Disclaimer: I do not own Fairy Tail.

Ok, so I think I messed up with this chapter since, I know I posted the right chapter, but I was changing something really tiny up, and it turns out I ended up posting a chapter for a completely different story...how embarrassing.

I'm also really sorry for the extra email. I realize could have just replaced the chapter but when I saw the wrong chapter posted, I panicked. I messed up :(. Don't hate me though.

Gotta thank my beta, leoslady4ever for just being the awesomest beta ever! Go read her stories!

And, also, I want to warn you that this story will have a fair amount of NaLu. Enjoy!

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Chapter 1: Introduction

...You treat me like a queen when we go out...

I woke up to the warmth of his arms wrapped around me. Breathing in his natural scent of burning firewood and knew it was him. Snuggling closer to him, I buried my head in his chest, taking in his intoxicating heat to keep me warm.

Everything from the way he held me to the way he spoke to me gave me the desire to stay here, in his arms for as long as I lived. I could stay engulfed in his arms for all of eternity and it still wouldn't be enough.

I remained quiet, cuddling up with the man I loved just to savor the moment. Besides, I was waiting for my morning kiss that he always gave so instead of getting up to shower, I stayed there, closing my eyes and pretending to be asleep.

I knew Natsu was out late but he never starts off his day without giving me a kiss. He knew I had work at 10, so he would definitely wake before then.

I reached over at the night table, telling myself I would go get ready at exactly 8:30. It was 8:15 now, so Natsu had exactly 15 minutes.

I kept myself to my thoughts, allowing them to let time pass. I was most worried about where exactly he was at night. He wasn't there when I got home from work, and I saw a note saying Getting beers with the boys.

What I didn't expect was for him to be gone until 2 a.m. by which I just gave up in waiting. I mean, if Natsu was going to just disappear like that, then maybe he didn't deserve his morning kiss. Although, the kiss is something I have grown accustomed to. For the past two years I've been living with him, he had always given me the kiss.

To say I was worried about him was an understatement. I spent the entire night, paranoid that something may have happened to him. Luckily he was ok. Although I still wondered why he had been gone for such a long time. Had I done something wrong?

It might just be his way of coping with suddenly becoming laid off at his workplace. Despite knowing he will find a new job in no time, it was easy to see that Natsu was stressed. Carpenters were quite high in demand in New York, so there is no way Natsu wouldn't find a job.

"Natsu," I said quietly in concern for him. I didn't realize that I had actually made an audible sound. He slightly groaned and turned the other side. When I got up and looked at him, I realized he was still asleep.

I sighed inwardly, as I got out of bed to take a shower. Once I was cleaned, I got dressed, wearing a royal blue blazer with a black skirt. Under the blazer, I wore a black dress shirt. My makeup was done to be very light and simple and I straightened my hair. Looking in the mirror, I realized that despite wearing concealer, the dark circles under my eyes were still visible.

Once I walked out of the washroom, I took a look at Natsu to notice he was still sleeping. I frowned, as I reached into my closet to take out my royal blue heels. I left the bedroom to go to the kitchen and cook something. Glancing at my phone I realized I had no time to actually cook a proper meal. I quickly cut a bagel in half and popped it in the toaster. While it was getting ready, I quickly took out some cream cheese and margarine.

Once the toaster popped the bagel out, I took it and spread margarine on one side and cream cheese on the other. I placed one atop of the other, and grabbing my regular, black purse I left for work.

It was just another normal day in New York City. Since the traffic was horrible, and there is literally no parking place around where I work, I took the cab every day.

I ran to a main street, raising my hand, hoping someone would stop. All these yellow cabs were occupied, just my luck.

"Taxi!" I yelled at a few of the cabs, hoping they would stop. It was 8:15 and if I didn't find a cab in 15 minutes, I would definitely be late, and my boss Laxus Dreyar would be sure to kill me. The cabs would either just drive past me or they were occupied. Today was not my day. First, I missed my morning kiss from Natsu, now I can't fucking find a ride to work.

"Damn it, TAXI!" I yelled as loud as I could. Finally, a taxi stopped for me so I rushed towards it only to meet a handsome man with raven hair and dark eyes.

Normally, I wouldn't mind seeing such a delectable young man, but this was an exception. He was stepping into my cab.

"Um, excuse me, I believe this taxi stopped for me," I glared at him.

"Really, because I'm certain it stopped in front of me, so I think it would be mine," He replied as he ran his hands through his shiny, spiky hair.

