As the sound of a bell went off. Notifying that someone has entered. Lucy looks up to see a teenage boy who has pink hair. She tilts her head in confusion. Why is his hair pink? Was it a dare? The boy walks up to the counter, "Miss I'd like one medium caramel ice coffee", he states rather quickly. Lucy quickly jots down his order and sends it to the back. The boy pays her, "keep the change", he winks. Her face in disgust. What the blonde hates more than boys or men who use women, she hates boys and men who flirt with her at work. Lucy started working at Celestial Café 2 months ago. She has gotten a total of 20 different numbers, none of which she cared for, Lucy threw them all away.

The blonde looks up and notices that the boy is still there, even tho he has his coffee. "Can I help you?" She asks quite rudely. He lays his head on his hand that was leaning against the counter, "You can actually! By hitting me up sometime", he says sliding his number over. Her hand takes the paper and slides it back to him.

"I'm sorry, but I don't accept numbers of people I don't know", she smirks at him and calls for the next costumer. The boy gets annoyed and decides to sit at a table. He drinks his coffee and watches the blonde work. Ugh! Why can't he just go away? Lucy asks herself. She ignores him till her manger Erza Scarlett stops Lucy from helping anyone else. "Lucy! Please go help that pink haired boy over there! I'll have Levy take care of the counter." Erza tells her while Levy takes Lucy's place. Of course, the blond groans at having to talk to this boy again. Getting a tray and a note pad, she walks over to him.

"Sir, are you wanting anything today?" She's asks him with a harsh tone. The boy tilts his head and smirks.

"Well, now that I think about it. I'd love for your name", he smirks once more. Lucy grits her teeth.

She sighs, "Lucy", she gives up. The boys eyes light up. He smiles at her and stands up. "Well Miss Lucy, I'm Natsu Dragneel. I'd love to see you around", Natsu looks at his watch," but you see if I'm anymore late than I am, I will have my head mounted on a wall", he winks at her and once again hands her another piece of paper before waving and walking out.

Lucy glares at the folded paper and puts it in her back pocket. Cursing under breath, knowing that she will regret saving the paper.

***

"Erza! I'm heading out! See you tomorrow!" Lucy calls after her boss.

"Be safe walking home!" Erza yells back.

Lucy grabs her purse and walks out the back. The night was still warm from the 92° that it was earlier that day. Lucy takes out her pony tails and soon reaches her new apartment she moved into 3 months ago. She walks into the elevator and presses the 14th floor. The elevator rises. The blonde pulls out the paper and her phone. Rolling her eyes and sighing, she willingly puts the number in her phone.

"I pray that I don't regret doing that..." she says quietly to herself.

The elevator comes to a stop and the doors open. Lucy steps out and walks through the halls and finds door 15. Having the key slide into the lock and unlock the door. The blonde feels relieve when she closes the door behind her. With the lights being on now, she glances around her apartment. It was a 5 room apartment. 1 bedroom with a bathroom, another bathroom, a kitchen, and a living room. It was small but she enjoys living there. Lucy tosses her purse on the couch and sits along side it. Her phone in her hand staring at the screen at the new number under, Annoying boy Natsu.

She pulls the phone closer and presses message.

Lucy: Is this Natsu Dragneel?

She sighs as she hits send. Setting her phone aside, Lucy gets up and heads to her bedroom bathroom. Sounds of the shower can be heard around the apartment. Her clothing hit the floor as she takes off her uniform and hops in the shower. After 10 mins, Lucy hears her phone go off. She takes a deep breath and finishes washing her body. Her feet land on the towel on the ground so the floor didn't get soaked. The towel wrapped around her body and hair were warm. Lucy walks out of the bathroom and back into her living room. She grabs her phone.

1 message from
Annoying boy Natsu

She slides the notification over and unlocks her phone.

Natsu: Ah, so the beautiful Lucy texts me at last! I didn't think you were going to!

Lucy: How'd you even know it was me??

Natsu: I don't give my number to just every pretty girl I see. Weirdo.

Lucy: I didn't have to text you now did I?

Natsu didn't answer right away. He was typing and it wasn't quick. Lucy was nervous and she didn't know why.

Natsu: So, I know you probably don't like that I gave you my number, but It will be worth it! You have my word, Luce!

Lucy glared at her phone. Wtf?! Luce? Is that a damn nick name?? She starts getting annoyed.

Lucy: Idk who you think you are, but a nickname is not cool with someone I don't know.

Natsu: Ah calm down! Alright alright! I won't do it again, unless you go out to dinner with me tonight!

The blonde looks at the clock. It was 8. She didn't have anything else to do that night. She sighed and went back to her phone.

Lucy: So, you're bribing me with dinner just so you will stop calling me Luce?

Natsu: Your call. Like you said earlier you didn't have to text me, Luce!

That did it. He was using it on purpose. Lucy didn't like the way he was acting. Then again dinner wouldn't kill her either. She sighs and continues texting Dragneel.

Lucy: Alright fine! Where at?

Natsu: You're actually doing it? Sweet! Meet me at "Dragon Diner" on Main Street in 20!

