The Red String of Fate [ NaLu ]

Chapter 1

This fan fiction is part two of the red balloon so go and read that first and then come back here.

"That's it" I finished speaking to her. she hadn't said anything during the time I spoke to her. she was being serious. she sat up straight and put her coffee mug on the table. it was only half finished. "I understand if you see me differently now" I began talking again. "but--" she cut me off by hugging me.

"Thank you" I hugged her back and smiled. I trusted Shiori. there was know doubt about it. She sat back in the sofa. "I know a guy" I turned to face her straight. "do you remember my friend Doan?" she asked. I nodded remembering him. he was my fathers boss, who was okay looking...I guess. "well as you know when I was younger I was really close to him. we had a friend call kotoko. Kotoko was going through a rough patch in her life and he helped her get through it. I'm sure he would help you" I thought on it. I hadn't met Kotoko before but I'm sure she is happy now.

"Alright" I agreed "but" I began again "please don't tell my father, I don't want to worry him" she nodded understanding. even if I had a complicated relationship, I didn't want him to worry to much about me.

That night he came home late. Shiori had spoken to Doan and he agreed to meet me after school when ever I wanted. He said I just had to go to his cafe and he would sneak me through the back. I lay in my bed looking at the ceiling. I felt the scratches on my arm. I made myself a promise "I would stop this" I whispered a loud. I took Michelle in my arms and hugged her. "I will stop it all".

The next day I got up and the weather was alright. it was cloudy but at least it wasn't raining. I got dressed and put my makeup on and headed down stairs. I grabbed a slice of toast and made myself a simple sandwich for lunch. "Lucy" Shiori came into the kitchen dressed smartly.

"Yes?" I asked putting the food in a bag.

"Remember after school" she winked at me. I nodded at her. she grabbed some toast as well and sat at the table. "anything interesting today?" she asked.

"Not really" I said taking another bite. "just explaining to people about yesterday, I'm sure I will be questioned" I sighed

"Hey!" she spoke up sharply "it's none of their business if you don't want to tell them" I smiled at her. she seamed happier than she did when I was in hospital. speaking about that my nose still slightly hurts. I thought it would of been worse but the pain killers are really helping.

I said goodbye to her and left the house. I headed down to the bus stop. I saw Natsu, Gajeel and Wendy there. I told Natsu last night to explain to them what happened so it would be easier for me to explain to people if they were helping. "hi" I greeted them.

"Hey Lucy!" Wendy warmly smiled at me.

"Hey Luce" Natsu joined in.

"Hi?" Gajeel awkwardly did as well.

"I can't be bothered with another lecture from the other schools teachers again today" Natsu sighed.

"Well you should just agree with them and not talk back" Wendy suggested.

"Exactly" I agreed. I felt much more like myself today. happy, cheerful, me. I wonder if they will like this me. the less depressing. the horn blasted and my confidence suddenly shrunk.

I could see people on the bus begin to talk. it stopped right in front of me and the doors opened. "get on" the bus driver instructed us. I nodded and hoped on the bus to find the usual faces "Well here goes nothing"