In honor of summer I have a summer fic for Fairy Tail. An AU with sun, beaches, parties, games and our favorite couples. This is be primarily a NaLu fic but there will be some Gajeel/Levy, Erza/Jellal, Gray/Juvia and who's know who what else might pop in.

"Man, I thought that test was never going to end." Natsu said stretching his hands behind his head. Gray huffed at him.
"You were asleep almost the entire time,"
"Yeah, cause it was so boring,"
"I don't want to see the grades you're going to get."
"Look who's talking mister D+."
"Shut it Natsu." Gray gripped Natsu's scarf.
"Make me stripper."
"Boys stop it." Erza said with a sigh. Both of them instantly jumped away from each other. Lucy couldn't help but laugh. It was a wonder how Erza could make the two boys listen without a second's hesitation.

"Hey, let's look on the bright side. That was our last exam and summer vacation starts tomorrow." Lucy said cheerfully. Her three friends smiled together.
"I can't wait to hit the beach." Gray said pumping a fist in the air. The four of them along with a bunch of their friends from all over had pitched in to rent a huge beach house for the summer. The place was called the Fairy Tail beach villa. They were planning to head there tomorrow. Natsu, Gray and Erza had been there every summer for the past four years. This was Lucy's second summer.
"This is going to be a great summer. I can't wait to see everyone." Erza said. "Gray when are you picking us up tomorrow."
"If we leave around seven we should beat the traffic and be there before lunch. The less time we are actually in the car the better for Natsu." Gray said.
"Are you sure we can't walk there?" Natsu asked.
"No way, unless you want to reach there next week. It's like a four hour drive to Magnolia beach." Lucy said. "I'm sure you'll be fine once you take a motion sickness tablet."
"Luce, you know those things don't work for me. I'm not sure if I should go."
"You can't bail just because of the drive."
"Why not? I'll be happy if he isn't there." Gray said. Erza elbowed him. "What?"
"Natsu…" Before Lucy could finish her sentence someone draped an hand over her should.

"Hey babe." A voice said in her ear. She turned and found a tall, muscular, red-headed boy standing next to her.
"Hey Sage." She said simply. Sage, if you are wondering, is the captain of the basketball team, on the wrestling team and also Lucy's ex-boyfriend. He handed her a white rose.
"Sage…"
"Don't say anything, it's just gift, from one friend to another."
"Thank you."
"So this is your last chance to accept my offer."
"I already told you, I'm staying with my friends at Fairy Tail."
"Yeah, in some dingy, beat up old house. I'm inviting you stay at my family's beach house, you could call it a beach mansion even. It's about a ten minute walk from the shack where you're staying. If you want to see your friends they're not that far way."
"Sorry Sage. Maybe another time." She said. He pulled her away from the others.
"Look how many times do I have to say I'm sorry."
"You don't have to apologize any more. I've forgiven you."
"Then why won't you go out with me."
"Because I just don't want to get back in a relationship right now."
"Please, just think about it. For me." He said taking her hand in his.
"Sage…"
"Please."
"Alright, I'll think about it okay."

He grinned and kissed her on the cheek. "Hey Sage we have to go." A boy holding a basketball yelled from the end of the hall.
"Alright I'm coming Mitch." Sage yelled back. "I'll see you later babe. When you get settled in your house you should come check out my folk's place."
"Yeah, I'll do that." She said waving to him as he walked off.

"You know I still can't believe you turned him down. I know you broke up and everything but his parents are loaded, and we've seen their beach house, it's freaking huge." Gray said.
"Nah, a bunch of his rich friends are staying with him. I would feel out of place."
"Said by someone who who's going to inherit a gold mine worth of cash." Erza said.
"You guys know I'm not like that. I mean Sage and I wouldn't have even dated in the first place if our fathers won't such good business partners."
"Still it seems like you're missing out."
"I'd rather be with you guys." Lucy said. "Now I've got to head home. I still have packing to do. I'll see you guys later." She waved goodbye and started on her walk home. As she turned up her drive way a young woman came running down to meet her.

