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Saturday Evening
Lucy had no idea how long she slept but from the dark circles under her eyes and the incredible tired look on her face she guessed that it hadn't been too long.
Maybe another factor was that she just came home at 6 am and was already up at 8 am or maybe because she had one of the worst hangovers in history.
It got even worse when she robbed over to her kitchen just to realize that she had no pain killers... And going to town like this, with all the loud noises, wasn't an option either.
Maybe she should...
No! Lucy fast shook her head, regretting that and sat down on her couch. If she really did that it would destroy everything... On the other hand, if she didn't do it she wouldn't survive till 8 pm.
But she had no idea if he was awake already. And waking him up would be one of the top no gos to start a good relationship.
Oh god, she was thinking like they were together already.
But it didn't help.
-x-
The blonde was more than happy that she remembered to change before she went over otherwise she would stand here with pink panties and a yellow top... She sighed in front of his door, she simply pulled over some jeans which were lying on her chair and a bigger shirt which wasn't so tight. She still wore no bra, so her plan was knocking, getting pain killers and leave again.
Softly, the back of her hand hammered against the wooden door just opposite to her door.
Lucy started to sweat slightly. She had been completely drunk yesterday and even after they walked all the way here she was still a bit inebriated. Was this even his door?
Lucy looked left and right, to fast again and wanted to run back when the door already opened.
Completely frozen by his appearance, Lucy just stood there and stared. Again.
He wore only sweatpants and no shirt. How on earth should she look away?!
''Lucy?''
The man in front of her tiredly rubbed his eyes, not helping Lucy with looking away because only by the slightest movement all of his muscles moved and it was just to tempting to see how they flexed and relaxed again.
Shit, she probably was drooling.
When she didn't answer after what seemed for Natsu to be very long he cleared his throat.
Still no reaction.
''Hey, Lucy.''
But the woman in front of him only stared at him and if he didn't know it better he would say that she was staring at his chest.
He looked down as well now to see if something strange was written on his shirt or if there was dirt or anything but there was actually nothing.
Oh right, he slept without a shirt.
Natsu chuckled a bit when he realized just why she was looking at him like that. She was a naughty little girl after all.
His hand rested on her shoulder and he shook her slightly.
''Earth to Lucy.''
She was startled by his touch, his warm touch. Immediately her whole face turned red again and the reason why she was here – the only reason, she said to herself – slipped further into the depths of her mind when she looked up now and saw his face.
His mesmerizing eyes locked on her face, his pronounced features, those rough but still soft lips which she loved to just kiss in in this moment.
When her gaze wandered up she realized though that there actually was something he was wearing apart from his sweat pants. A white scarf with fringes at the end was wrapped tightly around his neck.
Why was he sleeping with no shirt but a scarf? Given that it was almost summer it was 'normal' to sleep without a shirt but then with a scarf?
That didn't make sense to Lucy. But when she thought about it, he didn't make sense either.
Not thinking what she was doing, Lucy reached her hand out and wanted to grab the scarf.
When her hand rested in the white fabric she was taken back by how soft it was. It didn't look that soft. And it was warm, there around his neck. Probably normal when he slept with it.
Her hand trailed down the one end of the scarf which was now hanging in front of his chest and wondered again if it had been there the whole time or just fell down.
She didn't know.
Natsu was standing still, interested in her action. When her fingers briefly touched his exposed chest he couldn't suppress the slight shudder. Her fingertips were so soft and cold against his warm skin.
He still had no idea what she wanted but he kind of had no problem with her doing this. He couldn't even tell what exactly she was doing but he found a liking to it.
But then, like the woman in front of him snapped out of her trance she took a step back.
Stupidly, she started to laugh slightly and hit the side of her head with her fist in a soft motion.
''I'm such an idiot. You know I woke up and my head is really killing me but I don't have pain killers...''
Her grin widened.
''So I thought you might have some for me?''
Natsu leaned against the door frame, crossing his arms over his chest.
