Author: Fiamatta Montague
Her smile, her Laugh, her presence, defined the world to him. His hair, his protection, his whole being, made her life complete. And they wonder why they could not live a happily ever after. NaLu.
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Chapter 8
In a slow and albeit painful manner,
I glue the pieces of my broken heart.
In the hopes that I could feel what it is to Love again.
For some reason, without even knowing why, pent up feelings of happiness, anxiety, and doubt clouded Lucy's thoughts.
At first, she felt giddy and happy at the sight of Natsu and the look on his face, but for some reason, she somehow felt that maybe, she was wrong. That maybe the feelings that were reflected in Natsu's eyes were nothing but mere sheer happiness at finding a lost teammate who left without saying goodbye. That maybe those were not of longing and yearning but of relief – relief that Lucy, his nakama, is safe and sound.
Lucy shivered at the thought. She does not want to think about these things. She does not want to lose the happiness and hope that she felt at the sight of Natsu.
She heaved a sigh and leaned closer to the window with her hair covering one of her eyes. Her lips parted a little and she blew a little air - enough to form some moist on the surface. She then lifted her hand and drew a little smile. Oh how she wanted that her own lips would do the same.
Before, while Lucy still lived in her old house, she always draws up near the big windows in her room and just be contented with watching the view from afar. Her hands would soon reach out for the glass pane and start drawing images of happy faces. It was one of the ways she uses to cope from sadness and unwanted feelings.
Some things never changed.
The chatter in the train grew louder, snapping Lucy out of her thoughts. She whipped her hair to her right and looked at the people crowding over the other side of the train. It seemed something interesting caught almost all of the passengers' attention.
For a moment, Lucy's curiosity took over her and she started to eavesdrop on some conversation. As she started to listen to voices, the train's noise grew louder. Too bad she only caught the words 'blue' and 'flying' from the people.
She almost asked Loki to hear out the exchanges but sadly, Loki left a little while ago. Actually, she forced the Lion into going back to the spirit world saying that he needed some time to recover his magic and strength. At first Loki was hesitant to leave. He reasoned that he was doing fine and a few days away from the spirit world won't kill him. She insisted anyway and so he left.
Lucy knew that Loki must have been feeling hurt all this time, especially when she talks about Natsu, yet he still tries his best to show her everything is all right. She knew the Lion spirit's feelings for her; however, as much as she wanted to return the same to him, her heart belonged to Natsu.
Loki's a good friend and she would try her best to be there for him. She really loves him too, though that love would never be like the one she has for Natsu.
"Lucy."
At the sound of her voice, Lucy looked up at the man in front of her. Her eyes soften at the sight of him and she smiled. His clothes were still the same, except for his forgotten coat – probably he left it behind so that he could flaunt his charm at numerous ladies.
"You're back early."
"I didn't want to keep you waiting."
Lucy moved a little to give room for Loki. That Lion sure has the perfect timing in all occasions.
"So how many hours left before we reach Gracia?" Loki lifted his arm and placed it around Lucy and whispered in her ear. "I would really like it if we are arriving soon. The women here look as if they would eat me alive." He gave out a small chuckle as he ended his speech.
If Loki wasn't such a good friend and if her mood wasn't so damn confusing, Lucy would have punched him through a wall.
"Of course they would do that to you." Lucy reached out and poked Loki's cheeks. "You look like the prince charming who kissed sleeping beauty awake." Actually, prince charming was an understatement. The way Loki's white shirt clung to his frame, complemented by his loose brown tie; he sure embodied the category of being perfect.
"Well, of course I would because as you said so yourself, I am Loki the Casanova. Fear not my lady, you are most welcome to look and ogle at my gorgeous body anytime you want."
Loki gave out a hearty laugh and soon Lucy followed after.
When Loki was forced to go back the Spirit world, he did not put up a big fight with Lucy. She needed some time alone and he would give it to her. However, even though he wanted to stay longer in the spirit world to heed Lucy's request, he could not bring himself to do it. He needed to be by her side, he wanted to be there for her during this time. And so, the moment he left Lucy's side, he came back quickly right after, just in time to see a blue cat flying ahead of the train. He knew it wasn't right to feel jealous but God, he suddenly had the urge to beat the hell out of Natsu and take Lucy far away.
But he was Loki, a loyal spirit and a loyal friend. He would never betray Lucy even if it kills his heart. If Lucy wanted to be with Natsu, and if that idiot wanted to be by her side and make up for all the things he has done, who was he to stop them? After all, he was just a mere friend who happened to be so in love with a certain celestial mage.
You left in a blur.
So fast, so quick.
Without a word of goodbye.
Erza and Gray each sat on the two beds. Both of them are wondering and still in a daze as to what really happened.
Everything seemed to turn out so fast. One moment they were having a talk about Lucy and the next they have Natsu out of their sight.
"Erza, do you think Natsu would get her in time?"
"Of course he would. He has Happy on his side. They could outdo even a train's speed with Happy's flying."
"I sure hope everything will be alright."
Can you see me clearly?
Even with my eyes closed, I can and I would.
"That train ride sure was fast Lucy."
"What fast are you talking about? I was almost murdered by 30 women in the hopes of getting your attention."
When the train skidded to a stop half an hour back, Lucy and Loki didn't waste any time to jump out of the train and walk away quickly as they could.
"What are you talking about? They were only giving you glares."
"Hey Loki."
"Yeah?"
"Look at that tree. It's so beautiful." Lucy stopped in her tracks as she pointed to the apple tree ahead.
"You're right."
The tree was rooted below the steps they were standing on. It rests near the stream and seemed to be at least a hundred years old. Its leaves swayed with the wind as the apples on the branches started to fall due to the breeze.
"Quick, let's go get some." Lucy hurriedly went down towards the tree without even looking behind if Loki followed after her. As she neared the tree, Lucy could not believe her eyes. How fast he got here she did not know. But what she knows is that her heart was jumping with joy but was also feeling terrified.
She took one step closer and met his eyes for the second time that day.
"Natsu."
My heart beats like a drum.
Full of joy, yet full of fright.
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 y a n a h r i · Wed Jun 06, 2012 @ 11:34am · 0 Comments |
