Falling for the maid

Igneel saves her.

Lucy

I'm watching people pass by when a man swiftly kicks me in the stomach. I curl up, coughing while he laughs at me. After he had had his fill of tormenting  me, he simply walks away.

Whatever, I'm used to it. But it still hurts. I was thinking when I noticed a guy in a black tux staring down at me. I was so confused, usually people refuse to acknowledge me. Exept from the occasional glance, in which the person always looks away in disgust. Or the occasional jerk who beats the crap out of me for no reason. But neither was the case for this guy. He just stood there, staring at me. He looked to be in his 30-40s. Probably wealthy from the fancy black tux and shiny shoes. He looks like he would live in a mansion. I just stare at him wondering who he is and what he could possible want.

Igneel

I was walking around town looking to see  if anyone had seen the" Maid wanted" posters that I had someone put out. Lissana, my son Natsus, maid, had quit and I need someone to fill her position to stop his complaining. I'm pulled out of my thoughts when I hear a grunt come from around the corner followed by a yelp. Turning the corner, I gasp at the scene before me. A girl, about 16 or 17 (around Natsus age) was being attacked. She must be used to it because she wasn't fighting back at all. She wore tattered jeans and a T-Shirt, 'she must have no where to go' I thought.

When her attacker walked away, seeming to have had his fill of beating her, she readjusts her position. Grimacing from pain,  she relaxed and seems lost in thought.  I walk up to her and end up staring. She's beautiful! She's dirty and grimy from being on the streets but you can tell she is naturally very pretty. Her eyes were chocolate brown with flecks of light blue, and they hold so much emotion.  I knew that instant that I had to help her. One Natsu would love to have her as maid, and two I feel like I should recognize her. She reminds me of a friend I used to have. As I'm pulled out of my thoughts once again, I realize she's  noticed me, and she looksscared.

Lucy

For several minutes I tried to figure out what he could possible want, to no avail. No being able to figure out what he wants, I start to panick.  I don't know him, will he try hurting me, oh but maybe he'll help me. Yeah right, how any times has that truly happend? Only like once, the other times I just got attacked. I think he noticed my panicked expression because he cleared his throat, " Hello miss, are you alright?" He asked. I looked up at him and nodded, " yes, I'm fine" I replied quietly. He held out his hand and I just stared at it, " My name is Igneel Dragneel, nice to meet you......" he trailed off looking at me expectantly. " oh sorry, I'm Lucy Heartfillia" I said, taking his hand. He smiled and helped me up. Thanks, and nice to meet you too Mr. Igneel". Smiling one more time, he asks " Lucy, if you have no place to go, why not come work to my mansion as a live-in maid?"