Lucy's POV

"I'm on my way Juvia. I'll just have to pick up a few things, I'll be there in 20 minutes tops." I said and ended the call.

"You ready?" Loke smiled waiting by the door.

I took my keys and ran to oustide grabbing Loke's hand.

A pain shot through my head realizing that I haven't had much sleep because of Natsu's absence and partly because of work but I had to keep going.

I paused to look at Loke, it gave a second to shoo the pain away.

"Come on. I'm in a hurry." I groaned.

"I can tell." He chuckled and opened the car door for me.

"Where are we going?" He asked as he buckled up.

"Erza's bakeshop. I need to pick up some cupcakes and pastries for Juvia and Gray." I said.

We arrived at Erza's and she handed me two boxes of pastries and cupcakes.

"Erza! Jellal! Get inside the car we're late for her fitting." I hurried them.

"Calm down Maid of Honor." Erza teased as she closed the door.

A few minutes later we entered the shop and saw Juvia in a beautiful laced long sleeved wedding dress that was tight along her curves and flowed down from her knees.

"Oh Juvia you look amazing!" I squealed as I ran up to hug her.

"Wait till you see what Levy chose for Juvia!" She yelled in excitement.

At that moment Levy came in the room holding out a wedding dress.

"What are you waiting for? Put. It. On!" Erza squealed.

The guys had left for their fitting while we girls had our sizes done.

We went to Juvia's place waiting for Gray and the others.

I placed the the deserts each on one plate while Erza labeled the cupcakes by their names and flavors.

While waiting for Gray, Levy started a conversation while we were all doing tasks.

"So Lucy, what's going on between you and Loke? You're not even telling me or the girls." Levy put her hands on her hips leaving the box of cupcakes on the side of the table.

I laughed nerviously and the girls glared daggers at me. I sighed in defeat and told them.

"I'm just giving Loke a chance, he's been waiting for me since highschool. Besides, Natsu doesn't seem to care anymore." I said sadly.

Juvia was shocked and stayed silent, she walked over to me and hugged me.

"Lucy, Natsu--" She stopped her sentence.

"Natsu is what?" I asked her.

"Juvia thinks that she should not finish what she was about to say because saying Natsu's name or anything about him will hurt you." She sighed adm broke the hug.

"Oh, that's okay. I just hope I'd be able to move on with all this anger of him, it's building up everyday." I forced a smile.

"I'm actually planning on beating Natsu up the moment I see him." Erza cracked her knuckles.

Levy started giggling.

"I'll support you with Loke." Levy smiled and placed her hand on my shoulder reassuring me.

"Wait! Hold up! What happened to you dreamy ex-fiancé?!" Erza giving me a questioning look.

"He had work back in America. He said he'll come visit me soon." I smiled.

"Juvia invited him to the Wedding!" She cheered

"But how?" I asked her.

"Juvia thought you two were perfect for each other so I asked your parents to send him my invitation!" She smiled.

"Oh Juvia. Thanks for all your support guys." I smiled

"Awe! Group hug!" Levy pounced on me and Erza and Juvia followed.

We pulled away and I thought.

"Wait! This isn't about me! This is about our beautiful baby Juvia and her wedding!" I laughed patting her head.

"We are going give you The. Best. Bachelorette. Party. Ever!" Erza, Levy and I cheered.

Loke's POV

I heard squealing from inside Juvia's house.

"Looks like the girls are excited." Gray chuckled and opened the door.

Before he could take his first step inside, Juvia jumped on him and he fell back.

"Gray-sama!" She nuzzled to his neck.

"Oi! Juvia!" He laughed as he hugged her.

Gajeel made a fake cough reminding them that we were still here.

I walked inside to see the most beautiful blond woman in the world. It sounds exaggerating but it's true in my perspective.

"Loke." She smiled warmly, making my heart beat fast.

I hugged her tight and she was shocked. Seconds later she hugged back.

"What have you been doing princess?" I said caressing her cheeks.

"U-uhm. We were just preparing the desserts." She blushed adorably.

"Well princess, can I have a taste." I teased.

"Stop messing around Loke." She giggled and playfully slapped my chest.

She sat on the couch and stayed silent, she looked drowsy. I sat next to her putting my arm around her neck and softly pushed her head to lean on my shoulder.

"I know you're tired. Go to sleep." I whispered and kissed her forehead.

"Thank you Loke." She breathed.

She slept soundly, I savored every moment with this girl.

It was a matter of time before the wedding and Natsu would take her away again.

I knew I couldn't do anything to keep her away from him.

I know how much she loves him, I know that agonizing feeling when you can't stand by the person you want to be with your whole life.

Natsu's POV

So the wedding's in two weeks huh?

I held the invitation thinking of Lucy. Thinking about what I'm going to say to her when I see her.

I shouldn't hug her, she might cry, or she might get angry. Maybe I should get ready for a huge beating from Erza and maybe a stinging slap from Lucy.

But that's not what matters, I should talk to her.

The door suddenly opens.

"Oi Shina, didn't I tell you to knock before--" I was startled expecting to see my secretary but--

"Sorry, I was just here to talk to you about your American Branch sir." He said formaly.

His eyes looked lifeless, and angry.