The sweet and the bitter {COMPLETED}

The sweet and the bitter- ch. 22

Guys I'm so sad to say this but this is the last chapter! 😭 don't worry the next chapter will be showing what book I'm publishing next and I hope you guys will like it because it's an original. Ok! Now let's get back to the story and I hope you guys enjoy!!

Natsu's pov:
We all get back to Lucy's apartment and chill there for awhile. "So Lucy, are you ready for tomorrow?" Levy asked and she nodded "yes, I'm supper excited! I haven't been to the beach together since we were all in 6th grade." Lucy chimed and we all laugh. "Geez Lucy, your just as excited as the last time we went" Erza said and the three girls laugh.
Levy walked up to me "Natsu, Gajeel did tell you the plan right" she whispered and I nodded "yes he did.. but did you have to pick the beach?" She smiled and nodded "yup it was necessary" she ran over to Erza and Lucy "Hey Lu-Chan, Erza and I are gonna go. I'm really tired" Erza nodded "same here" something seemed suspicious.
I shrug it off as Lucy said her goodbyes. She turned on her heel to me "OK! It's almost 11:00 pm. Time to get packed up for tomorrow and get some rest." She said cheerfully. "are you sure your feeling up to it?" She nodded and smiled widely "yup!" I pause for a second "Hey Natsu? You goo-" I cut her off by hugging her "n-Natsu.. what's wrong?" I shake my head "nothing I just... I saw.. m-my dad today.. when you were trying on bathing suits" she pulled away grabbing my arms and looking me in the eyes "Natsu! That isn't nothing! What happened?" She asked worried and I just shook my head "Natsu! Answer me! This isn't nothing! He's still alive!" She yelled and I shook my head "BUT I DONT KNOW HIM ANYMORE!" I yell and she froze.
She hugged me and my knees became weak causing me to fall to the floor and Lucy came down with me still hugging me as I cried. "Natsu... have you told me everything?" She asked and I shook my head "Do you want to tell me?" She asked calmly and I nodded "you don't have to tell me now-" I shook my head "no I need to tell you now." She nodded as I began to talk.
"I can hardly remember a lot since I was only 5 when they left me, but I always heard these rumors going around like I killed them, because our house caught fire, they abandoned me and died later on, my father helped me kill my mother, etc. The real story is.. that my father was abusive towards me. The night that the house caught fire my mother was protecting me from my father. My father wound up killing her for doing so and caught the house on fire attempting to kill me as well, but I escaped. I was hesitant though because I felt so much guilt leaving my mother their to burn. She was already dead though. So if I didn't make my choice then and there I'd be dead right now. My father later on, now that I know, he faked his death. So everyone blames me. So that's the story of my life... now that you know.. you'll probably stop hanging out with someone so weak and pathetic huh?" I felt arms wrap around my neck and heard Lucy sobbing silently "Natsu.. how could you ever think I'd leave you!? I would never! I promise you... I'll always be right here.. by your side and your side alone." I nodded and began to sob loudly as she petted and rubbed my head.

Lucy's pov:
Natsu soon calmed down and I started to make jokes making him laugh. As he began to feel better we said our goodbyes and I packed up then headed off to bed.

{next morning}

I wake up to the sound of my alarm I set last night. I get up and started to get ready. I slip on my bathing suit and threw on a cute black floral dress over it with a denim jacket to hide the fact that I have my swimsuit on. I slip on a pair of my converse and go to into the bathroom and brush out my hair. I brush my teeth and wash my face. "Ok done!" I grab my bag and walk out into the kitchen. I grab a quick snack which was a granola bar. I grab my keys and run out the door and I lock it. I go over to Natsu's door and knock "come on Natsu! We don't want to be late!" He opens the door and walks out "don't worry I'm already ready for once. Let's go." I nod and we head down to Gajeel's apartment door. I knock and he rushes out past us "YA YA! I KNOW I KNOW! Get in the car!" He yelled as Natsu and I laugh.
We hop in the car and he drove off. We pick up Levy and Lisanna while we are at it. "Everyone else will be meeting us at the beach, including Yukino, Sting, Rogue, Kagura, Brandish, Orga, Rufus, and the others that go to our school." I nod. We all laugh and play stupid games. Once we get there Lisanna, Levy, and I jump out as we see the other girls. We run up to them and we all hug and say our hellos. "Let's go eat some breakfast at the beach caffee" Brandish suggested and we all agree. I of course stayed by Natsu's side as much as possible.
After we ate we all headed down to the beach. All the girls stripped off there clothes to show off their bathing suits.