Lucy❀

"Well, my Grandma Anna wants me to move to America with her," I started, everyone listening intently on what I had to say.

"She said there'd be plenty of opportunities there," I fiddled with my thumbs.

"How long would you be gone Lucy?" Levy asked darkly.

"The rest of my senior year,"  I breathed out.

"What was your answer?" Natsu blurted, slamming his hand on the table.

"I haven't given her an answer yet," I sighed, "I wanted to ask you all about it,"

"L-lucy, if this is what you r-really want t-then go for it," Erza smiled, placing her hand over mine.

"What friend would I be if I was selfish?" Levy placed her hand in.

Juvia's face contorted, "Sure, I would miss you a lot, but I know we would see each other again," She placed her shaky hand in.

"Yes," Jellal sighed, placing his in.

"I guess, if that's what you want," Gajeel huffed.

Natsu and Gray sat there, not answering.

~20 MINUTES LATER~

We stood in front of the track, Natsu and Gray still not saying anything. It was still eating at my brain. Maybe I should go, see what America is like. If I don't like it, I could always come back, right?

"Lucy," Levy nudged me.

"Hm?" She pointed to the track.

"Oh," I walked to the track standing there.

"Go!" Coach yelled.

I ran as fast as I could, my legs burning. I panted, watching the white lines on the track in front of me. My heart burned, my lungs breathing heavily. I felt free. Maybe I shouldn't go? I stopped, leaning on my knees.

"No...Lucy!" I scolded myself.

"This is your decision!" I ran faster, passing everyone else.

~AFTER SCHOOL~

My bag slung over my shoulder as I stepped into Mirajane's café.

"Mira, I could use a strawberry milkshake," She rushed to the counter.

"Lucy!" She smiled, hugging me over the corner.

"I'll go make you that milkshake," She ran back.

I walked up to an empty table, sitting down. I should go.

"Here you go," She set the milkshake in front of me, sliding into the chair across from me.

"Thank you Mira," She grinned.

"What brings you here?" Mira asked, watching me drink some of the milkshake.

"Well, I have an opportunity to go to America, but some of my friends don't want me to go. I know it's my decision but I'm not sure what to do," I explained, Mira's face twisted.

"A-America?" I nodded.

"Well," She grabbed my hand, "Even if I don't like the idea, and I'm sure your friends don't either I think you should," She smiled.

"Besides, 'in the end, we only regret the chances we didn't take' right?" She stood up, leaving to go to another customer.

I should go, maybe I will have new opportunities. I mean sure, I'll miss my friends but....no.

"Mira," She walked over to me, "Made up your mind?"

I nodded, "I'm staying here,"

She smiled, "I'm glad,"

"In all honesty, I just said the words I said to boost your confidence, because Lucy," She grabbed me hand, "You only do these things for yourself, you only listen to yourself, and you don't let anyone tell you differently."

Some tears fell out of my eyes, "Thank you Mira," I hugged her, handing her money.