"I think not. Look, I have to get to work in," I glanced at my phone to see the time, "About thirty minutes so why don't you be a gentleman and let me take the cab." I gave him an obvious forced smile, to let him know he was getting on my nerves.

"Oh what a coincidence, I need to be at work in half an hour too, so I think I need this ride just as much as you do," he replied, slowly unbuttoning his shirt.

"What are you doing? Stop stripping!" I squealed in disgust.

"Why don't you two split the ca—" we heard the taxi driver say but he was cut off.

"SHUT UP!" Both of us yelled in unison. This guy was really getting on my nerves.

"I. Have. To. Get. To. Work." I said spacing out my words, while giving him a harsh glare.

"Well. So. Do. I." he replied, speaking in the same manner I did.

"Are you mocking me?" I replied, squinting my eyes.

"So what if I am?" He smirked at me.

"Look, I have an idea," the sexy-yet-oh-so-annoying-smart-ass said. "Why don't we split the ride? Where are you going?"

Although this guy was completely hot, I was in a relationship and there's no way I would ever cheat on Natsu. I mean, how could I? He makes me feel like the happiest girl alive. I mean, maybe if Natsu wasn't in the picture, I would give him a chance. It didn't matter though, because my feelings for Natsu were always going to be relevant.

"Dreyar Enterprises on 34 14th street," I replied, rolling my eyes.

"And I work at Fairy Tail Corporations, right next to there, so how about it? Since we're splitting the ride, it'll be half the cost," he replied, reasonably.

Half the cost. Ever since Natsu lost his job I felt like all the at home expenses were on me. If this was half the cost, I could use the money and put it on my rent. "You've got yourself a deal," I smiled.

"Finally," the taxi driver said.

He did not just, "Excuse me," I roared- something I learned from Natsu.

"Nothing, nothing," he said.

"So, what do you do?" the hottie beside me asked.

"I'm an accountant," I replied, trying not to sound flustered. Gosh, I feel like I'm acting like some sort of fan girl. So embarrassing.

"Wow, me too! So you work Mondays to Fridays, 10-6?" he asked me.

"Don't all accountants?" I answered with a chuckle.

"I'm Gray Fullbuster," he said, holding his hand out to shake.

I took his hand while saying, "Lucy Heartfilia."

"It's great meeting you," he replied. Gray Fullbuster was quite difficult to read, if I do say so myself. Normally, I could pinpoint the intentions of the person, but he's different. I mean, I can tell he genuinely thinks it's great meeting me but, is it as a friend or because of my sexy bod'?

"Same could be said about you," I raised an eyebrow trying to hold my poker face.

"Do you always take the cab?' I asked, hoping for a yes. If he said yes, then that meant I could split it with him every day! More money in my pocket.

"Yes, I do," he replied as he ran his fingers through his hair.

"Perhaps we should take the cab together?"

"I don't mind," he shrugged. Score! Score! Score! More money in my bank! This is a good day.

"Great!" I squealed, a little too excitedly.

He chuckled at my childish actions.

"Perhaps you should give me your number so we can arrange when to meet up later today and tomorrow?" he asked me. Again, is he trying to make a move on me or is what he saying what he meant? Gray! Come on, why can't I read you.

"Oh for sure," I replied and then stated my cell phone number. "Why don't you text me your number so that when you call or message me, I'll know it's you."

He took out his phone and tapped onto the screen. Seconds later I heard a beep from my phone. "Oh, I wonder who that could be," I asked playfully.

"I have no idea. Perhaps you should check," he chuckled a deep, sexy chuckle.

I took out my phone, still laughing. Once I saw the text I said, "Oh, it's someone who calls themselves Gray. But I don't know a Gray."

"Really now? Well whoever he is, he must be an attractive man," he replied with a smirk evident on his face.

"Oh, I'm not too sure. He might just be a really cocky person," when I glanced at him, I noticed the first few buttons of his shirt were undone. I took a deep breath before saying , "Who must love to strip."

"If the person beside this Gray likes what she sees then is there really a problem?" He grinned.

His personality was so different from Natsu. Although both boys are quite egotistical, Gray is just someone I can tease more as opposed to joking around with Natsu. Gray's refreshing. It's like a breath of fresh air compared to what I'm use to.

"34 14th street," the cab driver announced, "Your total is $34.50."

I took out my wallet and handed the cab driver a $20 bill. I saw that Gray did the same. "You can keep the change," I told him as I walked out of the taxi.

"I'll see you later?" I questioned, despite knowing the answer.

"I'll see you later," he assured me.

I walked into the office and greeted the secretary, Mirajane. She had a large smile on her face, "Look here," she giggled, pointing to the bouquet of fruits.

