"So.." he began, shifting to look at her now instead. "Why'd you leave?" There it was, the question she had dreaded from the start. Lucy closed her eyes, taking in a deep breath. Her hand shifted just a little, pulling away from his warm one. 'Because..sometimes leaving is the only way to avoid hurting..and getting hurt.' "That, Natsu.." Lucy breathed, turning over to look at him too. 'And because I never wanted to hurt you.' "Is a story for another time." (Was earlier titled Ephemeral) All rights for the characters and concept of Fairy Tail belong to Hiro Mashima. I own nothing :) Chapters: 25/25 ________________________________________ Cover by my amazing friend Negin! Do not steal!❤ This is my own idea. Similarity to any existing fanfiction out there is purely coincidental....
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