January

Natsu P.O.V

"She ran out the back door," said the woman I now know as Carla, "She's probably on her way to her part-time job."

We stood in the back of the Ice cream shop, in front of the door that would lead me back to Lucy.

I wiped my eyes with delight, glad that I had a clue towards finding Lucy. "Thank you...I'll never forget your kindness."

I was about to run off when Carla grabbed me by the arm, stopping me in my tracks. "Hold on a second..."

Ugh I don't have time...

"Before you start your little search for my girl Lucy, I need to know something...Do you actually love Lucy? Or are you just a lonely, sick, fifty year-old man that hopped on the opportunity to be with a sixteen year old girl for your own selfish purposes?"

Her eyes showed she wanted to kill. I shook in fear and quickly looked at the ground in shame.

"No...I love her...I fell in love with her at first sight..I was never the one to belive in bullshit like love at first sight, but then it happened to me. If I could stop it, I would, and I tried hard to avoid her, but that only made the pain in my heart worse...I love her, and I knew she loved me. I could just feel it when we were with each other. It just felt right, and when you know you're meant to be with someone, you just know..."

I heard her sigh as I stared at the ground, unable to look at her. "You're ridiculous...you sound like my stupid kid, Lucy."

She then walked towards the door and opened it. "I'm not sure if your relationship with her is right...but if you're as sincere as you seem...please make Lucy happy."

The woman quickly wiped a tear away her face. "Hurry up and go find her!" She commanded.

I nodded my head, thanking the woman, and ran out to find Lucy.

***

I had been running for what seemed like hours, and I decided to give up after her boss said he had fired her not too long ago.

What am I suppose to do now...? I can't face her at school...

I walked back home, leaving my car at the school. Once I reached my home, I opened the door and saw Zeref sleeping on my couch.

Fucking free loader...

I walked up to him and kicked him off the couch. He fell onto the floor, making a loud thud sound. He slowly sat up while he rubbed his head. "Ow...Natsu why'd you do that?" he asked as tears started to form at the corner of his eyes.

"You're on my couch and in my house. Give me a reason for me not to kick you out my house right now?"

"Um...we're brothers...?"

I rolled my eyes and sat down. I wanted to cry again, but I couldn't do that in front of my brother.

"Geez, what happened with you? You were so much nicer and understanding just a month ago. What happened? Did Lucy-chan break up with you?"

My eyes widened, and I felt tears start to fall out. Shit...

"Huh? Natsu, why are you crying...?"

I placed my hands to my eyes to wipe the tears. "Zeref...I lost the person I loved the most...and I don't think I can get her back."

Suddenly, I began to cry loudly, like a child, something I hadn't done in years. Why...? Why can't I control my emotions?! Why am I so weak?!

Zeref quickly moved over to my side and hugged me. "It's okay...Natsu..."

I dug my face into his shoulder and cried harder. "Th-thank you...aniki..."
(Aniki = big brother)

***

February

Zeref and I were watching T.V at my home when I heard my phone vibrate. I glanced at it and saw it was Lisann.

"Natsu, aren't you going to answer that?"

"I don't want to."

"Why?."

"It's Lisanna."

"Oh...that bitch."

"If you think she's a bitch, her sister's the queen of bitches."

"I bet."

I sighed as the vibrating stopped and a notification appeared. I grabbed my phone and read the text from Lisanna:

Lisanna

Hey Natsu, it's been a while.

You wanna meet?

Natsu

Why?

Lisanna

I haven't seen you in a while.

Come on, I really wanna see you~

Natsu

Fine.

Lisanna

Yay!!! Meet me tomorrow at the dinner.

The usual time.

I sighed and placed my phone down on the couch.

"So, what'd she want?"

"To meet up..."

"That's good...now you can finally break up with her properly...and get Lucy-chan back."

"You make it sound so simple..."

***

The next day

I was waiting outside the dinner when I saw Lisanna running up to me. She placed her hands on her knees, gasping for air. "Sorry...we were short on staff, so...I had...to help...."

"That's okay," I replied as I opened the door for her.

She smiled at me and entered the dinner. "Thanks, Natsu."

We sat at the usual booth, ordered the usual meal, and ate the same way we always did. There was nothing different in what we did and that's probably why I lost interest in her, besides the guilt I already carried towards her.

"So...how's it going?" I asked trying to break the silence.

"Good. I finally got someone new to work for me...by my flyer!"

"What?!"

