Rumor Has It *Nalu*

Chapter Eleven

*Trying something different because why not? I'm gonna try to end the book in a couple more chapters because frankly, I think it sucks.-.*

°Lucy's pov°

It's been a year since the incident. Summer flew by and soon enough, we were all back in school. It was our last year. The end of our final year was coming up and we'll be graduating in a couple of months. Virgo is still in a coma though. The nurse and I talk frequently and she lets me know of any improvements that may have happened in my absence. It's been a busy year but everyone seems to have gotten closer. 

"Ucy..Lucy!" Snapping me out of my thoughts, Erza looked at me with a concerned look.

"I'm sorry Erza, what were you saying?" She sighed before asking if I was alright. I've heard that a lot this year and quite frankly, it's getting old. I love them and everything but hearing the same question everyday gets a little annoying.

"I'm fine. Anyway, has Jellal asked you to prom yet? It's in a couple of weeks, ya know" and with that, a bright red hue covered her face and she stuttered over her words a bit.

"I-he... yes. He asked me last night" she looked away in embarrassment. I giggled lightly while congratulating her.

"I heard Gray asked Juvia last week and Gajeel was planning to ask Levy. Laxus already asked Mira after she threatened him" we both sweat dropped at the fact Mira would actually do that but it would make sense as she doesn't like waiting.

A warm arm wrapped around my shoulder as they sat down and I immediately knew it was Natsu. He's the only one that does that to me anyway. The rest of the gang slowly joined us and talked about the dance that was approaching. Mira was continuously glaring at Natsu and I and it was obvious of what she wanted. I blushed slightly and glared back. Completely oblivious to the whole thing, Natsu kept taking my fries and starting an argument with Gray. I huffed a bit and just handed him my tray as he would've just eaten all my food anyway.

"Hey, Luce" I paused my conversation with Levy and turned to look at the idiot who interrupted me. "Yes Natsu?" I said slightly irritated. Levy was telling about a really good book and I wanted to hear more about it but someone didn't think I needed to hear anymore of it.

"Can you meet me by the cherry tree after 6th period?" I gave him a curious look while he looked away with a slight blush coating his cheeks. I agreed while Mira looked like she was about to burst at the seams. Baffled by what I saw, I looked back at Levy and we both shrugged and went back to our conversation.

Lunch went by quickly, as did the rest of my classes. I went to my locker and grabbed my things and headed outside towards the cherry trees. After walking a bit, I saw the familiar pinkette fidgeting in his place with a rose in his hand. I walked up and placed my hand on his shoulder while he was facing the opposite way. Jumping in shock, he quickly turned and calmed down a bit after noticing it was me.

"Hey, Luce?" I nodded in response. He cleared his throat as he blushed a bit. It didn't take long until I realized why he was blushing. "Will you uh, will you go to prom with me?" he held the rose out with his eyes closed as if he thought I would reject him.

I giggled a little and took the rose from him. His cheeks were red and his eyes squeezed shut but after hearing my giggle, he puffed his cheeks and opened his eyes and gave me a playful glare. "What's so funny?" His cheeks ended up a little redder.

I smiled at him and said it was nothing. "Yes, Natsu. I'll go to prom with you" I was laughing while he cheered and spun me around.

I heard squeals and next thing I know, I see a blur of white and blue as I'm tackled to the ground. I laughed and pushed them off while they were talking about dress shopping together. I looked up and saw the guys patting Natsu on the back with the occasional congratulations and comment of him being late and whatnot.

People ended up staring at us so we all went our seperate ways, agreeing to meet this weekend at the mall and shop for dresses and whatever the boys needed. Natsu looked down at me and sent me a grin that made my stomach flutter and a blush to spread across my face. I giggled a little, sent a smile back, and started talking with the rest of the girls now being excited for prom.

*Not really sure if I liked how this chapter turned out*