Hidden Pain

Chapter 15

Moments later I was sitting in my hospital room surrounded by dozens of people. Police officers, friends, nurses, lawyers. Levy walked over to me slowly. I looked up hopefully.

"Still nothing. Sorry," Levy apologized. I nodded. Natsu had been missing for an hour now and we were starting to worry. Maybe he left because he found out about the real me. Maybe my dad found him.

All of a sudden the police officer nearest to my bed picked up he walkie talkie and began talking. I couldn't make out what he said because of all the commotion in the room. After he hung up he stood on a chair as everyone stopped to listen.

"They found Mr. Heartfilia. He's at the station. Let's go." He motioned to the other officers and they all left.

"Where's Natsu?" I asked Levy in a panic. "They didn't mention Natsu. What if he's hurt? What if he's..." Dead. I could feel hot tears burn my eyes and cheeks. He can't be dead. He can't be!

"I ain't dead Luce. Just a little hurt that's all."

I looked over at the pink haired boy standing in the corner. He had a black eye and a bruised cheek. His nose looked a bit purple and red and his lip had a small bandage on it.

"Natsu?" I breathed out. I jumped out of bed and walked over to him. I placed my hand on his cheek.

" Wha happened? did my dad...." I stopped. I couldn't even finish.

"Luce it's fine. I'm ok, are you hurt?" He asked in worry while checking me over. After nodding my head I pulled him in for a short hug then pulled away when he began talking again.

"God I'm sorry you had to deal with him your whole life. A few minutes was enough for me," Natsu joked. I stifled a giggle behind my hand. "What did they do with my dad? Is he at the station?" I asked as I walked back to my bed and sat down. Natsu pulled up a chair next to Levy and Grey who were currently sitting beside my bed watching the reunion. Erza and Gajeel, who had been quietly talking in the corner, came over and stood next to the three teens in the chairs. Lisanna and Juvia who had went to get water walked in with multiple bottles in hand.

"Natsu! What happened!?" Lisanna screamed before running over and examining his face.

"Don't worry I'm fine Lis," Natsu said before giving her a toothy grin. That seemed to calm her down and she began handing out the bottles she was holding.

Natsu looked at me then turned to make sure everyone was listening. "I went straight to your house after I left. I knew that man needed to get some sense beaten into him. I was able to get some punches in before that druken bastard started chasing me. I got a few blocks before I called the police." He paused for a breathe, " That's when this happened." He pointed at his face. "That's about it." He broke into a smug grin "I'm sure he got what he deserved from those cops." the room burst into a fit of giggles welcoming the little bit of light in this dark situation.

"Well, Bunny Girl," Lucy turned her head at the familiar nickname, "Erza and I have been talking and we think it's best if.." he paused, "If we put you in a girl's home just for the time being ya know just.."

"No." Natsu cut in.

"What are you talking about flame brains she needs a place to stay." Grey asked, obviously starting to get angry.

"She's not going in a girls home." He started as he stood up causing the chair to fall behind him, " You realize we wouldn't be able to see her, like ever, if she was in a girl's home!' His voice started to rise.

"Than what do you suggest we do?" Erza asked.

"We'll figure something out." Natsu replied

I open my mouth to speak but the door is suddenly thrown open. A tall pink haired woman walks in, worry written all over her face.