Fear of the Innocent Flame (a Nalu Fanfic)

The Very Next Day

Author's Note:

Heyo, swaghetti_123 here! I'm back with the 8th chapter of Fear of the Innocent Flame🔥🔥!! I am so glad to hear all the amazing feedback on how you guys have been enjoying my story. I love to hear from all my readers!😊

As I am writing this chapter, I had just got 500 reads on this book. That is amazing! It feels great to know people are actually reading this. You guys are awesome!😍💕

Anyway, I hope you enjoy this chapter of Fear of the Innocent Flame 🔥🔥!!❤️

Lucy's POV *The Next Morning*

Ah, I just woke up from the best sleep I have had in weeks. I must have been so paranoid because of my dad... There I go, again, thinking about my psycho dad.

Is it possible I am exaggerating this situation a bit? I always try to tell myself. All I can think of, when I think of my dad, was the look of hatred and disownment he had as he struck me with that bottle.

As I am talking to myself and thinking, I unconsciously began to stroke the arm he hit. Even though my wounds are healed, I still feel the sting from the glass. How it shattered and the blood, smothered all over my arm. At that moment, it changed my life and how I thought about things.

Did that whole thing end the life I had? I often think to myself. I always tell myself no, my life isn't over until I say it's over. It will take time to heal the wounds I can't see.

And now, I have someone who will allow me to not veer in the direction of darkness, that is called, depression.

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After a while of sitting and staring off into space on my bed, I decided to stop moping and to start doing. It's still currently a little dark outside, so I go and take my daily morning shower. I take my time and relax in there till I feel ready to get out.

It was a soothing shower, but I forgot my clothes. I need to go out there and get them. I gulped as I remembered Natsu being out there.

I wrapped my towel around me and slowly crept out of the bathroom. Eventually, I determined he was still asleep since I did not hear anyone. I successfully made it to my bedroom! Now, to get back.

I still thought the coast was clear, so I opened the door, not caring much, but as I walked out, I ran into something... or someone.

It took me a minute to realize...   it's Natsu. 

"Oh I'm sorry," Natsu spoke first," I didn't see you there. Wait, what are you doing this early in the morning?"

My face probably turned to a deep crimson color. I don't think he saw it because it was dark in the apartment.

I don't answer his question and I quickly shuffle to the bathroom to finish up.

Natsu's POV

What was that all about? I thought to myself. Did I scare her? Though, she did smell nice, like strawberries and, maybe... a hint of vanilla? I wonder why she smells so good. (Ah, Natsu. You adorable, dense man!)

I start to drool as I think of how sweet and delicious strawberries are. As he is thinking this, his stomach begins to rumble. Time for food!

I decided to sit on my bed, the couch, and wait for Lucy to come out. After all, I don't know how to cook. If I cooked, I would probably burn it...

Just a few minutes go by until Lucy emerged from the bathroom. She seems kinda sheepish ever since I accidentally ran into her in the hallway. I got up to ask her the question she had not answered.

"Hey, Luce, you didn't answer my question. What were you doing?" Her head sprang up at the nickname I gave her. I am quite proud of it. I gave myself a mental high-five.

Lucy then responded, "W-well, I just f-finished my morning shower. U-um... what is with t-the n-nickname?" Wow, she is so cute when she seems embarrassed. Why is she so embarrassed?

"I just came up with it! Do you like it?" I asked her, hoping she did. Lucy then responded with a quick nod and a big smile. She definitely likes it, I'm glad.

The moment was then ruined by my stupid stomach... Nice job, stomach! "Oh, you must be hungry. What type of egg would you like? I can make scrambled and... actually only scrambled." She sweatdropped at her own stupidity.

To make her feel better, I said, "I was going to ask for scrambled anyway. Plus, I am not a picky eater." I ended with my signature grin.

Her expression seemed to soften. She then left me to go off and cook our breakfast.

Landlady's POV (Wow! Bet you guys weren't expecting this POV!)

I am currently in my office, that is also my bedroom. I honestly wished I got paid more, but no one would buy these apartments if I raised the price!

Right now it is early in the morning, this is the time I go through my mail. If I get a bill, I trash it immediately because who has the money to pay them? Not me! After getting rid of the worst kind of mail, I look through the rest.

Today is the day I also get a weekly newspaper. That is my favorite! When I am done reading it, I let one of my residents, Lucy, keep it. She told me ' I am waiting to hear something'. Lucy never told me what it was, but she seems nice enough so I didn't ask questions.

The front headline was about that one guild again, called Fairy Tail. Apparently, they destroyed half an entire city. That is outrageous! They should be forced to disband! Those hooligans are way too reckless. (Just as a side note: they won't disband.)

I continue to read on, nothing was that interesting until I came across a missing report. The story read, ' At 18 years old, Lucy Heartfilia has been missing for two weeks now. Her father deeply misses her, so if you know her whereabouts please contact this number. Any information is greatly appreciated'.

I then looked at the picture and it looks a lot like the Lucy I know. Should I call them? I mentally contemplated for a minute or two. As I am pondering on the topic, something on the page catches my eye. Underneath the picture, it says, ' Reward: 300,000 Jewels'.

Why is there such a high reward? I thought to myself. But I could use the money...

I stop reading the news, thinking that was enough for today. Since I am done with it, I need to give it to Lucy. But first, I need to keep the page with the phone number on it, just in case if I decide to call them.

Author's Note:

Dun, dun, dun!! Oh no! What will happen next? Will the Landlady call her in? You'll have to continue reading my book to find out!😉

I hope you enjoyed this chapter and please leave comments on what you think will happen next! Maybe someone's theory is correct?