Hey guys! Long time no see, yeah? Sorry about not updating my other fics, I'm an annoying author, I tend to leave them where I can't pick them up. Anyway, this fic shouldn't be too long, probably about eight chapters. Hopefully I won't take too long to update this one.

Disclaimer: The characters and places in this fic belong to Hiro Mashima, as always.

Enjoy!

"Natsu!"

I yelled his name out as I ran into the guild. Almost before I finished saying his name he turned towards me, his usual bright grin spread across his face.

"Hey Luce! What's up?" he called as I continued making my way to the bar.

I panted as I came to a halt, holding a hand up to signal him to wait. I had woken up this morning with a great idea and, in my excitement, had run all the way to the guildhall. I let the grin I had been holding, spread across my face just before I revealed my amazing plan.

"We should go camping!" I said, no other explanation in sight.

Natsu blinked and looked at me blankly.

"Camping?"

"Yeah you know, where you go bush for a while, sleep in a tent and have toasted marshmallows around a bonfire! Honestly I've never done it before but it could be fun right?"

A slow grin formed on Natsu's face.

"That does sound fun. YOSH! LET'S GO CAMPING!" he yelled.

I giggled at his enthusiasm and quickly started brainstorming what would happen. A few people looked up at his sudden outburst but just pegged it to Natsu being Natsu and ignored him.

"Okay, so I was thinking maybe a week. And I planned what we'll do. We'll try to avoid using magic but we can use it in our spare time I guess. So I've come up with a basic schedule, really just an activity per day sort of thing and I was thinking we could go to Galuna Island. I contacted them just before, in case we decided to go there, and they seem pretty okay with it and…"

"Wow Luce you're pretty organised. When did you think of this?"

"This morning. Though I have been wanting to do something fun since we got back from the games. Something to take everyone's mind off of things. Now you interrupted my planning damn it! Where was I?"

I continued mumbling to myself, not noticing the sudden sadness that clouded Natsu's eyes. After him being quiet for a little too long, I looked up to see him staring at the guild mark on my hand, his eyes squinted in concentration.

"Natsu?" I urged.

His gaze snapped up to mine and, on seeing my worried expression, let an easy grin settle on his face.

"S'nothing Luce. Don't worry 'bout me. So, who's coming, just us three?"

I didn't believe him as I could still that sadness in his eyes, but he clearly didn't want to talk about it so I let him off.

"I was thinking we could make it quite big, all our closest friends. So I was thinking Gray, Erza, Wendy, Carla, Gajeel, Levy, Pantherlily and Juvia. Sound good?"

"Sounds great! That way I can beat the ice princess and metal breath in everything we do! I'm all fired up now! When do we go?"

"Well, if everyone's good to go, we could leave tomorrow."

"Yosh! I'll go tell 'em. See you tonight Luce!"

With that he ran off. I watched with amusement as he scurried around to each person telling them and then watching their reactions. It was quite funny. Gray seemed pretty eager to go, so of course Juvia was happy as well. I think she was touched that she was invited actually. I smiled, hopefully she and I could become closer friends after this week.

Erza seemed pretty excited about it as well, though she did walk past me to Mira, mumbling something about strawberry cake. I just chuckled. Wendy also seemed happy to go, Carla was a little reluctant but she agreed anyway. Gajeel and Levy were the funniest. Levy immediately perked up and started brainstorming, just like me, whereas Gajeel scowled and denied coming on our impromptu holiday. Natsu was about to start a fight, hopefully being able to convince Gajeel after knocking him about, but it was Levy that managed to convince him. She looked up at him and gave him puppy dog eyes, saying this was something she really wanted to do and I was nice enough to invite him so he should accept it. Gajeel grumbled and looked away from her, a light red tinting his cheeks, finally agreeing to come.

That night saw Natsu completely passed out on my bed, his now full pack resting against the wall. We had spent two hours running back and forth making sure everything we needed was packed for tomorrow morning. To ensure he actually helped me I hadn't let Natsu eat so maybe he had collapsed from starvation? Nah, it was Natsu, he's like immune to that. Just to be sure I prodded him and he let out a gurgling snore and then soft mumble of something that sounded suspiciously like my name. I smiled gently and let him stay there. Yes okay I had a huge soft spot when it came to the pink haired ball of destruction.

I moved over to my dresser and grabbed my comfiest pair of pyjamas, knowing full well that I wouldn't be using pyjamas for a week. I went into the bathroom to change, Natsu had a habit of waking up at the most inappropriate times, and came back out feeling refreshed and tired. Seeing as I would be sleeping on the ground for a week, I didn't feel like setting myself up on the floor like I normally would when Natsu decided he wanted my bed. So instead of gathering blankets and what not, I slipped in next to my best friend, leaving a decent amount of space between us and facing away from him.

Just as I was getting comfortable I felt something snake its way over my side and wrap around my waist. It pulled me back, pushing me flush against a chiselled chest. I felt his warmth envelop me and instantly felt my tense shoulders relax. I sighed deeply knowing I couldn't never get out of Natsu's strong hold and simply let him hold me close, his face pressed in my hair. Just as I was falling asleep I heard Natsu mumble something that made my face explode in a violent blush, his lips brushing against my ear.

"Lucy, don't you know this is where you belong?"

"Where?" I whispered.

"In my arms." He replied, just as soft.

"Natsu!" I squeaked.

"G'night Luce."

I felt him smile against the back of my neck before moving his head back to its original position.

"Good night Natsu." I sighed, my eyes slipping shut as I faded into a dreamless sleep.

So, like it so far? I hope you enjoyed the little bit of NaLu I put in the end there. Hehe! Please leave me a review and hopefully I'll update this within the week. :D