The History Behind Us (nalu)

SEVEN

Recap
Last chapter we saw part 2 of the teens at the mall.

Lucy went off to the bathroom and was confronted by two older men, who sexually assaulted her...

Before anything else could happen Natsu showed up and took care of the two men.

After the shock settles down more, Natsu took Lucy home, but she insisted on staying at his place in the guest room instead.

We last see the two in a warm embrace before saying goodnight to one another.

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Lucy's POV

I jolt up from the nightmare I was having with a screech as sweat lingered down numerous parts of my body.

I try to pace myself and breathe.. after a few minutes of trying to go back to sleep, I got up and walked out to the kitchen to get a glass of water.

The men from the malls touch and how it felt haunted me.

Thinking back to the events, I grab the same wrist the man held before.

I stood there staring into space until I was startled by a pink haired boys voice.

"Lucy?" He whispered.

"Hey.. couldn't sleep." I say while turning to face him.

"Same here." He replied.

As soon as he showed up it was easier for my thoughts about the precious events to vanish.

He was the one who interfered after all.

I suddenly catch myself staring at his "sleepwear look"

He had no shirt on, and even in the subtle moonlight coming from the window, every crevice of his muscular figure was perfectly outlined.

My eyes drifted down as he grabbed a glass to fill with water, and noticed how snug the sweatpants he wore where on his legs.

"Why couldn't you sleep?" I ask.

"Video games." He replied.

"Ahh. I haven't played video games since I was little." I shared.

"Well if we are both wide awake then let's go play together!" The pink haired idiot said, and there it was again... that big toothy grin.

My heart fluttered.

"Okay."
I accept the offer while returning a smile back to him.

I follow behind him up the stairs entering his room.

It was surprisingly clean except for the clothes from the previous day laying on the floor.

He plops down on the bed and pats next to him signaling me to sit beside him.

I obey.
He hands me a controller.