Natsu POV
I walked inside the library.
It's empty.
I sat quietly on a dark corner, contemplating.
Was that the reason my heart was pounding just by seeing and touching her?
Was that why reason, I wanted to keep her by my side always?
Was that the reason, why I secretly caress her cheeks every morning, when I wake up before her?
Someone, help me.
Help me figure out what I truly feel.
Do I really love her?
So many questions.
What I needed was an answer.
I was about to walk away from the library, when I heard footsteps approaching the music room.
The door opened, then my curiosity kicked in and got the best of me so I couldn't help but peek inside.
My heart literally skipped a beat.
In front of me, was the woman whom I was debating whether I love as a friend or something more.
She was wearing a sky blue dress with white sandals and a fishtailed hair.
She looks stunning and my heart is beating faster each breath I take.
She was dancing with a little guy who has black hair and they look really close.
He must be Romeo.
She was twirling him around and she was genuinely laughing to her heart's content.
"Lucy-nee, can you play the piano for me please?" Romeo asked.
Lucy nodded without any complaints and positioned herself on the grand piano.
She can play the piano?
She can also play the violin!
I'm learning something about her that not everyone knows!
Ha!
Take that Gray!
"Oh and this time, sing for me!" Romeo commanded and sat next to her.
Oh no.
She can't sing!
I was about to do something to distract her so that she wouldn't embarrass herself in front of the kid.
She nodded earnestly without any complaints, like he's her master.
The idea made my blood boil in anger and jealousy.
Jealousy?
"Natsu, when you became jealous that means, it's a sign of love!" she squealed.
"Not always! I'd rather keep my cool at all times so, that I wouldn't look clingy." I scoffed.
"Then, do you really love me?" she pouted.
"Of course, who wouldn't love someone like you?" I smirked.
"Then kiss me!" she giggled.
"You didn't even have to ask." I grinned as I leaned forward to lightly plant a peck on her lips.
A sound of a key woke me up from my reverie.
I watched Lucy tapping on some keys on the piano like she was measuring something.
Then in a snap, her entire facial expression changed.
The atmosphere around her changed in a heartbeat.
I looked at Romeo who was watching her in astonishment.
She slowly caressed the keys playfully.
Her fingers fast as she found the right melody and she parted her lips slightly.
She did something I never expected her to do.
She sang beautifully.
She pretended that she can't sing?!
I listened into the song.
(A/N: The song/instrumental is posted on the multimedia page.)
I want you to stay
Never go away from me
Stay forever
But now, now that you're gone
All I can do is pray for you
To be here beside me again
I felt pain and sadness pierce my heart in an instant.
I don't understand.
It's just a song!
Why did you have to leave me?
When you said that love will conquer all
Why did you have to leave me?
When you said that dreaming
Was as good as reality
What the hell?
How can a song be so relatable?
Why does it feel like my memories are all flowing around me?
I held my chest because it somehow felt like it's going to explode any minute now.
And now I must move on
Trying to forget all the memories
Of you near me
But I can't let go of your love
That has taught me to hold on
I felt tears streaming down my face unwillingly.
I watched Lucy's face as she sang.
Her eyes were closed and she looks like she's pouring her heart out on the song.
I looked at Romeo accidentally and watched him sob silently.
Am I missing something here?
I want you to stay never go away from me
She sang slowly while tears strolling down her face as she tries to continue the song.
Stay forever
She sniffed faintly and tears fell on her fragile fingers.
But now, now that you're gone
Her fingers shook but still kept playing.
All I can do is pray for you
Her voice broke but kept going as tears falls harder.
To be here beside me again-
She stopped playing and burst a heart piercing cry then Romeo hugged her tightly.
"I-I'm sorry Romeo... I promised him..." She said softly and sobbed.
"I didn't mean to make you sad! Forgive me!" She begged forgiveness as she hugged Romeo back.
It breaks my heart seeing her like this.
"I can't stop loving your cousin, after all." She cried her heart and soul out.
It hurts.
So much pain.
My heart is aching and all I wanted to do was grab her then comfort her.
My head's really messed up.
My heart picked up its pace.
But everything is clear now.
Just like my tears flowing down uncontrollably, my heart felt overwhelmed.
No doubt.
I'm secretly
Undeniably
Falling in love
With my best friend.
As the realization sinks in.
Everything turned quiet for me.
My vision turned cloudy.
All I could hear was my sprinting heartbeat.
Despite that realization
I couldn't help it
But
I just
Found myself falling
Literally.
Inside the music room.