Fate's Game[STINGLU FANFIC]

Chapter 1

Lucy sighed in content, massaging her tired muscles in the public hot springs.  The moon hung low in the sky, dark clouds trying to hide it from view.  It was beautiful.

Team Natsu had just finished up a tough job and she had decided to treat herself to a nice relaxing bath, BY HERSELF.  Erza had tried to come along but she had refused so profusely that the rest of the members understood Lucy wouldn't let them come either and if they came, Lucy would probably kill them.  Okay, maybe not kill them since Lucy wasn't Erza but they didn't want to anger Lucy either.  Lucy giggled, she loved her team but she just needed some down time.  The job had taken a toll on her body, leaving her back aching from the constant weight from her bust.

Lucy wasn't really alone though; she had her celestial spirits to accompany her.  She knew that Loke would love to join her but she had specifically instructed them to not come.  Lucy settled her head on a bundle of towels that she had laid on the concrete beside the water; she slowly closed her eyes and allowed her mind to wander.  She was just beginning to write the next chapter of her book in her head when she heard soft noises coming from the dark end of the hot spring.

She tilted her head to the side; she thought she had been alone...

She made her way towards the giant rock that casted the shadow of the dark side of the bath.  She tried to be as stealthy as she could; Aquarius would yell at her for being as graceful as a cat in water except the cat would still be able to be swim better and quieter.  She stifled a laugh. Idiot, be quiet. Aquarius would tell her.  As she got closer she began to distinguish the sound as numerous noises that caused her to blush.  She didn't want to intrude but something forced her to look behind the rock.  She covered her mouth to stop herself from gasping.  His blond hair was hanging low, falling beneath his shoulders, while his upper-half of his body gleamed from the water droplets hanging onto it.  Her eyes appraised the fine lines of muscle on his body and his sharp jawline.  He didn't notice her; he was too busy kissing the red haired woman in front of him.  Lucy was slowly making her way back, her eyes never leaving his lips, when he suddenly opened his eyes and looked straight at her.  Her eyes opened wide with embarrassment and she quickly made her way back to her towels, stealth forgotten.  He had seen her.  He had seen her staring at him.  He had seen her.  Her heart was racing rapidly; she didn't know if it had been because of the adrenaline coursing through her or if it was because...of him...

She swore she had seen him smirk at her.  She was sure that he had bitten the woman's lips as a message to her.  She didn't know...she didn't understand what it meant.  He could have been teasing her...Yet...somehow...Lucy hoped a little that it meant he wanted her kiss too...or maybe she just wanted his kiss...Lucy was startled by seeing such a wild kiss...that was probably why she felt the need to experience it too...?  Her thoughts were jumbled and

She changed into her outfit quickly, trying to put as much distance as she could from that scene...and him.  Her tight black jeans hugged her voluptuous hips.  Her gray sweater, usually worn to bed during the winter, covered her behind.  It hid her shape which was unusual since Lucy had always worn tight clothes but she hadn't put much thought in her outfit when she suddenly had the urge to go to the bathing house at midnight.  She had slipped on the jeans and some brown boots and dashed out of the hotel after arguing with Natsu and the others.  She was glad they had listen to her and had not come since she wouldn't have to tell them what she saw or what she had thought of afterwards...

{STING'S POV}