Hey~ I've been playing with the idea of a Fairy tail fan fiction and well BOOM! Here it is. I have some ideas in mind for where I am going with this for once. So yay. :D

Disclaimer: I do not own Fairy Tail. Hiro Mashima does.

It was a snowy night. Pure flakes gently floated towards the ground, gathering in a thick sheet. Snow covered the streets in layers upon layers. Not a soul was out on the streets,but instead houses were warmly lit up indicating its occupants. Magnolia hadn't seen this much snow in years. Despite the heavy snow cascading down from the sky, a certain guild hall was still in full throttle. Fairy Tail was endlessly cheering and rough-housing. For what reason? Even the guild members didn't know. Tons of members were chanting on many shenanigans from their most rowdy groups. All just wanting good laughs with each other preferably involving alcoholic beverages. Speaking of booze and partying, Cana had a bunch of members already in a drinking challenge. Why people would even try to rival the card wielding mage in alcohol tolerance, is unknown to those not participating. Those who were trying were too prideful to pass up. Besides why turn down a good challenge? Oh, how some should have turned it down….

Many had already passed out on the floor, some in compromising positions. Embarrassing example number one. Jet was clinging onto Droy for dear life even snuggling every now and then, all while Droy practically swam in his own pool of drool mumbling about chicken drumsticks. Embarrassing example number two. Evergreen was passed out on the chest of Elfman, who had somehow been turned to stone. How that happened? No doubt the manly man drank too much and started spouting nonsense about their "secret" relationship, stressing Evergreen out to the point of turning him into stone to shut his mouth. Unknown to her that everyone already knew of their dating status. It was amusing for the sober mages. Those who managed to even slightly keep up with Cana were almost through themselves though. Gray, all naked except for his boxers much to Juvia's dismay, hardly could stand. Juvia, suspiciously keep supplying Gray with plenty of booze. Erza just kept chugging down the beer, even though she was way more than tipsy, with such ferocity that many people feared the wrath of the Scarlet Knight if they tried to stop her. Natsu was equal in ferocity, saying that the burn of the alcohol was nothing compared to the fire in his belly. Though the sober members could all obviously hear the slur in his words.

Lucy and Levy, decided to not participate in the drinking contest both knowing their lack of tolerance and instead sat next to each other at the bar completely engrossed in a conversation about the latest popular novel out. Not only were they talking about already published books, but Levy questioned the process of Lucy's own novel. Of course Lucy confided in her friend with her plot issues and stubborn characters. Between the two they swapped writing tips of the trade and just overall support,

The two book enthusiasts only slightly acknowledged the commotion caused by the truce between Cana, and Natsu, the ultimate drinkers. Cana continued to drink while offhandedly talking to Laxus, most likely provoking him on a certain barmaid. Natsu started walking towards the already long gone unconscious Gray with a permanent marker in his hand, emitting a mischievous aura. No doubt will Gray wake up with the desire to beat Natsu down to her ground. Erza was face first in a slice of her ever so precious cake completely still and silent, as if daring people to disturb her.

Gajeel followed by Lily, who both didn't participate in the alcohol consumption contest , gruffly walked towards levy at the bar and told her he was headed home. If she wanted to be walked home they would need to leave now. Levy lit up at the offer, and sent an apologetic glance to Lucy as their book talk was being cut short. Lucy waved her off saying it was perfectly fine, fully knowing her best friends feelings about the metal pierced man. No way was Lucy going to stop Levy from a chance to walk home with Gajeel. The two said their goodbyes as Lucy watched Levy walk side by side with Gajeel out the door with an extra bounce in her step. All alone at the bar now, Lucy surveyed the rest of the guild. The only thing that really caught her eye was Natsu doodling on Gray's face and a blushing Laxus.

He almost looks cute like that

Everyone else was either passed out, or having conversations with someone else in the guild. Mira was still tending to the bar and quickly asked Lucy if she would like another strawberry milkshake.

How tempting….

Lucy had a mini debate in her head over the delicious treat, but decided that she had enough and wanted to just head home herself. She wanted to put Levy's advice to work on her novel. Besides she was in a writing mood and would rather not waste it. Mira nodded and wished her a goodnight.

Lucy got off of her bar stroll and started towards the guilds door, quietly slipping out. She was greeted by the cold air filled with tiny snowflakes. Shivering, she tightly pulled her coat around her slightly wondering to herself if she should summon Horologium to keep warm. However she shook that idea off and just decided to bear the cold and walk alone.

It would look weird to onlookers if they saw a walking clock with a girl inside strolling down the street. Honestly I rather not live up to my proclaimed weirdness according to Happy.

