A/N I was hoping to get a couple of chapters done today but I started this one about twelve hours ago and found it really hard to motivate myself as I'm not feeling particularly confident about my writing so sorry for the delay. I think the next chapter will be set a few weeks into their relationship as the next chapters will feature all the milestones in their relationship, but we'll see. As always, enjoy

Levy had used the down time while she waited for her 'date' to get some reading done. It had taken her awhile to finally focus on the book but eventually she managed to push the thoughts about her plans with Natsu to the back of her mind. When she realised the time, she set her book down and began watching the doors of the guild hall, eagerly awaiting the arrival of the dragon slayer. She suddenly heard her name being called and began politely conversing with a Jet and Droy, who were arguing over who would get to spend time with Levy. This argument persisted for so long that Levy didn't even notice Natsu approaching her table with a picnic basket.

"Ready to go Levy?" He asked, startling the bluenette. When she realised it was Natsu, she nodded and got up from her table while Jet and Droy stood with their mouths wide open in a comical fashion.

"What's with the picnic basket?" She asked, motioning towards the basket Natsu was carrying.

"Well, I asked the girls for some advice, and they said I should take you for a picnic, so I asked Mira for some help" he said, nodding towards the White haired barmaid who gave them a small wave as they walked past her.

They had walked for around fifteen minutes before they arrived at a small clearing in the woods near Natsu's house, which he insisted was perfect spot for a picnic. The ground was flat and the sun trickled in through the gaps in between the branches of trees. There was a large oak tree where the pair decided to settle in order to be able to eat their picnic under the shade. Levy was in awe of the fact that the destructive force of nature known as Natsu would know of the existence of such a tranquil place. After a couple of hers of idle chit chat she decided to ask the question that was burning in her mind.

"Natsu..." She started. He hummed in acknowledgement and turned to face her. "Why did you ask me to hang out?". He took a moment to contemplate before answering.

"Well, we went on that mission and it kinda dawned on me that we've both been in the guild for years but never really done anything together" he said with a shrug of his shoulders.

"Oh, okay" she mumbled, and Natsu thought he could hear a hint of disappointment in her voice. They sat in silence for a few moments before Natsu turned back to her to speak.

"Why did you ask if this would be a date Levy?". Levy's eyes widened slightly as she wasn't sure how to answer this question without humiliating herself. She'd mentally prepared herself to confess to Natsu hundreds of times over, but that still didn't stop her heart beat quickening and her face heating up.

"I guess nows as good a time as any" she thought to herself. Pushing her inhibitions aside, she took a deep breath and confessed everything to the pink haired dragon slayer.

Natsu was shocked at her confession. Sitting in stunned silence while the bluenette watched him, trying to figure out his reaction, he couldn't figure out why after she told him she had feelings for him, he felt relieved? What should he say? Did he reciprocate those feelings? All questions swimming round his mind at this moment. As he was trapped in thought, Levy's face dropped as tears pricked the corners of her eyes.

"I should go" she said, dusting herself off and beginning to stand up.

"Levy, wait" she froze and turned back towards Natsu. "I was raised by a dragon, so I don't know much about the human side of love, but I do know I feel...different about you than I do about everyone else" he continued, giving her a warm smile as she felt a smile appear on her own face. "When you go on missions, I feel kind of, empty, but then when you get back everything's great again" he trailed off and turned to face the sunset. Levy came back and set next to him and rested her head and his shoulder, the huge smile still spread across her face. If you'd have told her that one day she'd by cuddled up to Natsu watching the sunset she probably would've asked if you needed to go to the guild infirmary to get yourself checked out, but now there was nowhere she'd rather be.

They walked at slower pace back to the guild with their fingers intertwined. They didn't talk and walked in comfortable silence as they enjoyed each other's company on the way to the guild hall. Natsu kicked open the doors with his signature grin on his face and everyone turned towards the source of the noise, and not for the first time that week, were left speechless by the pair. After a few moments of silence the guild began cheering and started their usual rowdy celebrations. Natsu rushed off to find Gray to brag about scoring another victory over the ice mage, while Levy joined the girls over by the bar. The girls all congratulated her and began questioning the blue haired mage, determined to find out how she had tamed the dragon. Levy just giggled at their questioning, as she wasn't entirely sure herself.