~Lucy's POV

I can't believe him. He only wanted to relieve some stress? Or maybe he was trying to provoke me again.

I was going to my small bedroom and lay down. Natsu's sister was so cute and nice, I don't know how Zeref is, but I hope nice too.

I ate my apple. With nothing to do, I can't help but to think about my mother.

It was dark so I stared outside the window. I looked at the sky full with stars. I began to speak to the brightest star there was.

"I miss you mum, I miss you so much. I am still working as a slave. My former master was so cruel, he kicked me everywhere. That's why I don't cry much anymore, I'm used to it. He was arrested and I was sold again. My new master is Natsu.

"He... well... he can be nice. He is better than the other one. Natsu is cold, but I think there is a reason for that. He saved me from some drunken people, I'm thankful for that. I'm treated okay here, could be better though. I haven't talked to you since forever. Know I still and always will love you mum."

I miss my mom so much. She was always there for me until... she was murdered. I shed a few tears thinking about it. The nice words she said to me. Unknowingly Natsu walked in. I mumbled a few words to myself my mum told in the past to me.

"Lucy, I love you. I love you more than anything. Grow up to a beautiful woman. Try living to the fullest of your live. Find a man who loves and cares for you. If I'm dead, I'll still watch you growing, each step you're gonna take, every problem you're gonna solve, everything from the stars," I mumbled.

"You know, she will be very proud of you," a voice said. My eyes widened and I turned around. I looked up and it was Natsu. His eyes were gentle.

I only cry by a lot of physical abuse, but emotionally I'm very breakable, totally if it's about my family.

Natsu watched me silently, until I calmed down. "So mind telling me what this is all about?" Natsu said.

"I can't...not now. It's... the answer is just no," I said, sighing heavily. I didn't care if I disrespected him now or whatever.

"You know, you haven't got it all bad here," he said.

I narrowed my eyes. Even though he is kinder than my other masters, that doesn't mean I haven't got it bad. And he above all people does not have the right to say that. "You can't know. You're the master here, you decide the rules and punishments. You think it's okay to do as you please because you have power."

I stepped forward him, his gentle eyes gone. No emotion. No fucking emotion in his eyes.

"Have you ever been a slave? Have you ever been treated as the worst kind of human? Have you?" I snapped.

"No, wait, don't answer that. You're from the Dragneel family, so of course nobody did. 'I haven't got it all bad here'? You're kidding? Well in theory you're right, I'm better off here than I was at my old place. But you can't tell me I have it okay."

Natsu's jaw was clenched, fury burning in his eyes.

Yeah. I'm fucked. Shit, why did I have to have such a big mouth?

"I'm being way kinder than every other fucking master," he spat. "You should be glad. If I wasn't, I'd have you crying by now."

"I don't think you're kinder than Gray," I whispered, my eyes to the ground. The confidence seemed to disappear step by step.

He stepped forward. "Gray? Gray?! You don't know a fucking thing about him." He grabbed my jaw roughly. "Life is fucking unfair so deal with it. Accept what you've got. You've got food, a roof, heating. And for what? You only have to listen to a damn thing I say, and I don't ask for a lot except the simplest things."

I swallowed.

"I grew up in a respected household, and if you disrespect me again, I'll make you pay," he growled lowly.

"Understood... master," I said. If he beats me up for fun, then he doesn't deserve any respect.

He roughly let go of my chin.

"Don't act like you've got it hard. You can be a homeless person any day now." Then a sadistic smirk grew on his face. "Or a mafia whore, you know?"

I breathed in loudly. "Yeah, I'm sorry for disrespecting you, master."

Then a switch came in his face and he grunted, no trace of fury anymore. I swear, this guy has two sides.

I wiped my tears away. He crossed his arms. "You're sleeping with me again," he said.

"Huh?"

"You really like trying out my boundaries."

I opened my mouth to complain, but his daring glance shut me up right away.

He smirked and nodded, knowing I knew not to go against him.

"I'll be in my room," he said before leaving.

I nodded and changed into a pyjama.

~Natsu's POV

I face palmed. Did I really say 'mafia whore'?

If you are forced against your will, that person is just the worst. Maybe I was a little harsh on Lucy, but I could have been worse.

It was 9.00 pm. I lay on my bed and I heard a knock. I just thought it was a slave asking for something. "Come in," I said.

The door opened showing Lucy.

"Master, I'm here" she said.

"I can tell," I said. We were both tired and went to sleep early. I saw her shivering. I cuddled her from behind, she froze a little from the touch, but calmed afterwards. "I'm really sorry. You're right, I could have had it worse."

"I know."

Bump

Bump

Bump

My heart was beating fast. Why though? Was it because of the smile? Because of Lucy?

Whatever it is, it's not good.

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