Do You Remember?
Hi there! This is the first fanfic I have posted X3. I have made other ones but I get too afraid to actually put them up so this is my brave step! I am making this story up so I would rather you not say it's copied since I do work hard on it. I hope you enjoy my little Fairy Tail~
I turn over in bed to see why I was on the edge and I got a face full of pink hair, smelling of someone I knew. I sighed but instead of yelling and kicking him and the blue cat laying on his tummy out of my bed like I usually do, I watch silently. I watch his face twitch into different expressions as he dreams and how his breathing would quicken suddenly. I glance at his hands which keep curling into fists as he shook his head slightly.
I look over at the the cat sleeping comfortably and dreaming, I assume, about fish. His tail twitches as well as his paws as if he were curled up munching happily on a fish.
I fully awaken and remember that they are both. IN. MY. BED. I stand up quickly and glare down angrily at them. 'Whyyyy do they always do this?!' I reach over and bop them on their heads. I got loud grumbles as I rudely wake them from their sleep.
"Lucyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy why did you do thaaaaaaaaat?" Natsu let out a long groan and flips over causing Happy to fall off him. Happy shook his head and flew upwards, rubbing his eyes sleepily. "Yeah Lucy... I was dreaming of fish..." I knew it!
"Well considering you are in MY bed in MY room. You should be grateful I didn't just toss you out the window." I sigh and roll my eyes smirking slightly as I hear Natsu groan again. He reaches down, searching for the covers. He finds them and pulls them up to his chin.
"Okay fine. You have until I'm showered and dressed to sleep." I heard a happy noise from them both and Happy floated back down stealing my spot. I turn my back and grabbed my towel and my clothes then duck into the bathroom. I switch on the shower and slowly get undressed while wondering why they came here so often anyway. 'It's not like they don't have their own place. I guess they just get lonely.' I shrug and slip into the shower letting the scalding water wash over me. I wash and dress quickly then poked my head out of the bathroom only to find the two of them still sleeping.
I scowled and walked over and went to bop them again but they just looked so peaceful. I felt my face soften into a smile and I sat on the edge of the bed. I shook Natsu's shoulders gently and whispered in his ear "Yo Natsu. We do have to get up." My blonde hair brushed his face making his nose twitch. He opened his eyes and the focused on me. He moved back a bit when he realized I was close and I sat up again.
"Finally you're up!" I cried exasperated. "You have to wake Happy then get ready to go to the guild so we can choose a miss-" I looked back at him and he had a goofy smile on his face. "What?" I asked mystified. He just looked away and muttered "Oh nothing~." The smile still present on his face. He shook Happy awake then nodded at me and slipped out the window. I watched him leaving thinking 'WHY DO YOU NOT USE A DAMN DOOR?!'
About 20 minutes later I was walking through the guild's doors. I almost walked right back out again, thinking 'I kinda want to live today' but my name was called and I turned only to flinch away from Erza's furious glare. "H-hey Erza!" I waved nervously hoping she believed my happy cat. I looked at her face. Nope. No such luck for me. She stomped over and stopped in front of me. I waited anxiously to figure out why she was so upset. I clasped my hands together behind my back and rocked slightly on my feet. "W-what's up Erza?" Suddenly her fierce expression melted and tears welled up in her eyes. "Erza!" I jumped forward and hugged the scarlet-haired mage. "What is it? What's the matter?!" I asked immediately alarmed. I stepped back so I could look at her full on. She sniffled and pulled herself together steeling herself for what she was about to tell me. "I-I need your help... Lucy... Something only us 'girls' can know about kay?" I nodded hoping that she wasn't pregnant or anything. "I...Iwantyoutohelpmelooksexyforadatetonight!" She said it all really fast in one breath. I looked at her dazed and sighed in relief. "Oh if that's it," I said and winked at her. "follow me my friend... We have some shopping to do~" I sang the last part in a happy voice and tugged her out of the guild all the while she was blushing a deep shade of red.
We were in a clothing shop and I had sent Erza in with heaps of clothes I wanted her to try on. She is so pretty, with her perfect figure and gorgeous red hair, that it won't be to hard for me to make her look really great for her date. I pulled my whip of it's hook and twirled the end of it around my fingers absentmindedly as I pondered about who asked Erza out. I mean, she is like my sister so I definitelywant to her all about it. I internally squealed like a little girl but all that showed on my face was a small smile that often appeared when I was thinking.