''And you couldn't have waited, well maybe 6 hours longer?''
Lucy knew it. He came back home the same time she did, obviously, so he also had mere two hours of sleep. Way to less.
''Sorry.''
Ashamed, she looked at the ground, cursing her selfishness.
But then his hand was on her head and ruffled her hair in a playful manner.
''That was a joke, Lucy.''
''Oh.''
Yeah, she was really stupid. But she blamed the lack of sleep for her not working brain and not the fact what she had been doing the whole time when she stood here. God, what would he think of her now?
''Come in.''
He mentioned her to come inside but she hesitated slightly. Why didn't he just get the pain killers and she waited here?
With a sigh, Natsu grabbed her hand and pulled her in.
Lucy remembered how he told her that he just moved here but she never imagined that it would be that messy inside of his flat.
Everywhere laid boxes and cartons, fallen over or completely turned around, the contents scattered on the floor.
Silently, Lucy followed him further inside. It seemed that his flat was equally structured as hers, just mirrored. His kitchen was also only separated from the 'living room' by a simple kitchen counter and two post which reached to the ceiling.
His kitchen was in the same condition like his floor – a complete mess. There were dirty plates, instant noodle pots and a half eaten pizza.
To her own surprise, she was only half as disgusted as she normally would be. This seemed to match him perfectly.
A complete lazy part of him was about cleaning but to make up for it, he was the best bartender she had ever seen.
It wasn't the case that he had been the whole time by her side yesterday night. He also had other people he had to serve and the way he mixed cocktails or simply alcoholic drinks showed her that he knew exactly what he was doing. He also had a way of talking to the people, to get them to drink more or in her case, to actually stop.
''What do you want?''
Lucy turned around and saw Natsu holding up two little packs.
''Aspirin or Ibuprofen?''
''I'll take Aspirin.''
He nodded and threw her the little pack.
''Sit down.''
She heard him murmure from the kitchen and Lucy did so. Carefully, since she didn't see that much in the darkness but also didn't want to skip on the light, she crawled over to what she thought was a couch. It was pretty comfortable and so soft.
Lucy squealed slightly when something beneath her started to move and she jumped back up, hitting something with her leg, losing her balance and fell down.
Her head bumped again something she couldn't identify and she groaned in annoyance.
''Ouch.''
Seriously, he had to clean up.
Lucy cracked her eyes open when she felt that the light had been turned on.
''You okay?''
He knelt beside her, inspecting her a bit worried.
''Hm, think so.''
Her hand was still at the side of her head, rubbing it a bit. Natsu gently pulled it away.
''Let me see.''
Lucy flushed when he turned her head carefully away from him to look at the back of her head. His hands felt tender on her head, how he brushed her hair away from the spot she hit her head and carefully ran his fingertips over it just to hear her wince slightly.
''Wait.''
He handed her the glass of water he prepared for her for the pain killers and went back over to the kitchen.
Lucy felt stupid for disturbing his morning like that but then she remembered why she was shocked like that.
''There was suddenly something moving beneath me... I just...''
When he came back he pressed a wet cloth against her head and helped her back up.
''I was just shocked.''
Natsu smiled at her and looked around.
''That probably was Happy.''
''Happy?''
Now he sat down next to her and took the glass from her hand so she could hold the cloth better against her head. He then leaned against the back rest.
''Yeah, my cat.''
He had a cat? In a flat like this? The poor thing.
Lucy startled yet again, when something hopped onto her lap, something soft and fluffy. It had dark black fur with something that looked like a blue shimmer.
A cat.
His cat.
And she had been sitting on it... This thing defiantly was poor.
Carefully, she reached her hand out and started to stroke its head.
''Sorry for sitting on you.''
Happy mewled contently and titled his head to the side, indicating Lucy to fondle him under his chin. Natsu followed her movements amazed. Normally Happy didn't let other people stroke that spot, let alone touch him in any way.
But it seemed that he liked Lucy.
''He likes you.''
''You think?''
''Defiantly.''
