Past lover (A Nalu Fanfic)

"I like you..."

Monday

I am greeted by Natsu when I arrive at school. He asks how my weekend was and I tell him I hung out with Erza, Levy and Juvia. He tells me he had to get ready for some stupid party he had to go to and he asks me if I want to go with him. I tell him I had to go to an event with my family that same day so it wouldn't be possible for me to go. A sad smile on his face as he says it's fine.

"I wish I could go, I really do. I'm sorry Natsu."

"It's fine really, don't worry. We can just hang out some other time." He walks me to class, before he leaves I pull him towards me and give him a hug. I feel my face heating up a bit, he hugs me back and he kisses my forehead. "I'll see you next period." I let go of him and nod. His face is red, and I'm sure that mine is too. I don't know why I did that. I mean I do, but why did I do it?

He is a really sweet guy; I like him... but.... I'm engaged... there's no way for us to be together.

I spend all class trying to figure out my feelings. I know I like him, that's no question but... what will happen when I tell him I have to marry someone else, what if he doesn't even like me like that. He might just see me as a sister for all I know. I'm pathetic. I need to talk to someone about this...

I get to my next class and take my seat next to Natsu. "You okay?" I tell him I'm fine and he shakes his head. "You aren't fine, something's wrong." I tell him it's girl problems (which isn't a lie, I have cramps and I feel like dying) and he asks if he can get me something to feel better. He's so caring. I tell him I'm fine and he nods.

I get to the lunch table and Natsu stands up and pulls me outside with him.

"Here," he opens his backpack and hands me some chocolate and candy bars, he hands me a red velvet cupcake and a bottle of strawberry milk. "You said it was girl problems so I asked Levy what I could get you, she told me that some chocolate or ice cream would help. I got you some chocolates and candy, after school we're going to get you some ice cream." he grinned and closed his backpack. I put the treats in my bag and I gave him half of my cupcake. After we finished the cupcake I gave him a hug and a kiss on the cheek. "Thanks Natsu. You really didn't have to do this though." He shakes his head and hugs me. "Anything for you Luce." He grins at me and I notice a light blush on his face. Cute.

We go back to the lunch table and eat. Gray and Levy have a smirk on their face as they see me or Natsu glancing at each other every once in a while.

The week goes by and Natsu keeps getting me treats. It's finally Friday and I tell Natsu he doesn't have to get me anything anymore. He still gets me a bar of chocolate and gives me a hug, I hold on tight to him, after today things won't be the same. "Luce?" I look up at him and hum a response. "I like you, I really do. I wish we could be more than friends but something is going on right now and I can't be with you. I'm really sorry." I feel something break inside. "It's fine Natsu, don't worry. I like you too, and like I said it's fine. I also have a reason to not be with you like that." I burry my face in his chest, I want to enjoy this moment as long as I can.

"Let's go for a walk." He takes my hand in his and we go walk around. I can't cry, not now.

The bell rings for us to go home and Erza, Levy, and Juvia walk home with me. We go to my room and we get ready. The party would take place in the garden, "Lu, you never showed us the garden." I mentally smack myself for not showing them the backyard (the garden). "Don't worry just don't go into the maze." We have a maze in the back made out of hedges, I know my way around because I played in it since I was little.