Lucy couldn't stay at the hot springs after that, she couldn't bare to see his face. But neither could Natsu, nor the rest.
Lucy sat on her bed with a depressed look, Levy next to her rubbing her back." I'm sorry Levy... I didn't mean to ruin the trip at the hot springs with my relationship problems with Natsu. "she spoke softly, her eyes still red from crying.
" Lu, you apologized to me, Erza, and Juvia the whole way here, we've already forgiven you. "Levy sighed." Am I right Erza? "
Erza was at the doorway with a soft yet stern look, which was normal." Yes, Lucy. Besides, friends are more important than some trip. You'd suggest to leave if it were me arguing and breaking up with Jellal. "she said.
" Not to mention needing help to get into my own house because my legs reached their limit. "Lucy groaned." I-I honestly didn't want to break up  the wee... But... If he didn't care for the way we met then what was the point of our relationship at all? "
" What exactly did he say anyways? "Juvia asked, coming in with some tea for everyone, handing a cup to everyone.
" I asked him if he thought I could play again. "Lucy started, a small sigh slipping from her lips." H-He said it didn't matter, he didn't seem to care at all. We met by my piano, and I shared that music with him... That was the only way he could hear me. But if he doesn't care, then what was all that for? It doesn't matter that I can no longer play the same music that brought us together, and... It's also how I communicated to all of you... It's a way I can freely express myself... But it didn't matter.... "Lucy stopped herself, more tears running down her cheeks." I didn't want to tell him! I wanted him to at least find out himself! But he doesn't care! "
" Natsu's an idiot, we all know this. But you can't expect him to understand what you were upset about. He can't read minds. "Erza stated.
" That's true, Lu. You should talk to him, let him talk. "Levy suggested.
" I don't want to see him. "Lucy hugged herself.
" Lucy-"
" Can you all please leave... I want to be alone... "Lucy said.
" But Luc-"
" Please? I don't want to see anyone right now, let me think. "Lucy spoke.
Erza nodded to the two bluenettes.
" All right, but call if anything happens. We have copies of the house key, we'll lock the door on our way out. "Levy assured.
" I'll come tomorrow to check on you. "Erza stated.
" I hope you feel better soon Lucy. "Juvia walked out behind the other two.

" What a time to want to be alone. "Lucy smiled sadly.