My Love (sequel to skater boy

Chapter 2

"Hey guys, didn't know you were coming" said Jellal. "Neither did we" they answered in unison as Erza cheerfully came around the corner. "Sorry for the pushiness but I was afraid if I waited to ask then it might not have happened. Aside from being my boss Natsu, your my friend too and it would be nice to see you outside the mafia" she said honestly. 

"Right there with you" agreed Natsu. "You guys want a drink?. I got a few beers in here" asked Jellal. "Luce, what do you think?" "Why not, sure Jellal go ahead and give me one" said Lucy as Jellal handed her and Natsu a beer. They sat around talking until it was time to go get Layla. "This is going to be a surprise for her" Lucy said joyfully as her , Natsu and Erza were on the way. They pulled up to the school to see Layla walking outside. 

"Layla!!, over here baby girl" Lucy yelled putting a hand to her mouth. She turned and started running as she saw Lucy. "Mommy!" she yelled happy as she hugged her tight. "Hey baby, did you have a good day at school?" she asked looking down at her as she nodded her head. "What are you doing here? Layla asked as Erza stuck her head out the window making Layla shriek with excitement. 

"Come on kiddo, get on in here" she told her as Lucy opened the door where Layla jumped right in and buckled. "Aunt Erza!" she cried. 

"Hey Layla sweetheart" "What am I , chopped liver?" Natsu said sarcastic. "Hi daddy!!" she greeted loudly. "There happy now?" said Lucy entertained. "Shush up Luce. How was your day baby girl?" he asked turning his head to see her in the back seat. 

"It was good" she replied. "How were the kids?" "Oh, they were good" She answered but he saw her feeling didn't reach her eyes and knew she was hiding something. 

Realizing he was staring at her, she got a giant grin on her face hoping it would fool him .Natsu however was not, he saw straight through the smile she had plastered. "I'll talk to her when we get back" he thought to himself as he turned himself back around as he looked in the mirror and smiled as he saw her and Lucy smiling and hugging each other. 

He knew that wasn't fake for she loved her mother and giving hugs to her. 

Once they got to the house, he called Layla over. "we're stepping out for a second Lucy, be right back" he said as he put a gentle hand on Layla's shoulder leading her outside as he shut the door behind them. "Wonder what that's about" said Lucy. 

" Couldn't  tell ya" said Erza. "Want to help me Lucy?" asked Jellal. "Sure, I'd love to help with dinner" she answered eager to help. Outside, Natsu and Layla were sitting on the steps as she was looking down fumbling with her shirt. 

"Layla" " Yes daddy?" "What happened at school baby girl?" She looked up at him instantly with emotion in her eyes. "Nnnothing daddy" Sighing he said "Little dragon , I'm going to tell you that both you and your mother..you both suck at lying to me. Sweetheart, whatever happened you know I won't be mad" she turned her face back down not looking at him. 

He took two fingers and had her look up at him. "Layla, what happened, were the kids mean to you?" No!...least not all of them" "What did they do?" he asked, his voice getting edgy with anger. She lifted her shirt showing her scars. 

"They called me names and picked on me." Next time that happens, tell them this, tell them your dad is the head of the magnolia mafia. .then see if they pick on you anymore..and if that wont work, tell them you fought for yourself and won. Those punks don't know what you went through baby girl but I promise it stops eventually."

"You promise daddy?" she looked at him with hopeful eyes. Having her stand up, he placed his hands on her shoulders and with a soft voice said "Yes Layla, I promise you will not be picked on forever." She wrapped her arms around his neck as he put his around her waist picking her up as she laid herhead on his shoulder.