Cana sat at the bar smiling widely with Mira by her side. She snickered as she watched Lucy draped over the pink haired slayer as he carry her to the door. They watched Natsu stumble out of the guild hall door clearly and utterly intoxicated.
"Tonight was a good night" Cana, still with her grin, looked over to Mira who had an oh so innocent look about her face.
"They looked so happy together!" Mira's voice rang as she pictured all sorts of possible situations that Lucy and Natsu might get themselves into.
"Maybe the time is right for them..." Cana said soberly looking into the window at the full moon.
Outside Natsu and Lucy were now walking side by side swaying and laughing together. They were fond of each other and best friends.
Then again Lucy does secretly adore Natsu and loves everything about him. Even obnoxious things that he does, that seem to bother her even a little bit, she can tolerate. His simple but strong nature and feel for doing what's right makes him so attractive to her. It was a pure love even though she was unsure herself how exactly she felt. She had never experienced love before but her feelings were growing stronger as she spent more time together with him.
Natsu on the other hand favors Lucy's company more than others and feels very close to his best friend. He still hangs out with Happy the most but there was an unspoken attraction to Lucy that he has never understood.
It's not something he had ever felt towards anyone else and there was no way to describe it. Nothing to compare it to. He did know that there was such a thing as "love" but he wasn't sure he had ever felt it before.
Oblivious to his own feelings that might exist he quietly goes on with his friendship. He would rather not dwell on these feelings. After all he and Lucy have a special friendship that no one else can understand.
This is however the first time they had been drinking together. When Lucy becomes intoxicated she ceases to think. Because of this her feelings begin to show through even to Natsu who is absolutely clueless. Natsu while drunk wants to have lots of fun. He becomes super playful and slightly more touchy than normal.
This is a dangerous combination of two inebriated young hearts who innocently wish to spend time together...
"Hey Natsu you hungry?" Lucy spoke slowly but sweetly in Natsu's direction.
He grinned and span around to face her, "Yeah I am so famished you got any ideas?".
Her face turned more pink as she stared shyly into his eyes. "All the places are closed but I know I have food at my house! I can make you something...If you want" She felt so vulnerable as if she would shatter if Natsu gave the wrong answer.
Natsu's expression was so excited, "That sounds awesome! Let's go!".
Lucy smiled softly as he grabbed her hand. It felt almost like a dream. Waves of happiness washed over her body and she felt truly blessed to have Natsu around. She wanted to cry out in joy when he said yes to her proposal.
Natsu looked back and saw a wonderful expression on Lucy's face. Warmth hit the pit of his stomach. He felt almost like he was on a high that he never wanted to come down from. There was no thinking for either of them tonight. Just fun, enjoyment, and impulsive behavior.
They ran to Lucy's apartment nearly falling over each other on the way there. Lucy almost falling into the river outside her charming abode. Natsu held her firm and helped her up the stairs. She let him in and he walked over to the bed first and plopped down face first.
"Ah Luce, your bed is so comfy." His spoke, his face still pink from drinking so much at the guild.
Lucy laughed and he joined in, "Natsu don't fall asleep now. I'm gonna go make us some food 'kay?"
She smiled and happily walked off to the kitchen.
Natsu looked around and finally got up. He felt uncomfortable with the quietness of the room. He missed his blonde companion and wanted more company from her. He sat down at the table in the middle of the room. His patience was thin and the alcohol was not helping.
"Lucy! I'm bored!" Natsu whined as he sat still at the table.
"Coming." Lucy slurred slightly trying to speak as she normally would.
She walked out with two plates. It was just a simple meal since she couldn't make much in her state. Left over grilled fish and freshly made rice courtesy of Lucy. Natsu's plate had extra rice Lucy wanting to show her affections.
Natsu ate everything so fast but became thirsty and looked to Lucy to alleviate his sudden dilemma. Lucy was also parched and pulled some juice out of the fridge. She poured them each a glass.
When Lucy turned to leave the table shook slightly knocking juice everywhere. It was on her clothes and in her hair. Natsu was soaked in juice and it was going through his clothes.
Lucy teared up; she had messed up her opportunity to impress Natsu with her hosting skills.
"Don't worry Natsu I will help you I will clean you up I'm so sorry. Please don't be mad at me." Lucy was tearing grabbing a napkin off the table.
Lucy knelt down and pat Natsu's clothes. He felt sticky and cold. He absolutely hated this feeling. His body began to scream for a shower.
"Lucy I think I wanna shower. That sounds a lot better than this. I feel a little gross" Natsu said as he looked to the bathroom and stood up.
"So..I didn't do a good job..." Lucy became visibly upset and began to cry into the juice soaked napkin.
This didn't sit well with Natsu he wanted to have fun. His playful side suddenly had what he thought was a super fun idea.
"Why don't you come and join me Lucy. Were both gross now; we can scrub each others backs!" His smile was so inviting and innocent.
Lucy nodded and smiled the tears subsiding. Neither one of them even thought about the implications of bathing together. In such close proximity.