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Lucy couldn't believe it.
It was the first day of her transfer and the rumors of her 'curse' were already circulating.
She walked back to her classroom with a meat bun from the cafeteria for lunch. Sitting alone in her desk she stared out of the window as she munched on her food.
Lucy hated how people kept talking about her with such a disgust look in their eyes. But Lucy couldn't blame them, it was somehow true; the curse. She remembered how she was called 'Lucky Lucy' in her childhood. But things changed after her mother died. Her father lost his business and timid 7yr old Lucy blamed it on herself. Her father slowly distanced himself from her 'bad luck' which lead Lucy to truly believe she caused bad luck for people around her.
So much for changing schools and a new beginning.
Lucy, unaware of her surroundings, didn't realize a petite blue haired girl awaited her attention.
Lucy felt a tap on her shoulder and turned to see who finally seeked to speak to her.
"Hey! You're the new transferee right? I'm Levy, I couldn't catch your name cuz I was assigned to something the first period" the girl said with a grin.
"H-Hi! I'm Lucy. N-nice to meet you… Levy"
"Mhmm Lucy, I hear you like reading and writing?" Levy closed in.
"Then you must've heard about my curse too right? So you shouldn't be hangin' 'round me."
Levy was taken aback at the reply and Lucy herself was horrified in realization for saying something like that to someone who wanted to talk.
Lucy hurriedly apologized, "I-I'm sorry! It's just that all people have been talking about since morning is me and it's just put me in a sour mood I'm sorry I didn't mean to–"
"It's kay, I'd be pissed off if I were you too" Levy assured. Lucy fidgeted with her meat bun, shy to eat alone.
"You didn't answer me though, you like to read and write, right?"
"Uh-um, yeah I do enjoy–"
"Then that's perfect! You're gonna join the school's journalism team with me!" Levy exclaimed.
"But I never agreed to –" but Levy wasn't hearing any from Lucy.
"We have a free period after lunch today! I'm taking you to the team right now!" Levy happily took her by the hand and dragged her out of class.
Outside they met a tall, dark haired boy with piercings all over where not, whom Lucy concluded was Levy's friend. He met Lucy's eye for a fraction of a second and immediately turned towards Levy.
"Ay, shrimp ya skipping class?" he asked patting her head. Levy shrugged in annoyance, "Gajeel! You know I don't do that! We have a free period today so I was just…. Anyway, this is Lucy and she's my new friend!"
Lucy's heart skipped a beat. Friend. This girl, whom she met no longer than 10 minutes ago, who knew about her 'curse', was ready to call her not just their friend but also ready to introduce her to another! Lucy hadn't felt this warm feeling in her chest for a very long time. She felt happy.
She glanced at the male, Gajeel, who unlike Levy , looked skeptical of her. Lucy sweat dropped. She shouldn't expect the same of everyone.
"You remind me of a bunny." Lucy was thrown aback. Did he say what she thought he just said? She couldn't utter a word.
"Anyway" Gajeel said handing over a coke, "this s for you Lev" and he walked away.
"Gajeel's personality is a bit… different" Levy said slowly trying to choose the correct words.
"He seems to like referring to people as animals I guess" said Lucy trying to not let the 'bunny' comment bother her.
They reached the club room where everyone greeted Levy and barely took heed of Lucy. The two of them sat down on a table. Levy opened her can of coke only to be sprayed in the fizzy drink.
Lucy felt panic build up inside her. Her bad luck was already starting to take effect.
"Levy… I'm sorry.. It's because of me .. my bad luck I-I'm so sorry" Lucy apologized handing out her kerchief.
Levy gladly took the piece of cloth and wiped her face with it.
"Lucy, it's not your fault! If anyone, it's that stupid Gajeel! Argh I'm gonna get back at him!" Levy balled her fists. "Always doing stuff like this to annoy me." She mumbled barely enough for Lucy to hear.
Lucy couldn't help but sigh in relief and smile. The sight of Levy getting mad, blushing and lightly soaked was too cute.
It seemed like Levy didn't mind the state she was currently in. She called a few people around her table and proceeded to introduce Lucy as her friend and the newest member on their team. The rest of them didn't seem thrilled to have her and Levy assured her it was gonna be okay.
"Okay so how's the baseball team's article looking?" Levy asked scanning the materials for the paper.
"Natsu really isn't giving us the time! Whenever we ask for some time he's always busy practicing! Especially with the big match coming up with Saber in three weeks…" replied someone from the group.
