*clasped her hands together* I'm so sorry guys. It's almost been around FIVE months since I last updated the story. I wanted to apologize. I was planning to update sooner but life got in the way.

I stumbled upon my fanfic again and I was thinking why I haven't posted chapter three to the story yet. So once again, I'm sorry.

I don't really know how I'm going to start off because I somewhat forgot what I was planning the story to be about *covered her face with her hands and blush in mortification*

I'll try my best this time to update more frequently instead of going on a long break.

Now since I got that out of the way, I will want to thank those alerts who followed this story. That's amazing for a start. I'm praying to reach a hundred someday. I just need to improve more before I get there.

Here's the summary if people forgot:

Summary: Lucy, a journalist who's looking for a good story to cover but she never thought that she will meet the lead singer from the most popular band called Fairy Tail. Now she's hanging out with these guys and starting to fall in love with the lead singer that will make her knees go weak and stomach churn. Mostly NaLu.

Tender Love Chapter Three, Part Three

Sexy Idols and Ex-girlfriend

I felt heat rising towards my cheeks. My heart was pounding loudly in my chest and I was staring the salmon singer who wanted me to become his fake-girlfriend.

"No," I said as I crossed my arms. There was no way I was going to be his fake girlfriend or deal with his crazy fans. "There's no way I'll pretend to become your fake girlfriend."

Natsu raised a brow. He smiled in amusement. "Really? I was just suggesting an idea. I never really thought of you actually be willing to play my fake girlfriend unless you want to."

I knew that I was blushing like an idiot. He was making me nervous. I narrowed my eyes at him. "Consider your idea rejected."

"Natsu, why bother asking her if you know you can't date?" Loke intervened. I shifted my gaze towards him before tilting my head to the side.

Loke pinched his brow before adding, "You know that's going to kill the fans, right?"

I furrowed my eyebrows before glancing at Natsu. Natsu blinked at him and he stuffed his hands in his pockets. He bit his lower lip in disapproval. Wait, does Natsu wanted me to become his fake girlfriend?

Natsu sighed as he gave in. "Yeah, I know but I thought it will help her with her coverage. She is staying here for three weeks so I wanted to help her so she can be done already."

I raised my brow. Does he not want me here?

Gray nodded. "I'm guessing were going to that entertainment show and tell them it's a mistake."

Erza concur the idea. "Yeah, I don't want my guest to be tackled by hundred of fans. Why don't we deal with this later? It's getting late and Fairy tail has to go somewhere tomorrow."

Gajeel snorted. "Please don't tell me it's a photo shoot. I'm getting tired of playing dress-up doll."

Laxus smirked. "Actually Gajeel you're right on the spot; Fairy tail has photo shoot to do with Sorcerer magazine."

My eyes widen in shock. "You have a photo shoot with Sorcerer Magazine tomorrow."

Natsu nodded. "Yeah, why is it such a big deal?"

I pivoted my head to face him. I nudged my head closer towards him. "It's Sorcerer Magazine. That's the number one magazine in Magnolia. Every celebrity has been there."

Gray coughed a little to gain my attention. "Lucy you do realize that you're talking to the number one band in Fiore right?"

I rolled my eyes at him. I fiddled with my fingers before pressing on softly, "Since I'm lodging here for a few weeks, can I come?"

Gajeel rolled his yes. "Why do you want to come, bunny girl? Don't tell me you're going there to check Natsu out?"

I choked on that statement. "Excuse me? I want to go there to see the famous models." I ignored the snickers that were coming from Jellal and Loke.

Jellal stopped laughing before a smile was placed on his lips. "Ignore him Lucy, he's just teasing you."

I glared at him before huffing. I officially hate these boys.

Natsu came close towards me. He stared at me before biting his lower lip. I blushed. I wanted to cover my face with my hands. He makes me so insecure because he was so handsome.

His glasses are even making him sexier by the minute.

I ignored my erratic heartbeat and stared into his onyx eyes that were flashing with brilliance.

Natsu grinned at me. "Of course you can come, Lucy. You're a special guest after all."

I pressed my lips together before balling my hands together into a fist. I had this urge to hug him but I didn't do it. I stood there, looking at him like an idiot.

I can see why people call him attractive.

Loke cleared his throat and I turned to face him. "If you two or done with your little romantic moment, can we please call the housemaid to make us something to eat because I'm starving."

Natsu smiled. "Yeah sure. Do you guys want curry?"

Gajeel grinned. "Hell yeah, Salamander."

I raised my eyebrow. "Salamander?"

Natsu shrugged his shoulders. "It's my nickname. My fans always call me that."

I nodded in understatement.

Jellal stared at me before smiling. "Lucy, are you going to join us?"

I nodded before my phone began to ring. I hold up my hand before smiling at them. "Can you guys give me a minute?"

They nodded.

I grabbed my phone from my back pocket before reading the caller ID.

