LUCY'S P.O.V.

I skipped happily towards the guild. Today was my birthday and my one-year anniversary with Natsu. I was so excited.

"Good morning..." I trailed off.

In the middle of the guild, Natsu and Lisanna were kissing. I could only hear my heart shatter. All eyes were on me. Natsu saw me and broke the kiss.

"L-Lucy! I-I can explain this." Natsu scammered.

"How? How Natsu? How can you explain this?!" I said tears pouring out of my eyes.

"Luce... I love you. You know that right? But I also love Lisanna." Natsu said trying to get me to look him in the eye.

More tears forced their way out.

"Luce, I really do love-"

"Stop. If you truly loved me than you never would have fallen in love with Lisanna." I said cutting him off.

Natsu was dumbfounded. The guild didn't murmur a word.

"Natsu. We're done. I'm leaving the team and I quit being your partner." I said in my strongest voice.

Natsu opened his mouth to protest but I was already out the guild. As soon as I was out the door, I ran. I ran aimlessly into the forest. I don't know how long I ran but my legs gave out under me. I sank down against a tree and let sobs over take my body.

"Why Natsu? Why? Why did you have to cheat? You promised to love only me forever and always. So why? Tell me, NATSU!" I shouted.

STING'S P.O.V.

I was bored out of my mind. I even took a train to Magnolia just to get a good fight from Natsu. The train ride was too long so I got off near a forest. I walked into the forest feeling sick.

I can't believe I actually took a train willingly. I thought.

I heard a faint rustling noise. Than heavy foot steps and breathing. A yellow blur ran past me. She smelled like vanilla, strawberries and tears? I unconciously followed her. Man she could run fast. About 15 minutes later, she sank down against a tree.

"Why Natsu? Why? Why did you have to cheat? You promised to love only me forever and always. So why? Tell me, NATSU!" she shouted.

So Natsu can get a girl. I thought.

The crying girl was Lucy Heartfillia. She was the one who lost against that creepy Raven Tail woman and was tortured by Minerva. I cringed slightly at the thought of that. She still had some scratches. She didn't even notice me when I walked up to her.

"You know that you'll get attacked if you just sit there." I said.

She looked up at me. Her eyes were puffy and slightly red from all the crying.

"What's a fairy like you crying here all alone?" I asked.

"I-I'm not crying." she said trying to wipe away her tears. "What's a mage from Sabertooth doing here?"

"I was bored so I wanted to see if I could get a good fight out of Natsu." I replied.

At the mention of Natsu, she broke down. Sobs wracked her body. I panicked.

"H-hey. Did I say something wrong?" I stuttered not knowing what to do.

She shook her head.

"What's wrong?" I asked.

She hesitated a little bit before she spoke.

"T-today was my birthday and my one-year anniversary with Natsu. I was so excited to see him, but... when I got to the guild he was kissing Lisanna." she sniffed.

"Er... Happy birthday?" I said not knowing what to say.

She gave me a small smile.

"Guess I really am weak huh? Crying over such a little thing." she said unsuccessfully wiping away her tears.

"No, you're not." I said.

"I am. I'm always replying on my spirits. I can't do anything by myself. I lost against Flare. I was given a second chance at the navel battle but... I also lost. The crowd laughed at Fairy Tail. I let my own guild down." she cried.

I pat her back awkwardly saying that she wasn't weak. She had 10 of the 12 golden gate keys for crying out loud! She still wouldn't listen.

"Fine. If you really think you're weak than I'll train you. Now stop crying blondie." I sighed.

"Really?" she asked looking hopeful.

I nodded.

"Promise me that you won't cry anymore. It doesn't suit you." I said wiping away her tears.

"Ok. I promise. Thank you. My name is Lucy Heartfillia by the way." she introduced herself.

"Sting Eucliffe. You better remember it cause knowing my name is going to be the highlight of your life." I smirked.

"Cocky much?" she retorted.

"Shut up blondie. Meet me at the park tomorrow morning at 10." I said surprised that she had talked back.

