GAAH WHY IS IT SO COLD?! Lucy quickly pulled the blankets around herself. She looked around the room to see that her window was cracked open. Damn it, why do I always forget to close that thing she thought as she reached over to close it and slammed it shut which jolted her out of her sleep even further.
She grabbed the clock and adjusted it into the light where she could properly see the hands.
7:30? She grumbled to herself. She turned to look outside, the sky was still dark with tints of orange in the horizon. She stayed there for a moment mesmerized at how the city sparkled even with hardly any light.
I might as well get up, maybe I can get to the guild early to look at the jobs. She hopped out of bed and hobbled towards the bathroom. She turned on the light which darkened her vision for a quick moment.
She hummed softly and let her hair fall over her shoulders as she gently brushed it out and put it back into a messy bun. She looked at herself in the mirror tilting her head slightly and pursing her lips.
It ll have to do, I don t want to bother with anything fancy today she mumbled to herself. She threw on something especially warm for today because she knew Natsu hadn t slept over so she would be walking to the guild alone.
Lucy walked toward the kitchen to quickly get something to eat. The sun begun to rise and light was slowly pouring into the house filling it with slightly more warmth then before. But it was still missing something and Lucy knew exactly what it was. Natsu and Happy weren t here.
She had grown accustom to the sound of them rustling around in the other room or jumping on her bed wanting her to wake up when she would sleep in. Whenever they stayed home the apartment always felt less like home even if they were bothersome sometimes. I wonder how its going to be at the guild today, will it be different between Lisanna and I. I know she said she was okay with it and encouraged me and all but still . Lucy trailed off in her thoughts before she begun to make herself something to eat.
She paced around her kitchen for a while before deciding to just get some cereal. She sat down at the counter ALONE. AARRGGG I m so bored. There s no one to talk to!
Lucy shoved her breakfast down to get to the guild as soon as she could. By the time she was ready to leave the sun was up in the sky partly visible from the light snow falling. She checked the clock in the kitchen Hmmm 8:30? Maybe I can walk around town for a bit before I go to the guild since its still quite early .
She threw her scarf around her neck and slipped on her jacket and begun to head out. The temperature seemed as if it was dropping lower and lower by the day. She walked for a while admiring how beautiful the city was in the winter. But her mind wandered elsewhere and before she knew it, she begun to think of Lisanna again.
It just hurt me when I saw her face after Natsu and I had kissed she begun to think to herself she smiled, but it was obviously forced. I could see it in her eyes she still loves him UGH Lucy let out a sigh why am I doing this to myself. Why am I making myself feel bad for liking Natsu as more then just a friend. Its not like I stole him from her or anything. I have to stop with all this non-sense. Of course I feel bad knowing how she feels about him but I cant let that just run my life. Lucy stopped her train of thought when she felt a snow ball hit her back.
Gah Lucy turned herself to see a familiar rosy hair boy and his blue companion waving at her. She smiled and waved back humph speak of the devil. Natsu practically ran into her arms as if he hadn t seen her in years Sending her back slightly. She laughed and hugged him back tightly. She immediately felt warmer in his arms and in his company. They pulled apart when they heard Happy s OOOooOoOOOooOOOOoooOOooO
Morning Luce he said giving her his traditional canine smiles as he took her hand bringing a blush to her face.
Oh, morning She said slightly dazed by their entwined fingers. She still couldn t believe they were a couple. Natsu is about the least romantic guy you can find. And now he s hugging me and holding my hand
So what did you guys want today? Natsu asked looking back and forth between Happy and Lucy.
Hmm Lucy lifter her index finger and slightly tapped her lower lip.
FISHING! Happy cut in excitingly flying around the two of them
Happy, Lucy put her hand to her forehead and let out a laugh Its probably minus 15 at least out here and you want to go fishing .
Aye! He cheered. Ice fishing
Yeah great idea happy, lets get our fishing rods Natsu exclaimed back in excitement as he begun to head in the opposite direction dragging Lucy behind him.
