~Lucy's POV~

Natsu drove a motorcycle. He may be one of the only students to own one. I was extremely embarrassed when I had to sit directly behind him.

I wrapped my arms around his waist as I looked at the passing scenery. The cool September air helped tame my burning cheeks.

Natsu had plopped his helmet on my head and buckled it. I was wearing his only helmet. His actions made my heart flutter.

A light shower of rain fell on us, but I felt safe by Natsu. He pulled up to my house and parked his bike.

"Thank you for everything, I really appreciate it." I unbuckled my helmet and handed it to him. I swung my legs over the side of the bike and landed on the sidewalk.

"That's two Blondie," he smirked and brought up his kick stand. He drove away quickly, fumes escaping the back of his bike.

I ran towards my door and slammed the key into the lock. I opened it swiftly and forced my body through the small opening. I shut it immediately, placing my hand over my heart.

Why was my heart always beating so fast when I was around Natsu? I might have to notify a doctor of my irregular heart beat.

I ran my fingers through my hair, removing the sweat that was forming at my temples.

I hit my back against the door and slid down the wall. I sat on the floor, wondering what was wrong with me?

I suddenly heard a noise escape the kitchen. My ears strained towards the noise, demanding its discovery.

I stood up and headed towards the mysterious noise. As I entered the kitchen, I saw my dad secretly trying to shove five beer bottles into the recycling.

"Dad," I sighed as I leaned against the doorway. I crossed my arms and tapped my foot out of disappointment. "I thought you said you were going to stop." He turned around towards me, obviously startled by my presence.

"Oh, don't worry about it," my dad said shooing me away. His words were heavily slurred. I rolled my eyes and grabbed a glass cup from the cabinets. I filled it with some tap water.

"Come on, up to bed," I said as I guided his intoxicated body up the stairs. I hated this, he did this at least once a week. He got really drunk, to the point where I have to basically babysit him for the night.

I tucked him in bed, and placed the glass of water on his bedside table. I shut off the lights, and closed his door.

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"Gray!" I yelled as I ran up towards him. I slapped his backpack to try and scare him. He turned around with a smirk, not surprised to see me.

"Good try," he said as I smiled. His dark eyes showed compassion, he seemed to be really happy.

"Darn," I said as I snapped my fingers. "Ugh I am so tired," I said as I slapped my cheeks.

"Same," Gray said through a laugh.

"I think I've already caught senioritis." It was only the second day of school, and I was ready to graduate.

"Lucy?" I familiar voice shouted from behind me. I turned around to see Juvia, she looked gorgeous. She was wearing a white sundress that complimented her blue hair quite nicely. She might have well been a Greek Goddess.

"You look great!" I said as I grabbed her hands. She closed her eyes and smiled at me.

She opened her eyes, instantly darting towards Gray. Her eyes filled with light, but she looked at the ground. A small tint of pink covered her cheeks.

I guess I didn't see it at first, but now things were pretty obvious.

"Oh shoot," I said ripping open my back pack. Gray and Juvia looked at me with a worried expression. I pretended to scavenge my backpack.

"I left my calculator at home," I said showing a fake frown. "You guys go on ahead," I said holding my hands behind my back.

I turned in the other direction, sending a wink back at Juvia. They would be so cute together. She replied by giving me a small thumbs up. That confirms it, she's in love.

I walked in the other direction, showing the image that I was walking back to my house. I gave it like 5 minutes, then continued my walk to school.

~Gray's POV~
Juvia looked great today.

~Lucy's POV~
I ended up sprinting to school to catch the final bell. The morning went by pretty fast, and soon enough it was lunch.

I ate lunch with Levy and her friend Erza. Erza was really nice, but I was confused on why she was getting terrified looks.

I had heard that she was strict, but she easily accepted me. Maybe it's because I was friends with Levy.

After lunch we all went to our English class. We all took seats next to each other, even Juvia joined us. I looked behind my seat and saw Natsu staring out the window.

His cherry blossom hair was slightly flowing from the open window. He had his chin in his hand. His usual display of calmness always won me over.

As if he noticed my staring, he turn towards me. My face immediately felt hot, and I stared at the ground in embarrassment.

"Alright class, everyone settle down." Our teacher, Mrs. White, rose from her desk.

"From here on out, you will be working on a project." She grabbed a white board marker and uncapped it. She wrote the word SENIORS on the board. A few of us shifted in our seats.

"Almost all of you are seniors correct?" A few nods appeared around the room. "It's your last year of high school, hooray!" She threw her fist into the air out of joy.

"You're about to start your own journeys, honestly it's one of the most exciting times." She then wrote another word on the board, MEMORIES.

"You all need to take advantage of this last year and record your memories, so, I have decided that you all are going to make your own scrap books."

A smile appeared on my face, a scrapbook sounded like a lot of fun.

"Just imagine looking back in five years, and thinking of all the memories." She smiled and put a few bullet points of the board.

"This scrap book will be due for a grade a week before graduation. It must include at least 20 journal entries, and 30 visuals. Whether that include pictures or small objects, they need to be there. Lastly, I'm giving you guys the opportunity to work with a partner. You will each make your own book, but it's a good way to help and connect with each other."

She capped the market and sat at her desk. She had about 2 dozen books sitting on her desk. They were all completely blank.

"Find a partner, and come grab a book." She started reading one of her books.

This project sounded great! I think it's a great idea to capture all of our memories in a scrap book. Oh shoot! I looked around in panic for a partner.

Levy was already paired up with a large boy with many pairings in his face. What is she thinking?! I looked towards Juvia who was obviously with Gray. Erza was partnered up with her bluenette boyfriend.

I looked back at Natsu, who seemed to be asleep. I sighed and stood up from my desk. I pulled up a chair right beside him. His head was down on the table. I poked his arm slightly, and it resulted in him stirring.

He looked at me with a terrifying glare.
"What," he replied coldly.

"U-uh, we have to be partners for the project." I nervously scratched my palm.

"Says who?" Natsu asked with confusion in his voice. He looked around the room for a different partner.

"The teacher, everyone else is already paired up." I said, feeling quite bad about myself. "Sorry you had to be stuck with me," I said with guilt in my voice.

"It's whatever," Natsu said shooing away the conversation. I didn't look at him, I looked at the ground instead.

"So, when do you want to start our books?" I said, pulling away from the awkward silence.

"Never," Natsu said as he leaned back in his chair. He lifted up his hood so that they covered his eyes.

"Natsu," I whined. "Come on," I crossed my arms. Natsu let out a big sigh.

"Fine, my house, after school." I smiled at the fact that I had made him agree with me. He sat up straight in chair looking bored out of his mind.

Wait, his house?! Us...alone...in his house?! My heart beat picked up as I thought of what would happen. I could feel myself start to sweat.

I placed my hand on my heart.
"Is there a problem Blondie?" He asked as he gave me a questioning look.

"No!" I said confidently, throwing one of my fists down on the table. He smirked and put his hoodie back over his head.

"See you then," he fell asleep within minutes. I was quite stunned. I looked at his agape mouth as he slept. I smiled at the fact that he agreed to be my partner.

"Aye Aye captain," I mumbled quietly.

To be honest I was nervous to be alone with him. Why? I'm so confused on why I always have an irregular heart beat around Natsu.

Wait.
Irregular heart beat can mean two things. 1: I have an illness

2: I have a crush on Natsu.