While I had been lost in thought, Erza had stepped out and cleared her throat. I glanced up and did a double take. Damn! "Erza that looks amazing on you!" She was wearing an innocent outfit. A pink, long-sleeved, v-neck that hugged her curves and complimented her hair with a white, slightly frilly, skirt that hung around her knees. She looked up shyly with a faint flush colouring her cheeks."Th-thanks..." she trailed off, looking down at her clothing again. "Now it's time... to accessorize!" I leaped up and grabbed her hands quickly paying for her clothes I pulled her down the street to a jewelry shop. "Here we are!" I walked over to a little counter where dainty earrings were sitting on the display. I reached over and grabbed Erza's hand and asked her which one she liked best. She pointed her finger out hesitantly to a pair of crystal earrings in the shape of fairy's. I laughed quietly at the choice and assured her that they will look great on her. I mean. Fairy queen picks fairy earrings. Who you have thought?
She tries them on, looking in the mirror to get them in the right place then she turns back to me with a happy grin on her face. "Thanks Lucy!" She hugged me and my faced turned blue "Can't... Breath..." I manage to strangle out an she releases me looking down shyly again. I loop my arm through her's, pay for the earrings, pick up a bag with her normal clothes in it, and skip all the way back to the guild. We stopped by my place to store the outfit because Erza was too embarrassed to keep them in case someone saw them.
When we got back to the guild for the second time that day I walked in and almost walked right back out. Before I cant though, someone calls my name an grabs my arm. I turn and look at the person who is tugging on me and see a pink haired person grinning at me. "What's up Natsu?" I pull my arm from his grasp and turn so I am fully facing him. He looks down since he is slightly taller than me and grabs my arm again and pulls me to the board. "We need to go on a job! You need to pay rent and I need food money!" He says in a happy tone. Erza and Gray both perk up at the sound of a job but then Erza remembers her date to night and looks down flushed.
Gray walks over and asks in a light tone "What job should we take?" Then is face twists into a mask of horror. "Shit! I forgot tonight I have something to do!" He looked apologetically at us and waltz away. "Ice prick" I heard Natsu mumble, then he spoke up, "Yeah well... Lucy and I can handle a mission on our own!" I roll my eyes and pull an easier looking job off the board. "Let's go on this one Natsu. Since it's just you, Happy, and I." He snatched the paper from my hand and looked it over. It was just a bodyguard job. We have to protect some noble's daughter from some stalkers for a few days. The price was 200 000 jewels so it paid a good price.
Natsu finished reading it over and dragged me over to Mirajane. "We're going on this one." He stated, shoving the paper at her. She nodded and smiled. Natsu started pulling me away again and I turned to wave bye to Mira who only winked at me.
'The hell? What was that for?' I brushed the thought off and pulled my arm away again. "Natsu you go to your place and pack while I go to mine. We can meet up at the train station in one hour okay?" I looked directly at him because he tends to space out... Which is exactly what he is doing! I smacked the back of his head. "OI NATSU! Wake up!" He shook his head and complained about how it hurt even though I didn't hit hard. I rolled my eyes and repeated my instructions. He nodded and took off.
I climbed up on the ridge near the water and walked balance beam style to my house. "Careful you don't fall off Lucy!" One of the guys on the boats yelled. I giggled lightly and waved at him. He smiled and waved back.
I walked into my apartment and pulled out my bag. I started packing what I would need for a 4-5 day trip. I packed my necessaries and some paper as well as a pencil. I then grabbed my keys and slipped the backpack straps over my shoulders and walked out the door. I turned and locked my apartment and glanced at the clock on the hallway wall. 'I have about 25 minutes until I have to be there so I'll go grab some lunch.'
I ran back to the guild and asked Mira for a quick sandwich. She nodded and smiled deviously at me. I shuddered and waited for my food. 'What could that girl be planning?' I shook my head and turned back to see Mira with my food. She set it down in front of me and then leaned on her elbows looking mischievously at me. I looked up from my food and asked her what had been running through my head moments before. "Mira, what are you planning?" I asked looking at her skeptically. Everyone I the town of Magnolia even beyond the guild knows Mira is the matchmaker from hell. I mean, it's not like she doesn't make good matches. It's just that... She tends to go pretty overboard.
She shrugged and smirked at me. I narrowed my eyes in suspicion but slowly began eating my food again. She started fussing with my hair and my outfit but at first I ignore it. Finally when I had had enough I looked up again "Mira! What are you doing?" She smiled her creepiest smile and stopped fussing.
I looked up at the clock and realized that I only had about 8 minutes to get to the train station. "Crap! I gotta go Mira Natsu is probably waiting for me." I slapped down some jewels and turned to wave bye only to see that her smile had grown wider. 'Hmm wonder why...'
