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Waking Up

On one peaceful morning, Lucy woke up yawning without opening her eyes. She felt oddly well rested, yet she didn't want to get up. So, she snuggled up to her pillow, reveling in the relaxing warmth and marveling at how soft something so hard could feel.

Lucy's eyes flew open.

'Hard?' she thought with apprehensive wonder.

She saw a tanned, muscular chest in front of her and her eyes followed it upwards to see the face of her pink-haired partner of their guild, though she wished they were a different type of partner as well.

Lucy almost sighed in relief that it wasn't some stranger before she realized how intimately close they were. Her cheeks became pinker than Natsu's hair and she quickly tried to move herself away. However, she found that she couldn't. Natsu had his strong arms wrapped around her tightly, her arms included. She tried to wiggle free but didn't get anywhere. She sighed as she finally gave up, suddenly feeling tired again and feeling his warm body calling to her. She closed her eyes and rested her head on his chest.

'Oh well, if you can't beat 'em, join 'em.'

She heard him take a deep breathe and felt it roll off her neck, making her shiver.

"So beautiful."

For the second time that morning, Lucy's eyes snapped open as she realized he was awake. She was looking at his chest though, so he didn't notice. He took a long breath, taking in the scent of her hair. He sighed.

"If only you knew how much I love you."

Lucy's jaw dropped before being brought up into a face-splitting smile.

"Natsu," she said softly as she looked up to face him, and she felt his body jolt in surprise. She blushed, but still smiled as he gaped at her, "I can't hug you if you don't let my arms free."

Natsu spluttered unintelligibly before looking away and loosening his hold. Lucy pulled her arms from their prison and reached up towards Natsu. She wrapped them around his neck, bringing him closer, and she was amazed by how right it felt. She kissed him slowly and gently, startling him from his embarrassment. She was beaming warmly when she broke the kiss.

"If only you knew how much I love you."

He smiled that smile that never failed to make her heart skip a beat.

"Well, I know now."

Lucy rolled her eyes teasingly.

"Yeah. Way to go genius."

He growled and kissed her roughly, causing her to giggle. He forced his way into her mouth, making her moan from the intensity. It was only when pulled away that she realized she was about to faint from lack of air. Natsu stared at her for a moment, and she blushed in embarrassed nervousness. Was she a bad kisser? That had honestly been her first. Suddenly, he grinned again and she tensed.

"You know, the way you look now—with messy bed-head and bruised lips from kissing—makes you look way hotter than any kinky outfit could."

The open praise made Lucy grin and fidget under his gaze.

"Of course it doesn't hurt that you're only in your underwear."

Lucy's grin vanished and she looked down to find that she was indeed only wearing the black with pink-lace bra and panties that she had just bought. She instantly blushed deep scarlet and opened her mouth to scream in indignation; however, Natsu effectively silenced her by initiating another intense make-out session. Lucy groaned in aggravation into the kiss.

'Why did I fall in love with a guy who embarrasses me so?'

Even if the rating of fluffiness is through the roof, I had this idea, so let me know what you think!