Second Life

Chapter 5: A Game of Guessing

A/N: So I finished this chapter a bit late...oh well. Further proves I shouldn't make time related promises... :3

As always, I hope you enjoy!

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Natsu could see the guild beginning to come into view. It wouldn't be long before the possibility of two of his biggest secrets being leaked to them. There was nothing he could do about it though, especially with Sting looking so happy to see the other members that he hadn't been able to catch up with in a while. Too bad that in order for him to visit, Natsu had to reveal his love interest. What a shock (or perhaps not) it would be for the blond.

"I wonder who it is." Sting was practically bouncing on each step.

"You'd never guess in your lifetime."

"Don't underestimate me." The blond grinned, "Is it...Cana?

"No."

"Lucy?"

"She's like my best friend. No."

"Lisanna?"

"No."

"Bisca?"

"She's already taken. Did you forget that she was married?"

"Erza?"

"I don't have a death wish."

"Juvia?"

"No."

"Evergreen?"

"Dating Elfman and no."

"Damn, that doesn't leave many to choose from." Sting frowned as they turned a corner. They were almost a block away when Natsu saw Lucy walking before him, entering the guild with a loud greeting.

Well shit.

Natsu grabbed Sting, making him turn sharply to face the pinkette. The mage giving him a serious look, "I need to tell you...I lied and said I was going on a date today!" Natsu said quickly, gripping Sting's shoulder with more force than he probably realized at the time. "The rumor has probably spread through the entire guild by now!"

"Ow, let go!" Sting shook himself out of Natsu's grip, rubbing his shoulders, "Why didn't you tell me earlier?"

"I forgot. I like completely forgot!" Natsu cried, internally starting freaking out. He didn't even come up with a lie about the events of the date. He had planned to start planning a fake date story after his interview but he clearly hadn't. Natsu was in for it now. It was going to be so bad and he just knew Lucy would be pissed at him for lying to her. "Damnit!"

Sting watched the pinkette freak out, biting his finger trying to think of a way out of this. The blond ran a hand through his hair and walked over, hitting the agitated boy over the head lightly. Sting pulled Natsu towards the guild. "Calm down, I got this."

"But what am I gonna do?!"

"Natsu-"

"I told Lucy that I was going on a date so I could do my interview!"

"Calm-"

"They're gonna know Sting!"

"Nat-"

"What can I do?!"

"Natsu just-"

"They'll know it's me for sure!"

"Shut up, Natsu!" Sting snapped, quickly gaining Natsu's shocked attention. The blond sighed and regained his composure, giving Natsu a smile, "Let me handle that part."