The promise made but never kept

Chapter Twenty Nine

Natsu POV

It's been four days since the practice we had on Erza's house.

I'm waiting on the front gate for her to come out but it's been 2 hours!

I made sure that I look at all the students passing to not miss her.

But I just can't find her!

This is so frustrating!

Damn it, Lucy!

Where is she?

We only get to see each other at home.

Ehem. Her house rather.

Practice sessions.

During school.

I haven't seen her practicing her part of the play at all either, whenever we have practice.

It's killing me not to see her, even for a few hours.

This girl is seriously driving me insane!

"Where the hell is she?" I mumbled to myself.

I took my phone out from my pocket and dialed Romeo's number.

Fifth ring and Romeo answers.

"Natsu-nii, anything I could help you with?" Romeo asked.

"Just want to ask, is Lucy there?" I asked straightforwardly.

"Whoa! Not beating around the bush today, Natsu-nii? This is new." He teased.

Yes.

I've been calling Romeo everyday asking for Lucy.

"Please. Can you be a little angel as to tell me where Lucy might be?" I started sweetly.

"She won't tell me where she goes and she's not even telling mom!" I exploded violently.

Romeo laughed whole-heartedly.

"You really couldn't handle an hour without her, could you?" he provoked.

Yes.

Romeo knows how I feel about Lucy.

"HOURS. Romeo, it's HOURS!" I exclaimed frustratingly.

"My, how desperate." He giggled.

I felt a nerve pop.

"Is the play you guys had to present for Halloween, not over yet?" he inquired.

"It's still this Saturday. Why?" I asked.

"In that case, you won't be seeing her till Saturday!" he teased.

"ROMEO!" I detonated and he laughed louder.

"Alright. Knowing Lucy-nee, she doesn't like to play the violin in front of people. She has stage fright, remember? She used to only play it especially for one person. My cousin. So, she's still adjusting." Romeo explained.

No.

He wouldn't tell me anything about him.

He says that has to come directly from Lucy.

"Natsu-nii, I don't know where she's at right now... Hmm... Do you know any place she would feel secure and calm? I'd bet that's where she is right now. She likes to play instruments, when no one is around. Since the day my cousin left, she only plays the violin in front of me or if she found a place peaceful or quiet." Romeo reasoned.