Natsu took jobs back to back with Gajeel and Gray for a couple of weeks. It was strange not having him around. Lucy started to get depressed and worried. Was Natsu avoiding her? Lucy started to find herself crying at night sometimes. She couldn't help but feel lonely and vulnerable. She asked Levy to take a couple of easy jobs with her.

Levy was having a similar problem with Gajeel. He told her not to worry and that he would be back. Him and Natsu had been gone for weeks however.

As both girls worried, they decided to pair up until the two came back. They found a pretty easy job that would take a week and left. But no matter what their minds wondered to where the boys had run off too and the reason behind it.

...

A few weeks earlier...

Natsu had an idea and of course he needed help, but the only person he thought he could talk to was Gajeel. Natsu needed time to confront his feelings but he couldn't help but be drawn to the blonde. He needed to be around her. That's when Natsu brew up a plan.

"We could go on some job and earn some money for the girls. When we come back we will know what to do. We'll be able to think at least!"

"So you want me to go with you? And leave shrimp?" Gajeel actually liked the idea but of course he wasn't going to show it. Emotion wasn't his thing.

"Yeah! And we'll invite Gray."

"Why did my name come out of your mouth flame brain?" Gray walked up to the two. He knew they were up to something but couldn't figure out what. Natsu spit out everything that was going on and told him their plan.

Gray agreed, knowing he needed a break himself so he could think of Juvia and how he wanted her to know everything. So the three went to the job board, grabbed some that had high pay offs and headed out. Each told their girls they would be back, but not the reason. Little did they know they worried their girls too much during the weeks they were gone.

...

Lucy was walking home from getting off the train. Their last job was peaceful, easy and paid enough for her rent. Levy and Lucy departed a little ways after since Levy's house was the opposite way. Lucy was exhausted but she was wondering where her pink headed partner was. As Lucy approached her apartment she walked slower. She missed the pink haired idiot bursting through her window, breaking things and hanging out. She unlocked her door and dropped her stuff. She started to undress while walking to her bathroom. She turned on the shower water. Lucy needed a long shower to wash away her worries. Lucy stepped under the hot water. She loved hot water running down her skin, but this was nothing compared to how Natsu made her feel.

So warm yet, not warm enough. His body is better... Hotter...

Just then she felt warms wrap around her body. she shivered as the body got closer and closer to her, just like in all the dreams she ever had. It was as if she was fast asleep.

"Lucy..." She opened her eyes and turned to see a naked Natsu in her shower holding her in his arms.

"Nat...Nat...Natsu.." Natsu grinned knowing he surprised his partner. He bent her head up and kissed her plump lips.

Her body leaned into his, completely forgetting the world. He moved his hands to her hips, then over her plump ass. He pulled her further into him, becoming closer and closer. She needed friction, she needed more of his skin touching her. Lucy gripped Natsu's shoulder, pulling both of them against the wall of the shower. They shared kisses not stopping to breath. They were both lost into ecstasy. He swirled his hip against hers, knowing that it would drive her crazy. Natsu scooped up Lucy and held her against the shower wall with her legs around his waist. She moaned and started to run her fingers through his hair.

So this isn't a dream... He really wants me...

"Lucy... I love you okay..." Lucy looked into Natsu's eyes.

He looked into Lucy's eyes, having so much compassion in them, Lucy felt tears roll down he check. Natsu kissed her tears away. He put her down and turned the shower off. He grabbed towels for them and handed one to Lucy.

I don't want to scare her... I'll wait... Even if I can't.

He picked her up bridal style and brought her to her bed. He plopped her down well placing kisses on her sweet neck and shoulder. Lucy giggled from all the attention, loving how he loved her.

I didn't imagine it. He told me... He... Loved me... A huge smile crossed her face as he laid next to her holding her against him.

Natsu snuggled into her hair, inhaling her scent of vanilla. He finally told her and was satisfied.

"Natsu."

"Yeah Lucy?"

"I love you too. And I always will." Lucy said with a smile even thought Natsu felt something else there... Something concerning.

He pulled her to him tighter and with out another word they both dozed off in each others arms.

...

Gajeel was taking his time to get back to Levy.

These stupid missions were suppose to help me think and Shrimp was STILL on my mind. Ugh...

Gajeel finally arrived to Levy's steps but before he could knock on the door, Levy's door flew open. He looked up to the short bluenette who was crying.

Levy stood there knowing she should say something but couldn't. But she had too.

"You left me for so long Gajeel... You said you'd protect me. You said you'd never leave... IT'S BEEN THREE WEEKS YOU STUPID JERK! AND YOU ACT LIKE YOU DON'T CARE! DON'T YOU REALIZE THAT I LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HEART? Are you that dense?" Levy paused to look at a red faced Gajeel. He didn't know he put her through so much pain. " Gajeel... I want you to leave me alone..."

Levy turned around with tears streaming down her face. Her face felt flush and her body was tired. She wanted to die inside knowing the man who stood before her had her heart. Gajeel just didn't realize that.

Before Levy could shut the door all the way, Gajeel pushed the door open and picked up the bluenette to her surprise.

"You think I'm honestly going to leave you and not keep that promise? I'm sorry okay... I'm sorry." Gajeel closed the door and started to carry her to her room. Levy hadn't realized how tired she was until she was in Gajeel's arms. He placed both of their bodies on her bed. She snuggled into his chest, gripping his shirt like he was leaving her.

"Gajeel don't ever leave... please..." Levy drifted off to sleep feeling secure.

"Never shorty. Never."


YUP, I COCK BLOCKED. YEP, I'M EVIL. BUT DON'T WORRY ALL IN DUE TIME. I'M NOT DONE YET :3 btw i had a bad kinda day but ill be okay. :3 im hopeful