W-what! Hey I never agreed to this! And I need to go to the guild to find some jobs Lucy started trying to get out of the dragon slayor s grip on her hand.
Come on Luce it ll be fun and we wont stay too long. Natsu answered with a wide smile.
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Lucy put her knees up to her chest and shivered as another gust of wind blew towards her. Her light hair fell in front of her eyes darkening her vision. She was too cold and too lazy to brush it aside.
C-c-come I-ice fishing they s-said, it ll be fun Lucy mumbled to herself in annoyance. I-i feel like I m going t-to freeze to d-death out h-here. she continued with a shacky voice from the cold. she rested her head on her knees and closed her eyes. She had given up on fishing about a half an hour into it from her hands going completely numb.
She could hear Natsu and Happy still chattering about two feet in front of her. She paid no attention to their conversation. She was too distracted by the low temperature. UUGGHHH cant we just go to the guild its FREEZING how are they not cold yet..
M-maybe I should take a walk or s-something She murmured to herself. Her voice was muffled by her scarf. She unwillingly unlatched her hands from her knees and pushed herself off the blanket of snow. As she got up she felt slightly light headed and tired from being out here so long.
Lucy groaned Okay maybe it wasn t the b-best idea to s-stand up she mumbled again holding her hand to her head. She plopped down on the snow.
Natsu turned his head at the sound of her dropping into the snow to make sure everything was okay.
You alright Luce? He asked softly. She could hardly make out his voice between the winds wanna come over? he continued, reaching out his free hand towards her.
Lucy gave him a weak smile and scotched forward towards him grabbing his hand. Her cold hand against his slightly shocked him. Hey! If you were cold then why didn t you say anything Natsu questioned her with a tone of guilt as he put his free arm tightly around her.
I didn t w-want to be a b-bother She mumbled softly her voice still shaky from the temperature. She was practically sitting on his lap now.
Natsu let out a weak laugh Oh yes, I hate being able to hold you when your cold The fire dragon slayer said sarcastically and smiled at her.
Y-you know w-what I meant She was shaking slightly less from Natsu s warmth. Suddenly she felt like leaving a lot less.
Happy was still chattering unaware of any of his surrounding or the fact that Natsu wasn t listening. He watches as Lucy s stray hairs fluttered in the icy wind. Geez when did I get so mushy . He thought to himself. Hmph whatever he pulled her closer and brushed his lips against her cheek making a blush creep up on her.
You llllllllike her Happy cheered noticing Natsu and putting down his fishing pole. He begun to fly around their heads.
Stop that! Natsu shot back jokingly.
Hey! Lucy started with a smile Aren t you suppose to say something romantic when he says that. And brush the hair out of my eyes She continued saying each word dramatically and flipping her bangs away from her face and then we look out into the sunset together She finished turning herself around to directly face the rosy haired fire mage.
With that Natsu burst into laughter I think you read to many romance novels Luce Aye Happy said in response
Fine then, if you don t want to be romantic I take my kiss back Lucy said with a sly look
W-what! You cant take a kiss back Natsu exclaimed. Lucy shrugged in response and he could hear Happy s booming laughter in the background
Well then fine, you can have it back Natsu said. He crashed his lips onto hers and ran his fingers quickly through her hair.
They pulled apart with their lips still inches apart Hmph I don t think I want it anymore, you keep it Lucy smirked and pushed her lips against his for another kiss. He laughed against her mouth and snaked his hand around her waist pulling her deeper into the kiss. Realizing Happy was still there Lucy pulled away before the little blue cat could make fun of them further then he already does.
Hey wait, I m romantic Natsu defended himself
Oh yeah and how is that Lucy teased him poking a finger at his chest.
I carried you, like 3 times Natsu chimed.
Aye, and your like half a ton! Happy cut in continuing to fly around their heads again.