"And that's exactly why we need that article! Because of baseball season! WE . NEED. THAT!" Levy exclaimed.
An orange haired male spoke up, "But Natsu isn't co-operating as of now. We've all gave it a shot. None of us are worthy of his precious practice time. Let's just give this one up Lev? Okay?"
"Absolutely not" was Levy's reply.
"Should I try?" Lucy timidly offered.
"Wha-? WHY WOULD WE LET YOUR BAD LUCK SELF WALK UP TO DRAGNEEL'S ASS? DO YOU THINK YOU'LL BE FORGIVEN IF ANYTHING HAPPENS TO THE STAR OF OUR SCHOOL? ESPECIALLY WITH THE BIG GAME COMING UP! WE ABSOLUTELY CAN NOT–"
"I APPROVE!" Levy piped in. "If she gets this article for us, you guys are gonna stop looking down on her and accept her as a team member."
"And if she doesn't?"
"We'll see about that!" Lucy answered as she quickly grabbed the materials on the desk and made a dash for the sports ground.
Finding the sports ground wasn't that hard for Lucy. Now the only problem was, she didn't know whom she was looking for. She skimmed through the papers for a name.
Natsu Dragneel.
Now how would she recognize who this Natsu Dragneel was?
To her luck (yeah right) she heard someone call out his name on the field.
"Oi Natsu! It's your turn to pitch!" and soon enough she saw boy in his baseball uniform jogging towards his called place. His name was printed in bold on the back of his blue striped uniform. It was definitely this person she was searching for.
Without any second thoughts Lucy walked along the perimeter of the field to where Natsu was standing.
Natsu noticed a girl coming closer to where they were practicing. Was this girl crazy? To come skipping along where baseballs were being shot? He hand motioned the girl to go away. Laxus, the catcher, noticed his distraction. He turned to look for the cause and immediately got up to yell at the poor girl who looked frightened by Laxus. Natsu felt bad for her but it was her fault anyways.
After a few balls, Laxus sighed at Natsu, "You wana take a break? Your pitches are so off, man!"
Natsu huffed. 6 out of his 20 balls were off track. They'd pushed him into more practice recently. Because this was the most important game ever. He made his way to bleachers to freshen up. Lisanna handed him a water bottle and helped wipe the sweat from his forehead with a towel.
"Having a hard time?" Lisanna said. Natsu just grunted in reply. "Work hard, Natsu! Everyone's counting on you! I've got class now so I'll be going!" Lisanna said and ran away.
Lucy stared in awe from not so far away. She wondered how a girl could look so pretty.
Lucy saw Natsu was now resting alone, this was her chance!
"Excuse me? Nat...su Dragneel?" Lucy asked in conformance.
The napping figure opened one eye lazily. He recognized her from earlier; the crazy girl walking right into the field. He cocked an eyebrow not making much effort to talk at the moment.
"Could you do an interview with me? We're from the same class so we have a free period right now and it seems like you're free from practice too so? Could you?" Lucy asked sincerely.
Natsu look at the blonde. Same class? "Ah so you're the new transferee everyone's been talking about." Lucy just nodded. "Okay let's get this over with then" said Natsu as he stretched out his arms and let out a yawn. Lucy eyes followed the movements of his arm stretch and faintly heard his stiff joints cracking.
"On second thoughts let's do it some other time," Lucy picked up her stuff. "You seem tired and worn out, we can do this some other time okay? Rest well."
Natsu chuckled. Did she just re-schedule because he let out a yawn? Did this girl, whom he'd just met, care for his well being? He looked amused at the retreating figure. He didn't feel as tired as he was before.
"Hey! Transferee, c'mere, let's do it now. A breath of fresh air just hit me and I feel refreshed" Natsu grinned.
The girl's eyes and smile widened and Natsu couldn't help but smile at that.
They'd just began to chat when they heard a ball being smacked followed by a 'WATCH OUT'.
To their horror, the ball was headed right for Lucy. Lucy was paralyzed to her place, closed her eyes and embraced for impact…. however it never came. Instead she heard a small yelp from the person beside her. She couldn't believe it.
Natsu Dragneel had caught the speeding baseball that was headed for her, with his bare hands.
The baseball team members quickly gathered around Natsu and took him away.
Lucy couldn't muster up any words. Her curse had started taking effect and this time it brought bad luck to Natsu Dragneel. She really did it this time! No one would ever let her live this one down!
A/N : The next chapter will have more NaLu! Promise!
I uploaded after ages hehehe because I finally felt confident about this piece of work!
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