Is this a date?

Author's Note:Hey Y'all! It's Swag~Chan! I have nothing to say here... So...

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"Mindy's" POV

I don't know if I thought all this through... I did not think she would pick the option of me replacing her. But Mindy did, so I have to live with that.

I got to try my best to look the part.

First, I hid Mindy's unconscious body in her bathroom. Hopefully no one will ask for the restroom...

Second, I used my given powers to transform into my victim. I looked over Mindy's body to morph my own to look exactly like hers. It took a while to be an exact replica to the original, but my job was clearly flawless.

Third, I made the room look as normal as possible. I pushed the chair back into the table and picked up anything I may have knocked over when I barged in here.

I even did a little rummaging through her stuff to learn more about her. I started by looking through her desk. It is littered with piles of papers. Most of them were just bills and mail advertisements. The ads were mostly for cooking items or gourmet foods. She must love to cook.

My knowledge on who Mindy is is expanding. I know she likes to cook and I even found an eviction notice in the trash. That would explain the many bills not paid for on her desk. She's broke. How pathetic! (That's rude, Imitatia!😡)

I learned a few more personal things that might help me, but, overall, I found that this person is very dull and downright sad. It should not be hard to trick those that know her.

After I was done researching, I had nothing else to do but wait... for Lucy to come to me.

Natsu's POV (Wow! Haven't done his POV in a while.😱)

It's been a total of three days since Mindy left our apartment after Lucy told us about her current predicament. That means I have had to deal with Lucy's puppy eyes for those three days. It is so hard to resist them!

She misses being outdoors, but I care too much about her to let her put herself in danger.

But I hate seeing her cooped up in here... What should I do!?

Well, there are only two real options...

One, being that I let her go outside. She will be happy but at the slight risk of being caught and taken away. I guess I can just be really careful about where we go and what we wear... I don't like doing something risky though...

Two, being that I keep her here for eternity and protect her, but she will be miserable. She would despise me and our relationship we have built, as friends, would vanish.

I don't think I want that for Luce... At first, I thought there were two options while, in reality, there was only one.

I can't cage her like an animal... I love her too much to force her to be miserable.

Wait... Did I just use the word 'love'!?

As I was thinking, a flashback from a few days ago popped into my head.

"Hey, Natsu. Why are you staring at Lucy like she is your next meal? You know, if you are still hungry I could make you more food." Mindy, saying this to me, brought my staring to a halt.

"Uh, no. I am not hungry! I think I am just tired... or something... Just got lost in space I guess?" I chuckled nervously.

Mindy lifted one of her eyebrows, looking like she saw right through what had happened. She smirked at me before she exited the apartment and waved goodbye.

That protrusion answered my problem for me... I need to go ask Mindy about that moment that I had with Lucy. I will even bring Luce with us. She will be safe when both of her best friends are with her, right?

I excitedly skipped into her bedroom, where she usually is nowadays, to tell her my decision.

When I got there, she was silently reading a book I got for her from the library. Luce seemed to be enjoying the book. I'm glad.

"Lucy~," I playfully smirked at her, "Would you like to go get some lunch somewhere? I don't feel like cooking anything and/or getting take out." Lucy's eyes brightened up at the thought of being outside; I could tell.

She got up from her seat, set her book down, and ran to give me a hug.

"Thank you, thank you, thank you! Natsu, your the best!" Luce cheered as she jumped up and down.

I got this really weird warm sensation when she hugged me... I wonder why?

After a few seconds of praise, Lucy stopped the hug and looked to be thinking about something. I was confused; until, she gave me a questioning look, before asking, "Is this a date?" I swear I saw her cheeks grew a few shades of pink at this question. And, mine did too...

I felt a pang in my heart at the realization that it won't be a date, since Mindy was going to be there.

I fiddled with my fingers, "Did- did you want it to be a date? I mean... I was planning to invite Mindy along since we haven't seen her in awhile?"

The last part came out as a question. My real motive for wanting Mindy there was to get some answers to my lingering questions about the other night.

"It c-could just be us, if you want, Luce," I continued.

Lucy stood there in much thought. She really thought about this! Has she been wanting to go on a date with me? I thought, oddly hoping she would want it to be just her and I.

Her eyes met mine as she said, "I-I don't know... It is weird because I want it to be just me and you, but then I remembered Mindy will be evicted from her home soon. The right thing to do is to at least invite her and see if she wants to come. Plus, she deserves to have a meal that we provided. Mindy cooked for us last time, remember?"

I am shocked! She didn't technically say no to a date!? Right?

"Well then next time it will be a date! This time... let's call it a best friend brunch?"

Luce giggled and nodded, "Sounds good to me."

I wonder when our actually date should be? I'll have to plan for that later.

Lucy's POV

Oh my God! Did we both just agree to having a date at some point? And, was I the one that suggested it? Why did I feel butterflies when he first had told me we would go out? Yes, I am overly ecstatic to go outside, but I felt something else... something that was possibly love. Could I like Natsu? I mean, he is handsome and hot, pun intended, and I would not mind getting to know him more. Now I'm just gushing over the idea of my first date with anyone!! I thought all of this when he had left me to get ready.

I shook my head to end the flowing thoughts invading my brain. With my head clear, I proceeded to do everything I need to do to go out in public.

I went to my closet and found my usual disguise type clothes, baggy and unattractive. No one would look my way.

I decided on a light pink sweatshirt that went almost to my knees. It covered about one-fourth of my body. I then grabbed a pair of grey sweatpants, which also were very long. I had to roll up the ends just so I won't trip over them and fall on my butt.

Before I was completely ready to leave my sanctuary, I grabbed a pair of grandma-style sunglasses, to cover my eyes, and a ratty looking baseball cap.

This apparel would not be my typical first choice, but it makes for a great disguise. It makes it look like I am a low-life nobody and not the heiress of the Heartfilia Family.

With me and Natsu completely ready to go, we headed out into the open air. On our way to see if Mindy will come with us!

Author Note:

Will Lucy and/or Natsu figure out that Mindy isn't herself? Or will it lead Lucy straight to her father? I would love to hear your predictions! Please comment and/or vote to show support for this book. I would really appreciate!☺️💕

I also love constructive criticism! This being my first book, I know there is bound to be a plot hole somewhere. I will admit there was a small one way at the beginning of this book, but I fixed it thanks to a reader pointing it out to me. It really does help me make this story the best it possibly could be.

Anyway, I hope you enjoyed! Have a nice day!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️