Hello, everyone! I know half of you forgotten me already and think: 'Whoa, who are you?' and the other half: 'omg, another lame story from her'.

I'm sorry for the long absence, but unbelievable thing happened-I had to end my chemical studies in 2,5 year instead of 3 years! Right now, I'm on 5 semester, which means, from september to june I have to finish 3 semesters. I'm exhausted, really. No time, no sleep and definitely no inspiration. Buuuuut... a while ago I come with an idea, a fanfic I always wanted to write- about Natsu and Lucy's everyday life, when they are nto saving the world and going on an missions.

For that moment I hav an idea for 26 one-shots, three of them are ready to be published. If I make it, I'll add next one-shot this weekend but no promises. Be ready for slow updates.

Up with the story now!

P.S I do not held any responsibilities if after reading this you will feel the need to eat cookies ;)


Everyday NaLu life

#7 Baking cookies

Lucy opened her eyes due to light brightening her room through the window beside her bed.

Days in Magnolia turned colder and everyone expected snow to fall soon, but morning's sunshine never failed to appear. Even thought Lucy could feel the cold seeping through the window she felt it was going to be a great day. Oh, how right she was.

She got up, took a shower, dressed and make herself a breakfast. While roaming through the fridge she noticed that some things like milk, leftover chicken or her favourite cheese was missing.

'Natsu' she thought and sighed deeply. It seems that she has to do some shopping.

She grabbed some notes from the top of the fridge and scribbled down everything she had to buy. She also made sure to buy something for Natsu and Happy so there would be also some food for her to eat. She grabbed her purse and put the note inside.

Throwing on a winter coat and long boots, Lucy was off.

Outside was colder than she originally have thought. The temperature during night must have dropped below zero because the ground was slightly frozen and slippery, Lucy made a mental note to be extra careful.

She made her way to greengrocer's and bought vegetables, fruits and some spices.

Celestial mage was on her way to grocery when she spotted one of her guild mates also doing shopping.

-Juvia! Good morning!- She greeted cheerfully.

-Oh, it's Juvia's love rival- She said in her own way of greeting – What is love rival doing here?

-Natsu emptied my fridge once again and I had to refill missing food.- She said with a pout.

-It seems that Natsu-san is pretty often guest in love rival's house.- Summed Juvia.

-Too often.- Lucy murmured.- And what are you doing here, Juvia?

-Juvia had to do a little shopping, because Juvia is going to bake a cake for Gray-sama!- She cheered, drowning in her imagined scenario of Gray's reaction to her present.

-Wow, that's really nice of you, I think Gray will be happy.- Lucy said and then a hall's clock announced 11 o'clock.

-Oh, it's late! Juvia must go! Have a good day love rival! And stay away from Juvia's Gray-sama! – She shouted and ran off.

Lucy waved lightly after her sweat dropping.

'A cake, huh? When I think about it, it was forever since I made one.' She thought on her way to grocery shop.

'Maybe I could make one and share with everyone? Hmmmm.. but one wouldn't be enough' Lucy frowned at that . 'Juvia would probably drown me if Gray tried a slice' her frown deepened and sweat appeared on her forehead. 'What worse, Erza would force me to bake her strawberry cheese cake for the rest of my life, making me her cake-slave!' a look of utter horror appeared on her face.

'No, definitely no cake!' She promised herself 'but, maybe cookies would be good?' she questioned herself entering the shop.

After 20 minutes Lucy exited the shop, her hands filled with four bags of food and ingredients necessary to bake cookies.

Lucy was going back to her apartment carefully and slowly because of the frozen ground and heavy bags.

She was doing a good job not landing on her butt, but on the last straight her luck run out.

She lost her footing on the frozen puddle, she straightened and her full hands pulled the weight behind her back and she tipped backward. Everything happened so fast that she didn't even scream, she gathered her flying thoughts and then noticed that she was caught by two strong, warm and tanned arms, then a face appeared before her eyes.

-Hey, Lucy! You should be more careful u weirdo! – Said Natsu pulling Lucy to her feet and looking at her bags.

-Thanks, Natsu. I tried to be careful but it's not that easy, you know?- She said, bending slightly under the weight of her bags. After a minute Natsu locked eyes with her smiling widely.

-You sure eat a lot.- He stated simply.

-It's not all for me! You emptied my fridge so I had to buy few things. I also bought some food for you and Happy so I won't starve and if you must know I'm planning to bake cookies.- She fumed.

Natsu pondered a second on her answer and then grinned.

-Cool! I will help you!- He said and took her bags from her. Lucy was shocked but trailed after him.

-Wait! What do you mean by that?

-I'll help you bake cookies. I remember I did it once with Elfman, Lisanna, Gray and Erza. It was pretty fun!

-I bet. You and Gray must do a disaster that time. – She teased.

-Hmmm it wasn't that bad, Erza was there after all.

-True, but still why do you want to bake with me?- She asked pulling out her keys to her door.

-Like I said it will be fun and I like spending time with you.- He said with a smile Lucy never saw on his face before. She stayed stunned outside her apartment then went inside and into her kitchen, seeing as Natsu unpacked her bags.

She shrugged that off and went to put the food to right places.

