Title: Forget me, Not?
Genre: Romance/Drama
Pairing: Natsu/Lucy and some hints of Gray/Juvia, Gajeel/Levy, Jellal/Erza
Rating: T
Summary: After Natsu left her on their wedding day two years ago, 24-year-old photographer Lucy Heartfilia started to hate weddings. But what will happen if the same pink-haired guy, who broke her heart, came back to mend to it? There's only one problem though, because she blurted out a, "Who are you?" in her panic upon seeing him again.
Disclaimer: I don't own characters and I don't own the main plot. I OWN NOTHING! JUST MY LOVE FOR WRITING NALU!
Credits to: My Amnesia Girl, it is a local movie filmed in 2010 that I absolutely love!
Prologue
That moment when I was walking the aisle with the man of my dreams smiling at me...
Where tears of happiness flowed down my cheeks as my lips stretched into a wide smile...
And I wouldn't care if everyone's looking at me for I'll only be looking at him...
My eyes would want to stare at my surroundings and admire the beautifully decorated place full of roses and gold but instead, it is glued to the pink haired man dressed in tuxedo...
He would held his hand out to me and I would gently place mine above his as he leaned in to kiss my knuckles; sending a loving smile my way. We would be exchanging vows, sealing our promise with a kiss and live happily ever after with our kids, just like in any other fairy tale.
But that scene would remain as a dream... For I am now standing alone while holding on to a single promise... Because he ran away. Funny because in the movies I thought it was mostly the brides who did that.
Even as hours passed, even if everyone slowly left while begging me to leave and telling me he wouldn't come back...
I didn't believe them. Natsu will come back. He was just nervous that's all.
He'll come back.
Afterall, he loves me... Right?
Chapter 1 (Same Old Love)
"Lu-chan?", a certain blue haired woman called. She was standing in the frontdoor of the shop called Celestial Script. In her arms were a bundle of envelopes where some already sticking out and in danger of falling, which made it hard for her to reach for the doorknob.
"Lu-chaaan?", she called again when she received no response. A tick mark appeared on her forehead as she felt like she had been standing there for ten minutes when in truth, it hasn't been that long. She was never really the type who has a very long patience for this kinds of things.
"LU-CHAN! Mou, what's keeping her?", she called out, exasperated. She was about to try and reach for the door herself, when she saw her blonde friend rushing to the door. She tried to keep in the bubbling laughter in her throat as she watched her friend trip on some chairs and tables.
For a moment, Levy felt like she was still looking at the same blonde girl years ago whenever they are rushing for the deadline of the school newspaper. The hasty and clumsy steps, the camera hanging on her neck and her hair pulled up in a messy bun.
"Oh! Thank goodness! You're here, Levy-chan!"
"Well you would know that I was here minutes ago if you listened to my calls.", Levy retorted with a pout, trying to sound a little bit angry, though it ws proven hard as she couldn't shake off the nostalgic feeling in her chest. She entered the shop that she co-owns with her bestfriend, and immediately, the sound of chimes filled the air. The so-callled bestfriend however, brushed her it off in favor of immediately helping Levy carry her the envelopes and lighten her load.
It was one of her habits when she was about to ask a favor, Levy noted.
"I need you to do something for me Levy-chan.", the blonde said pleadingly, and Levy could only watch as the blonde tried to give her the cutest puppy eyes she could muster.
Levy sighed at this, knowing that she would never say 'no' to her anyway. She would probably dye her hair green if the blonde says so. Well, not that Lucy was that heartless to order it.
"What is it, Lu-chan?" she asked boredly, trying to sound as uninterested as possible though she must admit that she beginning to get curious. She watched as her friend's eyes casted down and her hands started to fidget with the hem of her shirt. She let out a sigh, having a clue about what she was going to ask her.
"Well, Erza told me that her friend needed a photographer for an event and I said yes because that was Erza and I sorta needed a job right now but the problem is that the event, well, the event is a-"
"It's alright, Lu-chan.", she said, then reached out to Lucy's hand. She knew by the way of the blonde's nervous habits that she was going to talk about the topic that makes her uncomfortable; weddings.
Two years ago, on Lucy's wedding day, the groom just run off leaving the blonde traumatized and hurt. Ever since then, she never, as in never, attended anything that includes a wedding gown and people exchanging vows.
Lucy was a professional, Levy knew that, but attending Weddings always meant dealing with an overly emotional Lucy.
The two of them were bestfriends since middle school, they even attended the same college and chose the same degree in Photography, Lucy with a double degree in Writing and Levy with Linguistic Anthropology.
They made a promise to travel the world together, and they did, but perhaps that promise will be postponed for now.
They met in a dating event hosted by a mutual friend, and eventually fell inlove. Lucy had the happiest moments of her life with Natsu and she also had her worst with him. Now, Levy couldn't help but think if things would have been better if they didn't meet at all.
But then again, she knew that their meeting is an important part of their lives. Lucy might have been left hurt and broken but she knew that their encounter has left her an important lesson in life.
