I updated quickly so that it wouldn't be one and done for who knows ho long. Hope you like it.

Mashima owns Fairy Tail and its characters.

Natsu's POV

I awoke the moment the train stopped only to find Lucy in deep sleep. Not wanting to get stuck on the train for any longer I grabbed Lucy princess style in my arms and carried her off the train. I walked with her in my arms until we reached a hotel where I decided we would stay for the night. The owner was an elderly woman who was so gentle and sweet, she reminded me of what a mother maybe like. She had noticed how tired Lucy looked and insisted that she help me get her to our room as to not take the chance of waking her up, the quietly excused herself afterwards.

I gently maneuvered Lucy of of my arms and onto one of the two beds in the room and wrapped her under the blankets knowing she would get cold. I then noticed the balcony attached to the room and decided to allow fresh air in. At this point in the day the sun had nearly disappeared in the horizon but the light that remained made a pattern of golden yellow and pink which reminded me of Lucy and I. I compelled me to glance over at Lucy's beautiful sleeping form which caused me to get a not so unwanted fluttery feeling in my stomach while thinking about her.

Looking back at the sunset and back to Lucy, I could only think of her. She was beautiful with her golden hair, chocolate brown eyes, her amazing smile, and every inch of her head to toe. I watched her sleep peacefully as I do when I sneak in her apartment and it filled me with an unnamable joy to see her in that state, she was safe.

In the past few months since the Grand Magic Games, since I watched future Lucy die right in front of me, I have felt differently about Lucy. I have realized how much I care for her and how much she means to me. The fear of losing her made me realize that I am no longer able to live without her, it has made me realize that I love her more than anything in the world.

I came out of my thoughts after I heard the sound of chattering teeth from across the room. I glanced back towards Lucy and noticed a familiar look of discomfort on her sleeping face. Over the years since I met Lucy I have picked up on certain visual cues even a few that are unique to her during sleep, thanks to me breaking into her home at night. At this point I could pick up on anything, even the smallest of changes. I could tell you if she was scared, angry, worried, confused, or happy. I could even tell if she was having a nightmare or a good dream. This however was no mystery, she got cold very easy even for most people, while I could barely tell that there had been a huge temperature drop while I was stuck in my thoughts causing the room to become very cold. I knew she could tell though.

Seeing the discomfort on her face was hurting me on the inside so I made an executive decision in order to help her. I knew my natural boy heat made me into a makeshift furnace which at this point is exactly what she needed. I know she will wake up ballistic at the fact that I'm in the same bed as her but I decided to quietly crawl into bed next to her after closing the balcony door so she could warm up. At first I was one hundred percent sure she was about to wake up after I laid down but once her heart beat steadied I relaxed as well and watched as her discomfort from the cold faded away.

Though I was relaxed I was also on edge at the same time. I loved her so much and here I was holding her close to me while she slept. It only made me realize how much I wished she was mine for good, how much I wish I could make her my mate. After holding her for about ten minutes and silently staring at her she shifted in her sleep. She wrapped herself around me and despite my better judgement I did not move. I was too comfortable and though all I wanted to do was watch her, I fell asleep within minutes.

Lucy's POV

When I awoke after I fell asleep on the train I had a moment of panic for two reasons, one I was in a completely different place. I had fallen asleep on the train and awoke on a bed in a room. This was not the only reason for my panic though, the other reason was entangled with my own limbs, lying right next to me. Natsu had fallen asleep right next to me. At first I was confused and about to go ballistic but then I realized I was the one who had wrapped him up with my arms and legs first, at least from the looks of it, which caused me to blush uncontrollably. I was holding Natsu down.

I should have gotten up. I should have, but I didn't. I was comfortable being next to him that closely. The man I was in love with was right there next to me and it felt so incredibly right. In the silence of the morning I just laid there and stared at him. He was adorable when he was sleeping, his fair, bed hair, and posture were so childlike and innocent despite his normal head first and fight attitude.

While he slept next to me he ended up smiling, which was one of my most favorite sights in the world. It made my heart made my heart go a million beats a second. His smile was one of favorite outward things about Natsu, it was sweet, adorable, and completely reassuring. His small is one of the many things that makes Natsu, Natsu and it was something I hoped to see for the rest of my life. It was his smile that held me together in so many terrible situations, it was his smile that shined like a star in the darkest moments. I couldn't imagine my life without being able to see this man.

While lost in thought, unbeknownst to me I had begun to play with Natsu's also uniquely pink hair which was also a sight I loved so see so much. I played with his hair for a few more minutes until he started to shift and I took the moment to get up and get ready. Looking around I noticed we had made it to a hotel room without my awakening and I noticed a second bed which confused me further on why Natsu was in bed with me. After finding my stuff I rushed to an attached bathroom where I would shower and get ready all while hoping that one day sleeping next to Natsu would be a normal occurrence.

Natsu's POV

Had awoken to the feeling of something messing with my hair and for a moment I was preparing myself to attack, that was until I was hit with the smell of Lucy's unique scent which was a combination of strawberry, vanilla, and a little hint of spice. It was completely intoxicating to me. I could feel her hands play with my hair which was something I found beyond relaxing. I could feel her eyes staring and analyzing me all while my eyes were closed. I could hear her heart racing but not in the same way one's heart beats in anger, panic, or embarrassment but in the same way someone's heart beats when they feel attraction or love. This made me hopeful. It meant she was either attracted to or in love with me and that was something I truly wanted to know. 'Thank you dragon slayer senses!'

Once I shifted in my false pre- awakening state I cringed to myself when she quickly got out of the bed and headed to the bathroom. I wanted her to come back. Waking up next to her had felt right and I wanted to be able to make it a forever lasting arrangement. I love being near her. Hell, I just loved her in general. I know now what I want. I know now that I need to tell her I love her no matter the consequences. When we arrive back in Magnolia I will tell her just how much I love her and then I'll ask her to be my mate. I'm ready to spend the rest on my life with this woman.

Hope you liked it! I will get to the main point of the story as soon as possible I promise. The first two or three are just set up chapters and are just kinda necessary in order to carry on the later chapters.