the luck you got | natsu x reader

chapter 8

erza and lucy exchange glances, sharing a silent conversation before nodding determinedly. with a shared grin, the three of you rise from your seats, ready to join the game and leave the tensions of the day behind, if only for a little while.

you, jellal, and gray walk back to the dorm, exchanging playful banter about the basketball game.

"you were lucky this time, y/n," gray teases, nudging you with his elbow.

"yeah, don't get too confident," jellal adds with a smirk. "we'll get you next time."

you laugh, tossing a playful retort over your shoulder. "keep dreaming, boys. you'll need all the luck you can get!"

they both chuckle, though gray quickly excuses their loss with a grin. "hey, having erza on your team was like an instant loss for us. you know that!"

jellal nods in agreement, and you all share a laugh as you approach the dorm.

however, your laughter fades when you spot lisanna and natsu cuddling on the couch as you enter the common area. lisanna notices your presence and greets you three in a chirpy tone. "hey, guys! how was your day?"

natsu joins in with a casual greeting, "hey, what's up?"

you, jellal, and gray exchange awkward glances before replying with a hesitant "hi," unsure of how to respond to the unexpected situation.

you all exchange awkward pleasantries before retreating to your respective rooms. as you settle into your room, your phone buzzes with a notification. you check it to find a message from a new group chat created by gray. it was a group chat of the roommates excluding natsu

gray: just wanted to say I always feel kinda uncomfortable when lisanna's around. anyone else feel the same?

jellal: yeah, I agree with you, gray. her presence just add this weird tension to the atmosphere

gray: it's like they're either cuddling and being lovey-dovey, or they're arguing loudly. can't deal with that drama.

you: haha, maybe lisanna feels threatened by the new roommate in town

jellal: seems like lisanna's got some serious insecurity issues if she's threatened by every girl natsu talks to

you chuckle softly, finding jellal's humor refreshing amidst the tension. setting your phone down, you shake your head lightly, feeling a mix of amusement and exasperation at the ongoing drama. with a sigh, you shift your focus to other things, hoping for a bit of tranquility in the midst of the chaos.

as you awaken from your nap, a muffled argument catches your attention, pulling you out of your drowsiness. rubbing the sleep from your eyes, you rise from your bed and make your way out to the hallway, where you find gray and jellal also poking their heads out from their rooms, listening intently.

"what's going on?" you whisper, your curiosity piqued by the raised voices coming from the living room.

gray shoots you a glance before replying, "it's natsu and lisanna. they're arguing again."

you can't help but roll your eyes at the news. "seriously? over what this time?"

"it's something stupid," gray grumbles, his tone tinged with irritation. "i think it's about who forgot to make reservations or something."

you shake your head in disbelief, unable to fathom how such a trivial matter could lead to such heated arguments. with a sigh, you exchange knowing looks with gray and jellal, silently acknowledging the absurdity of the situation.

lisanna's voice is sharp with frustration as she scolds natsu for forgetting to make a reservation for their date tomorrow.

"natsu, i can't believe you forgot to make the reservation!" lisanna's voice rings out, filled with exasperation. "we talked about this, and now our plans are ruined!"

natsu's voice, in contrast, sounds more subdued as he tries to calm her down. "i'm sorry, lisanna. i'll make it up to you, i promise. we can find somewhere else to go tomorrow, okay?"

but lisanna isn't appeased, her frustration evident in her tone. "it's not just about tomorrow, natsu. it's about you never taking anything seriously!"

lisanna is unforgiving, her words sharp as she delivers her final blow. "and you always say that, natsu. i'm tired of your empty promises," she retorts, her voice tinged with disappointment as she storms out of the dorm, leaving natsu to wrestle with his own feelings of guilt and frustration.

as jellal and gray retreat back to their rooms, you decide to linger in the living room, sensing natsu's need for a bit of company after the tense exchange with lisanna. taking a seat beside him, you offer a sympathetic smile, ready to lend a listening ear.

"hey, natsu," you start, your voice gentle as you address him. "you okay?"

natsu looks up, his usual grin returning as he meets your gaze. "yeah, i'm good," he replies, his tone casual despite the lingering tension in the air.

you arch an eyebrow, not entirely convinced by his easygoing demeanor. "are you sure?" you press, tilting your head to the side inquisitively.

natsu waves a dismissive hand, his expression relaxed. "yeah, it's nothing," he assures you, though there's a hint of resignation in his voice.

you give him a knowing look, recognizing the familiar pattern of lisanna's mood swings. "lisanna's at it again, huh?" you remark, a playful lilt to your tone.

natsu nods, a wry grin quirking up the corners of his lips. "yeah, you know how it is. she gets like this sometimes," he explains, though there's a hint of exasperation in his voice.

you chuckle softly, shaking your head in amusement. "well, you know where to find me if you need a break from the drama," you offer, nudging him playfully in the side.

natsu's grin widens, his mood visibly lifting at your lighthearted gesture. "thanks, y/n," he says, his voice filled with gratitude. "you're the best."