My Unrequited Love For You

Silence

LUCY P.O.V.

When I heard footsteps approaching I looked up expecting to see my best friend's pink hair, instead I met blueish-black locks. "Arata?" He waved, "What's up Lu?" "Just waiting for Natsu." His eyebrows creased in the center, "Natsu... the guy with the pink hair?" I giggled, "He says its salmon, but yes him." He suddenly looked uncomfortable, "Well, uh I saw him walking with the girl with short white hair when I left the gym." That caught my attention. "Are you sure it was Natsu?" "Yeah, I mean the guy has pink hair. I don't think I'd confuse him with someone."

A frown found its way to my lips, "We were supposed to walk home together... Oh! I'll call him to check." I dialed his number but he didn't answer. Instead I sent a text. "Hey, Lu, how long have you been waiting?" "Huh? Uh, almost 2 hours I believe." His eyes widened. "Aren't you cold? Here use my track jacket." He tossed me his black Fairy Tail jacket and I would have denied it but the air was quite chilly. "What about you?" He smiled at me "Don't worry about me, I can handle a little wind." Arata stood up and stretched. Then he reached out his hand, which I only looked at questioningly. "Are you gonna take it or not?"

Realization hit me and my cheeks felt hot, "Oh, right. Sorry." I extended my hand and he took it in his. His hands were softer than I had expected. He pulled my hand upwards, an action that made it easier for me to get back onto my feet. "Thanks." I smiled at him. "No problem. Now shall we get going, princess?" I giggled, "You sound just like Loke!" His raised his left eyebrow "The guy who's hair looks like lion ears?" "That's right! The one who always has sunglasses on."

We continued our walk until I noticed that our hands were still intertwined. I coughed awkwardly and looked down. Arata released my hand with and embarrassed laugh while scratching his head. Silence enveloped us until we burst out in laughter. It didn't last long when I noticed a head of pink up ahead. "Nat-" my voice died off when I noticed that a shade of pink dusted his tan cheeks as his body shook with laughter.

Then I heard her  laughter follow, sounding like sweet honey. Her pale hand covered her bright pink lips in an attempt to stop her giggles from escaping. I noticed that Natsu was about to turn around so I faced the opposite direction and began to sprint.

Why?
Don't laugh like that with her.
Why don't you laugh like that with me anymore?
Why don't you smile like that when you're with me?
Why don't you look at me like that?

I felt tears pool in my eyes but I refused to let them fall yet.

Keep running.
Farther.
Farther.
Away from their laughter, keep running.

I had almost reached my house but I could hear footsteps coming from behind.

Could it be Natsu?

"Lu! Wait up!"

Of course it can't. He's too busy enjoying his time with her.

I stepped on a rock but before I could fall, I felt pressure circle my waist and was pulled into someone's chest. The tears overflowed and soon fell onto Arata's uniform shirt. His arms wrapped around me and I melted into his embrace. I needed his embrace. I bit my lip in order to not sob aloud. "Sh, its alright, Lu." He rubbed my back and I allowed myself to cry out loud. I wrapped my arms around him and clutched at his shirt from the back.

"Hey, you probably don't remember but we met before I moved here." "Huh?" "Yeah, it was in Crocus- where I used to live- I was a huge ass to you though." "I don't remember."  "Didn't think so. Anyways I had to go with my dad to this meeting for his company, and I really didn't want to go because it was my two year anniversary with my girlfriend." I looked up sniffling, "You have a girlfriend?" I didn't see that one coming, she probably wouldn't want me hugging her boyfriend.