Natsu hadn't known Lucy could sing until Mira forcibly placed the blonde mage on the stage, frozen in fear. She had never sang in front of anyone. Much less the guild.
Everyone, including Natsu, cheered her on, curious as to how good her singing really was. Sighing, she asked Levy to join her. Natsu did know that Levy could play the piano.
Mira, as always, liked putting pressure on everyone. She was also persistent. And scary. So of course, tiny Levy didn't dare disobey. Another person in the crowd was also wondering about her capability.
Gajeel leaned against a pillar, face expressionless, concealing the curiosity in his eyes. As soon as she began playing a soothing melody, his tough exterior melted away, as did his heart. That was when he officially knew the Solid Script mage had stolen his heart.
Levy was happy to accompany her friend, but also feeling sorry for Lucy. Lucy whispered to Levy, her blue haired friend nodding. Levy slowly began the intro. Lucy closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and scanned the crowd for her Dragon Slayer. Or course, his eyes were already trained on her.
Natsu was always watching her. He'd know if something was wrong with her. He could never forget the lonely look on her face when she stared at her parents grave. He wanted so bad to reach out to her, gather all her broken pieces, and just try to put her back together again. But he resisted. Because he knew Lucy wouldn't like it. She's always putting up a brave face, even when she just wanted to cry.
So lost in his thoughts, he almost didn't notice Lucy taking in a breath, eyes full of happiness and joy focused only on him. (Flashlight by Jessie J)
When tomorrow comes
I'll be on my own
Feeling frightened of
The things that I don't know
When tomorrow comes
Tomorrow comes
Tomorrow comes
Natsu's eyes widened. Her voice was so beautiful. No on dared make a sound.
And though the road is long
I look up to the sky
And in the dark I found, I stop and I won't fly
And I sing along, I sing along, then I sing along
Every member of Fairy Tail knew who this song was for. Well, of course not Natsu. (Because he's so freakin dense)
I got all I need when I got you and I
I look around me and see a sweet life
I'm stuck in the dark but you're my flashlight
You're gettin' me, gettin' me through the night
Can't stop my heart when you shinin' in my eyes
I can't lie, it's a sweet life
I'm stuck in the dark but you're my flashlight
You're gettin' me, gettin' me through the night
Cause you're my flashlight
You're my flashlight, you're my flashlight
I see the shadows long beneath the mountain top
I'm not afraid when the rain won't stop
Cause you light the way
You light the way, you light the way
I got all I need when I got you and I
I look around me and see a sweet life
I'm stuck in the dark but you're my flashlight
You're gettin' me, gettin' me through the night
Can't stop my heart when you shinin' in my eyes
Can't lie, it's a sweet life
I'm stuck in the dark but you're my flashlight
You're gettin' me, gettin' me through the night
By now, Lucy had tears streaming down her face, a smile still plastered on her face. Natsu felt the back of his eyes burning.
Cause you're my flashlight
You're my flashlight,
You're my flashlight,
You're my flashlight ohh
I got all I need when I got you and I
I look around me and see a sweet life
I'm stuck in the dark but you're my flashlight
You're gettin' me, gettin' me through the night
Can't stop my heart when you shinin' in my eyes
Can't lie, it's a sweet life
I'm stuck in the dark but you're my flashlight
You're gettin' me, gettin' me through the night
Cause you're my flashlight
You're my flashlight,
You're my flashlight,
You're my flashlight,
You're my flashlight
By then, every guild member was in tears. Even Gajeel, who's eyes were slightly glossed. Every person in the guildhall stood and cheered. The Celestial mage's cheeks were flushed with embarrassment.
Natsu wasn't even aware of his legs moving until he was at the first step to the stage. Lucy turned slightly to face him. Her rosy cheeks were still damp. The pink haired boy slowly walked to her, eyes still wide. Her smile faltered a bit. Did he not like it? All eyes were now on him, silence filling the room.
"Hey, Natsu. H-how was it?" she asked timidly. He was now in front of her. Natsu hands moved on their own accord. His hands were gently touching her cheeks.
"N-natsu?" Her eyes lifted to his. His next movements surprised both of them. Natsu's lips came into contact with hers. Lucy's eyes were saucers at first, but then closed them as she melted into the kiss.
Cheers could be heard around them. Mira in the corner was whispering 'nalu' then finally fainted.
"It was beautiful." he whispered as he pulled away, Lucy still in his arms.
Then, she gave him that smile.
That smile was the thing that always brightened his day.
That smile was the thing that moved him.
That smile was the thing that could lift is spirits, even on his worse days.
He then realized it. Lucy had it backwards.
She was his flashlight.