all the guys including Natsu had red faces as they met the girls in the hall as they all wore a loose yukata the Hot Springs provided through their stay. The yukata was a thin plain light blue material with white linings and red tropical flowers
" I hope we didn't excite you guys to much. "Juvia crossed her arms under her chest, bouncing them up. Gray looked away quickly, his face completely red.
" Let's go play some games! "Levy jumped up, and turned down the hall way.
" Agreed. "Gajeel sighed in relief.

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" Ping-Pong! "Juvia declared the game to be." Who ever joins cannot turn back! So anyone who wishes to, step up now. "
" Erza I'll be on a team! "Levy declared, Erza nodded her head as she rolled up her sleeves.
" Then Jellal and me will be going against you two, just don't cry once we beat you. "Gajeel grinned.
" Alright! Winners may have the losers their slaves for the remainder of the trip! "Juvia grinned widely." Wish you both luck! And... Go! "
Lucy sighed, rubbing her arm for warmth as she watched an a intense game between Gavy and JErza, boys against girls.
" You cold? "Natsu asked, she turned her back to him, still angry." Lucy, can you tell me what's wrong? "
" Why do I have to tell you? Why can't you just figure that on your own? "She crossed her arms.
" You asked a question that need an opinion to be the answer. I'm sorry if you didn't like my out look, but that's how I feel! "he spoke louder than expected. Lucy felt tears sting at the edges of her eyes.
" I didn't become angry because of your opinion and out look, it's what you said. "she clarified.
" And what did I say? "
" Why do I have to answer!? Figure it out yourself! "
" I don't believe I did or said anything wrong, I said how I felt! "
Lucy and Natsu were red in face with anger towards each other. The others stood back, stopping the game as they watched the couple fight, a bit unnaturally. They've never fought like this before, it took their friends a bit off guard.
The NaLu fight continued to progress and get worse.
The others had to admit Natsu and Lucy's relationship has been complicated and was a bit hard since of all the stuff that has gone on between them. Lucy's inability to play an instrument any more and her condition now was definitely not the greatest, the Natsu having to take in every thing almost immediately and his brother dying right in front of him.
Lucy broke the thoughts of everyone, slapping Natsu's cheek as tears overwhelmed her eyes and fell quickly down her cheeks." I... I think... "she was interrupted by her hiccups and sniffling that she tried holding back with all her strength." I think... We should... Separate from each other... I'm sorry... "she put her hand over her mouth, how she able to force the words out she didn't know she could say such things to Natsu. But now, she did. She bolted out of the room, afraid he'd say more or her friends would say something.
She wanted to be alone, even if a meant she'd see her mother. At least it was better than the immense pain she was feeling in her chest.