Fated to Love You


notes: ok i'm sorry, i know author's notes can be really annoying but i just wanted to say that i actually love how this one turned out. not sure how i did from natsu's pov but i hope i did ok. thanks and enjoy! don't forget to request!


/i'm your fan

for BlueCross03


This is a dream. This is definitely a dream. This must be a dream.

I cannot believe I'm here right now.

Unable to control my jittery nerves, I bounce on my feet as I wait in line, clutching my favorite novel tightly to my side so it doesn't fall on the ground and get dirty.

"Calm down, Natsu," Levy laughs, poking me sharply in the side. It doesn't deter me.

"Mavis, Salamander, yer makin' me sick just lookin' at ya," Gajeel grumbles, turning away. "Why am I even here?"

"To keep me company, right?" Levy looks up at the heavily pierced man with wide, pleading eyes. "You wouldn't leave me alone with Natsu, would you? How can I have a proper conversation with him when he can't stop bouncing?"

I snicker as I watch Gajeel try and fail to resist the charm of her puppy dog eyes, his faint blush not escaping my notice. "You're so whipped, man," I guffaw, and then quickly dodge when he takes a swing at me.

"Shaddup," he growls, bristling, but he immediately calms down when Levy gently places a hand on his arm and asks him how his band is doing.

They're so head-over-heels for each other, I think fondly as their conversation becomes animated. Literally the only time Gajeel doesn't have a scowl on his face is when he's talking to Levy. They're so obvious that their constant denials of romantic feelings are killing all of our friends. Honestly, it's only a matter of time. Might as well let them go at their own pace.

I shrug and turn away from the happy not-couple, eyes lighting up and a grin spreading across my face when a bell jingles and the door to the book store finally opens. I'm not a big reader, but L. L. Heart writes the best stories. She's my favorite author - Levy's too, so I know I'm not reading trash - and even Happy (my cat) likes her stories (or he seems to, when I read aloud) so man, how lucky am I to be at this book signing right now?

I'm especially excited because L. L. Heart is so mysterious. She's never revealed her face to the public yet and this is her first book sign. I mean, I don't really care what she looks like but it's pretty cool to be one of the first fans to personally interact with her.

"Single file line, please," someone yells. He looks hassled; I assume he's one of the planners of the event. "Single file!"

I dutifully wait in line, book tucked safely under my arm, as I slowly inch closer to the door.

"I'm so excited!" Levy squeals from behind me and I can't shake my grin. "We're going to meet her in person! I've always wondered what she looks like! Oh, I bet she's gorgeous, I mean good writers are always gorgeous, and probably friendly too! I wish I could be her friend! I wonder what her real name is!"

I slowly tune Levy out as she rambles on. We're finally inside the store now and I'm just a few people from the front of the line and I can just catch a glimpse of her and -

Levy's right.

She's absolutely gorgeous.

Hair spun from pure gold, eyes the color of warm amber, dressed in the blue of the sky and - oh Mavis, her smile. Damn.

It's official: I'm ruined. She's officially ruined me for any other girl. I'm in love.

Gajeel chortles from behind me and I realize I accidentally spoke aloud. Trying not to allow my face to flush the same color as my hair, I turn and glare at him. "What? Just look at her!"

"Yeah, she's hot," he agrees.

Levy pouts and steps away from him.

"But not my type," he quickly adds, pulling her back to his side as casually as possible.

She tries to hide her smile. I roll my eyes.

"Get a room, you two." I grin when they both shoot me dark looks.

"I knew it! Didn't I say she would be gorgeous?" Levy jumps in excitement. "I bet she would be the perfect best friend!"

"Yeah," I say, not really paying attention as I stare at her. Mavis, she's so beautiful. I wonder if it would be too creepy if I just go up to her and ask her out.

Probably.

"So that's your type, eh, Natsu?" Levy says slyly.

I jerk out of my thoughts at her words. Mavis, I think my ears are blushing. I try to play dumb. "What? No!"

"Mm-hmm," she hums, clearly unconvinced.

"Ya gonna ask 'er out?" Gajeel grunts and I groan.

"No, she'd probably get creeped out." I sigh.

Levy tilts her head and taps her chin thoughtfully. "I don't know. She might be flattered. I mean, I would be. Well, as long as you're not too smooth, but you're Natsu so I don't think you have to worry."

"Hey!" I protest and Gajeel smirks.

She ignores me. "I mean, you're pretty cute and you're nice and sincere so, you know, as long as your feelings come across, you should be fine."

I think about it. "I don't know..."

"Well, make up your mind quick 'cause you're next!" She shoves me and I stumble forward to the table.

"Hi!" says the sweetest voice I've ever heard in my life and when I look up, there she is, beaming at me in all her glory. Her eyes flick to me hair and I can see the mirth bubbling up in them as she registers the color pink.

Oh Mavis, I'm dying. This girl is killing me, she's too perfect and there's no way she would go out with me, I'm so not asking her -

"Would you like to get coffee with me?" I blurt out even as my mind is screaming, "HOE DON'T DO IT!"

She stiffens and stares at me wordlessly. The smile is gone from her face and I don't blame her at all.

I'm such a creeper.

"I mean - sorry, I didn't - just - please, forget I said anything," I mumble, unable to meet her eyes. I fumble with my book and meekly hand it to her. "Sorry, I'm just such a huge fan and I've never seen your face before, I mean no one has, and I was nervous and you're beautiful and I'm just gonna shut up now."

She giggles and slides the book back to me. I look up at the sound and note that her cheeks are adorably pink. "Thank you," she says shyly. "I'm flattered."

Note to self: Levy is always right.

I don't want to go yet. No, I need more time with this angel! "I'm Natsu," my mouth moves without my brain telling it to again.

"It's nice to meet you, Natsu," she says softly and I swear, my name sounds heavenly when she says it. "I'm Lucy."

"Lucy," I repeat, slowly smiling. "Thanks."

"Hurry up, Natsu!" Levy whines impatiently and all but shoves me out of the way. I'm too much in La-la Land to notice.

Lucy.

I shoot one last look at the love of my life - oh Mavis, help, she's laughing at something Levy said, laughing - before scurrying away and quickly opening the book to find her signature, along with a short note.

To "Just Such a Huge Fan":

I'll be done by five. Can we get dinner instead?

XXX-XXX-XXXX

Lucy Heartphilia


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