I dashed down to the station to find Natsu standing there looking around like a lost puppy. I smiled and walked over to him calling "Natsu! Natsu over here!" I waved my arm around a little so he could see me. He turned on his heel and quickly closed the distance between us handed me a ticket and stood beside me. He looked over at me from the corner o his onyx eye. "Hey Lucy?" "Yeeees Natsu?" "Which train are we getting on again?" He asked sounding a little embarrassed that he had forgotten. I snickered and as our train pulled into the station I pointed. "That one." We started walking over to it and leaped on. We hurried to a compartment and stuffed our bags up top then we sat down on one of the sides.
"Hey Lucy?" "Mmm?" "I-Is it okay if when the train starts moving I put my head in your lap?" He asked. I looked up to see slight blush on his face. Thinking nothing of it I nodded happily and said "Yeah of course! So long as you don't throw up on me." I add jokingly and he laughed, the blush fading from his cheeks. Then I looked at him seriously. "Seriously though. Try not to throw up on me." He nodded and scratched that back of his neck sheepishly.
A few minutes later the train lurched forward and Natsu's face turned green. I pulled his head down on my lap and played with his soft pink hair while humming a lullaby just loud enough for him to hear it. After a little while I felt him relax against me and his breathing deepened. 'Ah he fell asleep. Good now he will make it through the train ride without being sick!' I was happy about that cause I don't like seeing Natsu sick. Except when he does something stupid. Then for me it's like his Karma.
In about 4 hours we reached our destination. The city of Era. The train stopped moving and I lightly shook Natsu awake. He groaned and wrapped his arms around my legs. "5 more minutes Igneel..." He complained sleepily. I tickled Natsu's side and he jerked awake. "Heeeeey Luuucyyyy that wasn't nice...~" He yawned and scratched his head. 'Jeez Natsu... what is it with you and sleeping... and food...' I pulled at is hand. "Common we're here." He stood up muttering something about needing food and grabbed his and my bag. I reached out to take mine from him but he just ignored me and brushed past. I puffed my cheeks out annoyed and stomped out after him.
"Natsuuuuuu! Gimme my bag back!" I caught up with him an he shook his head. I looked at him pouting and he grinned back again. 'Why is he grinning?' He held out my bag, but as I went to take it, he snatched it back. "Ha ha!"He laughed and grinned again. I stuck my tongue out at him and made another grab for it. He lifted it higher and I jumped again. "Neeee Lucy? Why do you want it so much?" He asked looking completely confused as to why I kept trying to get it. I felt heat rising slightly to my cheeks and I looked down twisting my fingers. "I-It has the beginning of he next chapter of my book in it..." I admitted nervously. His face brightened and he started to rummage through my bag and came out with a few papers. "Hey!" I snatched the papers before he could get a look. "Who said you could read that! Besides you ave to read the whole story to know what happens." I turned away. "Hmph!" He laughed at my expression and said "I have read the rest of it Luuuucy!" I swiveled around and glare daggers at him. "You...WHAT!" He flinched at my loud tone and looked confused again. "What? What's the matter?" I was looking down so my bangs were covering my eyes. "Why would you go through my stuff! Jeez Natsu you can be so thoughtless sometimes." I looked up again and sighed. "Well. No use crying over spilled milk I guess." My smile returned. "What did you think of it?" He shrugged and pulled out some bread from his bag.
Okay NOW I was fuming. "Naaaaaaaatsuuuuuuuuuuuuu!" I tackled him over and grabbed my bag and furiously tried to hit him. He just smiled and dodged, the bread still between his lips. Suddenly I got an idea. I jumped up and grabbed his bread. He stood up with an annoyed look and as I backed away he started walking closer. I put the other end of the bread in my mouth and started climbing up a stair case. 'It's working, it's working. Maybe we can actually get to the job in time.' I ran through the streets of Era dodging and twisting and whirling trying not to hit into anyone. I looked back briefly and saw an angry Natsu following behind me. 'Almost there!'
When I reached the clients house I skidded to a stop and Natsu barreled into me knocking us both over. I closed my eyes as we fell so when I opened them I found myself lost in his deep black eyes that seemed to go on forever. I shook my head and he leaned forward and stole the bread from my mouth using his teeth. I scowled and he stood up and danced around triumphantly. I puffed my cheeks again and stood up.
Suddenly I heard a creek. Natsu must have heard it to because both of us turned and stared at the door as an older woman's head peeked out. "H-Hello Miss" She greeted us hesitantly . I smiled warmly hoping to seem friendly because I didn't want to frighten the woman. "Hi. My name is Lucy and this is Natsu." I gestured over to my right where Natsu was hanging back a bit surprisingly quiet at the moment. "We are here because we heard one of the nobles here wanted people to protect his daughter?" She smiled and opened the door fully. "Come on in." She said, welcoming us in. We both walked in and Natsu finally started to make some noise and I just tried to ignore him as we walked behind the nice lady to her employer's office.