HEY! Stop measuring me in TONS! Lucy snapped jokingly giving Happy an evil eye
So am I romantic or what? Natsu asked playfully
Oh yeah because this is what all the couple do these days, they go out ice fishing Lucy crossed her arms along with a sly smile.
Hey! Ice fishing is He rubbed the back of his neck romantic He continued with his eyes flickering between hers and the ground
Lucy laughed sweetly and took his hand and lightly kissed his cheek Now, did I fall for the romantic Natsu or the Natsu who goes fishing all year around, eats all the food in my cupboard after breaking into my house with his cat and is constantly stealing my bed? She asked knowingly trying to hide her slight blush.
Natsu s smile grew wider as he squeezed Lucy s hand in acknowledgement as his cheeks also begun to turn pink. She sat down beside Natsu again sliding her hand around his waist and pulling herself closer making the rosy haired boy s blush deepen further.
He placed his arm back over her shoulders that had been lightly dusted with snow as she leaned her head against his shoulder. He played with some of her golden hair by twisting it between two of his fingers continuously.
Happy yawned slightly Ok lets go back He started nonchalantly while stretching his tiny bleu arms.
You want to go back now!? Lucy started tightening her grip on Natsu and hiding part of her face in his scarf like it would prevent them from leaving. Natsu chuckled at Lucy s actions and the fact that she didn t want to come here in the first place and now she dislikes the thought of leaving.
I thought you didn t want to come in the first place because you wanted to take a job at the guild Happy asked suspiciously.
Well umm Lucy tried to think of an excuse I guess that taking a day off wouldn t hurt anyone Lucy finished unsure of her answer.
MEANWHILE AT THE GUILD -
The guild was mostly empty with the exception of Lisanna Mirajane and several others. It seems most people have also used Lucy s excuse and have taken the day off.
Lisanna sat at the bar most of the day making small talk with her sister and staring off into space.
So Mira-nee Lisanna started not knowing how to ask this question that had been on her mind all day Do you think Natsu and Lucy will last She asked keeping her eyes fixated on several drops of water on the bar table.
What do you mean by that Mirajane asked innocently trying to make eye contact with the other blue eyed girl.
As a couple She continued, twirling the drops of water under her fingers making tiny circles of the table.
Mirajane gave her a concerned look Do you still have feelings for Natsu She asked turning from their previous conversation.
W-what! Of course not Lisanna spat out as her cheeks begun to heat up.
Don t lie to me Lisanna Mirajane said seriously but with hints of her usual sweet tone that she couldn t shake off.
I m not lying! The younger girl continued trying to convince her older and wiser sister.
Your cheeks are bright red Mirajane pushed putting her hand on the bar and trying to get a better look at her.
Lisanna sputtered for an answer only embarrassing her further and helping prove Mirajane s point. She took a deep breath and continued to look down at her hands I just thought that when I came back from Edolas we would have ended up together because of all that happened before. I thought I would be able to just come back and everything would be perfect. But when I saw the way he looked at Lucy and how he always acted around her ..A-and I wanted to tell myself it was my imagination but I would just be telling myself lies Lisanna whispered giving up from her sister s consistence.
Mirajane gave the other blue eyed girl a saddened look Why would you tell Lucy that Natsu liked her if you still had feelings for him She asked.
Lisanna finally looked up at her sister How did you hear that? Lisanna asked but soon realizing it was useless, Mirajane hears everything that happens in this guild. Because I don t want to be the kind of person that will push the two apart for my own happiness. Even if it is the easier thing to do
That was very big of you Mirajane smiled at her sister pushing the bangs from her face and putting a hand on her shoulder reassuringly.
Thanks Mira-nee Lisanna said with a small voice I think I m going to go for a walk Lisanna mumbled starting to get up to get away from this conversation.
Okay, take your time Lisanna The older girl whispered as she picked up a rag and begun to wipe down the bar again.
Lisanna walked out of the guild when realizing it was much colder then she had dressed for. She ignored it and kept walking in no particular direction. She dragged her feet behind her with the image of the rosy haired mage in her mind.
