10: Lucy

How could he have done it? I sobbed uncontrollably in a locked stall, in the girl's locker room. I don't want to be bothered right now. Even if its only for a little while. I know that my friends will rush in at any moment now. The thought barely lost my mind when Lisanna questioned from the other side: "Are you okay, Lucy?" "Off course she's not okay, do you think she'd be crying if she was?" Erza snapped at her. A slight rap on the door, followed by Levi's voice, "Please open the door Lulu?" Slowly but trembling I open the door. Still sitting on the toilet seat, sobbing. Crying like there's no tomorrow. Why does he seem so damn familiar? Is this chemistry that's pulling us together? Is he my soulmate? I know that he did nothing wrong, so why'd I hit him? I embraced him in front of the whole class, when he was just trying to be a gentleman. Slapping him straight through the face, what a humiliation? Erza inched closer and helped me up. "Come on, let's get you home. You'll feel more comfortable facing him tomorrow," Erza suggested and I nodded in agreement.

Natsu

I was seated in class when a conversation between a few students caught my attention. They were talking about Lucy and how apparently she's been excused from school. Saying how she's in an utter state of chaos. They debated whether the fool who had touched her had been a total jackass or not. I sure as hell feels like one. Apparently they don't know that I am responsible for the state that she's currently in. This feels all so confusing. How could such a small action have her teared up like that? As Jellal sat down beside me, he asked if I were alright but before I could answer my friend Principal Drayer entered the classroom. "Silence everyone! Miss Heartfilia had been excused from any further classes today. As Headmaster of this school I would like to remind you all that there'll be no school on Friday due to the talent show. If there's still students among you who wants to sign up for the competition, you have 'till the end of the day." He paused to clear his throat before continuing: "And- as your teacher.... take out your books and open to page 201."

At the end, I too signed my name to the form. This would be like an apology, from me to her.