The time we spent together Chapter 1

Fairy Tail High is just another school where students with unique minds and capabilities join and push their limits. These pupils can either be impeccably smart or have outstanding physical capabilities, which no other can rival against. Yes, this is a school where the most unbelievable students attend.

As the school bell rings, Students rush to class and sit down on their seats.

Gildarts walks into the classroom, holding a black clipboard in his arm.

"Alright!" He says calmly at the chattering students, "Everyone sit down and be quiet."

Despite the shouts of the teacher in charge, the pupils continue to ramble away and talk about their plans for afterschool. Suddenly, a ruler is flown its way towards the teachers face, hitting him.

A tick mark forms on the forehead of Gildarts. Growling, he slams his hands onto the desk in front of him. The students immediately stops their chitchat and slowly turn their head towards the teacher, scared to death.

"I SAID BE QUIET!" He growls loudly. The students in the class nod their head vigorously and immediately quiet down.

Gildarts grins and laughs, "Today in homeroom I have a student I need to introduce to you. She's the new exchange student I was talking about the other day."

Natsu, who sits at the back of the class, leans forwards to talk to Gray, "Are you wondering who the new student is?"

"Nah not really. He or She will probably be some random dude who thinks their smart." Gray replies, while leaning backwards.

"Hm… You sure? I overheard the staff talking about how this student is a prodigy." Natsu whispers.

"Oh well, I guess we will just see." Gray sits properly in his chair and lays his chin against his palm.

"Lucy! Can you step in here please?" Gildarts calls over to the side.

The door slides open, revealing a breathe-taking girl. Her long blonde hair waves behind her like ribbons. Gasps and whispers can be heard as the stunning girl makes her way towards the front.

"My name is Lucy Heartfilia, nice to meet you." The girl says plainly, without any excitement in her voice.

On the other side of the classroom, Levy whispers into Erza's ear, "She's really pretty."

Erza nods her head in agreement, "I think so too. She certainly has a mysterious aura doesn't she?"

"Lucy…?" Natsu tilts his head to the side.

Natsu! A slightly chipper voice rings in Natsu's head.

"That girl…" Gray whispers at the same time.

"You can sit next to Natsu near the window." Gildarts points to the seat next to Natsu. She nods her head and walks towards the desk. Natsu thinks for a few seconds, trying to figure out who this mysterious girl is.

Before Lucy can sit down, Natsu raises up from his seat, "Are you possibly Luce?!"

Lucy tilts her head in confusion and gives him a semi cold look, "Luce? Sorry but I think you have the wrong person."

"But my childhood friend has the exact same name as you and she looks just like you! You have to be Luce! Don't you remember me?" Natsu slams his fist against his chest.

"…Luce?" Lucy attempts to remember something from the past but winces from a sudden headache. She clutches her forehead and sits down on her chair.

"Sorry but I can't remember anything." Lucy takes in a deep breath and regains her calm composure.

"Alright Natsu, stop pestering the exchange student." Gildarts scolds Natsu. In response, he sits down grumbling.

Gray leans back and whispers to Natsu, "She really does look like our childhood friend doesn't she?"

Natsu nods his head in frustration, remembering all the precious memories he spent with his blonde friend.

"Why don't you just ask her about it during lunch? I'll join you; I'm pretty interested in finding out if she is really our childhood friend or not." Gray rubs the back of his head.

"Fine then…" Natsu says. He turns his gaze to look at Lucy, finding her looking outside the window in awe. Her eyes seem so… empty.

As the students begin to exit the class and head towards the next room, Lucy stays seated until the room is empty. After the room is deserted with no one but herself, she opens the window, allowing wind to flow throughout the area. The wind picks her hair up, along with the white curtains.

After a few minutes of daydreaming, Lucy snaps back to reality and shuts the window closed. She inhales and exhales a few times before moving. Picking up her bag, Lucy exits the classroom. However, she doesn't notice a certain person spying on her.

"… I have to head towards the science block," A very nostalgic serene voice is heard by Lucy, "I'll see you guys during Lunch."

Lucy walks past the blue-haired man without making contact, passing by him and his group. Jellal, from the side of his eye, peers at the blonde in wonder. He stops in his tracks, causing his friend to question his sudden behavior.

"What's wrong?" The friend asks.

