Story of Us

A/N: So, this is my first Fairy Tail story! I apologize if the characters are too OOC in some parts, but I'm trying my very best. Please leave a review if you like it and if I need to touch up on some certain things. Thank you~!

DISCLAIMER: I don't own Fairy Tail.

SUMMARY: Lucy Heartfilia and Natsu Dragneel have been the best of friends ever since primary school. They helped each other out in many ways. As years passed, their friendship only got stronger. That's until they both realized that their actions and thoughts of each other have changed drastically. This is their story. [Rated M for bullying and sexual themes.]

THEME SONG: Goodbye Summer. By: F(x) ft. D.O.

Kindergarten

I never fit in with the crowd. Not even in preschool. I always kept to myself. I didn't have any friends. And, believe it or not, I was completely fine with it.

Mom said that she wanted me to make some friends since I was now going to Kindergarten. Even one friend would be better than nothing. I pinkie-promised her and said that I'll try my best.

So, when the first day of school rolled around, I was extremely anxious. I broke into cold sweats and my legs felt like they melted.

To make myself look "prettier", Mom fitted me into a yellow floral dress and black sneakers. She curled my blonde hair and made sure it framed my face. I shrugged at myself in the mirror and went with it. I have to please Mom.

With a packed lunch box and a full backpack, I was ready for the new day. Mom said that she wanted to drop me off at the school so she can see me walk in by myself. My face went red at the thought of it.

Like she said, Mom did drop me off at the school. I smiled shyly at her and she wished me good luck and reminded me to make some friends. Which she already said five times this morning. I secretly rolled my eyes and made my walk into the perfectly normal looking primary school.

Teachers guided me to my designated classroom. I sat in a seat far away from the rest of the students and set my things down. As I look around the room, it seems as though all of the other kids were just as nervous and anxious as me. Even some parents had to come in and stay to help calm their children down.

I'm glad I'm not alone.

"Okay!" The teacher clapped to settle everyone down. "Welcome to Kindergarten, children! My name is Yamamoto-sensei. Now...let's start off by listing off everyone's names to get to know each other a little better!"

My eyes widened. Does that mean that I have to speak in front of twenty or more people?!

My stomach began to churn more and more as the line was getting closer to me. And, when it was my turn, everyone stared at me.

I felt like I was going to faint then and there. My mouth kept opening and closing.

"What's your name, sweetie?" Yamamoto-sensei urged with a small smile.

I swallowed the lump down my throat. "I-I'm Lucy H-Heartfilia…," I whispered.

I guess no one heard me except for the teacher because she repeated my name. I sighed in relief. I tried to calm my burning face by placing my small hands on my cheeks.

I can never do that ever again.

Lunch rolled up.

The teacher lead us to the courtyard where a playground stayed. It wasn't amazing. Just a regular playground with a slide, twin swing sets, a basketball court, and a huge sandbox. But, the grass looked greener and healthy, so I decided to rest on it.

I took out my lunch box and opened it. It was last night's dinner. Fried rice with vegetables. I grabbed my chopsticks and immediately digged in.

I watched the students dribble the basketball on the court and run up to the short length hoop. Sometimes, they made the shot. Sometimes, they didn't. It was still a bit entertaining.

Once I was finished with my lunch, I decided to walk around and scope out the playground. I need to get familiar with this new environment because I'm still used to the preschool's courtyard.

Suddenly, I felt a grip on my shoelace. I gasped as I collapsed on the concrete. I yelped in pain as I could feel the cut on my knee throb. Tears began to well in the corners of my eyes.

"You tripped because your shoelace was untied," a voice said behind me.

I blinked, turning my head behind me. Before me stood a boy with pink hair and sweat dripping down his face.

He smiled. "Lemme fix it for you." And, he bent down and tied my shoelace with ease.

I blushed but coughed it away. "Thanks…"

"Sure!" he exclaimed, extending his hand out to me. I took it reluctantly. When he lifted me on the ground, he asked, "What's your name?"

Mom always told me to not talk to strangers. But, he doesn't look that intimidating. "Lucy Heartfilia."

"I'm Natsu Dragneel. Nice to meet ya!"

I nodded, really trying to get out of here.

"Wanna join me and my other friends?" Natsu wondered.

"I-I...don't play basketball," I said just above a whisper.

He frowned. "No~! To eat lunch!"

"I already ate lunch, though."

He squeezed my hand. I looked down at our entwined hands. "That's not a good excuse!"

"It's not an excuse."

"Just c'mon~" he pouted before dragging me over to the basketball court. On the court sat two other of his friends. When they noticed me, they're faces were immediately confused.

"Who is she?" one boy with dark hair asked, pointing at me.

Natsu grinned again. "This is Lucy! Lucy, this is my buddy, Gray."

Me and Gray bowed slightly at one another.

Natsu pointed to his other friend who has blonde hair, like me. "This is Sting, another one of my buddies."

I smiled timidly. "H-hi…"

"Should we eat now, guys?!"

Sting and Gray nodded.

I sat on the concrete a few feet away from them. I pulled my knees closer to my chest as I nuzzled my face in between my legs. I have a feeling that this is going to be a long school year.

Weeks passed into months.

After that day of Natsu helping me from my fall, he didn't bother to talk to me. Or, even look at me at that. I thought about him time from time. But, as more days went by, I started not to care.

I was back how I was in preschool.

Completely alone.

I was fine with it, really. Friends come and go. They cause drama and gossip behind your back.

I'd rather not get into it.

I got good grades in my class, even if it was just coloring and spelling out five letter words. But, it made Mom proud.

Finally, promotion day came. I was finally going to be in first grade. I was ecstatic.

Mom made sure that I looked stunning. So, she bought me a blue dress and flat shoes. She put my hair in braids before the day of promotion so my hair would be wavy the next morning.

I felt really proud in myself.

The promotion took place at a church that was just a few blocks from the school. When Mom and I arrived, there was already dozens of kids with their parents seated in folding chairs.

"Lucyyyy~!"

I jumped as I heard my name from across the church. I held onto Mom's hand as I turned around. I widened my eyes as I saw Natsu running towards me. What is he doing?

When Natsu was in front of me, he smiled his eye-blinding grin. "Hey, Lucy!"

I was silent.

"Oh, Lucy. Is this your friend?" Mom asked, squeezing my hand.

I was about to shake my head, but Natsu cut in. "Yes! We're best friends!"

I blinked. Best friends?

I was going to deny, but then, I saw Mom's face brighten and I knew I couldn't let her down. So, I smiled lightly. "Me and Natsu are the best of friends."

Natsu laughed.

I could feel my body warm up at the thought of having a friend for the first time.