Do not own Fairy Tail.

Sunlight

Natsu slowly opened his eyes, the sunlight peeking into his vision. A warm breeze drifted into the room from the open window, the curtains swaying slightly. He turned his head, seeing Lucy sleeping on her side, one of her hands rested on her pillow, the other pressed against Happy. Natsu stared at the scene, a gentle smile on his face. He watched as Happy stretched, then opened his eyes. Natsu put a finger to his lips, then pointed at the blonde still slumbering. Happy looked, then turned back to Natsu, mouthing an 'Aye sir'.

Natsu looked to the clock on the wall across the room, it was only a little after 7 a.m., they need to be at the guild at 8, to help with the construction. The guild hall was progressing, but it would still be a month, maybe more, before it was completed and everyone was needed to help out. Thankfully, Erza was out on a mission with Juvia and Gray, so they didn't have the evil task master drilling them to death. A few members of Blue Pegasus had stopped by a week ago and were helping out as well, and would be leaving tomorrow.

Natsu looked back down at the sleeping face of his partner and best friend. He hated doing it, but he figured it was time to get her up. He gently nudged her shoulder, then waited. Lucy scrunched up her face, fighting her wake up call.

"Five more minutes." she pleaded.

"Sorry, Luce. No can do." Natsu returned softly.

"Please?" she asked.

"Nope." he replied, grinning.

"Alright." she sighed, opening her eyes.

"Good morning, sleepy head." Natsu said, still smiling.

"Morning." she returned, smiling back at him.

"Wakey wakey, eggs and baky." Happy stated.

Lucy chuckled at the greeting, then returned it, before pulling the covers off and getting up. She stretched, then grabbed a change of clothes, before heading to the bathroom. She came out a few minutes later, dressed and ready to go. The three left the apartment, walking along, talking about this and that.