Lucy sat forward in her chair staring at the blushing and stuttering Natsu in front of her.

"I… Well… I just wanted to…. Umm… You see…" Natsu swallowed hard.

"Yes?" Lucy said in a sweet voice. This could be it. This could be what she had been waiting for all these years.

"I like you a lot Lucy!" Natsu shouted his face getting even redder. He stepped back and took a deep breath. He opened his mouth to try and explain his confession, but he never got the chance. Lucy had already stood up and pulled him into a long, deep kiss.

"I like you too Natsu." Lucy murmured against his lips, " I always have."