Healing kisses

"Auch!" Lucy quickly removed her hand, but the damage was already done. She was carefully inspecting the wound, when the window was suddenly thrown open.

"LUCY, I HEARD YOU SCREAM! ARE YOU OKAY?! WHERE ARE YOU BASTARDS, I'LL MAKE YOU PAY FOR HURTING MY…!"

"STOP. Calm down, Natsu! I'm fine" the bellowing pink haired dragon slayer finally paused in his ranting, turning to the source of the voice. Sure enough, his blonde nakama stood right in front of him, looking perfectly fine as she held his onyx gaze with an irritated expression on her features.

"See?" the celestial spirit wizard smiled brightly at him, glad that he'd calmed down. And that he ran all the way here to see me, just because he thought I was in danger… a dreamy voice inside of her head added. Quickly pushing that thought aside, Lucy waited for the fire mage to answer.

"But I heard you scream, like you were hurt! Are you completely sure you're alright?" Natsu gave her a worried frown, getting closer to her as he began to examine her throughly with both his eyes and nose.

"S-stop it! Natsu, that tickles!" his blonde nakama giggled, gently pushing him away with her palms.

"Then why did you scream? Weirdo!" the pink haired mage scoffed, crossing his arms.

"YOU are far more WEIRD than me on any day! WEIRDO. I was just baking some cookies, and my baking gloves slipped off a little bit…" Lucy trailed off, unconsciously looking at her burnt hand. Following her gaze, the dragon slayer finally understood what the problem was. He instantly reached out and took her hand, gently lifting it up to his face.

"You're a really clumsy weirdo, Lucy" Natsu said affectionately, a warm smile on his lips. And I'm so relieved that you're safe, his mind added.

"Natsu-!" the celestial spirits wizard started angrily, but suddenly went quiet when he placed his hot mouth on the wound, providing her comfort and soothing the pain, while also making her knees feel weak.

"W-what…?" Lucy managed in a trembling voice. Natsu looked up to admire her blushing face, her wide, deep brown eyes and her soft lips. He was completely mesmerized, as his heart started to race. For some strange reason, the fire mage wanted nothing more than to cup her face in his hand and draw nearer to those lips…

"F-feeling better?" the pink haired dragon slayer asked shyly, letting go of her hand and rubbing his hair in embarrassment. The blonde mage noticed a light blush on his cheeks.

"Y-yes! Thank you…" she mumbled, still not sure if what had just happened was real. His touch was so tender and loving… Shaking her head, she smiled up brightly at him. Feeling less awkward by her natural gesture, Natsu responded with a wide grin of his own.

You're… amazing, they unknowingly shared the same thought, as they smiled to each other. I think I may be falling for you…