Lucy: See you in 20.

Getting up from the couch. Lucy put her phone in the charger and went to her bedroom. The blonde grabs a black dress that hugs her figure and puts her hair up in a bun with some of her hair hanging out in the front. She sighs once more. I can't believe I'm doing this... she thinks to herself.

She grabs her phone and her purse and walks out locking the door behind her. The elevator ride feels short to the blonde. She walks out once it hits ground level and continues walking. Main Street was one Street over from her apartment. Turning the corner and walking passed, Celestial Café, she stops a shop down seeing that Dragon Diner and Celestial Café happen to be right next to one another.
The blonde realizes she's never notice that and then notices a certain pink haired boy leaning on a pole. Before going to the boy, Lucy's phone goes off. She pulls it out and sees a message from her ex.

1 message from
Crazy X

She ignores it and puts her phone in her purse. "Hey Lucy!" Natsu walks to Lucy and stops a few steps away. "Wow, you look amazing!"

"You act like we have known one another. Don't do that. Let's go" She replies to him.

"Ouch. I already have a table for us." Natsu says as he grabs her hand. The blonde looked down at their hands. She didn't pull away or feel disgust.

A waitress with long white hair sits them down at their table. "I'm Mirajane and I'll be your waitress today! What can I get you to drink?" Mirajane asks handing us our menus.
"I would like a glass of water", I say to her. Natsu orders one also. I glare at him then look down at the menu. The food was highly expensive! Does he plan on paying for me? One dinner is almost 30 dollars! Lucy's asks herself over till Natsu pulls down on her menu.
"Don't worry about prices, please. I fully plan on paying for you." He says, Lucy had no other choice then to nod. Natsu let go and Mirajane came back with their waters.

"What may I get you guys today?" She asks kindly.

"I'd like the grilled shrimp with rice" I say to her. Natsu looks back down at the menu then looks backup that the girl.
"And I'd like the grilled salmon" he says then takes the menu out of my hands. Mirajane takes them and smiles. She walks away, leaving Natsu and Lucy by themselves.

"Before you start anything, Natsu, what is your whole game plan for bringing me out to dinner at 8:30 at night the same day we meet?" Lucy says before Natsu can open his mouth.

"Well, you seem like someone who's different. Someone who will take on the world, even if she's alone. I don't see you trying to impress any guys, you're quite the opposite. You could care less. Honestly, that's not something you fine everyday." He smiles roughly at her. Lucy sees the light blush on his face. Her face got red from the compliment and him.

"I'm flattered, thank you Natsu." She says to him. His eyes wide. The expression on his face fades into a smile and warm eyes. The rest of the dinner, the two were silent. Lucy wasn't willing to talk to Natsu. Even though he was sweet to her. She still didn't like how she got to this point.

The food soon came and the two ate quietly. Natsu had so many question but knew she didn't want to talk. After finishing and paying the two walked out together.
"Since it's late, I'll drive you home. I know you don't want me to but", he opens the car door for her, "I'd rather not have anything happen to you." He finishes, Lucy sighs and goes into the car. Natsu shuts the door behind her and walks over to the driver side. He hops in and turns the car on. The engine running he turns to Lucy, "Which way Miss Lucy?" He asks.

"Turn around and go down Main Street till you hit Flame drive, then turn left onto Celestial Avenue. Its the apartment building on the right." She says. He puts the car in drive and follows her instructions. He pulls in front of a 15 story high building. Of course, Natsu gets out and opens the door for her. Lucy gets out, "Thank you for the meal" she says, Natsu closes the door and walks her to the elevator.

"Can't wait to see you again, Luce", he says and smiles.

"I told you no with the nickname..." she groans at him. He backs away, "but it works with you, please?" He begs like a child. Lucy getting annoyed and gives up.

"Fine fine! Just that one and no more!" The elevator dings and she steps in.
"Goodnight, Jerk!"  She says harshly

"Goodnight, Weirdo" Natsu replies.

The elevator came to a stop. Lucy walks to her apartment and unlocks the door. She enters and throws her bag on the couch. Sitting on the couch next to her bag, she pulls out her phone. Staring at the screen.

1 message from
Crazy X

She slides the notification over and glares at the text.

Crazy X: I miss you baby. How have you been?

Lucy looked at the text in disgust. She did not like him. He texted her every night, tell her that he misses her. Lucy however did not want him back. This name is Sting Eucliffe. He cheated on her 6 months ago.

Lucy: Sting leave me alone. I do not miss you.

Sting: Ey baby don't be that way. I'm sorry for what I did. I can make you happy, much more than that pinky who seems to not be making you happy anyways.

Lucy stared at the screen in shock. How does he know I was with Natsu? Is he stalking me??
Lucy threw her phone on the couch. She entered her bedroom and fell on her bed. Groaning at the day she was going through.
I don't like either of them. Sting has to be stalking me. What do I do?

Soon after, Lucy fell into a deep sleep. Cradling herself to sleep.

I hope you guys enjoyed the first chapter! Please tell me what you think! Leave a favorite and I'll update my other books because now summer is here!

~ Mama NaLu