Not like before(Nalu)

CH21- He's Gone!?

Lucy's POV

We left the party. I slowly walked up to my room, threw my purse to the wall, hopped on my bed and just started crying. Why is everyone treating me like trash all of a sudden?

My mom, Natsu, who's next?! Someone knocks at my door. I quickly wipe my tears.
"Who is it?"

"Hey, Lucy how are you holding up?", it was my mom holding a plate of cookies and milk.

I turn my head and pout after remembering what she told me.

"What do you want?, gonna tell me that I was a mistake too"

"Hey listen, I'm sorry for those things I said I didn't really mean it, I was just upset and you know I say things without meaning when I'm mad".

"Yeah, but that doesn't mean I forgive u but can I please be alone for a bit", I order.

She nods her head. "Yes, I'll be on my way". She walks to the door and slowly closes it.

After she left, I start crying all over again and end up sleeping, but crying as well.

*next day*

"NOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!"

I wake up hearing someone screaming NooOoo and immediate bawling. I rub my eyes and check my phone to see what time it was. It was 8:16.

I walk downstairs and see my aunt rubbing my aunt's back crying while my mom is getting teary eyed.

"Uhhh what's going on?", I question.

"Lucy,.......It's your grandpa", my mom says.

"What about him? What's wrong", I ask worriedly.

"He-", my mom was about to say something but got cut off by my uncle.

"He recently passed away just right now, you're aunt and dad rushed to the hospital when they heard about his critical condition. You see he has cancer and he's been suffering from it for a few months but it wasn't as bad as before. It got bad during the night and God finally set him free from his pain and suffering", explained my uncle while crying.

"N-no, this can't be, I never even got a chance to meet him why?!", I start crying.

My uncle and mom walked towards me and lean in for a group hug.

"I know I know, but just think about this way, he was suffering from cancer for too long and God saw his suffering and finally set him free to join him, being happy and healthy", said my mom.

*one hour later*

My dad and aunt come home with dryed up tears.
"So I'm assuming you heard the news too, Lucy girl?", asked my dad.

"Yeah", I run to him and my aunt giving them a hug. "I'm sorry for your loss", after that I started tearing up.

They hug back and smile. "Aw it's ok, he's gonna be in a better place now and he wanted us to give this to you".

He handed me a medium sized box, with a note attached to it.

"It's from your grandpa, he wanted to give this to you but he can't do it seeing as he passed. He was so eager to meet you and he worked hard to get you that present", my dad said almost crying.

"Can I..... Open it in my room?".

"Go ahead".

I run up to my bedroom, and read the note.

Dear granddaughterdaughter Lucy, I've heard that you were coming to Mexico for the first time. I was so happy bc I finally got to meet you since I could never travel. I'm sorry I never got to see you grow up, as you probably know by now I have cancer. It was difficult dealing with it, I never feel much happiness but when I got the news that you were coming it immediately lifted my spirits. I started working some side jobs to get enough money for your gift. Your aunts kept nagging me to stop but those party poopers should know that my love for you is what kept me motivated. I want to thank you for keeping my spirit bright for the last few days I was here waiting, hopefully we'll meet. Just know if I die, you'll be my favorite~ Love Grandpapapapa

After reading, I completely lost it. Tears started streaming down my face. I can't believe it, he worked yet he was ill?! HE COULD'VE DIED JUST GETTING ME SOMETHING?! I feel like such a waste. Maybe that was why he died, my presence gave him so much hope that it killed him?! No Lucy, it's not like that just open the gift.

I opened it. Inside was a VHS tape and a bracelet that had my nickname my family call me.

I put it on as fast when I saw it. I decided to wait till I get home to Magnolia to watch it. I put my letter and VHS tape in my backpack purse where its safe.

I look at my phone, deciding whether to call Natsu for not. Then I remember

*flashback*

....
Look I don't have time for this ill text you when I can, I just don't want to talk to you

I MEAN I CAN'T TALK TO YOU

Oh. Ok. Well bye I guess.....
I love you

Yeah sorry.

*flashback ends*

Oh yeah, I'm just a bother to him. Maybe he was having a bad day that's all but I'll let him text me first.

Meanwhile back in Magnolia with Natsu *third person POV*

"WHAT?!?! WHAT DO YOU MEAN YOU'RE PLANNING ON BREAKING UP WITH HER", yells Gray over the phone.

"Shhh, don't say that loud but yeah I am", says Natsu trying to shush his loud friend.

"Dude what the actual fuck why??!, you guys barely got together and it hasn't even reached a month", reasons Gray.

"I don't care, I'm doing it but I'll call you later", he ends the call and puts his face in his arms.

Am I doing the right thing?, he questions himself. He walks over to the mirror and sees a photo of them two together.

Do I really wanna end it with her? Those thoughts kept going thru his head nonstop.

Honestly when I was writing the part where Lucy was reading her grandpa's letter, I was crying. My grandpas died before I got to meet them, and one of my grandpas died last year June 2nd 2017 when I was on a trip to Mexico and I wasn't able to see him before he got buried or attend his funeral. It still pains me that I couldn't go. It made me realize that I never actually got to experience what it's like to have a grandpa. If you peeps out there have ever lost someone important in your life, it's ok you are not alone we've been thru that pain and we're here. Much love and stay strong💟- Nugget~Chan