I do not own Fairy Tail.

Okay, so this is where I am stopping this story. I think three chapters are enough for a short story. This chapter might be a pretty long one though, I am going to write a lot of stuff in it. But be warned, this is why they story is rated M. I hope you enjoy. In case anyone is wondering where happy is, he is on a mission with patherlily, charle, and wendy. I didn't mention it in the story but there you are.

Natsu and Gajeel made their way down the street towards their guild. It was starting to get dark outside and the lights from inside their second home were lighting up the hall. Gajeel gave Natsu a pat on the back and a smiled before walking into the place first. Natsu just stood there frozen. He didn't know what he was going to do. He knew she was just on the other side of the door, but it wasn't like she was waiting for him. He took a deep breath and opened the over sized door.

He instantly saw the object of his affection, laughing it up with her friends Levy and Erza. Gray was sitting on the other side of the table, nursing a sore lip. He didn't know who punched him, but he really hoped it had been Lucy. She had grown so much since the day he found her. She wanted so badly to become a Fairy Tail wizard. Not just anyone could get into Fairy Tail, but he knew the second he saw her that she would fit right in. Now here she sat, strong and beautiful. She was ranked up there as one of the best in the guild, teamed with the strong and the best. His heart soared to see her so happy.

As soon as he walked into the guild all on eyes were on him. He could tell even though they were trying to be subtle about it. Most just turned their gazes towards him, while very few actually turned their heads. It was strange to have so many people notice his entrance. He had been around so long that it was nothing for him to come in at any time of day. He walked in further and noticed Erza and Levy look up at him, smiles spreading across their faces. He didn't understand what was going on. Lucy soon noticed that their sights were set on someone behind her, so she turned to face him. She had a quizzed look on her face, as if she too didn't understand what all the attention on Natsu was about. Lucy stood and ran over to him.

"Natsu! Why didn't you mention your birthday is tomorrow? And what the hell happened to your face? You and Gajeel didn't get into a fight did you?"

"O yeah, sorry. We didn't plan it, but you know how it goes. Two dragon slayers can't be in the same room as each other without taking a swing or two."

"Now I know that is a lie. You get along with Wendy just fine."

"She is twelve. Plus, she doesn't piss me off every chance she gets."

"Whatever. Come on, let's get you cleaned up."

"Huh?"

Before he knew it he was being dragged out of the guild hall and into the street. As soon as he got his bearings he started to walk on his own. Lucy still held onto his hand as they walked. This was going smoother than he thought it would. But he had to remind himself that she was only going to dress his wounds, not his soul.

"Lucy, were are you taking me?"

"To my place. I've got some bandages in the bathroom for your head. In case you didn't notice, you are bleeding."

"Oh, uh, no, I didn't notice. Thanks."

"No problem. Plus, we have to discuss what you want for your birthday!"

"I don't want anything."

"Aw, come on! You always insist on getting me a present. The least I could do is get you a present this year. I never knew when your birthday was before."

"Speaking of that, how did you find out?"

"Levy told me. Said it was a pretty important birthday for a dragon slayer. I asked her why, but she said she couldn't tell me. She said you could fill me in. Hell, even Erza tried to get the reason out of her. She shut up real tight. Do you have any idea what she was talking about?"

"Uh, well, dammit."

"What's wrong?"

"Yeah, I know what she was talking about."

"Well? Tell me. "

"I don't think you want to know."

"What could be so bad that you can't tell me? Levy seemed really excited about it. "

"I'm sure she was."

They walked a few more blocks without any words. Natsu just didn't know what to say. He didn't know how to come out and tell her. Should he start with the situation he was in? Or maybe he should confess that he loved her first? Yeah, that sounded like the better route. But what if she thought he only said that so that he could get her in bed? Dammit! This night was going to be a nightmare.

"So, what were you and Gajeel doing when he sucker punched you?" Lucy asked.

"How do you know he sucker punched me?"

"I saw you today. You were very down. I don't think you had it in you to start a fight, even if you wanted to."

"Man, you are perceptive. You want the truth?"

"Well of course I want the truth."

"He was telling my why my twenty-first birthday was so special." Natsu enunciated special like a whinny school girl.

"Seriously? You mean you didn't know anything till he told you? Then how did Levy know?"

"Lucy, I have a lot to tell you."

Natsu and Lucy made their way up to her bathroom. Lucy proceeded to get the items she needed to properly bandage his head. Natsu took a seat in the desk chair in her bedroom. He had to mentally prepare himself for the bombshell he was about to drop on Lucy.

"Okay, I'll bandage and you talk."

