So Far Yet So Close [Fairy Tail Fanfiction]

Christmas Search

Lucy's P.O.V

I love pencils. They accomplish the same job as pens but they never leave a trace of mistake. One stroke from an eraser and all mistakes would vanish without a trace. I wish my life was like a pencil mark; for me to erase all my past mistakes and rewrite my story. But that's a wishful thinking. Wishful thinking that will never be fulfilled. And now, I'll have to pay the price for my mistakes.

*Ring*

It was 6 in Christmas morning when my phone rang. Not pleasant. I quickly picked it up before anyone else in the house get affected by the off season call.

"Hello?" I answered sleepily.

"Geh heh. Are you the pretty boy's girlfriend?"

My eyes flew wide open.

"Gajeel?"

"Eh? This voice... You're that bomb-shelled blonde from the beach?"

I was fully awake at this point.

"What are you doing?" My voice was filled with alarm.

Before Gajeel could speak, I took a good look at the caller ID since the last time I checked, Gajeel did not have my number.

[Jason Kenway]

No!

"Why do you have Jason's phone?" I asked, faking composure.

"Well aren't you a calm one. Well, we should talk. No. I stand corrected. I have something to settle with my dear cousin. Do you think you could help me and him meet?" There was obvious sarcasm in Gajeel's voice.

"Why don't you do it yourself?" I was beyond annoyed at this point.

I could feel a smirk from the other end of the phone when I heard a "Geh heh" but did all I could to not flare up at the man; last thing I want is for them to get the satisfaction of angering me.

"Well, lets just say salamander there have been quite busy with... things." I could hear irritation towards the end of the sentence and couldn't help but let out a smug smile.

"And what if I say no?"

I let the moment get to me and forgot the fact that I was at their mercy.

"Well then pretty boy here ain't gonna get home so pretty after all, ain't he?" He taunted.

I frowned.

"You-!"

Darn. I lost my cool and that was not good.

"GEH HEHEHEHEHEHEH! Don't get your pants in a fix blondie! Just bring me the salamander and I'll let pretty boy here get home with his pretty face."

It was annoying but they got me.

"Fine."

"Geh heh. That's a wise choice."

The moment I closed my phone, I heard my bed room door creak open and immediately turned to the source of that noise and saw Natsu making his way through the door.

"Hey." He started.

"Hey..." I couldn't help but freeze at where I sat.

He made his way beside me and sat down on my bed, eyes never leaving mine.

"You... heard?"

He nodded before adding, "I have... sensitive ears."

Smiling wryly, I changed my position such that I was sitting side by side with the boy.