Ch. 28 - she's too clingy!

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Lucy's P.O.V.

I couldn't help but fumble through the sheets. It felt awkward sleeping in the same bed with Natsu--right after I had confessed to him, that is. Even though he didn't hear me, I still felt embarrassed.

“Hey, N-Natsu,” I called out to him. “Are you, by any chance, awake?” I asked nervously, hoping he was still fast asleep.

“Aye, mate...” I heard him whisper in a groan-ish tone. I felt the bed move a bit when he moved. “what, can't sleep?” he asked.

I went to the other side of my body, making me face his back with the pillows separating us both. “I-I just... have something I want to ask. I've been meaning to ask you this since the fireworks stopped.”

The thought that Natsu may turn to face me--was scary. But, I was glad when I thought wrong. “What was it?” he asked, a hint of groaning in his voice and a little bit of yawning.

I blushed and clenched on to my fists. “Did you or did you not hear the words I told you during the fireworks show?”

He muffled his sentence. “...eah...”

“W-what? I-I'm sorry. I didn't hear you...?”

“Sure. But... can you at least pass the... gra... vy...?”

I should've known he had fallen asleep at this time. After all, he was being too hyper about the fireworks show earlier. Shouting and jumping like a little kid. Well, I think that's one of the things I liked about him. Not afraid to be himself.

Unlike me, who keeps her secrets to herself.

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the next day . . .

        While Levy was searching for that book she had always wanted to borrow, I stayed with her and continued staring off into space, thinking of Natsu the whole time. I'm so worried about him finding me out.

“So, tell me,” Levy asked with her arms placed on her hips. “Just when exactly are you going to fall for Natsu?”

I shook my head, ignoring her question. “That is so out of the question, Levy. Like I told you, Natsu and I plan remaining as friends.” I crossed my arms, filled with confident that she didn't notice anything.

“Friends? Even though you two are married?”

I nodded. “I know. It sounds weird but, we're doing it.” I reassured her.

She rolled her eyes, shaking her head. She giggled. “Okay, okay, whatever.” she sighs as she finally found the book she was looking for. “OMG.” She almost shouted.

I felt like freaking out when I realized the librarian glaring daggers at us. “Lev, we need to keep it down...”

“L-Lucy... l-look...” Levy felt her hands shake. I looked in the direction of where she was pointing.  She was pointing towards Gajeel, who apparently is reading her favorite book. She swooned. “I-I can't believe it...” she takes a deep breath. “S-Should I... go over or-?”

Before saying anything, I pushed her towards Gajeel's table. “Eh? W-wait!” Levy blushed when she felt herself plop on top of the table Gajeel was using. She blushed even more when they slowly stared into each other's eyes. “A-Ano... I-I'm sorry...”

Levy was about to go and punch me but Gajeel spoke. “No. It's fine. Sit wherever.”

Levy blushed. She stopped herself from blushing and tried calming down when she sat across Gajeel. I giggled and left the library before Levy could stand up.

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Leaving the library with Levy and Gajeel alone, I walk through the grounds of the school and decided to wait for the bell to ring before we go back to our classrooms.

Natsu. I want to see him. I want to see Natsu. Please, tell me you're looking for me, too.

“Luuuce!”

Here's my chance! I heard a familiar voice. It was definitely Natsu's voice. I turned, wearing my happiest face to see Natsu--only him. Surely enough, he ran towards me and sat beside me.

“Luce.” he softly called my name. Hearing my name come from his lips made me feel steamy inside.

“N-Natsu. W-what are you... doing here?” I'm too predictable! I bet sooner or later, he'll definitely see right through me.

“Well... uh, you see, I, um...” he couldn"t help but stutter everytime he speaks. He scratches the back of his head and clears his throat. “I-”

“Natsu! Lucy!” oh. Great. Just when the moment is getting good, someone interrupts. It always happens. The worse part is that it's Lisanna interrupting.

Natsu stopped speaking and together, we turned to look at Lisanna, who was panting in front of us. “I... I've been looking all over for you two.”

My hands curled up into a tight grip and held on tightly to my skirt. “Eh? Why? What's wrong, Lisanna?” I asked, trying to sound casually.

“See, I-I have something to confess...” she looked in Natsu's direction. Natsu was slightly set aback.

“Natsu...” she started. She held both Natsu's hands up in the air and looked fiercely at him. “I know you two are married and it's quite legal even when you two don't have feelings for each other.”

Natsu looked at me as I looked at him. Then, I looked back to Lisanna to avoid his stare. I can feel myself heat up again. “...y-yeah.” I agreed.

“But, I still want to continue on liking you, Natsu. I will do my best to make you look at me as the girl you like.” she stated in a reassuring voice.

My eyes widened. My heart felt like it's being squeezed. I looked in Natsu's direction and realized he was already looking at me. I felt my cheeks heat up, making me look away from him.

“So? What do you think... Natsu?”

I felt Natsu gulp. “A-ah...” he sounded nervous. “I-I mean, it's fine by me. And... Luce and I don't have any feelings toward each other, anyway. It's really up to you, Lisanna.”

Ouch. That... really hurt.

Lisanna looked in my direction with a smile on her face. “Is it alright, Lucy?”

I looked in her direction, almost gasping. “U-u-uh,” no. “I-I...” say no, you idiot! “I-It's...” tell her to lay her hands off your hubby!

I felt Natsu gaze at me, waiting for an answer, too. “I-It's...” I shrugged. NO. “I-It's really... really up to you... Lisanna...”

“YAY! Thanks, Lucy!” Lisanna sat beside me, in between of Natsu and I then, started clinging on to Natsu's arm. “Natsu... I made you a home-made bento. I hope you like it. I'll bring it to you at Lunch.”

What he hell's with this girl? Getting all clingy on Natsu. Doesn't she nptice I'm here? She knows very well I am still Natsu's wife, right?! Grr. GET OFF NATSU, YOU LEECH!!

Lisanna left, waving goodbye to both of us. “Byee, see you later!”

Gripping onto the hem of my skirt, I gripped on to it tightly, trying to contain my anger.

“Luce...? You okay?”

No, I am so not okay. How can you let her like you? But... then again... you don't even know how I feel about you. But... ugh. Whatever. I don't care anymore.

When Natsu patted my by my back, I quickly slapped him by his neck angrily. “You... IDIOT! Ugh! I hate you so much! In fact, I don't care about this anymore! Do what you want!”

“E-Ehh...??? W-what the-? What did I do?!” Natsu asked himself as he held his back. “Luce! Seriously, what did I do?!”

“Find it out by yourself!”