• (Natsu's POV) •

I woke up the next morning with a small headache. What happened last night?

Then I remembered. Everything. The ball, the proposal, Lisanna.

Why did I do it? What was I thinking!?

I lashed out and hit the bed, clawing at it until it was in shreds. I couldn't control myself.

I love Luce. I do. Even though she's marrying Sting. Even though I knew I never had a chance. Even though I know the odds are against me one million to one, I still love her.

And I always will, no matter what.

• (Lucy's POV) •

I woke up the next morning to the sound of yelling. I could hear fabric being torn, and....... Natsu? I got out of bed and went to my dressing table.

I had a small headache. What happened last night?

Then I remembered. Everything. The ball. What Natsu did. What I did.

Why did I say yes? What was I thinking!?

My fists balled up and I punched the mirror, smashing it. I couldn't control myself.

I love Natsu. I do. Even though he's a dragon. Even though I knew I never had a chance. Even though I know the odds are against me one million to one, I still love him.

And I always will, no matter what.

"Princess!" Virgo came rushing in and held my hand, which was filled with cuts. It hurt like fuck and I was crying my eyes out, but I don't care.

"We need to sort your hand out!" She yelled at me.
"Go away!" I cried, turning away. "I don't want to!"
"Princess..." Virgo sighed.

"Lucy!" My mother walked in my room. "What's going on? What happened to your hand!?"
"Nothing," I sulked. "Go away."

Well, I got dragged down the stairs and Capricorn sorted my hand out, then I was left alone in the kitchen. I really wasn't in the mood for this. I just.... I just....

Then I heard footsteps coming from the hall. I looked through the door and saw Natsu, walking slowly down the stairs and into the kitchen, where I was.

He walked in and ignored me, just like I thought he would. There was a lot of tension in the room, since it was only the two of us. He got out a bowl and a spoon, then some of his favourite cereal, and finally the milk, then sat down at the small table opposite me.

"What happened to your hand?" He asked, his voice cracking slightly. I saw his face; he'd been crying too, and he had a small cut on his lip.
"N-nothing," I replied, looking down. "Just some glass, that's all."

There was an awkward silence.

"What about you?" I questioned, a hint of sadness in my tone of voice. "You don't look too good yourself."
"It's nothing." He told me.

I got up, and began to walk away. When I got to the door, I was stopped.
"Luce?" I froze, not turning round or replying. What was he gonna do?

"I love you Luce."

I turned to face him, tears streaming down my face. H-he, he loves me?

He stood up, and I ran over, embracing him in a warm hug. His strong arms enveloped my dainty body, and I just cried on his shoulder.

"I-I'm so sorry." I wailed. "I-I-I-" I was interrupted.
"Shhhh....." He whispered in my ear. "I'm the one that should be sorry." I felt warm droplets land on my shoulder.
"I shouldn't of... I shouldn't-"

We both broke down, unable to say anything. We just held each other, crying on the other's shoulder.

"I love you too, Natsu." I whispered, sniffing.

^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^

It was Monday, and I was in school. Yay.

Apparently now I have to walk everywhere with Sting, and everywhere we go, people always smirk at us, or congratulate us, or whistle at us.

'Us.' It's never just 'Lucy' and never just 'Sting', it's 'Sting & Lucy' or 'those two'.

And 'us'.

I can't cry, because people think I'm happy. I have to put a smile on my face because that's what everyone expects.

Even in all my classes, the teachers have made new seating plans so me and Sting are always together.

It's ridiculous.

And the worst part? Sting himself thinks I'm desperately in love with him, and he looks down on Natsu like he's just a fly.

Sting's changed.

He's not himself anymore. Something's different. He's acting way more protective over me than he used to be, he doesn't like me talking to any boys, and he says that he has to walk with me everywhere.

It's almost like he's trying to replace Natsu.

But that can't happen, right? The contract says that Natsu has to stay by me forever. So that can't happen.

Natsu won't leave me.

Right?

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