Levy.

She was calling me. I smiled. "Call me when the food is finished."

I ran upstairs. I went to my room before closing the door and jumped on my bed. I tapped on the button to answer.

"Hello," I said.

"Lucy, it's me, how you've been doing?" Levy asked. She was smiling. She wanted to hear every story Lucy had with Fairy tail. She is their biggest fan especially Gajeel's.

I smiled. "I'm doing fine but I have something big to tell you."

Levy furrowed her eyebrows before lighting up. "I have something to ask you too. Are you dating Natsu, the leader of Fairy tail?"

I snorted. "Levy I just met the guy and now people think I'm dating him. This is just ridiculous."

Levy blinked. "So you're not?"

I rolled my eyes before answering flatly, "No, I'm not dating Natsu. That's just some entertainment show just trying to stir up some drama."

"Aw," Levy whined, "I wanted you to date him so I can have backstage access for Fairy Tail's next concert."

"Seriously," I said through the phone. "Sometimes I wonder if you're really my friend."

Levy laughed, "I'm kidding Lu so what is it that you wanted to tell me?"

I squealed. "I'm going to Sorcerer Magazine tomorrow with Fairy Tail."

Levy nearly dropped the phone. "What, are you serious? Are you freaking serious?"

I nodded through the phone. I bit my lower lip. "I'm guessing it's because I'm a guess here otherwise they wouldn't allow me to go."

"It doesn't really matter Lu," Levy said as she started to squeal once more. "You're going to number one magazine in Magnolia. You can see models and other celebrities plus…"

I furrowed my eyebrows. "What else?"

Levy laughed a little. "…you're going to see Fairy tail in action especially Natsu."

I blushed as I heard the emphasis on "Natsu". "I don't like him Levy. He's just an acquaintance that I will see everyday from now on. I'm not going there tomorrow to check him out. I'm going there to see other celebrities and interview them.

Levy furrowed her eyebrows. "I thought your coverage was on Fairy tail. Why don't you interview them?"

I was about to answer when I heard my name being yelled. "Lucy, dinner is ready!"

I added quickly, "I talk to you later Levy."

I hanged up the phone before opening the door and running downstairs to eat dinner. I couldn't wait for tomorrow.

Tender Love

"Natsu, hurry up before we'll be late for the photo shoot!" Laxus yelled. He checked his watch before muttering a few words under his breath. I'm guessing they weren't good.

"What is taking him so long?" Laxus asked. Jellal laughed at Laxus as he was pacing in the living room.

Jellal smiled before saying, "Perhaps he quit being an idol."

Gray snorted. "Yeah right, if he did, he wouldn't be able to survive Erza's wrath."

Loke nodded in agreement. "Yeah, he and Erza will be butting heads all day."

"Natsu!" I heard someone yelled.

Gajeel flinched at the sound. "Ah speak of the devil."

Erza came out of her room and she looked like she was going to devour someone. I shuddered in fear. She looked so scary.

Erza roared in anger, "Natsu, if you don't come down this instant, I'm going to make my way towards you."

Natsu ran down the stairs in a moment. He raised his hands in defense. "Sorry, I was just trying to feed Happy."

I blinked at them. "Who's Happy?"

Jellal informed me. "He's Natsu's cat. You never see him because he is always hiding in Natsu's room."

"Ah," I said before glancing at Natsu. He was talking to Erza, rubbing the back of his head.

I blushed at the sight of him. He was wearing white button shirt that outlined his toned stomach. He was black jeans and some Jordan's. Finally, to top off what he's wearing, he wore the fake glasses again and a scaly white scarf.

He looked so hot.

Natsu caught me staring before smiling at me. I blushed before averting my gaze from him.

Stop it Lucy. You don't like him at all. You just met him and you need a story for Makarov before your deadline is due.

Erza nodded before smiling. "I'm guessing everyone's here, let's go."

I smiled. I cannot believe I'm actually going to Sorcerer Magazine.

Tender Love

We arrived at Sorcerer Magazine on time. For some reason, Erza had mistaken the time for 12:30 when it's actually 1:30.

We entered the building and Erza showed her ID towards the lady at the front desk. The lady nodded while Erza was speaking. The lady smiled before letting us get on the elevator and joining us.

She showed us to the room for the photo shoot before bowing to us and leaving. We entered the room and I smiled in amazement.

There were cameras everywhere and lighting. There was white screen on the wall and many people chatting.

I looked around. This building is amazing. I can't wait to tell Levy about this.

"Enjoying the view," I turned around to face the voice and it was Natsu. I smiled at him before biting my lip.

"This place is amazing. Do you guys come here often?" I asked.

Natsu smiled at me. "Only when they call us; they call us usually when Fairy Tail makes their new comeback."

I cocked my head to the side. "Comeback?"

Natsu nodded. "It means our new song basically."