Lucy smiled at Natsu who smiled back with equal contentment.
''Sorry for destroying your morning like this.''
She heard him chuckle and then he leaned over and forced her down on the couch, Happy hopping off her lap in the process. Her face was beyond red when he was lying on top of her like that, still with nothing on except from his scarf.
His chest was so tightly pressed against hers that she was sure he knew now that she wasn't wearing a bra.
How embarrassing.
Silently, she watched how his hand reached up and he tugged one lose strand of her hair, which hadn't been in her clumsily made pony tail, behind her ear.
''I actually like a bit company in the morning.''
She was expecting him to do everything at that point, she didn't even care that she actually told herself that it would be better to maybe take it slow from here on, after what happened yesterday, or rather tonight but she couldn't pull back when he was leaning down.
His kiss was gentler than the kiss from that night, more tenderly, more careful yet wanting.
But she broke it way to soon.
''Wait...''
She heard him curse slightly under his breath but she knew he didn't curse because she broke the kiss, he cursed because he even started one. An expression covered his features she hadn't seen yet. Was he mad?
''Sorry, I shouldn't have...''
''It's okay.''
He avoided her eyes much to her surprise. Yesterday he seemed so straight forward, facing everything and anyone without blinking but now... He even seemed a bit confused with himself.
''Natsu?''
''Are you hungry? I can prepare something to eat.''
He smiled at her, a glint of hopefulness was in his eyes, like he really, really wanted her to stay but was scared that this little 'accident' – which she never saw like it – scared her away.
Lucy returned his smile and also leaned up, resting her hand on his cheek, much to his surprise.
''What do you want?''
''What I want... well there are a lot of things right now but actually I only want to kiss you until we both can't breath anymore.''
Sheepishly, he looked away again, his cheeks turning red. Lucy found it adorable and if she was honest she would like to do just the same but that actually wasn't what she wanted to know.
''To eat, Natsu.''
''Oh.'' Shit. He added in his mind.
Lucy looked utterly confused when he started to laugh nervously and back away from her.
''Haha... Eat, well. I could live with fried eggs?''
The blonde nodded.
''Sounds good. Should I help you?''
''No, no. All's good.''
She couldn't suppress the chuckle when he ran around in his little flat, trying to not draw her attention on the complete mess inside – although she had long noticed – gathering all the things he needed for their little breakfast and started his work in the kitchen.
Lucy watched him intently, her one arm rested on the back rest and her chin was placed on the back of her hand. He spared her a glance from time to time over his shoulder, smiling when he saw that she was watching him.
With a red face, Lucy turned back around on his couch and took one magazine from his little table, pretending to read it. But of course her mind was far away from all the bikini models and stars on the red carpet.
Her mind was flooded with him – only him.
His prefect smile and his dark voice which send shivers down her spine whenever he was talking to her.
She hadn't recognized his voice being that dark during her drinking session yesterday and tonight... With a sigh, she placed the magazine back on the table.
''How's your head?''
His voice rang through the flat, the only sound apart from the burning oil in the pan.
''Better.''
When she thought about she had no idea if he meant her head in general because of her hangover or the little bump. It didn't matter since both was actually fine, just because she could be here with him.
Maybe she would give him what he wanted later and let him kiss her until they couldn't breath anymore. But was that really a good idea? Would that destroy something that wasn't even able to build up? Would there even build up something between them?
Lucy knew, already knew it this morning when he disappeared into his own flat that she wanted him to be with her. That she wanted him close – always.
But should she tell him? And was this all the same to him?
When he said something to her like that, there had to be something equally inside of him, right?
But she shouldn't rush now, they shouldn't.
They should wait until this evening, wherever he wanted to take her and see how it's going. Doing something normal, without alcohol or anything. A nice dinner between two … friends?
No, that sounded wrong already. She wouldn't consider Natsu a friend.
He was already more to her.
But what was she to him?
Was she just some random girl for a bit fun?
The thought fast left her when she thought about that he actually could have done a lot of other things that night without her being able to fight it – but he didn't.