"Good Afternoon Princess." She said with a bow. "Allow me to take your bag."
"Its fine Virgo, I can manage. And you don't have to bow to me. It's not like I'm actually royal or anything." Lucy said waving her hand.
"Is there anything I can do for you?"
"Nah, I have some bags to pack for tomorrow."
"I should pack them for you."
"I'll much rather do it myself."
"Please allow me…"
"On second thought Virgo, there is something you can do for me. We'll need some snacks for tomorrow's trip. Can you make some stuff?"
"Of course, what would you like?"
"Make some strawberry cake, Erza will love that."
"Right away Princess."

She sighed as she closed the door to her room. She loved Virgo, but there were times when the maid could get really weird. She sighed again as she looked at her room. She had started packing earlier but it hadn't gone too well. Most of her clothes were out on her bed, while the two bags on the floor were completely empty expect for a couple books. She just couldn't decide what she wanted to bring with her. She was going to need to help. She took out her cell phone and pressed the second sped dial. After three rings a girl answered.

"Hello,"
"Hey Levy, it me."
"Lucy, hey. I can't wait to see you tomorrow. Gajeel and I are so excited to see everyone. Well, at least I think Gajeel is. You know how he is."
"Yeah, I can't wait to see you either. Only I have a bit of a problem…"
"You haven't finished packing yet."
"Am I that predictable?"
"Yeah…you kinda are. Alright let's start with swimwear…"

With Levy's help she managed to pick out clothes and actually put them in her suit case. It was good a thing Levy knew Lucy's closet all most as well as she did. Lecy flopped down on her bed when they were finally done.
"Man, this time tomorrow I'll have sand between my toes." She said.
"Yeah, I can already taste the s'mores." Levy said. "I'm so excited to see everyone again." Lucy was about the respond when she heard the call waiting. She glanced at the screen.
"Hey, Levy can I call you back. Sage is on the other line."
"Why is Sage calling you?"
"I'll call you back." Lucy said quickly changing the line. "Yes Sage, what do you want?"
"Just calling to see if you changed your mind."
"No I'm still staying with my friends."
"I was actually talking about the other thing. You can't deny we have feeling for each other."

She sighed. "Sage, can we please not talk about this over the phone."
"One date, that's all I'm asking. Just one, and if it works then great. If it doesn't then I'll stop bugging you about it."
"Really?"
"Yeah,"
"Alright Sage, one date."
"Great, I'll pick you up in an hour."
"Wait what?"
"No time like the present right?"
"Yeah but…"
"Oh is an hour not long enough for you? Fine take an hour and a half. See you later." He hung up. She stared at the phone in disbelief for a few seconds then jumped out of her sink when it rang. It was Levy calling back.

"Why is Sage calling you?"
"Cause he wants to get back together."
"You said no right."
"Well…"
"You didn't." Levy voice was filled with shock.
"I didn't give a solid yes…"
"Lucy!"
"Lev, you aren't here to see how he is,"
"Do I have to remind you what he did?"
"No,"
"They why is god's name are you even considering getting back with him!"
"Levy, he apologized a hundred times and He does seem genuinely sorry. He said it wasn't his fault…"
"He kissed another girl! How is that not his fault!?"
"He said she kissed him."
"Yeah, cause that's how those things work." Levy sounded really pissed.
"Look I said I would go one date with the guy. He's coming to pick me up just now."
"Lucy…"
"And he promised if it didn't work out he would drop it and we'll remain friends."
"I still question the logic of being friends with him at all. Answer me one thing…do you still have feelings for him?"
"I…I don't know."
Levy sighed, "I just don't want you to get hurt again."
"I know you're just looking out for me, but I really think he changed."
"For your sake I hope your right." Levy said goodbye and hung up. Lucy was deciding on whether or not to call Sage back or just go on the date with him tonight. She figured she didn't really have anything to lose so she got dressed.

When Sage pulled up in his convertible Lucy was dressed in a black skirt that flared out at the end, with a pink and white top. Around her neck was her favorite necklace with a key pendant. She had her hair up in her signature side pony. Sage smiled at he got of the car.
"Man, you look hot." He said kissing her on the cheek.
"Thanks," She blushed slightly. "You look pretty nice yourself." He was wearing plain blue jeans with black shirt, with a silver barware like design on the right side. He had his collar turned up slightly.