"Ok. Thanks again Sting. I'll see you tomorrow." she said waving to me.

I watched her walk back to Magnolia.

Just what did I get myself into? I thought facepalming myself.

LUCY'S P.O.V.

I honestly didn't expect Sting to be so nice. Sure he was a bit overconfident but he really did make me feel better. I walked back to the guild only to be tackled by Levy.

"Lu-chan! Are you ok?" she asked frantically.

"Levy-chan I'm fine. You worry too much." I repled.

"Lucy are you sure?" Mira asked.

"Mira I swear I'm fine. You guys worry too much." I said fake smiling.

It still hurt to know that Natsu had cheated on me.

"Lucy! I'm so sorry! Please don't leave the team!" Erza said gripping my shoulders.

"Sorry Erza. I'm not changing my mind. We can still do jobs together right?" I said.

Her looked devestated but nodded. I looked over her shoulder. Natsu and Lisanna were sitting together laughing happily. My heart broke a little bit more. A lump formed in my throat. I felt tears trying to force their way out. I mentally slapped myself. I couldn't cry. I promised Sting. I slapped my face surprising everyone.

"Lu-chan! What are you doing?" Levy asked.

"Nothing. Just keeping a promise." I replied rubbing my cheek.

Levy looked confused but didn't ask. I spent the rest of the day at the guild talking to Mira, Levy and Erza.

"I'm going home. See you guys later." I said.

I walked home. There was no one in my apartment. Completly empty. I felt empty. I clmbed int bed without changing my clothes.

THE NEXT DAY...

I woke up feeling cold. I tried feeling for some warmth but only found more coldness. I opened my eyes. Natsu wans't in my bed. I got up slowly and looked at myslef in th mirror. My hair was sticking up in all different directions and there were bags under my eyes. My clothes were wrinkled. I grabbed a tank top and shorts and changed. I tried combing down my hair but it kept sticking right back up. I tried tying it, but it made my hair look messier. I let out a frustrated sigh and walked to the guild.

"What happened to your hair?" asked Gray.

I shot him a glare and walked to the bar.

"Hey Mira. Can I get some water?" I asked.

"Lucy. What did you do to your hair?" Mira asked handing me some water.

"I don't know." I murmured.

"I know what you need to get over Natsu!"Mira shouted.

I looked at her.

"A boyfriend!"

I choked on my water.

"Mira!" I shouted.

I almost lost track of time. It was 9:50 am.

"I gotta go guys." I said exiting the guild.

I saw Sting waiting at the park already.

"Sting!" I called.

He looked at me and burst out laughing. I was confused.

"You... You're ha-hair!" Sting laughed.

I turned red.

"Sh-shut up. I don't know what happened." I pouted.

"Let's go blondie." Sting said.

"Where are we going?' I asked.

"Mountains."

I had a bad feeling. When Sting and I got up on the mountain, he made me carry a large boulder.

"Are you serious?" I asked gaping at the boulder.

Sting gave me a 'duh' look. I let out a groan and tried picking it up. I struggled to get the boulder up. I glanced at Sting who was laughing at how long it took me to pick it up.

"Shut up." I gasped out. "How long do I have to hold this up?"

"Until I say so." he replied.

"Devil."

Sting made me hold the boulder for hours. After he let me drop the boulder, he made me run up and down the mountain. I was exhasuted but he still made me fight against him. He beat me every time.

"That's enough for today." Sting said.

I flopped down onto the ground and let out a sigh.

"Get up. We still need to get down the mountain." Sting said standing over me.

"Help me up. I'm exhausted." I panted.

Sting grabbed my hand and pulled me up. My heart fluttered slightly. Every step I took hurt. Neverthelss, I went back to the guild.

"Hey Mira. Do you have some ice?" I asked.

Even sitting down hurt.

"Lucy, what happened to you? You look awful. No offense." Mira said.

"I fell out of a tree trying to get a cat down." I lied.

I iced my sore muscles and bruises. I headed back to my apartment, changed into my PJ's and slipped into a dreamless sleep.

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