Trash: A Collection of Stories

Chapter 27

Everyone was happily laughing at Erza and I when a soft knock came from the door. Mira opened it and turned to me. I couldn't see who was standing outside, so I gave her a confused look.

"Come on in," she said, stepping back. A very nervous and blushing Sting walked in.

"Hey, you shouldn't be here right now," Natsu instantly went off on him.

"No, it's ok, Natsu. Could you guys give us a moment?" I asked them. No one moved at first, but they all shuffled out, closing the door behind them. I sat up and patted the bed, indicating for him to sit.

He did and his face fell to his hands. I waited for him to say something.

"You are an idiot," he gave a sigh of relief.

I was shocked. "Excuse me?" Before I knew what was happening, he had his arms around me and he was crying into my neck.

"You could have died," he hiccuped. I didn't know how to respond, he was probably feeling the same way I did when mom passed.

Even though it hurt to move, I placed my arms around him and pulled him closer. "I'm sorry," I rubbed his back.

"I didn't know what to do when you left me the first night, I was drunk and confused. I shouldn't have forced myself on you.." He moved back. "I'm broken inside."

I don't know what made me do it, but I leaned up and kissed him. He was caught off guard, but eased into it, moving his hands gently to my cheeks. I pulled back first, still centimeters from his face. "We can be broken, together," I rested my forehead on his.

"I love you," he whispered, looking into my eyes.

"Yeah. I love you, too," I couldn't stop my mouth. He connected our lips again.

"Do you want me to stay with you until you recover?"

"I can recover later, I just want to get out of this room. It's so humid." He chuckled and helped me up out of bed. I could barely walk so he had one arm around my waist and I had one over his shoulders.

"Lucy, you shouldn't be out of bed," Bickslow spotted us first.

"I'm ok, Sting's got me," I reassured him.

"Do you want me take her?" Natsu came over to us.

"No, she's fine," he kissed my forehead. I felt like slapping him for doing that in front of Natsu of all people.

"What was that?" His voice cracked a little.

"Let's not do this," I stopped the drama before it spiraled out. Sting nudged us forward and we walked passed him and the rest of the group. "I feel bad," I whispered once we were out of the stadium.

"He'll be ok, he's Natsu."

"You didn't have to kiss me in front of them.."

"Did it embarrass you? I'm sorry, but they shouldn't have an issue with us, and if they do they can suck it up."

"I wonder how Lector will react to this."

"He won't have a problem, now stop worrying or I'll kiss you again." I looked up at him and giggled, meeting his lips. "Why are you so cute?" He asked into the kiss. I hummed in response and we separated.

He walked me to my teams carriage, my luggage had already been tied to the top. Sting happily helped me in and I leaned out the window to him.

"I'll see you sometime soon," he got on his toes so he could reach me. Even though this is like our fourth time kissing, it felt like it hadn't been enough. He was about to dropped back down, but I placed my hands on both of his cheeks and let my lips linger on his. He had to hold onto the window ceil to keep himself steady.

I finally pushed his face away to breathe and smiled. "See you then." He grinned and walked back towards the arena.

I don't know why I love him, but it feels right. But how can someone fall in love so easily? We haven't talked since the first day of the games, and now we are suddenly kissing. I definitely don't think I'm made to date girls, I feel much more comfortable with Sting than when I was with Juvia. I don't think Juvia was meant to date girls either, she seems happier now that her and Gray are together. I wonder if Sting will change my life for the better..

"Earth to Lucy," Laxus waved his giant hand in front of my face. I came back to reality and realized I had folded my arms and had been leaning out the window, staring in the direction Sting went.

"Oh, hey," I sat back against the seat. The four guys piled in, Gajeel sitting next to me and Natsu next to him. Laxus and Gildarts sat across from us.

We rode home in an awkward silence. I guess I ruined everyone's mood..

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