A/N: I will try my best to give some screen time all the characters of this book. 

Khiegilsan

ONE WEEK. A week after the fashion gala and until now we still haven't talked, yet. Natsu has been avoiding me since then so I decided to avoid him too because I also couldn't understand our situation. I don't know what I did for us to be like this. If I talk to him right now, I'm pretty sure that it won't end well.

I sighed and focused on the design I was making. I have lots of projects to do aside from that I still need to create a better portfolio in order for me to get a scholarship in France. Most of the sponsors were well – known fashion designers and one of their requirements is to have a better/creative portfolio.

"Hi, Lucy" I look up and I saw a familiar lady standing in front of me "I'm Lisanna Strauss from Theater Department"

"Hi, Lisanna" I greeted her "Do you need something?" I ask as I close my sketch pad.

She shook her head and sat on the chair in front of my table "Well, I already bought the Who made me a Villainess, would you mind if you sign the book" she asked me shyly.

I blushed when she put the book on my table. It was a picture of me and Lucas. It was my first time seeing our picture and I must admit – we really do have chemistry. Lucas is hugging me from behind as his chin rests on my shoulder. Me on the other hand, I was holding his cheeks.

"You guys look so amazing" Lisanna complimented me.

"Thank you" I say shyly. I took my pen and asked her where to sign. She keeps on talking to me about the book and how the female lead looks exactly like me.

"If you don't mind," Lisanna blush then bit her lower lips before looking at me shyly "would you be my friend"

My mouth parted, Lisanna is really cute and I can't find myself refusing her. So in the end, I agree with her. She looked so happy. She told me about the book without spoiling me of the story. She just excused herself when a guy called her. The man gave a peck kiss on Lisanna's lips so probably it was her boyfriend.

Now that I'm looking at Lisanna, I just realize that until now I still don't have a boyfriend. Well, I know I'm too young to have a boyfriend. I'm just eighteen years old and I'm already in my second year of college which should still be in senior high school.

I look at my phone when I receive a notification coming from my messenger. And a smile instantly flashes into my lips when I see Gray's message. It was a picture of him holding a book – attached to it was the short message asking for my autograph.

I immediately replied to him, and then refocused my attention on the design I was doing. Around 8:00 PM when I decided to go home to the condo.

If you ask why the building is still open. It's because some students prefer to work their output at night. Usually the makers were in the sculpture department.

"Lucy!" I looked behind me as someone called me from my behind.

And then I saw Levy running after me. I stopped and waited for her to get close to me, "Why?" I ask her immediately

She was trying to catch her breath before she looked at me. "It was unfair!"

I gave her a confused look. Levy pout her lips at me "You gave Lisanna an autograph but not me"

I opened my mouth to speak but my own words failed me. Levy handed me the same book that Lisanna was holding and a pen "Please do me a favor. Sign my book too"

I chuckle and get the book from her and sign it "I'll ask for your autograph too the moment I get my copy, Levy" I say softly.

Levy beams at me "Of course," she sighs and stares at me for a few minutes which makes me feel awkward. Why is she looking at me? "You really look like an angel, Lucienne"

I blush on her compliment, "Thank you. Erm... I also want to thank you for choosing me as a model for the female lead of your book, Levy," I patted her head "Congratulations on your success!"

Her eyes were clouded with tears which made me awkward. I don't know what to do. "Did I say something bad?" I tried to soothe her but she just continued sobbing and then without a warning – she hugged me which made my body freeze "L-Levy?"

"Thank you!" she was sobbing in my chest. I patted her head lightly and let her cry in my arms. I'm not sure why she's behaving like this but I know... soon she will overcome her own battle.

When she stops crying, she apologizes for her actions. I just smiled at her and told her that it was okay. It's almost like I have a younger sister though I'm pretty sure that Levy is way older than me. She asked me if we could be friends and I agreed.

She just led me to the entrance of the building and said goodbye. She says she needs to finish her output within this week – or else her professor will surely scold her.

"Thank you, Levy," I said.

She opened her mouth to speak but a familiar voice caught my attention. I immediately turned my back and there I saw Natsu.

"Woah! Lucy, do you have a boyfriend?" Levy whispered.

