This story will take place in the modern-day Lucy is going to be a different skin color than usual and this is not about racism or any kind of agenda I don't touch those things I just found a cute piece of art that looks like her and wanted to chang...
After the girls left, Natsu returned to work, and one of the individuals he works with entered the gym. He approaches him because he sees that something is bothering him.
Natsu: *Walks over to the entrance to greet Jeff, who appears to be dealing with some issues.* Hey Jeff, are you ready for another workout?
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Jeff: *He puts on a smile to cover the feelings he is experiencing deep inside.* Yes, I'm ready for another terrific workout.
Natsu: *He softly rests his hand on his right shoulder.* Hey, what's wrong? I can see something is eating you up inside; this is a safe place for you, you can tell me what's going on. I'm not sure whether I can help, but I'm here to listen and do everything I can.
Jeff: *He lets out a big sigh as his happy expression fades from his face and he lets himself be vulnerable.* Can we sit down somewhere?
Natsu and Jeff walk to a bench in the gym and sit down. Jeff is looking at the floor and has a concerned expression on his face.
Natsu: *does not say anything since he is waiting for him to be ready to disclose what is hurting him.*
Jeff: You see, I have been severely bullied at school since the school year began. Some of the popular students started targeting me because I'm overweight and my family isn't as wealthy as theirs. They've put my backpack in high places where I can't get it, tripped me in the hallway, beaten me up behind the school, and done so many other things that every day seems like hell. Then I started coming here, lost some weight, gained some self-confidence, and now they're harassing me even more. I don't know what to do; the teachers won't do anything since they support the popular students, and if I fight back, I'll be expelled for protecting myself.
Natsu: Oh, classics. Yes, that is a tricky predicament to be in. Teachers are useless, and even if you protect yourself, you will still come out on the losing end. The only thing you can hope for is that they find another student to pick on.
Jeff: But I don't want that; I wouldn't wish it on anyone, let alone hope that someone else becomes their target so they will leave me alone.
Natsu: Yes, I understand that, but what more can you do? If you fight back, they will tell their parents, and you will get in trouble.
Jeff: I know, I just want someone I don't know would beat them up so badly that they couldn't hurt me anymore.
Natsu: Well, that is not possible. How about we focus on getting you in shape so you can run away from them? Sure, it's not ideal, but in your situation, there's nothing else you can do but avoid confrontation with them.
Jeff: What's the point? No matter how much I train, I won't be able to escape them. I don't believe that shedding all of my excess weight will change anything.
Natsu: *He lays his hand on his back.* Look, I understand that you feel like there is no use in doing anything, but believe me, if you meet the goal that you set for yourself when you joined, things will improve. You may not see the light at the end of the tunnel just yet, but you have made significant progress since joining, and I am confident that you can accomplish even more. I will help you get in shape, and if the bullies continue to pick on you, I will accompany you to your school and have a serious conversation with them. I can be a bit terrifying.