Even if he only was playing nice now with her because they were neighbors didn't seem plausible for her. He could have simply said no but here he was preparing even breakfast for them.
Maybe he was feeling equally like she was...
But she shouldn't rush now. She would let him indicate what he wanted, though she already knew one part of it.
''Here.''
He handed her her plate and smiled when he sat down next to her.
Natsu had added some bread under the fried egg only making it more delicious. That was amazing, he could even cook. Okay, it were simple fried eggs but still it tasted heavenly for some reason. Like she never tasted it before and believe me or not this wasn't her first fried egg.
The bread. It must be the bread.
''What sort of bread is this?''
Natsu blinked at her a few times before he flashed her a bright smile.
''It's home made.''
Lucy's eyes went wide not believing that he really made it himself.
''You can cook?''
She only received a nod, a shy nod. Like he didn't want to say it out aloud that a man could cook. But Lucy always found it attractive when men were able to cook, it was something that made her happy.
''So...''
Lucy placed her plate on the little table and faced him again, recognizing immediately that he followed her every move.
''What are you planning for tonight?''
She was startled yet again when he leaned forward and placed his index finger between their lips.
''That's a secret.''
''But Natsu~''
He chuckled and leaned back, watching her pout.
''What should I wear then?''
''You can wear whatever you want. You look great.''
She didn't know why, the words weren't chosen that advisedly but they still made her cheeks feel warm. And then he was leaning in again, taking her breath away when his one hand slipped over her side until it rested on her thigh.
''You can also wear nothing. I'm fine with that as well.''
His warm breath send a cascade of shivers over her entire being. No rush. She kept saying to herself but turning away from him right now was impossible. The way he looked at her.
No one ever looked at her like that. No one.
His look was intense, letting her feel like she just stood on top of the highest building in the world and then fell down from it. A free fall of feelings. He was simply taking her breath away only by looking at her. Those dark eyes hypnotizing her in more than one way.
His voice, a sound she could fall asleep to every night and wake up to every morning.
He was turning all her brain cells which told her to stop, to think properly, to a still stand when his hand danced over the exposed flesh of her arms until it reached her neck.
And then, like it was the most normal thing in the world, he pulled her in again but this time she didn't fight it. She couldn't fight it.
Not when he was kissing her like that.
Lucy felt herself being pushed further down with every second they were kissing but she didn't mind. Neither did she mind when he was now completely lying on top of her, pressing her more into the cushion of the couch.
She shivered again when his other hand brushed over her still covered chest, further down to her hip. Her hands had by now also found their way to his exposed upper body.
His hard muscles still felt soft under her touch and she also felt him shudder lightly when her fingertips danced over his skin.
This felt so right. Like it had always been a part of her. Like they had always done this.
What happened to take it slowly? Her insides screamed at her to talk to him, to get to know him. But he was so careful, so tender, his touch full of affection – towards her.
How could she stop it?
Did she even want to stop this?
Natsu shyly – something she didn't think he was able to do – nibbled at her lower lip, asking for permission which she granted without a second thought and let his tongue invade her mouth.
No. She defiantly didn't want to stop this.
And he didn't want as well. She was to intoxicating to stop. The way her little hands were running over his body, how her fingertips brushed over his sensitive spots at the sides... She was driving him crazy. And that normally doesn't happen that fast.
This woman was more than special and he would rather die than letting her go just like that not trying to do everything possible to make her feel the same. But it seemed that she was already feeling whatever feelings he held for her. Since she didn't fight anything he was doing.
But he wouldn't dare to take this step now, already.
That was to soon, even for him.
Slowly, without wanting to break the contact, he pulled away, amused when he saw her pout like that. So she also wanted this.
''Lucy... I'd really, really... really love to continue...''
He leaned in a bit closer and brushed some hair from her behind her ear.
''But maybe we should stop and save something for the evening?''
His unreadable expression and the darkness in his eyes made Lucy shiver again in something she never felt before. He was challenging her and she liked that.
