Lucy POV:
I wake up to the yelling of Erza.
"Wake up girls! Breakfast!" she shouted from the kitchen.
Levy, Juvia, and I instantly get up, excited to see what Erza made for us. Quickly, we rush out of the bedroom and into the delicious smelling kitchen.
Our mouths water at the sight of the stacks of fluffy buttermilk pancakes. Stream rises up from the pancakes; it embraces us as we move closer to the scrumptious looking food.
"Help yourself! Plates are in the cabinet next to the fridge." Erza joyfully announced.
As Levy, Juvia, and I got our plates, we loaded a bunch of pancakes onto them, making them heavy to carry. Erza soon followed, and then the four of us took a seat at the dining room table.
When I took my first bite it felt like I just leapt into a state of bliss.
"Erza these are so good!" I exclaimed.
"Thank you!" Erza said
Once we finished our breakfast, Erza asked, "So, what do you guys wanna do today?"
"Shopping? We could go the Magnolia Mall; there's some pretty cute stores there!" Juvia suggested.
"Yeah, that sounds like fun!" Levy squealed.
"Let's do it!" I agreed.
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About an hour later we arrived at the mall. As we walk inside, we find a cute store. The four of us decide to look around the shop for some clothing.
I look around for a bit and I already have a bunch of things I want to try on.
Once the four of us had two outfits we wanted to try on, we all walked to the fitting rooms.
I closed the fitting room door behind me as Levy said, "Alright and don't try anything else on until we all see. Got it?"
"Got it!" Erza, Juvia, and I replied.
I slipped into a short white dress; it was causally comfortable and simply beautiful.
I stepped outside of the dressing room to show my friends. When I was in front of them I saw their eyes light up in excitement.
"YOU LOOK SO CUTE LU-CHAN!" Levy squealed.
"Well I should be saying the same to you three! You guys look beautiful!" I responded while gazing at their outfits.
Erza was wearing a white crop top that was fixed with a maroon shirt pocket and long black jeans. Juvia wore a light blue dress the stopped at her knees; the dress had a detailed lace back. Lastly, Levy had on a floral, long sleeved shirt, which had cut outs on the shoulders, and paired it with a lavender, high-waisted skirt.
After they thanked me and we all critiqued on each other's outfits, we stepped back into the dressing room to put on our other outfit.
Next, I put on a white collared shirt and over top of that was a slimming dark navy overall; the pocket on the overall was a multi-colored floral pattern.
The four of us stepped out of the fitting rooms at the same time. We all exchanged glances of awe.
Levy wore a white collared, yellow crop top and black jean shorts. Juvia was wearing a light gray, flowy shirt and dark-washed jeans; she had a red, blue, and navy flannel tied around her waist. Finally, Erza wore a white sweater and a short, black pleated skirt.
After we all fangirled over our clothes, we left the store with our newly bought attire.
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After a day full of trying on clothes, fangirling, and endless fun, the four of us decide to leave the mall to go get dinner.
We left the mall and drove to a restaurant called "Honey Bone Diner".
Once we arrived, the four of us skipped inside, famished for some food, since we were too busy shopping to have lunch.
The four of us got seated, then ordered four chocolate milkshakes and our meals.
While waiting for our food to arrive we drink our shakes and start to converse.
"Yeah I think the constellations are so fascinating, especially the zodiac ones." I happily say.
"Really? There are plenty of books at the library on the signs!" Levy announces.
"Well now we have to go back." I giggle.
"Now who had the burger?" our waiter interrupted as he passed us our food.
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After our meals, the four of us strolled back to the car. Once inside, Erza put the key in the ignition as Juvia questioned, "Hey Lucy?"
"Yes?" I answer.
"Can we hear you sing?" Juvia shyly asked.
"Sure." I replied, slighty nervous of what they might think.
I start singing the song my mother would always sing. Proud that I'm hitting the notes like she did, I finish the little melody.
Their eyes are fixed on me, and their mouths agape.
"That was beautiful Lucy." Erza complimented.
"Seriously, that was amazing!" Juvia fangirled.
"Thank you." I replied while grinning.
"Wow... that was so good! Natsu's so lucky; he's in love with a beautiful, talented girl." Levy admitted with a big, warm smile.
My eyes widen and my cheeks heat up at her comment.
"Thank you, Levy." I say, still blushing.
Erza turns the key and starts driving to our houses to drop us off. I was the first one to be dropped off.
As I got out of the car, the girls shouted, "Bye Lucy!"
I turned around to face them and said, "Bye guys! See you tomorrow!"
They waved at me as the car slowly drives off. I walk up the stairs and stand in front of the door.
Twisting the knob, I scoot inside. When I go to lock the door behind me, I hear a gruff groan.
My eyes lay upon my father; he stands only inches away.
Terrified about what he might do, I freeze.
He then grabs me by the hair and pulls me close to his face.
"Where were youuu my dear Lucyyyyy? I missssed youuu!" He slurred, his nasty, beer-stained breath filling my nose.
As usual I don't answer.
Furious, he slaps my face over and over again.
"YOU STUPID PIECE OF SHIT DAUGHTER!" My father screamed in between smacks.
Once he let out his anger, he stopped slapping me. However, still gripping my hair, my father brings me closer to him again and whispers, "You can't escape me."
He lets go of my hair, then kicks me in the stomach.
Finally, he stumbles off to his room.
Frightened, I quickly ran up the stairs and slam my bedroom door behind me.
Changing into my pajamas, I look at myself in the bathroom mirror. My cheeks are bright red, and they still sting with pain.
I jump into my bed and attempt to fall asleep, but fail.
"Why does he have to ruin everything? Well, I know why... me... because it's my fault" I whisper as tears stream down my, still stinging, cheeks.
My phone buzzes as it sits upon my bedside table.
Hoping it's Natsu, I pick up my phone and look who texted.
A smile forms on my face as I read the text.
"I had a great time this weekend, and I hope you did too! See you tomorrow! Goodnight Luce!" it read.
Tears cease to fall down my face, and my smile only grows as I reply back with, "Goodnight Natsu, thank you ♡"
My eyes close, and I slowly drift to sleep.