With Great Power Comes Great Responsibilty

Chapter 29

The universe hated Natsu. That was the only explanation. Why else would Laxus Dreyar end up being his room mate? Seriously, out of all the people in the world fate could have chosen to live under the same roof as him, it had to be the one person who's goal was to make Natsu's life a living hell.

"Alright Dragneel here are the rules." Laxus said. "Do not touch my stuff, do not go on my side of the room, don't talk to me, don't even look at me. If you break any of these rules then your face goes into the nearest toilet. Is that clear?"

"Crystal." Natsu sighed. 

"I swear Gray the universe has a vendetta against me." He told Gray over the phone later that evening. "I mean really, why else would I get stuck with Laxus?"

"Calm down. Maybe it's not as bad as you think." Gray said.

"It's Laxus, Gray. The guy who tormented us during our entire school years and even now in our college years. I'm gonna have to sleep with one eye open every night!"

"If you're that worried then talk to the land lord about getting a new room mate."

"Something tells me he won't comply with my request."

"Alright so you have to share a room with Laxus, that does make things more difficult for you but it's not like you'll be living with him forever. Besides he probably won't last the first semester."

"What do you mean?"

"Well he's a moron, a trouble making moron. Sooner or later he's bound to do something that will get him expelled." 

"You have a point there."

"Just ignore him. I'm sure by the time the semester ends he'll be out of there."

"I hope so. Right now I need something to take him off my mind, do you wanna go get a pizza or something?"

"Sorry bro but I already made plans with my room mate. He's going to try to introduce me to some ladies. No doubt this won't end well."

"Hey everybody has to get lucky sometime."

"Yeah I guess. See you in class tomorrow?"

"Sure. Bye."

He hung up and went outside to get some air. It was quiet that evening and not many people seemed to be around. No wait, he did see somebody. It was Lucy, what was she doing out so late?

"Hey Lucy wait up!" He called to her.

"Oh hi Natsu." She greeted with a smile. "What are you out here so late?"

"Just getting some air. What about you?"

"I'm just getting back from the library. I've been studying for my upcoming physics exam."

"How's that going?"

"Terrible. I'm reading the books but for some reason I just can't understand it. I've always had trouble with physical science. It just doesn't make any sense to me."

"Really? Well it just so happens I always get straight A's in physics."

"Are you trying to rub it in?"

"No. What I'm trying to say is I could tutor you on the subject. If you'd like that is."

"You'd do that for me?"

"Sure. Just say when and where and I'll be there."

"You're a total doll Natsu."

"Oh no I'm not." He said trying not to blush.

"Yes you are. You're like the nicest guy I know."

"I am?"

"Yes. You and Gray. You two are the only nice guys I know."

"I'm sure that's not true. There are probably a lot of nice guys you know other than us. What about your boyfriend?"

"He's...He's nice in a way."

"What does that mean?"

"I'd rather not talk about it right now. How about we met up tomorrow? At library arounf five?"

"Sounds great."

"I'll see you tomorrow then?"

"Yes you will."

"Wonderful."

She gave him one last smile before walking off to the ride that had come. He smiled to himself as he watched her leave.

"No way man." Natsu was startled by Laxus's sudden appearance. "There is no way in hell that is happening."

"What?" Natsu said.

"There is no way that you and her are ever getting together." Laxus chuckled.

"What are you talking about?"

"Dude everyone knows that you have the hots for her. Everyone except her apparently but I know for a fact that you have no chance with her."

"I don't know where you got such a ridiculous idea from. Lucy is just a very good friend of mine who I'm helping out."

"Do you think I'm stupid?"

"Do you really want me to answer that?"

Laxus grabbed Natsu and slammed him against the nearest wall.

"You know Natsu nerds like you really get on my nerves." He said. "You freaks all think that you're better than me because you get good grades! Well the truth is you're nothing Natsu! You're a total loser and no girl would ever go out with you! Especially one like Lucy!"

"What's going on here?" Professor Clive had just walked in on the situation. "Mr. Dreyar put that student down at once!"

Laxus hesitated, he looked like he was going to refuse.

"Now Mr. Dreyar or I'll have you expelled." The professor threatened.

He growled at the professor but he dropped Natsu and walked away.

"Are you okay?" Gildarts asked Natsu.

"I'm fine but Laxus will probably kill me once I get back to my dorm."

"Why is that?"

"He's my roommate."

"Uh-oh."

"Uh-oh is right."

"He's going to destroy me."

"Why did you move in with him?"

"It wasn't my choice. He was assigned to me."

"I see...You know I can talk to the landlord about giving you a new one?"

"Really? If you can that would be so great. But isn't that against rules?"

"I'm sure they'll make an exception once I informed them of how unsettling his treatment of you is."

"Thank you Professor Clive. Thank you so much."

"Think nothing of it Natsu. You know I don't understand that boy. He has such potential, why must be waste it by harassing people?"

"Because he doesn't have a brain."

"He's actually a lot smarter than he acts. I just wish he would apply himself."

"If you ask me that jerk isn't good for anything."

"Now don't stoop to his level by insulting him. You're better than that."

"I guess."

"Why don't you go to on back to your room? Seems to me that you've had a long day and you could use some rest."

"Yeah you're right. See you in class tomorrow professor."

"You too."