(a/n) Uh-oh. Another story :o

Just wanna point out, that THB is my main story, so I'll focus a little more on that, than this. Thanks for reading!

Lucy's P.O.V.

Hi, I'm Lucy Heartfilia, and I'm a student at Fairy Academy.

Let's start with a brief explanation about my monotone life.

To say that I'm shy, would be an understatement. In school, I never, ever talk to anyone. Well, I talk if the teacher asks me a question, but that's it. Other than that, you'll never hear me say another word. Why? Well, when I was young, my mother would always tell me to quiet down. Yes, I was a really energetic kid, and always yelled. She really didn't like that though, so she always scolded me for my bad habit of talking too much.

"Lucy, stop yelling!"

"Quiet down, dear."

"Lucy, a proper lady doesn't talk so much!"

"You talk a lot, dear."

But even though she always tried to keep me quiet, I loved my mother. Thinking that one day, I would wake up without her by my side was the worst thing I could imagine. Sadly, it happened when I was 9, and I stopped talking ever since. If that was my mother's wish, I'd make it true. So, from that day forth, my communication with people just died off, and I never spoke unless it was completely needed.

So I guess it's safe to say I don't have any friends in my school… or anywhere for that matter.

High school has to be the worst experience I've ever had in my life. Stronger kids would always pick one, call me names and stuff like that. Nobody treats me with respect, and I'm always alone on Lunch Time. I sit at the corner table, alone, and no one ever joins me. The popular kids, on the other hand, always sit in the middle of the lunch area. And when I say 'popular kids', I mean a few people who are always in the center of attention. If you were a student in this school, you'd know what I mean, but since you're not, I'll explain.

This school's most popular kids, consist of a few girls and guys. Fact: They all want to make my life miserable.

So, let's revise them, shall we?

Gray Fullbuster – also known as: The Stripper. Gray is one of the most desired males in our school. I mean, the kid has his own fan club. He's known as 'the stripper' because he has this weird habit of stripping his clothes. Either that, or they somehow magically disappear. He has dark raven hair, and cold, empty eyes. He's always calm, and never stresses his lazy ass about anything. Well, almost anything. Gray really likes fighting with other members of their popular group. That's about it for Mister Cool.

Erza Scarlet – also known as: Titania. Yes boys and girls, Erza is the strongest person in the school, so I'd suggest you don't mess with her. She's also the school council president, and always sets things in order. She has this military precise schedule she likes to stick too. But she has a soft side… I think. Her passion is eating cake (preferably strawberry, but also likes some soufflé.) Her long red hair has earned her the last name 'Scarlet'. She's considered one of the prettiest girls in the school.

Mirajane Strauss – also known as: The She-Devil. She's the top prettiest girl in the school, and has won the "Miss Fairy Student" three years running. Even though she's sweet, kind and helpful, you wouldn't wanna meet her in a dark alley. She can get really upset, and when the time comes, she can be almost as strong as Erza. But she keeps that side hidden behind her trademark smile. Her kindness spills from her crystal blue eyes, and she has gorgeous white hair. She has a sister called Lisanna, but she's in some high school in America. She also has a brother called Elfman, who's obsessed with rating the manliness on almost every living and non-living thing in the universe. Fact: Mira is also known as the hardcore matchmaker.

Gajeel Redfox – also known as: Black Steal Gajeel. He's the flunk of the group. Gajeel ditches almost every class, and has horrible grades. He got his nickname by from the weird piercings he has across his face. He seems cool, but he easily gets ticked off by every little thing. He drinks and smokes, but nobody seems to mind, or care, as a matter of fact. He seems interested in Levy.

Levy McGarden – also known as: The Bookworm. Her reading habits remind me of myself, but she is a far greater reader than I'll ever be. Ask Levy about the books she's read, and she'll talk forever. That's why nobody sees her as Gajeel's potential girlfriend. But, I think the two of them would make a perfect couple ( I sound like Mira). She's the second top student, the first being yours truly. I really see Levy as someone I could be friends with, but as I said, everyone avoids me, and I avoid them.

And last, but certainly not least, we have:

Natsu Dragneel – also known as: The Dragon. Natsu has got to be the most perfect guy in the school, and a lot of girl like him. On a scale of most desirable boys in the school, he's considered first place, along with Gray and Loke (who's not a part of Natsu's group). He has pink hair (or salmon), but he makes it look absolutely gorgeous. I guess it's needless to say, I kind of like Natsu. But he already has a long-distance relationship with Lisanna, so I guess that's not gonna work. Natsu is Gray's best friend and life-long rival, so they're always together, and often fight about nothing at all.

As you can see, I pretty much know everything there is to know around here. You ever heard the saying, 'Beware the quiet ones' ? Well, I might not talk, but that doesn't mean I don't listen. Basically, I know a lot about this school's students.

So, this is all there is to it.

Welcome… to "Fairy Academy"!

Lucy's P.O.V

Sunrays crashing down on me, tickling my cheeks. Silence weighing down in the room, running through the walls. Sounds of an alarm clock echoing through the air, wandering in my dreams.

I guess it's time I wake up. I stretched, smiling at the tempting sound of my bones crack. I rushed to the bathroom, to ready myself for the day ahead. I put on my uniform, before running downstairs to make myself some breakfast. That's right, I forgot to mention I live alone. After my mother's death, dad's relationship with me changed drastically, as he stopped caring for me. I could go eat a bomb, and he wouldn't bat an eye. I guess that's why I ran away from home… Oh I forgot to mention that too. I ran away from home, and I now live in Magnolia, which is a long way away from Acaliffa, where I once lived.

