title: Warm
by: Luriya
words: 273
ii.
The whole of Magnolia was a sight to behold. The streets were splashed out with Christmas decorations, a huge Fir tree stood proudly in the centre of the town and nothing but merry laughter was heard as Natsu, Lucy and Happy walked around. Natsu and Happy weren't really there to buy anything but they'd wanted to accompany Lucy on her Christmas shopping.
"Hey Natsu, do you think Erza already has that sword? Or maybe she'd like something from Heart Kreuz…"
"Oh wait! That shop's selling the limited-edition book by Domina Opinor. Levy is sure to love it!"
"What do you think Gray will like, Natsu? …No, I'm not giving him the remains of Happy's fish."
"Ohmygosh! Look at that plushie! It's cute, right? Do you think it'll suit Wendy's tastes?"
They'd been walking around for hours now and a cold bite was starting to set in the chilly air. Natsu glanced over at his partner and saw her shiver a bit, adjusting her scarf to keep herself warm. He zeroed in on her bare hands. Where were her gloves? He watched as she rubbed them together, bringing them up to her lips to puff air into them.
Without a second thought, he snatched one of her hands, clasping it firmly in his own hand, which dwarfed hers. Lucy turned to look at him, slightly startled.
"N-Natsu…?"
Pink dusted his cheeks.
"What? You're my girlfriend… s-so this is fine right?"
Lucy gave him that smile again, the one that was only for him to see. It made Natsu feel weak in the knees.
"Thank you… your hands are really warm."
She squeezed it gently.