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Natsu POV

"It's raining today too, huh?" I slightly frowned.

It was not like I hated the rain or anything. It was just that I had forgotten to bring my umbrella. Again. I kept wondering why I thought it was not going to rain today. When, in fact, it had rain the entire week.

Sighing, I looked up at the dark sky. Raindrops fell softly on my face, like it was caressing my cheeks. The rain felt as cold as ice to me but I manage to ignore it. Though, my clothes on the other hand were slowly getting heavier, getting soaked.

"Well, at least it's not pouring like crazy..." I mumbled to myself, "It's too late to head back home anyways."

I continued my walk, heading towards the guild I was a member of - Fairy Tail. Just thinking about the warm plate of food waiting for me there, set my mouth watering. Or, should I say, plates of food. And I was sure Mira would have a fluffy towel ready just for me.

Happy was also there waiting for me. He left earlier, saying something about wanting to see Carla, Wendy's exceed and dodging the oncoming rain. I already knew the first sentence that would come out of his mouth when I arrive later. 'I told you so~!'

Oh, and Lucy should be there too. I went by her place just now expecting her to be there but her room was empty when I went in through the window. And here I thought I could have a walk with her to the guild. Oh well! The more reason to get there faster!

Smiling to myself, I glanced at the park as I picked up the pace. But I abruptly stopped. My eyes widen in surprise. Someone was there, dancing in the rain. It was a girl. I was very positive that it was a girl. No man would have a body like that!

I watched as the rain glistened down her flawless skin. She moved with the gracefulness of a swan. My attention was completely engulfed in her precise dance steps.

Her clothes stuck to her like glue. They were completely drenched but I doubt she minded much. I could make out the smile that was adorned on her bright face, despite the rain.

"Beautiful..." I murmured.

She turned around as though she had heard me. Surprise was drawn on her face. Then, she opened her mouth and said one word. Or more, a name.

"Natsu,"

Huh? That was my name. She knew me? It must be my hair. Being the only pinkette in Magnolia, let alone Fairy Tail pretty much meant that I was easily known.

I still could not identify the person standing a few feet in front of me. But I knew she had blond hair.

Her voice though, it sounded familiar. Sweet. Like... Lucy?

"Luce? Is that you?" I asked, unsure of myself.

I could not smell her normal vanilla and strawberry scent because of the rain. Rain smells a lot like bleach, which was not a nice smell at all.

The girl walked towards me with a smile. Each step she took confirmed my suspicion. It was Lucy.

"Yeah, it's me. Who else would dance in the rain?" she asked a rhetorical question.

"Oh, I don't know. A monkey?" I retorted, laughing.

I was relieved that it was her. I did not know why though. Lucy puffed up her cheeks at my reply. How cute. Wait... Did I say cute? No, she looked like a bunny that stuffed its mouth full of food. Which, was actually cute. Hmm.

"Hmph! Well, whatever!" she turned her back and stomped her way back to the tree where her stuff were.

"And where are you going?" I asked raising an eyebrow.

"To the guild. The rain is starting to get heavy," she said matter-a-factly.

That made me glance at the darkening sky. She was right. It was going to be a storm in just a few short minutes. That reminded me that Luce was scared of thunder.

"Hey, you coming or not?" Lucy called out to me, walking away.

"Yeah, yeah," I said as I ran up next to her, "We better hurry though, it's going to be a storm."

I took her hand in mine and raced to the shelter of the guild.

Only then did I realised that my wish came true. I was walking with Lucy to the guild. Well, running to the guild and in the rain, no less.

But what the heck! I would take whatever I could get.

Edited to fix grammar and spelling mistakes.

To new readers: Hope you liked it!

Love,

~StormAria~