With a content sigh, since she knew he was right and what this could lead to if they continued, Lucy nodded and sat up, forcing him back.
She at least knew that he was kind of in the same situation as her.
''You're probably right.''
To her surprise, Natsu leaned forward and brushed his lips over her forehead, a gesture only her father and mother did when she was little. No one else ever got to as much as touch her forehead. This morning in the bar when he leaned against her it didn't quite register in her mind that he was leaning against her forehead and there it had only been a touch but he just kissed it... It was something important to Lucy, since it was an intimate act between her and her parents. But she didn't push him away. It felt right for him to do it.
Though she was confused why he did that.
But when he leaned back and simply smiled at her, Lucy didn't had to question it.
-x-
He led her to the door what she wasn't mad about. She also wanted a bit time for herself now, after this rather, heated morning. And she was sure that he was the same.
''So, it's still 8 pm, right?''
Lucy looked to the ground slightly embarrassed that he was still thinking about taking her out after all this. But she wouldn't back away from this.
They both knew that this would only lead to something more than a simple one night experience, not to forget the fact they are neighbors and had to get along – not that that would be hard.
''Yeah.''
When he whispered in her ear, it took a lot from her side not to scream in shock when his hot breath fanned over her skin.
''I'm looking forward to it.''
''M-Me, too.''
''Lucy?''
Natsu and Lucy both whipped around in shock when they heard the voice asking for the blonde.
But the pink haired man wasn't as surprised as Lucy when the two woman, one with long red hair and the other with short blue hair slowly approached them.
''L-Levy! Erza! What are you doing here?!''
They both looked at each other then back at the pair in the door, opposite to Lucy's flat. When they saw the hand of the – well very handsome, top naked guy – on Lucy's waist it was all clear to them.
Though they never thought that Lucy would be one to have a one night stand. She was always so honest and well-behaving. There was no way a person like her would simply surrender herself to some guy they both knew she didn't know.
''Well... We were just going to check on you, but...''
Levy's eyes dropped on the man still holding onto her best friend.
''Seems like you're in good hands.''
Erza snickered when Lucy's face went beyond the color of her hair.
''W-Wait. This isn't what you think!''
Her two friends both started laughing and to the surprise of all three women on the floor, Natsu joined them. Lucy's embarrassment couldn't be described. Never in her life did she feel so helpless and exposed. She knew her friends would believe her when she explained properly but for now she could only let them laugh about what they thought she did.
And she didn't blame them.
Her hair was a mess and she didn't recover her make-up before she went to bed this morning. She must look awful. And Natsu, he was still only wearing his scarf... No wonder they thought like that.
Lucy shot Natsu a threatening glare when he joined the laughter and stilled immediately. She sure could be scary.
Before Levy and Erza saw it, she breathed a kiss on his cheek and took her two friends, running over to her flat and slammed the door shut, leaving Natsu on the floor.
-x-
''So nothing else happened?''
Lucy groaned in annoyance. She had told them that she hadn't done anything with Natsu except from kissing but Levy and Erza pushed again and again since they didn't really believed her. Why was she over at his flat? And why was he not wearing a scarf when they only kissed?
They both knew better than anyone else that Lucy wouldn't lie to them but it still seemed a bit unrealistic.
''Then why was he naked?''
''I don't know, he looked like it when he opened the door.''
''Hmmm... Sure.''
''Levy~''
They all three giggled.
They were lying on her bed, wrapped in the blankets and just talked. Now the two were actually disappointed that they hadn't joined Lucy yesterday. They would have known more about the mysterious neighbor from her. But on the other hand they were happy since it seemed that Lucy was really happy and she could actually need a bit of that.
She deserved to be happy after everything that happened.
And although they didn't know exactly what happened that night they kind of knew that this Natsu couldn't be all to bad if Lucy was so into him. If he was some strange pervert Lucy wouldn't go out with him tonight, her instinct had never failed her.
''So, where are the two of you going?''