Still though, her friend Lucy never let anything get to her before. Even the death of her mother or her father who treated her like a business pawn. It saddens Levy that she haven't seen her smile so brightly after that disaster.
Levy held on to her bestfriend's hands and gave it a reassuring squeeze.
"It's okay Lu-chan, I'll go."
Lucy breathe a sigh of relief then smiled at her friend.
"Thanks Levy-chan! You truly are the best!"
"I know right.", the blue-haired woman replied with a wink, "You're doing the grocery shopping tonight though.", she added making the blonde pout.
"What do we need anyway?"
"Trust me. We need everything after someone ate all of our stocks for movie marathon last night.", Levy said while pointing an accusing glare at the blonde, who only smiled sheepishly.
"Hey! I was hungry and food plus movies are definitely a good combination! And don't talk as if you weren't the one who ate all the sweets!"
"Well... that maybe true but you still ate like a pig last night... "
"Hey!"
"...and seriously, that is so not you. I'm actually starting to think that Natsu had been rubbing off on yo- oh!", Levy stopped her rumbling the moment she realized what she had just said. She saw the blonde's grip on the camera tightened as she let out a strained laugh.
"Yeah. Well... Uh... I have to go back to the studio now, the details about the event are on the table. Just call me if you need anything 'kay?"
Levy let out a sigh as she stared at the retreating back of the blonde. Natsu and Lucy were just... perfect. Not only her, but everybody knew that they love each other so much, and that's why up to now, she still can't think of a reason why he suddenly left her bestfriend hanging like that.
The scene of a wrecked Lucy on her wedding day still haunts her mind and she vows that the first thing that she'll do when she sees that pink-haired idiot again is to punch the daylights out of him; well, that is if Lucy didn't get to him first.
Natsu groaned once again. The train ride to Crocus was a total pain in the ass and not to mention, a pain in the stomach. It would have been better if Lucy was there to accompany him; at least she would let his head rest on her lap as she run her delicate fingers through his scalp to help soothe- oh, that's right.
Lucy was gone. And that was because he left her... on their own wedding day.
His stomach churned once again, and this time, it wasn't because of some evil transportation.
He was a jerk and he knew that she would probably never forgive him, but he knew that even as years passed, he still loves her. He tried to forget her. Got involved in a lot of crazy relationships but it just didn't click.
It didn't work.
Probably because none of them were Lucy. None of them had her smile. None of them had her kind eyes, amd none of them had her heart of gold.
He wobbly made his way out of the evil train as it pulled into a stop. He took it as a chance to enjoy the scenery in front of him. It had been so long since he went to this side of Fiore, and Crocus was a lively place as usual.
He watched as his friends got out of the train one by one. Gray's shirt was already missing while Gajeel had a scowl on his face. Jellal was as stoic and silent as ever but who was he to complain?
At least Jellal gives him peace.
When he decided to leave, they went with him without a word. Well, they did give him a hard beating and he felt bad about them leaving their not-girlfriends, (stalker-ish girl for Gray, but you get the point) but he greatly appreciated the company.
He still misses Lucy though.
Damn it.
Lucy took a deep breath to calm herself before she went in the studio again. She didn't mean to walk out on Levy like that but anymore reminder of him would make her snap, and she really doesn't want to breakdown in the middle of work.
Especially if it is about the same damned thing that happened two years ago.
She mustered up a smile and entered the kiddie studio where a bratty little boy was waiting for her. She smiled at the boy who she swore huffed the word 'ugly'. She felt her blood boil as angry veins comically appeared on her forehead. Still, she restrained herself from beating the kid and act like the professional she is.
She definitely loves photography but she wouldn't mind ruining a few photos of this kid.
"Alright little kiddo, smileeee~"
"Tch. Ugly."
She wanted to strangle him. Somebody stop her!
"Lu-chan, here's the list of the groceries we need. Make sure to buy everything 'kay?", the blue-haired woman said with an innocent smile but Lucy swore that she will not be fooled. It was anything but innocent.
The blonde's eyes widen as she stared at the list then groaned at how her bestfriend was clearly enjoying her discomfort.
"Levy-chaaaann", she began to whine.
"Do we really need all this?!", she let the long list roll on the floor to emphasize her point.
"Of course Lu-chan. We run out of stock and we'll be heading to Magnolia next week so we need it all. Oh! And remember to stop by Cana's place and tell her we'll be needing her help 'kay?"
"Yeah, sure Levy-chan. I'll head straight to our apartment after shopping, okay?"
"Sure Lu-chan, and goodluck~"
Natsu groaned for the umpteenth time that night. His friends had dragged him to go grocery shopping again and it was irritating the hell out of him. Well, don't get him wrong, he loves food but he doesn't like shopping for it.
He lazily scanned the place and his mouth watered upon seeing a bottle of tabasco sauce. He remembered Lucy scolding him for adding that sauce to every food she made but eventually smiles at him whenever he praises her cooking.
He shook his head at the thought. She was invading his mind again. His eyes widened when he saw a blonde pushing a cart, her eyebrows knitted as she focuses on the long paper she was holding.
