Lucy immediately picked up the phone and unlocked it. Her nose scrunched up as she read the text and she tossed it over to Aina.

"Well that answers that question."

"What do you mean?"

If I guess what color underwear you have on, will you take it off?

Aina's face exploded in red.

"Who knew our little innocent Aina would be speaking like this?" Lucy teased.