Chapter 3

Lucy's POV.

I woke up before Natsu as usual. I cooked him some breakfast and put it out on the table with a note by it saying "Morning Sleepyhead! I have to go home and take care of a few things. I'll see you later though. Say hi to your parents and Wendy for me! Yours truly, Lucy" I was about to write "love ya!", but then remembered that we aren't a couple. I quickly got my stuff and Plue then quickly left before Natsu woke up. I felt kinda bad leaving him like that but he does that all the time to me so I highly doubt that he'll care. I quickly walked to my house which was just 2 blocks away from Natsu's. I unlocked the gate and ran up to the front door to unlock it when the door suddenly swung open. It was Papa.

"Lucy! you're home thank the heavens! Where were you? Your Mother and I got home last night and you weren't home. We've been SO worried!"

"Papa! You're home!" I shouted and jumped on him to give him a big hug. "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to scare you. I was at Natsu's house. We were working on homework and it took longer than expected so I just stayed over to help him." I said fully knowing that I was lying. I would have told Papa the truth but he would get all protective over me and flat out embarrass me infront of Natsu. I told Mama everything though. I would make her promise not to tell anyone, especially not Papa. Mama thinks I should tell Natsu how I feel and if he doesn't accept then to move on. I told her I would but I can't seem to ever do it. I'll build up the courage to, but as soon as I see those stupid onyx eye's, all my courage disappears. Anyways. back to Papa.

"Don't worry sweetheart. Just please text or call us letting us know next time ok?" Papa said with a smile on his face. I then realised that Papa was still in his suit with his usually neatly pulled back hair was a blond mess. "Papa?" I said a little concerned. "Did you stay up all night?"

"No darling. I fell asleep in my suit last night when we were waiting to see if you would be coming home. Don't tell your mother that I told you this and please don't be mad but I fell asleep at about 9 o'clock. I am so sorry sweety. It was a very long day yesterday and I was really tired. Please forgive me." Papa said with a sad look on his face. I giggled because it was funny that Papa thought I'd get mad over a stupid thing like that. "It's fine Papa. Just as long as you promise to call or text me before you do next time." I said making fun of him a little. He laughed and patted my head like as if I was a little kid again.

I went inside to see Mama pulling something that smelled really good out of the oven. Mama was really good at cooking and baking things. She was a natural. I love her cooking so much. I wish I was a good as she is. Her hair was in a tight bun. She probably recently fixed it. She was also wearing her favorite pink sleeveless top that has her upper back showing through black lace and the bottom of the top flowing over her black pencil skirt making it look like a dress. She was wearing pink wedges that match. I have the same outfit in blue. I walked up to her to see what she had pulled out of the oven. it was a batch of cooking. "Hi Mama! Can I have a cookie?" I asked sweetly

"Hello Lucy, and no you can't have a cookie. These are for Natsu and his family. I heard that Grandeen found a new job at a bakery so I thought it would be nice to give these to them. It they say you can have a cookie though, then you can have one." Mama said giving me a look of approval.

"Mama, Igneel and Grandeen are visiting family. Natsu and Wendy are the only ones home right now." I said confused because Mama should have known this because her and Grandeen are best friends.

"I know sweetheart. Why do you think I made cookies and not a cake? These you will give to the kids for now and once their parents get home we will go over to celebrate and then I will bring over the real gift." Mama said with a sneaky smile on her face. "So will you please take these two batches over to the Dragneel household?"

"Yes Mama. I'll be back in a little bit, maybe longer… If that's ok." I said looking at Mama as she nods giving my question approval.

I said bye to Papa and left with the two batches of cookies in my arms and also bringing Plue with me. As I walked down to Natsu's house I thought about how Natsu kept staring at me and rubbing his neck yesterday. Then all the sudden I bumped into something. I almost fell on the ground but then someone grabbed my hand and pulled me back up onto my feet. I looked to see who it was and I couldn't help but blush. It was Natsu. He was looking at me with a smile on his face that showed me he was amused by what was going on. "Hey airhead. You should probably pay attention to where you're going when walking." He said looking as if he was going to burst into laughter. "H-Hi Natsu. I'm sorry." I said quickly.

"HEY! DON'T CALL ME AN AIRHEAD!" I yelled punching his arm. Natsu started to laugh.

"You ok Luce? You're lucky I caught you, otherwise those cookies would be ruined. Where ya heading to? I was coming over to your house to hang but if you're busy I can wait-" He said before I cut him off "No! I'm not busy. I was coming to your house to give you and Wendy these cookies. My mom made them this morning for you guys." I said blushing slightly.

"Oh awesome! I love your moms cooking! Let's drop them off at my house then go do something ok?" He asked and I nodded in agreement. Natsu then cheered and grabbed my hand and set off running making me try to keep up with him. He had his famous grin on his face and looked back at me and mouthed something I didn't really understand.