I nodded at him before smiling.

"Fairy tail, finally you're here," a lady said as she walked towards us. I stared at the lady who was carrying the clipboard.

Erza smiled. "We wanted to arrive on time for you Maria."

Maria smiled before she glanced at me. She smirked at me. "Is this your girlfriend Natsu?"

I blushed as Natsu raise an eyebrow.

"No, that's not his girlfriend," Loke said, "although, it would probably be nice if Natsu does have one. Maria, you know that were not allowed to date."

Maria nodded before waving her hand in dismissal. "I know, I'm just messing with you guys. Entertainment shows always lie anyways."

Maria shifted her gaze at me. "Who are you?"

I was about to say something before Gajeel answered for me. "She's just a journalist."

Gray nodded. "She staying with us for a story she has to do."

Maria nodded. "That's nice. How about you guys get ready? Lucy, you can stand over there if you want to watch."

I nodded.

Maria smiled at me. She seemed like a nice person. "All right, let's get this photo shoot done."

Laxus bowed. "Thank you for having us."

Tender Love

I sat on the chair waiting for the guys to come out. I looked around the room. I spotted a couple of models that I knew. I wanted to get their autograph but I didn't because I didn't want to bother them.

Loke came out first and boy he looked handsome. He was wearing a black tuxedo and some sunglasses. His spiky hair fitted the outfit well. I was impressed.

"You look good Loke," I said as I smiled at him.

Loke returned the smile. "Thanks Lucy, I'll be back."

Soon, Gajeel, Gray, and Jellal joined him. All of them were wearing the same tuxedo and they all looked very handsome.

The only one that I'm anticipating the most is Natsu.

Wait, why am I thinking that? I ignored my thought by slapping my cheeks. "Lucy," I heard a voice said.

I turned around to face the direction of the voice. It was Natsu and he looked absolutely amazing. He was wearing a tuxedo as well but his scaly white scarf was hanged around his neck. He wore his fake glasses.

He was absolutely breath-taking.

"cy," Natsu said as he poked my cheek. I blushed as I stared into his eyes.

"Yes Natsu," I said quietly.

Natsu smiled at me before backing away from me. He laughed. "I said what's wrong weirdo."

I shook my head. "Nothing,"

Natsu nodded at me before he waited his name to be called. "Natsu come on."

He nodded at Maria. He stared back at me before grinning. "I see you later."

He left me as he started to join the other guys. I took a deep breath to calm down my heart. What is wrong with me?

It's like I'm a totally different person.

"Lucy, can you get some water from the convenience store?" Laxus asked.

I nodded. "Okay."

I left the photo shoot but before I could leave, I took a quick glance at Natsu.

He was so into the photo shoot that I never imagined him to be this sexy.

I blushed at the thought of that. I left the room.

Tender Love

I held the bag and sighed. "Ugh, I don't really want to walk all the way back there."

I sighed in irritation. Damn this photo shoot. Damn that I have to be the one walking.

I kept walking until I heard a voice behind me. "Look, that's Natsu's girlfriend. Get her for ruining our chances with Natsu."

I turned around to face a mob of girls' right behind me. I gasped before I could form out a word, they started to chase.

I started to run. I started to scream as they began to catch up to me.

"Come here," a voice said to me before pulling my arm and dragging me to the side. The person covered their hand on my mouth. I was panting.

We watched as the mob of girls continued to run straight. As soon as we lost sight of them, the person behind me sighed in relieve.

The person let go of me. "Are you okay?"

I turned around to face the direction of the person who nearly saved me. I stared into the eyes of marvelous blue ones.

She was a girl with white short hair and she looked a familiar like in someone I knew.

I shrugged away my thoughts. "Thanks for saving me back there."

The girl grinned. "It's cool. I can tell when a group of fan girls gets too crazy. I'm Lisanna by the way."

That name sound vaguely familiar.

I nodded at Lisanna as I started to shake hands with her. "I'm Lucy."

"Ah, Natsu's girlfriend. No wonder fan girls starting chasing you," Lisanna said. There was a flicker of emotions in her eyes for a second before it disappeared.

I sighed. "I'm not actually Natsu's girlfriend. I just came to live with him for a few weeks because I'm a journalist and a friend of mine made me stay with him."

Lisanna whistle in appraisal. "Good friend you have there. I remembered when I use to get chase like that."

I stared at her before cocking my head to the side. "What do you mean?"

Lisanna laughed. "Haven't you heard? I'm Natsu's ex-girlfriend."

End of Chapter Three, Part Three,

Sexy idols and Ex-Girlfriends

So how was it? This was a long chapter that I wanted to do for you guys since I haven't updated in awhile.

Ooh, Lisanna is here. I wonder if she may stir any trouble for Lucy and Natsu's relationship.

I wanted to incorporate many NaLu moments as I can so I hoped I did well with that.

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