Monster (Fairytail StingLu)

28 -Importance-

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-Lucy's P.O.V-
     I washed my face after crying, it was only a few minutes time. Then i checked my face with the mirror, it wasn't obvious that i cried. I slapped my cheeks lightly and forced out a smile. Its not the time to be depressed, theres a mission after this. Focus, forget what happened!! He already said you're the girl he loves the most! Its enough, isnt it?

     I motivated myself and walked back to the table. Wendy and Rogue looked worriedly at me, but i flashed them a smile. They look more relieved then i sat down and started to eat. I'll need energy for the mission later!

     "Lucy-san, is it okay if i go shop around nearby after eating? There will still be plenty time before its 8:50pm. I'll reach there on time." Yukino asked and i nodded, "Yeah, why not?" She smiled and looked at Sting, "Lets go after we finish eating."

     She's going with him...? Sting looked at me and i just continued eating, without showing any expressions. Well, they're just going to shop. Its not like he's cheating on me or something. Haha..

     "Uh, okay." He smiled and everyone continued to eat in silent. I finished eating first and before i walked away, Rogue grabbed my hand. I looked at him and asked, "Rogue?" Sting started looking at us and Rogue said, "I'll go with you." I nodded, he let go of his hand and we walked away together.

     "Wait, Rogue!" Sting shouted and both of us turned around. "Where are you guys going?" He asked and Rogue replied, "Not sure."

     "Do you mind if we tag along?" Sting asked and Rogue looked at me. I nodded hesitantly. Why does he want to tag along with us..? What the heck, is he concerned that me and Rogue is too close??

     Yukino and Sting followed us out the inn and we were walking infront of them. I walked and tripped on a stone, Rogue held my waist and hand to support me. I smiled and said thanks. Sting rushed to my side and asked if im okay. I nodded and he looked at Rogue's hand. Rogue let go and he held my hand, "I don't want you to fall again." My eyes widened and Sting looked annoyed, "Rogue, shes my girlfriend you know? Are you sure about holding her hand in front of me?"

     Rogue smiled, "Are you even acting like her boyfriend? In my opinion, you look more like someone else's boyfriend." Sting grabbed Rogue's collar angrily and i said, "Wait, stop! You two, don't fight!! Rogue, i'll be fine. And Sting, um.. Just stop. He's just helping me."

     Yukino asked what was happening and i shook my head. Sting snapped, "You're on his side now? Ah, okay. I get it." I looked at him and frowned, "What are you talking about? Im not siding anyone."

     He ignored and walked away with Yukino. Our relationship just got worse. Whats with his attitude? "Sorry about that, Rogue." I said and he said, "I was the one who started this, sorry." I shook my head immediately, "This is not your fault!"

     We continued walking around, eating snacks and chatting. We started heading to the lake and it was 8:45 when we reached. Wendy and Minerva already reached. Yukino and Sting arrived 5 minutes later. And basically, me and Sting is currently having a cold war right now.

     The lake started to form waves slowly when it was 9pm exact. We got ready to fight, i took out my Fleuve D'étoiles. The waves started to become higher and higher, then someone screamed. We looked to the direction and it was Yukino. She started to kneel on the floor, she was struggling with something. I feel a bad magic from her and strange patterns appeared on her hand. "The monster took over her!" I exclaimed and everyone was shocked. This was not what we expected.