summer's goodbye, nalu

Chapter 7 ~ Don't Cry, Everything Will Be Alright

~Natsu's P.O.V - The Very Next Day~

I opened my eyes and I found myself looking at the ceiling in my bedroom. I stood up and I looked outside my window. The sky was filled with some clouds and the sun's sunlight was peeking through the clouds. I smiled. I through the bed covers off me and I put on my flip-flops and I left my room. I headed downstairs to the kitchen to get something to eat. I opened the fridge door and I was trying to find something to drink and eat. Then I took the pitcher filled with milk and I placed it on to the counter. Then I took out a bowl that had slices of fresh watermelon. I closed the door and then--  " Where have you been? " A voice asked and then I accidentally dropped the bowl and it crashed on the floor. It sounded like mom. I turned around and I was right. It was mom. She looked worried. She sighed and she slowly walked over to me. " Answer me. Where have you been? " She said again. I just kept on staring at her. 

After I left the hospital, I ran to my best friends house and I asked him and his family if I could stay there for the meantime. I told them I don't want them to call my family. They said that it was okay for me to stay there with them. Around 1:00 in the morning I left a note for them telling them that I'm thankful that they let me stay there and that I had to go somewhere. I sneaked back into my house and that's why I woke up here. 

" Mom, I- " I got cut off. My dad walked over to me and said, " Answer your mom. Where have you been? "  I avoided eye contact with him and I replied, " Does it really matter? It's not like you guys care if I ran away for good. I'm just a worthless son that isn't worth your time. " 

" What are you saying Natsu? Of course we care about you. Including your father and Zeref. Even Wendy cares about you. Do you know how worried she was when you left? She couldn't stop crying. So please don't run away again. Please stay. " My mom begged. I looked at my mom and back at my dad. 

I let out a big sigh and I left the kitchen without saying another word. I walked up to my room and I closed the door and locked it. I don't wanna be bothered. I wanna be by myself. I walked over to my bed and I took an old box filled with old photo's under the bed. I kneeled down and I opened the box. I took out some photo's and they were all photo's of me when I was younger and celebrating my birthday. As I was looking through my pictures, I found a picture of me and Wendy. We took this picture about two years ago. We were holding hands and we had a bright smile on our faces. I remember that day as if it was yesterday. It was at the park and we were celebrating her third birthday. I smiled. Then I heard a knock on the door, " B-Big bro...? Are you there...? Are you asleep...? " I remember that voice. It was Wendy. I didn't get up to open the door, I just kept staring at the door. " Please come out and talk to me... I want to say something to you... " She said. 

I stood up, unlocked the door and I opened the door. And there was Wendy standing there, holding her favourite/favorite cat stuff toy, Carla. When I looked into her eyes, it looked like she was about to cry. I kneeled down in front of her and I said, " You know the girl that saved you? " She nodded. " Yesterday, I met her and she told me that she wanted to see you. So, after you finish eating breakfast, get ready and I'll let you meet Lucy. Okay? " She smiled at me and she rushed down stairs. 

" Where did you say you two were going? The hospital to meet that 'Lucy girl'? " Out of nowhere my brother, Zeref, showed up. 

I stood up and replied, " Yeah. Also, don't tell my mom and dad. " He nodded and then he walked back to his room, closing the door behind him. 

~Sometime Later~

Me and Wendy walked to the hospital. As we were walking there, I asked her, " Are you nervous? " 

" Not really. I actually really want to see her~! " She replied with a big smile on her face, skipping along side me. I just kept staring at her. For sure...she's not going to be happy when she see's Lucy in her state. We entered the hospital and I lead Wendy to her (Lucy's) room. I remember what floor and room she was in. Before I knocked on the door, I took in a deep breath and then I let it out. I knocked on the door and I heard a familiar voice say, " Come in! "  As soon as I opened the door, I saw Lucy laying in bed looking out the window. When I walked in, it felt as if time was slow. Lucy slowly turned her head facing me and her facial expression seemed so sad. Our eyes met, but then after a few seconds or so, I looked away. I looked behind me to see if Wendy was there, but she wasn't. I looked to where the doors were. Then it felt like time went back to normal. Wendy was standing frozen at the door, with tears falling off her cheeks. I stopped walking and I turned to face her. " Wendy, what's wrong? " I asked. 

Her hands turned into fists as she continued to stare at Lucy. I looked at Lucy then back at Wendy. Wendy rushed over to Lucy and gave her a big hug. Lucy was shocked at first but then she smiled and hugged her back. Then Wendy started crying. " *Sob* H-How could this happen t-to you?! *Sniff* " 

" It's okay Wendy. Please don't cry. Everything will be alright. Just remember that it wasn't your fault or Natsu's. It's no one's fault. Alright? " Lucy explained, Wendy continued to cry.  " *Sniff* B-But still... *Sniff, Sniff* "

Lucy looked at me and said, " Natsu, do you still feel guilty that this happened to me? "  I nodded.  " Then I have a favour/favor to ask you and maybe Wendy if she wants to. " She added. 

" Yeah, what is it? " 

" Tomorrow in the morning I'm being discharged from the hospital. At home, my baby sitter, Virgo will be taking care of me. So, if it's okay with you, can you and maybe Wendy help around the house? I mean, my mother will be very busy with work so she won't be around as much. Which means it's just going to be me and Virgo, so I think that someone should help around the house with Virgo. Because I feel bad that she's doing all the work. Is that okay with you? " She explained. Wendy finally stopped crying and she looked back at me and nodded. I sighed. 

" Okay then. " 

- To Be Continued!