He remembers that expression of hers; she had it whenever she was confused with something.
He remembers her golden hair, although it was put up in a messy bun unlike before when she always lets it flow freely on her back.
He remembers her chocolate brown eyes; still as pretty as he had embedded on his mind.
He remembers the way she walks, the way her body moves.
He remembers her pink lips and how it molded perfectly into his.
His heart beats loudly in his chest at the sight of her. He was a fool, an idiot, a jerk, name it all...
Because he left her. He left Lucy.
Lucy huffed as she crossed out the item on her list. She looked at the cart and groaned; how was she going to carry all that? Sure, she took it upon herself to cross out the items they didn't even need but it was still plently. She continued to cross out the items on her list and sighed. Her brows knitted as she read the last one on her list.
Tabasco Sauce
Weird. Levy didn't really like spicy food. The one who likes them was... well, nevermind. She was too busy staring at the paper that she didn't notice a person in front of her. Her cart bumped into the person making her look up and and mutter an apology.
Her eyes widened and she felt her breath hitch.
Pink hair... She blinked and pinched herself as the name escaped her lips.
"Meredy?"
"What the hell flame head! Do you want to die!?", Gray shouted at his long-time friend/rival.
"Lucy... Lucy was there.", he muttered, his head hanging low.
"I know man. I saw her too. Damn, I didn't know she's living in Crocus.", he murmured, and silently watched the two converse. Heck, even Meredy was in Crocus. Briefly, he wondered if Ultear was there too...
"Oh, so he came back... Erza would react..."
"Yeah. It was only... and I don't know if... you know... he's...", the pink-haired girl trailed off with a sheepish smile.
"What are they talking about?", Gray suddenly whispered leading Natsu to miss Meredy's last few words.
"If you would shut up then maybe I'll hear them!"
"Oh. Well I... uhm... need to go now. See ya' Meredy! Say hi to Ultear for me, okay?"
"Yeah, I will."
He immediately lowered his head when Meredy passed them and continued to stare at Lucy.
"Are ya' just goin' to stare like a wimp, Salamander?"
Natsu almost jumped at the voice. He didn't notice that his other friends are now hiding behind cans of soda with him.
"Shut up, Metalhead! Why? Do you have the guts to face the wrath of Lucy?", he hissed back.
Well, Lucy is one thing but once Lucy sees them, the chances of other girls named Erza, Levy and Juvia (well, Juvia will only go after Gray) hunting them down is quite high. The boys shivered in fear, at the thought.
"But you can't keep hiding forever, Natsu", the silent Jellal countered.
"Well, you only say that because Erza won't be after your head."
"Is that really the reason or are you just too afraid to know that Lucy might have moved on and you're the only one still hanging in the past?"
Natsu flinched at that; after all, he couldn't deny that Jellal had been right.
He always was. Ugh.
"Natsu, it's been two years. You have more than enough time to get ready. You were the who left her remember?"
Natsu shot him a look of hurt and clutched his chest making Jellal smile a little.
"Now be a man and face the consequences!", Gray said then pat Natsu's back a little too hard, making the salmon-haired man tumble and knock down the cans. The scene attracted the attention of most shoppers; even Lucy.
The boys stared at the blonde with different expressions; some even braced themselves for her famous Lucy kick but instead they just found her looking back at the counter and not paying attention to them...
"Why do I get the feeling that I prefer feeling Lucy's kick rather than her ignoring us.", Gray said as a chill run down his spine.
Natsu started to get up and Jellal took it to himself to talk with the staff as he knew that he's the only one normal enough for this kind of conversation.
Natsu gulped and started to approach the blonde. His hand trembled as he held her left arm and his heart stopped when she looked at him. He didn't like it when she didn't acknowledged him.
He didn't like it when she looked at him with those cold eyes; like she didn't even know him at all...
His tears started to gather in his eyes and his heart was pounding loudly in his chest. Some people were still looking at him but he didn't care. In front of him... was Lucy. The blonde girl he loves so much.. So much that he decided to leave her because he was so scared of hurting her.
"Lucy...", he managed to breathe out but she only looked at him with those confused eyes. He wants her to get angry at him, to kick him and to shout at him for leaving her... Not say the words that made his heart shatter.
"Uhmm, sorry but who are you?"
.
.
.
I don't believe, I don't believe it
You left in peace, left me in pieces
Too hard to breathe, I'm on my knees
Right now, 'ow~
New story! And it's pretty short since it won't exceed 10 chapters. Probably.
I need a break from writing That Sneaky Little Devil. The lack of response lately is killing my writing buzz.
To those who knew this movie please don't give out spoilers! But I think only a few knows this XD
I've read the new Christmas Omake for 7 times already (and I'll probably read it again later). I'd never get tired of it. So many shipping feels.
I'm craving to read a PirateNaLu!AU. Somebody write one damnit!
Like this story? Gimme a review then! XD It's the only incentive I get for my hard work!
Same Old Love - Selena Gomez
Edited - 07/10/16