"Well, where do you want me to start?"

"Where do you think is appropriate?"

"Hm. I guess I'll mention why Levy is so well informed. She knows tomorrow is special because Gajeel turned twenty-one last year."

"Oh. Okay. But why would Levy…"

"Lucy, she is your best friend. Are you seriously telling me you don't know she and Gajeel are dating?"

"What?!"

"Yeah, I didn't know till tonight either. Kind of a shocker if I do say so myself."

"You have got to be kidding me. He is so big. And she is so tiny."

"I'm pretty sure they couldn't help it. Apparently they are soul mates."

"Well that is a little lovey-dovey."

"Not how Gajeel told me. Apparently soul mates exist for dragon slayers. It's part of the animal instinct."

"Wow. Damn. I guess I feel good for Levy. Having found a real soul mate, and in someone as strong as Gajeel. I'm kinda jelous."

"Why?"

"Well, it would be nice to know that the person you are with is tied to you from some unseen force. It's really romantic."

"Yeah, romantic."

"What's got you so down Natsu."

Natsu rolled his eyes under his lids. He was so scared about the conversation he was about to have with this woman. She thought it was romantic? How could being tied to a monster be romantic? He was disgusted with himself for even thinking about it.

"Natsu! Are you okay? You are burning up!"

Natsu opened his eyes and realized he was losing control again. He looked straight at Lucy and instantly calmed down. She was like a drug that washed away the heat and pain. He had to have her. He just prayed to whatever god there may be that she wanted the same thing.

"Lucy, this is going to be the hardest thing I have ever done, so please listen to me. Let me finish what I have to say before you react. Okay?"

Lucy dropped her hand from his head and looked at him with all seriousness. She could see in his eyes the pain this thought was causing him, it mirrored in her own eyes.

"Okay. Just get it off your chest Natsu."

"Gajeel turned twenty-one last year, and that is when he figured out he needed Levy."

"He needed…"

"Please Lucy."

"Oh, sorry."

"Yes, he needed her. Apparently when a human dragon slayer turns twenty-one their powers become too hard to handle. Just like what you just saw, I almost set off flames without trying. It's been going on for a few weeks now, but I can say I have been feeling the effects for around a year."

"Oh god Natsu! Why did you tell me earlier?"

"I didn't know that there was anything to really worry about."

"Is there anything I can do?"

"That is where this gets complicated. You see, Gajeel needed Levy because they are soul mates. Just her presences makes it easier for Gajeel to control himself. She has a calming effect on him. Probably from the love they share. You see, uh, well…"

Lucy looked at him with confusion for a while. Suddenly it occurred to her what he was saying. Her eyes widened with her discovered knowledge.

"Wait, are you saying that I have that effect on you?"

"Yes Luce. You do. Didn't you notice it today?"

"Huh?"

"When I was about to fight Gray, you put your hand on me. I lost all interest in the fight. My only thought was on you."

Lucy went from being on her knees to sitting on her bottom. She had a look of bewilderment on her face. She stared right at Natsu, but it was as if she couldn't see him. Natsu just sat there, looking right back at her. The silence stretched on for a few minutes before she was able to speak.

"So, I'm your soul mate, is that what you are saying?"

"Yeah, sorry."

"Why are you sorry?"

"Because, it's not like you got the choice in this situation. I fell in love with you and you didn't have a say in it."

"Fell, in, love?"

"Yeah."

"Oh Natsu."

Lucy started crying right there. Her hands were in her face as she tried to hide the tears. Natsu immediately left the chair and knelt in front of the blonde, hugging her close to him. He kept with a string of apologies as she cried.

"Natsu, why do you keep saying you're sorry?"

"Because I am. I hate that I hurt you like this."

"You haven't hurt me Natsu."

He sat up with her comment. She wiped the last of her tears from her face and looked at him. Her eyes were puffy and she had a small smile on her face.

"Natsu, I'm crying because this is a lot to take in. But I am not hurt, in fact, I am happy. I have been thinking about you a lot recently too. I never let my imagination get too wild though. I wasn't sure how you felt about me, and I didn't want to get my hopes up."

Natsu returned her smile and resumed hugging her. She cried some more, but the sobs sounded more joyous than heartbroken. He was content to keep her there in his arms for the rest of the night when it occurred to him what exactly had to be done.

"Uh, Lucy. There is one more thing."

"Yeah?"

"You see, well, from what Gajeel told me, uh,"

"You can tell me."

"Well, in order to insure that I don't lose control of my fire magic, I have to make love to you."

"What?!"

