First Fanfic. For NaLu week (Jul 1-Jul 7). I think I might've gotten some different prompts compared to others... Ah well! It may not start of as completely NaLu, but I'm doing a series of connected one-shots, so wait till the end. Love doesn't come immediately - it builds. Enjoy!
Edit: Small typo
Day 1: Gifts
A setting sun graced the blue skies, a picturesque view as Lucy was rush-shopped in town for food supplies.
"That Natsu! Eating all my food! I had enough to last a week! And it lasted him a day…" she muttered under her breath as she meticulously picked out various meats. Hmm, not chicken, Natsu says it's always too stringy. Maybe some beef, but it was expensive. Pork, then; Natsu had no complaints and it was relatively cheap.
"Um, excuse me? Can I please buy 8 pork tendons?" She called over the shopkeeper, wanting to buy the food. Mild surprise was evident on the shopkeeper's face.
"Sure, Lucy. But weren't you just here yesterday? You bought, I think it was something like 10 tendons." Lucy made a face.
"Yes, but Natsu was over yesterday and he ate all the meat." The shopkeeper laughed. She was a kind, old lady, if rather on the chubby side.
"Of course." She tenderly smiled. Young love. "You really do love your boyfriend then, to buy meat everyday when you know he's going to finish it all." She saw Lucy's face blush as red as a beetroot.
"He's not my boyfriend! No way! That would be weird!" She immediately blurted out. Seeing the shopkeeper's confused look, she continued, "He's my team mate; my best friend." The shopkeeper continued to look skeptical as she packaged the meat. He was her best friend right? Best friends stay over at their best friend's house, don't they? Even if they're male? But best friends don't sleep in the same bed. Best friends don't go about peeking in showers. Best friends don't keep on replacing the food that the other eats without complaint. No way! Lucy covered her mouth that had dropped wide open. They really were more than friends. A sudden giggle tore through her thoughts. Turning, she saw that the shopkeeper had finished packing the meat and was watching her with a knowing smile on her face.
"Here's your meat. That'll be 500 jewels." She gave the meat to Lucy while Lucy handed her the money. "And by the way, good luck with your 'friend'." Lucy blushed and started her way home, staring at the pavement.
She and Natsu were more than friends, huh? Did Natsu realise that? How did she feel about this, anyway? Everytime she thought about Natsu, she felt this gooey sort of feeling in her stomach. And it was love. Love, she realised. She loved Natsu! She smiled happily. Though why did she love an idiot… And what was she going to do about this? Should she keep quiet? Or try to get him? Trying to get him, there wouldn't be anyone to stand in her- Lisanna! Lucy's head jerked up. Where did Lisanna fit into all of this? Didn't she like Natsu as well? Her mind flashed back to the other day, Lisanna next to her, leaning on the bar table.
"So, who do you like Lisanna?" Lucy had asked. Lisanna shifted uncomfortably before answering,
"Well… I used to like Natsu before," she paused and seemed to second guess herself. "But I don't know anymore…"
Lisanna likes Natsu! What was Mira always saying? That Lucy and Natsu should be together? Did she tell Lisanna to stay out of her way? It was perfectly plausible. Lucy scratched her chin. She should check with Lisanna first. But until then-
OOF!
She had nearly walked straight into her door. She shook her head to clear her distractions before taking out her key and opening the door with a click. It was dark as night inside her room; during her talk with that shopkeeper, the sun had set. She turned on the light, to find Natsu on her couch asleep. She quickly turned it back off so as not to wake him. A gentle snore filled the room as Lucy shut the door and silently approached him. When she was about to reach him, he suddenly snorted and shifted, turning onto his side, before muttering, "-sanna… like…". Lucy's eyes teared and glistened in the darkness, but she continued closer to him. Kneeling down, she ran her fingers through his hair. He would never let her do that when he was awake. Lisanna would be the one. Lisanna would never be just a friend. And for now, Lucy would be just that. She would be the gift of a friend.
I know that most people would write about how July the 1st is Lucy's birthday but I decided to do differently. Please review! I'd like praise and helpful criticism. Please point out any mistakes I've made. Thank you for your guidance! :)
