Arranged Marriage

The Truth

"Italy? What were you doing in Italy?" Erza asked. Me and Natsu had just gotten home last night from Italy. This morning Erza called wanting to meet me in the park. We currently sat on a bench underneath a weeping willow. "My mom planned the trip a little early." I said, it was technically true, but just not the entire truth. "Hmm.. Well did you know Juvia's parents are setting up an arranged marriage for her?" Erza said. "Where ever would they get that idea from? We're in high school!" She said. "Poor Juvia." I said. I felt the need to tell Erza the truth. She was a really close friend of mine, and she didn't know yet. "Actually I think I know where they got the idea." I said softly. "Where from?" She asked softly. I let out a deep breath. "I wasn't with my parents in Italy. I was in Italy but not alone." I said. "With who then?" She asked. Then realization hit her. "You have a husband..." She said slowly. "How could you not tell me? Who else knows?" She asked. "Levy and Juvia. I don't know why I didn't tell you. I guess it's because I would rather have you at my wedding when I know I truly love him. Juvia and Levy were there for moral support and didn't judge what was going on. I wanted you to be there when I knew you would be proud of me." I said, hoping she wouldn't be angry. She hugged me tightly instead. "Do you love him?" She asked. "I do." I said. "Who is it?" She asked looking at me. "Natsu Dragneel." I answered. "Hmm. I'll have to talk with him before I can approve." She said smiling. "I wouldn't have it any other way." I said. "So what'd you do with Jellal over the break?" I added. "Oh not much. Went out to the movies a couple times, ordered lots of strawberry cakes, watched movies at his house, played video games." She said them froze. "Wait how'd you know I was with Jellal?" She asked. I smiled. "I didn't. Until now." I said. She rolled her eyes. "Come on let's go get something eat." My phone rang after she had said that. It was Natsu. I answered it and held up one finger to Erza. 'One minute'. She nodded. "Hello?" I asked. "Luceeee. Where'd you go? I got up this morning and you were gone!" He complained, though he did sound worried. "I'm out with Erza. We're getting ready to get something to eat. Would you like to meet us there?" I asked. "Where at?" Natsu asked. "The diner here in town." I replied. "I'll meet you there. Love you." He said and I blushed softly. "Love you too." I said and hung up. I grabbed Erzas phone and she looked at me weirdly. "I'm gonna call Jellal so you can invite him." Erza blushed. "Why my phone?" She asked. "Because I know for a fact he'll dive for his phone and immediately answer it if it's you calling. He won't miss a call from you." I replied. Erza hid her face in her hands. I dialed Jellals number and he immediately answered. "Hello Erza!" He answered. "Hello Jellal, it's me, Lucy. Me, Natsu and Erza are going out for something to eat at the diner. Would you like to come?" I asked. "Don't see why not?" He replied. I hung up and handed Erza back her phone. We began to walk to the diner and noticed Natsu already there sitting on the bench in front of the diner. We walked behind him without him noticing. I leaned over him from behind the bench and smiled. "Hello." I said and he kissed me. "Hey." He said when he pulled back. We seen Jellal pull up into the parking lot and waved. He ran over to us. "Hey guys." He said. We walked inside the diner and a waitress looked at us. "How many?" She asked. "Four." I replied. We were seated at a booth, Erza and Jellal on one side. Natsu and I on the other. "What can I get you guys to drink?" The waitress asked. "Water." I replied. "Tea." Erza replied. "Coffee." Natsu said. "Coffee." Jellal said as well. The waitress took off with our drink orders. "Did you guys hear about Juvia having and Arranged Marriage? Like who's parents would set that up for their child, it's terrible!" Jellal spoke up. "*Cough* Lucy's *cough*" Erza said. "Erza! I exclaimed." Wait seriously?" Jellal asked. I nodded. Natsu slung his arm around my shoulders and grinned. "I thought you guys didn't know each other before I introduced him." Jellal said confused. "We didn't. But we married shortly after. The day we were going around town to see who was in the parade? I met who I was marrying that day. That's why I had to leave. Turns out it was Natsu." I explained. "But isn't he with Lisanna?" Erza asked. "No, he broke up with her while we were in Italy." I said. "So wait. You kept kissing her and being all husband-y while you were dating someone?" Erza asked, starting to get mad. "We weren't really dating you know? I really didn't feel like anything was between us. All I could think about was Lucy. It felt wrong to even hear Lisannas name." He explained. "Nice save." Jellal said. "I wasn't saving anything. I was telling the truth." Natsu said. Lucy blushed softly. The waitress came back with their drinks. "Ready to order?" She asked. "One minute, please." Lucy requested. The waitress nodded and walked off to serve customers. Lucy looked through the menu, Natsu looking over her shoulder to look at menu as well. Erza and Jellal had decided what they wanted, and the kept stealing glances at each other. Looking away when they caught each other staring. The waitress had come back shortly. "Strawberry cake." Erza said happily. "Belgium Waffles." Jellal ordered. "French Toast." Lucy said. "Pancakes." Natsu said. "Okay!" The waitress said.