Hurt so good •Nalu•

12

A few weeks later I was having breakfast at the cafe in the lounge. When Gray approached me, "Morning Lucy, getting ready to head to work?" He greets me as normal and takes a seat at his usual stool.

"Morning Gray, nope, today's a holiday." I replied with a smile after taking a sip of coffee.

"Hmm, then could you do a favor for me? Gajeel left his wallet at the bar last night."

"Oh, why not give it to Levy?"

Gray gave his order to Mira as Loki took my finished breakfast plates. "Levy is with him." He said with a slyness to his voice. "Oh!" I chuckled, then continued, "Sure, I don't mind."

Gray hands me a very expensive-looking wallet. "I'd go myself, but I don't have time to see him today. Thanks Lucy!" Gray then writes down Gajeel's address on a napkin and hands it to me.

"No problem."

~•~

That afternoon, I go to the hotel Gajeel is staying at. I'm in awe at how beautiful the hotel is, the inside more stunning then the outside. I suddenly sense someone's gaze on me and quickly turn around. There's plenty of people here in the lobby, but I don't recognize any of them. 'Hm, nobody seems to be looking my way either...' I continue on my way, convincing myself I'm just tensed after the incident a few nights ago.

After a bit I finally find his room, I reach up to knock on the door. But suddenly, the door opens and appears a familiar face.

"L-Lu-Chan!?"

"Afternoon, Levy." I say with a little giggle. Levy's hair is a wreck and her clothes are a little disheveled.

"W-what are you doing h-here?" She asks while blushing madly.

"Oh, uh. Grey sent me. Gajeel left his wallet at the bar last night and he wasn't able to bring it himself."

"Oh, I see."

I hand Levy Gajeel's wallet, "hang on Lu." She says, as I nod in response. Levy then disappears behind the door. A few moments later Levy comes back out, she's fixed her hair and straightened out her clothes.

"Wanna grab some coffee or something?"

"Yeah, That sounds great."

~•~

Levy and I are wondering around the city, after drinking coffee and grabbing a bite to eat. We are heading home when in the way we see a familiar salmon haired guy.

On the opposite side of the intersection, we catch sight of Natsu. I reach up to wave my hand but Levy grabs me my arm pulling it down in the nick of time.

"Lu-Chan,  look.." Levy says while pointing out a large bouquet of flowers in his hand.

Unaware of our presence, Natsu continues on his way. 'No way, could he be going on a date-' My worries thoughts cut short as we watch him hold up a guide map. The only thing in the direction he's walking in is a big cemetery.

"He must be visiting someone." I says in a low, almost ashamed tone for assuming anything other. Levy being the great friend she is must have caught on, linking her arm with mine she pulled me away.

"Alright Lu, fill my head with stars." She giggles. She always says this when she wants to talk about my progress with my report and research.

'Eh, what am I doing, I don't have time to be thinking of Natsu, I'm running out of time..'

The thought of having to marry that blonde headed jerk creeped its way into my thoughts.