I immediately turned to her, "No" I immediately replied "He's my best friend" I said. Levy's mouth formed into a small 'o' before giving me a teasing smile. I blush, "It's not really what you think, Levy"

Levy laughed "I know" she patted my shoulder "But he's handsome. You guys suit each other" I blush even more and my heart beats louder than before "Well then, see you tomorrow, Lucy" she waved her hands on me and then went inside the building.

"Who is she?" I heard Natsu ask me. I didn't even notice that he was beside me already.

I immediately step back – clearly putting some safe distance for my heart "She's my friend"

"A friend?" Natsu ask me blinking his eyes twice before he lick his lower lips and then smile towards me "Congratulations for making a new friend, Lucienne"

I scowl at him but remain myself mute, he stares at me as if he was waiting for me to speak. I just glared at him which made him sigh "I'll bring you home, Lucienne" I nodded and followed him until we reached the school parking lot.

Our whole trip we were just quiet. I haven't seen him in a week. A whole week without talking. And I honestly don't know what we're going to talk about. The last conversation that we had didn't end well. The moment we reached my condo unit, I let him in but I didn't bother talking to him and immediately went straight to my bedroom to take a bath.

I was in the middle of relaxing in my bathtub when I heard the sound of the piano echoing throughout my entire unit. Natsu is probably using it right now. I close my eyes and listen to his piano version of 'I see the light'. And it really made me relax hearing it. It wasn't my favorite Disney song but I just like it - maybe because my name means 'light'. 

It took me an hour to finally finish my night routine when I came out of my room. I saw Natsu sitting on the sofa.

My head furrowed, "Aren't you going to leave?" I ask her to cross my arms below my breast.

He look at me for a moment and then sigh "We have to talk"

"Of course, we do. But I'm not planning on talking to you right now. I have lots of things to do" I say truthfully "And talking to you is not my priority" I say but I felt like something stabbed from my heart.

"Lucienne! We have to talk"

"Are you ordering me around, Natsu? Is that all you're gonna say?"

I widened my eyes as I looked at him after hearing what he said 'we have to talk', I thought I was actually crazy. As I were suffering from the headache, I gently shook my head and glared him before correcting his words

"You should at least say 'please',"

"Lucienne" he called me with a morose face.

I thought about it for a while, but I really don't understand what happened to him that night. He didn't show up during the event and when he did... he was mad at me for the things that I don't know. To be honest, this is the second time that he shut me up and never gave me an explanation.

But... should I really ask him every time we had a misunderstanding?

"Is there anything I would need to know, Natsu?" In the end, I asked him directly.

"... yes"

Fortunately, he admitted that his attempt to sneak out was not futile, "I understand it now."

"Am I going to guess... Why do you suddenly act like that? Because honestly speaking Natsu, I really don't have time to guess what I did wrong" I swallowed my sob that is now trying to escape my lips "I told you, do not avoid me but you did."

Even though pretending not to know what he had done, Natsu's face became even paler after my remarks.

"No. Damn it, I'm all wrong"

As if I was going to disappear right away, Natsu rushed to me and embraced me with both of his arms, "I understand. Goddamn it! Don't pick more fight, it's driving me insane"

"Ugh!" I felt my back was crushed when Natsu hugged me with a great deal of force, as if he were going to crush me into him. His breathing next to my ear was very rough.

My eyes widened, you bastard, are you crying?

I tried to shove his shoulder as hard as she could with a feeling of doubt "Let go Natsu!"

"If I let you go again..." he mumble

"Say something instead of avoiding me. Next time I really won't talk to you and completely ignore you!"

Natsu grumbled and reluctantly let me go. I immediately took a few steps back and faced him. Fortunately, he wasn't crying badly. Instead, there was a strangely cold sweat on his forehead. He looked dissatisfied at the distance, but he looked as pale as a sick man.

"Are you sick?" I mumble and gently caress his check.

Natsu immediately hold my hand and kissed my palm "I don't want to lose you, Lucienne"

I reach for his head and do what he always did for me. I kissed the back of his hand and my eyes never left his face – so I saw how his face looked at me in disbelief but then I saw an emotion that it was hard for me to decipher.

"You won't lose me, Natsu" I say softly "Just tell me what's the problem"

"Because..." 

"hmm...?"

Natsu stare at me for a few seconds before he hesitantly answer my question "I'm jealous, Lucienne"

________________________________ End of Chapter #12

Song/Music: Disney's Tangled - I see the Light (piano cover)

Performed by: Timothee