As soon as the sorry excuse for a sandwich I made was gone, I left my apartment and head off to school. Walking through the crowded streets of this cozy town, I started noticing more and more people wearing my school's uniform, which meant I was closing in to the hell palace. Our school uniform consisted of a white shirt with short sleeves, covered by a beige sleeveless blouse, with a pink bow, brown knee-high boots and red skirt – for girls [[like Lucy in the OVA 6, or bottom of cover picture in fan fiction]]. Boys, on the other hand, have to wear the same shirt and blouse, but with a pink tie, red pants and brown shoes, as their uniform.

As I approached the school, I got a good view of students laughing and socializing with each other, while I still kept quiet and only listened. My first class was 'History', and I rushed to the classroom, to meet up with… no one in particular. I always rushed though, because I wanted to sit in the back seat, where no one can bother me. The teachers let us sit where we like, so that was a good thing. As I placed my bad and sat on one of the only three empty seats, which was far in the back, the teacher walked in. She was the eldest person on campus, - miss Mavis. She doesn't look old though, the doctors say it's a medical condition, which I'd gladly have, but I don't.

Mavis-sensei started calling out the names of students, and I patiently waited for my turn. Whenever she said a student's name, they immediately shout "HERE!", but I only raise my hand. The teachers are used to it though, so whenever they call my name, they check the classroom to see if I'm there. My turn had just passed, as she was now calling out Gray's name.

"Fullbuster?" Mavis-sensei asked. "Fullbuster!" She yelled, before scanning the room for the raiven haired teen. When she didn't see him, she shrugged, and went back to her work.

That was when the classroom door burst open, revealing two panting teens behind it. It was Gray and Natsu.

"Fulluster, Dragneel, sit." She commanded, the boys flinching at her harsh tone of voice.

That's when I noticed it. There were only two seats left. One of them was in the front, while the other one, in the back, next to me. Which could only mean one thing: One of them has to sit here!

Gray ran up to the seat in the front like his life depended on it, and then shouted, "You have to sit there, dude!" He laughed, pointing at me.

Natsu just stared at me for a few moments before he walked up, and nonchalantly sat next to me.

"Maybe you can sit here, and I can sit next to Natsu!" Gray yelled at me, and a few students giggled.

I just nodded, willing to trade places, because I got even more nervous around Natsu.

"No, no, no! Lucy sits next to Natsu! At least he won't be able to talk to her!" Mavis smiled contently.

And the lesson began…

Natsu on the other hand, stopped paying attention after the first word Mavis-sensei said, and started scribbling something in his notebook. I didn't dare look, even though I was interested in what he was doing. I turned my head back to the teacher, and stopped staring at Natsu.

"Pst!" I heard him hiss. I figured it wasn't directed to me, so I pushed the thought to the back of my head.

"Pssst!" He did it again, and this time, I had to look. I tilted my head to my left, and blushed at how close his face was to mine. I quickly jerked back my head in embarrassment, blush spreading though my cheeks.

"Hey, you're Lucy, right?" He whispered/yelled.

I nodded my head.

"Hi, I'm Natsu." He smiled, holding out his hand. I just stared at it, blinking in confusion.

"You're supposed to shake it." He cackled.

I did what he asked of. What can I say, I'm bad at these things.

"I haven't really seen you around. Not that I wouldn't be able to notice you though. What I'm trying to say is that it's kind of hard to spot you in the classroom. Why are you sitting in the back? Wait, it was Lucy, right? Mind if I call you Luce? Am I whispering too loud? Can I see your pen? I like your hair, it's yellow. Do you like orange juice? Do you do drugs? When's your birthday? Are you new here? I haven't seen you around. Are you good in math? I have this test and…"

He kept going on and on, and I just stared at him in amazement. He remind me of myself, when I was young and carefree. I just wish I could answer all his questions, even though I forgot half of them by now.

"Sorry. I talk too much." He laughed, and I giggled lightly, trying not to get t he teacher's attention.

"So, can I call you Luce?" He asked, and I replied with a nod. Wow, my first nickname!

"So… you didn't say a thing. C'mon, say something" He urged me.

What do I do now?

But luckily, the girl sitting in front of me, Cana – I think, turned around and said "She doesn't talk to anyone, except for the teachers."

This seemed to peak Natsu's interest, as he stared at me in utter disbelief.

"What? Really?" He asked, and I nodded. "Wow."

But before he got to say anything else, Mavis shouted "Okay guys! We're doing a project! It's about the stone age. Now, I'll let you make teams of two. You can decide among yourselves on the teams, but please, no fighting. And remember, the project is due next week, so you'd better get ready."

Right on cue, the school bell rang, and I stormed out of the classroom. I didn't wanna be there when they decide their teams, because I knew that no one ever picks me, and I always end up working alone. So, not wanting to be there and drown in embarrassment, I decided to hurry up to my second class – Biology.

As I made my way through the river of students I heard someone call 'Luce', but I didn't turn around. Only Natsu calls me that, but this couldn't be him, there must be another Luce girl. I mean, why would he call me? Me of all people? He wouldn't. My point exactly.

I heard 'Luce' one more time, before I decided to turn around. And there he was, pushing everyone out of the way, so that he could get to me. As soon as he reached me, I blushed.

"Hey, I've been calling you. Didn't you hear? Anyway, I wanted to ask you to be my history project partner."

I think my heart is doing push-ups at the moment. Because I feel like doing them too. Natsu Dragneel. The Natsu Dragneel, just asked me to be his partner. Oh my. What do I do now? Do I say yes? Do I cry and jump in his arms in happiness? Do I scream "FUCK YEAH" and laugh? Do I black out?

No.

I nod.

(a/n) Welp, thanks for reading!

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