Lucy was standing now. A shocked look spread across her features and she used her hands to cover her chest.

"I'm sorry. That came out why more blunt than it needed to. You see, I am bursting with magic energy and I have to let it out. I can either turn into a living fireball or well, I think you know the other option."

"Sorry about my reaction. That was just so sudden." Luce said as she sat down on her bed. "So you are telling me that I get a soul mate and loss my virginity all in the same night?"

"If it's any consolation, the same things are happening to me."

"You're a virgin?"

"Yep. Never met a girl I wanted like that. That was until you came along."

"Well, that does make me feel better. But I still don't know how to go about this. I mean, sure I have read it in books. But that is nothing compared to real life."

Natsu sat down next to her on the bed. He wasn't sure either how to do this. He decided to go with his gut and turned to the blonde. He grabbed her chin with his hand and brought it closer to him. She willingly complied and the lips met. She was extremely soft, like silk if he had to compare. Their kiss stayed for only mere seconds, though it felt like hours. When breathing was something they couldn't ignore anymore they parted, only to look deep into each other eyes.

"Your lips, they are very warm Natsu."

Dammit, he was hoping that wouldn't happen. He was prepared for her to run away when she grabbed his face and brought it back to hers.

"I like the warmth." She said between the kisses. This turned Natsu on more than even he could expect. He went full force into the kiss, eventually opening his mouth for her. She quickly got the hint and opened her own. Nastu slid his tongue into hers ever so slightly. She tasted wonderful. He guessed she had apple juice for dinner because he could taste sweet sugar on her. He got up from his sitting position and put on knee on the bed, never breaking contact. His hands were securely on her checks as he pushed her down on the mattress. He had slept there many nights, sometimes even when her in the bed with him. Usually she had no clue he was there. This night it was all too evident that they were together.

Once she was laying on her back Natsu pulled away. She was so beautiful that he couldn't contain himself. He lowered his mouth back to her lips, but only gave a soft kiss before moving to her neck. She arched her head back so as to give him more room to kiss, to which he greatly appreciated. As he was kissing her neck his hands felt along the sides of her body. They came to rest on her top shirt button. He quickly undid it and proceeded to the next one. This shirt had around six buttons, but Natsu was able to undo them all with haste. He lifted his lips from her neck and asked her if this was alright. She nodded in agreement and let Natsu spread her shirt open. She didn't have a bra on underneath (most likely she couldn't find one in her size,) so Natsu got the full picture immediately. She was beautiful.

He put his arm around her back and helped her to sit so that her shirt could come all the way off. While in the sitting position she took advantage and slipped Natsu's vest off. He was bare-chested except for his scarf. Normally the boy never took it off, but he knew that if she was going to show him her body he was going to do the same. He unwrapped his scarf and laid it down gently on the floor next to the bed. She looked up at him with surprise, but he assured her that it was alright. He punctuated his resolve by kissing her on the mouth once again, and he didn't stop. His hands traced every inch of her face and hers memorized his abdominal muscles. Both were bucking each other with the sensual touches they were causing until Lucy spoke.

"Natsu, your fingers."

"What about them?"

"They are warm."

"Oh. Sorry."

"No, don't be. I like it."

Another shockwave racked through Natsu's body as she said the words. He was about to tear the rest of her clothes off when an idea came to him. He moved to the side of her, granting a moan from the female. Natsu just laughed as he rested his hand on her stomach. He asked her if she liked it. When she responded, he turned the heat up just a bit. His fingers were warm enough to equal a hot springs bath. She moaned loudly at this. He started to massage her stomach and her breast with one hand as he removed her skirt and panties. As he grabbed her underwear he noticed that they were soaked to the bone. He brought is hand to his nose and smelled. His animal instincts kicked in as he recognized the scent. It was of a woman who was begging a male to enter her. He had to use a lot of restraint to keep himself there. His arousal was protesting against his underwear. It was red hot and throbbing to get some action. He told it to just hang on and wait. He was going to make this good for her too.

As soon as Natsu sense she had gotten used to the temperature of his hands, he turned up the heat again. Now they equaled the burning sting of candle wax. He wanted to see just how far she loved his fire. He brought just one finger down to her torso. She instantly bucked at the touch and arched her back. She screamed his name with the movement. He pulled his hand away from her stomach, afraid he might have hurt her. She looked at him with a painful longing in her eyes, "More."

