A/n: I just want to remind you that this story doesn't just focus on the love story of our heroines. It also focuses on the character development of them especially on Lucy's part. 

P.S I will update this story every Friday Only ❤️❤️❤️ Anyway, please leave some comment on what you think about this chapter. It will surely help me know what you want for this book. Thank you.

Khiegilsan

"CONGRATULATIONS Loki! I heard that you are one of the candidates for exchange students abroad"

It's been almost a week since the end of the first quarter of this semester. In this university, you will know if you are qualified to enter the Exchange Student Program abroad when you reach your second year. I applied to that program since I want to study abroad – it was a popular choice for a student of Fashion, Art and Design Course. But what really surprised me the most is that Jellal and Loki filed their application for that program too.

"Wow!" Loki's sarcastic response "Thank you" he said sarcastically "But you should at least congratulate them" Loki said pointing his finger to Jellal and me.

"Stupid! The news that you are in that program is surprising" it was Jellal who said it, "Imagine our surprise when we saw your name written in the bulletin board that you are qualified"

"Wow!" Loki rolled his eyes "It's like you guys are thinking that I'm stupid" he dramatically said which we all laugh.

We are now waiting for Natsu because his class is not over yet. We don't have a class this afternoon because all the professors have a meeting today for the upcoming foundation day. To be honest, I didn't have the chance to experience it because I was at my first Fashion Gala in South Korea that time.

"Anyway, Lucy" I look at Gray who just cut off my sentiment "Is Natsu knew about your plan?"

I shrugged my shoulders "Nope" I say "But I have plans on telling him today. I just didn't tell him because I might not be qualified"

High grades are also the basis for the Exchange program. I thought I wouldn't be qualified because I had 1.10 grades during my first year. Anyway, the grading system in this school, is like this; 1.0 (96 – 100), 1.25 (91.5 – 95.9), 1.50 (87.0 – 91.4), 1.75 (82.5 – 86.9), 2.0 (78.0 – 82.4), until 3.0 (60 – 64.4). And the usual grade of the students who are qualified for that program is 1.0 only.

"Natsu might stop you for taking that program" Jellal frowned

"Why?" I asked him, confused. Why would he stop me if this program will surely benefit me in my future?

He sigh "sometimes, I felt sorry for Natsu" he mumble which makes my head furrowed "has it ever entered your mind Lucy that Natsu loves you"

What the hell is this guy saying? "Of course Natsu loves me, I'm his best friend" I say. Gray also asked me if I knew why Natsu didn't have a girlfriend. I answered that, on how I observe my best friend. I even explained to them his ideal girl.

"Have you ever think that he might talking to you, Lucy?" Loki ask me

I grimace "No!" I say truthfully "I'm not his ideal girl" and again, I explain to them why I'm not qualified to be Natsu's girlfriend. As they listen to me, it feels like they don't understand my explanation.

"Natsu wants a woman who had a light hair, sure I do have a light hair. Natsu wants a woman whose eyes that shine. My eyes doesn't shine and I don't know who to make my eyes shine. And lastly, Natsu wants a woman that's like a flame which I really don't know what does it mean" I say

They all sigh in disappointment as if I did something that really disappointed them. I frowned and pouted my lips, these are the moments when I don't understand what my friend is telling me – sometimes I come to think that men have other languages that we women don't understand.

"I feel sorry for him" Gray said as he look at the sky

"The friend zone, I kennat!" – Loki said as he massaged his temple.

As I looked at them, I started to realize that my definition of the word 'love' might be different depending on how they define it.

I LET out a deep sigh, while looking at nothingness. I'm in my class now and I don't know but I'm not in the mood to listen to our professor. Is there a classification about love? Is that different from the love you give for your friend? If it's yes, then how do you know if you love someone?

I was brought back to reality when I heard my classmates shouting. I don't know why they were shouting and excited but when I looked to the front I saw the student council of the Fashion, Arts and Design Department. It looks like they are talking about foundation day so every student is excited.

Again I looked in the other direction - I wasn't interested in what they had to say because I was thinking of something else.

