The team had been traveling for three days when Lucy sat beside him one night when the others were sleeping, and it was his turn for watch. He watched every movement she made as she looked at the sky and smiled before her brown eyes turned to him. "Thank you, Natsu." She said making him look confused. "For getting all of this approved and together, just to wander around hoping to find Aquarius."

He grinned. "Of course, Lucy." He watched as she looked back at the sky before looking at the bag she carried with her. "What's wrong?" He asked.

"I have something that I think you should have." She said softly as she grabbed the bag. "I shoved it in the bag before you and Happy showed up." She pulled an object from her bag. "This is what Gray and I used to try to help you when you fought Zeref. I was able to rewrite it so that when he died, you didn't."

"The book…" He said looking at it.

She held it out. "You should hold onto it. It's not really connected to you like it was but it's still your life, all your memories and who you are."

He looked at it a minute before he shook his head and pushed it back to her. "You keep it."

"Natsu-."

He smirked at her. "You saved me, Lucy. When you risked yourself to write in this and save me… I couldn't ask for anyone better to protect me." She looked at him shocked. "I want you to keep it."

"Natsu, are you sure? I mean it might not be connected the way it was but it could still hurt you." She said worried.

Natsu just gave her another smirk. "I'm sure my life is safe with you." Lucy smiled as she held it to her chest.

"I'll take real good care of it. I promise." She said as he looked at her and tilted his head. "What?"

"I just…" He shrugged. "I know you'll keep good care of it, I was just wondering if you would trust me with something." She looked confused. "Maybe… your heart?" She gasped, she didn't expect him to be talking like this but she felt herself melt as he watched her reaction. She stared at him before she gave a slight nod.

"As long as you promise to take care of it." She said making him grin and nod.

"The best care." He agreed. "So you'll let me have it?"

Lucy smiled and heaved a soft sigh. "You've always had it, Natsu." He looked at her and smiled. "For a very long time now, you've carried my heart with you." The two sat looking at each other with small smiles on their faces. "Natsu, I…"

"I love you, Lucy." He said quickly, watching as she jumped and locked her eyes with his as a tint crossed her face. "I meant it when I said we'll be together forever."

Lucy slowly smiled and nodded. "I love you too, Natsu. Forever." Natsu leaned forward gently pressing his lips to hers in a soft unsure kiss. They looked at each other as they parted, both smiling before Lucy pulled his scarf making them kiss again. This time with more love and passion.