26 parts Complete "So.." he began, shifting to look at her now instead. "Why'd you leave?"
There it was, the question she had dreaded from the start. Lucy closed her eyes, taking in a deep breath. Her hand shifted just a little, pulling away from his warm one.
'Because..sometimes leaving is the only way to avoid hurting..and getting hurt.'
"That, Natsu.." Lucy breathed, turning over to look at him too.
'And because I never wanted to hurt you.'
"Is a story for another time."
(Was earlier titled Ephemeral)
All rights for the characters and concept of Fairy Tail belong to Hiro Mashima. I own nothing :)
Chapters: 25/25
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Cover by my amazing friend Negin! Do not steal!❤
This is my own idea. Similarity to any existing fanfiction out there is purely coincidental....