He held open the door for her. "New car?" She said as he jumped into the driver's seat.
"Yeah, the 2014 Bentley Continental GT Speed. It isn't even on the market officially, but dad pulled some strings."
"Wow,"
"I know. It took like a whole week of begging before he caved and got it for me." He said starting the engine. "I'll buckle up if I were you. She has a bit of kick." He accelerated out of the diver way turning sharply on the road.
"So, where are we going?"
"Café à l'ouest des riche."
"I haven't been there in a while."
"Still has the best food in the city."
"I guess, but Natsu and gang found this little diner downtown. It has the best burgers. Don't even get me started on their waffles. We go there at least once a week."
"Wow, a diner…not really my kind of scene." He noticed the look Lucy was giving him. "But, babe if you like it then I guess I could try it."

"So, what's new with you?" Lucy asked.
"Same ole, I guess."
"Hey I heard Mitch got a new girl. Jessica, I think."
"Yeah, Jessica Blake. Her family owns a large portion of an oil rig or something." He quickly changed the subject to school. Lucy found it strange but didn't think much about it. Despite everything she actually managed to enjoy herself a little bit. The dinner was good and Sage was pleasant company. He was his funny charming self. He kept flashing her that blinding smile of his that made most girls go weak in the knees. It used to do the same to her. Yet something felt off but she couldn't place it.

Sage was telling her about the weekend his family had spent in Caribbean when her phone's message alert went off suddenly. She glanced down and a smile appeared on her face. It was from Natsu.

Hey Lu, I need ur advice. Which swimming trunks should I take?
The black 1 with the flames or the blue 1 with flames.

Lucy grinned a bit wider and texted back quickly.

Y don't u take both? Y might need more than 1.

After a few moments he replied.

Good point. U'r so smart Lucy.

"What was that about?" Sage asked.
"Oh, it's just Natsu."
"What'd he want?"
"Nothing really. He just asked me about something." She said placing her phone back in her bag.
"Whatever, so where was I, oh right jet skis…"

All in all the night was really nice. Lucy had to admit she had a good time. Maybe Sage had changed.
"So had a good time?" Sage asked when he was walking her to the door.
"I did."
"Great." He leaned in and kissed her suddenly. She jumped back. "What's wrong?"
"Sage, I'm still not sure if I want to get back together.
"But you said you had a good time."
"I did, but let's just see where this goes okay."
"How can we see where it goes if we don't do anything?"
"I'll call tomorrow. We'll make plans to met up at Magnolia."
"Sure." He kissed her on the cheek. She went inside and closed the door. She leaned against the wall for a moment. She wasn't sure what to make of the night. It had got well, and she and Sage had got along well enough. But she felt like something was off. Her phone interrupted her thoughts. It was Natsu texting again. He was asking about something else. She pressed her first speed dial and he picked up on the first ring.
"Alright Natsu, what do you need?" She said before he had even said hello. She ended up talking for the next two hours helping Natsu figure out what he should and should not bring.
"Natsu I really don't think you should pack that."
"But Lucy I might need it."
"Natsu they'll have a waffle iron at the house." She said laughing.
"But what if they don't."
"Then you'll have to eat pancakes then." She was still laughing. After a while she noticed Natsu wasn't saying anything.
"Natsu? You there?"
"Yeah, I was listening to you laugh." He said. She felt herself blush.
"You can be really weird sometimes. Tell me now what other kitchen items you packed."

It was well after midnight when they had him all packed. Lucy let out a yawn.
"I'm sorry I kept you up." Natsu said.
"It's okay. I don't mind. I like talking to you." She said closing her eyes for a moment.
"Hey Luce, look at the moon." He said softly. If she didn't know better she would have sworn he was right next to her. She opened her eyes and turned to her window. The moon was a bright crescent in the sky.
"Looks like he's smiling." She said.
"Yeah, it's almost as bright and beautiful as your smile."
"Natsu…" She found herself smiling at his words. If any other guy had said it she would have laughed at him for trying so hard at a complement. But she knew Natsu meant it. She yawned again.
"We really should get some sleep." She said.
"But I don't want to hang up yet."
"When do we ever hang up when talking at night?" She asked. It was true that they normally fell asleep talking. He chuckled.
"Good night Lucy." He said.
"Night Natsu, sweet dreams."

Okay, don't kill me for Sage. He does have a reason for being here. And I promise to make up for all the moments will him and Lucy, with a lot more Natsu and Lucy moments in the future chapters. From the next chapter I'll start making up for it.

Next time we hit the beach, head to a carnival and the story takes interesting turn.

Nardragon~ until the next page.