Lucy shrugged and turned onto her back, staring at the ceiling.
''He said it was a surprise.''
Erza and Levy glanced at each other before Erza started, a serious tone now dominating her voice.
''But you are careful, right?''
''Of course I am. But he is really not one of those guys.''
''Still. Don't do something you will regret later.''
Lucy looked at her two friends and saw the concern in their eyes. She was so happy that she had these two. They were her everything and they were always there for her when she needed it, even when she didn't need it.
They loved her more than anything and she loved them more than anything. They were her family.
''Thanks, guys. But I really am careful, so don't worry.''
Levy smiled and crawled over to take Lucy in for a hug.
''We just want you to be happy.''
The blonde smiled contently in Levy's hair and then Erza joined them.
''I know.''
''Do you already know what you're going to wear?''
Lucy pulled away fast, a pleading look on her face.
''No. That's why I need your help!''
-x-
''How about this one?''
Erza and Lucy shook their head in unison. Levy was holding up a summer dress, a bit fancier than other normal dresses. It was dark blue with a v-neck, showing off what Lucy had. It was not too long but also not to short, falling to her knees. But it just didn't seem right.
''Maybe it's just that it's a dress. How about I go for a jeans with a blouse or something?''
Erza considered that for a good minute, while Levy kept on rummaging through Lucy's closet and Lucy only set there.
At least she had already taken a shower. It was 5 pm by now.
The three had talked way to long and her shower had also taken it's time, not to forget that they were already thinking about her outfit for at least an hour.
The blonde sighed and went over to Levy.
She pulled out another dress since her two friends said that a dress would be for the best.
This one was wine red and had no straps. There was a belt made of rhinestones right under her chest, the rest was simple and it fell like the other one right above her knees.
Then she pulled out her black high heels and a black cardigan, a one that seemed a bit more of higher quality and threw all the things on the bed.
''I'm gonna wear that. End of story.''
Her two friends looked at what she just laid together and nodded satisfied. That would do, and they both knew just how great Lucy looked in the dress.
When she was dressed, Levy fixed her hair and a plaited ponytail and curled some loose strands next to her ear. Erza was responsible for the make-up, though this time Lucy said that she wanted a simple one, just some mascara and a bit lipstick.
''You look amazing.''
Lucy flushed a bit. The last time she took so long to get herself ready for a go out for dinner was the birthday of her cousin, three years ago.
And that was her cousin, not just some man she met a night before.
She sighed, looking at her two friends.
''Is it too much?''
''No.''
Erza almost screamed but then smiled.
''It's just perfect.''
''Thanks.''
It was half past 7 by now and Lucy was slowly getting nervous.
''We should probably go now.''
''Right.''
Levy grabbed her jacket and hugged the blonde tightly.
''Call us if anything happens.''
Lucy only nodded while she hugged Erza goodbye. She gave them both a warm smile, trying not to show them how nervous she was.
''Have fun!''
They both called from the stairs. Lucy stood there a bit longer inside of her door frame until their footsteps echoed in the floor and the main door fell back into the lock.
With a sigh, she looked over to his flat.
Was this really a good idea? She never thought about the fact that he could actually be some creep who wanted bad from her... But he really seemed to be nice, and caring, and so perfect.
Lucy wouldn't let this be destroyed by her stupid paranoia.
She went back inside and sat down on the couch, waiting for him. Half an hour to go. This would probably be the longest 30 minutes in her life.
-x-
Natsu was just fixing his jacket and wrapped his scarf around his neck, watching his reflexion in the mirror.
''Can I go like this, Happy?''
His cat jumped onto the couch and watched him, titling his head to the side and mewled once.
''Of course you would do that.''
Natsu chuckled to himself and walked over, stroking the cat's head.
''I'm gonna come home late, tonight.''
As if the cat understood, it pushed it's head further into Natsu's hand and purred satisfied.