She started making her way towards her apartment, her boots crunching in her snow covered path. She took her time and admired the scenery. The sky was a light grey with millions of tiny white flakes ghosting down, almost giving off a sparkling effect. Streetlamps, with slightly yellowed light, illuminated the streets. Completely silent. Completely peaceful. Although outside the weather was freezing cold, she couldn't help how warm she felt with this soothing scenery. All too soon she was in front of her house unlocking the door. She entered her room and quickly changed into more comfortable clothes, slipping on a pair of pink sweatpants, and a white crop top. For the next hour Lucy sat at her desk and worked on the next chapter in her novel. Changing certain characters and filling in plot errors, Lucy was on a roll applying many tips Levy had told her about. When the clock struck 11 P.M. Lucy's eyes were weighed down by sleep and she called it a night already satisfied by the amount of work she had done on her novel. She turned off the light in her room and crawled into her bed, snuggling under the covers only slightly bothered by the chilliness. Sleep did not take long to conquer her as she was worn out from the busy day.

Meanwhile at the guild, Natsu, after covering Gray's face in a bunch of doodles and insults, was tired and wanted to return home so he could sleep the rest of the night away. He called back to Happy, who was offering a fish to Carla, telling him that he was going home. Happy told him he was so close to winning over Carla and couldnt give up now. So he wanted to stay a bit more before returning home. Natsu smiled at the thought of Happy even being close to Carla knowing that she will bring him happiness. He bid Happy, Mira, and anyone else still stirring about goodnight.

When he stepped outside the frosty frigid air met his naturally warm body. Natsu just kept on walking completely ignoring the cold. He wasn't affected by it at all. He just strolled down the streets of Magnolia. Still he did have a slight haze in his eyesight from all the alcohol burning up in his system. Natsu just didn't pay much attention to it and continued his snowy trek back. It wasn't until he came across a familiar setting that he had an idea,

I can just stay over at Lucy's house tonight. I'm sure she wouldn't mind.

Whether or not this idea was influenced by the alcohol or his tired feet, Natsu didn't know. Perhaps, he reasoned, he just wanted to see his best friend. Pretty soon he showed up at Lucy's apartment door and used the key Mira gave him a while ago to get in, not wanting to get yelled at for coming in through the window. Last time he did that without her knowing, he walked in on her getting dressed and was Lucy kicked into next week. It was pretty painful. Lesson was learned for a while.

The apartment was already dark, and made Natsu wonder if the blonde had already went to sleep. He checked the clock.

Ten minutes past midnight.

Seems like a reasonable time to be in bed already. It's just...he was disappointed that she wasn't still up. He wanted to talk to her about...well anything. He just liked talking to her, hearing her weird thoughts and opinions. She was just herself and he liked that.

Natsu walked to the kitchen and opened the fridge, looking for anything he can inhale. He pulled out some juice and drank straight from the container gulping down all of its contents. When it was empty Natsu wiped his mouth with the back of his hand while tossing the now empty container into the garbage. With his thirst quenched Natsu dragged his feet towards the bedroom and located the bed. Seeing that Lucy was as he predicted already in bed, Natsu decided to sleep on the couch. Though while walking towards a closet to get an extra blanket, he couldn't help but hear a low mumble echoing in the dark room.

"So c-cold."

She was cold? It made sense he supposed. It was snowing outside and her bed was right next to a window. Perhaps there was a draft coming in. Either way Natsu wasted no time in getting another blanket for Lucy. Quietly he draped the thicker of the two blankets over Lucy and slightly tucked her in. Something Natsu didn't count on though was Lucy latching onto his hand and tightly holding on. He dropped the other blanket he had for himself and gently tried to coax the hand gripping him to let go. It wasn't like he could just rip himself from her grip. That would risk her waking up. No matter how bad he wanted to talk to him friend, he wasn't going to rudely wake her up in the middle of the night to do so.

After a few minutes of careful struggle, Natsu broke free from her grasp. He reached back down to pick up his blanket only to be stopped by the sight of an involuntary shiver from the bed.

She's still cold? What do I do now?

Natsu racked his brain for ideas. Give her another blanket? That wouldn't help that much though with the amount of blankets she has already on.

Ah Ha! I can set something on fire and that will keep her warm...but will the light wake her up?

After a war of reason in his head Natsu decided against the thought. Besides what if he accidentally burned down the place. The possibility wasnt that far off. She would kick him into oblivion for sure if that ever happened. Instead he formed another idea. One that did not involve open flames.

He could warm her up. His body temperature was naturally warmer than most. Not only will it help her be warmer, but it would give him a comfortable place to sleep.

And her bed smells so good. She smells so good….like Vanilla...laced with strawberries.

It was a win win in Natsu's mind. Carefully he lifted up the covers and slipt in the bed. Natsu laid on his back and crossed his arms behind his head for support. Immediately Lucy gathered closer to the new heat source and placed her head on his chest with her arm laid across his abdomen. Natsu glanced down and noticed a slight smile adorning her face. Soon it was contagious and as he closed his eyes a grin tugged at his lips as well. Sleep came easy for him as he was comfortable with his best friend in his arms. The two did not move all throughout the night.

Thanks for reading! Feel free to tell me if you guys liked it. Or if you don't. Stay tuned for more I suppose.