A/N: Here's the next chapter! Enjoy!


Lucy's P.O.V.

I was pulled from my slumber by something soft tickling my neck. It was annoying at first, but at the same time the warmth coming from it was soothing. It reminded me of my dragon boy.

'Wait, did I just say my dragon boy?' I thought to myself.

The thing that was tickling my neck was getting really bothersome, so I decided it was time to open my eyes and make it stop. What I did not expect to find a certain pink haired dragon slayer snoozing on my shoulder. I was sure that he had been laying in my lap when I drifted off earlier.

"Holy crap! You scared me Natsu!" I yelled from the surprise, trying to divert attention from my growing blush.


Natsu's P.O.V.

I love surprising her; she always had the cutest reaction. That is unless I get her 'Lucy Kick', man those things hurt. I played it as if I had just woken, throwing in a yawn for good measure. Her whole face was almost completely red, I gave myself a mental pat on the back and my inner Natsu smirking like the devil I knew I could be.

'She's so cute when she makes that face.' Suddenly I was thrown backward, the back of my head hitting the window. 'Ah, I guess the jigs up, time to go back to ignorant sleepy mode.'

"Huh? Are we home yet?" I blinked my eyes as I rubbed the bump on the back of my head.

"We have about one more minute." She looked at me, her flushed cheeks calming into a softer shade of pink. I could still hear her heart racing though, and knew the pain had been worth it.

The train shifted, possibly going around a curve and my face turned green.

"I don't think I'll make it." I said, my motion sickness coming back.


Lucy's P.O.V.

That man is lucky that I love him, if it had been anyone else I would have made them sit in a different seat; and add another 'Lucy Kick' for good measure. On top of that Happy had started in on his bit again. He wouldn't stop saying, "You liiiiiiiike each other." It was true, but embarrassing. I glared at the feline, willing all his blue fur to fall out, but nothing happened.

"Hey, are you okay Luce? You seem kinda mad or somethin'. Did I do something to make you mad?" Natsu asked me, the picture of innocence.

"No, you didn't do anything wrong," I replied. 'I just wish you'd stop doing things that make me feel like maybe you love me too.' I wanted to say, but settled for something else. "I'm gonna go home and wash up, I feel gross." With that, I headed home. Natsu waved me off, letting me know that he'd meet me at the Guild later.

When I walked into my apartment, I decided I would write a letter to my mother. Maybe that would help me work through this.

I sat down at the desk and grabbed a clean sheet of paper and my favorite writing instrument. I took a deep breath and committed my thoughts to paper.

Dear Mom,

I miss you sooooo much. I wish you were still here with me. Anyways, me and Natsu, the pink haired boy I always talk about, went on another mission today. Like always he destroyed half the town. How on earth did I fall in love with this dunce? I know he isn't really and idiot, he's smart, and he's always the optimistic person in the team. I just wish he would just use his brain, maybe then I could earn enough money for rent. Oh! I almost forgot that my birthday is in two days. I haven't told anyone when my birthday is yet though, I still can't celebrate it. It just brings up too many sad memories. I know if you were here you would tell me that I shouldn't think like that, and that I should enjoy my birthday with my friends and family, but I'm just not ready, maybe in a couple more years.

Love, Your Daughter,

Lucy Heartfillia

'Finished, now I can take a nice long bath. I'll go visit everyone at the guild when I'm done.'


Natsu's P.O.V.

'Why isn't she here yet?!' I was beginning to panic. 'What if she was kidnapped, or something worse? I should go check on her...'

"Are you okay Natsu?" I heard a familiar voice ask. I turned my head to see Mirajane smiling as she leaned against the counter in front of me. She had always been able to detect when I was distressed, so I wasn't surprised to see her there.

"Naw, I'm fine; just thinking." There was a gasp heard throughout the guild. I was about to yell at my "friends" for making fun of me when I felt her presence behind me. 'It's about time.'

"Since when do you think about anything?" She was giggling, covering her mouth with her hand to quiet the sound.

"Hey, I have a brain you know. I'm not dumb, Luce." She was finally here, what took her so long. Then I noticed how her scent had gotten stronger. 'Ohhhh,' I thought, 'So she was taking a bath.'

"I could prove that wrong." I hate that voice, why the hell did he have to interrupt us anyway? What made him think it was ok to sit next to us anyway?

"Oh yeah, ice princess, how?!" I yelled at Gray, getting in his face.

"You want to go, flame brain?!" He yelled right back.

"Bring it on, stripper."

"Gray your clothes." Mira pointed out with a giggle.

"Oh Shit!" Gray shouted, realizing his clothes were gone. "Where'd they go this time?"

"KNOCK IT OFF YOU TWO!"

The guild froze. No one moved a muscle; no one made a sound, except Mira.

"How was your mission, were you successful?" She asked the mighty Erza, going about her chores as if nothing had changed.

"Yes I was, thanks for asking."

"Hey Erza, how are you?" Lucy asked.

"Very good, thanks. How about your mission, how did it go?"

"GRE..." I started, but then I saw Lucy sweatdrop.

"Natsu destroyed half the town again, and we had to pay for the repairs with the reward money. Now I don't have enough for rent. I'm doomed, and rent is due in two days, two days! I didn't want to have to go on another job." Lucy whined. 'Something wasn't completely right about the way Lucy was reacting, and why did she say that twice. Something's fishy, and I'm going to get to the bottom of it.'


A/N: Hey guys! Thanks for reading my story! This is my first ever fanfic... Just so you know, these chapters are coming out quickly only on the fact that they had already been written, and they just had to be revised... So future chapters will be more spread out... IM ONLY IN EIGHTH GRADE GUYS! THERES ONLY SOUCH ONE PERSON CAN DO AT A TIME! Lol, kidding, but again, thanks!