Natsu had to admit that he was a bit nervous. He had never taken out a woman before, not once. Okay, he had some meetings with friends where a lot of girls had been as well, but then they were never really alone. Tonight it was just him and Lucy – and Lucy was amazing.
He bet that she had had a lot of dates, and also maybe some boyfriends.
The thought alone elicited something inside of him. He kinda didn't like the idea of some other guy having touched her. But what could he change if that really had been the case?
With one last look in the mirror, he left his flat.
In front of her door it took him three minutes to actually knock.
And when she opened he was taken back. She looked stunning. Like an angel. Her red dress was emphasizing her beautiful blond hair and her chocolate brown eyes in a way he had never seen before. Women really had some tricks with their clothing.
Lucy looked at him with a smile.
''Hey.''
''Hi...''
He more likely breathed out, what made her chuckle lightly.
So he also was nervous.
''You look amazing.''
Said like the most casual thing in the world but it still made Lucy's face go all read again.
''Thanks... You, too.''
She didn't know if he was thinking now that she only said that because he was complimenting her but she indeed liked his appearance very much.
He wore simple black trousers and a white shirt and a black, elegant jacket over it. And of course – his scarf.
She had to ask him later why he was wearing it all the time.
-x-
In the restaurant were a lot of people and it was so huge. Lucy didn't even know that a restaurant like this was so close by their flats.
The food had been amazing, a three-course menu. The blonde was still amazed that Natsu picked such a place for their date but it was a good choice.
One of the waiters came to their table and replenish the wince Natsu ordered at the very beginning.
The two had talked so much all the time about the stupidest things but also about some serious topics. Like the reason why he moved here.
His parents divorced and he had to live on his own. Soon after he didn't want to live in the same town where this memory was day by day present and decided to move and start a new life.
He hadn't talked about his mother but his father started to travel after the divorce and Natsu never heard something from him again.
Lucy felt stupid again fro bringing up such a topic but he said he had no problem talking about it.
''And your father gave you the scarf?''
Natsu had mentioned it in a subordinate sentence, fast and didn't go into detail but Lucy was curious about this piece of cloth.
The man opposite of her lifted his arm and rested his hand in the soft fabric.
''Yeah. I never take it off. Except when I'm working, the manager doesn't want it...''
It was true, when Lucy thought back he wasn't wearing it yesterday when he was working.
''It's suits you very well.''
Natsu's eyes found her's immediately and he returned her warm smile. She could understand him. Only that made his insides turn all warm.
They had been talking almost only about him the whole time. Now he also wanted to know some things.
''What about you? Have you always lived here?''
The slight glint of sadness in her eyes made Natsu regret what he just asked. Great, now he destroyed the whole evening.
''No, I moved here three years ago.''
His hand tightened around the glass. He should tell her that she didn't need to continue if it was to private, what it was – he could tell by her expression. What was he thinking? They only knew each other since one day and he already asked something like that. Although it actually was a harmless question, how could he have known that something bad happened in her past?
''My parents died during a car accident... That's when I moved here.''
''Uh... Lu-''
He stopped himself from saying something bold again. He never had it to talk about those things... But Lucy was there sitting in front of him, simply smiling what made it easier for him.
''I'm sorry.''
''Don't be.''
She paused for a moment and then looked back into his eyes.
''I learned to live with it somehow. So it's fine.''
Natsu's hand automatically reached out for her's on the table and he wrapped it tightly around it. Lucy flushed again. His hand was so warm, soft yet rough at the same time. The compassion in his eyes made her feel all warm inside and she knew one thing for sure now – She really wanted him.
That she would ever feel like that after one single day... It never crossed her mind but it happened and for some reason she welcomed this feeling, giving in to it completely.
They talked some more after Natsu paid everything. Lucy insisted to pay at least half of it but after he mostly forced her to not do so – since he invited her and this was a date – she obeyed.
Time flew by without them recognizing and soon one of the waiters came, informing them that they were about to close the restaurant.
When Natsu and Lucy checked they had to realize that it was already half past 1.
