18. Lucy

I`m running along with my friends, not like I can do anything else. Seeing how I`m the one whose been dragged along for the ride. Seeing how Levi`s hand is clenched around my wrist. How on Earth am I going to escape their constant blabbering manoeuvres? Their curious nagging. Their 20-Question games would get bothersome after some time. I`m not ashamed of Natsu, but I would like to evade any unnecessary attention. I would like to hide him for as long as possible, before he too gets dragged into their lame questionnaire. How do I slip away without them noticing? Sure, I`m not planning to spend my entire weekend with the salmon haired stud, I have to fit in some scheduled time for my friends as well. "Can I have everybody`s attention please?" Headmaster Drayer started right off the back. I stood up straight, grateful that Levi had let go of my hand. "Before I get to the fun parts of this weekend, let me firstly remind you rascals about the rules," our principle stated. Obviously there were students amongst us which didn`t like the sound of that. "I know, I know, boring. But we have rules nonetheless. Boys in the girls quarters is strictly forbidden, as is the other way around. I`m not going to bombard you lot with rules, this is a fun filled weekend after all. Please keep in mind, -that everyone is obligated to participate in the bonfire activities tomorrow night. No exceptions will be allowed. Sunday evening at six, the busses would head back home. If you`re not on it, the bus will depart without you. Now go ahead and enjoy yourselves." He ended with a broad smile. Before I could think about what activities they have planned for us this year, someone pulled me away from the crowd. I stared into familiar locks of hair. My heart thumbed out of control. He pulled me towards him, after we made our way behind a building. "Hey Luce, missed me?" He asked allowing is playful manner to soak though. I smiled at him coyly. Have I missed him? Absolutely!

Natsu pulled me even closer. We stand abreast. Is he about to kiss me? I wait in anticipation for his lips to touch mine. I wait in anticipation for him to make the first move. He just, doesn't. "Here you two are. We've wondered were you've gone," Levi said with a smirk. Soon she were joined by all of our friends. Why did they had to be so damn nosey? This could have been it, the moment I've been waiting for. Just as quickly as it came my way, it's been snatched away from me. How unfair! "Come on you lovebirds, we're going down to the beach. Join us?" Erza ended more with a statement then a question. It's not like I really have a choice in the matter. Erza isn't somebody that I want to infuriate. She and Levi is my two closest friends. Perhaps I should just cut the crap and inform them about everything. At the moment Natsu feels like a dirty little secret. Like it could destroy some lives if it were ever to come into the light. I might just be overreacting, but it feels that way to me.