Lucy groaned as she squinted at the bright light infiltrating her sight. Her head pounded, the last thing she remembered was Natsu bringing over double shots of tequila for the both of them. Why did she think it was a good idea to mix every kind of liquor that Mirajane had behind the bar? It was quite the celebration though; they finally were home after spending seven years locked on Tenrou Island.

A body shifted in its sleep beside her and she froze, taking in the scenery for the first time. The bedroom was a mess, clothes were thrown everywhere haphazardly and posters of numerous rock and roll bands covered every inch of wall space. Where am I, Lucy asked herself., trying to piece two and two together. Her eyes widened as they landed on a large black coat trimmed in fur.

She slowly turned her head to the sleeping body next to her. No doubt about it, Laxus Dreyar was fast asleep next to her just as naked as she was. Lucy tried to think back to the previous night. She didn't remember seeing him at the party last night. How did… Did they…? Suddenly, she remembered seeing Laxus on her walk back home. He had been on his way to the guildhall after pregaming at his own place. She had approached him with alcohol-fueled boldness.

She had always thought he was attractive, never admitting to anyone about her weakness to tattoos. Something about his bad boy aura piqued her interest. She never spoke to him, the memory of him refusing to help against Phantom Lord unless she became his woman lingered in the back of her mind when she saw him. He had been so standoffish since he had rejoined the guild. Lucy guessed he had always been like that. Still, she couldn't forget the times she'd catch his eyes lingering on her on the occasions they were in the same place.

Laxus rolled towards her, throwing an arm around her waist and pulling her towards him. Lucy could feel her face heat up at the closeness. Thankfully he was still sleeping. His face was inches away from her as she admired it. He looked so peaceful, so innocent while he slept, Lucy couldn't help but crack a smile at the sight. Laxus suddenly opened his eyes and Lucy yelped in surprise, falling off the bed in the process.

"Lucy?" Laxus asked, peering over the bed at her. His face

turned a brilliant shade of red at the sight of her on his floor. Lucy realized she was naked on this man's floor and unsuccessfully tried to cover herself with her hands.
Lucy stammered up at him, unable to form coherent words. She couldn't tell whose face was redder. She never thought she'd see the day where Laxus blushed. He looked rather cute, she thought to herself. Her face reddened as she shook the thought out of her head. Laxus reached his hand down and pulled her onto the bed. He offered her a blanket and she hastily covered herself with it.

"I - I'm sorry!" She couldn't look him in the eyes, the embarrassment rolling off of her in waves. "I don't usually –"

Laxus cut her off, "Lucy," her name sounded rough coming from him. "It's fine. I- I had a lot of fun last night." He smiled at her, thinking back to the previous night.

Lucy's memories of the night before came trickling in. She remembered kissing him against the wall of his place in the empty alleyway. She never knew how close he lived to her. Just down the block! He had carried her inside, her legs wrapped around him as they continued kissing, each kiss becoming more and more desperate. She remembered the hungered look in his eyes as she undressed in front of him and the sincerity in his voice as he asked her if it was okay for them to proceed. Her lower half ached as she remembered the passion, the sheer lust she experienced the night before. Lucy glanced up and was met with the same hungered eyes from last night.

"Laxus…" she started. He leaned in and planted his lips against hers before she could continue. She found herself returning the kiss, opening her mouth slightly to welcome his searching tongue. His hand found itself entangled in her golden blond locks, holding her closer to him. Lucy's mind started to blank as her instincts kicked in.

Laxus broke the kiss, a smirk across his lips. Lucy looked at him with a dazed expression. She hadn't wanted the kiss to end. "

Why don't I take you out to breakfast?" He asked her. Her stomach growled at the thought of food and Laxus laughed. "I'll take that as a yes."

He reached past her and pulled her shirt off of the end of the bed and handed it to her. They got dressed in silence, Lucy struggling to find her words. She still couldn't believe that she had gone home with Laxus last night and he actually wanted to have breakfast with her. Lucy rubbed her arms as she searched the messy room for her jacket. She thought of the cool morning air that was awaiting her and shivered. Had she even worn a jacket last night? She couldn't remember. She sighed, exasperated. Laxus reached out his hand to her, his black fur trimmed cloak in his clutch.

"Wear this. You didn't have a jacket last night and it's cold outside." Lucy gratefully accepted his offer, shrugging on the overly large coat. It smelled wonderfully of musk with a slight metallic scent. She took a deep whiff of Laxus' scent as she cozied in the warm coat.
Lucy grabbed her small purse and followed the blonde brute across the room. He paused before he opened the door and turned to Lucy.

"I forgot to tell you…" He turned the knob and opened the door.

The Raijinshu sat around in the room before them. Each of them looked more shocked than the next taking in the sight of Lucy following Laxus.

"I live with roommates." Laxus finished with a proud smirk.

He grabbed Lucy's hand and pulled her towards the front door. Lucy could feel the three stunned mages eyes on her as she left.

"Is that…" Freed had started, unable to get the words out.

"… Lucy?" Bixlow finished, sounding just as bewildered.

"Wait until the guild hears about this!" Evergreen added with a scheming look in her eyes.