"Looks like someone got edible arrangements," she said.

"Lucky them," I replied, with envy.

"Oh let's see who the card says it's for. 'To Lucy'," Mirajane gushed, "'From Natsu.'"

"Natsu brought these?" I asked as a blush rose to my cheeks. I thought he was mad at me, but looks like I was wrong.

I took the bouquet of melons, grapes, strawberries and pineapples. I never knew Natsu cared about me so much. I glanced down at the card, clearly blushing.

Happy six year anniversary.

Natsu. You idiot. To think I doubted you for even a second. I definitely had to give him a night he wouldn't forget. This was beyond sweet.

I took a seat at my desk and spent my day making balance sheet and income statements for the company. I know it sounds like a drag but it's honestly so much fun. I enjoy seeing the value we have in assets and liabilities. I love seeing that our company is doing a good job with exactly what we are.

Actually, it's numbers on a whole that intrigues me. I find that when I compare previous months' assets and liabilities to this month I can predict the next month. The best feeling is being right about the prediction. Normally my day-to-day predictions aren't exactly correct but when it comes to the monthly ones, I am almost always spot on.

When the clock hit 12, I went out for my lunch break. I walked out into the lobby to see Mira on the phone. "Want anything?" I mouthed to her.

When she shook her head no, I walked outside the building. Once I was outside, I saw a head of salmon hair. Natsu. What was he doing here?

Regardless his reasoning, I felt my feet take a flight to him to hold him into an embrace. "Thanks," I blushed at him, thinking of the notion he did today.

"I didn't get my morning kiss," he whined.

"Oh, Natsu," I laughed, as I pressed my lips onto his, still smiling. I felt his lips curve upwards as his hands gripped my waist, holding me tight.

The thing with our relationship was that regardless why we may fight, or no matter how late the other has been out, we are still drawn to each other like magnets that can't get enough of each other. My attraction to Natsu will never fade, no matter what.

He pulled away from the kiss and got down onto one knee. There was no way he was planning to… "Luce," he began. His onyx eyes pierced deeply into my brown ones.

"There is no other way I would rather spend my life. You honestly mean so much to me and I know we already moved in together and stuff but I know how much this means to you so Luce," his hands went into his pockets. When they came out, he held a tiny red box. He opened it up to say, "Marry me."

I felt my eyes well up with tears. I was overjoyed. This whole time I was worried that Natsu was starting to fall out of love with me. I was overwhelmed with shock. The tears started to fall down my cheeks.

"Luce, don't cry. Was my proposal that bad?" he teased.

"Yes Natsu," I managed to cough out between my tears of joy.

"It was bad? Then look up in the sky," he chuckled. I meant yes to his marry me question but if there was more then I'll gladly take it.

I looked up to see a blimp with a screen. On the screen came up a slide show of Natsu and I, playing our song. Pictures of us flashed onto the screen. At this point, my eyes cascaded with tears. Dozens of pictures showed up, all starting from when we first got together. It went in chronological order.

I looked down at Natsu, who was still on his knees. His eyes were glued onto me, like he was observing my reaction. Once the last picture came up, words appeared in the center of the blimp.

Will you marry me?

And under it, in tiny letters and brackets:

(Here's where you say yes, Luce).

"Yes, stupid. I'll marry you," I responded, still crying.

And during that moment, I thought I was the luckiest woman alive, to have someone who loves me like Natsu does. Little did I know that he would change beyond belief.

...Wanna show everyone what our love's about...

I decided to make a new schedule, to accommodate with these stories. You see, if I could, I would update everyday but I just can't. It is a tad unreasonable for me to do that. I mean, I want to give you guys some good quality stories and there is no way I'll ever be able to do that if I update daily. So, Here I am, creating a new schedule that will change as my pull for a story changes.

Every Saturday Erisse or me will be updating Beauty and a Beat.
Every other Friday I will be updating Strictly Business.
Every other Tuesday I will be updating The New Kid.
Every Sunday I will be updating Voice of an Angel.
Every other Monday I will be updating Stranger.
Every other Thursday I will be updating Darkness Prevails.

So for the first cycle, I will update Stranger and Strictly Business, in addition to my Voice of an Angel and Beauty and a Beat.
During the second cycle, I'll update Darkness Prevails and The New Kid in addition to Voice of an Angel and Beauty and a Beat.

I hope you all enjoy my stories and don't mind that I may be updating some stories later! I just have to make sure I can balance story writing with school in September and worK.

So yeah...ENJOY!