Chapter 18

Lucy Heartfilia's POV:

I pulled back, palms sweaty and heart ramming in my chest. I didn't dare look at him. My cheeks were flushed and I felt embarrassed.

"Lucy..." He murmured but I refused to even glimpse at him. I was waiting for the rejection when I felt his fingers pull my chin, forcing me to finally look into his murky eyes.

"Natsu," I blushed again and suddenly his face was coming closer again. I knew he'd kiss me and I closed my eyes, finding myself actually anticipating it.

"Lucy! Na-AHH!" I heard a shriek come from the door. I turned, pushing Natsu off of the bed and making him unsuccessfully somersault and fall to the ground headfirst.

"Ow.." He muttered from down there. I smiled nervously at the red head in the doorway, her cheeks bright red with her brown eyes wide.

"You-Natsu-were-" She stood there for a moment before closing her eyes and taking a deep breath. She simply closed the door and I could hear her retreating footsteps.

When I was sure she was gone I turned to Natsu and glared. "You idiot!" I hissed, blushing. I threw a pillow at him and he caught it, laughing.

"Did you see her face? Bahaha!" He continued to enjoy embarrassed Erza while I was worrying. Would she punish us? What if she secretly liked Natsu? Was I gonna die before I turned twenty?

"I don't think she'll kill you Luce." I heard Natsu say, his eyebrows high. Oh crap did I say that outloud?

"Yes, yes you did." He responded once more, cracking a grin. I facepalmed myself, I said that out loud too, seems like Natsu's rubbing off on me.

"Hey!" Natsu said defensively.

"Did I say that outloud?" I asked in confusion.

"No but I can see it in your eyes!" He pouted cutely and I smiled softly. I stood up only to topple over, a gasp of pain escaping my mouth.

I fell on something hard and felt it groan under me, my elbow tingling.

"Ow.." Natsu groaned and hugged his stomach. I pulled myself off of him and smiled sheepishly, realizing I had just elbowed him in the stomach painfully.

"Sorry," I apologized and he picked his head up again, a sudden look in his eyes.

"It's okay. Uhm, you...you can't walk for a few days." He said uncomfortably. I rose my eyebrow, wondering why he seemed to squeamish.

"They were debating cutting your leg off, but luckily we got you in on time." He explained and his eyes darkened. I blanched, sweating slightly. I took his hand in mine, giving it a reassuring stroke.

"You're my nakama and you almost died." He said sadly. I took his face in my hands and made him look me in the eye, smiling softly.

"But I didn't. Thank you." I said quietly and hugged him tightly, tugging my legs after me. Natsu pulled me into his arms and I heard the door creak, making me stiffen.

"Hiiiii! Erza was right!" I heard the unmistakable squeal of Mirajane Strauss, making me groan. I heard Natsu chuckle and I pulled back, scowling playfully at him.

"Are they making out?" I heard another person whisper, male this time. I felt my face turn red and recoiled away from Natsu, trying to regain my dignity.

"Gray-sama!" I heard undoubtedly Juvia, probably swooning over him.

Finally having enough, I yelled out "we know you're there!" and suddenly their failure of whispering stopped suddenly, before growing haisty.

"They can hear us!"

"Shut up then!"

"Mira!" I yelled and then heard shuffling before Mira popped in, smiling innocently at me. She looked between us before giggling and turning around, exiting into the hallway.

"Bad news." She said to them. I exchanged an awkward glance with Natsu,staring back at the door.

"What?!" They whisper-demanded.

"They're not making out." I could hear the pout in Mirajane's voice, and everyone else's groan of annoyance.

"We don't care about that Mira!" I heard Juvia hiss, and my face was completely red. I tried hard not to look at Natsu, but soon my eyes trailed over to him. He was surprisingly closer than before.

He smiled mischievously at me, and I stared in almost disbelief as he wound an arm around my shoulder.

"We're in public!" I whispered, trying to keep away.I didn't want the audience to start spreading stuff.

"I don't care," He replied with a grin, scooting closer once more. My heart picked up pace and a blush spread across my cheeks, a wobbly smile turning my lips.

"Well if they weren't making out, they are now." I heard Gray say flatly.

"Oh come on!" I yelled, sick and tired of the failed attempt of whispering. I stood up and stomped over to the door, flinging it open. I was met with the faces of Mira, Juvia, Max, and Gray had fallen over when I opened the door, sprawling in front of me.

