The Forbidden Fruit ( Nalu )

.Chapter Five.

Once Natsu and I finished talking to Erza she escorted us back to our class room.

Once there she slid the door open and directed all attention to herself.

"Please excuse my intrusion. I had to steal Natsu and Lucy for Awhile. I apologise for any inconvenience I caused." Erza bowed.

"Thank you for returning them Miss Scarlet. You can continue what you were doing now." Professor Gildarts said.

"Thank you sir." Erza said before walking out.

God bless Erza! If it wasn't for her Natsu and I would have a lot of explaining to do.

"Natsu and Lucy, you may take your seats now." 

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After school had finished Natsu had to stay in class with Professor Gildarts all because he stuck up for me so I wouldn't get in trouble... Although it was his fault in the first place.

I decided to wait for him so we can walk home together. I already ditched him twice today after all...

I went to my locker and opened the door to get my things when Levy came running up.

"Lu!! I haven't seen you at all today!" She exclaimed.

"I'm sorry Levy, I was a bit busy today." I told her.

"That's fine. So how was it with your brother yesterday?" She asked excitedly.

I smiled. "It was great Levy! And you'll never guess what happened!"

"I'm not going to try to guess so hurry up and just tell me!"

I giggled and continued "Natsu is living with us again and also attending our school!"

"What! That's awesome Lu! I'm so happy for you!" Levy shouted.

"He really is an amazing brother." I grinned.

"Talking about me are you?" Natsu said coming up and resting his arm on my head.

"Natsu! I am not an arm rest!" I pouted.

Natsu chuckled. "But Luce you're the perfect height."

I crossed my arms and pouted.

"I'm not that short!!!"

"You really are Luce."

Levy started to giggle. "You two almost look like a couple!" She joked.

Natsu and I went silent and I felt myself go red and I wasn't sure why.
I pretended to laugh to cover it up.
"That's a good one Levy!"

After I stopped laughing I looked at Natsu and he had an unexpected serious expression on. Once he noticed that I was looking at him he ruffled my hair and smiled.

"We should probably get going Luce. Or mum will start to worry." He said. "Catch ya later, Levy was it?"

"Yep! See you guys!" Levy waved as Natsu dragged me off by my head.

After we got outside he let go and we started walking normally.

"What did Professor Gildarts want?" I asked him.

"He just gave me a warning and sent me off. Nothing drastic." He told me.

"I'm glad." I smiled. If he got in too much trouble I would blame myself.

"Luce, you still haven't told me why you were avoiding me today." He reminded me.

"If I tell you do you promise not to get mad and go on a rampage?" I asked. I may as well tell him. If I don't he will keep getting more and more persistent.

"Sure." He said jokingly.

"That doesn't give me much confidence..." I started. "But I know you won't stop asking me until I tell you...."

"Exactly. So go on..."

"It's because I am being bullied, and I didn't want to drag you into what was happening. I just didn't want you do find out so you wouldn't go and try to 'Fix' the problem." I admitted.

"What!! That's ridiculous!!! Who is bullying you!?" Natsu shouted.

"You said you wouldn't get angry...." I reminded him.

"Sorry....but you know that I'm not going to let anyone get away with bullying you." He said. "I have to protect you. Especially after today! So from now one there is no way I'm going to let you out of my sight."

I felt my heart race and cheeks become hot. "T-hankyou Natsu...but I don't want you to do anything that will get you into trouble."

"None of that matters if it means I can protect you Luce."  Natsu said seriously. Then Natsu cleared his throat as if he were embarrassed and continued to speak. "So how exactly did all this bullying start?"

"Ah, yeah...the reason for that is pretty stupid really." I began. "It all started because on my first day of high school Loke showed me around. Loke is the most popular guy in the school and the girls didn't like that he showed me around. And to make it worse after that he claimed that he was in love with Me. At least once a week he comes to confess his undying love for me, but of course I turn him down." I explained. "So now a lot of rumours have been created. Now everyone believes that I'm a whore who goes around sleeping with everyone. But it doesn't really bother me. I have my true friends who know none of that it true, and now I have you here with me too."

Natsu clenched his fists and looked like he wanted to murder someone.

"Do you know who created these rumours!?" He asked.

"Yeah I know, but it doesn't really matter."

"Of course it matters Lucy! I'm not just going to sit around and do nothing!" He shouted.

"Natsu.....please don't do anything. I can deal with this by myself. I'm not a child anymore." I said.

"I know you're not a child anymore. Waking up everyday just knowing that feels a curse....." He mumbled looking frustrated. 

I didn't hear what Natsu said because he spoke so quietly but I could tell that he felt sad and frustrated.

"Natsu....?" I asked. Concern was evident in my voice.

"Don't worry Luce, I'm fine. It's you who I'm worried about." He said smiling weakly.

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It didn't take long to get back home, And once we did Natsu automatically shut himself in his room. Something must really be bothering him. I hope It wasn't what I just told him...

I was about to go check up on him when Mother called me.
"Lucy! It's you're turn to clean up tonight!"

I sighed, and turned around to go help Mother.

I just hope Natsu is okay.