"I am Lucas Obelia," my eyes automatically look at the source of that voice "the Student Council President for Fashion, Arts and Design Department"

Lucas Obelia. My manager told me he would be my partner for my next photo shoot. Actually it should have been held last week but because both models are busy and some costumes are not finished. The management decided to postpone. But this is the first time I will see my rumored partner in person.

My eyes never leave his face as I look at the guy in front of me, I have never seen such a beautiful man in my entire eighteen years of existence. The guy in front of me has a black long hair that reaches his waist – it was actually tied into a low ponytail – he has ruby red eyes and a single beauty mark under his left eye.

He smiled after finishing his announcement, his gaze roam around the room and when his gaze met mine. I saw how his small lips parted before forming a small smile. I assumed that he recognized me too. I immediately averted my eyes.

I never listened to them again and I just let them plan for what our major will do for the founding anniversary.

The discussion also lasted for an hour before it was decided to create booths where each major of Fashion, Arts and Design could be displayed. I looked at my watch and when I saw that the time was almost over I immediately put my belongings back in my bag.

When our professor dismissed our class. I also had a few classmates stand up and automatically approach the student council - maybe they wanted to ask some questions about the founding anniversary but since I wasn't interested I just decided to leave.

"Miss Heartfilia," I glanced at the woman who called my last name "If you have time, you might want to join in the planning about the founding Anniversary" I was ready to refuse her offer but she immediately continue "I'm Levy Mcgarden, student – council vice president"

I don't know how to respond, because this is the first time I will talk to a woman my age. I clear my throat and smile to her "I'm Lucienne Heartfilia, and you can call me Lucy"

"Woah," her small lips formed into a small 'o' "you can call me Levy" The girl in front of me smiled and without a warning she grabbed both of my hands "You're beautiful in person. I'm your fan, by the way."

"Ah! Thank you" I licked my other lip and smiled at her "About the offer... I'll think about it. I'm not sure about my work schedule yet"

"Oh it's okay, Lucy," she smiled brightly.

"Thank you for understanding," I said shyly as I tucked my hair behind my ear. "I have to go," Natsu is probably waiting for me outside the building.

Levy was about to say something when all of a sudden, a man suddenly appeared on our side "You must be Lucy?" He said his voice is too low.

Levy frowned "Hey, you jerk! Don't say Lucy casually"

Lucas looked at her with amusement written all over his face "She will soon be my partner for my upcoming photo shoot, Miss Vice President." Lucas looks at me and smiles "Right, Lucy?"

I nodded absentmindedly "And you must be Lucas" I say.

Lucas smiled at me when he heard what I said. He held out his hand to me which makes me frowned "Shake hand" he said - maybe he noticed the frown on my forehead "We'll be partners, not only at work probably but also on the upcoming founding anniversary"

I accepted his shaking hands with me, and I felt sparks so I immediately withdrew my hand as well.

"You're not sure if we have another collaboration project" I smile sarcastically "Anyway, Levy. I have to go"

I was about to walk out the door when he called my name again. I immediately turned to her and saw a smile playing on her lips

"See you at the photo shoot, Lucienne"

I blush and I don't know why. I remember Loki once said that when I meet someone who drew an instant attraction. I should start protecting my heart before I turned into a butterfly being lured into a sweet nectar.

I laughed at what I thought - it was impossible for me to be a butterfly attracted to a sweet nectar.

"Lucienne" I heard a familiar voice giving me a sense of security.

I immediately searched for the source of the voice and I automatically smile when our eyes met.

"Natsu!" I waved at him, Natsu smiled at me which made my heart beat faster.

"Shall we go?" he said when I reach his place. A frown embedded into my face as I look at him but I remain myself mute and waited for him to finish, "I promise to you that I'll ask you for a dinner date, right" 

"Are you asking me now?" I ask 

He gave me a shy smile and nodded, "Shall we?" 

I bit my lower lip as I felt my heart beating faster. This is how I always feel whenever I see his smiles. So I knew for myself that it was impossible for me to be a butterfly like what Loki said.

Because, I'm a moth attracted to fire.

____________________________ End of Chapter #8