Why everywhere I go I have to see them together Lisanna mumbled under her breath sadly First at the festival, then I m basically two feet away when they started making out at the guild celebration Her tone begun to turn to anger He should have known how I felt. wasn t it obvious? he s so damn dense. Do I have to make a sign saying I LOVE YOU NATSU to get him to notice me She exhaled deeply kicking a small ball of ice.
The snow begun to thicken as she reached a path to the forest near the guild.
But I lost my chance didn t I? she whispered to herself again knowing the answer. I couldn t tell him how I feel now. He s with Lucy now it would just mess things up between all of us She continued to walk along the edge of the forest. But I don t want to end up wondering what might of happened she continued to mumble to herself.
Before she noticed where she was going she subconsciously ended up walking towards where Natsu, Happy and her used to go fishing when they were kids. Also the place where Natsu, Lucy and Happy are at the moment.
She almost jumped when she heard a booming laugh coming from the direction she was heading. Natsu? she muttered. She picked up her pace slightly heading towards the path she used to always go down. Maybe I can spend some time with Natsu, just like the old days Her spirits begun to lift as she drew closer to the sound of his voice.
As she came through the small clearing of tree s her hopes sank when she saw Natsu pull a familiar blonde haired girl to meet his lips again. She moved her hands up his chest and around his neck while running her fingers through his rose coloured hair.
Lisanna felt like someone had ripped her heart out. She started to step back into the forest but her attempt of escape was futile when happy turned and saw her figure in the corner of his eye.
Lisanna! Happy shouted cheerfully
Crap Lisanna whispered quickly as her eyes darted between him and the couple that have just pulled away from each other to look in the direction that Happy was shouting to.
Hi Happy Lisanna tried to make her voice sound positive while waving.
Hey Lisanna! Natsu exclaimed while waving excitingly along with Lucy who was furiously blushing from being caught together with Natsu in front of her. Who she was sure that she still had feeling for him.
She started to make her way over to the three of them, dreading their time that they will be spending together. She took a seat beside Happy to avoid the couple as much as she could
So, what are you doing out here Lisanna? Happy asked still exited from seeing her like he hadn t talked to her in ages.
I was just taking a walk and ended up here Lisanna answered which was mostly truthful while trying to fake a smile.
That s weird, because we just bumped in to each other the other day too Natsu started, not taking his arm from Lucy s shoulder which wasn t making it any easier for the blue eyed girl.
Natsu and Happy tried to start a conversation several times but the white haired girl brushed them off. For most of the time she was there, they were in an uncomfortable silence.
Lisanna bit her lip trying to think of something that could get her out of having to stay there for much longer Oh yeah it is well um I should probably be going Mira-nee is waiting for me at the guild She lied trying to get as far away from the two as she could.
Oh ok, see you later Lisanna Happy mumbled sadly.
As she started to walk away Natsu watched until she was out of earshot. Do you think Lisanna is mad at us? The rosy haired boy started, looking down.
No, she s not mad she s probably just in a bad mood or something Lucy started knowing the real reason of why Lisanna was uncomfortable.
Lucy still didn t want to be the person to say anything. It wasn t her right to even if she wanted to tell them about Lisanna s feelings for Natsu. Lisanna had to do that herself. Or chose if she was ever going to be able to tell him.
But for now being Natsu s friend was enough for Lisanna because she knew that the relationship with he had with Lucy even when they were only friends was too strong for anyone to just break apart.
The end
Cue the emotional music and fireworks TAADAAAA. Okay so that is it for my first fanfic. I made a lot of kiss scenes because I think that Natsu and Lucy would be the kind of couple that make out at basically any chance they get hahaha ;) But I will defiantly make a sequel that will include something along the lines of being at a beach and Lisanna is ..well I m not sure what exactly I m going to do with her yet but we ll just have to see.
But thanks for reading and all the awesome reviews :D