One Night

Chapter 4

"Lucy, well done, you came in on time today,"  Natsu said as I entered the classroom with Levy.

"I made the effort to wake up early today."  I smiled.  "I even looked at the extra stuff you sent me."

"I'm impressed."  He smiled and turned his back to the classroom, starting to write on the whiteboard.  I toyed with my hair as I listened to him start the lesson, twisting it around and around my finger, then tugging sharply.

"Hey, Lu,"  Levy whispered to me.

"What?"

"He's staring at you."  She nudged my side and pointed to the front of the classroom.  I looked where she was pointing and Mr Dragneel's gaze met mine.  I smiled, pushing my hair to one side, exposing my neck.  I knew he liked it because he had spent time paying attention to it and bit the end of my pen.  Our eyes stayed locked for a few seconds, before I smirked and broke it, looking down at my work. 

"What was that?"  Levy asked, her mouth open slightly as she looked back and forth between us.

"I'll tell you after the lesson."  I replied, glancing up at him again and grinning.

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"You still like him?"  Levy asked, bewildered.

"He's really hot."  I defended myself,  "And so sweet.  At least, before he found out I was his troublesome student."

"I guess..."  Levy mumbled.

"Plus it was some of the best sex ever."  I said.  Levy blushed and I laughed at her.

"But, I'm still in school, he's a teacher, so I'll be happy with just watching him for now."  I said, leaning back to feel the sun on my face.  "Maybe I'll confess when I've left.  There's only a few more months left."  I absentmindedly fiddled with my hair.

"Yeah."  She replied.  Gajeel wandered up to us and took his normal place next to Levy.  She unconsciously leaned into him.  I smiled at her ignorance towards her feelings.  Gajeel definitely felt something, judging by his face.  Levy may have been clever, but she could be really stupid sometimes.

"I'm going."  I said, pulling my backpack on.  "See you tomorrow."

"Wait, Lucy, did you want to go to 'Spoons this evening?"  Levy asked,  "I was thinking about inviting a few other people too."  

"You know I'm always up to that,"  I laughed,  "What time?"

"Around seven?"  

"Sure, see you then."

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"Let's go to the club."  I said after taking a long sip on my cocktail.

"What?  No, I'm not dressed appropriately,"  Levy protested.

"Ok,"  I sighed,  "Then we'll take Levy back to her place then we can go clubbing?"  I turned to Juvia and Erza, who nodded in agreement.  Levy frowned slightly.

"Maybe you could meet up with Gajeel..."  I suggested.  Immediately, her face broke out into a small smile.  I glanced down at what I was wearing.

"Should I change my clothes?"  I asked,  "My flat is on the way to the club."

"I mean, you look good, but if you really want to..."  Juvia said.  

"I'm sure I'll be fine. "

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"Vodka and lemonade and two apple sours, please,"  I handed over the money.  I glanced behind me at Juvia and Erza, who were dancing with a couple of guys.  I quickly downed my shots and went over to join them.

"Lucy, meet Jellal!"  Erza said, indicating the blue haired man she was rubbing up against.  He nodded awkwardly, but I noted that his hands were still stroking her waist.  

"And that's Sting."  Erza pointed to someone walking over to us, a couple of drinks in hand.  He nodded to us, before handing a drink to Jellal.  I looked at him and noticed him scanning my body up and down.  I moved to stand next to him.  A part of me felt bad, I kinda liked Natsu, so this probably wasn't a good idea, but we definitely weren't dating and I definitely had no obligations to him.

"Wanna dance?"  I asked Sting.

"We have another friend here, I probably shouldn't leave him alone,"  He said, taking my hand and moving closer to me.

"Mm hm,"  I hummed in agreement,  "Then why isn't he over here with you?"

"He's not fond of clubs, we forced him here."  He replied.  I looped my arms around his neck so that our bodies were fully pressed together.

"I'm sure you can stay away for a few moments,"  I suggested.  Sting gave in and put a hand on my waist.  I turned around so that I could dance against him and still drink.  I felt his hand creep further around my waist and I smiled to myself.  I caught Erza's eye over Jellal's shoulder, she looked like she was having fun.  You good?  I mouthed to her.  She nodded to me, mouthing back he's really fit.  I felt Sting laugh behind me, clearly having seen her.  I twisted my head around to look at his face.  I hadn't looked at him properly before,  he was pretty good looking, not as handsome as Natsu, but up there.  

He pushed my hair away from my neck and stroked the skin there.  I turned back to face away from him.  I ground myself against his crotch.  I finished my drink and dropped the cup on the floor.  I turned around and stood on my tip toes to yell in his ear.

"I'm going to get another drink."

"I'll buy it for you."  Sting grasped my hand and we went to the bar.  We stood waiting, his hand wrapped around my waist.  

"Hey, Sting,"  He turned to face me and I leaned up to kiss him.  He seemed startled for a minute but soon responded, pulling me into him as we stood in line.  It felt good but not as good as kissing Natsu.  

"Mm,"  He moaned quietly, before pulling away from me,  "It's us, what do you want?"

"Double vodka and lemonade?"  I asked.

"Two of those then."  He told the bartender, handing over cash.  He kissed me lightly again whilst we waited.  We grabbed our drinks and returned to Erza and Jellal.

"Where's Juvia?"  I asked.

"Gray came by, she's making out with him in the corner.  Not sure he knows that it's her, he's pretty out of it."  Erza laughed.  Sting wrapped his arms around me and swayed slightly.

"Hey, Sting,"  I heard someone behind us,  "I'm going back home.  I have to get up early tomorrow to teach."  Wait, what?  Sting turned us around to talk to his friend, and I twisted around so that I was facing his chest, recognising the voice.  Shit.  Sting glanced down at me startled at my change in position.

"You sure we can't convince you to stay?"  Sting asked, "I'll get you a drink."

"Really, I shouldn't.  There's one student who I always tell off for being late, I can't do the same thing."  

"You're no fun anymore.  Just one drink, I'm going to get it now, you can't say no."  He broke away from me.  "I'll be back in a bit."  

I watched him go and felt my stomach clench.  Slowly, I turned around to face Natsu.

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So, updates won't be as regular now, as I've reached a point where I'm writing each chapter as it comes.  I hope you enjoyed this chapter!