Lacrima

Natsu always had a knack as a chef, even though he didn't like to admit it. Gajeel was coming over soon, so he was making something special for him.

Natsu was in the kitchen with Happy, hovering over a skillet pan. As he was grilling some chicken he added several pinches of rosemary to one side of each chicken cutlet. He slathered the cutlets with a slew of spices while Happy worked on the side dishes for Gajeel.

"Nngh." Happy moaned in exertion, pulling the arrow off the shafts of arrows and putting them into a bowl. Gajeel was an Iron Dragon Slayer, so the arrows should be a nice dish for him after he eats.

"You alright there, Happy?" Natsu said, his eyes flicking towards Happy and then at the skillet in front of him.

"Yeah, I'm alright. He better enjoy this, I'm slaving over here," Happy exclaimed.

Natsu chuckled lightly as he made 2 plates, each with one rosemary cutlet and some salad on the side. Natsu also made dried rosemary cutlets for Happy's date with Charla. He passed the baggy to Happy and waved him off, encouraging him to have a good date.

"Thank you Natsu! Have a nice time with Gajeel!" Happy said enthusiastically as he flew out of an open window.

"I sure will!" Natsu called out loudly.

After Natsu set the living room's coffee table, he heard knocking on the door.

"Who?" Natsu said loudly

"It's me, Salamander." Gajeel said loudly behind the door. Natsu slowly pulled the door open and was enveloped in a hug by Gajeel.

"Nice to see you too." Natsu said as he hugged him back.

"I made you some food." Natsu said. Gajeel looked around and the coffee table caught his eye. The lacrima that Gajeel bought Natsu was in the center of two plates, each decorated exquisitely.

Natsu put his hand on top of Gajeel's and formed a clasp, guiding him to the table. Gajeel took a seat and Natsu did as well.

"This.. smells.. superb!" Gajeel exclaimed, his nostrils flaring. Natsu's cheeks began to get red.

"I.. I-I'm actually a good cook.." Natsu whispered softly to Gajeel. Gajeel chuckled.

"I can definitely tell you're a good cook. However, the way you act doesn't really suggest culinary skill, so I'll be honest, I'm surprised!" Gajeel said.

Natsu picked up his knife and fork and Gajeel did the same and they both ate while talking about the jobs they've done recently.

"You like that lacrima, don't you?" Gajeel said with a soft smile. Natsu nodded.

"It's.. the best thing someone has ever got me.. I've always wanted one.." Natsu said softly. Gajeel smiled at Natsu.

"Aww." Gajeel said, reaching under the table and grasping Natsu's hand. Natsu's face became as scarlet as Erza's hair, and Gajeel could only smile.

Natsu finished first and Gajeel second, but before Gajeel could plop himself on the couch, Natsu had a surprise for Gajeel.

"Just give me a second while I get it." Natsu said eagerly.

Natsu ran into the kitchen and got the bowl of arrowheads and plopped it in front of Gajeel. Gajeel's eyes widened and he began to blush furiously.

"You actually.. got me arrowheads? I.. love arrowheads, because they are so crackly and softer on the mouth." Gajeel said, aghast. Natsu nodded eagerly.

"Me and Happy plucked them from arrows." Natsu said happily. Gajeel ate them while conversing with Natsu about Charla and Natsu's date.

".. oh, so they're doing well together eh? I can't believe they're hanging out at a fountain making wishes with each other!" Natsu said, giggling.

"Yeah.. they are." Gajeel said before slowly lifting Natsu up into the air and plopping him on the couch. Natsu was surprised.

"Er.. what's happeni-" Natsu said before he got cut off by Gajeel giving him a deep french kiss, their tongues rolling around. Gajeel explored Natsu's mouth without resistance, Natsu also explored but weakly, blushing wildly. They were interrupted by a huge golden Fairy Tail logo glittering in the sky above the guild.

"Ah, there's a party! Let's go!" Natsu said, dragging Gajeel along.

"Ah, alright, let's go to the party." Gajeel held Natsu's hand and chuckled.

"Who would have thought that you were submissive." Gajeel said. Natsu began to blush beet-red again and stuttered.

"D-d-don't tell anyone, especially that blockhead Gray. I don't need anything else for that squinty eyed bastard to insult me about." Natsu said in a small voice.

"Ah, don't worry. I won't tell anyone." Gajeel said. Natsu sighed in relief.

"Natsu, I love you." Gajeel whispered in Natsu's ear before the guild gates, sending a shiver down Natsu's spine.

"I love you too, Gajeel." Natsu smiled, knowing that Gajeel called him Natsu instead of Salamander.

When they went into the guild, the fight started immediately. Except, the guild noticed that Gajeel and Natsu weren't fighting.

Apparently a rabid cat without the rabies was thrown into Natsu's face. Natsu sent a fiery fist at Gray, and then they both tumbled together.

Gajeel was calmer about the situation and sat at the bar with Mirajane.

"Why aren't you fighting, Gajeel?" Mirajane asked sweetly

"No need to, I guess." Gajeel replied with a smile. Mirajane chuckled.

"I guess needless fighting creates needless injury, doesn't it?" Mirajane asked

"I guess it does. Wait.. isn't that what Pantherlily said when Happy challenged him to impress Charla?" Gajeel asked

"The very same quote, yep." Mirajane nodded.

"Heh, Natsu has such a loyal cat. I guess Lily is loyal as well." Gajeel mused out loud.

"Yeah, you both have partners. Isn't that all you could ask for?" Gajeel murmured.

The End