Sacred Ice Dragon's Roar!

Hurt Feelings

Hey guys! Brook here! Gail decided to be MEAN and not participate. Haha never mind, now she is. SO, I hope you enjoy! We're starting the full chapter POVs again, and, as always, REVIEW OR ELSE! (Gail's not actually helping tho... lol)

Gail's POV ~ At the guild bulletin

The bulletin board in front of me in dusty and losing it's shine. "It's been a while, hasn't it?" I say, touching the decaying wood frame. The cork is very fragile, and the thumbtacks can barely hang on.

"Yeah, people aren't around much anymore. You made quite the impression in 4 short days, huh?"

I turn around and see the unmistakably bright blond hair, and deep brown eyes. I can't help but feel frustrated just by seeing her... "Huh. I didn't expect the guild to end up like this in 4 measly days."

"Yeah, but Natsu and Gray were the most affected by it. You should've seen Gray sitting at the tables in the back, not interacting with anyone. And Natsu was always sulking..."

"Mm. I didn't realize we mattered so much," I say, quietly. "Natsu likes you though, right?"

"H-huh? What do you mean?"

"Oh, sorry. I didn't mean it like that. You get along, right?"

"Oh yeah, I guess I was just the backup after you... left."

"Don't say it like that. Natsu likes you, for sure. Trust me..." I say even quieter, and feel tears hot in my eyes. I spin around with a job request, and walk toward Mirajane. "I need to go on a job. See ya."

I walk over to Mira's bar stools and hop onto one. Even though they're constantly repaired, it really doesn't feel like it. They're always wobbly and paint chips off 24/7...

"What do you need, Gail?" Mira asks sweetly, like absolutely nothing has changed. The last time we were here was 6 months ago, and yet, she can act like it's been like this the whole time? Mira seems so simple on the outside, and calm, but in reality she must be having a hard time holding onto her feelings. She seems to be walking on a tightrope.

"Oh. Right. Do you know where Natsu is?" I ask, tears still pricking my eyes. I feel my cheeks getting red, and I wonder why I'm still crying. Am I really this upset about Natsu? He and Lucy were meant to be. I can't... I can't just block them from being with each other. I shouldn't, but I have to. I can't help it..

Mirajane tilts her head slightly and smiles. "Right over there, Gail!" She points to the guild doors and there stands Natsu.

It seems like he saw me looking at him so he frowns and looks at the ground. I get up off my stool, and slowly walk over to him. I bite my lip, unconsciously, and find it to be quivering. "Hey, Natsu! Want to go on this job?"

"Oh, hey Gail... I was going to go on a job with Luigi,"

"Lucy"

"Lucy- with Gray and Erza. You and Brook may feel a little awkward though, since you don't necessarily know Lucy all that well..."

"I know her just fine."

"I don't know you very well, though." Natsu says and scratches the back of his head. He looks down sadly and mumbles, "Ever since you left, I've been wondering if what you've told me is even true... I mean, it seems too good to be true, doesn't it? I don't know who you are, Gail. So why don't you just sit this one out? Besides, I need to get to know Lui-Lucy better. Please just go somewhere else for now."

My legs become stiff and my eyes prickle more. "What, you think that you don't know me? I can't believe you. That's the most stupid thing I've ever heard. Of course you know me! I told you all about me... And you just... Take that like it's worthless information? Maybe I don't know you that well, Natsu."

"Just go. You hurt us. You hurt everyone, and now you expect it to all be okay? Wow. Some friend you are."

"Gee, glad you care so much. I went through so much bullshit while I was gone, and you just go acting like it doesn't matter! You may not know what happened, but you can at least try. I need a break from you too, Natsu."

Suddenly, a shadow is looming in the guild doors. A big, dark shadow. One that is undeniably, Erza.

"Okay, you two. I don't know what the hell is going on, but if NATSU is arguing, it must be some pretty dumb stuff. Brook, Gray, Lucy and I are all packed up. We're waiting on you two. So hurry up, slowpokes!"

I let out a frustrated groan and storm off outside, leaving Natsu wondering what he's just done.

I take a seat next to Brook on the train, and lean on the window.

"What's wrong, Gail?" Brook asks, worried.

"Nothing... Well, everything. Wait. You know what's strange? We aren't getting motion sickness!"

"Oh. Cool."

"Wow, way to be enthusiastic." I say sarcastically, and glare at her.

"Gee, if you're going to be such a bum, I'm going to go talk to Lucy. She's feeling bad about Natsu right now, and you aren't helping. You need to solve this before any more feelings get hurt." Brook moves up a few seats to where Erza, Gray, and Lucy are seated.

Leaving these seats to just Natsu and I. I lean against the window and let out a long frustrated sigh. I glance over at Natsu and he's looking at me. I glare at him and move my gaze back to the blurry scenery flying by my window.

"Well then, Gail, what did happen?" Natsu mumbles face down in his seat.

"I already told you that it's classified information," I say getting more frustrated.

"Well then that doesn't really help much does it?"

"Natsu, I just can't handle you right now okay? So just leave me alone."

"And why should I do that?"

"Why do you have to be so difficult!"

"Well I'm sorry for just trying to get to know you better."

I turn my gaze towards him and stare him right in the eye.

"What's there not to believe about me Natsu? I mean I thought we were friends..."

Natsu pauses and stares back at me.

"I know that I am growing farther and farther away from everyone... and now I pretty much just lost you... So I don't know what the hell to do anymore..."

"Well I do," Natsu says quietly, and pulls me into a hug. "In the long run, I don't know a thing about you, and you don't know a thing about me. So how about from now on, we get to know each other? One step at a time. At least we can try, right?"

"Right." I say, tears streaking my cheeks.

"I promise you that there is no reason for me to leave you again. So if I do slap me and chain me to a tree." I laugh.

"Sounds like a plan." Natsu laughs along with me.

I glance over at the other section where Brook is seated. She raises her eyebrows, grins, and flashes me a thumbs up.

"Wait, where's Happy?"

"Oh, not AGAIN..."

SO, it was a little short! But it was a really sweet one! Gail ended up working on it, so we did pretty good :) In any case, please review, follow, and favorite! We absolutely LOVE your support! <3 you guys!