Both were content on the way back, the cold air feeling comfortable. It had been one of the most beautiful evenings in both their lives.
Lucy didn't want him to notice but the wine slowly took its effect on her. She suddenly fell into a fit of giggles and took his hand, turning them both in circles.
''Dance with me, Natsu!''
''Wha-? Now?''
''Yeah!''
Lucy stepped closer to him – their chests briefly touching – and then guided his one hand to her hip. She didn't had to do more since he already held her other hand outstretched next to their bodies.
''What about music?''
''We don't need music.''
Natsu breathed out an 'okay' before he slowly started swaying with her in the wind. He had never been a good dancer but he was able to master the basic steps of a slow waltz.
Lucy fully trusted him and let him guide her over the asphalt, her high heels always making a dull noise when she stepped back on the ground.
Natsu let go of her hip and pushed her back slightly, turning her one time and then pulled her back against him. And the woman couldn't do other than laugh. She was so happy, so at ease. It had been a longer time since she felt like this. Like nothing mattered except from this moment right now.
Nothing except from him and her, dancing on the streets.
Natsu stopped and only looked at her, how her rosy cheeks seemed to glow in the light of the street lamps, and how her lips slightly parted when he started to lean in.
The kiss was yet again different. The first one had been aggressive, demanding at some point – she blamed that on the alcohol – the second one had been tender and shy, the third one careful but still hungry and this one was warm and lovingly.
His one hand still rested at her waist, pulling her closer, his other one reached up to her head and ran his fingers through her golden locks. The pony tail was in the way though but he wouldn't destroy that piece of work since it really looked amazing.
She didn't fight it, didn't want to fight it. She wanted all of this.
How he was holding her, how her hands came up to rest at his shoulders, how their lips moved together. This was all she needed. And still she wanted more.
Desperately, she pushed her body more against his, her hands now finding his neck and hair. And he seemed to get the message. His hands tightened on her and he deepened the kiss by invading her mouth this time without asking for permission. But he didn't need permission.
They were both panting when they pulled away, only looking in each others eyes, before Lucy attacked him again without a second thought. So much for taking it slowly.
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In the elevator their make out session continued not caring if someone could enter the stupid thing. Natsu had pushed her up against the wall so tightly that she was almost suffocating, but it was in a good way. His hands had by now traveled everywhere on her body and she let him do so.
When the sound that they reached the third floor rang through the little cabin, they stopped for a moment until the door opened.
The whole floor was empty and dark. Lucy knew by now that they both would take the next step now, already, after one day. But she didn't fear it. He was so much of the right one that she wouldn't regret it.
With a shaking hand she fumbled with her door handle and cursed in annoyance that it wouldn't open. That Natsu stood behind her, his arms around her waist and his head at her neck, placing kisses here and there wasn't helping either.
Finally, after what seemed to be forever, the door opened and they both stumbled in, their lips in contact already again. Natsu pushed the door closed with his foot while they somehow managed to enter her apartment without falling over.
He had no idea if this was really the right thing to do but it didn't seem to him that she wanted to stop now and when he was honest... He couldn't lie now. He wanted this just as much as she wanted this.
He had never done that before. Sleeping with someone he barely knew... But when he thought about it again, it felt like he had known her for his entire life. Like she had always been a part of it. Like this had always been a part of it.
And Lucy was the same. She didn't had the slightest doubt anymore. This was what she wanted – and she wanted it with him.
And when they finally reached her bed, they both stopped thinking about anything because this was no mistake. It was the best thing they could have done.
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Nya, sorry for the end. Maybe, only if you want that, I'll write smut. But then it will be in the next chapter ;)
For now, I am really happy that I finished this chapter, my mom was so kind and brought my laptop to the hospital so I could write a bit. Seriously, it's so boring here. :P
I am already doing better again, and I hope that it'll stay that way for now :3
I also want to thank you again for all your support and get better wishes :))
Hope you liked this one, maybe I'm gonna start the last chapter in the evening, let's see what I can do ^^
Love ya:*
