Chapter 13

Lucy's POV 

Maybe it's in the air...

Maybe it's in the water we drink, but everywhere there is love. 

Being in love is like taking a bite of your favorite food every day, it's addicting, fun, and sweet. 

To be loved is to be seen. Who wouldn't want to be in love? Every day I have imagined what it would feel like to have someone unconditionally love me. 

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After Natsu and Juvia broke up, everyone seemed to be happy with the outcome mainly because Juvia and Gray finally got together soon after that. 

I expected myself to be sadder, but I found myself truly happy for them. 

It scared me though... I thought I would cry or at least be jealous, but none of that happened. It's like I was never in love to begin with. 

Juvia and I had made plans to meet today to gossip about everything that went down. I had been out of the loop recovering from Gray.

Unfortunately, some of the girls still feel some anger towards me... mainly Erza since loyalty is a big thing for her, but I know with some time she and I will be closer than ever. 

I quickly got ready and decided to do my pigtail look, I felt so beautiful I was ready to hang out with my best friend in the whole wide world. 

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By the time I arrived, Juvia was already there, she did a one-sided ponytail look and wore her blue patterned crop top and her white shorts. She is so gorgeous omg!

Lucy: Juvi!!! I'm so sorry that you had to wait so long...

Juvia: Hey Luce and don't worry about it! I just got here myself! 

Lucy: *excited* Okaaaay so spill! What happened? 

Juvia: Before I get to that part I just want to say I'm sorry. I never meant to steal Gray from you and honestly, I thought those feelings I had for him were long gone I know you're sad and this hurts you, but I promise I didn't intentionally do this to yo-

Lucy: *laughing* Juvia, you didn't do anything! I'm not even sad. I thought I would be you know I spent most of my high school career obsessing over Gray, yet not a single tear fell and I didn't feel an ounce of jealousy... it's weird to me. 

Juvia: C-Could it be because you have feelings for someone else? 

Lucy: No way like who? 

Juvia: Mmh maybe Leo? 

Hearing his name made my heart skip... I didn't even realize my heart could do that. 

Lucy: *blushing* Not true Leo has been a good friend to me that's all. Anyway, we are here to talk about Gray, Natsu, and you. 

Juvia: There's not much to it... Natsu and I had this great relationship, but then it became a good relationship I knew I would never get hurt, but I didn't love him. I constantly thought of Gray and it hurt you know? I know you two were dating and I wasn't mad at you or anything... because I know you were just trying to win his heart fair and square, but I desperately wanted to be with him. And when Lisanna spoke to me, I knew something was going to happen. I didn't expect for me to cheat on Natsu the second I found out Gray loves me... but I especially didn't expect Natsu to have sex with Lisanna... everything became hectic, but I was planning on ending things regardless, so nothing hurt or changed anything. Natsu and I aren't friends, but we aren't enemies either. I know he's been trying to reach out to Gray to mend their brotherhood and I've encouraged Gray to think about it, but who knows how that's going to go? Lisanna tried apologizing, but I slapped her since I knew she was full of shit. Besides that, everything's been good... I'm truly happy with Gray Lucy. 

Lucy: I see... and all this happened in 3 days? Well I'm happy you got your fairytail ending! Keep me updated and also Natsu is no longer my best friend... what we did to you guys was horrible, but I never ever condemn cheating. 

Juvia: *happy* Thank you Lucy! Well I should get going and you should too, your phone has been blowing up... tell Leo I said hello. 

Lucy: JUVIA! Stop that's not who it wa-

Juvia: Luce... don't run from it. If you like him then you like him... he's had a thing for you for a while now so be happy. Bye-bye.

As I waved goodbye to Juvia, my head starting spinning. I never thought of Leo and I in that sort of relationship... i mean lately we've spent all our time together, but I don't even know if he's been feeling the way I'm feeling. 

I guess I should make my way to Leo... i want to get to the bottom of this. 

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Leo's POV 

Lately I've been spending some quality time with Lucy... after everything that's happened we've become really good friends. 

Lucy is much different than I imagined she's very honest and a bit shy, she's also quite the advocate.

I enjoy watching her grow into the person she's supposed to be. It's like watching your best friend get married. 

Lucy: Leo! Hey I'm sorry for being late! Juvia and I just had so much to talk about. 

Leo: Hey Luce, you're fine I just got here myself. You did the pigtail hairstyle, I like it, it suits your face. 

Lucy: *blushing* T-Thank you

Leo: Hey are you sick? Your face is all red. 

