"The Selection" A Nalu Vs ToLu Fan fic! #FairyTailWattys!

Chapter 20 : "At Least Once"

Hi guys! I'm sorry if this chapter seems a little....... Forced. I have based it off of what's happened in my life lately so I'm sorry.

If you guys can guess which part I've based my life off of, then you know what true pain is. Well, see ya! Enjoy the story! Comment and rate! By the way, would any of you like to see a one-shot book posted by me?! COMMENT. ILL DO ANY PAIRINGS AS LONG AS IVE WATCHED THE ANIME

Edited in: I've posted the one-shot book. The first one's a NaLu!!!!!!!

"H-how?" Erza was stumbled. The machine wasn't hooked up to Tobi, in fact Tobi was in his normal clothing. It was like he was just playing a joke on them. He couldn't do that to Erza, could he?

Tobi tightened his hold on her.

"I'm sorry. I was awake this entire time. I.... I needed to know if you still loved me." Tears threatened Tobi, suddenly finding that he couldn't bear the thought of Erza not loving him.

"I don't anymore. I love Jellal." Erza answered as she turned around and gave Tobi a harsh look.

The two suddenly remembered Lucy, but they didn't have to. Lucy walked out of the room as soon as Tobi locked Erza in his embrace.

She silently walked out of the hospital.

No one bothered her about the tears silently streaming down her face.

Not even Natsu who she walked right by.

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Jellal was outside the room, hearing everything that was happening. With a grim look, Jellal walked away and pulled his phone.

"Bluenote. It's time." Jella said cruelly. He hadn't expected to call for another attack, but now was the perfect time. Tobi was wounded, Natsu was heartbroken, and the princess was shattered. Also, Jellal couldn't help but feel jealous. She never scolded him like that. It was always at the top of her lungs, not the quite mild-toned voice she used on Tobi just then.

It sounded like the perfect excuse to kill Erza.

-The Next Day-

Tobi awoke in his room, suddenly aware that today was the day that he and the other Selection members would take pictures with Lucy and have the whole kingdom vote on who they thought looked the cutest with her.

Tobi groaned. This meant that he had to get up early.

His whip wounds were still prominent, causing him sudden pains whenever he turned his body this way and that way.

When the time of the photo shoot came, Tobi readied himself. He didn't take pictures too well. He knew this from experience.

Despite that, Lucy was a natural. She took poses that completely complimented that of her "partner". Sometimes sexy, other times girly.

What would she be with him when it was his turn?

And suddenly, the person in front of him had finished.

'Oh god it's my turn.' Tobi thought as he approached Lucy. She looked beautiful in her wedding gown, he bright white dress nearly blinding him.

"You look beautiful, Lucy." Tobi complimented.

"You look handsome yourself." Lucy returned the compliment, flashing her signature smile. The two took their positions and smiled at the camera.

As Tobi looked at their photo, Tobi saw that Lucy had indeed chosen the perfect pose. They were arm in arm, standing at each other's  side smiling. Lucy had posed as if they were already married, completely giving her the most winning smirk she had.

Then it was Natsu's turn.

What Lucy did was shocking. She didn't strike a pose, she didn't wrap arms. Instead, for the picture, Lucy stood on her tip-toes and kissed Natsu on the cheek.

And just like that, Tobi broke. Tears welled in his eyes as he silently walked away from the two, completely blowing past everyone back to his room. He couldn't do it anymore. He couldn't look around and pretended he was ok to everyone. He just didn't have the strength to continue smiling to everyone but crying himself to sleep each night. Erza had told him that she loved Jellal and Lucy had always loved Natsu. Was he always meant to be alone?

Lisanna followed him, wandering what the heck he was doing.

She slowly peered into his room and found Tobi on his bed. His hands were once again clasped on his face, burying himself in the warmth of his hands.

And in that short but brief moment, Lisanna felt miserable. This was the person she had hated with all her heart as he was the reason Natsu was heartbroken. But here he was, crying  on his bed just at the thought of a simple kiss. Lisanna's heart broke instantly, suddenly realizing just how much pain Tobi has had to endure.

Lisanna quickly exited the room, bumping into a certain blonde female.

"Oh! Lisanna?! What are you doing here?!" Lucy, who had finished the shoot and rushed out of her wedding dress and changed back into normal clothes you'd get from target, ran straight towards Tobi's room.

"O-N-Nothing!" Lisanna shouted as she quickly bolted away with a blush showing.

Lucy thought that was weird. She looked at where Lisanna had just come out of, noticing that it was Tobi's room.

When she walked in, she couldn't believe what she saw. In the short few seconds it took for Lisanna to run out of the room, Tobi had composed himself gave her a steely look. His eyes were still puffy from the crying, but the tears no longer fell.

"Tobi, I-" Lucy began. Tobi didn't even give her another second before he leapt out of his bed and kissed Lucy on the lips.

The kiss was quick, messy, and only lasted a fraction of a second.

"I had to do that. At least once." Tobi said as he backed off.

"Lucy..... I love you."