Hidden Pain

Chapter 11

A/N I know this is short but it's Halloween so...
He pulled away just for a second before his lips fell on mine. The kiss was soft and sweet. He pulled away.

"I'm so glad youre ok," He said softly. He placed his forehead on mine. "Ya really scared me," Then he looked at the scars and paused a moment. "What happened?" I could tell he was calmer now so i took a breath before answering. "Nothing. It's fine. Im fi..." I was interrupted by Natsu who was hugging me once again.

"You are not fine Luce. You have scars all over your body, you're skinny as a twig, and you look half dead. I'm...I'm just worried, that's all." He pulled me closer, and that's when i broke. All the tears, the sobs, the cries of pain, escaped my lips. I clutched Natsu's shirt, balling it in my fist and gripping it as hard as i could. Natsu ran his hands hands through my hair and rubbed circles on my back.

Minutes later the door opened and a nurse came in. "Oh dear," She whispered. "Come here sweety. Let's get you back to bed," I could tell it was a different nurse than before, her voice was kind and sweet.

She walked over and put her hands on my shoulders in an attempt to pry me from Natsu. I clutched on to him tighter, my sobs being muffled by his shirt. Natsu picked me up and carried me to my bed. He set me down on the bed. I began to calm down as i let go of his shirt. He pulled the covers over me and kissed my head.

"Night Luce, We'll be here when you wake up," he, and the others left the room quietly. I closed my eyes slowly and felt sleep wash over me.