Close friends, both wanting more, both afraid to ruin what they have. (NaLu) Once you go beyond friendship you cannot go back. A "Fairy Tail" tale. I own none of the character or the world it's based in. The creative honor goes to Hiro Mashima. I might add an Original Character here and there, but the world isn't mine. I'm just making Mashima-Sama's characters dance to my tune :) Takes place a few months after Manga Issue #340. I will be ignoring the current arc for my tale, so if something happens or changes with the characters, I won't be adapting my story to fit it. This is my first fan fiction. Rated M for adult themes and language. Please be gentle.

Chapter 1

Natsu's POV

Lately it feels like I can't stop thinking about sex. Everyone assumes I'm clueless in that regard. I understand it perfectly; I just hadn't had any real interest in doing it. The guys would discuss their conquests, and brag about their sexual exploits, but it never sounded… right(?) to me. The idea of having sex with random women they met at a bar or just for fun. It really wasn't appealing in the least. It just never seemed like that's the way it should be.

The one time I voiced that opinion, they laughed so hard, several of them actually fell on the floor, and I was labeled the 'innocent virgin prude'. And was condescendingly informed that once my cherry broke I'd understand it all better. With several offers to cover the cost of alleviating my current virgin status. I beat most of them into unconsciousness, for laughing at me and offering to buy me a prostitute.

Was I curious, absolutely. Did I like looking at a women's body? Oh God, Yes. But the actual act of having sex didn't really consume my thoughts. At least it hadn't. I had felt that training my body to become stronger, faster and overall better than anyone else's should be the number one priority. To find and conquer that next battle challenge. To make my father proud. Pushing myself to go beyond my limitations, especially since I still couldn't beat Laxus, Gildarts or Erza.

I used to think something was wrong with the guys; that their lack of self-control and self-discipline was the main issue as to why they only focused on sex as opposed to training. But for the past couple of months, this sexual desire has continued to grow in me. It feels like it's always on my mind, consuming my thoughts and haunting my dreams. I think listening in on their conversations has been a bad influence.

Especially at night. And one girl in particular consumes my thoughts. It makes me feel kind of dirty to think about my nakama like that. I try to push the thoughts away, but even when I manage to not think about her, I have dreams about her. And doing things with her. It's become so distracting. Like right now for example.

"Natsu? Are you okay?" A concerned Lucy leaned over to ask. A low cut, tight fitting black tank top gave me a very nice eyeful of her boobs. I immediately thought about how yummy they looked. And remembered the brief time I got to feel them. Even though the situation was intense (attacking dragons are about as intense as you can get) I can still remember how they had felt. So big and soft. God, how I want to feel them again. What kind of face would she make if I licked them? I groaned as I put my head down, and smacked it on the table. Bad Natsu. She'd kick me, in the head, across the room if I did that.

"Natsu!? Has anyone seen Wendy, I think Natsu is sick!" Lucy called out in the guild hall.

"Shhh." I replied waving my arm at her, "I'm fine, I just… haven't been sleeping well, that's all." I replied with my head buried in my arm so I wouldn't give into the temptation to stare … or lick. It wasn't a complete lie. I just wasn't going to explain why I haven't been sleeping well.

"Oh, I'm sorry Natsu." She said so kindly. She rubs my head gently and pats my back in comfort. And tells me she'd get me some breakfast.

I love her saying my name and rubbing my head. And patting my back, and when she touches my shoulder or when I put my arm around her. "Sigh", When did I start to crave her touch so much?

I turn my head and watch her as she walked away to get me food. More correctly, I watched her ass as she walked away. She really does have a nice ass. Perfectly shaped beneath her skin tight miniskirt. Red today. My favorite color. I wonder what color her underwear is. I followed her ass down her legs and back up again. If she didn't want guys looking at it she'd wear longer, looser clothes right? My dick started to harden, and my face started to go red, so I turned away again, berating myself and calling myself a stupid, nasty pervert. The only good thing about all this is I've been increasing my workouts to compensate all my built up frustrations. Maybe I should go jog 5 miles...

"Yo, Natsu! Why are you sleeping on the table?" Gray said as he took the seat next to me.

"Hey Gray." I mumble. Keeping my head buried. Last thing I needed was for the Ice-tard to see my red face.

"What, no morning insult today? What are you sick?"

"Only of you." Go away, go away, go away, go away I mentally chanted.

Gray smirked at that. Then something caught his eye and he turned away from me. He widened his eyes in delight and said "Hey Lucy, you look beautiful this morning. Is that for me darling?" He mischievously asked her with a wiggle of his eye brows, as she brought me MY breakfast.

Giggling. Why the fuck was she giggling? "Sorry Gray, this is Natsu's, but I'll get you some as well if you'd like. What would you like?" She said with a bright smile. Why was she smiling so big for the ice prick? Grumble, grumble.

"Anything from your hands would be…heavenly and I would enjoy it immensely." He responded flirtatiously.

"Riiight, keep your clothes on. Breakfast isn't that exciting." Lucy dripped with sarcasm, as she walked back to Mira.

A darkness enveloped my insides at Gray. Stupid stripping, ice bastard, pervert. He was flirting with my Lucy! I mean My Partner! I look at him and catch him staring at Lucy's ass. "What are you looking at Gray?" I asked menacingly.

"Something only a real man would understand." He responds back with challenge in his eyes.

"You wanna piece of me you ice pervert!?" Standing up prepared for battle.

"Anytime you flaming idiot!"

A fight is the best thing to take my mind off of my troubles. It's better than jogging 5 miles.

Authors Notes: Well, that's my first chapter. I've got several more written, but don't want to waste your time or mine if everyone hates what I've posted so far. I understand it's another NaLu Story (since there's already over 3 thousand other ones) But I truly enjoy this pairing the most. I've read A LOT of the NaLu stories on this site so that I wouldn't duplicate or mimic anyone else's story. So far, I feel I will have a fairly unique tale to bring to the table. Besides the over used NaLu aspect. I'm not sure if I'll incorporate mating/markings at all. I do feel he would have one wife for life though.

How was the length of this chapter. I've read some that were so short, but others that were super long, so I'm trying to find a balance between the 2. This will be a multi-chapter, assuming some people actually like it it. I do have the next 4 chapters ready to go, so if you want to read them, please rate, review and follow. Constructive criticism is always welcomed. Bashing isn't. If you don't like please explain why you don't like it. Just saying "It Sucks" will just be ignored.