"Natsu, how can you eat so much!" Lucy sighed.

"What? I'm pretty sure you ate just as much as me and Happy combined.

Maybe that's why you're so heavy…" Natsu trailed off.

"Hey!" Natsu was met with a smack on his arm, " Come on! Window shop with me."

The two walked side by side down the road looking almost like a happy couple. Natsu, stayed by Lucy's side, walking with both hands in his pocket while he observed her. Lucy's face was full of excitement as she pointed to the shiny jewelry and cute clothes. Happy, full from his meal, rested on Natsu' head with his eyes lidded almost as if he was about to fall asleep.

"GAAAHHHHHH! It's here! The book! The book! It's right here, look Happy!" Lucy seemed all too excited! She began rambling on and on about the book, surprising Happy and Natsu.

"It's hard covered! Gold trimming! And, OH MY GOODNESS its SIGNED! I want to go buy it! I have to buy it! Natsu, Happy! Wait right here!" The two fellas looked as confused as the passerbies who witnessed Lucy's small scene.

"Happy, any idea why she's so excited about that book?" Natsu looked towards his buddy. His face was just as confused as his voice.

"Lucy told me on the train that she really wanted some book by some person. She's inspired or something by that person. I don't really know, Natsu, I was falling asleep," Happy responded.

"Oh. Sounds very Lucy. She sure does love herself some books," Natsu appeared to be in deep thought. Maybe he was thinking about all the times he spotted Lucy reading or talking about her book collection.

Natsu and Happy waited outside the store for a short while when Lucy finally came out with a disappointed look on her face. Natsu could smell the salt from the tears threatening to fall. Before he could ask Lucy anything she quietly whispered, "I couldn't afford it. It was 10,000 Jewels," Lucy sighed, "I'm going to the restroom. Wait here." She sadly walked away, avoiding eye contact with Natsu and Happy.

"Wow, Natsu. Lucy looked really sad… I'm gonna go find her. Stay here!" Happy flew off hoping to cheer up his friend. He knew just how excited she was.

Natsu stood by the window, staring at the very book that cause Lucy so much happiness and pain. "10,000 Jewels is pretty pricey…" he quietly thought out loud, "I… I can buy it for her." Natsu looked unsure of himself as he walked in the small shop.

"Good evening, sir! Is there anything I can assist you with!" The cashier announced. He appeared to be the only person in the store so he was probably the one who upset Lucy.

"That book- the fancy one in the window- I want it," Natsu stated. The cashier looked slightly confused.

"My, oh my, sir! I'm sorry but you don't look like the type to be interested in such things! May I ask what your intentions are," the cashier rudely said. Natsu was not there to play games with this guy. He wanted the book for Lucy and he wanted to leave.

"None of your business. Just give me the book so I can leave," Natsu dropped the 10,000 Jewels on the counter. At the sight of the money, the cashier quickly walked from behind the counter and got the book for Natsu who stuffed it in his bag.

"Thank you, sir! Enjoy! the cashier called out from behind him. Natsu seemed more interested in something else. He obviously couldn't wait to tell Lucy that he got her the book. He appeared to be itching with excitement. He continued to wait outside the store. A few minutes later he could see Lucy and Happy in the distance. Lucy appeared to be in higher spirits.

"Ah, Natsu! You waited! Sorry to keep you standing out here so long," she apologized while her cheeks turned slightly pink. Lucy glanced towards the window and saw the book she had wanted was gone.

"I guess someone else beat me to the punch," she gestured towards the window with a strained smile, "Oh, well. Maybe I'll find another copy on another job. Let's head home now." Natsu could see the disappointment in her face. For some reason he couldn't tell her he was the one who bought the book. Not yet, at least.

"Okay, Lucy," he responded with his usual cheerfulness, "Hey can I rest my head on your lap during the ride back? It makes me feel better." Lucy looked lost for a second, then a blush began to creep up her face.

"Ah, you idiot!" she slapped his arm with the back of her hand, "Don't ask me out loud like that its weird." Her face was pinker than normal, but it looked like she was back to normal.

A/N: I'm sorry If my consistency sucks. I hope you continue reading :)