Chapter 1

A. N.: Hey guys! So, this story was actually requested by a person dear to my heart, who, fortunately for all you ErzaxLucy fans, has the ability to make me do basically whatever they want.

Damn my mushy heart.

Anyways, if you've read my other fic (which you should, it's pretty good), you know that I will tell you guys what songs are meant to go along with this particular chapter. Trust me guys. I like good music.

Anyways, just FYI, this story may contain lemons later on, as well as some nightmares that our favorite fem-tank has.

With no further ado, ENJOY! -M. M.

Today was a horrible day.

Erza Scarlet was walking towards the guild, yet again mulling over a troubling dream she had just before waking that morning. Erza was so inwardly focused that she didn't even register the blonde girl walking beside her until she almost walked in front of a galloping carriage while trying to cross the street.

"ERZA!" Lucy screamed as she yanked Erza back by her hand, stumbling back onto the sidewalk, causing Erza to take a knee in order to keep from falling onto Lucy. As Erza shook her head, her ears still ringing from Lucy's shriek, she registered the soft skin against her calloused palm, the slender fingers gripping her own hand.

I've always admired a strong grip in a partner, she mused to herself. No Erza! You mustn't think that way! Erza blushed furiously as Lucy released her hand, leaning over with her hands on her knees.

"Are you okay Erza?" Well I WOULD be okay, if you hadn't done that. Erza was barely able to contain her nosebleed as she looked up at Lucy, trying desperately to keep her twitching hands to herself as Lucy's customary low-cut shirt looked as if it was about to loose its valuable cargo.

Maintaining self control Erza replied, "Yes, I'm quite alright. Thank you very much Lucy. I may have been gravely injured had you not intervened. You have my thanks." Erza was proud that neither her body or voice trembled as she stood, quickly requipping a sword to her hip so that one of her hands would have something to occupy it. C'mon Erza, think of something so that she won't think you're ungrateful.

Erza smiled as an idea came to her. "Lucy, would you like to walk to the guild hall with me and get some cake? My treat."

Oh god, what if she says no?

Wait, why do I care so much if she says no?

Before Erza's internal battle could continue, Lucy's face had gone from a look of concern to amusement. "Well, I had been walking with you already, but yes. I would love to get some cake with you!" Lucy smiled her signature smile, causing Erza's heart to stutter slightly in her chest.

Erza grasped Lucy's warm hand in her own, trying not to notice how soft and warm it was within her own as she began walking toward the guild, towing Lucy behind her.

I always have wondered how it feels to have soft, gentle hands like hers. So soft and strong, not unlike their owner, with her soft golden hair and her large brown eyes, drawing you in like pools of dark chocolate.

Suddenly a stray thought passed through Erza's mind.

I would give up cake for the rest of my life if I could wake up swimming in that chocolate every morning.

Wait- WHAT?!