"We weren't making out, period!" I huffed, clenching my hands. Gray picked himself up and acted coolly, putting his hands in his pockets and smirking.

"Looks like the idiot finally confessed." Gray said extra loud just so Natsu would hear. I felt a tic form above my eye when Natsu pushed past, head butting Gray.

"What's you say about me, ice pick?" Natsu growled.

"I said you were an idiot." Gray deadpanned, not fazed by Natsu one bit.

"Take that back, ice brain!"

"No flame face!"

"How exactly am I an idiot then?"

"You took forever to tell her." Gray replied breezily, a low smirk riding his lips. I could tell Natsu was about to punch and took the opportunity to slip out of the room, careful not to draw anyone's attention. Mainly Mira's.

Right when I walked into the full out Guild, everyone turned to me. They all burst into loud cheers, holding up cups of beer.

"To Lucy and Natsu!" Cana hiccuped, chugging her beer. Some males called out wolf whistles, causing me to blush deeply. I detected a certain red head at the bar, trying to appear as small as possible as she nibbled on a cake. I narrowed my eyes at her back and marched forward, for once not intimidated by the knights armour she wore.

"Erza!" I hissed, anger laced in my voice. She smiled sheepishly at me, avoiding my glare.

"Hi Lucy..." She said quietly. I sighed, rubbing my temples.

"Shut up Ice face!"

"They just started dating? I thought they were already!"

"I've been waiting for this since forever."

"Lisanna!" I exclaimed at the last comment I heard, blushing deeply.

"What? It's true." Lisanna blinked innocently.

I slunk down in my seat, trying not to draw attention.

"Hurry up Lucy!"

"I'm coming, jeez!"

I turned towards the doors, noticing Fireball and Ashley run in quickly. I wondered what the rush was, but I suddenly noticed something important.

They were flickering.

My eyes widened in surprise.

"Fireball!" I called in worry. He looked up at me, his eyes brightening. He ran towards me, dragging Ashley by her hand.

"Lucy-san, look!" He stopped in front of me, panting slightly.

"I see-what's happening?" I asked in worry, examining Ashley.

"It's probably that stupid blue haired troll, fixing her mistake." Ashley grunted, crossing her arms. I realized she was talking about Edo Levy and wanted to argue that she wasn't a troll, but we didn't have time for that.

"Luce!" I turned to see Natsu running towards me with a grin, causing my cheeks to turn pink. I turned back to our counterparts, ducking my head.

"What's up and why are they...shimmering?" Natsu quirked an eyebrow at me. I knew we didn't have time to explain.

"They're going back." For some reason my voice caught, and I realized I didn't really want them to go. Even though Natsu might've been Fireball the whole time, it was still fun. I actually liked Ashley, she wasn't as mean as she seemed.

"What?" Natsu looked past me to Fireball instantly, eyes wide. I turned to see Fireball smile weakly at Natsu, shrugging his shoulders.

"We have to be getting home." Fireball reminded, though he looked slightly disappointed. Natsu walked towards Fireball and patted him on the back, grinning widely.

"It was fun." Natsu insisted, causing Fireball to grin. He had fangs, too.

"You get her?" Fireball asked Natsu specifically.

"Hell yeah." Natsu replied. Fireball's grin widened and he let out a laugh, causing me confusion.

"What about you?" Natsu questioned.

"Of course." Fireball replied breezily. I decided to talk to Ashley while I still had the time.

"Are you doing okay?" I asked her, wondering how she took it.

"I'm fine, we sorted it out." Ashley assured, and I noticed a light blush on her cheeks. I felt a Mira-smile break out on my face and I winked at her.

"Worked it out?" I giggled, causing her to blush further. She looked away, trying to seem indifferent.

"Yeah, got a problem with it?" She demanded haughtly.

"Not at all, I don't think you did either~" I hinted, and I noticed her eyes widen. She rolled her eyes at me.

"Whatever, I'll definitely not miss you." Ashley insisted, smiling lightly.

"I'll miss ya too!" I said helpfully, grinning at her. I blinked and they were suddenly gone, causing my stomach to drop.

"They're...gone." Mira pouted from behind me, looking truly saddened. I smiled softly at her, feeling the sadness also.

"They had their own Fairy Tail." Natsu reassured, wrapping an arm around me absent mindedly.

"What were you and Fireball talking about?" I asked as an afterthought. He smiled cheekily at me, shaking his head.

"Nothing, nothing at all."

The End

Bad ending, I don't feel too good, sorry.

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