Natsu leaned in close and made a popping sound in my ear. My eyebrow twitched in annoyance and he stood straight again and I composed myself once again. A few minutes of blissful silence passed. Then he leaned forward and did it again. I closed my eyes and my eyebrow twitched from the effort is was taking not to turn around and yell at him then hit him. He stood straight again. This happened three more times until I finally broke.
"POP" I turned around and smacked his head right above the ear and he smirked at finally pulling a reaction out of me. 'Oh my god that makes me so maaaaaaad!' I position myself to start a fight when I hear the clearing of a throat and I slowly turn to face who I guessed was the noble man and his daughter whom we are supposed to protect. I duck my head with a faint blush on my cheeks. "S-sorry..." I apologized lamely. I looked back up at the girl and she smiles softly. I timidly smile back but the stand straight and tall. "We heard you wanted us to protect your daughter. The reward was 200 000 jewels and it was for 4-5 days correct?" I ran over the information quickly wanting to confirm it. He nodded and turned to the lady who had shown us in.
I turned to Natsu who was looking at the noble's daughter at the moment. I glanced at her and did a double take for the second time today (Seem to be doing a lot of things twice today...) and saw that she had an evident blush on her face and was looking between him and myself. I looked at the floor again and moved away from Natsu to indicate that we aren't a couple. I feel a tiny bit sad but I shake it off. I smiled at the girl and she looked at me gratefully and turned back to Natsu.
I turned so I was diagonal and looked at Natsu from the corner of my eye. He was looking at me confused and... 'Wait.. What's that I see in his eye? Is that... Nah couldn't be... ' At the moment it looked like he was hurt by my actions. I turned slightly towards him but he was looking at the girl again. I frowned and tuned into the noble man's conversation with the woman but so I wouldn't get caught I was facing to the side.
"Are you positive these two can protect her sir?" The woman whispered worriedly to the Noble. He looked at us and then back at her. "Marina I'm sure they will do a fine job. They were highly recommended to us." Marina nodded but asked one more question I didn't hear.
I could feel a hot stare on the side of my face and turn to look at Natsu. He was half glaring half pleading with me. I looked over and almost burst out in laughter. The girl had attached herself to Natsu's arm. 'Pffffft! Natsu hates clingy people. HAHA! This is gonna be fuuun to watch~' I smirk at him and shrug, offering no help. He glares at me and my smirk becomes a full blown smile. The girl hugs his arm to her well developed 'though less than mine' chest and smiles up at him. I can't help it. I tilt my head downward for like the third time but now I'm letting out giggles almost silently but when I look up again it seems the dragon slayer heard me cause now he is red and glaring daggers.
I rolled my eyes and muttered loud enough for only him to hear. "Fine." He sighs in relief and I stride over to them. I pull on his arm and drag him away from her and suddenly my chest feels like a tight knot has been undone. I shake off the feeling and walk over to the man. "So sir we need to know about the people who have been following your daughter." He nods. "It seems they have been after more people before my daughter. She is a celestial wizard and so were the others so we assume that is the connection between the attacks." I immediately feel a burning gaze on me but I ignore him. "How long have they been following her and how many are there?" I ask ignoring the celestial part knowing that this isn't about me. "They have been after her for 2 days and there seems to be about 3-6." I nod taking in all the information. "We will be back bright and early to start."I say. I turn on my heel ignoring Natsu's enraged look and pull him all the way to a hotel. I ask for a room with two bed grab the key and hurry up to our room. I hear Natsu thundering after me "LUCYYYYY!" I run to the bathroom but before I can lock the door he bursts in and locks the door behind him. "LUCY! WHAT ARE YOU THINKING TAKING ON A JOB WHERE THE TARGET IS CELESTIAL WIZARDS?!" He yells making me flinch back. I sigh and look up at his face expecting it to be angry but I am surprised to be looking into a pained face. "N-Natsu. We a-accepted this job so we have to c-complete it." I stammer out. I take a deep breath and start again. "Besides, I'm not the target so we don't need to worry. I mean." I suddenly feel miserable, "they wouldn't come after a weakling like me anyways." I looked at my hands and fiddled with my finger when Natsu grabbed my shoulders and forced me to look him in the eyes. "Lucy. You are NOT weak. You are one of the strongest out of all the people I know." He gaze was intense and he looked half angry and half defensive. "Okay Natsu. Thanks." I smiled at him. We should get some rest now." He nods and unlocks the door freeing me. I bolt to my room and fall into a fitful sleep.
Thank you thank you for reading! I hope you enjoyed it and that you will continue to read! Review only if you have time and if I ever use a Japanese word wrong please please pleeeaase correct me. I will update again when I can.~
