"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....