"That's right! You doubted my flyer and I finally got an employee!"

"Wow, congrats. You proved me wrong."

"Thanks! Oh, and let me tell you, the girl's real nice and hard working! She's so cute and I just wanna squeeze her to death!"

"You're weird."

"Haha, I know."

We continued to eat until she asked, "Isn't this nice? But if we were married, I could cook this for you instead~"

I placed my fork down and stared at her.

"Natsu, what's wrong?"

"Lisanna...I have something to say."

"Huh? What is it?"

"I...I don't love you anymore."

She dropped her fork and stared at me in fear. "Wh-what're you saying?"

"I'm saying it's over Lisanna. I don't want to be with you anymore..."

Her eyes began to water, but then, she started to laugh. "Hahaha, wasn't my sad act good?!"

"Huh?"

"I knew already, that you didn't love me."

"Bu-"

"Natsu, I'm not stupid. And quiet frankly, I didn't want to be with you either anymore."

"But you always brought up the marriage-!"

"Yeah, cuz I knew if I bothered you enough I could finally get rid of you."

"What...?"

"Yup, and I know that you're boning my sister too."

"Wha-"

"She came home late one night and locked herself in the bathroom for a while."

I stayed quiet.

"I sometimes hear her masturbating to you. I'm not sure what she feels for you, but it's enough for her to masturbate."

I pushed my plate away, feeling sick to my stomach.

"I don't care anymore anyway, but can we at least still stay friends?" she asked while smiling.

I nodded, "I think that's all we were suppose to be."

"Agreed."

She called over the waiter and paid.

When we walked out I asked, "Why'd you pay?"

"Cuz I invited you. Anyway, we're not going out anymore, so it doesn't matter who pays."

I sighed with a smile of relief. Finally...this chapter of my life is over.

***

We were walking down the city streets when Lisanna broke the ice, "Do you wanna visit the cafe?"

"Huh?"

"My cafe, you wanna visit it?"

"Uh Sure...?"

She smiled as she took my hand, dragging me to her cafe. "You're gonna love the changes I've done!"

***

When we entered her Cafe, Kinana came to meet us.

"Oh! Maître Natsu, will you be dining with Lady Lisanna today?" she asked in her French accent.

"Sorry Kinana, but we're not together anymore," Lisanna told Kinana.

"Oh! I'm so sorry. Pardonnez-moi," Kinana said nervously.

"It's okay Kinana. It's no biggie," Lisanna stated reassuringly.

My eyes started to roam around the room, looking at the French interior. I haven't been here in a long time...it's changed a lot...

"Watcha think?" asked Lisanna while standing besides me.

"It's amazing...I remember when this places was no bigger than a food stand, and now it's massive...It's like a restaurant..."

I admired the French interior, the lights that hung above like chandeliers, and the tall walls that made the place look like an expensive restaurant.

She's out done herself. She achieved her dream while I'm still roaming around in the dark for a glimmer of hope. I'm nothing but a lost child...Lisanna has always been strong and hard working...That's the reason why I fell for her in the first place...

Lisanna was pulled aside by Kinana to talk about a few work related issues. While they spoke, I continued to look around while I reminisced the past. The past where I was strong and carried no anger or guilt towards anyone.

While looking, in the corner of my eye I spotted a girl with blonde hair. She wore her hair up in bun and the black dress that all the waiters wore, hugged her curves elegantly.

Is that Lucy...?

I began to walk up to her and before I could call her name, Lisanna stopped me. "Where are you going Natsu?"

I looked back to see if the blonde girl was still there but she was gone.

"Um Lisanna, where's the bathroom?"

"Down that hall."

"Thanks."

I looked back to see if Lisanna was watching me. When she looked away, I quickly ran to look for that blonde girl.

***

Lucy P.O.V

Why is he here?!

I quickly walked away, trying to find a way to not be seen. I looked behind me to see if he was there. I think I lost him...

I stopped walking and let out a sigh of relief.

"Miss!"

My eyes widened at his voice.

"Miss, I need to talk to you!"

I began to fast walk around the whole cafe, trying to lose him. I then spotted my boss and quickly ran up to her. "Lady Lisanna, there's a man walking around the cafe. I think he's lost."

"Oh really? That's probably Natsu. Thank you Lucy-san."

I let out a sigh of relief and walked over to the kitchen to get the next order. Suddenly, I realized something. I looked behind me to see my boss holding onto his arm.

How does... How does she know Natsu?!