I tried to place my hand on her forehead, but she quickly moved away. It was obvious she was trying to avoid my touch. 

Lucy: Let's get going, we're going to the park right? 

Leo: *concerned* Lucy are you sure everything is okay? I know your talk with Juvia must have been very difficult for you... if you want to talk about it we can. 

Lucy: No, I'm totally fine! In fact I wasn't even sad when I found out. 

I was a bit conflicted if I wanted to believe Lucy or not. A part of me wanted to believe she was happy for them with no ill feelings, but the other part knew she cried her eyes out for months. 

Leo: Good... I'm proud of you Lucy, you're my best friend and as your friend I am happy to see you growing into a lovely young adult. 

I glanced to see her face and there was no emotion but one... sadness. 

Lucy: *fake smiling* Same, you're a good friend, I'm glad we're just friends. 

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Lucy's POV

Stupid idiot... 

Of course he only sees you as his best friend.

I was so stupid into thinking otherwise... Juvia convinced me... she gave me hope. 

Leo would never like a girl like me... he needs a girl like Aries... she's the one he likes. 

Leo: Hey, you okay? You look so sad right now. 

Lucy: What? Of course I'm ok-

He quickly grabbed the side of my face, caressing my left cheek as his gentle and concerning eyes looked at me... i hate myself for falling for this. 

Lucy: *pulling away* S-Stop that... I said I'm fine 

Leo: I'm sorry... you never had a problem with it before and I do it with everyone

So I don't get special treatment... figures. 

Lucy: I see, just refrain from touching me. 

Leo: What's wrong you've been very cold to me. Did I do something wrong? 

Lucy: *coldly* No 

He gently grabs my arm and pulls me close to him. 

Leo: *softly* Lucy... talk to me please. 

I wanted to so bad. I wanted to tell him I love him so bad. But he doesn't feel that way about me. He will never like me. 

I roughly pulled my arm away from him. 

Lucy: You know what this was a mistake... I'm going home. Sorry, for making you come out here. 

Leo: What was a mistake? Lucy come back. 

He gently grabbed my arm again and pulled me so close to him I could faintly hear his heart beat. 

Leo: *softly* What's wrong princess? 

I guess it's now or never. This was never going to last anyways. 

Lucy: I'm in love with you Leo. 

Leo: What? 

Lucy: Exactly what I said I'm in love with you... i don't know how long or when it started. All I know is that suddenly my head was filled with you... i grew conscious of your presence and my heart would be fast and I desperately wanted everyone to think we were a couple. I don't know when it happened, but when I found out that Juvia and Gray started dating I felt such relief. 

Leo didn't say anything... he was surprised, I could tell. 

Lucy: I know you don't like me back... i know you like Aries. Thank you for everything up to this point. Let's not meet again. 

As the tears I've been holding in fell from my eyes I turned around and began walking away. I knew this would happen yet it hurts so much. 

I'm going to call up Brandish... and eat lots of ice cream. 

Leo: LUCY! WAIT!

I turned around to see Leo running after me. 

I wanted to keep walking... i knew he was going to try to be a good guy and let me down slowly... but I just didn't want to hear it. 

Lucy: GO AWAY!

He roughly grabbed my arm and turned me around as he placed his lips on mine. 

I had no idea how to react. This kiss was everything I dreamed of and more. 

Lucy: *sadly* Why.... 

Leo: Because you just assumed I didn't like you back. I didn't say anything because I was in shock that the girl I tried so hard for likes me back. And yeah maybe in the past before I hung out with you so often Aries was my crush, but then slowly you became my world Lucy. You are the girl I love... so don't go around assuming I don't love you. Of course, I treat you differently than the others, but up until now I thought you saw me as your friend so if I constantly mentioned that we're such good friends you wouldn't notice my feelings for you. So I'm going to ask you something Lucy. These past few months have been the best and worst months of my life the best because I got to know the real you but also the worst because hearing you cry over a guy sucked... but Lucy Heartfilla will you be my girlfriend? 

I don't know what to say... I've never had a guy profess his love to me like this. 

I instantly started crying again...

Lucy: *sobbing* Y-Yes I'll be your g-girlfriend Leo. 

His soft thumb rubbed away my tears as we kissed once more. But now I knew I would have these kisses every day for the rest of my life and that alone made me bounce with joy. 

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WHAT DO WE THINK? 

I WAS ORIGINALLY GOING TO SET UP NATSU AND LUCY AGAIN BECAUSE I LOVE NALU, BUT I DECIDED TO STICK WITH LEO AND LUCY SINCE I LIKED THEM TOO.