She didn't questioned when Natsu appeared to know where to put some things.

-Okay, now let's prepare for baking. – She announced and pulled out a book with recipes. She found the right page and laid the book before them.

-Pull out flour, eggs, milk and sugar please.- she instructed and went to find something else.

When she returned she held something for Natsu, he took it suspiciously and it appeared to be an apron.

-For what?- He asked as she tied her hair back and put her red apron on.

-To not dirt yourself. I don't want to wash your clothes, here I will help you. – She said and tied the brown apron on Natsu's back.

-How come you have a male's apron?- He asked not liking the idea of other men going near Lucy.

-Technically it's yours. You dumped it in my apartment after one of our missions . i kept it just in case. – She answered. Natsu visibly relaxed.

After that they started working.

They made the dough and split it in half. When Natsu asked for what , Lucy said that one half will be chocolate and as for the other half she want to try something else.

He shrugged it off thinking that she is weird again.

-Now, let's mix the dough with cocoa.- She read. Natsu took the mixer in his hands and at first the whole brown dough started to spray everywhere.

-Natsu!- She shouted and grabbed the switch to turn off the mixer.

-Hahaha! Sorry.- chuckled Natsu and helped her to wipe the dough from her face.

Accidentally his thumb brushed her lower lip, making them both stop for a second. They were caught in each other gaze that for a moment they forgot about cookies.

Natsu once again brushed his thumb across her lower lip and Lucy lifted her hands to his cheeks... smearing the dough on them.

Natsu laughed, breaking eye contact.- I deserved it.

After that they continued working. Natsu started the fire under Lucy's oven to bake cookies.

They poured the dough on a tray and pulled it inside.

Natsu took care of keeping an eye on cookies in oven while Lucy took care of the other half of the dough and cleaned up as much as she could.

-Lucy, I think they are ready.- Said dragon slayer pulling out a hot tray.

-Okay, let's see.- She said and took out a small wooden stick and checked if the cookies were baked inside.- Yep, they are good. Let's move them on the plate to cool off.

While Natsu put the ready cookies to cool off, Lucy poured the next portion of dough on the tray.

Next Natsu pulled the tray inside the oven.

-Red cookies? What did you add into them?- He asked, while Lucy bite into one of the cookies.

-You will see, but for now try this one.- She encouraged and handed him a plate. Natsu took one and ate whole cookie at once.

-They are good, but would be better with a little spicy in them.- He said.

-You'd add spice into everything.- She laughed.

-I'd and I do. I even sprinkle the ice creams with chilli.- He said making Lucy laugh louder. He didn't mind it, he liked hearing her laugh.

-We should make ice creams when it'll be hotter too. Maybe we could make chilli-flavoured ice creams?- She asked, when her laughter finally died down.

-I'll look forward to it.- Was her best friend's answer.

They waited for the next dozen of cookies and then they put them on the plate.

When they stood over two steaming plates full of cookies they knew that they don't want to go to the guild to share. Maybe other time.

They looked at each other and nodded in understanding.

Natsu took the plates to Lucy's bedroom while Lucy poured two glasses of milk for them.

-We're selfish.- Natsu stated, when Lucy sat opposite of him on her bed and put the glasses on the windowsill.

-I don't think so, we have to make sure they are good. We don't want to poison our friends, right?- She said with a smile.

-You have a point.- He said and reached for a brown cookie.

-No, try red one. They are especially for you.-She said and the mage reached for a red one. He sniffed it and then bite off a small piece and after two munches his eyes widened.

-Spicy!- He exclaimed and ate whole cookie in one bite.- It's delicious!

-I'm glad, I wasn't really sure how would they turn out.

-The experiment was a success.- He summed.

Then they ate cookies and talked about nothing in particular.

When they were full, they put plates away and returned to their spot on Lucy's bed.

While Lucy rambled about something, Natsu once again brushed his thumb over her lips, taking small cookie's crumbs with him.

Crumbs disappeared from her lips but he still caressed it.

Once again they eyes looked and this time, there were no interruptions.

Natsu's lips covered Lucy's delicately, judging her reactions, she only pressed her lips harder on his in response.

Feeling bold, Natsu held her to him by the back of her neck pressing them harder to each other and his fingers traced the lines of her hair eliciting a gasp from her and it was a temptation he couldn't resist and pushed his tongue inside her mouth.

They went like that for minutes but had to eventually pull away.

Both breathed hard looking at one another. Natsu made a move to kiss her again but she covered his lips with her fingers, her eyes fixed on the window. He looked through the window and saw as white flakes fell from the sky.

-It's snowing.- Lucy stated fully turning to look outside.

After a minute she felt herself being pulled into a firm chest and her face was turned to the side.

-Don't concentrate on Gray, while making out with me.- He growled kissing her once again, this time a little harder and rougher. But she liked it none the less.

After a while they pulled away and smiled brightly at each other.

-You taste sweet.

-And you spicy.

-It's the best day ever.- She said cuddling further into his warm chest and putting her arms on his, which were locked around her waist.

-Agree.- said pink haired mage, kissing the top of her head as they fell into a peaceful silence, watching the snow outside.

The end.