Natsu understood and brought finger back to her stomach. This time he touched her and made a line from under her breast to the top of her slit. She bucked wildly to the hot touch. He could tell she was enjoying every moment of it. Her hands balled up the sheets and her face was contorted. His name left her lips with every touch. He played with her nipples with his superheated fingers, and if he didn't know any better he would think she had an orgasm right then and there. She was nearly begging when he put his hand between her legs. She shrieked and jumped, unable to hold herself down. Natsu took his cooled hand and held her stomach down while his fired up hand went to work. He noticed when he touched a certain spot that she whimpered, so he kept rubbing there.

She started to get worked up to the point of bursting when he removed his fingers. Lucy just looked at him, her face pleading. He gave her a quick apologetic smile before standing up. She rose up on her elbows to see what he was doing. He undid his belt and slid it off of him. This allowed his pants to fall freely, leaving his underwear as the only obstacle. Lucy sat up on the bed and stood, walking towards Natsu. She grabbed the hem of his shorts and pulled them down and her along with them. Natsu's eyes widened as he realized what she was going to do. He reached behind him to see if there was something for him to hold onto, but to no avail. He was going to have to stand on his own to legs for this.

Natsu watched as Lucy's hand wrapped around his cock. His head instantly fell backwards with the contact. She started out slowly stroking his member, making sure to apply ever so slight pressure. Natsu was sure he couldn't take anymore when the warmest, wettest sensation enveloped him. He looked down to see Lucy's mouth around his dick. His body was on fire, and not the kind he was used to. He wanted to badly to put his hand on her head and pump into her, but he restrained himself. He would get his turn in due time. For now he just wanted to enjoy the feeling of her tonged on him. She sucked and licked and sucked and he almost couldn't take it. His knees were shaking and his muscles were rocking.

Almost as is she sensed he was close, Lucy backed off his dick and stood to face him. His eyes had fire in him as he picked her up and raced her back to her bed. He had enough of the teasing; he needed to get this out of his system now. With a quick kiss Natsu positioned himself at her opening and starting his motions. First his head broke through, and then another inche. After about three strokes he felt her walls break. Lucy gasped and bucked, unable to hold back. Natsu kept up with pumping while checking to make sure Lucy was alright. She gave no sign she was in pain so he kept up his rhythm. Lucy didn't hold back any of the screams she wanted to get out now. Her moaning was sure to be heard down the street. Natsu didn't care. Actually, he got off on the fact that this woman was screaming for him. His name left her lips several times as he kept pumping. A fire was roaring inside of him, and he couldn't get enough of it. His pumps got faster and faster and her screaming got higher and higher until the both went over the edge. Her walls pumped his member hard for all his juices while subsequently covering him in her own. His arms were encircled around her heard as they came, their foreheads touching. The rocked together for a few minutes that felt like days. When the bliss of the after effects came on, Natsu pulled out of her and lay next to her. He never let his grip go from her for a second. She was his now, and no one was ever going to touch her like he did ever again. They stay in that exact same spot for the remainder of the night, and hell, most of the next day.

Natsu walked into the guild hall that evening, not expecting the welcome. Every one that wasn't out on missions was there wearing pointy hats and screaming 'happy birthday.' Natsu smiled wide and went to join in the party. For once he was glad to be able to have a birthday party. All the girls gave him hugs, especially Lucy. The agreed not to mention to anyone just how far they went last night, but they certainly would act more like a couple in public. He gave her a kiss when she came up to him and everyone in the guild stopped. As soon as he was done kissing her the entire guild cheered and whistled. A few 'I told you sos' and 'you owe me five bucks' flew around the room. Natsu didn't care. He had the one thing he wanted, her.

Natsu felt a hand grab his shoulder and pull him to the back of the guild hall. As soon as he was done being dragged he looked around to see who took him away from his party. He wasn't surprised to see Gajeel, but seeing Gray made him a bit nervous. He sized the two men up and wondered if he could take them both without getting caught.

"Simmer down man," Gray retorted when he saw the fierce look in Natsu's eyes. "We just wanted to congratulate you on finally getting up the balls to fuck Lucy."

"What did you say? How the hell did you know about that? Gajeel, you didn't tell him, did you?"

"Hell no. Why the fuck would I tell someone something like that? I ain't no gossiping chick."

"Then how did you know?"

"Seriously dude. You must be some sort of beast."

"What?"

Gajeel took out a lacrama and handed it to Natsu. "Here, next time you to have fun, place this spell in the fireplace. It will make wherever you are soundproof."

"Soundproof? What, was your pervy ass spying on us last night?"

"Nope. I was in my dorm trying to sleep."

"Your dorm? But it's at least two miles from Lucy's apartment."

"Like I said, you must be some sort of beast to make that chick scream that loud."