Jellal stares at Lucy's retreating figure for a brief second and continues to walk, "Nothing…"

Entering her art classroom, her brown eyes are met with Gray's eyes. She takes a random seat scattered around the room and sits down at the back of the classroom.

A tall man with curly orange hair enters the room with a sketchbook and pencil in his hand. He places his sketchbook on the front desk and claps, getting everyone's attention.

"Alright. As some of you might know, we have a new student in our class. Her name is Lucy," The teacher looks at Lucy, "My name is Mr. Reedus."

Lucy simply nods her head, acknowledging Reedus's introduction. She feels the stares of everyone and averts her gaze to look at the wall to her side.

"Well anyways, today we are going to sculpt things. Since we have an unlimited amount of materials, feel free to use clay, ice or anything really. I won't give you a theme; just make something." Reedus retreats to his swivel chair and proceeds to spin around while drawing, before he stops from being dizzy.

Lucy takes a large chunk of clay and sits down, beginning to mold a shape. As the time passes, Lucy, who is fully engrossed in her work, finishes creating the first part of her piece. She wipes the sweat off her brow and cleans her hand with a piece of cloth.

"Hmm… That's a very pretty sculpture you have there. You are really talented! Your skills could probably rival Gray's," A voice speaks over towards Lucy, causing the girl to look for the source of the voice, "Hey!"

A very cheerful girl waves at Lucy, smiling brightly and winking, "My name is Levy!"

Lucy makes a small sound, greeting the girl.

"So, you're making a humming bird?" Levy points at the half-finished piece, "Mr. Reedus will probably like your skills as much as Gray's."

Lucy slants her head, almost questioning about who this 'Gray' person is. Levy grins, understanding Lucy. She points to the man about a few meters away from her. His eyes fully concentrated on his ice sculpture. Lucy studies the piece in amazement.

"That's Gray. He is known for his ice-sculpting skills and physical capabilities. I can introduce you to him if you want." Levy kindly offers Lucy.

She vigorously shakes her head, declining the offer.

"Alright. Just ask me anything okay? I'll continue working on my work now." Levy leaves Lucy and walks over to her spot.

Lucy was about to carry on sculpting her work until she hears the teacher cough. He informs the class that they need to start packing up their work and head to their next class.

"Those who are working with clay, make sure you seal your pieces air tight. You don't want your sculpture to dry up before you finish it." Reedus exits the classroom.

The pupils in class begin to put their pieces away and head towards their next class. Lucy stays for a few extra minutes to finish off the part she is working on, not noticing another person present in the classroom.

"Hey." A slightly deep voice speaks out to Lucy, "You should put your piece away quickly; you don't want to be late for your next class right?"

Lucy's looks up from her work to see Gray. His eyes seem to study her expression.

"I'll help you put some things away." Gray picks up the tools Lucy used and starts to put them back in their rightful place.

After returning everything, the two exit the classroom in silence.

"…" Lucy, unsure what to say, mumbles, "Thanks…"

Gray, slightly surprised, coughs and smiles at Lucy, "No problem."

The two walk together until they reach the staircase.

"Well, I have English now. You?" Gray pulls out his schedule from his breast pocket and scans it.

"I have design and technology." Lucy says shyly.

"Thanks again for helping me," Lucy appreciates the assist that Gray gave, "I guess I'll see you around…"

Before Lucy can walk up the stairs, Gray grabs hold of her wrist saying, "During Lunch, come to my groups table."

Thinking, Lucy hesitates before nodding her head in approval. Gray releases her hand and smiles at Lucy.

"Thanks!" Gray grins and pats Lucy's shoulder, causing her to give him a confused stare.

"Well, I better get running; I don't want my teacher to chew my head off." Gray smiles brightly at Lucy, running down the stairs after their small chat.

"…?" Lucy questions the strange behavior of the man.

'Gray? Where have I heard of that name before? Also, that other guy Natsu, seems to know me.' Lucy places her index finger on her chin while walking to her next class.

"Promise me that when you leave, you will never forget me."

End of chapter 1

Hey! A new story which is an AU once again. However, in this AU, it's purely high school thingy's, meaning no magic unlike in 'The hidden smile' where it was a sort of mix. Hopefully you like it cause I was dying to write this. I feel it might be a bit fast paced right now... Hmmm...

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